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.

A IS FOR ARTISTS GALLERY: A not-for-profit artist owned and run gallery on Bainbridge Island is seeking artists. Info: www.AisforArtistsGallery.com or call (206) 842-2434.

THE VERKSTED GALLERY: A 20-year old cooperative art gallery located at 18937 Front St. in Poulsbo is now accepting applications from artists in the following mediums: baskets, fiber art, leather work, oils, acrylic, metal art, encaustic, and other unique arts and crafts. Must be able to work two days a month, participate in committee work and pay a monthly rent. To apply pick up an application from the gallery or call Lynn at (360) 297-4096. Info: www.verkstedgallery.com.

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 OVATION’S ‘OLIVER!’: Will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21 at the Bainbridge Island Commons near waterfront park on the island. All ages, 8+ are welcome. Prepare a song and bring music for the accompaniest. Performance dates are Dec. 5-21, all parts are open, for a list including vocal ranges, visit www.ovationmtb.com. Info: (206) 842-0472 or e-mail info@ovationmtb.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.

DANCE

A NIGHT IN CUBA: Bainbridge Travel presents a date night featuring a nine-piece Latin jazz band, salsa dance lessons and sangria at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. Tickets are $30 per person. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

THE POULSBO SONS OF NORWAY: Will host folk dance classes for very beginners, focusing on the basic steps from 7-8 p.m. starting Sept. 22 at the Sons Hall off of Front Street in downtown Poulsbo. Info: CAll Fred at (206) 780-8036 or Stan at (360) 550-6049.

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.

GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS

PORT GAMBLE ART WALK DEBUT: Businesses throughout Port Gamble, including the General Store, will be featuring local artists from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sept. 18 for the debut of the town’s monthly art walk. The Port Gamble art walk will be every third Thursday of the month. Info: Call Valerie at (360) 297-8074.

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 Orcahrd. Info: www.sidneymuseumandarts.com or call 360) 876-3693.

PHOTOGRAPHER STEVE STOLEE: Displays his work in an exhibit titled “Flowers” throughout the month 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.

DARLENE DIHEL’S SUMI PAINTINGS: Are featured at Checkers Espresso and Gallery in downtown Poulsbo throughout the month. It is her third exhibit at the coffeeshop. Info: Call Jim at (360) 697-2559.

KITSAP SCULPTOR KARSTEN BOYSEN: Features his show of twisted steel sculpture “Covert Vision” at the Theler Center off of State Route 3 in Belfair through mid-September. Info: www.thelercenter.org or call the Center at (360) 275-4898.

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

‘ALIVE AND WELL IN PAKISTAN’: A multimedia presntation 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.

‘BRISINGR’ RELEASE: Bookstores around Kitsap — Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge, Liberty Bay in Poulsbo, Barnes and Noble in Silverdale and Bethel Ave. Books in Port Orchard — will be hosting midnight release parties for the third book in author Chirstopher Paolini’s trilogy Sept. 19. Info: www.eagleharborbooks.com or (206) 842-5332; www.libertybaybooks.com or (360) 779-5909; www.bn.com or (360) 698-0945; www.bethelavebook.com or (360) 876-7500.

BAINBRIDGE BOOK SALE: The Bainbridge Friends of the Library will be hosting another book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. on the island. Info: www.bifriends.org.

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.

JEWEL BOX POETS: The next edition of the Jewel Box Poets’ Sunday Reading Series presents Penelope Scrambly Schott and Julene Tripp Weaver at 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Jewel Box Theater, 225 Iverson St. in Poulsbo. Open mic follows the readings. Free. Info: www.jewelboxpoulsbo.org, e-mail jewelboxpoets@comcast.net or call (360) 779-9688.

‘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 12-4 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.

GET CAUGHT READING: Eagle Harbor Book Company will celebrate the release of “BRISINGR,” the third book in Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Series, at 9:30 p.m. Sept. 19, with a showing of the movie “ERAGON,” based on the first novel in the series, in the parking lot adjacent to the store. The party will include a trivia contest, popcorn and door prizes. Pizza and pop from West Side Pizza will be on sale. Doors to the store will be open from 11:55 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for the midnight release of “BRISINGR.” Eagle Harbor Book Company is located at 157 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge. Info: www.eagleharborbooks.com or (206) 842-5332.

SILVERDALE WRITERS’ ROUND TABLE: Meets at 9:30 p.m. Saturdays at Austin Chase Coffee, 9621 Mickelberry Road in Silverdale for support and development in a positive atmosphere. Info: Call Bob at (360) 830-4968.

