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UID:10055136-1777111200-1777140000@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Independent Bookstore Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026! \n\n10% off your purchase if you come wearing merch from any indie bookstore or the South Sound Book Crawl\nFree NEW Invitation Bookshop tote with $50 purchase (while supplies last)\nFree surprise gift with any purchase (while supplies last)\nFind the Libro.fm Golden Ticket hidden in our store and win 12 free audiobooks\nFreebie table of books and merch\nFree shipping on all online orders with code IBD26SHIP\n\nWe will also have Chicky’s Bevy Bar parked outside from 1-5p selling a variety of dirty sodas\, loaded waters\, and various forms of caffeine! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/independent-bookstore-day-2026/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
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SUMMARY:Author Event: Julie Farley
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Bookshop welcomes Julie Farley in conversation with Denise Ivie to celebrate her new book The Housewives of Greensea Island! This event includes time for audience Q&A and author signing. \nRSVP requested. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/author-event-julie-farley/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20260330T025824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T025824Z
UID:10055133-1775905200-1775908800@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Real Housewives in the Age of Betty Friedan with Marie Bostwick
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Harbor History Museum for an author talk and book signing with Marie Bostwick\, in conversation with Allyson Howard\, owner of Invitation Bookshop. RSVP required. \nAfter the talk\, you are welcome to explore the Harbor History Museum’s new exhibit The Hostess with the Mostess: Making Much with What’s at Hand. This exhibit was inspired by a collection of aprons from the late Helen Neilsen Johnson Bates and grew in to an inspiring journey of women accomplishing remarkable things through the art of entertaining in the 1950s. From feed sack aprons to feeding family and friends\, the art of entertaining is at the fore with this new\, fun exhibit. This exhibit looks at both old world influences and the new world of women working and affecting community change. \nThe Harbor History Museum is located at 4121 Harborview Dr\, Gig Harbor.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/real-housewives-in-the-age-of-betty-friedan-with-marie-bostwick/
LOCATION:Harbor History Museum\, 4121 Harborview Dr\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20260330T025556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T025556Z
UID:10055132-1775903400-1775905200@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity: Unicorn Post
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Story Time and activity! Kindly RSVP so that we can ensure enough craft supplies when applicable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/story-time-and-activity-unicorn-post/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20260330T035916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T035916Z
UID:10055215-1775043000-1775044800@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. \n 
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/salish-sea-storytime-7/
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:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20260301T211358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T211358Z
UID:10055098-1774702800-1774706400@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Silent Reading Party
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at Kimball Coffeehouse 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/silent-reading-party-4/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20260301T211221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T211221Z
UID:10055097-1774693800-1774695600@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity - Bored
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-bored/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20260301T211013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T211013Z
UID:10055096-1774285200-1774292400@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Spring Book Swap
DESCRIPTION:Grab a friend\, bring a favorite book to swap\, and enjoy some good drinks and conversation with fellow book lovers!
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/spring-book-swap/
LOCATION:Hidden Harbor Wine Library\, 8805 N Harborview Dr Suite 204\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20260301T210755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T210755Z
UID:10055095-1774105200-1774112400@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Crochet Book Sleeve Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come learn to crochet your very own book sleeve! Tickets required. \nThis workshop will be led by Sydney\, and includes all supplies\, personal instruction time\, plus plenty of good conversation while we learn.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/crochet-book-sleeve-workshop/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20260301T210433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T210450Z
UID:10055094-1773484200-1773486000@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity - Cat's New Book
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-cats-new-book/
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:20260304T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20260216T003135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T003135Z
UID:10055092-1772623800-1772625600@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-6/
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:20260204T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20260125T171923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T171923Z
UID:10054810-1770204600-1770206400@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-5/
LOCATION:Harbor WildWatch\, 3207 Harborview Dr\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Kids & Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20260112T044239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T044239Z
UID:10054786-1769599800-1769601600@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 week\, 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-4/
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:20260124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20260105T042519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T042519Z
