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Coming up: Trivia Night at The Float on the Gig Harbor Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- What’s unfolding in court as the former Evergreen teacher faces jurors?
- Which former Gig Harbor lineman is leaving Boise State for the portal?
Also on today's calendar: Harbor Hour at Table 47 and 4 more events.
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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Marlee M.!
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Find out what's happening in Gig Harborfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Windy with rain at times, with a high of 58 and low of 42 degrees.
- Wednesday: Windy with a few showers, temps: high: 50, low: 43.
- Thursday: Breezy with occasional rain, with a high of 52 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Trial of former teacher accused of child molestation begins (gigharbornow.org) — Parents in the Peninsula School District should know that the felony trial of former Evergreen Elementary teacher Jordan Henderson, accused of multiple counts of first-degree child molestation involving former students, is now underway in Pierce County Superior Court. Prosecutors, defense attorneys, and families are battling over what evidence the jury will hear, while a related civil suit seeks accountability from the district for its handling of earlier reports. 
• Boise State specialist to enter transfer portal (yardbarker.com) — A former Gig Harbor High School football standout, Hall Schmidt, is among several Boise State players entering the NCAA transfer portal after losing his starting job at right tackle. The article focuses on backup kicker Jarrett Reeser’s decision to transfer as a graduate, while also noting Schmidt’s injuries, past starting role, and Washington roots that may interest local fans.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gig Harbor
★ Featured events ★
- Trivia Night at The Float
The Float, 14511 Sherman Dr NW, Gig Harbor
7:15 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Harbor Hour at Table 47
Table 47 , 5268 Point Fosdick Dr , Gig Harbor
3:00 pm - Artvana Holiday Sip & Paint art class at Ocean5 in Gig Harbor December 2025
Ocean5 , 5268 Point Fosdick Dr , Gig Harbor
6:00 pm - Trek Gig Harbor – Thursday Night Gravel Ride
Trek Bicycle Gig Harbor , 6820 Kimball Dr b1 , Gig Harbor
6:20 pm - Teen Council
Gig Harbor Pierce County Library , 4424 Point Fosdick Dr , Gig Harbor
3:30 pm - Kids Night Out- North Pole Playground - Gig Harbor, WA 2025
PenMet Parks Recreation Center , 2524 14th Ave NW , Gig Harbor
5:00 pm - Karaoke at The Float
The Float , 14511 Sherman Dr NW , Gig Harbor
8:30 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
🗓 Events Nearby
- Up and Atom: Ice Experiments
Swasey Branch Library , 7001 Sixth Avenue , Tacoma
3:30 pm - GHHS - MAIN - WRESTLING MEET vs CK
Gig Harbor High GHH - Main Gym
4:15 pm - GHHS - TURF #1 - FLAG FOOTBALL
Gig Harbor High GHH - Turf Soccer Field # 1
4:30 pm - COM - Kopa / Front Court - Boys Tides Select Basketball
Kopachuck Middle School KMS - Front Gym
5:00 pm - COM - GHHS / Pool - New Wave Swim Foundation
Gig Harbor High GHH - Swim Pool
5:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pierce County deputies rescued elderly people, adults, and children trapped in a flooded RV park as the Puyallup River rose, and a newly renovated 38-acre park reopened with a dog park and bike trails.
4:51AM on Dec 14: Pierce County deputies rescued elderly people, adults, and children trapped around their mobile homes as the Puyallup River rose. (Nextdoor ) - Hi all!
We're just moving in to your great community and of course we have lots of good stuff we should have left behind. Can you advise on a worthy spot for… (Nextdoor Canterwood)
- California Water Service Group posted a job opening for Utility Operator III (WA) in Gig Harbor. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1205) in Gig Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gig Harbor here.
🗞 Nearby News
University Place
- Seeking money for street projects, Tacoma to hit developers with new impact fee (thenewstribune.com)
- Ready for another election? Lots of school measures on Pierce County ballot soon (thenewstribune.com)
Tacoma
- Gambler turns $2 bet into ‘massive' jackpot near Tacoma. ‘The excitement is real' (theolympian.com)
- Ford's 2026 Maverick Lease Deals This December Will Make You Want It More (thenewstribune.com)
- Western Washington lottery tickets split Hit 5 jackpot. Here's how much they won (thenewstribune.com)
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