THURSDAY 10

PARENTING WORKSHOPS: The Silverwood School hosts “Parenting with Love and Logic” workshops from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 10, 15, 17, 22, 29, 31 and Feb. 7 at the school, 14000 Central Valley Road in Poulsbo. There will be a Tuesday series and Thursday series workshop, and parents of preschool and elementary school children are encouraged to attend. Cost is $20 per person or couple, and Dan Moore is the instructor. Information: (360) 697-7526 or office@silverwoodschool.org.

CPR: The Poulsbo Fire Department will host its next CPR class at 6 p.m. Jan. 10 at the PFD station, 911 Liberty Road. Information: (360) 779-3997.

AUDUBON MEETING: The Kitsap Audubon Society hosts a meeting from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 10 in the lower level of the Poulsbo Library. The guest speaker will be Paul Bannick, who will share his bird photographs. The public is welcome. Information: (360) 692-8180.

UPCOMING

PERMACULTURE CLASS: Stillwaters Environmental Education Center will host “Permaculture and Pruning Basics” from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at the center, 26059 Barber Cut Off Road in Kingston. The teacher is Chuck Estin. Cost is $30, $35 for a couple and pre-registration is required. Information: Joleen Palmer at (360) 297-2876.

VOLUNTEER CLASS: The Poulsbo Marine Science Center will host a volunteer training class at 10 a.m. Jan. 12 at the center on Front Street in Poulsbo. It will provide an overview of the center required for all docents. The public is invited. Information: Denise Bauman at (360) 689-9183.

CARB WARS: Author Judy Barnes Baker will discuss the benefits of a low-carb lifestyle and sign copies of her book from 2-6 p.m. Jan. 12 at Central Market in Poulsbo. Her book, “Carb Wars: Sugar is the new fat” provides information about how to live healthfully on a low-carb diet. Information: Judy Barnes Baker at (360) 668-6475 or jbarnesbaker@aol.com.

FIRST AID/CPR: The Poulsbo Fire Department will host a First Aid/CPR class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 12 at the PFD station, 911 Liberty Road. Information: (360) 779-3997.

SOLOIST CONCERT: Kingston Christian Church will host Keith Foster in concert at 6 p.m. Jan. 13 at the church. His message incorporates 40 years of ministry experience. Information: (360) 297-2551 or office@kingstonchristian.org.

GARDEN CLUB: The Poulsbo Garden Club hosts a meeting at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 12 at the Poulsbo Library. There will be a show and tell with an emphasis on art work for the garden. Information: (360) 697-1722 or (360) 799-5030.

WINTER SPORTS: Poulsbo Parks and Recreation hosts winter basketball and indoor soccer for children aged preschool to second grade beginning Jan. 12 at Breidablik Elementary. Information: (360) 779-9898 or www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks.

OPEN HOUSES: West Sound Academy will host an admission open house at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 and 31 at the academy’s campus, Creative Drive in Poulsbo. Information: www.westsoundacademy.org.

LAW CLASS: Jeff Tolman and the law firm of Tolman, Kirk & Franz will host a community law class from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 15 and 22 at the Poulsbo Fire Hall, 911 Liberty Road. Topics will include an overview of the legal system, among others. Cost is $30. Information: Tolman, Kirk & Franz at (360) 779-5561.

BLOOD DRIVE: The Poulsbo Noon Lions will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Jan. 15 at Poulsbo Village.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: The League of Women Voters of Kitsap hosts its meeting from 9:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 16 at the Suquamish United Church of Christ on Division Street in Suquamish. The topic will be local program planning. Information: Mary I. Piette at (206) 780-4106.

VOICE OVER IP: A Voice Over IP question-and-answer meeting will be hosted by West Sound Technology Professionals Association from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Poulsbo Library. Questions about VOIP will be answered by a panel and will be moderated. Cost is free for WSTPA members, $5 for non-members and an RSVP is required. Information: (206) 338-6554 or info@wstpa.org.

BIBLE STUDY: A women’s Bible study, Precept Upon Precept, begins at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Poulsbo Community Church office, 751 Finn Hill Road. The group will meet weekly with optional study groups Friday mornings. Information: (360) 598-5377.

