Community briefs (Nov. 6, 2015 edition)
Healing Hearts Psychic fair Nov. 7
BREMERTON - The ninth annual Healing Hearts Psychic Fair, presented by Chalice Hart, is Nov. 7 at the Baymont Inn, on Kitsap Way.
This event features a day of enlightenment and healing provided by the area's most gifted psychics and healers. Talented vendors from around the Pacific
Northwest will be offering unique and magical items, and they will have classes on healing and magical modalities.
Nourish your soul, body, mind and heart with a variety of readings including psychic, tarot, Druidic, palmistry, and channeling. Receive a massage, Reiki, or
other type of healing session.
Enjoy good food, free entertainment, safe, temporary henna body-artistry, raffles and more.
All readers, healers, entertainers, instructors and the staff are volunteers donating their time and talents to help bring attendees insight, clarity, peace,
and healing.
Admission is free. For more information email Administrator@healingheartsfair.org or visit https://www.facebook.com/HealingHeartsPsychicFair.
Money, politics and democracy
The League of Women Voters of Kitsap's next community meeting will focus on money in politics and how it affects democracy. The free meeting is 6:30-9 p.m.
Nov. 19 at Poulsbo City Hall, 200 NE Moe St. Co-sponsors are the Kitsap Sun and Kitsap Regional Library. The discussion will be recorded by BKAT for
rebroadcast on Comcast Ch. 12 and Wave Broadband Ch. 3. For information visit www.lwv-kitsap.org or contact Kim Abel, kbabel@wavecable.com, or 360-874-6774.
Macy Gray performs at Admiral Theatre
BREMERTON - Macy Gray, multi-platinum selling artist, will perform 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Admiral Theatre in Bremerton. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6
p.m. dinner. Tickets start at $20.
Gray is a singer, songwriter, actress and mother of three, who has been overturning fan expectations and industry formulas since the 2000 release of her
critically acclaimed debut album, "On How Life Is."
The album and Gray's single "I Try" were massive global hits, launching a career that includes multiple Grammys and MTV awards, over 25 million records sold
and a thriving acting career.
Gray's genres range from experimental soul and alternative rock to retro-disco and hip-hop.
For more information on the performance, visit www.admiraltheatre.org/events/macygray.
Holiday Craft Fair
BREMERTON - From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Crownhill Elementary's parent teacher association will host a craft fair and silent auction at the
school, 1500 Rocky Point Road, Bremerton. There is free admission to the event.
Tracyton's Bazaar By the Bay Nov. 21
TRACYTON - Find an extra special Christmas gift during the Tracyton Bazaar By the Bay Nov. 21. The event will feature handmade arts and crafts, a bake sale,
a white elephant sale, hot soup and sandwiches. It will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tracyton United Methodist Church, 5153 Naomi Ave. Vendor tables are still
available.
For more information call 360-373-6425 or email Tracyton_umc@yahoo.com.
'Pop-up' book store coming to Bremerton
BREMERTON - Liberty Bay Books is coming to Bremerton for the holiday months of November and December. The store will be at 409 Pacific Ave., near Hot Java
and the Admiral Theater. "Currently Bremerton, population 40,000, has NO new bookstore," Liberty Bay Books stated. "We will be staffing our Small Indie
Bookstore from our Poulsbo location with new books: best sellers, regional authors, favorite children titles, sidelines, cards, games, and more." The store
will be open Halloween day (with staff wearing costumes) to hand out candy to Bremerton readers. The store will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday through
Sunday to start. The store could be open beyond December if there is enough support.
Salmon to be celebrated Nov. 14
CHICO - Watch migrating salmon and learn from fish biologists at two spots on Chico Creek in Bremerton Nov. 14.
Activities are for all ages and include informational booths, refreshments, and viewing salmon in the stream. Biologists will talk about the various types of
salmon in Kitsap, the salmon life cycle and healthy fish habitat.
