GIG HARBOR DAILY: What's Happening Today (Sat, Oct 2)

Hello, people of Gig Harbor and happy Saturday!

It's a great time to be a Washington sports fan: all weekend, the Mariners will be battling Los Angeles for a shot at making the playoffs. If they can pull it off, it'll be the first time they've made the postseason in 19 years. We at Patch are very excited about the prospect, and my fellow editor Lucas Combos and I will be out at tonight's game, and can hopefully bring you more from the big event.

More locally, there's a lot going on this week at the Peninsula School District. The district is launching a voluntary program to help unvaccinated students who are exposed to the disease avoid being sent home to quarantine through rapid COVID-19 testing. The district is also raising concerns about anti-mask parents, who have been crowding recent Peninsula School Board meetings. The Gig Harbor Gateway has an excellent write-up on that situation.

You'll find those and several other updates below:

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 63 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories in Gig Harbor today:

1. Gig Harbor puts hold on short-term rental permits, seeks more input from residents (KING5.com)
2. In recurring ritual, anti-mask parents vent at Peninsula School Board meeting (The Gateway)
3. Pierce County ends week with more than 300 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths (Tacoma News Tribune)
4. PSD : PSD's Test To Stay Program Starts Monday, Oct. 4 (Press Release Desk)
5. Mariners Inch Towards Wild Card, Hoping To Break 2 Decade Curse (Patch)

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Today in Gig Harbor:

• Garage Sale (9:00 AM)

Gig Harbor Patch Notebook

• Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One: "When the weather gets cool, often we head to the kitchen to warm our hearts with good eats. Don't forget these simple tips. #GigHarborFire #Fire #Prevention #Cooking"
• Peninsula School District: "On #FacilitiesFriday please enjoy this history and virtual tour feature of Swift Water Elementary School as we celebrate our new school! Learn about Swift Water Elementary's new school from Principal David Brooks, staff, and students."
• Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce: "Join us Thursday, October 7th from 7:30-8:30am to hear the PenMet Parks Commission Candidate Forum. We'll be joined by candidates Maryellen (Missy) Hill and Steve Nixon. Come with your questions to find out where they stand on the issues..."

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— Charles Woodman

About me: Charles started as Field Editor for Patch in May 2020, covering western Washington. He is based in Seattle. In the past, he has written for various TV news stations in Seattle, Reno, Nevada and Fairbanks, Alaska. He has also worked as a music critic, weatherman, and soccer referee.

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