EBAY SELLING: Tricia Hanley will instruct a “Start Selling on eBay” mini-class at 6 p.m. Jan. 17 at Poulsbo Parks and Recreation, 19540 Front Street in Poulsbo. The class will help residents learn more about selling their items on eBay. The class is free. Information: (360) 779-9898.

PORT GAMBLE RAMBLE: The Great Peninsula Conservancy invites residents to join the Port Gamble Ramble Jan. 19 in Port Gamble led by Millard Martin. It will be an easy hike over six to eight miles and there is no participation limit. Information: www.greatpeninsula.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: The Cornerstone Alliance Church hosts a blood drive for 3-year-old Madeline Lester from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 19 at the church, 15350 Cox Road. Information: (360) 697-3777.

BOOK SALE: The Kingston Friends of the Library hosts a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Kingston Community Center. FOL members can purchase books starting at 9 a.m. Information: Ann at (360) 297-2105.

BOOKS & BREWS: Liberty Bay Books and Eagle Harbor Books have partnered to begin a new book group, Books & Brews, at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at Liberty Bay Books on Front Street. The group will move around to different locations, and meets the third Friday of the month. Information: (360) 779-5909, libertybaybooks@embarqmail.com or www.libertybaybooks.com.

WORK PARTY: There will be a work party Jan. 20 at Poulsbo’s Fish Park. Information: (360) 779-9898.

NORWEGIAN POINT: There will be a meeting to help develop a master plan for Norwegian Point Park at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Greater Hansville Community Center on Buck Lake Road. This is the first of three meetings seeking community input, and The Berger Partnership has been contracted to help with the plan. Information: Kitsap County Parks planner Arvilla Ohlde at (360) 337-5350, Ken Shawcroft at (360) 638-2495 or Mary Booth at (360) 638-2059.

IT PRODUCTION: West Sound Academy will present “It,” an original production that integrates art and science at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24-26 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Information: www.westsoundacademy.org.

ADMISSIONS EVENING: The Silverwood School will host an admissions evening from 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 29 at 14000 Central Valley Road in Poulsbo. Parents are invited to meet the faculty and learn about the curriculum. The school is independent and provides classes for children in first through sixth grades. Information: (360) 697-7526 or www.silverwoodschool.org.

ARTISTS WAY: A 13-session group will use “The Artist’s Way” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 7 to May 1 at 225 No. 9 Lindvig Way in Poulsbo to focus on self recovery and discovery. The group will meet every other Thursday, cost is $20 per session and registration is necessary. Information: (360) 405-6860.

PRESIDENTIAL CAUCUS: The 2008 Democratic Presidential Precinct Caucuses will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 9 at a variety of locations around Kitsap County. Residents are encouraged to participate in their individual caucus. Information: Kitsap County Democratic Central Committee at (360) 698-6833 or www.kitsapdemocrats.com.

LITTLE MERMAID: Breidablik Elementary School holds auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s presentation of “The Little Mermaid” from 4-6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the school. Those auditioning should arrive about 15 minutes early, and students between kindergarten and eighth grades are encouraged to audition. Information: Corey at (360) 394-6872 or www.breidablikptsa.org.

BREIDABLIK AUCTION: Breidablik Elementary School’s PTSA will host its annual fund-raising auction at 6 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Plaza Ballroom on Naval Base Kitsap Bangor. There will be a live and silent auction, dinner, dessert, wine and dancing. Tickets are $30 per person, and must be purchased by Feb. 12. Information: Andrea Tellinghuisen at (360) 779-7834 or www.breidablikptsa.org.

ONGOING

GNW TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking and leadership skills are learned at meetings of the Great Nor-Westerns Toastmasters Club. Meetings are the first and third Thursdays at noon at the Design Center on State Route 305. Information: (360) 620-8037.

SPANISH CLASS: There will be a Spanish class organizing in the afternoon Mondays and Thursdays at a residence on Clear Creek Road. Retired Spanish teacher Phil Davis will be the instructor. Interested residents are encouraged to sign up. Information: Marilyn Hoban at (360) 697-5909.

SCIENCE CENTER: The Poulsbo Marine Science Center is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday through Sunday on Front Street. Admission is free, and the public is welcome to explore the center, including the main tidepool, which is now operational.

