Plastic Bag Ban + WA Election Lawsuits + Sweet Potato Pie

Up and at 'em, Gig Harbor! Let's get this Tuesday started off right. Here's everything happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Possible light rain until afternoon, starting again overnight. High: 62 Low: 48.

Here are the top stories today in Gig Harbor:

1. Walla Walla neighbors share cultures, sweet potato pie at block party (Walla Walla Union-Bulletin)
2. Everything you need to know about WA’s new bag ban and what it’ll cost you (Tacoma News Tribune)
3. Football Roundup: Week 4 (Kitsap Daily News)
4. Lawsuits filed in Washington state over 2020 election (Yahoo News)
5. MARJORIE SUYDAM Obituary (2021) - Washington, DC - The Washington Post (Legacy.com)

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Today in Gig Harbor:

• GHHS - Turf #1 - GH Girls Soccer GAME Blue vs White, JV @ 5pm (5:00 PM)
• GHHS - Main/Aux - GH Volleyball GAME vs Timberline (V@7p, JV/C@5:15p) (5:15 PM)
• PHS- Girls Soccer vs Capital High School (5:45 PM)

Gig Harbor Patch Notebook

• Peninsula School District: "This week, we're recognizing our Maintenance, Grounds Custodians and Warehouse Staff! These staff members consistently do great work to keep our schools clean, safe, and inviting for our students year-round.
• Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One: "Come join us next Saturday, October 2nd for this year's Scarecrow Festival! GHFMO will be there to join in on the fun and celebrate National Fire Prevention Week. Yahoo!"
• Gig Harbor Living: "“It’s no mystery why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the nation. The people are welcoming, the game is fun to play, and it’s suitable for all ages and ability levels,” says 5.0+ pro-rated pickleball player Bryce Ogren."
• Gig Harbor Tides Scholarship Foundation: "MENCHIES WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL🍨 Five yummy flavors available this week Wednesday (while supplies last)- Cake Batter, Dole Whip, Cold Brew Coffee and introducing Cookies&Cream and Strawberry!! $5 for a 7oz prepackaged serving, CA..."
• Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce: "Join us Thursday, September 30th from 7:30-8:30am to hear the Gig Harbor City Council Position #3 General Election Debate. We've invited candidates Jim Franich and Brenda Lykins to join us. Come with your questions to find out where they..."

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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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