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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T190000
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UID:10057946-1793984400-1793991600@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Fall Book Swap
DESCRIPTION:Grab a friend and bring a favorite book to trade! Invitation Bookshop is hosting a Fall Book Swap at Hop Pharm with good drinks and conversation with fellow book lovers.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/fall-book-swap/
LOCATION:Hop Pharm\, 3216 Judson St\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T180000
DTSTAMP:20261005T222642Z
CREATED:20261005T221333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T222642Z
UID:10057902-1793293200-1793296800@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Invitation Bookshop October Silent Reading Hour at Spruce Hill Winery
DESCRIPTION:Meet Invitation Bookshop at Spruce Hill Winery and read in companionable silence from 5-6 pm. Socializing afterwards is completely optional.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/invitation-bookshop-october-silent-reading-hour-at-spruce-hill-winery/
LOCATION:Spruce Hill Winery\, 5229 Olympic Drive Suite B\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T110000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223739Z
CREATED:20261005T223739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T223739Z
UID:10057908-1792837800-1792839600@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Story Time and activity! Kindly RSVP so that we can ensure enough craft supplies when applicable.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/story-time-and-activity-8/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Books,Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T183000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223549Z
CREATED:20261005T223549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T223549Z
UID:10057907-1791822600-1791829800@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Educator Open House
DESCRIPTION:Educators: join us for giveaways\, treats\, and a cozy browse at the bookstore with your community. Receive 20% off all purchases (up 5% from our regular teacher discount) and grab a free catalog of the kid’s books we’re most excited about this fall. \nBe sure to bring your district identification to show at the door. If you haven’t registered with us as an educator\, now’s your chance!
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/educator-open-house/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Discount Days,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T110000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223242Z
CREATED:20261005T223242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T223242Z
UID:10057906-1791628200-1791630000@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Story Time and activity! Kindly RSVP so that we can ensure enough craft supplies when applicable.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/story-time-and-activity-7/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Books,Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T163633Z
CREATED:20260928T163633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T163633Z
UID:10057505-1790627400-1790631000@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Threshing Day "Midnight" Release
DESCRIPTION:Come pick up your book and some late-night reading fuel. Books go on sale at 9pm local time. Pajamas encouraged! \nKindly RSVP so we can buy the right amount of snacks! \n***Please note that preordering a copy of the book is the only way to guarantee a copy that evening.***
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/threshing-day-midnight-release/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T183000
DTSTAMP:20260831T122254Z
CREATED:20260831T122254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T122254Z
UID:10057411-1789493400-1789497000@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Author Event: Jaime Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Bookshop welcomes Jaime Thomas in conversation with Kendare Blake. This event includes time for audience Q&A\, and the opportunity to get your books signed. \nRSVP requested. \nABOUT THE BOOK: \nOnly the darkest and most dangerous of Mages are sentenced to pass through the gate to Asperfell. Not one has ever returned. Never did Briony dream she might set foot in the otherworldly prison of Asperfell. She was\, after all\, neither Mage nor criminal. She was simply her father’s little whirlwind—fingers smudged with ink\, dresses caked with mud—forever lost in a book or the spirit-haunted woods surrounding her family’s country estate. But Briony always had a knack for showing up where she was least expected. Only by braving the gate of Asperfell could Briony hope to find the true heir to the throne of Tiralaen and save her kingdom from civil war. And so\, she plunges into a world of caged madmen and demented spirits\, of dark magic and cryptic whispers… and of a bleak and broken prince with no interest in being rescued. Hauntingly beautiful and lavishly told\, Asperfell is a must-read for fans of Jane Austen who always wished she’d dabbled in blood magic. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR: \nJamie Thomas began crafting stories in the fourth grade with a tale of a brother and sister who accidentally bring the birds on their hotel wallpaper to life. Even though she ended with the cliched “It was all a dream” gimmick\, she still won a regional young writers competition that year\, thus beginning a lifelong love affair with the written word. A certified Language Arts teacher in the state of Washington\, Jamie holds a Master’s degree in English Education and did her graduate research in the area of gender equality in high school literary curriculum. Jamie is an avid lover of Victorian novels and poetry\, Gothic Romanticism\, and feminist literature\, as well as epic female-led fantasy and historical fiction. Jamie aims to smash the patriarchy one novel at a time\, creating characters and worlds that inspire\, empower\, and elevate women. Previously\, Jamie studied opera and received her formal training at the University of Montana and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music\, and she still enjoys performing occasionally\, as well as teaching vocal technique. She lives in Wenatchee\, Washington\, with her husband\, daughter\, two enormous dogs\, and two mischievous cats
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/author-event-jaime-thomas/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260831T122124Z
CREATED:20260831T122124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T122124Z
UID:10057410-1789209000-1789210800@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Story Time and activity! Kindly RSVP so that we can ensure enough craft supplies when applicable.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/story-time-and-activity-6/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T193000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160830Z
CREATED:20260824T160830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160830Z
UID:10057340-1788546600-1788550200@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:IN-PERSON Fall Reading Preview
DESCRIPTION:*****RSVP REQUIRED****** \nFall book season is always exciting for us\, and we want to give you a sneak preview of our booksellers’ favorite new releases of the season. Expect summaries of each book along with why our booksellers loved them (and why we think you will\, too!). \nWe will have light refreshments and you’ll receive a catalog containing an exclusive\, limited-time ordering discount for any books featured in Preview. We will have many of the Advanced Reading Copies of the books we talk about available to peruse\, and plenty of time to take questions. This is always a really fun and interactive community event!
