FRIDAY
‘SCROOGE:’ Kitsap Children’s Musical Theatre presents “Scrooge, The Musical” at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5; 6 p.m. Dec. 6; 3 p.m. Dec. 12 and 2 p.m. Dec. 13. Info/tickets: www.KCMT.org.
SUQUAMISH BAZAAR: Suquamish United Church of Christ (Geneva & Division Streets, Suquamish) will host a holiday bazaar. Festival of the Table, the live auction part, will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and the bazaar will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5. Info: (360) 598-4434.
SATURDAY
EGLON HOLIDAY/BAKE SALE: The community of Eglon will host its Old Fashioned Holiday Craft and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Historical Eglon Schoolhouse on Eglon Road NE in Kingston. This event features local artwork, handcrafted items, holiday decorations and fresh baked goods.
MARINE SCIENCE CENTER: A Docent Training class for the Marine Science Center on Poulsbo’s Front Street will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 5. Class is required of new volunters. Info/registration: Denise Bauman at (360) 689-9183 or denise.bauman@gmail.com.
SUNDAY
PICS FOR PETS: The Kitsap Humane Society is offering family portraits — including the animal members of the family — as a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 outside Poulsbo’s Central Market on State Route 305. Photo packages range from $25 to $45. Pictures will be developed on site and available immediately, with the exception of greeting cards, which take approximately one week. All proceeds benefit the Kitsap Humane Society. Sittings are on a first come first served basis. Info: (360) 692-6977 x7113 or events@kitsap-humane.org.
UPCOMING
AUDUBON SOCIETY: The Kitsap Audubon Society will meet from 7-9 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Poulsbo Library in the Lower Level. The program will be The Wildlife of Sub-Antarctic South Georgia Island presented by naturalist and birder Jim Danzenbaker. The program will be a photographic visit to one of the most remote, wildlife rich islands in the world. Info: (360) 692-8180 or www.kitsapaudubon.org.
TRIM THE TREE: Kids can help trim the “Holiday Tree of the Sea” at the Marine Science Center, 18743 Front Street NE, starting Dec. 10. The center is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. This is a free family holiday activity. Info: www.poulsbomsc.org.
ELF ESCAPE: Children ages 3-8 can hang out at Poulsbo Parks and Recreation for fun activities such as making cookies, reindeer food, ornaments and gifts from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 5 and 4-8 p.m. Dec. 19. The fee is $28 for the first child and $21 for siblings. Advanced registration is requested. Info: (360) 779-9898 to register or for more information.
HANSVILLE TOUR OF HOMES: Hansville Ladies Aid Christmas Tour of Homes will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets are $10, $12 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Hansville Store. Info/tickets: Jenny Householder at (360) 638-2062 or Barbara Lund at (360) 636-2433.
OLYMPIC PERFORMANCE GROUP: Presents “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and 2 p.m and 7 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20 at the North Kitsap Auditorium. There will be a silent auction of items donated by local businesses. Info/tickets: (206) 842-1205 or www.olympicperformancegroup.org.
ONGOING
OPTIMIST CLUB: The North Kitsap Optimist Club meets at 5:50 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the Poulsbo Inn and Suites. Info: Constance Gooding at (360) 779-6478 or email at cgooding@comcast.net.
GROUP GATHERING: A Course in Miracles group gathers from 5:30-7 p.m. every Thursday at Unity Center , 26011 Ohio Ave, Kingston.
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.
NIGHT ON THE TOWN: Every first Friday of the month, from 4-8 p.m., businesses throughout downtown Port Gamble are open late, most featuring local artwork while the General Store hosts a special monthly dinner. Info: www.portgamble.com.
THE POULSBO ARTISTS LEAGUE: An association of artists of all media, meets from 12:30-3:30 p.m. every Wednesday (except during the month of December) at the Vinland Lutheran Church on Finn Hill Road to work on individual pieces. Guest are welcome. Contact Mike Clayton at (360) 930-8171 or m-dclayton@comcast.net for more information.
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.
WOODCARVING SUPPORT: A woodcarving support group meets from 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. Info: Ken Green at (360) 697-2835.
NORDIC NEEDLEWORKERS: A needleworkers support group meets from noon to 2 p.m. Info: (360) 779-2460.
WOMENS BOOK DISCUSSION: A women’s book discussion group focusing on Norwegian authors meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesdays. Info: Torbjorg at (360) 779-9826.
POULSBO KIWANIS: Poulsbo Kiwanis meets at 7 a.m. Fridays at Busby’s Burgers and Q, 19424 7th Ave, Ste A. Poulsbo. Info: Jeff Mead, president, (360) 620-4676.
FREE MEAL: First Lutheran’s family dinners will be from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Lutheran Church, 18920 4th Ave. NE. Info: (360) 779-2622.
SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION: The Creating Soul Connections discussion group meets from 2-3:30 p.m. the third Sunday of every month at the Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse at 19003 Front Street in Poulsbo and from 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Poulsbo library, in the West Reading Room upstairs. Topics include reincarnation, quantum healing, group meditation and near-death experiences, among others. Info: (360) 830-0193 or lorilinda12@aol.com.
VENTURING CREW 42: Has your high school son or daughter lost interest and dropped from Boy Scouting or Girl Scouting, or did they miss the opportunity when they were younger? Discover Venturing Crew 42 of Poulsbo, the newest program for young men and women, ages 14 to 21. Info: www.crew42.org.
ispose of a flag, bring it to First Lutheran Church 18920 4th Ave. NE, Poulsbo, any weekday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. First Lutheran’s Scout Troop 1591 has a flag depository at the church. The Troop will dispose of old and worn flags in the prescribed manor.
GRUPO AL-ANON DE POULSBO: El grupo de Poulsbo Al-anon hace juntas gratis para ayudar a las personas que tienen miembros de familia con problemas de drogas o de alcohol. Nos reunimos todos los martes de 7-8 p.m. en la Iglesia de St. Charles 20295 Little Valley Road NE. Para más información llama a Maria (360) 697-3062.
ALA-TEEN POULSBO GROUP: An effort is being made to form a group in the Poulsbo area, if you are interested in belonging or forming a group, please call Keshna at (360) 473-7549 or email at keshnade@yahoo.com.
BRIDGE CLUB: The Indianola Beach Improvement Club has a new, weekly ACBL-sanctioned bridge club that meets Tuesdays at the Indianola Clubhouse. Coffee and refreshments provided. Cost is $3 per session and $4 for periodic charity games. Info: Gene Alberts at (360) 297-4040.
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