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 (Susan Schell)

TWAA celebrates 10 years of art

Published: 02/21/12 13:57:56

Key Peninsula’s Art Barn was bustling with activity Friday night as members of Two Waters Arts Alliance prepared for their upcoming Spring Fling art show at the Key Peninsula Civic Center.

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Left to right, Jason English, Joel Tveter, Brian Stephens and Matthew Alexander pose with their recycled product. (Lee Giles III/Staff photographer)

Taking it all for granite

Published: 02/17/12 11:35:26

Brian Stephens was a picture of concentration as he moved pallets of granite pavers around at Stephens Natural Stone. On one side of the yard, granite slabs in an array of colors waited to be cut into pavers to use for patios, driveways, courtyards or walkways.

Dick Dixon is a Vietnam veteran and author of the new book,

New book seeks out The Weretiger of Kontum

Published: 02/16/12 13:18:57

Dick Dixon, Gig Harbor resident and author of the new novel, "Dillon's War, The Weretiger of Kontum," will sign copies of his book Feb. 26 at the Gig Harbor library.

Lifestyles

Sumi artist Darlene Dihel’s painting, “Dragonflies,” will be on display through March at the Gig Harbor/Peninsula branch of the Pierce County Library System. (Photo courtesy of Darlene Dihel)

Gig Harbor library to showcase Oriental art

Published: 02/15/12 09:36:47

The public will have a chance next month to be introduced to sumi, an Oriental style of painting with black ink.

Members of the chocolate-making Trop family will be at Cook’s Whimsey on Saturday to make custom-made chocolate heart boxes filled with chocolate candies. (Photo courtesy of Al Abbott)

Count the ways to spend Valentine's Day

Published: 02/15/12 09:28:43

There's more to Valentine's Day than just candy, cards and flowers. Or at least, there can be. For those who want to stick to tradition, there are plenty of goodies and gifts to find in Gig Harbor.

A Pony Surrey carriage is one of the pieces at the Harbor History Museum’s latest exhibit. This Walburn & Riker Company carriage was manufactured in 1900 and restored in 1990. (Lee Giles III/Staff photographer)

‘Going Places’ exhibit transports visitors

Published: 02/15/12 09:28:08

Although horse-drawn carriages are a charming addition to city streets and special occasions today, the “Going Places” exhibit, which runs through March 16 at the Harbor History Museum, brings the reality of a time when horses were essential for overland travel.

Cottesmore of Life Care Center employees Bob Cornell, left, a certified nursing assistant, and Kristen Alas, a registered nurse, speak with Linda Blackshaw last Wednesday afternoon at the facility’s first career fair. (Lee Giles III/Staff photographer)

Cottesmore of Life Care hosts career fair

Published: 02/14/12 15:31:11

Today’s economy paints a grim picture of the employment situation for jobseekers. But staff members at Cottesmore of Life Care Center in Gig Harbor don’t think the outlook is so bad for those who really want to start a career in health care.

Experts offer tips on how to boost downtown economy

Published: 12/27/11 15:51:19

A resource team for the National Main Street Center and the Washington State Main Street Program recently toured the Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront district to evaluate and offer tips on how to revitalize the downtown business economy.

Jack Chakerian on acoustic guitar, Ben Small on ukulele, Leah Meyer on cello and Dirk Beck on drums. (Paul Murray)

Jazz orchestra Arletta Sound to play Pantages at First Night

Published: 12/27/11 15:40:59

Arletta Sound, Gig Harbor’s original jazz orchestra, will open the Pantages stage variety show on Saturday as part of Tacoma’s First Night festival.

Gig Harbor vintner making a splash in wine industry

Published: 12/27/11 15:01:05

Obelisco Estate Wines has been making a name for itself and grabbing awards for the past few years.

Volunteers at The King of Glory Lutheran Church in Purdy prepare free meals for the community two nights a month. (Photo courtesy of Ron Norris)

Church dishes up dinner twice a month

Published: 02/22/12 16:11:30

The King of Glory Lutheran Church serves free dinner to community members two nights a month.

Disaster victims find comfort in faith

Published: 02/14/12 15:04:42

I was standing on a street in New Orleans. Post-Katrina New Orleans.

Dreams can help us learn about the future

Published: 01/04/12 11:59:24

Good companions? Yes, but so much more

Published: 01/10/12 15:52:50

After years of studying and loving these canine creatures, I’ve come to depend on their loyalty, insight and intelligence.


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