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/in-person-fall-reading-preview-2/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T140000
DTSTAMP:20260824T160703Z
CREATED:20260824T160703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160703Z
UID:10057339-1788008400-1788012000@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:August Silent Reading Party
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at Kimball Coffeehouse and read in companionable silence from 6-7pm. Socializing afterwards is completely optional. \nFeel free to bring along whatever you’re reading\, or grab a new book from us! If you’d like to pre-purchase a specific book online to be picked up at the event please just let us know in the online order notes and we’ll have it ready and waiting.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/august-silent-reading-party-2/
LOCATION:Kimball Coffeehouse\, 6659 Kimball Dr a102\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260803T043536Z
CREATED:20260803T043536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T043536Z
UID:10057058-1787394600-1787396400@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Story Time and activity! Kindly RSVP so that we can ensure enough craft supplies when applicable.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/story-time-and-activity-5/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Books,Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T140000
DTSTAMP:20260803T043403Z
CREATED:20260803T043403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T043403Z
UID:10057057-1786194000-1786197600@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Author Event: David Jepsen
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Bookshop welcomes David Jepsen for a reading and discussion of his book Unbelonging. This event includes time for audience Q&A\, and the opportunity to get your books signed. \nRSVP requested.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/author-event-david-jepsen/
LOCATION:Spruce Hill Winery\, 5229 Olympic Drive Suite B\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260803T051237Z
CREATED:20260803T051237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T051237Z
UID:10057072-1785929400-1785931200@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Salish Sea Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Immerse all ages in the wonders of the Salish Sea with a story time\, led by one of our naturalist volunteers! Story time will start with the story of the month\, focused on a creature or their home. This will be followed by playtime in our immersive kelp forest exhibit and opportunities to see and touch local marine animals! Stories are geared towards kids aged 2-5\, but all ages are welcome! Salish Sea Storytime is FREE with no RSVP required. If you would like to donate to help keep our programs free of charge\, we will have a donation jar for cash or checks\, or you can also use venmo or card. \n*This is not a drop-off program. All children must be supervised by an adult for the program duration.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/salish-sea-storytime-10/
LOCATION:Harbor WildWatch\, 3207 Harborview Dr\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Books,Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260721T181334Z
CREATED:20260721T181334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T181334Z
UID:10057047-1785348000-1785351600@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:July Silent Reading Party
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at Skansie Brothers park and read in companionable silence from 6-7pm. Socializing afterwards is completely optional. \nFeel free to bring along whatever you’re reading\, or grab a new book from us! If you’d like to pre-purchase a specific book online to be picked up at the event please just let us know in the online order notes and we’ll have it ready and waiting.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/july-silent-reading-party-2/
LOCATION:Skansie Brothers Park\, 3211 Harborview Dr\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Outdoor Events & Festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260706T210129Z
CREATED:20260706T210129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T210129Z
UID:10056761-1785348000-1785351600@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:July Silent Reading Party
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at Skansie Brothers park and read in companionable silence from 6-7pm. Socializing afterwards is completely optional. \nFeel free to bring along whatever you’re reading\, or grab a new book from us! If you’d like to pre-purchase a specific book online to be picked up at the event please just let us know in the online order notes and we’ll have it ready and waiting.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/july-silent-reading-party/
LOCATION:Skansie Brothers Park\, 3211 Harborview Dr\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Outdoor Events & Festivals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T110000
DTSTAMP:20260706T210008Z
CREATED:20260706T210008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T210008Z
UID:10056760-1784975400-1784977200@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Story Time and activity! Kindly RSVP so that we can ensure enough craft supplies when applicable.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/story-time-and-activity-4/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Books,Kids & Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260706T205855Z
CREATED:20260706T205855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T205855Z
UID:10056759-1784379600-1784383200@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Author Event: Brenda Miller
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Bookshop welcomes Brenda Miller in conversation with Ann Putnam. This event includes time for audience Q&A\, and the opportunity to get your books signed. \nRSVP requested.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/author-event-brenda-miller/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T110000
DTSTAMP:20260706T205744Z
CREATED:20260706T205744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T205744Z