BINGO: The North Kitsap Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3586 will host bingo at 12:30 p.m. every Sunday at the aerie, 4230 Lincoln Road. The public is welcome, and the snack bar will open at noon. Information: (360) 779-7272.

FOLK DANCING: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway will host folk dancing lessons from 7-9 p.m. at 18891 Front Street. Beginners are welcome, and it is not necessary to bring a partner. Information: Fred at (206) 780-8036 or Stan at (360) 779-2460.

COFFEE CLUB: Local Edward Jones financial advisor Pat McFadden will host a coffee club at 9 a.m. the third Thursday of every month at the Poulsbo Village office. The informal gathering will provide a venue to discuss the economy, interest rates, stocks and other investment topics. Information: Pat McFadden at (360) 779-6450.

POULSBO LIONS: The Poulsbo Noon Lions Club meets at noon on Thursdays at the First Lutheran Church social hall. They are recruiting new members. Information: visit www.poulsbolions.org.

OPTIMISTS CLUB: The North Kitsap Optimists Club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Poulsbo Inn.

DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY: The Nina Grieg Lodge No. 40 meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at The Sons of Norway, Poulsbo, 18891 Front Street. Information: Dorothy Walsh, (360) 779-5188.

TROUT UNLIMITED: The North Kitsap Salmon Chapter of Trout Unlimited meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in the community room of the Poulsbo library. Information: Al Miller at (360) 297-2490 or Dennis Lytle at (360) 394-2088.

LAP BAND SUPPORT GROUP: Anyone with a lap band, or thinking of getting one, is invited to Lap Band Support Group meetings from 6:30-8 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Poulsbo Library. Information: Mari Schielke at (360) 779-0050 or Susan Hancock at (360) 297-2247.

BINGO: The Sons of Norway is hosting BINGO at 6:30 every Wednesday night, early birds at 6 p.m.

ARTISTS INVITED: Kingston Art Gallery is inviting local artists to be juried to become possible showing partners with the cooperative. Applications available at the gallery. Information: (360) 297-5133.

HANSVILLE TOPS: The Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter 1239 of Hansville meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Hansville Community Church. Newcomers are welcome.

AWANA: Children ages 3 years through 6th grade are invited to join the AWANA Clubs at Kingston Christian Church The club times are from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the church. Parents may stay or drop off registered children starting at 6:15 p.m. each night. Information: Ron Cody at (360) 297-6558 or the church office at (360) 297-2551.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP: The Kingston Al-Anon Family Group will be meeting every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. at the Kingston Unity Church, 26011 Ohio Ave. Information: Jenny at (360) 881-0115.

WALKING TOURS: The Poulsbo Historical Society is once again hosting walking tours of historic downtown Poulsbo. Information: (360) 440-7354 or info@poulsbohistory.org.

TEAM SURVIVOR: Team Survivor Northwest, a women’s cancer survivor walking group, meets from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Port Gamble General Store. Information: www.tsnw-pt.org or Dr. Melanie McGrory at (360) 379-4767.

BUSINESS ALLIANCE: The Bayside Business Alliance, a group of business people from North Kitsap and Bainbridge Island, meets from 7:15-8:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Magnolia Cafe in downtown Poulsbo for networking, business education and fellowship. Information: Karen Cochrane at (360) 509-9199 or Lori Morgan at (206) 842-1255.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. Mondays at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church in Poulsbo. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Information: Jane at (360) 297-4886.

KAFFE STUA: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway offers a Kaffe Stua luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. It is open to members and the public and features open face sandwiches, soup, pickled herring, Scandinavian desserts, coffee and more. Cost is $8 per person.

CHOICE: The CHOICE support group will meet at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the west wing of Christ Memorial Church. Learn how to make healthy choices in your life by learning boundaries, skills and self-awareness. Information: (360) 779-5515.

AMERICAN LEGION: Post No. 245 of Poulsbo meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Poulsbo Armory, 19133 Jensen Way. All veterans and active duty members of the United States Armed Services are welcome to attend the meetings. Sons of veterans are welcome to join Sons of Legion. Wives, widows and daughters of veterans and active duty service members are welcome to join the Ladies Auxiliary. Information: (360) 697-1578.

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

KRA: The Kingston Revitalization Association meets 7 p.m., the third Monday of the month. Call Karen Ross at (360) 297-0316 for the meeting location.

