ARTS & CRAFTS
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Kingston Art Gallery invites local artists to join the co-op gallery. Information and applications at the gallery, corner of SR 104 and West Kingston Rd., Kingston or online at www.kingstonartgallery.com.
ART CLASSES: Adult drawing and painting classes 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, children’s classes 11 a.m. Saturdays, $15 per session. Figure drawing noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays. All classes Manchester Art Gallery, 8075 E. Main St., Manchester. Information (360) 551-9144 or pnuchims@aol.com.
ART LEAGUE: The Poulsbo Art League meets weekly, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Vinland Lutheran Church, 2750 NW Finn Hill Rd., Poulsbo. All artists welcome to join, bring project to work on.
AUDITIONS
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 a capella 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.
CAPPELLA CHOIRS AUDITIONS: Cappella Choirs in Port Orchard seeking youth grades 3-12 for after-school choir programs. Also tour choir auditions for youth in grades 6-12. For information or to schedule an audition call (360) 895-3200.
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.
MONDAY FOLK DANCING: Scandinavian dance lessons Monday evenings, ongoing at Poulsbo Sons of Norway, 18891 Front St. NE, Poulsbo. Live music every third Monday of month. Information at (360) 779-2460.
LEARN TO SQUARE DANCE: Paws and Taws Square Dance Club hosts weekly lessons 7:30 p.m. every Monday at Kitsap Square Dance Center, 6800 W Belfair Valley Rd., Bremerton. First night free, then $3 per lesson. Information at (360) 692-9335.
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.
SILVERDALE BOOK SALE: Silverdale Friends of the Library used book sale every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Silverdale Library, 3450 NE Carlton.
UNSTRUCTURED WRITING GROUP: Meets 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday at Liberty Bay Books, 18881-D Front St., Poulsbo. All writers welcome. Information (360) 830-4968 or bobschumacher@attglobal.net.
MUSIC
TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET: Grammy-winning Turtle Island String Quartet will play bold, new chamber music at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. Main floor brunch show is $49. Main floor and loge show only tickets are $18, and balcony seats are $15. Info: (360) 373-6743 or www.admiraltheatre.org.
TREEHOUSE OPEN MIC: John Becker hosts open mic 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Treehouse Bar, 18830 Front St., Poulsbo. No minors.
PARENT-CHILD MUSIC CLASSES: Music and movement classes for ages newborn-5 with adult Mondays and Saturdays, Cappella Choirs Music Center, Port Orchard. Cost varies. Information (360) 895-3200.
BELLA LUNA OPEN MIC: Gary “Smokestack” Shaw hosts open mic 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Bella Luna Pizzeria, Suquamish. Tugboat Bromberg hosts same time Thursdays.
ONGOING AT IMG: Island Music Guild, 10598 Valley Rd., Bainbridge Island hosts the following ongoing events:
• Drumming workshop led by Ian Turner, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $10 adults, $5 children.
• Composers Club, 7-9 p.m. third Tuesdays, led by Bruce Galloway. Chance to work on compositions with fellow composers.
• “Lollygag,” informal music discussion group led by IMG Pres. Dave Bristow, noon to 2 p.m. every Thursday.
• Old Time Fiddle Tune Jam, 7-9:30 p.m. third Thursdays, $5.
• Jazz Ensemble Workshop, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $5 donation, second and fourth Thursdays.
• Teen open mic night, 7 p.m. second Fridays.
• Zeitgeist Teen Dance Series, 6:30-9:45 p.m. second Saturdays, featuring local bands.For information on any events call IMG at (206) 780-6911.
COMMUNITY SINGERS: Anyone who loves to sing is invited to join the Community Singers. No experience necessary, well-known songs. Group performs at long-term care facilities and others as requested. Information (206) 842-9790.
WHISKEY CREEK STEAKHOUSE: Dixieland jazz first Tuesday 5 p.m. monthly; various artists seven nights a week, 5 p.m.; Trumpet by Yvonne, 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Whiskey Creek Steakhouse, 1918 Washington St., Keyport. (360) 779-3481.
MAIN STREET ALEHOUSE: Open mic Thursdays and Sundays with Liam, 7:30 p.m., no cover, 21 and over. Main Street Alehouse, Kingston.
NATURE & OUTDOORS
BUGS: The Bremerton Urban Garden Society (BUGS) will be holding a “seed swap” during its quarterly outreach meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 15 on the fourth floor of the Dicks Center, on Sixth Street in downtown Bremerton. Bring catalogs to share as well. There will be refreshments served also.
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
IMPROV COMEDY: The Portable Reality Show hosts a special Valentine’s Day show at 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Jewel Box Theater, 225 Iverson St, Poulsbo. This performance is a “Bra Drive” for Kitsap A ‘s shelter. Bring a “new with tags” bra to donate and receive two for one tickets. Cost is $8 adult/$6 student/senior/active military. Info: (360) 779-9688 or www.jewelboxpoulsbo.org.
CAROUSEL: CSTOCK presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Carousel” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m 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.
WWCA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Western Washington Center for the Arts theater in Port Orchard seeking volunteers for house manager, concession sales, lighting and ushers. For information on applying call (360) 769-7469.
JEWEL BOX SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Jewel Box Theatre, Poulsbo, seeking front of house and behind the scenes volunteers. Orientation every third Saturday of the month at 2p.m. or third Wednesday at 7p.m. Information at (360) 779-9688 or jewelboxpoulsbo@hotmail.com.
BPA VOLUNTEERS: Bainbridge Performing Arts seeking volunteers for wide variety of jobs, from stagecraft and lighting to concessions and fundraising. Contact Tim Davidson at (206) 842-8578.
MISC.
PRUNING CLASSES: A free fruit tree pruning class and ornamental pruning class will be held at 10 a.m. and noon respectively on Feb. 17 and Feb. 24 at Valley Nursery, 20882 Bond Rd. NE, Poulsbo. Info: (360) 779-3806 or www.valleynurseryinc.com.
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.
GROUND TRUTH: Soldiers testimonies and experiences in Iraq will be shared at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at Eagle Harbor Church, Madison Ave and Winslow Way. Sponsored by Agate Pass Friends Meeting and Yes! Magazine.
GAZA SERIES: Testing the Water, a photo series by Skip Schiel, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at Winslow CoHousing, 350 Wallace Way. It is sponsored by the Nipponzan Myohoji Temple.
CAMERA CLUB: The f:67 Camera Club will hold its evaluation of both traditional and digitally produced prints at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at Sheridan Park Community Center, 680 Lebo Blvd., East Bremerton. Categories will be general and photo-travel. Visitors are welcome. Info: www.f67cameraclub.org. or (360) 377-3380.
JAPANESE FLOWERS: Mrs. Aiko Li of the Sogetsu School of Ikbana will teach Japanese flower arranging from 10 a.m. to noon the first and third Saturdays of the month (Feb. 3 and 17) through June at the Bainbridge Senior Center in the Bainbridge Commons. Info: (360) 297-2901.
QUILT SHOW: Kitsap Quilter’s Guild will present aQuilted Treasurer’s Quilt Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 16 and 17 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds – Presidents Hall. Feature Artist will be Heidi Lund.
Donation: $4 (age 10 and under, free). Info: (360) 373-4798
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.
