Pickleball News and Summer Concerts

Hello Pickleball Friends, I'm writing to share pickleball news and information and as well as some bonus info about free concerts that begin on Tuesday, July 8th.

Our pickleball play at Crescent Creek Park continues daily at 8:30 am. Drop by at the start time or any time after. Play continues until noon or so.

Ready to join the Paddle Battle at The Drop to raise money for a good cause? Register now for this September event. (thanks Steve Rees for the heads up on this). Read about the good work that New Phoebe House does here: https://www.newphoebehouse.org/ And there is another fundraiser event that Steve and his neighbor puts on for New Phoebe House: 2025 Swim for Shelter on August 3rd​

Gig Harbor pickleball is in the news: Big Pickleball seeks toehold in Gig Harbor while the sport thrives with new public options for play​

Free Summer Concerts in Gig Harbor
​Did you know that pickleball players are the best dancers? Attend Gig Harbor's summer concerts and find out for yourself! Check out these opportunities to bust some moves (or tap your feet) to some free summer sounds with friends.
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​Summer Sounds at Skansie Brothers Park
Tuesdays 6:00 to 8:00 PM

• July 8: The Mixed Tape (classic rock, country, pop, and R&B)
• July 15: Gimme Shelter (Rolling Stones tribute band)
• July 22: DJ Mia Maya (Seattle-based DJ)
• July 29: Joel Gibson Jr. (country and rock)
• August 5: Flock of 80s (synth pop/new wave)
• August 12: Kalimba (Earth, Wind and Fire tribute group)
• August 19: 90s Rewind (90s hits)
• August 26: The Infinity Project (Journey tribute band)

Summer Concerts in the Park at Sehmel Homestead Park Amphitheater
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM

• July 9: Joel Astley and the Band
• July 16: The Locals
• July 23: The Profits
• July 30: Sounds Like Dolores

Uptown Concerts on Thursdays

First concert: Uptown Summer Concert Series with Wasted on the Way, July 10, 2025, 6 - 8 pm at the Pavilion

The full list Uptown Summer Concerts is here: https://uptowngigharbor.com/news-events/​

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I hope to see you all on the courts or at a summer concert sometime soon,

John

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