ARTS & CRAFTS

CRAFTERNOONS: Kitsap Regional Library in Little Boston hosts crafternoons for crafters to get together and work on handmade projects at 2:30 p.m. every Wednesday at 31980 Little Boston Road in Kingston. Info: www.krl.org or call (360) 297-2670.

CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION NORTHWEST: is seeking artists and studios to participate in the North Kitsap Art in the Woods tour, slated for Nov. 7-9. Entry fee is $100 per artist or $100 per studio. Info: Larry at (360) 779-9880 to register. Info: www.cafnw.org.

AUDITIONS

THE KINGSTON THEATER: Is casting for its annual holiday production of “A Christmas Carol” which will run Dec. 5-20 at the newly renovated Theater Barn across from Wolfle Elementary in Kingston. Any level of experience. Info: Call (360) 930-0066, kingstonrepertory@hotmail.com.

AUDITIONS FOR IGGY SCROOGE: CSTOCK director John Jensen will be auditioning actors for “The Salvation of Iggy Scrooge” along with music director Mark Jackson and vocal director Trina Williamson from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 and from 12-4 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way in Silverdale. Info: www.cstock.org or call Jensen at (360) 598-6914.

SING A SONG: The Puget Soundsters, a non-profit, community service, four-part chorus that sings for community events and local groups, is starting a new season and is looking for singers in all parts. The group meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Unity Church, 1712 Trenton Ave in Bremerton. Info: Jeanie at (360) 871-3260.

COMEDY

BPA PRESENTS THE EDGE: The Bainbridge Performing Arts resident improv troupe The Edge will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, 200 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, students, military and teachers. Info: www.theedgeimprov.com, www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org or call (206) 842-8569.

KIDS

STORYTIME: Barnes and Noble in the Kitsap Mall hosts a weekly storytime for kids at 11 a.m. every Saturday. Info: Call the store at (360) 698-0945.

KITSAPART SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: Offers classes ranging from cartooning to three-dimensional drawing to animal art for kids ages 8 to teens at its school, 3425 NW Byron St. in Old Town Silverdale. Info: www.kitsapart.com or call (360) 662-1542.

DANCE

BALLROOM DANCE AT THE BREMERTON ELKS: Classes in West Coast Swing and Rumba will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. respectively on Thursdays in October at the Bremerton Elks, 4131 Pine Road in Bremerton. An afternoon dance will follow the classes. Pre-registration recommended. Info: (360) 877-5181.

BALLROOM DANCE IN GORST: Classes in the Foxtrot and Waltz will be held at 6:30 p.m. Mondays throughout October at the Kitsap Square Dance Association at 6800 Old Belfair Highway in Gorst. Pre-registration recommended. Info: (360) 877-5181.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: Jerry and Becky Deeter begin another set of six-week classes through Central Kitsap Community Schools Sept. 25 through Nov. 6. Basic class will be from 7-8:15 p.m., followed by intermediate from 8:15-9 p.m. at Fairview Jr. High School, 8107 Central Valley Road in Bremerton. Cost is $70 per couple, $60 for seniors. Info: Call Jerry at (360) 779-4686 or CK Community Schools at (360) 662-1638.

LATIN NIGHT DANCE: With guest instructor Gene Magallanes will begin with a salsa lesson from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Sept. 27, followed by the DJ’d dance until 10:30 p.m. at the Seabold Community Hall, 14451 Komedal Road on Bainbridge. $5 for teens, $10 for adults. No partner necessary. Info: www.educatedfeet.net or e-mail sheila@educatedfeet.net.

BALLROOM DANCING: Is offered from 2-5 p.m. every Sunday at the Port Orchard Eagles, 4001 Jackson Ave. NE in Port Orchard, dancing to the live big band sounds of Eric Liebmann and Co. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for non. Info: www.foe2338.org or call (360) 876-2338.

GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS

MANCHESTER FALL GALA: The Manchester Gallery “A Big Idea” will host its fall gala with music from Marilyn Kay and Company and Sumi-e demonstration by Patrice Bruzas’ from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 27, 724 Bay St. in Port Orchard. Info: Call gallery director Paul Nuchims at (360) 895-4270 or email pnuchims@aol.com.

FINE WOOD FURNITURE: Will be the focus of an exhibit of three new works by three local artists, Cecil Ross, Robert Spangler and Howard Todd at the Island Gallery, 100 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. The show will hang throughout October while a reception is slated for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 3. Info: www.theislandgallery.net or call (206) 780-9500.