UID:10056758-1783765800-1783767600@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Story Time and activity! Kindly RSVP so that we can ensure enough craft supplies when applicable.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/story-time-and-activity-3/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Books,Kids & Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260629T145006Z
CREATED:20260629T145006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T145006Z
UID:10056725-1782896400-1782925200@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Find Waldo Local
DESCRIPTION:Waldo is hiding in Gig Harbor this July! Stop by Invitation Bookshop to grab a stamp card starting July 1st\, and find Waldo and the Wizard Whitebeard hiding in our store to collect your first stamp. Visit the other local businesses listed in your stamp card throughout the month of July to find the mini Waldo standees. Make sure you get your stamps for spotting him! Collect at least 10 stamps\, and bring your card back to Invitation Bookshop for a prize! We’ll also host a Waldo party on Saturday\, August 1 at 10:30 a.m.\, where we will draw a grand prize winner.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/find-waldo-local/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Trivia & Games
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T024345Z
CREATED:20260608T024345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T024345Z
UID:10056426-1782556200-1782558000@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Story Time and activity! Kindly RSVP so that we can ensure enough craft supplies when applicable.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/story-time-and-activity-2/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Books,Kids & Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T024208Z
CREATED:20260608T024208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T024208Z
UID:10056425-1781960400-1781964000@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:June Silent Reading Party
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at Kimball Coffee Co and read in companionable silence from 1-2 pm. Socializing afterwards is completely optional. \nFeel free to bring along whatever you’re reading\, or grab a new book from us! If you’d like to pre-purchase a specific book online to be picked up at the event please just let us know in the online order notes and we’ll have it ready and waiting.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/june-silent-reading-party-2/
LOCATION:Kimball Coffeehouse\, 6659 Kimball Dr a102\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T024003Z
CREATED:20260608T024003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T024003Z
UID:10056424-1781355600-1781359200@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Poetry Reading and Open Mic with Michael Magee
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Bookshop welcomes Michael Magee for a poetry reading and signing\, followed by an Open Mic. \nABOUT THE BOOK: \nMichael Magee opens Crowed with a coffee-spill Rorschach crow\, its bill dripping honey and mayhem. These poems travel across ethereal borders and find a man in honey who finds his way home from the pub after too many hours\, who finds rain is no sorrow. And too\, there is the mayhem of devastating fires\, a man with a hose\, where every road is a dead end\, or the woman in “Bench Warrant” who is “rising on her own / after last night’s collapse / the wind gone out of her.” Crowed’s shiny objects are life’s joys and sorrows. They are a witch in the woods and the ginger cat dreaming of a perfect love. -Kevin Miller\, author of Spring \nMeditation and Vanish Crowed should be read slowly and luxuriously for each poem is deeply layered and gorgeously told in stunning language. The subject matter is varied and intriguing\, from encounters with birds to travels through Ireland and back through history. Each poem is a delight. In its entirety\, the book is a wonder. -Maggie Kennedy\, author of The Unraveling Script \nABOUT THE AUTHOR: \nCrowed is Michael Magee’s fifth collection of poetry and a Sally Albiso Prize finalist. In this collection he goes back to his Celtic roots\, family\, and friends and pays homage to those he’s learned from. His most recent third third and fourth collections were Shiny Things and Budapest After Dark\, published in 2025. His plays and poetry have been produced here and in England and Greece. New work appears in Open Book: Western Washington Poets Network Anthology and Cirque. He conducts writing workshops and appears on KTAH FM RadioTacoma\, VerseDaily.Org\, and The Writer’s Almanac. Michael’s poems reflect his interest in nature\, theatre\, music\, literature\, and travel. His mentors and friends have been David Wagoner\, Ben Drake\, and William Matchett\, professors emeriti at the University of Washington. His musical influences include: Franz Liszt\, Chopin\, Lou Reed\, Leonard Cohen\, Marianne Faithfull\, and Townes Van Zandt. He has lived in England and traveled in Ireland as well as Hungary\, Morocco\, and Turkey. He is recipient of a Jack Straw Residency and lives in Tacoma\, Washington.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/poetry-reading-and-open-mic-with-michael-magee/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T023709Z
CREATED:20260608T023709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T023709Z
UID:10056423-1781346600-1781348400@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Story Time and activity! Kindly RSVP so that we can ensure enough craft supplies when applicable.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/story-time-and-activity/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Books,Kids & Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T193000
DTSTAMP:20260608T023447Z
CREATED:20260608T023447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T023447Z
UID:10056422-1781029800-1781033400@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Rachel Linden and Sheila Roberts
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Bookshop welcomes Rachel Linden in conversation with Sheila Roberts. \nRachel’s book\, a Sprinkle of Sweet Serendipity\, is set in Poulsbo\, and features a chocolate maker who is trying to reinvent her life and find love. Sheila’s book\, Love on the Shelf\, is a classic enemies-to-lovers romcom about a bookseller and a radio host. \nYou can expect a delicious chocolate tasting\,  time for audience Q&A\, and the opportunity to get your books signed. RSVP required for this one\, friends!
