Community Calendar

To have your community event listed, contact Lifestyles Coordinator Paige Richmond at 253-853-9243 or e-mail paige.richmond@gateline.com. All events must be submitted one week prior to the publication date of the issue in which the listing should appear.

May

Monday, May 5, through Sunday, May 11

Harbor Ridge Middle School, 9100 Prentice Ave. NW, will hold an orientation night for parents of incoming sixth-graders at 6:30 p.m. May 6 in the school’s gymnasium. Call 253-530-1900 for more information.

Gig Harbor Eagles will host ladies pinochle at 11 a.m. May 7 at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

Gig Harbor Eagles will host ladies’ night at 4 p.m. May 7 at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

The Gig Harbor Welcome Club will present a fashion show with clothing from Coldwater Creek at the general meeting and luncheon May 7 at Canterwood Golf & Country Club, 12606 54th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor. Call Marcia Nolan at 253-857-5324 for more information.

Lighthouse Christian School, 3008 36th St. in Gig Harbor, will host a fundraiser for Terri Hunziker at 6 p.m. May 7. Hunziker is a local resident who was diagnosed in 2003 with Stage IV non-smoker’s lung cancer. All donations will go directly to the Hunziker family to support medical and family needs. Pizza, salad, drinks and dessert will be offered. Donations will also be accepted by mail at P.O. Box 1160, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335.

Overeaters anonymous will host a free meeting at 7 p.m. May 7 at 3510 Rosedale St. in Gig Harbor. Call 360-821-0065 or 253-853-4200 for more information.

Gig Harbor Lions Club will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 8 at the Inn at Gig Harbor, 3211 56th St. NW. The public is invited. Lunch is optional. Call President Marilyn Jacobs at 253-858-9151 for more information.

A Weight loss surgery support group will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 8 at Borders Books Café in Gig Harbor. The group will provide support for bypass patients, lap-band patients, or anyone just thinking about surgery. Call 253-265-2276 for more information.

Gig Harbor Eagles will provide bingo and burgers May 8 at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. The hall opens at 4:30 p.m.; card sales begin at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen opens at 6 p.m.; games start at 6:50 p.m. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism and the Soka Gakkai International will meet at 7 p.m. May 8. The group provides an overview of Buddhism in practice for individual happiness and peace. Call 253-678-1975 or e-mail newmountain@mac.com for more information.

Creative Memories will hold its Memory Celebration Workshop from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 10 at Cottesmore of Life Care in Gig Harbor. The workshop will allow people to organize their photographs either manually or digitally, and/or capture their stories in traditional, slip-in or digital albums. Assistance is given, new techniques are shown and products are available for purchase. Beginners are welcome and encouraged. Call Kerri Danstrom at 253-209-7419 for more information.

Two barbershop choruses, The Tacoma Totemairs and Northwest Sound, will perform at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 10 at the First Baptist Church of Lakewood, 5602 112th St. SW. Call 253-265-3839 for more information.

Gig Harbor Eagles will host a blackjack tournament at 7:30 p.m. May 10 at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

The Peninsula Athletic Association will hold its second annual Mother/Son Dance from 7 to 9:30 p.m. May 10. Cost is $30 per couple and $5 for each additional child. Call 253-858-7678 for registration or visit paayouth.org.

Gig Harbor Eagles will host a breakfast and buffet from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 11 at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. All you can eat for $7. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

Monday, May 12, through Sunday, May 18

The Lions Early Birds Branch will meet at 7 a.m. May 12 at the Madrona Links Clubhouse, 3604 22nd Ave. NW. Call John Kirry at 253-265-1466 for more information.

Self-Emerging Lotus Dharma Garden, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation group, will offer meditation, a study group and Tibetan relaxation yoga practice at 7 p.m. May 12. Call 253-851-7525 or e-mail Jacquelyne at cty99030@centurytel.net for more information.

Gig Harbor Eagles will host Taco Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. May 13 at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Pounders are $1.50, tacos are $1 and taco salad is $2. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

Gig Harbor Eagles will host ladies pinochle at 11 a.m. May 14 at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

Gig Harbor Eagles will host ladies’ night at 4 p.m. May 14 at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. May 14 at the Rosedale Fire Station. E-mail Jane Schuelein at vschuelein@comcast.net or call 253-549-2723 for more information.

Overeaters anonymous will host a free meeting at 7 p.m. May 14 at 3510 Rosedale St. in Gig Harbor. Call 360-821-0065 or 253-853-4200 for more information.

Gig Harbor Eagles will provide bingo and burgers May 15 at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. The hall opens at 4:30 p.m.; card sales begin at 5:30 p.m. The kitchen opens at 6 p.m.; games start at 6:50 p.m. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

Gig Harbor Eagles will host a prime rib and prawns dinner prepared by the softball team at 6 p.m. May 15 at 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Music and dancing with Shelley Parker will follow at 8 p.m. Call 253-851-2809 for Information.

A Weight loss surgery support group will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 15 at Borders Books Café in Gig Harbor. The group provides support for bypass patients, lap-band patients, or anyone just thinking about surgery. Call 253-265-2276 for more information.

Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism and the Soka Gakkai International will meet at 7 p.m. May 15. The group provides an overview of Buddhism in practice for individual happiness and peace. Call 253-678-1975 or e-mail newmountain@mac.com for more information.

Gig Harbor Elks, 701 54th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor, will hold its semi-annual garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 16-17. Along with the garage sale, the Elks will also be hosting a quilt sale for Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society.