UID:10054756-1769259600-1769263200@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:January Silent Reading Party
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at Kimball Coffeehouse 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. \nKimball Coffeehouse is located at 6659 Kimball Dr a102\, Gig Harbor.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/january-silent-reading-party/
LOCATION:Kimball Coffeehouse\, 6659 Kimball Dr a102\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Food & Drink
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20260105T041935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T041935Z
UID:10054755-1769250600-1769252400@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity: Don't Eat Eustace
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-dont-eat-eustace/
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:20260123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20260112T025456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T025456Z
UID:10054762-1769193000-1769196600@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Helping Trans Children Thrive Author Panel
DESCRIPTION:Helping Trans Children Thrive Author Panel\n\n\n\nFriday Jan 23rd\, 2026\n\n\n6:30 PM\n\n\n–\n\n\n7:30 PM\n\nCommunity Event\n\n Invitation Bookshop\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP REQUIRED. \nInvitation Bookshop welcomes Aidan Key\, founder of Gender Diversity and TransFamilies\, in conversation with Ren Cedar Fuller\, a parent facilitator at TransFamilies\, a national organization that provides support and resources for families raising gender diverse children. \nA few weeks after the inauguration\, Ren called Aidan to say she was scared to bring her book about parenting a trans child into the world. Aidan said now is the time to share our hard but joy-filled stories about people who live outside society’s narrow boxes. \nAidan’s most recent book\, Trans Children in Today’s Schools (Oxford 2023)\, demystifies the often volatile\, polarizing debates surrounding the support and inclusion of trans and nonbinary children. \nRen’s debut book\, Bigger: Essays (Autumn House Press 2025)\, explores how her world expanded because of her father’s neurodiversity\, her child coming out as transgender\, a disability that left her unable to cry\, and her immigrant mother’s Alzheimer’s—which seemed to magically carry her back to childhood in Ecuador. \nKindly RSVP below\, as space is limited.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/helping-trans-children-thrive-author-panel-2/
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:20260123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20260105T041705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T041705Z
UID:10054754-1769193000-1769196600@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Helping Trans Children Thrive Author Panel
DESCRIPTION:Kindly RSVP. \nInvitation Bookshop welcomes Aidan Key\, founder of Gender Diversity and TransFamilies\, in conversation with Ren Cedar Fuller\, a parent facilitator at TransFamilies\, a national organization that provides support and resources for families raising gender diverse children. \nA few weeks after the inauguration\, Ren called Aidan to say she was scared to bring her book about parenting a trans child into the world. Aidan said now is the time to share our hard but joy-filled stories about people who live outside society’s narrow boxes. \nAidan’s most recent book\, Trans Children in Today’s Schools (Oxford 2023)\, demystifies the often volatile\, polarizing debates surrounding the support and inclusion of trans and nonbinary children. \nRen’s debut book\, Bigger: Essays (Autumn House Press 2025)\, explores how her world expanded because of her father’s neurodiversity\, her child coming out as transgender\, a disability that left her unable to cry\, and her immigrant mother’s Alzheimer’s—which seemed to magically carry her back to childhood in Ecuador. \nKindly RSVP below\, as space is limited.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/helping-trans-children-thrive-author-panel/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20260105T030230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T030230Z
UID:10054746-1768041000-1768042800@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity: The Wildest Thing
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-the-wildest-thing/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Kids & Family
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20251222T031938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T031938Z
UID:10054739-1766831400-1766833200@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity: Moon Song
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Story Time and activity! Kindly RSVP so that we can ensure enough craft supplies when relevant.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/story-time-and-activity-moon-song/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Kids & Family
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20251116T220730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T220730Z
UID:10053023-1764410400-1764439200@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the start of the holiday shopping season by supporting local! Shop the Holiday Book Tree\, get 10% off our entire holiday catalog\, and enter to win 10% off books for a year (one transaction per month).
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/small-business-saturday/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Holidays
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20251110T040906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T040906Z
UID:10053014-1763807400-1763809200@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity: The Cave Downwind of The Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a story time and activity!
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/story-time-and-activity-the-cave-downwind-of-the-cafe/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20251110T040503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T040503Z
UID:10053013-1762855200-1762884000@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Dog Man Day!
DESCRIPTION:Come pick up Dog Man: Big Jim Believes! We have a bunch of fun extras and treats to go with your book.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/dog-man-day/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20251027T022021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T020440Z
UID:10052964-1762597800-1762599600@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity - A Friend For Fox
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a story time and activity!
