Gig Harbor News

Public television isn’t all travel and cooking shows. The world isn’t that pretty.

On Thursday, November 19 at 8 p.m., KBTC in Tacoma will premiere “Purdy”, a documentary about the Residential Parenting program at the Washington Corrections Center for Women.

With one out of every 17 women incarcerated in the United States entering prison while pregnant, the struggles of bonding with a newborn are monumental.

“Purdy” profiles five women and their children who participate in the program, which allows women with less than three years to serve an opportunity to live with their babies in a designated unit. The program not only allows the mother-infant bond to grow, but provides the new moms with parenting education.

KTBC has posted a short clip previewing the program.

KBTC is Channel 28 and can also be viewed on Comacast Channel 12, Click! Network Channel 3, Wave Broadband Channel 12, DirecTV Channel 28 and Dish Network Channel 8620.

Gig Harbor High School pitcher Scott Schultz has signed a letter-of-intent to attend Oregon State University in Corvallis.

Last year the 6’ 2” right hander was 4-5 with a 1.62 ERA in 47 2/3 innings for the Tides. Opponents batted just .154 against him and he posted 56 strikeouts.

Gig Harbor's fabulous Brix 25 Restaurant has a great holiday promotion called CAPTAINS LIST SHOWCASE CONTEST. Brix 25's captains list showcases wines that are considered to be the best wines that the northwest has to offer, wines that are highly allocated. These difficult to get wines are tryly the gems of their collection. This holiday season Brix is offering a special showcase of these remarkable wines. For every purchase from the Captain's List between November 1st and December 20th, customers will be entered into a drawing to win an exclusive Long Shadow Vintners limited edition case of wine. The winner will be drawn on December 22nd. This unique case contains one bottle of each of long Shadows' six acclaimed red wines. Each of these unique wines is individually crafted by a world renowned vintner to showcase the viticultural excellence of Washington State's Columbia Valley:

• 2006 Pirouette - Traditional Boudreaux Blend, SOLD OUT.


• 2006 Feather - 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, SOLD OUT


• 2006 Pedestal - Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot & Malbec, SOLD OUT


• 2006 Sequel - Syrah, SOLD OUT


• 2006 Saggi - Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, SOLD OUT


• 2005 Chester-Kidder- Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot & Cabernet Franc, SOLD OUT

This collection would retail for over $300 and one lucky Brix 25 customer will win it!

Founded by Washington wine pioneer Allen Shoup, Long Shadows Vintners is a collection of ultra-premium winery comprised of internationally acclaimed winemakers from the major wine regions of the world. Each winemaker is partnered in a unique winery dedicated to producing a single Columbia Valley wine representing a "best of type" that reflects the winemaker's signature style. For more information, go to Long Shadows Vintners.

 

The Christmas Holiday season used to start on the day after Thanksgiving (now referred to as Black Friday). However in the past decade or so, holiday decorations, commercials, lights and even bell ringers sneak their way into November...stretching the holiday season from Halloween to New Years.

It's okay really, especially knowing how hard retailers are working to entice shoppers in an effort to end this dismal year on a good note. Hopefully shoppers are aware how important it is to shop local and keep your holiday gift dollars (even if limited dollars) close to home.

As we approach mid November in Gig Harbor, the events and activities to get you in the holiday mood are multiplying. You can find a list of all the events and activities in Gig Harbor on a handy website.

But here is a taste of some of the fun things in the next couple of weeks:

•  LADIES NIGHT OUT at the Gig Harbor Ace Hardware, Point Fosdick Store, Wednesday November 18th 6-9p.m. Ace is a great gift store and on this night ladies can enjoy refreshments, door prizes and free gift wrapping.
•  GIRLS NIGHT OUT at the Healthy Reflections Medical and Day Spa, Point Fosdick, Thursday November 19th from 5:30-8:30pm. Enjoy delicious hors d' oeuvres and wine, try the latest products and sample treatments. Event is $15. To RSVP call 800-342-9919


• GIG HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND presents "As American as Apple Pie" Thursday November 19th at 7pm. Help the band raise funds and enjoy a wonderful night of Americana


• OLIVER AT ENCORE THEATER, the first holiday play of the season opens on November 20th at Encore Theater. The beloved "Oliver" runs Friday - Sunday through December 6th. Learn more and get tickets at on-line.


• A CHRISTMAS STORY AT PARADISE THEATRE, this hilarious production opens November 27th and runs through December 13th. Learn more and get tickets at the theatre website.


• WINTERFEST ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR, at Peninsula High School is Saturday and Sunday November 28th & 29th. So much to see and do at this annual holiday event, including getting your holiday poinsettias from the Peninsula High School Band.

 So there is no looking back...its the holidays in Gig Harbor! Go forth and celebrate!