This free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at two creek locations: Mountaineers Foundation Rhododendron Preserve and Chico Salmon Park at Golf Club Hill
Road and Chico Way.
Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. A visit to the Mountaineers Foundation Rhododendron Preserve involves a hike down to the stream through old
growth forest with the last walking tour starting at 1 p.m. Or stop by anytime from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chico Salmon Park.
For further information and directions to the viewing sites, visit www.kitsapsalmontours.org or call WSU Kitsap Extension at 360-337-7224.
Another opportunity to view salmon is also available on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Poulsbo's Fish Park.
Salmon Tours is sponsored by Clean Water Kitsap, WSU Kitsap Extension, WA Sea Grant, Great Peninsula Conservancy, Kitsap PUD, Mountaineers Foundation, The
Mountaineers, Chico Salmon Park Stewardship Group, and the Suquamish Tribe.
Silverdale library book sale Nov. 11
SILVERDALE - The Silverdale Friends of the Library will hold their November monthly book sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, in the Hess Room of the
library, located at 3450 NW Carlton St. in old town Silverdale.
The regular Monday sales are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be held on November 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
All the books that can be put in a library-provided grocery bag will sell for $5 per bag. Bag sale dates are Saturday, Nov. 11 and Monday sales on the 2nd,
9th and 16th. Monday the 23rd and 30th will be regular priced sales.
All proceeds go to support the many programs our library provides to the community.
Jayhawkers meet Nov. 7
The Kitsap Jayhawkers will meet 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at The Airport Diner. Come and have fun playing White Elephant Bingo. Attendees should bring
nice, unwanted items for game prizes. Also, members may bring canned goods and/or non-perishables such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and facial tissues, for
the Food Bank. New members are always welcome. Call Doris Rice at 360-792-9151 for more information.
Learn about OC cybersecurity degree
BREMERTON - Learn about Western on the Peninsula's Cybersecurity degree program where students will be able to earn a Bachelor in Science in Computer and
Information Systems Security. The program will begin in the 2016-2017 academic year and will build upon the two-year cybersecurity degree programs at Olympic
College and Peninsula College. The session is 5 p.m. on Nov. 19 at Olympic College Bremerton - Room T-213. Learn more at wwu.edu/Cyber.
Bremerton community meeting Nov. 12
BREMERTON - Council Member Leslie Daugs will host a District 2 community meeting 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.
The meeting will be held in the conference room of the Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County located at 3559 Wheaton Way and will feature Kitsap Transit
Officials including Ed Coviello, transportation and land use planner. Coviello will provide an update and answer questions about the proposed service changes
in Kitsap Transit Routes in East Bremerton. All City of Bremerton residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
Bremerton District 4 meeting
Bremerton City Council President Greg Wheeler will host a District 4 Neighborhood Meeting 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9.
The meeting will be held in the basement of the Community of Christ at Memorial Lutheran Church located at the corner of 10th and Veneta and will feature a
discussion by Olympic College Officials. They will give an update and answer questions about the new College Instruction Center. All City of Bremerton
residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
Free chamber music performances Nov. 15
BREMERTON - The Bremerton Youth Symphony Elite Chamber Ensembles will perform a free concert of small ensemble performances 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, at
at Collective Visions Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave., in Bremerton.
The three groups the concert will feature are the Elite Woodwind Quintet, The Elite Brass Ensemble, and The Elite Chamber Strings Ensemble. Gallery doors
will open at 12 noon so that interested persons may view the current show which celebrates the 21st anniversary of the opening of the gallery.
Concert attendees are strongly encouraged to reserve a seat by calling the gallery at 360-551-7526. Learn more at www.collectivevisions.com.
Senior Singles meet Nov. 1
BREMERTON - Kitsap Senior Singles meet 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 3201 Pine Road NE in bremerton. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share; play cards.
Bonsai club meets Nov. 20
BREMERTON - Evergreen Bonsai Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20. Michael Hagedorn, a Japanese trained professional bonsai artist, will be the
speaker, giving advice and direction on taking bonsai to the next level.
