ARTS & CRAFTS
CALL TO ARTISTS: Bainbridge Island Summer Studio Tour issuing a call to artists through March 23. Applications available at www.bistudiotour.com under “For Artists,” at the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce and at Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities. Info: kathryn@keveoriginals.com.
CREATIVITY CENTER WORKSHOP: Richard Nelson will teach about setting up an encaustic workspace, the materials and painting techniques from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and March 3 and 7-10 p.m. March 10 at the Creativity Center, 9338 Sportsman Club Road, Bainbridge. Info: (800) 884-2168, www.returntocreativity.org.
VIEW II: View II, a collection of paintings and drawings of the spectacular views of Kitsap County by the artists that live here will be shown Feb. 24-March 24 at the Manchester Gallery 8075 E. Main, Manchester. An opening reception is slated from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 24. Info and gallery times: (360) 551-9144.
GLASS CRAFT: A glass craft club, including stained glass, fused glass, lamp working, mosaics and any art that has to do with glass, is forming. The first meeting is ay 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21at the Silverdale Round Table Pizza. Info: Susan (360) 598-4600.
AUDITIONS
BPA AUDITIONS: Bainbridge Performing Arts for Camp Teen Broadway’s production of “Les Miserables” (School Edition) will be from 2:30-6:30 p.m. March 3. Auditions for students entering grades 7-12 in fall 2007 are at BPA, 200 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge Island. Interested parties are requested to prepare one one-minute monologue plus one acappella Broadway song and bring a headshot or current picture. Rehearsals are July 2–26 and July 28-31. Run dates are Aug. 1-5. Info: Deirdre McCollom at dmccollom@theplayhouse.org or (206) 714-5766.
PORTABLE REALITY: The Poulsbo-based improvisational troupe, “The Portable Reality Show” will hold auditions for new cast members at 10 a.m. March 4 at the Jewel Box Theatre. Info: Todd at (206) 595-7093.
Ovation! Musical Theatre Bainbridge: will hold auditions for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s American classic, “Oklahoma!” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24 and 25 at the Bainbridge Commons. All parts are open and performers of all ages (8 and older) and experience levels are encouraged. Prepare a song and bring music for the pianist. No pop or acapella songs. Parts for non-singing dancers as well. Information, including parts and vocal ranges and audition tips can be found at www.ovationmtb.com. To schedule an audition appointment, call (206) 842-0472 or e-mail info@ovationmtb.com.
DANCE
LINE DANCERS: Kitsap Kickers Line Dance Club meets every Friday and Sunday, 9161 Washington Ave. NW, Silverdale. Fridays: beginners 6-7:30 p.m., $2; advanced 7-9:30 p.m., $4; Sundays: beginners 5-6:30 p.m., $2; advanced 6-8:30 p.m., $4. Information: (360) 697-6753.
GALLERIES &
EXHIBITIONS
FEATURED ARTISTS: Kingston Art Gallery’s featured artists for February are Melinda Hyra, photographer, and Karyn Cott, fused glass artist through March 4. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday two blocks up from the ferry terminal on Highway 104.
MIXED MESSAGES: “Mixed Messages: No Sculpture II” art show and reception presented by artist Gwen Guidici will be held at Bartimaeus Cohousing Community, Common House, 7771 NE Beacon Place, Bremerton. Info: Gwen Guidici at (360) 440-7385 or gguidici@telebyte.net.
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Elizabeth Smith, mixed media through Feb. 28, Grace Episcopal Church gallery, 8595 NE Day Rd., Bainbridge Island.
AMERICAN MARINE SILVERDALE: Showing through February at American Marine Bank, Silverdale, are Denise Mahoney, Amanda Davidson, Kelli Breeton-Fairall, Libby Sullivan, Maggie Huft and Evy Halvorsen.
LITERARY
LIBERTY BAY BOOK GROUPS:
• JOY LUCK: 11 a.m. First Friday monthly.
