Events

DAHLIA DELIGHT: Kitsap County Dahlia Society’s annual tuber sale; Fri., April 3 and Sat., April 4, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Crystal Grange, 2160 Paulson Road, Poulsbo. Info: www.kitsapdahlias.org or Pat at (360) 698-0123.

MUSEUM FUN: Naval Undersea Museum’s Family Day to feature “The Tools of History” for children in preschool to age 12 featuring classifying and handling of artifacts and a scavenger hunt with prizes for the winners; Sat., April 4, 10 a.m.-noon; Naval Undersea Museum, Keyport.

WEED CONTROL: Kitsap County Noxious Weed Control Board to host a Chico Creek planting of native species event; Sat., April 4, 8:30-11:45 a.m. RSVP: Kathlene at (360) 337-4601 or e-mail kbarnhar@co.kitsap.wa.us.

FUTURE BUILDERS: Home Depot and Kitsap Mall present a bird house-building workshop for children (under parental supervision) to learn do-it-yourself skills and tool safety featuring a project kit, apron and achievement pin for each child; Sat., April 4, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon; Kitsap Mall (small food court), 10315 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale. Registration limited to the first 100 children. Register by today, April 3, at Guest Services. Info: (360) 698-2555.

FUNDRAISING SUDS: Silver City Restaurant & Brewery to host a benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society with 50 percent of all beer sales to be donated to the organization; Mon., April 6, 3-10 p.m.; 2799 NW Myhre Road, Silverdale. Info: Michael Watkins at (360) 990 0650 or winemakerguy@yahoo.com or Silver City at (360) 698 5879.

TALE OF LOVE: Group reading of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream;” Mon., April 6, 3-5 p.m.; downtown Bremerton Library, 612 Fifth St. Info: (360) 377-3955.

SENIOR EASTER LUNCH: Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program invites seniors age 60 and older to attend a special Easter lunch; Thurs., April 9, noon; locations in East Bremerton, Port Orchard, Kingston, Silverdale, Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island; $3 suggested donation. Reservations and location information: (360) 377-8511. Reservations required by 2:30 p.m. April 8.

VEGGIES THAT WORK: Chris Smith to present “Growing the Top 12 Nutritious and Productive Vegetables for Our Area;” Sat., April 11, 10-11 a.m.; Clear Creek Nursery, 11688 Clear Creek Road, Silverdale; free. Register: (360) 308-8210 or stop by the nursery.

SPRINGTIME FUN: Easter egg hunt, crafts and storytelling; Sat., April 11, 10 a.m.; Olympic Evangelical Free Church, 14861 Silverdale Way, Poulsbo (near the Keyport junction). Info: (360) 830-0744.

HOME BUYING 101: Free homebuyers seminar featuring the process of home buying, financing, home insurance and more; Sat., April 11, 10 a.m.-noon; Kitsap County Fairgrounds and Events Center training room; walk-ins welcome. Info or reservations: (877) 212-1465, ext. 13 or e-mail info@nwhomepartners.com.

NEW YOU: Chiropractic Lifestyle Center is hosting a four-week nutrition and cleansing class, “Creating Healthy Habits: An Exploration in Feeling Well” with topics to include how the body cleanses and why it matters to your well-being, the effects of diet on health and mood, and how to free yourself from common symptoms such as low energy, aches and pains, and digestive problems; Mondays, April 13, 20, 27 and May 4; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Chiropractic Lifestyle Center, 991 NE Riddell Road, Bremerton; $295 with supplements. RSVP or info: (360) 373-2225 or 1drmeg@comcast.net.

LEARN ITALIAN: Beginning Italian Class by instructor and native speaker Imma Keith who will cover grammar, vocabulary, travel and cultural tips; Mondays, April 13-June 15; classes at Central Kitsap Junior High School, 10130 Frontier Place NW, Silverdale. Info and registration: Imma Keith at (360) 692-0922.

NEW DIGS: The Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau’s open house for its members and the public to visit its new office; Wed., April 15, 4-6 p.m.; 9481 Silverdale Way NW, Suite 203, Silverdale. Info: (800) 337-0850.

BUILDING SUCCESS: Members of the Olympic-West Sound Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association to meet for the “90-Minute Marketing Workshop For Challenging Times,” presented by Bill Hoke and Patricia Graf-Hoke; Wed., April 15, 6 p.m.; Poulsbo library. Info and registration: Molly McCabe at (206) 780-1906 or e-mail molly@akitchenthatworks.com.

LOOK AT WYA: Open house for the Washington Youth Academy, a free federal- and state-funded residential and post residential program for 16-19 year olds who have dropped out of high school or at risk of dropping out; Wednesday, April 15, 5:30 p.m.; Sat., April 25, 10:30 a.m.; 1207 Carver St., Bremerton. Info: (360) 473-2615, (360) 473-2617 or www.ngycp.org/site/state/wa.