The free meeting will be held at Crossroads Neighborhood Church, 7555 Old Military Road NE, in Bremerton. Visitors are welcome. For further information
contact Ruth Anderson, 360-626-1264 or rutha33@msn.com.
Bead shop to demonstrate projects Nov. 10-14
BREMERTON - Echo artworks Bead Shop and Gallery will celebrate its 12th Anniversary Nov. 10-14.
There will be daily tool demonstrations as well as make-and-take projects for all ages and skill levels. Light refreshments will be served featuring products
from Stonewall Kitchen. Owner and artist Beth Shea will be sharing her techniques for using vintage and natural materials in found object jewelry and art.
Echo artworks opened its doors in Bremerton in November of 2003 after owner Beth Shea had moved across the country intending to finish her master's degree in
marine biology. A broken leg necessitated a change of plans; after looking for work that could accommodate her recovery, Shea decided to make her hobby a
full time job.
"I have always made jewelry on the side, for myself and friends, and had taught workshops at local beads stores, so I thought I would give it a try-at least
while I recovered from the break. That was over 12 years ago, so I guess I'm still recovering."
Echo artworks specializes in vintage, natural and unusual beads and mixed media art supplies. They teach a variety of workshops from basic bead stringing to
silversmithing and glass bead making.
The shop is located at 626 N. Callow Ave., in Bremerton.
Lutheran Bazaar Nov. 14
SILVERDALE - The Silverdale Lutheran Church will have a fall bazaar 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. Vendors, handcrafted items, a bake sale, crafts,
bratwurst and pie lunch. The church is located at 11701 Ridgepoint Drive. Call 692-9263 for more information.
Theatre wants your un-produced short play
POULSBO - The Jewel Box Theatre is sponsoring its first short play festival, "Small Treasures," May 7-8th, 2016. The theatre invites Kitsap residents to
submit their un-produced short play (staged readings or competition pieces are fine) in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word format.
Up to two plays that are 10 minutes long may be submitted. The author's name and contact information must be on the title page. No more than six characters
can be in the play. Both family and "edgy" plays are accepted, but any profanity or questionable themes should not be gratuitous and should be necessary to
the story. Staging must be simple and special effects within reason.
Deadline for entries is Dec. 1 and winners will be announced in January. Send entries and questions to musikforhire@comcast.net with SUBJECT: Small
Treasures. There is no cash prize for winning --just bragging rights and a fully staged production by a Jewel Box directors.
Learn about animal careers at zoo Nov. 14
TACOMA - Students from sixth-grade through college age can see firsthand what it takes to be a zookeeper, zoo veterinarian, marine biologist or environmental
educator during Career Day at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Nov. 14.
Attendees will see special animal presentations, learn how staff biologists care for animals, pick up free information and have opportunities to visit
behind-the-scenes areas of the zoo.
Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m., with activities running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pre-registration is not required, but all students must check in before getting
their tickets.
For more information visit www.pdza.org/career-information.
Pfeferstein named to Columbia College dean's list
COLUMBIA, Missouri - Ryann A. Pfeferstein of Silverdale was named to the Columbia College dean's list for the June-August and August-October 2015 sessions.
To be named to the dean's list a student must have completed 12 semester hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a four-point scale.
Pfeferstein attends the Marysville, Washington, campus.
Volunteer aboard tall ship Fiddlers Dream
BROWNSVILLE - Kitsap Maritime is looking for fun people who are interested in learning and working on Kitsap's tall ship, Schooner Fiddlers Dream. Volunteer
orientation is at the Kitsap Maritime office near the Brownsville Marina. Learn more at www.kitsapmaritime.org or call 360-633-7421.
Timber class Nov. 7
SEDRO-WOOLLEY - Learn to recognize the value of timber, niche markets, the log manufacturing process, and what can be done to optimize for long-term timber
value and specialty forest products during a timber workshop Nov. 7.
