FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

LIVING HISTORY: The 1899 Magic Lantern Exhibit and Show will be held alongside the Battle of Port Gamble Civil War re-enactment on Saturday and Sunday, June 19-20. The show is free with entry to the re-enactment, and will be held at the Walker-Ames House at 12:30 and 4:15 p.m. Saturday and 10:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Info: magiclanternsociety.org.

MID-SOMMER FESTIVAL: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway and Historic Downtown Poulsbo Association present the St. Hans/Mid-sommer Festival from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at Poulsbo’s Waterfront Park. Musicians will come by boat and process the maistång (mid-sommer pole); after the rising of the maistång there will be games and dancing. Vikings will have a torchlight procession and light the bonfire. Info: Poulsbo Sons of Norway, (360) 550-6049.

THEATER

CACTUS FLOWER: Runs June 4-27 at Bremerton Community Theatre, 599 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton. Performances: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $12, $10 for seniors, students and military and $7 for kids age 12 and under. Info: www.bremertoncommunitytheatre.org.

SPITFIRE GRILL: Runs May 28 to June 27 at the Jewel Box Theatre in Poulsbo. Performances: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets: $14, $12 for seniors, students and military. Info: (360) 697-3183.

THE LORAX: A free performance based on the Dr. Seuss classic cautionary tale, presented by The Island School’s fourth grade class, will occur at 7 p.m. Friday, June 11. See the colorful Truffula Trees and hear the Humming-Fish hum. Info: www.TheIslandSchool.org or (206) 842-0400.

IMPROV WORKSHOP: There will be improv workshops at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Western Washington Center for the Arts, 521 Bay Street, Port Orchard. Info: (360) 769-7469.

DANCE

CAMBALACHE: One of the Northwest’s hottest salsa bands will perform at a dance workshop at Island Center Hall on Bainbridge Island beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 19. Cost is $20 for adults, $15 for teens ages 13-18. Info: www.educatedfeet.net.

LEARN HOW TO LEAD: Learn the simple techniques of being a good leader in ballroom dancing at weekly ballroom dance classes at 4131 Pine Road in Bremerton at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Info: Jan at (360) 877-5181.

BALLROOM DANCING: Is offered from 2-5 p.m. every Sunday at the Port Orchard Eagles, 4001 Jackson Ave. NE in Port Orchard. Dance to the live big band sounds of Eric Liebmann and Co. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for non. Info: www.foe2338.org or (360) 876-2338.

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. Info: (360) 697-6753.

MUSIC

LYRICA: Lyrica, Ladies Choral Ensemble of Puget Sound, under the direction of LeeAnne Campos, will perform its annual summer concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 11, at Saint Antony of Egypt Episcopal Church at 10239 Old Frontier Road NW in Silverdale. An offering will be accepted. Donations will benefit the music program at Saint Antony’s and Lyrica’s summer concert tour/retreat.

AT THE STEPHENS HOUSE: Poulsbo vocalist and songwriter Valerie Markell plays the Stephens House, 191 Winslow Way W., Bainbridge Island, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 12, alongside island folk rock songwriter Julie Marie Duke. Suggested donation: $5.

SEABOLD SECOND SATURDAY: Singer/songwriter duo Jennifer Spector and David Tieman perform as The Hayburners at Seabold Community Hall, 14451 Komedal Road, Bainbridge Island, on Saturday, June 12. Open mic performances begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by featured act. Play or pay $5, children admitted free.

ULTIMA THULE CHAMBER CHOIR: from Tromso, Norway, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway lodge. The group will also perform at 3 p.m. in Poulsbo’s Waterfront Park during Mid-sommer Fest. Info: (360) 779-5209.

FOLK MUSIC ENSEMBLE: Sasha, Igor and Arto from Russia will perform a program of Karelian, Finnish and Russian folk music at 7 p.m., Monday, June 28, at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway, 18891 Front St., Poulsbo. A gammeldans follows the performance. A donation of $5 is requested from attendees; no admission charge for school-aged children. Info: Grace (360) 779-2460.