• DAYTIME: 10 a.m. second Tuesday monthly.
• NONFICTION: 10 a.m. during third week monthly, call bookstore for date (360) 779-5909.
• EVENING: 7 p.m. third Wednesday, call for current meeting information.
• MYSTERY: 10 a.m. fourth Thursdays.
All groups meet at Liberty Bay Books, 18881-D Front St., Poulsbo. For information call (360) 779-5909.
MUSIC
SCOTT COSSU: Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District welcomes musician Scott Cossu at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 to Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Road. Advance tickets are available at Glass Onion, Winslow Drug, or the Park District Office. To order by phone, call (206) 842-2306. Advance Tickets $16; Door $18; youth 6-12 years $10.
PONDERAY CAFE: Mark Lewis, alto sax/flute, plays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with Overton Berry (Feb. 22) at the Ponderay Cafe & Lounge, 610 N. Callow, Bremerton. Info: (360) 479-4487, www.marklewismusic.com.
NATURE & OUTDOORS
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
THEATER
THE EDGE: The Edge comedy improv will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. March 3 at BPA, 200 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge Island. $10. Info: (206) 842-8578 or www.theplayhouse.org.
AFTER DARK, IN DISDRESS: In DisDress is an absurdly theatrical performance collage of original writing, found text, and video created by solo-artist and Washington Ensemble Theatre (WET) co-founder Marya Sea Kaminski at 9:45 p.m. March 3. $10. Info: (206) 842-8578 or www.theplayhouse.org.
BPA JAPANESE THEATRE: Bainbridge Performing Arts presents International Series — Theatre of Yugen: Kyogen — in English. Student outreach performances ($5) will be at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. March 1, and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. An evening performance ($15/$10) will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 2. Info: (206) 842-8578 or www.theplayhouse.org.
CAROUSEL: CSTOCK presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Carousel” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m through March 4 at the Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way. For ticket information visit www.cstock.org or call (360) 692-9940
ACTING CLASSES: The Jewel Box Theatre is offering an eight-week course on acting and scene study Feb. 21-April 11. All classes are at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the theater. The final class on April 11 will be a showcase of student scenes. Classes will be taught by Laurel Watt, JBT’s new artistic director. To register, call the Jewel Box Theatre at (360) 779.9688 or e-mail jewelboxpoulsbo@hotmail.com. The theater is located at 225 Iverson St. in Poulsbo.
MISC.
GARDEN AND CRAFT SHOW: Soroptimist International of Greater North Kitsap will host its 12th annual garden and craft show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 3 at Kitsap Fairgrounds President’s Hall – 1200 Fairgrounds Rd., Bremerton. Info: Sunny Saunders at (360) 692.2957 or www.SIGNK.org.
BESS BRONSTEIN: A landscape pruning workshop will be hosted by Bess Bronstein from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Poulsbo Library. The class is for professionals in parks & recreation, facilities/maintainence, cph’s and anyone needing pesticide recertification, cph, or professional education hours. $35. Info: Peg Tillery, ptillery@co.kitsap.wa.us, (360) 337-7224.
ADMIRAL MOVIES: The Admiral Theatre’s 2006-2007 Classic Film Series continues with “An American In Paris” at 7 p.m. Feb. 23. General admission is $7. Tickets may be purchased by calling (360) 373-6743 or by visiting the ticket office at 515 Pacific Avenue in downtown Bremerton. Info: www.admiraltheatre.org.
MOAA LUNCHEON: The Kitsap Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will hold its monthly meeting on Feb. 26 at the Elks Lodge, 4131 Pine Rd. N.E. in Bremerton. A social hour will begin at 11 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. MOAA is open to those who hold or have ever held a warrant or commission in any component of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, or NOAA and their surviving spouses. Info: (360) 871-3159.
