Karen Markovich, the owner of Admire Medical Aesthetics, and her husband have been married 39 years and she has lived in Kitsap County her entire life. The Markovichs have two adult children and grandchildren in Kitsap County. Before opening her practice eight years ago, Karen worked at a medical care facility in Kitsap for 39 years. She began her journey when she had … [Read more...] about Meet Locally Owned Admire Medical Aesthetics
New Neighbors Guide
Farmers Markets in the South Sound
Farmers Markets provide access to fresh, local, sustainable food and food products. At most of our local markets, you will find not only fresh fruits and vegetables, but also fresh-cut flower bouquets, garden and landscaping plants, artisan breads, farm fresh eggs and meats, and handcrafted items for gift giving, plus many markets have regular entertainment and dining out … [Read more...] about Farmers Markets in the South Sound
The Harbor History Museum
Nestled on the Gig Harbor waterfront where Donkey Creek meets the bay, the Harbor History Museum is celebrating its 14th year of operation. Yet the Museum’s campus has a much deeper history, first as a village site of the sx̌ʷəbabš , or Swift Water People, a band of the Puyallup Tribe. In the early 1900s it became the site of C.O. Austin’s log mill and later, the original site … [Read more...] about The Harbor History Museum
Life in Pierce County
Vibrant and diverse, Pierce County is made up of over 20 cities, including urban Tacoma, charming Gig Harbor and home of the Washington State Fair, Puyallup. The County is composed of historic structures and buildings, breathtaking waterfront views, lush rural land, quaint and welcoming suburbs, an ever-industrious energy, and is the neighbor to magnificent Mount Rainier. There … [Read more...] about Life in Pierce County
Enrolling in School in Pierce County
Choosing the best academic environment for your child can seem daunting when you move to a new area. There are numerous traditional options to consider—your neighborhood public school, a charter school, or private school—in addition to currently popular options such as online programs and homeschooling. Pierce County is home to 16 public school districts and several … [Read more...] about Enrolling in School in Pierce County