PRINTMAKING ON EXHIBITION: The Roby King Galleries annual invitational printmaking exhibition returns for its seventh year in October. The exhibit features mono-types, lino-cuts, etching, wood cuts and more from a variety of artists through the end of October. A reception is slated for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 3. Info: www.robykinggalleries.com or call (206) 842-2063.

CHECKERS ESPRESSO: Will be featuring “A Tribute to Baseball” from local artist Wally Heffner throughout the month of October, on its walls at 18881 Front St. in Poulsbo. Info: (360) 697-2559.

MARYLYN MILLER AND ED WESTON: Are the featured artists during September at the Kingston Art Gallery. Miller is known for her intricate collages while Weston is a sculptor and illustrator. The KAG is open Thursday through Monday in downtown Kingston. Info: www.kingstonartgallery.com or call (360) 297-5133.

THE GALLERY AT GRACE FEATURES: Longtime islander and photographer Ken Sellen with his collection of “People I Know” hanging in the gallery through the month of September. Info: Call Ann at (206) 842-9997.

LeROY AND WANDA JESFIELD: Two Belfair artists who have combined their efforts in photography and painting since marriage will be featured throughout September at the Sydney Art Gallery, 202 Sidney Ave. in Port Orchard. Info: www.sidneymuseumandarts.com or call 360) 876-3693.

PHOTOGRAPHER STEVE STOLEE: Displays his work in an exhibit titled “Flowers” throughout September in the lobby of Bainbridge Performing Arts playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge, which showcases regional artists in a monthly rotation. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org or call (206) 842-1163.

THE VERKSTED GALLERY: Is featuring two artists during September — Dan “the Typo Man” Spence combining antique typewriter parts with stained glass and Jerry Lyman, antler artist extraordinaire. Their work will be featured amongst the Verksted’s 30-some other artists throughout the month at 18937 Front St. in Poulsbo. Info: www.verkstedgallery.com or call (360) 697-4470.

SIDNEY ARTS GALLERY: In Port Orchard will feature artwork by Belfair artists LeRoy and Wanda Jesfield through Sept. 30. The gallery is located at 202 Sidney Ave. Info: www.sidneymuseumandarts.com or call (360) 876-3693.

FESTIVAL

OLD MILL DAYS: Port Gamble hosts in annual Old Mill Days Festival, featuring a classic car show, lumberjack competition, forest festival, fireworks and live music Sept. 26-28 throughout the North Kitsap town. Info: www.oldmilldays.com.

LITERARY

DOCTOR STEVEN E. CURTIS: Will be discussing and signing copies of his book “Understanding Your Child’s Behavior” at 6 p.m. Oct. 2 at Bethel Avenue Books, 1037 Bethel Ave. in Port Orchard. Info: www.bethelavebook.com or call (360) 876-7500.

BAINBRIDGE BOOK SALE: The Bainbridge Friends of the library will be hosting a book sale from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. Info: www.bifriends.org.

NORTH KITSAP BOOK SALE: North Kitsap Friends of the Library are hosting a used book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Poulsbo Library, 700 Lincoln Ave. in Poulsbo. Info: (360) 779-2915.

‘ALIVE AND WELL IN PAKISTAN:’ A multimedia presentation by journalist Ethan Casey will be at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge as part of the library’s Travelogue Series. Free. Info: (206) 842-4162.

THE BEST OF CUTLER ANDERSON: Eagle Harbor Book Co. presents a slide show by James Cutler, Bainbridge-based founder of the firm Cutler Anderson Architects, on the new book “The Best of Cutler Anderson Architects” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Eagle Harbor, 157 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.cutler-anderson.com, www.eagleharborbooks.com or call the store at (206) 842-5332.

‘WOMEN TO RECKON WITH:’ A new book by Gary Peterson and Glynda Shaad, is an illustrated study of the indomitable women who helped tame the Olympic wilderness. Meet the authors and hear the stories at 3 p.m. Sept. 27 at Barnes and Noble in the Kitsap Mall in Silverdale, or from noon-4 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Dauntless Bookstore in Port Gamble. Info: Call Barnes and Noble at (360) 698-1668, call the Dauntless at (360) 297-4043.

MUSIC

LIVE AT THE PEGASUS: Ken Cofield brings low-down, lo-fi songs from a dry country at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 followed by island singer/songwriter Eddie Williams at the same time Sept. 27. Sunday, Sept. 28 will be an open mic for all styles. All shows are all ages, by donation at the Pegasus Coffeehouse, 131 Parfitt Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.pegasuscoffeehouse.com or call (206) 842-6725.

