Homeless Shelters + Boat Parade + Pink Panther Creator Passes

TGIF, Gig Harbor! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

We've got a lot of local content for you today. From the Tacoma News Tribune, a piece exploring how the city's homelessness ordinance will work. I also have a quick preview of the Lighted Boats Parade, which is coming back this December — the Gig Harbor Yacht Club just announced the date today.

Finally, David H. DePatie, a Gig Harbor resident and one of the co-creators of the Pink Panther cartoon, has passed away.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with afternoon showers. High: 58 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories today in Gig Harbor:

1. Gig Harbor's Lighted Boats Parade Will Return This December (Gig Harbor Patch)
2. Gig Harbor moves to accommodate homeless shelters, with restrictions (Tacoma News Tribune)
3. City Of Gig Harbor: Notice Of Mitigated Determination Of Nonsignificance (Press Release Desk )
4. David H. DePatie Dies: ‘The Pink Panther’ Cartoon Co-Creator & Producer Was 91 (Deadline)

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Today in Gig Harbor:

• PHS- Boys Tennis vs Yelm - Peninsula High School (3:30 PM)
• PHS- Band prep for football game - Peninsula High School (5:00 PM)
• GHHS - Pool - Boys Water Polo GAME vs Bainbridge HS (7:00 PM)
• PHS- Football vs Central Kitsap (Homecoming) (7:00 PM)

Gig Harbor Patch Notebook

• Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One - Official Site: "Our GHFMO crews were getting in some reps on our new vertical ventilation training prop. With roof conditions being uncertain during structure fires, fire fighters need to be mindful of safety and the proper techniques of venting. Check ..." (Facebook)
• Peninsula School District: "As we celebrate our PSD Nutrition Services staff this week during National School Lunch Week, here's a throwback to a Key Peninsula News feature last school year highlighting the amazing work of this team! #WeArePSD #BetterTogether" (Facebook)
• Peninsula School District: "Do you have no or low access to broadband at your house or business? If so, you can help change that! Peninsula School District is partnering with the Washington State Broadband Office (WSBO) to improve broadband access to communities in..." (Facebook)

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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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