2020: Bridge To Bridge Dinner & Auction
Due to COVID-19 This Event Has Been Cancelled!
The 26th Legislative District Democrats has canceled all in-person events due to this tragic world event, the Corona Virus Pandemic, including this important fundraiser. We still have a very important election in November and our candidates need our support. We appreciate those that have purchased tickets and donated the amount that they would have spent at this event.
Please consider ticket purchases as a donation.
We will leave this ticket purchase link active so our supporters can continue to give generously.
Cancelled:
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Best Western Wesley Inn 6575 Kimball Drive Gig Harbor, WA, 98335
Doors Open – 6:00 PM
Dinner, Speakers, Live & Silent Auction
Covid-19 Local Resources & Information
Kitsap Public Health
City of Bremerton
City of Port Orchard
Pierce County Health Dept
City of Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor & Key Peninsula
Food Resources
Animarum – Wednesday – Saturday, 2:00 – 6:00 PM – For seniors: free daily special and soup to go, reserve 24 hours in advance by calling 253-720-6005.
Food Backpacks 4 Kids: All families who receive a food backpack can continue to receive food in our new Weekly “Drive-by” Food Pick Up Program on Saturdays at noon at three locations:
- Henderson Bay High School Parking Lot
- Gateway Park Parking Lot
- Evergreen Elementary Parking Lot
In addition, ANY family in the Peninsula School District with school-aged children in need of food should send an e-mail to info@foodbackpacks4kids.org – just let us know which pickup location is most convenient for you, your name and the number of children. Families without transportation should also email us – we want every student in the district to not have any issues with food insecurity.
Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank and Community Services (4425 Burnham Dr., Gig Harbor WA 98332): Providing food on Mondays and Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call GHP FISH Financial Assistance (253 851-8800) for help with essential bills.
Key Peninsula Bischoff Food Bank (1916 Key Peninsula Highway North, Lakebay, WA 98349): Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 2 pm-6 pm Wednesday 2pm-8pm and Saturday: 2 pm-5 pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Key Peninsula Community Services (17015 9th St Ct NW, Lakebay, WA. 98349)
Food Basket Hours:
- Tuesday – 10AM – 11:45AM & 12:45PM – 3PM
- Wednesday – 10AM – 11:45AM & 12:45PM – 5:30PM
- Thursday – 10AM – 11:45AM & 12:45PM – 3PM
- Friday – 10AM – 11:45AM & 12:45PM – 3PM
Bread Closet Hours:
- Tuesday – 10AM – Noon & 12:45PM – 4PM
- Wednesday – 10AM – Noon & 12:45PM – 6PM
- Thursday – 10AM – Noon & 12:45PM – 4PM
- Friday – 10AM – Noon & 12:45PM – 4PM
Senior Center:
Has suspended all programs except for lunches. Lunches are available for drive-through on Wednesdays & Fridays. You need to make a reservation the DAY BEFORE no later than 4PM. Call in your order (253) 884-4440 or email Kyong.
Providing free lunches to all students under 18, Monday-Friday between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at:
- Artondale Elementary;
- Evergreen Elementary;
- Purdy Elementary;
- Key Peninsula Middle School; and
- Gig Harbor High School.
D0NATE TO OFFICE
Our Office is CLOSED due to Covid-19 restrictions from Governor Jay Inslee. When we are through this crisis, we will want to open fast. Plan NOW on what you can donate. Thank you.
We will need:
- Bookcases
- 6 desks with chairs
- Folding chairs
- Conference type tables, foldable would be best.
- Printer paper
- Laser printer
- Couch
- Cork boards
- White Boards
As we furnish the office, this list will be updated. Check for additions or completed items before you bring something in.
THANKS SO MUCH.
26th LD General Meeting: March
DATE:
March 5th, 2020
LOCATION:
Givens Community Center – 1026 Sidney Ave Port Orchard, WA 98366
START TIME:
Potluck/Social – 5:45 PM
Meeting called to order – 6:30 PM
FEATURED: PCO/Canvass training provided by Evan Koepfler during potluck. Standup for Kids – we will do a “pack out” for this organization to make packs of after-school snacks and weekend meals for at-risk youth. Steve Wright, South Kitsap Fire & Rescue Fire Chief will talk about the current fire levy taking place to build new fire stations. Carrie Hesch and Joy Stanford will provide an update on their House races. Speaker: Julie Kemp, State Party’s Election Administrator, will explain the caucus process and role of volunteers at the April 26 caucus in Gig Harbor.
POTLUCK NOTES:
We have a potluck dinner each month.Please bring a main course dish, salad or side dish, or dessert – according to the first letter of your last name:
A-H Dessert, I-P Main Course, Q-Z Salad or Side Dish
We ask everyone to bring their own cup, plate and silverware so we are not contributing plastic and paper products to our landfill. Please remember to take home any leftovers.