LIBERTY BAY BOOKS: Has updated its listing for its book groups. All groups meet at Liberty Bay Books — 18881-D on Front St. in Downtown Poulsbo. Revised listings are as follows:

Joy Luck: 11 a.m. First Friday monthly

Daytime: 10 a.m. Second Tuesday monthly

Non-Fiction: 10 a.m. Third Wednesday monthly

Evening: 7 p.m. Third Wednesday monthly

Books and Brew: 7 p.m. third Friday monthly, ages 21-39.

Mystery: 10 a.m. Fourth Thursday monthly

Info: www.libertybaybooks.com, (360) 779.5909 or e-mail

libertybaybooks@embarqmail.net. 

SILVERDALE BOOK SALE: Silverdale Friends of the Library used book sale every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Silverdale Library, 3450 NE Carlton.

ADULT WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP: Has openings for interested writers. The group meets at 10 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 3431 Lowell St. in Old Town Silverdale. Info: E-mail blsacre@juno.com or call (360) 598-2375 after 7 p.m.

FOR CONCISE CRITIQUING: And stimulation, join the Fiction Writer’s Workshop which meets at 7 p.m. every Monday night at the Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse — 19003 Front St. in Poulsbo. Cost is $6 per meeting, which includes a latte. Info: www.poulsbohemian.com or call Marianna (360) 779-9199 for poetry or Sue (360) 297-3713 for fiction.

MUSIC

LIVE AT THE PEGASUS: Edward Mabanglo and friends play “Decidedly American tunes” at 7:30 p.m.Sept. followed by Oxnard, Calif. singer/songwriter Rachel Sedacca at the same time Sept. 20. Sunday, Sept. 21, 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.

THE VIRGINIA KLEMENS BLUES BAND: Kicks off the Collective Visions’ Concerts in the Gallery series, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at the CVG, 331 Pacific Ave. in downtown Bremerton. Tickets are $16 adv/$18 at the door. Info: www.collectivevisions.com or call (360) 377-8327.

TIZLEY’S EUROPUB FEATURES: Bluesman Peter Spencer at 8 p.m. Sept. 20 at it’s upstairs Front Street location in downtown Poulsbo. All ages, bar w/ ID, no cover. Info: www.myspace.com/tizleyseuropub or call (360) 394-0080.

WINTERLAND HOSTS: Artimus Maximus with Legends on Heroin and God Made Me The Raven (former members of Rain City Shwillers) at 9 p.m. Sept. 19, followed by Lost Dogma, Bullet County and more at the same time Sept. 20. Both shows are 21+, $5 cover at Winterland, 1220 Sylvan Way in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/winterlandrocks or call (360) 479-5686.

THE MANETTE SALOON FEATURES: The Rocky Point All Stars with the Ian McFeron Band at 9 p.m. Sept. 19, followed by Seattle band the Memphis Radio Kings at the same time Sept. 20. Both shows are 21+, $5 cover at the Manette, 2113 E. 11th St. in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/manettesaloon or call (360) 297-0801.

THE CHARLESTON HOSTS: Janison Penn with the Brotherhood of Saint Carbide, Libretto, Folkbot and Turned up Missing at 7 p.m. Sept. 17, followed by a coat/sweater drive featuring Redemption City, Arsenal Way, Against All Kaos, Havoc Laden and more at the same time Sept. 19. On Sept. 20, Gladiators Eat Fire will jam with Into the Storm and Enemy Camp. All shows are all ages, bar w/ ID, $5 cover, except the coat drive, for which donation of a new or slightly used coat gets you in free. Info: www.myspace.com/thecharlestonmusicvenue.

THE GLOBAL BEAN FEATURES: Marcus Kitley, guitarist from the Mojo Blues Band, solo at 7 p.m. Sept. 18, followed by original folk rock from The Ride at 8 p.m. Sept. 19 and Christopher Brant Anderson with Poor Judgement at 9 p.m. Sept. 20. All shows are all ages, cup of coffee for the cover at the Bean, 2021 NW Myhre Road, Ste. 101 in Silverdale. Info: www.theglobalbean.com or call (360) 692-9582.

I, COYOTE JOINS: JJ Johnson, Emmense Suspence, Mythological Horses and Saucy Yoda for an acoustic-centric show at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Artists For Freedom and Unity Hall, 318 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. All ages, small bar w/ ID, $5 cover. Info: www.myspace.com/artistforfreedomandunity.

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.

ONE SHOT MOLLY: Catch North Kitsap’s No. 1 band at the following upcoming concert. All venues are 21, no cover charge: 8 p.m., Sept. 20, The Treehouse Lounge, 18830 Front Street, NE, Poulsbo (360) 687-1447; 8 p.m., Aug. 29, The Filling Station, 11200 NE Highway 104, Kingston (360) 297-7732.

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.