Topics this class will cover include niche timber markets, identifying timber grades, log manufacturing for highest value, techniques to grow high value
timber and managing mixed species forests.
The workshop is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Sedro-Woolley High School Library, 1235 Third Street. Registration fee is $15 and covers event costs
and lunch. Register at http://optimizetimbervalue.eventbrite.com.
Ken Osborn of Arbor Pacific Forestry Service in Mount Vernon will be the featured speaker. Presenters will also include logging contractors and log buyers
from the area. From 9 a.m. to early afternoon the class meets inside at the library. After lunch, the class will travel to a nearby site and join technical
experts for a tour to see examples of how to manage forests to optimize timber value.
Visit www.nnrg.org/skagitwatershed for more information.
'Jingle Fest' craft show Nov. 7
The second annual "Jingle Fest" Holiday Craft and Gift Show benefit for Meals on Wheels is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Best Western
Silverdale Beach Hotel, 3073 NW Bucklin Hill Road, in Silverdale.
The show will feature artisan/crafters, direct sales vendors and local small businesses offering a wide array of gifts. Free admission, however voluntary
donations of winter items (gloves, socks, scarves, beanies, hand warmers) will be accepted at the door for holiday gift bags for home-bound seniors. Learn
more at www.mealsonwheelskitsap.org.
Kitsap Mall's holiday festivities
Whether you're reveling in holiday traditions or creating new ones, Kitsap Mall celebrates the season with you and yours.
• Santa arrives at the mall 10-11 a.m. on Nov. 14 at the north court.
• Photos with Santa is Nov. 14 through Dec. 24. Schedule a reservation at www.mysantaexperience.com.
• Donate a new, unwrapped gift for those less fortunate at the Giving Tree located in the JC Penney Court. Nov. 14 - Dec. 20.
• Paws with Claus pet photos, 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 19. Well-mannered cats, dogs and other friendly pets are invited to spend time at Center Court with Santa.
• Jingle All the Way, Nov. 21-Dec. 20. Carols, hymns and traditional holiday music are performed by local performers and school districts including Central
Kitsap and North Kitsap elementary and middle schools, Northwinds, Hula and Tuba Christmas, adding a festive touch to the season. Performances will be held
at the North Court. Visit www.shopkitsapmall.com for a schedule.
• Thanksgiving and Black Friday, 6 p.m.-midnight, Nov. 26, and 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 27.
• Holiday Wrap Up community gift-wrapping tables. Free wrapping, but donations appreciated. Nov. 27 - Dec. 24.
Financial coffee club to meet
SILVERDALE - John L. Moroney, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, will host a coffee club at 8:15 a.m. on fourth Wednesdays at Edward Jones, 2416 NW
Myhre Road Suite 102, Silverdale. To reserve a seat, call Teresa at 360-692-1216.
Business showcase Nov. 17
KITSAP BE$T Annual Showcase featuring the products and services of 35 local companies will be held 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Elks Lodge in
Bremerton at 4131 Pine Road.
Kitsap Business Education, Support and Training got its start in Bremerton 14 years ago as an extension of the Washington CASH program in Seattle. Current
and past graduates of the program will be showing their goods and services at the showcase. Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent will speak at the graduation of the
fall BE$T class. The BE$T program provides an eight-week business training program and support program to enterprising individuals so they may gain self-
sufficiency through small business ownership. Over the years, the program has helped over 1,000 graduates.
The businesses created by graduates of the program range from Texas-style barbecue to industrial powder coating. For more information contact Kitsap BE$T at
360-473-2141 or www.kcr.org/best.htm.
Free care-giving seminar Nov. 10
Kitsap County's Aging and Long-Term Care Family Caregiver Support Program is hosting free seminars for unpaid family and volunteer caregivers from 9 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Best Western Silverdale Beach Hotel, 3073 NW Bucklin Hill Road. Seminars will include: Legal issues related to
caregiving; Self-care for caregivers; and medication management. Registration is required for all who wish to attend. Call 360-337-5700 or 800-562-6418.