HOSTMARK GRANDPARENTS: Seniors at the Hostmark Apartments are preparing goodie boxes for servicemen and women serving in Iraq. To donate goods or money contact Ann Clark, service coordinator at (360) 779-4607.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Kingston Historical Society meets at 10 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month. Information: Bill Reynolds, (360) 297-4010.

SING-A-LONG: There will be a hymn sing-a-long at the Hostmark Recreation Center every third Sunday of the month. There will be a potluck from 1-2 p.m., followed by singing, sharing testimonies and playing instruments. Bring an instrument if you play one. Everyone is welcome.

MASONS MEET: The Warren G. Harding Lodge No. 260 holds its stated communications at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month in the lodge at 18824 3rd Ave. in Poulsbo. Information: Ken Wilson, (360) 297-8959.

SENIOR POTLUCK: The Poulsbo Senior Center hosts a potluck for members and visitors at noon on the second Tuesdays of each month. The center is located at 18972 Front Street. Information: (360) 779-5702.

HOMESCHOOLING: Bainbridge Island-North Kitsap Independent Homeschooling Families meets 7-9 p.m. the second Tuesdays of each month at Liberty Ridge Apartments Lodge in Poulsbo. Information: Joyce Fiess, (360) 394-3620.

LOVE AND LOSS: Love and Loss Ministry grief support ministry meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month in room 272 in the west wing of Christ Memorial Church in Poulsbo. Everyone welcome. Information: (360) 779-5515 or (360) 394-1932.

NEEDLE WORKERS: The Nordic needle workers are at the Sons of Norway lodge every Friday from noon to 2 p.m. Most of the ladies are working on hardanger embroidery, a type of pulled thread embroidery from the Hardanger region of Norway. Information: Grace Overby, (360) 779-2460, or Marianne, (360) 779-5209

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Poulsbo-NK Historical Society meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Viking Room at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway. Information: Darlene Oulton, (360) 697-4186.

RUNNING AND WALKING: Armstrong Fitness is offering a free running and walking program. For all abilities — everyone is welcome. The workouts are very user friendly and based on participants’ current fitness level. AF covers training, injury prevention and rehab, nutrition and weight loss and offers individual assessments including footwear advice. The group meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Armstrong Fitness. Information: Dave Steffens (360) 697-3353 or dave@soundrunning.com.

CONNECTIONS: The Pinnacle Business Connections of North Kitsap will be holding its meetings from 11:32 a.m. to 12:47 p.m. at Bayside Broiler in Poulsbo the first and third Tuesday of each month. PBCNK is a local networking group created to help businesses 18 months or older “profit by networking.” Guests are always welcome and membership is open to one business of each category. Information: Ellen Dougherty, Membership Chair, (360) 697-5724 or visit www.pbcnk.com.

NORDIC FOLK DANCING: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway will offer Nordic folk dancing instruction from 7-9 p.m. Mondays through mid June at Grieg Hall, 18891 Front Street. There will also be a dance party with music by the Clover Blossom Band the third Monday of each month. Beginners are welcome and it is not necessary to come with a partner. Information: Fred, (206) 780-8036 or Stan, (360) 779-2460.

NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway offers Norwegian language classes for beginners 1 from 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, for beginners 2 from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, for intermediate from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays and for advanced from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays. All classes are held at Grieg Hall, 18891 Front Street, in downtown Poulsbo. Information: Stan at (360) 779-2460.

SENIOR CENTER: The North Kitsap Senior Center Lounge, 18972 Front Street, Poulsbo has continuing activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, depending on volunteer staff availability.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: The Christ-centered 12-step program meets Fridays at the Activity Building behind Bayside Community Church on Barber Cut Off Road in Kingston. Barbecue dinner starts at 6 p.m. and a group meeting starts at 7 p.m. Information: Barbara, (360) 297-2000.

IMPROV AUDITIONS: “What Happens Next?” The Jewel Box Theatre’s improv comedy troupe is now holding open auditions. The troupe is looking for team players. Prior improv/acting experience is not required. Information: (360) 275-0636.

CANCER SUPPORT: The Humble Abode Support Group for Women Living with Cancer meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon Mondays in Poulsbo at St. Charles Anglican Church. Information: Karen Carson, (206) 842-3539 or Tina Leany, (360) 779-5282.