ONGOING JAM SESSIONS: At the Island Music Guild — 10598 Valley Road on Bainbridge — include:

A jazz ensemble workshop: from 7-9:20 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. $5 donation requested. Info: E-mail Mike at msellman@att.com

Drum workshop: Monday evenings every week. Info: call Micah at (206) 818-5859.

Old Time Fiddle Tune Jam: Lead by Stuart Williams from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. $5 requested. Info: call Stuart at (206) 323-8004.

Reel Time Celtic jam: Meets from 4-5:30 p.m. on second Fridays in Poulsbo Led by Jane Landstra of Country Capers. Lessons for first level fiddlers are from 4-5:30 on third Fridays in Poulsbo. Info: E-mail Jane at c_capers@yahoo.com or call (360) 697-6192.

Samspel Scandinavian Jam/less: Led by Jane Landstra from 4-5:30 p.m. on the fourth Fridays. Info: c_capers@yahoo.com or call (360) 697-6192.

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.

BELLA LUNA OPEN MIC: Gary “Smokestack” Shaw hosts open mic 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Bella Luna Pizzeria, Suquamish. Tugboat Bromberg hosts same time Thursdays.

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

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 ORCHARD THEATER FEATURES: “Bottle Shock,” “Tell No One” and “Vicky Christina Barcelona” this week, Sept. 19-25, along with Weekend Weird showings of “Midnight Meat Train” at 9:40 p.m. Sept. 19, 20, 21. For tickets and show time info, go to www.orchardtheater.com or call (360) 850-1082.

THE LYNWOOD THEATRE FEATURES: “Tell No One” all week, along with a special event — The Manhattan Short Film Festival, a collection of short film from around the world up for audience vote, at 4 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Lynwood, 4569 Lynwood Center Road in Bainbridge. For ticket and show time info, go to www.lynwoodtheatre.com or call (206) 842-3080.

KRL HOSTS SUMMER FAMILY MOVIES: Fridays at 2 p.m. at the Sylvan Way Library, Fridays at 3 p.m. at the Bainbridge Library, Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in Silverdale and Fridays at 1 p.m. at the Poulsbo branch. Free. Call each branch for dates and films. Info: www.krl.org, or call Sylvan Way at(360) 405-9100, Bainbridge at (206) 842-4162, Silverdale at (360) 692-2779 or Poulsbo at (360) 779-2915.

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.

CSTOCK TOWN HALL MEETING: Will discuss fundraising, shows, location and more at a the theater’s first town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at CSTOCK’s current home the Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way in Silverdale. Info: www.cstock.org.

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.

‘WILD STARS’: Neutron stars, pulsars, supernovae and black holes are the topic of discussion at the next Battle Point Astronomers’ planetarium show, slated for 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Ritchie Observatory in Battle Point Park on Bainbridge. Free. Info: www.bpastro.org or call (206) 842-9152.

STILLWATERS’ ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALE: Will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20-21, featuring hundreds of native plants and native plant experts at Stillwaters Environmental Center, 26059 Barber Cut Off Road in Kingston. Info: www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org.

BREMERTON RACEWAY HOSTS: The 12th Annual Canned Food Drive/Kitsap Muffler and Brake Fall Classic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Bremerton Motorsports Park in South Kitsap, featuring custom cars, hot Harleys and bike show. Info: www.bremertonraceway.com.

‘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.

BIGS: The Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society (BIGS) meets at 10 a.m. Sept. 19 in the Bainbridge Island Public Library Meeting Room. Betty Kay Anderson, professional genealogist, presents “The Importance of Using PERSI (Periodical Source Index) for Genealogical Research.” Suggested donation for non-members $5. Info: www.rootsweb.com/~wabihs or (206) 842-6059.

CHESS PLAYERS: The Kitsap Regional Library in downtown Bremerton hosts games with resident players from the Kitsap County Chess Club from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays at 612 Fifth St. in Bremerton. Info: www.krl.org or call (360) 377-3955.

EVERY WEDNESDAY IN AUGUST: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a drop in basis, the Naval Undersea Museum hosts wild, wacky and sometimes wet Wednesdays will feature hands-on activities, crafts projects, films, Boots the Diver and more. Free admission. Info: Call (360) 396-5547.

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.

THE CRUISIN’ SEASON IS: Back in full swing as every Wednesday evening now through September, classic car enthusiasts gather and bring their rides out to Buck’s A&W, 1700 Mile Hill Drive. in Port Orchard. All ages welcome, 5-8 p.m., know your classic car rules. Info: (360) 876-9088.

NEIGHBORHOOD CHESS GAMES: Are held from 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday at the downtown Bremerton Library, 612 5th St. in Bremerton with players from the Kitsap County Chess Club. Info: (360) 377-3955.

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.