LAST CHANCE VOTER REGISTRATION SHOW: Features Sloppy Joe and the Carbombs, Janison Penn and more at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Artists For Freedom and Unity hall, 318 Callow in Bremerton. All ages, bar w/ ID, $5 cover, $3 with voter registration card or by registering at the door. Info: www.myspace.com/artistforfreedomandunity.

THE CHARLESTON PRESENTS: Avatar Among Us with Older Brother Robot and Krome at 7 p.m. tonight, followed by Darkness Stole the Sky, Rustbelt, Victims Voices and Vividus at the same time Sept. 25, followed by Anchor Down with The Damage Done, Artimus Maximus, The Extinct, Hearts Divided, LOTC at the same time Sept. 26. All shows are all ages, bar w/ ID with a $5 cover at the Chuck, 333 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/thecharlestonmusicvenue.

WINTERLAND HOSTS: “I Saved Winterland” show featuring Kitsap rock supergroups The Moens and Stone Axe along with Artimus Maximus, James Hunnicutt and the Revolvers, Mike Moen and many more starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 25, followed by Madmartigan with Gimmie Guns and guests at 9 p.m. Sept. 26 and Bender with Nixx Lazy Eye, Arsenal Way and Over an Omen at 9 p.m. Sept. 27. All shows are 21+, $5 cover at Winterland, 1220 Sylvan Way in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/winterlandrocks or call the bar at (360) 479-5686.

THE MANETTE SALOON HOSTS: James Hunnicutt and Bret Phillips for free acoustic nights at 8 p.m. tonight and Sept. 25 followed by Ruxton Towers with Search Rescue at 9 p.m. Sept. 26 and DNAMC & Friends at 9 p.m. Sept. 27. All shows are 21+ with a $5 cover for Ruxton Towers and DNAMC, at the Manette, 2113 E. 11th St. in Bremerton. Info: Call (360) 792-0801.

TIZLEY’S EUROPUB FEATURES: An open mic night at 8 p.m. tonight, followed by Me and The Boys string band at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 and The Hayburners at 8 p.m. Sept. 27. All shows are all ages, bar w/ ID, no cover charge at Tizley’s, located upstairs off of Front Street in Poulsbo. Info: www.tizleys.com or call (360) 394-0080.

THE GLOBAL BEAN HOSTS: A celtic jam session at 7 p.m. tonight, followed by Seattle singer/songwriter Tamara Lewis at 7 p.m. Sept. 25, The Hayburners at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 and Thomas Kessler and Ali Marcus at 8 p.m. Sept. 27. All shows are all ages, cup of coffee for the cover at The Global Bean, 2061 NW Myhre Road, ste. 101 in Silverdale. Info: www.theglobalbean.com or call (360) 692-9582.

THE EAGLE HARBOR JAZZ CLUB: A seven-piece local jazz band will be giving a toe-tapping concert of jazz blues and standards at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Island Music Guild Hall, 10598 Valley Road on Bainbridge Island. Tickets are $10 and benefit the IMG. Info: www.islandmusic.org or call the IMG at (260) 780-6911.

FIRST SUNDAYS AT THE COMMONS: Presents classical guitarist Michael Partington in concert with the Kairos String Quartet at 4 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Bainbridge Commons near waterfront park, 402 Brien Dr. in Bainbridge. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for students. Info: www.firstsundaysconcerts.org.

BREMERTON SYMPHONY’S 66th SEASON: Begins with “Tchaikovsky meets Brahms” featuring guest artist, pianist Dainius Vaicekonis, under the baton of Elizabeth Stoyanovich at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Bremerton Performing Arts Center, 1500 13th St. in Bremerton. Tickets are $24 for adults, $10 for kids; group rates available. Info: bremertonsymphony.wordpress.com or call (360) 373-1722.

JAZZ AT THE BAYSIDE BROILER: Upstairs on the wharf, 18779 Front Street, Poulsbo, will feature the jazz trio The Lindsays from 6-8 p.m. every Friday and Don Wiens’ mellow jazz on Tenor Sax from 5:45-8:45 p.m. every Saturday. Info:www.baysidebroiler.net.

