This Week's Blogger Roundup From Gig Harbor Patch

Your neighbors have a lot to share, from reviews on local parks to DIY projects.

Here is a roundup of the last week's Patch blogs:

Michele Coutu's Blog:

• A Thank You To The Law Enforcement Officers And Medics

• We Hear Ya! Evening Red Cross First Aid, CPR & AED Review

• Old Ferry Landing
• Adam Tallman Park is a Gem!!
• Checked out the new Jersey Mikes

• Butterfly

• The Kindness of Strangers

• Say "Hello" to Gigster

• Like Wine? Reuse & Repurpose the bottles!

• Education union seeks to stop children from attending charter schools
• School board association hosts meeting on charter schools
• Spokane Public Schools embraces charter schools

• Enjoy a Different View of the Sammamish Slough

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