Peninsula Calendar for Jan. 16-23
Today
Community Lunch and Lecture — Noon today, Jan. 16 at Heron’s Key, 4340 Borgen Blvd. Philosopher David Smith speaks on “Civil Conversation in an Angry Age.” Bring a sack lunch to eat at noon. The lecture begins at 12:30 p.m. Reserve your seat by calling 253-313-0785 by Jan. 13.
Chess Club — 6 p.m. today, Jan. 16, in Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Dr. Beginners welcome for 20 minutes of chess instruction and 40 minutes of play. Grades K-8.
Chamber Forum — 7:30 a.m. in Cottesmore of Life Care, 2909 14th Ave. NW. Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Forum. Speaker is Dan Gregory, assistant superintendent of the Peninsula School District.
Friday
Family Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17. in Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Dr. Stories, art, rhymes, singing and finger play for children and their caregivers. Free.
El Grupo — 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday in Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Dr. Practice Spanish conversation with other learners.
Sunday
Tales at the BoatShop — 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, in Gig Harbor BoatShop, 3805 Harborview Dr. Stories, songs and activities about what water critters do in the wintertime. Free for children 4-8 accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome.) Pre-registration recommended, drop-ins welcome as space permits. info@gigharborboatshop.org
Tuesday
After-school Tuesdays — 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 in Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Dr. Today’s program: Robot launchers.
Paint & Sip — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Art class with wine, taught by local artist Kelly Allard. Paint a replica of Vincent Van Gogh’s “Vase with Twelve Sunflowers.” Fee of $5 includes supplies and first glass of wine. Tickets on eventbrite.com
Service Clubs
Gig Harbor Kiwanis — 7 a.m. Wednesdays in Harbor Place at Cottesmore, 1016 29th St NW.
Gig Harbor Lions Club — 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Theater Room at Harbor Place, 1016 29th St. NW
Gig Harbor Rotary Club — 7 a.m. Fridays in Cottesmore Care Center, 2909 14th Ave. NW’
Gig Harbor Rotary North — 5 p.m. on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in the Maritime Room of Heron’s Key, 4340 Borgen Blvd.
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This story was originally published January 15, 2020 at 12:00 AM.