JAZZ WITH MARK LEWIS: Local jazzman is performing with a slue of different Northwest jazz musicians from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays throughout the month at the El Coral Mexican restaurant in Bremerton. Info: www.marklewismusic.com or call (360) 692-2540.

BELLA LUNA PIZZERIA: Located on the slab in Suquamish hosts an open mic from 6:30 p.m. to close ever Tuesday and Thursday for both songs and spoken word. Info: www.bellalunapizza.com or call (360) 598-5398.

THE JAZZ HOUSE: Located at 322 Pacific Ave. in Bremerton, provides live jazz from a house band starting around 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights. Info: Call (360) 373-2006.

THE KITSAP CHORDSMEN: A local barbershop chorus meets and sings weekly from 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays at the Olympic Evangelical Free Church, 14861 Silverdale Way in Silverdale. New singers and visitors welcome. Info: (360) 337-7464.

THE TREEHOUSE LOUNGE: Located above the Magnolia Cafe on Front Street in downtown Poulsbo hosts an open mic session at 8 p.m. every Thursday. 21+. Info: (360) 697-1447.

SILVERDALE’S NEWEST MUSICAL COFFEE SHOP: The Global Bean, located at 2021 NW Myhre, ste. 101 in Silverdale, is hosting a traditional Irish jam session at 7 p.m. on the second an fourth Wednesdays of the month. All players of Irish tunes and instruments are welcome. Info: http://theglobalbean.com or call (360) 692-9582.

CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES: Meet at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the First Baptist Church at 1410 Ohio St. in Bremerton. Women of all ages are invited to come out and sing. Info: www.kitsappines.org or call Kathy at (360) 297-8414.

KITSAP JAZZ SOCIETY: A group of Kitsap citizens have begun the formation of the Kitsap Jazz Society with aspirations of preserving and promoting jazz throughout the county. For more information, call (360) 731-1609.

TREEHOUSE OPEN MIC: John Becker hosts open mic 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Treehouse Bar, 18830 Front St., Poulsbo. No minors.

COMMUNITY SINGERS: Anyone who loves to sing is invited to join the Community Singers. No experience necessary, well-known songs. Group performs at long-term care facilities and others as requested. Info: (206) 842-9790.

WHISKEY CREEK STEAKHOUSE: Dixieland jazz first Tuesday 5 p.m. monthly; various artists seven nights a week, 5 p.m.; Trumpet by Yvonne, 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Whiskey Creek Steakhouse, 1918 Washington St., Keyport. Info: (360) 779-3481.

NATURE & OUTDOORS

MEET ORION: The West Sound Wildlife Shelter will be bringing Orion the owl out for an entertaining educational afternoon focused on co-existing with wildlife in the Puget Sound at 3 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Road on Bainbridge. Free, donations to the shelter accepted. Info: www.westsoundwildlife.org, www.biparks.org or call the Bainbridge Metro Parks District at (206) 842-2306.

DRAGONFLY FARMS NURSERY: Located at 34881 Hansville Road in Kingston hosts a farmers market featuring local artisans from 12-4 p.m. every Friday. Info: www.dragonflyfarmsnursery.com or call (360) 638-1292.

KITSAP MOUNTAINEERS: Meet on the second Thursday of each month for social time and interesting program at the Kitsap Cabin, 3000 Seabeck Highway in Bremerton. Meetings are for members and anyone interested in learning more about the program. Info: www.kitsapmountaineers.org.

OUTDOOR VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT: The Foulweather Bluff Preserve Nature Conservancy is searching for volunteer stewards to serve as the Preserve’s caretakers and eyes and ears. Training is provided, time commitment is one day per week or one day every two weeks. Info: Lisa Younger at lyounger@tnc.org, (206) 343-4345 ext. 331.

WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT: West Sound Wildlife Shelter on Bainbridge Island seeking volunteers for variety of duties ranging from hands-on work with wildlife to office work. Information (206) 780-8508 or www.westsoundwildlife.org.

PENINSULA WILDERNESS CLUB: Variety of outdoor activities. Meets 7 p.m. second Monday monthly, Kitsap Unitarian bldg., 4418 Perry Ave., East Bremerton Visitors welcome. Information: www.pwckitsap.org

FILM

THE RODEO DRIVE-IN: One of the oldest drive-in movie theaters in the Northwest — located at 7369 Highway 3, south of Port Orchard near the Bremerton airport — hosts weekly double features of current box office movies. Open seven days a week starting in mid-June. For show times, movies slated and ticket information, go to www.rodeodrivein.com or call (360) 698-6030.