BOOK SALE: Local resident and Poulsbo Police Officer Nick Hoke’s book, “The Great Character Development Workbook,” is available for sale at Central Market, for $15. The workbook is designed for children of all ages. Tom Hall of Central Market is donating a portion of the proceeds to the Literacy Council of Kitsap County.

WOMEN’S ISSUES: YWCA ALIVE hosts a women’s support group focusing on healing from the effects of physical and/or emotional abuse in relationships from 1-2:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month in Poulsbo. Information: (360) 551-3140.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS: Kitsap Business Connections is a networking group aimed at growing member businesses through leads & referrals. Guests are welcome Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Mitzel’s Restaurant, 760 N.E. Liberty Road, Poulsbo. No meeting is held on the first Wednesday of each month. Kitsap Business Connections membership is restricted to non-competitive businesses. Information: Tammy Gisclair, (360) 337-0121 or Dr. Christine Ahmed, (360) 698-4141.

NETWORKING: Business coach Maria Marsala will host a networking card party for women business owners from 6:30-11 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. Bring an appetizer or dessert and plan to stay for the entire time. The event is in Poulsbo and RSVP is required. Information: Maria Marsala, (360) 598-3880 or via email news@coachmaria.com.

FARMERS MARKET: The Poulsbo Farmers Market Group meets from 7-9 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month at First Lutheran Church social hall. Information: Ann Pyles, (360) 598-1944 or go to http://groups.msn.com/poulsbofarmersmarket.

TOPS: Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Liberty Bay Presbyterian Church, 18561 State Route 305, in Poulsbo. Information: Valerie at (360) 297-1932 or Susan (360) 620-4903.

AIKIDO: Kitsap Aikido has opened two new beginner children’s classes, which will be Saturdays at 11:45 a.m. and Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. Kitsap Aikido is a non-profit organization located on Bovela Lane off Viking Way in Poulsbo. Children and adults are welcome to join the dojo at any time. Information: Instructor Dan Delaney at (360) 697-3772 or children’s instructor Jason Parker at (360) 297-6839.

OPEN MIC: The North Kitsap Eagles 3586 host open mic from 3-7 p.m. Sundays with Bob Landis. Dinner is served at 5 p.m. for $5 per person. Bring your acoustic guitar and join in the fun. Information: Mary Schaper at (360) 779-7272.

WISE WOMEN CIRCLE: An Authentic Movement Circle for women 50 and older meets from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Kanalowa, 22729 Clear Creek in Poulsbo. Information: Georgann at (360) 405-6860.

COMPUTER LABS: Free open labs are offered from 2:45-4:45 p.m. Tuesdays (NK Mac Lab) at Poulsbo Junior High, room A2 and Thursdays (NK Lab) at North Kitsap High School, room A10. Information: Tom Anderson, (360) 697-3838 or Gwen Kauffroath (NK Mac Lab) (360) 377-1715.

GUIDE DOGS: North Kitsap guide dog raisers meet from 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Vinland Elementary. Information: Sharon Clegg, (360) 697-6578.

CUB SCOUTS: Pack 555 meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month at Gordon Elementary School. Information: Glen, (360) 779-0860.

SINGLE PARENTS ADOPT: A support group is forming in North Kitsap for single parents who have adopted children. Information: Carrie Gentile, (360) 697-9136.

WRITER’S COFFEE TALK: Local writers meet Monday nights at the Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse. All levels of experience welcome. Information: (360) 779-9199.

KINGSTON SENIORS: The Kingston Senior Citizens meet at 11:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Kingston Community Center.

PPD VOLUNTEERS: The Poulsbo Police Department Volunteers meet at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at the Poulsbo Fire Department training room. Information: Officer Nick Hoke, (360) 697-8251.

KINGSTON SITTING GROUP: Zen Buddhist meditation from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. every Monday and once a month all-day meditation. Information: (360) 297-5509 or (360) 297-7220.

POETRY READING: The Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse hosts poetry readings at 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. The coffeehouse is located at 19003 Front Street in Poulsbo. Information: (360) 779-9199.

INDIANOLA LAND TRUST: The group meets at 7:15 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Indianola Fire Station.