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/story-time-and-activity-a-friend-for-fox/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20251027T021739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T021739Z
UID:10052963-1762540200-1762543800@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Author Event: Peggy Cleveland and Chris Staudinger
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Bookshop welcomes Peggy Cleveland and Chris Staudinger in conversation. \nThis event includes time for audience questions and an author signing. Doors open 15 minutes prior to event start. \nABOUT THE BOOKS: \nExplore Tacoma like never before with the updated 100 Things To Do in Tacoma Before You Die. This guide is packed with fresh recommendations and highlights of the best local experiences. Whether you’re a longtime resident or a first-time visitor\, there’s something for everyone. Start your day with a fresh bagel at Howdy Bagel or enjoy a bison burger at Tatanka Take-Out. Catch a film at the historic Blue Mouse Theatre or relax with a tiki drink at Devil’s Reef. For outdoor enthusiasts\, embark on a Destiny Harbor Tour or stroll the McKinley Park boardwalk to observe wetlands and wildlife. Dive into Tacoma’s history with a visit to Griot’s Garage\, a unique collection of classic cars and memorabilia. Join author Peggy Cleveland to discover Tacoma and the surrounding cities in Pierce County. This updated edition ensures you won’t miss out on any of the area’s iconic experiences. Whether you’re relaxing or exploring\, this book will help you make the most of your time in Tacoma. \nSecret Tacoma is a celebration of the best parts of Tacoma. This book is a champion for a city with an underdog reputation. The city wasn’t always the underdog\, though. Tacoma was once the most important city on the west side of Washington\, and it served as the terminus for the transcontinental railroad’s northern route. Now you can discover all the hidden clues about this wonderful city’s past. From outlandish mansions to the largest private collection of cast iron in the world\, there are so many hidden parts of Tacoma that should be cherished. Discover why there is a Liberty Bell hidden in a bush and a coffee pot-shaped building that used to have monkeys inside. Tacoma once hosted some of the most exciting innovations\, like the world’s longest wheat warehouse and the first police crime lab in the nation. It also welcomed visionaries like Mark Twain and George Francis Train\, the man who inspired Around the World in 80 Days. All of these incredible people left behind clues and hidden hangouts today\, like the abandoned bathhouse beneath a family restaurant; you just need to know where to look to find them. This book is your treasure map to Tacoma’s best secrets. \nABOUT THE AUTHORS: \nPeggy Cleveland is a Tacoma-based writer\, explorer\, and advocate for all things local. With a deep love for her city\, she has spent years discovering its authentic experiences and sharing them through her writing. Peggy’s work reflects her passion for Tacoma’s vibrant culture\, rich history\, and unique experiences\, making her the perfect guide to help you uncover the best the city has to offer. \nChris Staudinger is a native of Washington State. Hailing originally from the east side of Washington\, he fell in love with Tacoma and started a tour company there in 2016. For the first 10 years of his professional career\, he was a travel writer for Expedia\, USA Today\, BBC\, and more. With his wife and two kids\, he continues to travel the world and cover the most interesting hidden locations he can find.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/author-event-peggy-cleveland-and-chris-staudinger/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T173000
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CREATED:20251027T021607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T021607Z
UID:10052962-1762101000-1762104600@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Author Event: Ilana Long
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Bookshop welcomes Ilana Long\, in conversation with Rachel Linden\, celebrating her new book Pickle Perfect. \nThis event includes time for audience questions and an author signing. Doors open 15 minutes prior to event start. \nABOUT THE BOOK: Lulu Gardner only takes predictable shots. After faulting on tennis stardom at eighteen\, Lulu\, now a thirty-something single parent\, is in control of her game. But when an unanticipated blunder threatens her teaching job\, Lulu’s stable\, well-planned—okay\, boring—world spins out. And somehow\, her godparents convince her to join them for a “de-stressing” destination pickleball vacation in Costa Rica. Maybe an all-inclusive picklecation is just the pick-me-up she needs to loosen her grip. Or it would have been if she wasn’t backhanded by the sight of her high school fling Tyler Demming on the beachside courts. Fresh off the pickleball pro tour\, the reigning bad boy of paddle sports is as studly and snarky as ever. Even though his public image took a hit with a ballsy publicity stunt\, Tyler seems to be the big shot he’s always been. But Lulu’s had years to steel herself against his rugged good looks and hypnotic charm. Despite the changes she sees in Tyler since their teenage days\, Lulu will have no problem keeping her head in the game and her heart on the sidelines. Or so she tells herself…. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ilana Long first heard about pickleball when her sporty friend confessed that she was addicted to a game that was “like ping-pong but standing on the table.” Shortly after\, Long joined the pickleball craze despite her utter lack of hand-eye coordination. A stand-up and sketch comedy writer and actor\, Long studied improv and performed at The Second City in Chicago. She is the author Pickleballers\, her debut romcom\, the picture book\, Ziggy’s Big Idea\, and her essays appear in multiple books in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/author-event-ilana-long/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20251020T015428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T015428Z
UID:10052960-1761757200-1761764400@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Book Swap: Spooky Season Edition
DESCRIPTION:Grab a friend\, bring a favorite book to swap\, and enjoy some good drinks and conversation with fellow book lovers!
