🌱 Sunday Tree Lighting + Rosedale/Stinson Closure + Open House

Up and at 'em, Gig Harbor! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today in Gig Harbor.

First, today's weather:

Cooler; a morning shower. High: 45 Low: 38.

Here are the top stories in Gig Harbor today:

1. City Of Gig Harbor: Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission Online Open House (Press Release Desk )
2. Gig Harbor Prepares For Tree Lighting Ceremony Sunday (Gig Harbor Patch)
3. 'Keep Washington Evergreen' Plan Aims To Conserve WA Forests (Seattle Patch)
4. City Of Gig Harbor: One-Way Alternating Closure At Rosedale/Stinson Roundabout (Press Release Desk )

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Today in Gig Harbor:

• Public Affairs Forum: Gig Harbor FISH Food Bank (7:30 AM)
• PHS- Boys Swim vs Timberline - Peninsula High School (3:30 PM)
• GHHS - Pool - GH Boys Swim Meet vs Capital (3:30 PM)
• COM - GHHS/TURF # 1 - HSC - Gig Harbor High (5:00 PM)
• PHS - COLOR GUARD - HRMS/ AUX GYM - Peninsula High School (5:00 PM)
• GHHS - Gyms - Tide Fest set-up - Gig Harbor High (6:30 PM)

Gig Harbor Patch Notebook

• Peninsula School District: "Julie Allison teaches band and choir at Goodman Middle School and has taught for 38 years in the Peninsula School District! Julie enjoys sharing the love of music with students, and noted there is nothing that replaces the feeling of mak..." (Facebook)
• Gig Harbor Living: "The holiday season is alive in the harbor, and this month's cover is a fun reflection of what this season brings. Taken at the Christmas Tree Shop next to the Beach Basket on Harborview Drive, good ol' Santa Claus is keeping a watchful e..." (Instagram)
• Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One - Official Site: "📬 Check your mailbox! Our Fall-Winter 2021 newsletter is in the mail. You can read it here first though. In this edition: 🚒 Chief’s Corner 📅 Planning for the Future 🎅 Santa is Coming to Town! #GigHarborFire #News #HotOffThePress #Gig..." (Facebook)
• Tom Taylor Family YMCA: "If you like to workout like a dancer, join the revolution with this unique format. Total Body Barre is a full body workout using floor exercises from ballet with functional strength elements. Take the class with Melissa Davidson from whe..." (Facebook)
• Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce: "Join us Thursday, December 2nd from 7:30-8:30am to hear speaker Ron Coen from Gig Harbor FISH Food Bank. He will give an update on their new building and how you can support families in need this holiday season. Register for this FREE ev..." (Facebook)
• Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce: "So many things to do in December. To learn about the fun activities watch video." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll see you soon. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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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