THEATER

CSTOCK PRESENTS: It’s 23rd season debut with ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ a country-flavored musical directed by Gwen Adams, Meredith Ellringer and Christine Usher at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19. It will play through Oct. 12 with curtains at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays at the Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way in Silverdale. Ticket prices have changed to $15 for adults, $12 for seniors/students/military, $10 for kids under 11. Info: www.cstock.org.

‘HAIL AND REIGN’: An original musical with book and lyrics by Colin Speer Crowley and music by Paul Lewis will have its world premier at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25-27, and at 3 p.m. Sept. 28. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors/military and youth. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

WESTERN WASHINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Will premier its new season with “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” feted with a wine-and-cheese opening night starting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays. Info: www.wwca.us or call (360) 769-7469.

THE CHANGING SCENE THEATRE: Presents Morning Fables, featuring dramatic readings of classic fables, stories and tales from Aesop, Grimm and others at 10 a.m. every Saturday beginning Sept. 2 at the CST playhouse, 5889 State Highway 303 in East Bremerton. Tickets are $3, kids under 2 free. Info: www.changingscenenorthwest.org or call (360) 792-8601.

BAINBRIDGE PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE SCHOOL: Registration for fall classes for grades one through nine is currently under way. Classes begin in mid-September. Interested parties may review classes and download registration forms online at http://www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org/Education/TheatreSchool.html. Info: Call (206) 842.8578 to learn more and register today.

‘SHAKESPEARE IN HOLLYWOOD:’ Is on the slate for the Bremerton Community Theater from Sept. 5-28. Based on William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” it tells the story of Oberon and Puck from A Midsummer Night’s Dream who magically find themselves in Hollywood, Calif., in 1935 on the set of the famous Warner Brother’s film “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Info: 2-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday (360) 373-5152.

JEWEL BOX NEEDS YOU: The Jewel Box Theatre in Poulsbo is seeking front of house and behind the scenes volunteers. Info: (360) 779-9688 or jewelboxpoulsbo@hotmail.com.

WWCA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Western Washington Center for the Arts theater in Port Orchard seeking volunteers for house manager, concession sales, lighting and ushers. For information on applying call (360) 769-7469.

BPA VOLUNTEERS: Bainbridge Performing Arts seeking volunteers for wide variety of jobs, from stagecraft and lighting to concessions and fundraising. Contact Ruth Lentz at rlentz@theplayhouse.org.

MISC.

‘THE BIG ONE’: A traveling earthquake exhibit from the University of Washington’s Burke Museum will be at the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum, 215 Erickson Ave., through December 31. Info: www.bainbridgehistory.org or call (206) 842-2773.

‘CRUISIN’ THE 60s’: The Kitsap County Historical Society’s fourth annual Step Back in Time gala features dinner, dancing, entertainment, vintage attire and era disc jockeys Pat O’Day and Ron Rogerson, Oct. 5 at the Admiral Theater, 515 Pacific Ave. in Bremerton. Tickets are $90, reservation deadline is Sept. 24. Info: (360) 479-6226, www.kitsaphistory.org.

KITSAP SINGLE SENIORS: Will be meeting at at 1 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Vintage Senior Apartments behind the Target on Randall Way in Silverdale for a pot luck. Bring a dish, games and ideals. All single seniors welcome. Free. Info: Call Cecil at (360) 674-2862.

FREE FIRST THURSDAYS: The board of directors at the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum are now offering free admission to the museum, located at 215 Ericksen Ave. on Bainbridge, during the first Thursday of every month. Info: www.bainbridgehistory.org or call (206) 842-2773.

VIOLINISTS TO FIDDLERS: Interested in turning your violin into a fiddle? An interest list is being compiled for an old-time fiddle workshop with Ken Waldman and and Tania Opland. Info: (206) 842-2306.

KITSAP COUNTY CHESS CLUB: Meets for games from 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday night at the downtown Bremerton library, 612 Fifth St. in Bremerton. All ages and experiences levels are welcome. Info: (360) 377-3955.

THE GREAT NORWESTERS: Toastmasters Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. every first and third Thursday of the month at The Northwest Design Center — 18850 State Highway 305 in Poulsbo. Info: http://greatnorwesters.freetoasthost.net or call Kathy (360) 301-1864.

LITTLE NORWAY TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking and leadership skills are learned at meetings of the Little Norway Toastmasters Club. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. For location call: (360) 271-5336.