Fox Island Organizations

Fox Island Garden Club
The Fox Island Garden Club offers monthly garden tips and free gardening advice from the
Master Gardener, Linda Dodds.
Call: Linda Dodds  at   
Website: http://www.foxislandwa.net/garden.htm

Fox Island Historical Society
The purpose of the Museum is to display artifacts used by people on the Island through the years. There are more than 3000 artifacts on display, including Dioramas, exhibits, and a display describing Dr. Dixy Lee Ray, former Governor of Washington.
Call: Marie Weis - President  at 253-549-2461  
Address: 1017 Ninth Avenue, PO Box 242 Fox Island, WA
Website: http://www.FoxIslandMuseum.org

Sand & Soil Garden Club
The Sand & Soil Garden Club of Fox Island meets the second Thursday of the month at 11:00 AM, September through June.
Call: Annie Rosello  at 253-549-4178  
Website: http://www.foxislandwa.net/sandandsoil.htm

The Fox Island Chapel Preservation Society
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.

Address: 400 6th Avenue, Fox Island, WA 98333
Website: http://www.foxislandchapel.net

Fox Island Community and Recreation Association
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
Call: Jim Braden - President  at   
Address: 690 9th Ave, Fox Island
Website: http://www.ficra.org

Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts on Fox Island
FICRA sponsors Boy Scout Troop 27 on Fox Island.

We are looking for boys aged 11 - 17, to have fun camping, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, swimming, bicycling, learning new outdoor skills and more.

Interested in joining Boy Scouts or Cub Scouts on Fox Island?
Contact Scout Leader John Ohlson to find out more.
Call: John Ohlson  at 253-549-2701  
Address: 690 9th Ave, Fox Island
Website: http://www.troop27BSA.com

Coast Guard - Northwest Watch
"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.
Call: LCDR Billeaudeaux, and Chief Alholm  at (206)-220-7237  
Address: 915 Second Ave, RM 3584, Seattle, WA 98174
Website: http://www.uscg.mil/d13/nwwatch/

Crime Watch - Citizens Patrol
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.
Call: Van Manning  at   
Address: 690 9th Ave, Fox Island
Website: http://www.ficra.org/crime-watch.htm

Envirocorps Volunteer Opportunities
Envirocorps is a nonprofit organization that provides you with self-directed opportunities to serve your community.
Volunteering with Envirocorps enables you to get some exercise, enhance parks and other natural areas accessible to the public, meet others who share your interests, enjoy the outdoors, and spend valuable time with your children. We invite you to search our database for volunteer opportunities near you.
Call: Vernon Young  at 253-265-6162  
Website: http://www.envirocorps.org

FI Alliance Church of Fox Island
Student Ministries and Kids World. Please call the office for further information.

Address: 655 6th Avenue, Fox Island
Website: http://www.foxisland.org

FI United Church of Christ
Fox Island United Church of Christ.
Rev. Janet K. Matthews, Pastor
Erin Reetz, Office Manager (fiuccsec@centurytel.net)

Weddings/Facility Rentals – lwickline@comcast.net
Call: Rev. Janet K. Matthews  at 253-549-2420  
Address: 726 6th Avenue, Fox Island
Website: http://www.foxislanducc.org

Fox Island Community & Recreation Association
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 Nichols Community Center.
Call: Jim Braden - FICRA President  at 253-549-4542  
Address: PO Box 25, Fox Island, WA 98333
Website: http://www.ficra.org/

Fox Island Fire Station
Volunteer Captain: Bob Gandara
Call: Pierce County Fire District #5 Headquarters  at 253-851-3111  
Address: 906 Kamus Drive
Website: http://www.foxislandwa.net/fire.htm

Fox Island Mutual Water Association
FIMWA - Fox Island Mutual Water Association
Call: Harry Ireland  at 253-549-2671  
Website: http://www.foxislandwa.net/fimwa.htm

Fox Island Post Office
Visit the Fox Island Post Office for all your postal needs.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Call: Rachel Detwiler, Postmaster  at 253-549-2517  
Address: 6th Ave & Fox Drive
Website: http://www.foxislandwa.net/post_off.htm

Fox Island Sandspit
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.
Call: PenMet Parks  at   
Address: 55 Bella Bella
Website: http://www.foxislandwa.net/fox_island_sand_spit.htm

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

Commodore, Matt Hulcher
Call: Commodore, Matt Hulcher  at   
Address: 1061 12th Ave, Fox Island
Website: http://www.fiyc.com

Gig Harbor Chamber Of Commerce
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.
Call: Gig Harbor Chamber Of Commerce  at (888) 553-5438  
Address: 3302 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor, WA
Website: http://www.gigharborchamber.com

Girl Scouts
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.
Call: Vicki Baltmiskis  at 253-265-8590  
Address: Nichols Community Center, 690 9th Ave., Fox Island
Website: http://www.girlscoutsww.org/

Habitat For Humanity - Gig Harbor Chapter
Habitat For Humanity is building two homes in the Gig Harbor area. For more information, contact Chairman Warren Hendrickson 253-265-1517 (Home)
253-973-9687 (Cell)
Call: Warren Hendrickson  at 253-265-1517  
Website: http://www.foxislandwa.net/habitat-for-humanity.htm

Nichols Community Center
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.
Call: J J Bland  at 253-228-8161  
Address: 690 9th Ave., Fox Island, WA 98333
Website: http://www.ficra.org/nichols-community-center.htm

Peninsula FISH Food Bank
The Peninsula FISH Food Bank accepts donations year round. They are located in the Gig Harbor Eagles Hall on Burnham Drive.

Monday Thursday & Friday from 9:30-3:30
Wednesday from 9:30-6pm
Call: Peninsula FISH Food Bank  at 253-858-6179  
Address: 4425 Burnham Drive, Gig Harbor, WA. 98335
Website: http://www.gigharborpeninsulafish.com/

Peninsulas Emergency Preparedness Committee
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.
Call: PEP-C  at   
Address: P. O. Box 1217 Gig Harbor, WA 98335-3217
Website: http://www.pep-c.org

PenMet Parks - Peninsula Metropolitan Park District
Gig Harbor & Fox Island Parks directory, weekly updates, meeting schedules, interactive parks map & more.

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.
Call: Marc Connelly  at 253-858-3400  
Address: 3622 Grandview Street, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Website: http://www.penmetparks.org

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