FILM
THE ADMIRAL THEATRE PRESENTS: The 1994 indie film “The Secret of Roan Inish,” a story of a boy many believe is being raised by seals, as part of its Independent Film Series at 7 p.m. Nov. 14, 515 Pacific Ave. in Bremerton. Tickets are $7. Info: www.admiraltheatre.org
THE NEXT CLASSICS NIGHT: At the Lynwood Theater will feature the quintessential Woody Allen, 1977’s “Annie Hall” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25, 4569 Lynwood Center Road on Bainbridge. Tickets are $7.50. Info: www.lynwoodtheatre.com or call (206) 842-3080.
THE ORCHARD THEATER: Will be showing “The Duchess,” “Religulous” and “W.” through Nov. 13 at 822 Bay St. in Port Orchard. For tickets and show time information, go to www.orchardtheater.com or call (360) 850-1082.
THE LYNWOOD THEATRE: Will feature the traditional genre western “Appaloosa” through Nov. 13 on Lynwood Center Road on Bainbridge. For tickets and show time info, go to www.lynwoodtheatre.com.
‘TWILIGHT:’ The movie based on author Stephanie Meyer’s bestselling series will be released early in Kitsap at 11 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Olympic Cinemas, 1520 NE Riddell Road in Bremerton and the Bainbridge Cinemas, 403 N. Madison Ave. in Bainbridge for a fundraising midnight screening to benefit the KRL. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets include a small popcorn, a small drink and eligibility for raffle prizes. Info: Call Susan at KRL (360) 405-9133.
THEATER
‘THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER:’ Western Washington Center for the Arts dons the Holiday Season with the most inventively awful kids in the history of the world cast in the church Christmas pageant, starting with opening night festivities featuring complimentary wine and cheese at 6:30 p.m, followed by the show at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21. The show will run through December with curtains at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays. Info: www.wwca.us or call (360) 769-7469.
PLAID TIDINGS: A holiday sequel to the hit “Forever Plaid” will be playing at the Jewel Box, directed by Gwen Adams, Nov. 14-Dec. 6 with curtains at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Nov. 16, 23 and Dec. 7. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and youth. Info: www.jewelboxpoulsbo.org or call (360) 779-9688.
‘BLITHE SPIRIT:’ Bremerton Community Theatre presents the 1940s-era Noel Coward piece through Nov. 23 with curtains at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 seniors/students, $7 youth. Info: www.bremertoncommunitytheatre.com, or call (360) 373-5152.
‘THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA:’ The Changing Scene Theatre Northwest will present “The Complete History of America Abridged,” a wacky comedy just in time for elections, directed by Darren Hembd through Nov. 15. All performances will be at the Panda Inn, 4180 Kitsap Way in Bremerton, $25 for the show and a meal. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. followed by the show at 7 p.m. Reservations are required. Info: www.changingscenenorthwest.org or call (360) 792-8601.
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.
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.
BPA VOLUNTEERS: Bainbridge Performing Arts seeking volunteers for wide variety of jobs, from stagecraft and lighting to concessions and fundraising. Contact Ruth Lentz at rlentz@theplayhouse.org.
MISC.
FAMILY HARVEST CELEBRATION: An all ages Play Party with dance and song frivolity geared to young children and their families will be from 5-6 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Road on Bainbridge. Cost is $10 for adults, $4 kids under 10, $20 for families.
MONICA’S FINAL WINE EXPERIENCE: For the year is slated for Nov. 20 with two seatings, one at 4 p.m. and another at 5:30 p.m., with Italian wines for the holidays featuring Tom Kelly of Small Vineyards Importers at Monica’s, 3472 Byron St. in Old Town Silverdale. $19.95 per person. Reservations required. Info: (360) 698-2991, www.waterfrontbakery.com.
B.I. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Hosts a discussion titled “Computer programs for the Genealogist” with presenter Claire Smith from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 21 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. Info: (206) 842-4162. FAMILY HARVEST CELEBRATION: An all ages Play Party with dance and song frivolity geared to young children and their families will be from 5-6 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Road on Bainbridge. Cost is $10 for adults, $4 kids under 10, $20 for families.
CULINARY SKILLS AT THE LIBRARY: Kitsap Regional Librarians show how the library can help enhance your culinary skills at 2 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Sylvan Way Library in Bremerton. Info: www.krl.org.
MONICA’S FINAL WINE EXPERIENCE: For the year is slated for Nov. 20 with two seatings, one at 4 p.m. and another at 5:30 p.m., with Italian wines for the holidays featuring Tom Kelly of Small Vineyards Importers at Monica’s, 3472 Byron St. in Old Town Silverdale. $19.95 per person. Reservations required. Info: (360) 698-2991, www.waterfrontbakery.com.
B.I. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Hosts a discussion titled “Computer programs for the Genealogist” with presenter Claire Smith from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 21 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. Info: (206) 842-4162.
THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS: Of Bainbridge Island Support Group will feature Dr. Ione Fine on “The Neural Effects of Visual Deprivation: How Blindness Rewires the Brain” from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Free. Info: (206) 842-3551.
OCHEAMI: A group of performers studying and sharing West African culture with their audience will come to Bainbridge for performances at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13 and again at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. Tickets are $6. Info: Call Bonnie at (206) 842-7901.
A 12-WEEK WEIGHT LOSS CLASS: Loosely based on the TV show “The Biggest Loser” will begin Nov. 18 at Le Garmanche Catering, 1327 Bay St. in Port Orchard. Each participant will put in $30 which will be doled out to the top three biggest losers at the end of the session. Info: Call Kathleen at (360) 876-1767.
EAT LOCAL FOR THANKSGIVING: The Poulsbo Farmers Market will be holding an “Eat Local for Thanksgiving and Holiday Market” from 1-5 p.m. Nov. 22 in the lower level of the Poulsbo Library, 700 Iverson St. in Poulsbo. Info: www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org.
‘OPERATION SLEEPING BAG:’ Monica’s Waterfront Bakery in Old Towne Silverdale is accepting donations on behalf of the Taking It To The Streets ministry in their second annual sleeping bag drive. Sleeping bags and monetary contributions will be accepted at 3472 NW Byron St. in Silverdale through the fall. Info: www.waterfrontbakery.com or call (360) 698-2991.
‘THE BIG ONE:’ A traveling earthquake exhibit from the University of Washington’s Burke Museum will be at the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum, 215 Erickson Ave., through Dec. 31. Info: www.bainbridgehistory.org or call (206) 842-2773.
CHESS PLAYERS: The Kitsap Regional Library in downtown Bremerton hosts games with resident players from the Kitsap County Chess Club from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays at 612 Fifth St. in Bremerton. Info: www.krl.org or call (360) 377-3955.
FREE FIRST THURSDAYS: The board of directors at the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum are now offering free admission to the museum, located at 215 Ericksen Ave. on Bainbridge, during the first Thursday of every month. Info: www.bainbridgehistory.org or call (206) 842-2773.
VIOLINISTS TO FIDDLERS: Interested in turning your violin into a fiddle? An interest list is being compiled for an old-time fiddle workshop with Ken Waldman and Tania Opland. Info: (206) 842-2306.
THE GREAT NORWESTERS: Toastmasters Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. every first and third Thursday of the month at The Northwest Design Center — 18850 State Highway 305 in Poulsbo. Info: http://greatnorwesters.freetoasthost.net or call Kathy (360) 301-1864.