A Social Experiment (in the harbor)
Where, here, in the harbor?! Socialize by participating in Parking Day + 2017. Here are the details:
Friday September 15, AM parklets will be set up. Noon-5 come on out and socialize!
Saturday September 16th, 10am-2pm, the experiment continues….
Who’s involved?
Allovus, Alinda Morris Interior Design, Allstar Guitar, Brett Marlo Design Build, City of Gig Harbor Public Works, Downtown Waterfront Alliance, Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team, Gig Harbor Dragon Boat Team, Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard, Gig Harbor Rotary, Gig Harbor Yachts, Harbor History Museum, Harbor WildWatch, Java & Clay Café, McBeckland’s, Millville Pizza, Kelly’s Café & Espresso, New Neighbors, Peninsula Light Company, Pierce County Library, Pierce County Master Gardeners, SeaHags, Sharon’s Consignment, Skansie Netshed Foundation, Williams Flowers and Gift
If you are new to this conversation, let’s get you in the know. Park(ing) Day 101.
What to expect?
The Park(ing) Day route will be downtown Gig Harbor. There will be clusters of three to four parklets per zone: Judson, Pioneer, Soundview, Millville, Donkey Creek and Finholm. Maps will be provided with info to spark this social experiment.
What to bring?
Definitely drag out any friends and community members you know. This will be the first time ever all of these community organizations and vendors will be solely there to chat with you! You have their attention. You can bring your children, parents, animals and meet more people.
We want to hear from you!
Best Parklet will win $250.00. Best Socializer will win $250.00. And a $500 Educational Award will go to a highschool volunteer!
