Monthly Outings

Our monthly outings are usually the First Saturday, Second Thursday (Gig Harbor) and Third Wednesday. Also listed are any "ad hoc" outings planned (outside of the usual schedule). 

Be mindful of the COVID risk. Rates are low now though it's still with us.  Flu is high right now. 

Please stay home if you're feeling ill, regardless of a negative COVID test.  It could be a cold, flu, or RSV to which older people are also vulnerable.  Our group has many Seniors. Even if it's "just a cold", we'd rather not catch it! Thanks for taking care of each other. 

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First Saturday, Aug 2: Steilacom

 

1617 Lafayette St, Steilacoom, WA

Meet with the group by the front of Bair Hardware at 10 am for meet and greet, then we disburse to sketch. The throwdown is at 12:30 pm at the bench in front of the Bair. 

 

 

from local resident sketcher, Loretta: The Coffee Cabin has an awesome view of the water along with the Bair and ER Rogers. There are really colorful umbrellas at the Top side restaurant which can be viewed from many places. You can see the Tacoma Narrows from Pioneer Park. The museum and Wagon Shop are both open on weekends too. Public bathrooms are at the Bair, Coffee Cabin and the ferry terminal. 

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Wednesday, Aug 6: Zenith Holland Garden
Ad hoc with USk Seattle 

 23260 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198

Meet by the hut with the blue pots.  

 
Parking is somewhat limited, though there is more through the exit drive.

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Second Thursday, August 14:  Donkey Creek Park in Gig Harbor

8714 North Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor  98332

Donkey Creek Park 

Donkey Creek Park

Meet at 10:00 near the restroom building.  Street parking is available on the one-way road surrounding the park.  This site is adjacent and north of the Harbor History Museum which opens at 11:00.  Sketchers can find views of Donkey Creek, a small bridge crossing, sculptures, Austin Park beach access and estuary.

We will be partnering with the Peninsula Art League Plein Aire Painters.

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 Third Wednesday, Aug 20: East Side Big Tom

 2023 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501

East Side Big Tom is Washington's oldest fast food drive through.  It also has lots and lots of dinosaurs! 

Meet at 10 am next to the picnic tables. 

 

 Please park in the larger lot on the far side, corner of 4th Ave E and Wilson St SE rather in the tiny one next to the drive-through.  Let's leave space for their customers!  

Let's also be good visitors and purchase food and drink from our host!