Since 2005, we have acted as stewards of the pier and surrounding recreational and ecological sites.

Friends of Harper Pier is a group of local residents, banded together through our love of our small, but mighty, Harper community.

What started as a local Facebook group has since grown into countless public-good initiatives and friendships galore.

Our website is launching in September 2021 to help foster activities and share information for the whole community, not just those utilizing Facebook.

Meet our Facebook and website admin below. We hope you join us!

We all volunteer our time towards this and do not accept donations at this time.

  • James Heytvelt

    James’ efforts have been pivotal in establishing the pier as it exists today. He hopes to soon pass the torch of community involvement to the next generation.

  • Aurora Alvis-Tollestrup

    Aurora, an accomplished special education teacher, has a passion for being involved in her community. She has been an administrator of the Friends of Harper Pier FaceBook group for several years.; keeping the comments civil and informative about the Harper Community.

  • Molly Rainey

    Molly, an accomplished journalist, Molly has written about the Harper Pier and community for several years. As a veteran administrator of the " Friends of Harper Pier Facebook page, she knows what is happening in Harper.

  • Joy McFate Lee

    Joy grew up just down the street from the pier. She’s an avid local history buff and delights in each sunrise and sunset she sees on Yukon Harbor.

  • Kinne Hawes

    Kinne Hawes has lived at Harper for 14 years. An attorney active in civic organizations, he believes the Harper Pier is a unique, community asset, built through the community’s initiative, and enjoyed by people all over Kitsap and beyond. We must preserve our public-use recreation in our growing Kitsap community.

  • Laurie Kallsen-Georges

    Laurie is a Harper resident of over 20 years. Her family goes back 4 generations of shoreline dwellers. She is a firm believer in the restorative powers of nature and a staunch supporter of public access to waterfront areas.

Learn more about the Pier’s current governance.