Saturday
POULSBO LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE: The North Kitsap Friends of the Library will host a book sale at the Poulsbo Library from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at the library, 700 NE Lincoln Road. All donations from the sale will benefit the Poulsbo Library. Info: www.krl.org.
TASTE OF HOPS: Take in the Taste of Hops, a Hansville event, from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, June 19 at the community center at Buck Lake. There will be pizza and salad from Bella Luna Pizzeria, beer from Silver City Brewery, and live music provided by the duo of Rye and Barley. Tickets are $14, and available from Hansville General Store, Hansville Repair and Bella Luna Pizzeria. Info: Judy Tallman at (360) 638-2961, Debra Bean (360) 638-0142 or go to www.hansville.org.
Sunday
PANCAKE BREAKFAST CANCELED: The traditional Father’s Day pancake breakfast hosted by the Poulsbo Fire Department that was scheduled for Sunday, June 20, has been canceled.
CALLING ALL CARS (AND MOTORCYCLES): A Father’s Day event, scheduled for Sunday, June 20, needs support from car and motorcycle enthusiasts and arts, crafts and food vendors. The event will benefit the American Cancer Society. Info: www.nkcarandmotorcycleshow.com.
Thursday
KITSAP SENIORS SINGLES: Kitsap Seniors Singles will meet for authentic Hawaiian food at Aloha Kitchen Restaurant at 10516 Silverdale Way from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, June 24. Order from the regular menu or enjoy happy hour specials. Info/RSVP: By June 22 to Rublee (360) 698-1175.
upcoming
GIRL POWER: Poulsbo Parks & Recreation is offering a girl empowering camp this summer for ages 8-12. Goal setting, decision making and developing a positive body image are all covered in a fun and friendly environment. Work with mentor and personal image coach Teresa Williams. Williams has worked with both the Miss Poulsbo and Miss Washington organizations. Camp is offered June 28 to July 1 from 9 a.m. to noon or Aug. 23-26 and costs $95. Info: Call Poulsbo Parks & Recreation at (360) 779-9898.
CLASS OF 1980: North Kitsap High class of 1980’s 30-year reunion is planned for the weekend of June 26 and 27. The main event will be Saturday night, June 26 at the Clearwater Casino Resort in Suquamish. Friday night social mixer and Sunday family picnic events in Poulsbo are also planned. Info: http://northkitsap1980.schools.officelive.com or nk80reunion@computations.com.
MID-SOMMER FESTIVAL: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway and Historic Downtown Poulsbo Association present the St. Hans/Mid-sommer Festival from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at Poulsbo’s Waterfront Park. Musicians will come by boat and process the maistång (mid-sommer pole); after the rising of the maistång there will be games and dancing. Vikings will have a torchlight procession and light the bonfire. Info: Poulsbo Sons of Norway, (360) 550-6049.
FOLK MUSIC ENSEMBLE: Sasha, Igor and Arto from Russia will perform a program of Karelian, Finnish and Russian folk music at 7 p.m., Monday, June 28, at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway, 18891 Front St., Poulsbo. A gammeldans follows the performance. A donation of $5 is requested from attendees; no admission charge for school-aged children. Info: Grace (360) 779-2460.
CHAMBER CHOIR CONCERT: First Lutheran Church, 18920 4th Ave., Poulsbo, will host an acclaimed chamber choir from Tromsø, Norway, at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 26. The choir also will perform at the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, June 27. Info: (360) 779-2622.
CLASS OF 1975: North Kitsap High School’s class of 1975 is planning a 35-year reunion July 24 in Suquamish. Festivities will be from 5-10 p.m. at the Clearwater Casino. Tickets cost $40 a person, which includes appetizers and a buffet dinner. Register by emailing karinlawlis@yahoo.com or Mike Driscoll, Driscoll92@comcast.net no later than June 15. Info: Karin Lawlis (360) 961-2331.
ONGOING
FREE FITNESS CLASS: Kitsap Aikido is offering a free drop-in fitness class to the public from 6-6:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 650 NW Bovela Lane No. 5 in Poulsbo. The class emphasizes stretching, flexibility and core strength training. This is an informal class so shorts or sweats are acceptable. info: (360) 598-1520 or visit www.kitsapaikido.org.
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP: Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with dementia. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia will be from 7-8:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Harrison Medical Center Annex, 750 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton. Info: Cheryl Denton at (206) 842-0113.
OPEN AIR MARKET: An open air Sunday flea market and barbecue will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday at 16298 State Route 305 in Poulsbo/Suquamish. Vendors are sought to join the Native American, chainsaw, jewelry, yard art and Ortiz pottery artists. Info: Corrine at (360) 697-1933.
CLOTHING AND SHOES NEEDED: The YWCA WRAPS Clothing Closet is in need of gently used/new clothing, shoes and personal care items for women, men and children. Clothing can be donated from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday at the YWCA Community Center, 905 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. Info: Call (360) 479-0522 or go to www.ywcakitsap.org.
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: The Nature Conservancy is looking for volunteer stewards to help monitor Foulweather Bluff preserve, a nature preserve in northern Kitsap County near Hansville. Shifts are two hours, twice per month. Info: Barbara French at bfrench@tnc.org or (206) 343-4345 ext 361.