NEW HOME: Seaport Salon & Day Spa’s grand opening celebration of new facility and expanded amenities featuring tours and refreshments; Fri., April 17, 5-7 p.m.; 9130 Washington Ave., Old Town Silverdale. Info: (360) 698-0781.

STUFF FOR SALE: Saint Nicholas Church and the Tahuya Community Club to host their annual “Plant and Stuff Sale” with proceeds to go toward repairing roof gutters damaged by the heavy winter snowfall; Sat., April 18, noon-3 p.m.; Tahuya fire station.

ANIMAL SUPPORT: Wine, Wags and Whiskers, a benefit for the animals of the Kitsap Humane Society, to feature wine tasting, brew selections from Silver City Brewery, silent auction, dessert raffle and entertainment; Sat., April 18, 6-9 p.m.; Silverdale Beach Hotel; $40 per person; $50 per person if reserved after April 13. RSVP or info: (360) 692-6977, ext. 7113 or e-mail events@kitsap-humane.org.

GREEN THUMBS UNITE: Master Gardener Foundation of Kitsap’s Gala Premier Fundraising event to feature guest speakers Ciscoe Morris and Meeghan Black from KING 5, Duncan Creek String Quartet, a skit by The Dibble Boys Comedy Team, and appetizers and desserts; Sun., April 19, 3-6 p.m.; Kitsap Memorial Park, 202 NE Park St., Poulsbo; $25.

VET BENEFIT: Famous Dave’s and the J-R Saloon present a bike show to benefit the Retsil Veterans Home featuring 20 percent off all food and beverage sales; Sun., April 19, 2-6 p.m. (voting concludes at 4 p.m.); J-R Saloon, 9448 Silverdale Way, Silverdale. Info: (360) 337-7492.

FUTURE TEAM MEMBERS: Bremerton High School Drill Team members to host the 2009 Dance/Drill Team Mini Camp for students in grades kindergarten-eighth grade (classes divided by grades); Sat., April 25, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; noon-1 p.m. showtime (families/friends invited to watch the performance); $25; $30 day-of-registration. Info: Edna Cox at (360) 620-5579 or e-mail ec.cox@hotmail.com.

HOP ON DOWN: The Easter Bunny will be at Kitsap Mall to take pictures with children now until April 11 in Center Court; 10315 Silverdale Way, Silverdale. Info: (360) 698-2555.

GO GREEN: Informational session on the Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate Course for those who want to be leaders in the field of green building; Thurs., April 23, 5–6:30 p.m.; Sat., May 30, 10 a.m.–noon; OC Bremerton campus. RSVP required: (360) 475-7786 or e-mail ContinuingEd@olympic.edu.

Meetings

SUNFLOWER STATE PRIDE: Kitsap Jayhawkers to meet; Sat., April 4, 11:30 a.m.; The Airport Diner; new members always welcome. Info: Doris Rice at (360) 792-9151.

STAR GAZERS: Olympic Astronomical Society to feature discussion on “The History and Future of Telescopes,” “April Skies” and “The Upcoming Eastern Washington Star Party;” Mon., April 6, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Olympic College Room Art 103; visitors welcome. Info: (360) 265-5418.

GRIZZLY TOPIC: Kitsap Audubon Society to feature guest speaker David Knibb who will present “Grizzlies in the North Cascades;” Thurs., April 9, 7-9 p.m.; Poulsbo library, lower level; public welcome. Info: www.kitsapaudubon.org or (360) 692-8180.

NAVY LEAGUE: Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Navy League to feature guest speaker Navy Cmdr. Edward “Fizz” Wetzel, assigned to the staff of the Electronic Attack Wing, Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, who will review what is involved in the transition from the EA-68 Prowler to the EA-18G Growler; Tues., April 14, 11:30 a.m.; Keyport Naval Undersea Museum, 610 Dowell St., Keyport; $15; public invited. RSVP: (360) 782-5500 by April 9.

MEMORY CARE: Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group provides a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who also are providing care to a person with dementia; Wed., April 15 (third Wednesday of every month), 5:30-7 p.m.; Canterbury Manor, 703 Callahan Drive, Bremerton. Info: Cynthia Lee at (360) 286-3542 or (360) 830-0316.

SPEAK PROUDLY: Toastmasters International is a nonprofit organization that provides a supportive and positive learning environment to help people excel in speaking, listening and leadership skills; Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.; Subway party room, 3850 Kitsap Way, Bremerton. Call or e-mail for a free reservation: Dave Harris at (360) 478-7089 or Harriscd.wa@comcast.net.