Washington State Ferries is hiring
WSF is hiring entry-level crew members to start working in the spring of 2016. WSF's goal is to hire up to 35 "ordinary seamen" for on-call positions around
Puget Sound. These crew members are part of WSF's front line. On board the ferry, the seamen are responsible for the safety of passengers and the cleanliness
of the boats. The seamen help tie up the vessel and assist both walk-on and drive-on customers. In addition, every seaman stands by to assist "able seamen"
with fire, rescue and abandon ship emergency situations. Learn more at http://bit.ly/1PXdib3.
Waterfowl photo contest
Submit your best bird photos to the Adopt A Stream Foundation's waterfowl photo contest. Photos of the following fowls are accepted: Wood Duck, Goldeneye,
Hooded Merganser, American Wigeon, Great Blue Heron, Green-backed Heron, Green-winged Teal, Mallard, Gadwal, Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead, Canada Goose,
Ruddy Duck, and Belted Kingfisher. Email high-resolution images to aasf@streamkeeper.org with a subject line: Waterfowl Photo Contest. The best photos will
be placed together on an interpretive sign placed next to the Water Fowl Overlook with the photographers name next to each photoDeadline is Nov. 22. For
more information visit http://goo.gl/u58FE9 or call 425-316-859.
Diabetes health fair Nov. 12
BREMERTON - A diabetes health fair will be at The Willows of Bremerton on 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.
Learn about latest research, gain tips for staying healthy with diabetes and meet professionals and individuals with common health goals. Attendees are
invited to hear talks from local experts on diabetes medicine and visit booths. Each speaker will hold a question and answer session following his or her
talk to provide additional insight on unique health concerns. Sugar-free snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the event. The free event will
be at 3201 Pine Road NE in Bremerton. For more information or to RSVP to this event, please call The Willows front desk at 360-479-8522.
Donate toiletry items for those in need
BREMERTON - As the holiday season approaches, AAA Washington is teaming up with the YWCA ALIVE Shelter to provide an opportunity for those in need to have a
fresh start to their day.
The drive collected nearly 600,000 toiletry items for local charities the past seven years, and distributed more than 8,700 pounds of donations last year.
"For families struggling to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table, our charity partners tell us these donations make a big difference," said
Victoria Ramirez, AAA Bremerton Store Manager.
Donations of new, full- and sample-size toiletry items such as conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes are accepted.
"Many of us don't have to think much about hygiene, it something we take care of every morning," said Ramirez. "But if you have few resources, these toiletry
items make a big difference. They can make you feel confident, especially as you head into a job interview for example."
Donations may be dropped off at the AAA Bremerton store, located at 5700 Kitsap Way. Donations made at the AAA Bremerton store will benefit the YWCA ALIVE
Shelter. All donations stay in the community where they are collected.
For more information visit www.aaa.com/SoapForHope.
Donate Christmas gifts to overseas children
KITSAP - Operation Christmas Child - the world's largest Christmas project of its kind - will spread joy to millions of children around the world by filling
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shoeboxes with fun toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement.
"Through the simple act of filling a shoebox, someone can make a tangible difference in the life of a child halfway around the world. Anyone can participate
and bring joy to a child facing difficult circumstances," said Greater Kitsap County volunteer coordinator Tamara Henry.
The project is sponsored by Samaritan's Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization.
Collection sites are:
Silverdale: Silverdale United Methodist Church, 9982 Silverdale Way NW.
Hours vary, but will be 4-6 p.m. on most days from Nov. 16-23. For full schedule visit http://goo.gl/syemIB.
Bremerton: H & K Insurance, 3105 Wheaton Way.
Hours vary, but will be 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. most days Nov. 16-23. For full schedule visit http://goo.gl/syemIB.
Child care ratings online
KITSAP - The Washington State Department of Early Learning's online resource Child Care Check will now feature quality ratings for each licensed child care
provider and early learning program in the database that has been rated.
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