The Peninsula Library will hold its Eighth Annual Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 in the large meeting room at the branch at 4424 Point Fosdick Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Proceeds will benefit Relay for Life. Perennials, shrubs, annuals, hanging baskets and more will be on sale, and a Master Gardener will be on hand to answer questions. Donations of plants are also welcome on May 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is the 12th year that the staff of Peninsula Library has participated in Relay for Life. Call Jean or Sandy at 253-851-3794 for more information.

A blackjack tournament will be held at the Gig Harbor Eagles at 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor on May 17. Buy-in begins at 7:30 p.m. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

The Rabbit Haven’s “Bunny Barn” will hold a fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 17, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 at 6022 Ray Nash Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Gently used items, including many rabbit-themed items, will be sold to benefit the Rabbit Haven’s rabbit rescue and adoption work. There will also be opportunities to tour the facility and get rabbit diet and behavior questions answered. Visit Rabbit Haven and see Page 2D for more information.

Gig Harbor Eagles will host a breakfast and buffet from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 18 at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. All you can eat for $7. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

Gig Harbor Eagles will host a senior potluck at 1 p.m. May 18 at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

A Joint Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. May 18 at Gig Harbor Eagles, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

The Key Singers will present “A Decade of Song” celebration and performance at 3 p.m. May 18 at Key Peninsula Lutheran Church. Call Barbara Bence at 253-884-2686 for more information.

Monday, May 19, through Sunday, May 25

The Peninsula Toastmasters’ Club will host a free presentation by Sam Fleshman on “How to Listen Effectively” on May 19 at the United Methodist Church, 4700 Pioneer Way, Room 2, in Gig Harbor. Call 253-549-4196 for more information.

Self-Emerging Lotus Dharma Garden, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation group, will offer meditation, a study group and Tibetan relaxation yoga practice at 7 p.m. May 19. Call 253-851-7525 or e-mail Jacquelyne at cty99030@centurytel.net for more information.

Gig Harbor Eagles will host Taco Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. May 20 at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Pounders are $1.50, tacos are $1 and taco salad is $2. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

The New Neighbors will hold a monthly luncheon May 20. The meeting will include a speaker who will address community or membership interests. Call Stephanie Henderson at 253-265-6741 for more information or for meeting location.

The Peninsula Art League’s General Meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. May 22 at Harbor Ridge Middle School, 9010 Prentice Ave. in Gig Harbor. Recipients of PAL scholarships will be sharing their experiences obtained in recent workshops. Topics include total immersion in art at “Art Escape” in Oregon, experimental water media and self-portrait in oils. Call 253-858-9388 or visit Peninsula Art League for more information.

Ongoing events

Kimball Espresso and Gallery, 6950 Kimball Drive in Gig Harbor, will host an art show called “Jewels of Glacier Park: Adventures of an Artist in Residence” through June 4. Call Robin Peterson at 253-884-2286 for more information.

The Fox Island Historical Museum, 1017 9th Ave., regularly holds exhibits featuring artifacts made by Dixie Lee Ray, Washington’s first woman governor and Fox Island resident. The museum also has history and periodic special exhibits. Call 253-549-2641 for more information.

Carole Bugg hosts a monthly Bunco Group in Gig Harbor. Friends are welcome and snacks are provided. Call 253-857-4013 for more information.

Gig Harbor Eagles will host a breakfast and buffet from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Sunday at Gig Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Dr. NW in Gig Harbor. All you can eat for only $6. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

Gig Harbor Eagles will host Taco Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday at Harbor Eagles No. 2809, 4425 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Pounders are $1.50, tacoes are $1, and taco salad is $2. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

Gig Harbor Eagles will host a Clearwater Casino bus trip the last Tuesday of the month. The bus leaves the Aerie at 9 a.m. sharp. Call 253-851-2809 for more information.

Self-Emerging Lotus Dharma Garden, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation group will offer meditation, a study group and Tibetan relaxation yoga practice at 7 p.m. each Monday. Call 253-851-7525 or e-mail Jacquelyne at danielann@centurytel.net for more information.

Chapel Hill hosts a Celebrate Recovery group at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday at 7700 Skansie Ave. in Gig Harbor. The group is a Christ-based 12-Step Recovery Program. Call 253-851-7779 ext. 417 for more information.

Chapel Hill hosts a Life Hurts/God Heals group at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday at 7700 Skansie Ave. in Gig Harbor. The group is a Christ-based 8-Step Recovery Program. for teens with pain and addiction. Call 253-851-7779 ext. 412 for more information.

Chapel Hill holds a Men’s Cancer Care outreach meeting at 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of the month at 7700 Skansie Ave. in Gig Harbor. These meetings help men dealing with cancer find support. Call 253-851-7779 for more information.

Chapel Hill holds a Women’s Cancer Care outreach meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursdays at 7700 Skansie Ave. in Gig Harbor. These meetings help women dealing with cancer find support. Call 253-851-7779 for more information.

Chapel Hill holds a Men’s Good Grief meeting at 1:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at 7700 Skansie Ave. in Gig Harbor. These meetings provide support and encouragement for men dealing with the loss of a loved one. Call 253-851-7779 for more information.

Chapel Hill holds a Women’s Good Grief meeting at 1:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at 7700 Skansie Ave. in Gig Harbor. These meetings provide support and encouragement for men dealing with the loss of a loved one. Call 253-851-7779 for more information.

The Soroptimist Club of Gig Harbor (S.I.G.H) meets at noon on the second Friday of every month at Cottesmore of Life Care, 2909 14th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor. The club is a local and international organization for business and professional women who provide volunteer service to their communities. Call 253-857-6411 for more information.