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/book-swap-spooky-season-edition/
LOCATION:Gig Harbor Wine Co.\, 6745 Kimball Drive\, Suite E\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20251020T015124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T015131Z
UID:10052959-1761397200-1761400800@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:October Silent Reading Party
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at Kimball Coffeehouse and read in companionable silence from 1-2 pm. Socializing afterwards is completely optional. This will be our last Silent Reading Party until January because we all know how busy the holidays are! \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/october-silent-reading-party/
LOCATION:Kimball Coffeehouse\, 6659 Kimball Dr a102\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20250920T223838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T223838Z
UID:10052509-1761388200-1761390000@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time and Activity - ZOMBEES
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a story time and activity!
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/story-time-and-activity-zombees/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20250920T223711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T223711Z
UID:10052508-1760796000-1760799600@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Author Event: Robin Jeffrey
DESCRIPTION:Invitation Bookshop welcomes Robin Jeffrey\, in conversation with Serena Bell! \nABOUT THE BOOK: \nThe werewolves of the world live in tight knit gangs\, or “dens”\, for protection from outsiders – and each other. Every major metropolis has one; to belong to a den is to have a family for eternity. However\, Grace Holtz\, next in line to lead the Seattle den called The Nameless\, has had enough of living under the crushing weight of her den’s expectations. Having fled to a small\, rural town in southeast Oregon\, her goal is to blend in and be as “normal” as possible for the rest of her unnaturally long life. But Marcus Bowen\, a wolf from the UK-based Feóndulf den (and the closest thing Grace has ever had to a lover)\, has other plans. Reappearing thirty years after their affair came to an abrupt and bloody end\, Marcus needs Grace. He needs her to return to Seattle and arrange an audience with Mama\, the current leader of The Nameless and Grace’s estranged grandmother. The leader of the Feóndulf and his heir have both been brutally murdered\, and Marcus suspects that Grace and Mama are next. Teaming up to hunt for the killer in the Emerald City\, the pair slowly begin to realize their romance may not be as dead as they thought. However\, as it becomes clear that the person they’re looking for holds secrets about both their dens\, Marcus and Grace must grapple with competing loyalties\, conflicting desires\, and ultimately decide what matters more: their dens or each other. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nRobin Jeffrey is a dedicated author who enjoys all the usual pleasures: spending time with friends\, listening to music\, watching television\, reading anything she can get her hands on\, and planning the occasional murder — fictional of course! She lives happily with her husband and their out of control comic book collection in the PNW. When not writing\, Robin teaches writing workshops\, both online and in person. No genre is safe from her pen; tropes\, prepare to be turned inside out. If sci-fi and murder mysteries are to your liking\, you need look no further than Robin’s series of classic murder mysteries with scifi-twists\, The Cadence Turing Mysteries. Looking for something with a little more heat? The Night series is a wonderful blend of urban fantasy and paranormal romance that will leave you wanting more.
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/author-event-robin-jeffrey/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T033724
CREATED:20250929T022629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T022629Z
UID:10052537-1760178600-1760180400@gigharborcommunity.com
SUMMARY:Story Time with the Author: This Book Bubbles Over
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a story time and activity with the author!
URL:https://gigharborcommunity.com/event/story-time-with-the-author-this-book-bubbles-over-2/
LOCATION:Invitation Bookshop\, Address: 3119 Judson St Unit A]\, Gig Harbor\, WA\, 98335
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Books,Kids & Family
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