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/rachel-linden-and-sheila-roberts/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Food & Drink
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T011831Z
CREATED:20260601T011831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T011831Z
UID:10056406-1780486200-1780488000@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Salish Sea Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Immerse all ages in the wonders of the Salish Sea with a story time\, led by one of our naturalist volunteers! Story time will start with the story of the month\, focused on a creature or their home. This will be followed by playtime in our immersive kelp forest exhibit and opportunities to see and touch local marine animals! Stories are geared towards kids aged 2-5\, but all ages are welcome! Salish Sea Storytime is FREE with no RSVP required. If you would like to donate to help keep our programs free of charge\, we will have a donation jar for cash or checks\, or you can also use venmo or card. \n*This is not a drop-off program. All children must be supervised by an adult for the program duration.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/salish-sea-storytime-9/
LOCATION:Harbor WildWatch\, 3207 Harborview Dr\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T233252Z
CREATED:20260526T233252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T233252Z
UID:10056391-1779987600-1779991200@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:May Silent Reading Party
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at Hop Pharm and read in companionable silence from 5-6 pm. Socializing afterwards is completely optional. \nFeel free to bring along whatever you’re reading\, or grab a new book from us! If you’d like to pre-purchase a specific book online to be picked up at the event please just let us know in the online order notes and we’ll have it ready and waiting. \nHop Pharm is located right across the way from us at3216 Judson St\, Gig Harbor.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/may-silent-reading-party-2/
LOCATION:Hop Pharm\, 3216 Judson St\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Food & Drink
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T152330Z
CREATED:20260518T152330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T152330Z
UID:10056067-1779129000-1779136200@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Book Launch: Rachel Linden
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Bookshop welcomes Rachel Linden to celebrate the release of her book A Sprinkle of Sweet Serendipity! Rachel will be in conversation with Marie Bostwick\, and you can expect treats\, time for audience Q&A\, and thre opportunity to get your book signed.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/book-launch-rachel-linden/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Food & Drink
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T015709Z
CREATED:20260427T015709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T015709Z
UID:10055944-1778430600-1778434200@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Author Event: Kristy Woodson Harvey
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Bookshop welcomes author Kristy Woodson Harvey in conversation with Marie Bostwick this Mother’s Day! Expect mimosas and sweet bites. This event includes time for audience Q&A and a book signing. \nFree RSVP requested.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/author-event-kristy-woodson-harvey/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Food & Drink
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T015347Z
CREATED:20260427T015347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T015347Z
UID:10055943-1778322600-1778324400@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity: All The Ice Cream In The Land
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Story Time and activity! Kindly RSVP so that we can ensure enough craft supplies when applicable.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/story-time-and-activity-all-the-ice-cream-in-the-land/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Books,Kids & Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021451Z
CREATED:20260427T021451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T021451Z
UID:10055948-1778067000-1778068800@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Salish Sea Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Immerse all ages in the wonders of the Salish Sea with a story time\, led by one of our naturalist volunteers! Story time will start with the story of the month\, focused on a creature or their home. This will be followed by playtime in our immersive kelp forest exhibit and opportunities to see and touch local marine animals! Stories are geared towards kids aged 2-5\, but all ages are welcome! Salish Sea Storytime is FREE with no RSVP required. If you would like to donate to help keep our programs free of charge\, we will have a donation jar for cash or checks\, or you can also use venmo or card. \n*This is not a drop-off program. All children must be supervised by an adult for the program duration.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/salish-sea-storytime-8/
LOCATION:Harbor WildWatch\, 3207 Harborview Dr\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Kids & Family
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