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Key Peninsula Lions Club to host public forum Nov. 18

The Key Peninsula Lions Club will continue its public forums with elected officials at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 with state Rep. Larry Seaquist, D-Gig Harbor.

The forums are held at the VFW Room at the Key Peninsula Civic Center, 17010 S. Vaughn Road in Vaughn.

Seaquist will give a report on the state of the Legislature.

For more information, call Lions president George Robison at 253-853-2721.

High school band program to host fundraiser concert

The Gig Harbor High School band will host a patriotic concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Gig Harbor High School commons.

The concert will feature a selection of patriotic songs, plus pie, ice cream and beverages. A donation at the door is encouraged.

Proceeds will be used to purchase for band uniforms, equipment and band travel expenses.

For more information, call 253-224-8941.

Mustard Seed Project to host ‘2010 Medicare Options’

The Mustard Seed Project will host a discussion called “2010 Medicare Options” with Registered Nurse Sandy Ruffo at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Brones Room of the Key Center branch of the Pierce County Library System, 8905 Key Peninsula Highway N. in Lakebay.

Medicare’s annual Part D Open Enrollment will run through Dec. 31. During that time, people with Medicare can add, drop or change their prescription drug coverage.

For more information, call 253-884-9814 or e-mail ediemorgan@themustardseedproject.org.

Windermere, CHS to host toy and clothing drive

Windermere Key Realty and Children’s Home Society will host a toy and clothing drive for children in need on the Key Peninsula during November and December at 11615 state Route 302 in Gig Harbor.

For more information, call 253-857-3304.

Great Car Wash to host Round-up Campaign

The Great Car Wash will host its seventh annual Round-up Campaign for the Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank through Dec. 14 at 6750 Kimball Drive.

The car wash is open seven days a week.

Great Car Wash customers may round up their purchase amount to donate to the food bank for holiday food boxes, which will be distributed just before Christmas.

FICRA to host holiday gift bazaar Nov. 21

The Fox Island Community and Recreation Association will host a Holiday Gift Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave. on Fox Island.

The bazaar will feature a variety of hand-crafted items, as well as other unique gifts. Admission and parking are free.

Vendors and crafters are wanted. For more information, call Lise’ Ohlson at 253-549-2701, e-mail ficra@foxisland.net or visit www.foxisland.net.

KP Farmers Market promotes local Thanksgiving produce

Key Peninsula Farmers Market’s “Eat Local for Thanksgiving,” in conjunction with Cascade Harvest Coalition’s third annual “Eat Local for Thanksgiving” pledge, will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Key Peninsula Civic Center, 17010 S. Vaughn Road in Vaughn.

The market will feature locally grown produce and food from Cape E. Heritage Farm, Herron Hill Dairy, Jake’s Brew Co., Rolf’s Choice Salmon, 3 Clouds Bakery, The Bee Lady’s honey and more.

Key Peninsula Veterans to present ‘Trees of Sharing’

The Key Peninsula Veterans Institute will host its annual “Trees of Sharing” drive from Nov. 27 to Dec. 10 to purchase gifts for Veterans at American Lake Veterans Hospital.

The Christmas trees will be located at the Bridgeway Market, Purdy Costless, Key Center Peninsula Market and the Homeport Restaurant. Each tree will be decorated with gift tags that state a specific item in need for veterans.

Participants can remove a tag, purchase the gift and return it to the store or restaurant. All gifts will be delivered the week before Christmas to the American Lake veterans.

For more information, call KPVI President Rich Tiegs at 253-509-0761.