AMATEUR RADIO: The North Kitsap Amateur Radio Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Viking Park clubhouse at Mesford Street. Information: (360) 638-1659.

HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT: LINK Homeschool Support group is a Christian parent support group that meets the second Tuesday of each month, September through June. Information: Cindy at (360) 697-4393.

KIWANIS: The Kiwanis Club of Greater Poulsbo meets at 7 a.m. Fridays at Mitzel’s restaurant in the Poulsbo Village Shopping Center. Information: (360) 697-4551.

INGEBORG NEVILL: The Ingeborg Nevill Auxiliary of The Children’s Hospital and Medical Center meets at 10 a.m. to noon the second Thursday of the month at Montclair Park. Information: Doreen Olson at (360) 437-9343.

WOLFLE READERS: Washington Reading Corps is looking for reading volunteers. Volunteers can come listen to second grade students read in the morning for as little as one hour or as much as 12 hours a week. Information: Karen Lemker at (360) 297-3611, ext. 460.

SENIOR NUTRITION: Volunteers are needed for Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in Suquamish at the Community UCC Church, 18372 Division Ave. Information: (360) 377-8511 or toll free (888) 877-8511.

BOOK GROUPS: Daytime Book Club. Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo is offering a daytime book club that meets at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the downtown store. Information: (360) 779-5909.

POLICE ADVISORY BOARD: The Community Police Advisory Board meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Poulsbo Police Department.

LITTLE LEAGUE: The North Kitsap League Board of Directors meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Snider Park. Information: (360) 697-5449.

NORTH SOUND BUSINESS NETWORK: A group of Kitsap businessmen and women meets from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursdays at Mitzel’s in Poulsbo. Only one member is allowed from each profession and there are currently openings for new members in several categories, including medical and automotive. Information: Brian, (360) 779-5566 or briandjones@sprintmail.com.

GUIDE DOG RAISERS: Adult and youth puppy raisers are needed who are willing to teach obedience and social skills for Guide Dog puppies. Information: (360) 697-6578 or (360) 779-3414.

WRITING PRACTICE: Practice based on Natalie Goldberg writing practice techniques is at Liberty Bay Books, Poulsbo from 2:15-3:30 p.m. Thursdays. No reservations needed, just drop in. Information: Nancy at (360) 297-7398.

AMERICAN HERITAGE: The American Heritage Party of Kitsap County (affiliated with the U.S. Taxpayer party) meets the third Tuesday of the month, at 7 p.m. at Clear Creek Baptist Church, 12035 Clear Creek Road, Silverdale. Information: Ann or Jim Almond, (360) 697-6905 or (360) 697-6922.

CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR: Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo hosts a children’s story time at 10:45 a.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Front Street store. All ages welcome. Information: (360) 779-5909.

ROLLING READERS: Volunteer to be a tutor to 1st and 3rd grade students. Share your love of readings by investing only one to two hours per week. Information: Angie Perrin at Poulsbo Elementary, (360) 598-1137; Alisa Cormier, Suquamish Elementary, (360) 598-4219, ext. 264; Marilyn Purdy at Gordon Elementary, (360) 297-8411, ext. 374; or Mary Cockerham at Pearson, (360) 697-6266, ext. 295.

SOUND WORKS: the Sound Works Job Center meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the agency center at 8th Avenue and Lincoln in Poulsbo. Information: (360) 697-1033.

FREE COMPUTER LAB: A free computer lab for anyone who owns a Macintosh computer meets from 2:45-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays that school is in session in room A-2 at Poulsbo Junior High School. The lab is sponsored by North Kitsap School District and the Kitsap Computing Seniors.

4-H PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT: Boys and girls from sixth through 12th grade are invited to join a 4-H photography project in North Kitsap. The group meets once a month for photography and once a month for the general club meeting. Information: James Oas, (360) 779-3436.

EAGLES BINGO: North Kitsap Eagles 3586 will host Bingo at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and 6:30 p.m. Fridays at 4230 Lincoln Road in Poulsbo. The kitchen will be open. Information: (360) 779-7272.

GRANDMOTHER’S CLUB: Poulsbo Little Norway Grandmother’s Club meets at 11 a.m. the third Tuesday of every month at First Lutheran Church on Fourth Ave., Poulsbo. New members welcome. Information: (360) 779-4064.