Organizations

A community based non-profit corporation, owns, maintains, and operates the historic Chapel on Echo Bay. The Chapel is available to rent for weddings, receptions, recitals and more.

253-549-7039

Location: 400 6th Avenue, Fox Island, WA 98333

The Fox Island Community Garden is located at 883 9th Ave FI, just up the hill from the Fox Island Community Center on land owned by the Fox Island Mutual Water Association. It currently houses 12 garden plots, and an expansion project is under way.

Claudia Gustafson
(253) 549-2581

Location: 883 9th Ave FI, Fox Island, WA 98333

'Northwest Watch' program. Assist the US Coast Guard with search and rescue cases. Volunteers would assist watch standers by being available to observe from their residence, or travel to an area of an actual distress taking place.

We are proposing to manage a robust and well-informed network of civilian volunteers living on or near all of the Thirteenth District’s waters; having a good view of the water here is essential. When needed, any Coast Guard unit with access to the D13 intranet, could identify a geographic-specific volunteer and call upon them to assist operations.

LCDR Billeaudeaux, and Chief Alholm
(206)-220-7237
nwwatch@pacnorwest.uscg.mil

Location: 915 Second Ave, RM 3584, Seattle, WA 98174

Nestled at the south end of Puget Sound is the quiet waterfront village of Gig Harbor. A community rich in maritime history, scenery, quaint shops and unparalleled recreation.

Gig Harbor Chamber Of Commerce
(888) 553-5438

Location: 3302 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor, WA

PAL has a 40+ year history of bringing community to the artist and art and to the community of those who live, work and visit the Gig Harbor area. Our members are a vibrant mix of painters, photographers, ceramicists, jewelry designers, sculptors, glass and fiber artists, and those who simply love art.

Location: P.O. Box 1422 Gig Harbor, WA 98335

The Peninsula FISH Food Bank accepts donations year round.

Our mission: Neighbor helping neighbor in need with food and other assistance as they move toward self sufficiency.

Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Closed Thanksgiving Day

Peninsula FISH Food Bank
253-858-6179

Location: 4303 Burnham Drive, Gig Harbor, WA. 98335

Our Mission: 'To develop public awareness of the urgent need for preparedness in the event of local emergency or major disaster'

Pierce County faces a variety of potential hazards and disasters. Everything from volcanic eruptions to toxic materials spills to winter storms to earthquakes. Preparedness is not an event - it is a mind-set and a process.

pep-c.org@gmail.com

Location: PO Box 31, Fox Island, WA 98333

Gig Harbor & Fox Island Parks directory, weekly updates, meeting schedules, interactive parks map & more.

PenMet Parks is proud to offer a wide variety of Parks and Recreation opportunities for the community!

The mission of the Peninsula Metropolitan Park District is to enhance the quality of life on the Gig Harbor Peninsula by providing park and recreational opportunities for all of its citizens.

PenMet Parks
253-858-3400

Location: 3622 Grandview Street, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

San Souci Club

San Souci is a Fox Island club, which meets the first Thursday of the month at various locations.

FICRA - The purpose of FICRA is to promote matters pertaining to the development, health, welfare, and safety of Fox Island residents, and to provide recreation and social activities.
FICRA meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM at the NCC.
For community center rentals: rentals@ficra.org

Location: 690 9th Ave, Fox Island

The Nichols Community Center on Fox Island, Washington is available for rental for your private party, wedding, wedding reception, meetings, or classes. This Historic School House is on the National Register of Historic Places.

rentals@ficra.org

Location: 690 9th Ave, Fox Island, WA 98333

The Fox Island Cemetery is located at 797 6th Ave, Fox Island, WA. Many war veterans are buried there, as well as Fox Island's early pioneers, and Washington's Governor Dixy Lee Ray. Burials from private lands and a small cemetery in Sylvan were moved to the current 2 acre site in 1910.

Judy Wilson
253-686-0274

Location: 797 6th Ave, Fox Island, WA

HISTORY OF THE FOX ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT

From all indications the year of 1956 had the appearance of being very dry and dangerous so on May 17, 1956, Fire District No. 5 loaned a surplus 1941 Ford pumper to Fox Island.  The truck was housed at the old store at the ferry landing, which was then owned and operated by Wayne Peterson and Gail McAfee.

Eight years later the voters elected to become a part of Pierce County Fire Protection District Number 5.  By 1977 new equipment made additional space a necessity and construction was started on the fire station at Ninth Ave. and Kamus Drive.  Living quarters were included in the construction allowing for a resident volunteer firefighter to maintain the equipment and facility.  In 1989 the resident quarters were moved to a mobile home adjacent to the stat...

Location: 906 Kamus Drive, Fox Island, WA 98333

The Fox Island Garden Club offers monthly garden tips and free gardening advice from the
Master Gardener, Linda Dodds.

The Fox Island Sandspit is now owned by PenMet Parks, and is open to the public during daytime hours.

Contact PenMet Parks for more information. PenMet Parks

Location: 55 Bella Bella, Fox Island, WA 98333

Fox Island Mutual Water Association (FIMWA) is a nonprofit cooperative providing safe drinking water to residents of Fox Island, Washington. Established in 1978, the association manages a system of eight wells and six reservoirs with a total storage capacity of over 650,000 gallons.

FIMWA serves approximately 1,345 connections and is state-approved for up to 1,900.

Contact FIMWA

Michael Ireland, 253-549-2671

The Fox Island Yacht Club, located on scenic Cedrona Bay. Membership activities include cruises, barbeques, pancake breakfasts, Commodores Ball and much much more.

Location: 1061 12th Ave, Fox Island, WA 98333

Interested in Joining Girl Scouts? Fox Island is home to Girl Scout Troops for girls aged 6 - 17.

Fox Island's Girl Scout Troop meets at the Nichols Community Center on Mondays.

Location: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave., Fox Island

The mission of the Fox Island Historical Society is to enrich the greater community through the discovery, preservation, and sharing of knowledge about the history of Fox Island.

There are dioramas, rotating exhibits, displays representing individuals, Native American tribal history, and agricultural machinery. In addition, please visit the research room, museum store, and a large selection of used books for purchase. We also have the Acheson log cabin, built in 1908, open for tours.

There are more than 3000 artifacts on display, including Dioramas, exhibits, and a display describing Dr. Dixy Lee Ray, former Governor of Washington.

Karen Kretschmer - President
253-514-5884

PO Box 242,
Fox Island, WA 98333

Location: 1017 9th Avenue, Fox Island, WA 98333

Crime on Fox Island is increasing at an alarming rate. Our goal is to develop both short term and long-term solutions to this very important issue. A community crime prevention committee has recently been formed to deal with this problem.

To report suspicious activity, please call the Crime Watch Hotline: 253-549-7744, or

Submit an Incident Report on FI-Ready.org

To find out why the bridge flags are up, call: 253-549-7744.

Citizens Patrol Hotline

Location: 690 9th Ave, Fox Island