WINE SOCIETY: The Kitsap Wine Society will explore Chilean wines at 7 p.m. March 10 at the Clear Creek Community Club, 12641 Clear Creek Rd. NW, Silverdale. Bring two wine glasses. Reservation checks must be postmarked no later than March 3 ($22 member, $32 guest) and mailed to: KWS February Event, PO Box 1684, Silverdale 98383. Or by March 6 deliver the check during normal business hours to: Grape Expectations, 3594 N. Byron St., Silverdale.
ADOPTION GROUP: Kitsap Adoption Group hosts Adoption Chat, 9 a.m. fourth Saturday monthly, Silverdale Fire Station on Silverdale Way. information (360) 697-6910 or www.kitsapadoptiongroup.com.
WISH MEETS: Support group for families waiting to adopt, Waiting Is So Hard, meets 7 p.m. second Thursday monthly at Joe and Gayle Kohler home. Information (360) 662-0630 or www. kitsapadoptiongroup.com.
GAME NIGHT: Tuesday game nights 5-9 p.m. at The Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse, 19003 Front St., Poulsbo. Variety of board games, $2 minimum snack or beverage purchase.
Business Connections of North Kitsap: Meets first and third Thursdays, 11:32 a.m., Magnolia Cafe, Poulsbo. For information and to register (360) 598-3880 or email mp@coachmaria.com
Stroke Support Group: The Stroke Support Group meets 1 p.m. second Thursday monthly, Iris Room at Harrison Hospital, 1780 NW Myhre Road, Silverdale. Open to stroke survivors, caregivers, families of survivors and the public. Information (360) 337-8980.
AL-ANON/ALATEEN: Al-Anon is for adult family members. Alateen is for teenagers and relatives of alcoholics. Meetings in Kitsap and Mason counties. Schedule: 1-800-344-2666, local meetings 1-866-452-6973 or www.AlAnon.org
KITSAP GEM AND MINERAL: Meets 7:30 p.m. second Friday monthly, Chico Alliance Church, Bremerton.
TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking and leadership skills are learned at Toastmasters meetings. Everyone welcome. Information Port Orchard, (360) 895-8519, Silverdale (360) 830-5834 or Poulsbo, (360) 297-2845.
SIGN LANGUAGE GROUP: Members of the deaf community, interpreters and sign students interested in gathering on an informal basis on Bainbridge or elsewhere. Information (206) 855-8027.
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT: The Bremerton Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meets 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday monthly, Jackson Park Community Service Center, Port Orchard. Information (360) 782-1274.
WOMEN’S ISSUES: The YWCA hosts a woman’s support group focusing on healing from the effects of physical and/or emotional abuse in relationships 1 p.m. first and third Tuesdays monthly in Poulsbo, and 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays monthly on Bainbridge Island. Information (206) 780-2031 or (360) 551-3140.
SINGLES CLUB: The Bremerton B&P Singles Club invites all adult singles to join them at activities, dances and socials each month. Information (360) 373-4675 or (360) 479-0317.
NK EAGLES EVENTS: North Kitsap Eagles #3686 at 4230 Lincoln Road, Poulsbo hosts the following events: dinner 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, $5; breakfasts 9 a.m. to noon Sundays, $5; dances 7-10 p.m. Sundays, donation at the door. Information (360) 779-7272.
ALZHEIMER’S GROUP: Group offers people experiencing symptoms of progressive memory loss a chance to meet others coping with the same problems. Admission free, pre-registration required, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-848-7097.
INTRO COMPUTER SKILLS CLASS: The Literacy Council of Kitsap offers free classes on introductory computer skills from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Fridays in Poulsbo. Materials are $7.
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Meets 7 p.m. second Tuesday monthly, North Kitsap Baptist Church, 20516 Little Valley Road N.E., Poulsbo. Open to gamblers and those affected by gambling. Information (360) 297-7111 or (360) 457-8715.
HUMAN RIGHTS: The Kitsap Human Rights Network meets 6 p.m. fourth Thursday monthly, Events Center at Kitsap Fairgrounds, 1195 Fairgrounds Road, East Bremerton.