WOMENS ENSEMBLE: Lyrica, Ladies Choral Ensemble of Puget Sound, a nonprofit, community-based choral non-profit, community-based choral ensemble for women, is hearing auditions for all sections. Experienced musicians are encouraged. Weekly rehearsals are at Saint Gabriel Roman Catholic Church in Port Orchard. Info: LeeAnne Campos at (253) 312-6074 or LeeAnneCampos@harbornet.com.

ONGOING JAM SESSIONS: At the Island Music Guild, 10598 Valley Road on Bainbridge, include:

Jazz ensemble workshop: From 7-9:20 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. $5 donation requested. Info: Mike at msellman@att.com

Drum workshop: Monday evenings every week. Info: Micah at (206) 818-5859.

Old time fiddle tune jam: From 7:30-9:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. $5 requested. Info: Stuart at (206) 323-8004.

SILVERDALE’S MUSICAL COFFEE SHOP: The Global Bean, located at 2021 NW Myhre, Ste. 101 in Silverdale, is hosting traditional Irish jam sessions at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. All players of Irish tunes and instruments are welcome. Info: http://theglobalbean.com or (360) 692-9582.

CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES: Meet at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the First Baptist Church at 1410 Ohio St. in Bremerton. Women of all ages are invited to come and sing. Info: www.kitsappines.org or call Kathy at (360) 297-8414.

LITERARY

BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bainbridge Library on Saturday, June 12. Proceeds benefit the library. Info: www.bifriends.org.

ROMANCE WRITERS: The Greater Peninsula Romance Writers meet the third Saturday of each month at the Sylvan Way Library in East Bremerton. Info: www.penrwa.org.

SILVERDALE WRITERS’ ROUND TABLE: Meets at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way, for free support and development in a positive atmosphere. Info: Bob at (360) 830-4968 or bobschumacher@attglobal.net.

LIBERTY BAY BOOKS: Hosts several book clubs at 18881-D on Front St. in Poulsbo. Info: www.libertybaybooks.com or (360) 779-5909. The clubs meet on the following:

Joy Luck: 11 a.m. First Friday monthly

Daytime: 10 a.m. Second Tuesday monthly

Non-Fiction: 10 a.m. Third Wednesday monthly

Evening: 7 p.m. Third Wednesday monthly

Books and Brew: 7 p.m. third Friday monthly, ages 21-39.

Mystery: 10 a.m. Fourth Thursday monthly

SILVERDALE BOOK SALES: Silverdale Friends of the Library used book sale occurs every Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Silverdale Library, 3450 NE Carlton.

WRITER’S WORKSHOP: The Fiction Writer’s Workshop meets at 7 p.m. every Monday night at the Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse, 19003 Front St.,Poulsbo. Cost is $6 per meeting, which includes a latte. Info: www.poulsbohemian.com.

AGATE PASSAGE FRIENDS: A Quaker silent worship group hosts a discussion of spiritual poetry at 9 a.m. the first Sunday of every month at Seabold Hall, 14454 Komedal Road on Bainbridge. Info: www.quaker.org/agate-passage.

FILM

LEAP OF FAITH: The Reel Religion Film series plays “Leap of Faith,” a portrayal of fake faith healer Jonas Nightingale, at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 12. No charge, donations welcome.

THE INVISIBLE SHORELINE: A video tour by local filmmaker John F. Williams, will show for free from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, at the Bob Oke Community Room, 5448 Long Lake Road SE, Port Orchard; Thursday, June 17, at the Franklin Masonic Lodge, 5 Rainier Ave., Port Gamble; and Saturday, June 19, at the Poulsbo Marine Science Center, 18743 Front St., Poulsbo.

GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS

ART WALK: A Second Saturday Art Walk runs 5-8 p.m. Saturday, June 12, in downtown Poulsbo. Poulsbo now has eight art galleries: Front Street Gallery, Potlatch Gallery, The Twisted Brush, Shorelines Gallery, Verksted Gallery, Ascend Art Gallery, The Eagles Nest and The Kings Art.

FRONT STREET GALLERY: The newly opened Front Street Gallery in Poulsbo is an artists cooperative currently looking for 3D artists, especially glass blowers or stained glass, fiber artists and basketry, metalworks and sculpture. If interested in applying for the jury process contact Patty Watson at patwat09@gmail.com.

ARTS & CRAFTS

KINGSTON KITSAP ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: Craft vendors are encouraged to fill out and send in the applications available at www.kitsapartsandcrafts.com. Artists are also encouraged to apply to the open or juried art shows, and to enter the 51st annual poster contest. Info: (360) 297-3813.

THE POULSBO ARTIST 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. Info: Mike Clayton at (360) 930-8171 or m-dclayton@comcast.net.

CRAFTERNOONS: Kitsap Regional Library in Little Boston hosts crafternoons for crafters to get together and work on handmade projects at 2:30 p.m. every Wednesday at 31980 Little Boston Road in Kingston. Info: www.krl.org or (360) 297-2670.

THE SOUTH KITSAP ARTISTS ASSOCIATION: Meets from 7-9 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at Cedar Heights Junior High School, 2220 Pottery Ave., Port Orchard. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., visitors welcome. Info: President Bob Ulsh, (360) 692-5375.

GLASS ART JUNKIES: A group with interests in all kinds of glass art meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Subway near the Silverdale Albertsons. All skill levels welcome. Info: Bob at (360) 308-8775 or brixx@wavecable.com.

DRAWING THE HUMAN FIGURE: Classes are held from noon to 2 p.m. each Monday at the Bremerton Eagles at Sixth and Washington. Cost is $10 per class. Info: (360) 377-7296.

KIDS

STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY: The Poulsbo branch of the Kitsap Regional Library presents baby storytime (ages 1-18 months) at 1 p.m. each Tuesday and toddler storytime (ages 18 months-3 years) at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Wednesday, 700 Iverson St. in Poulsbo. Info: www.krl.org or (360) 779-2915.

STORYTIME AT BARNES & NOBLE: Barnes & Noble in the Kitsap Mall hosts a weekly storytime for kids at 11 a.m. every Saturday. Info: (360) 698-0945.

FARMERS MARKETS

PORT ORCHARD FARMERS MARKET: Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays on the Waterfront Boardwalk April through October.

BREMERTON FARMERS MARKET: Open 4-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Seaside Church from May to October.

SILVERDALE FARMERS MARKET: Open Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April through September at the Silverdale Beach Hotel on Bucklin Hill Road.

POULSBO FARMERS MARKET: Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 23 at Poulsbo Village Medical/Dental Center on the corner of 7th and Iverson. Info: www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org.

KINGSTON FARMERS MARKET: Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at Mike Wallace Park from May to October.

SUQUAMISH FARMERS MARKET: The Suquamish Farmers Market runs from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday afternoons in downtown Suquamish through Oct. 6.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: Open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Town Square at City Hall Park April through October.

NATURE & OUTDOORS

KITSAP MOUNTAINEERS: Meet on the second Thursday of each month for social time and interesting program at the Kitsap Cabin, 3000 Seabeck Highway in Bremerton. Meetings are for members and anyone interested in learning more about the program. Info: www.kitsapmountaineers.org.

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. Info: www.pwckitsap.org.

COMMUNITY

RUMMAGE SALE: At the Suquamish Community Church, 18732 Division Ave., from 8-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 18-19. Proceeds benefit the church and its community programs, as well as “32 Pearls of Hope,” a non-profit providing dental care to remote villagers in Africa and Central America.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, June 18, in the Bainbridge Public Library Meeting Room for “Workshop: Problem Solving in Genealogical Research.” Suggested donation for non-members is $5. Info: www.bigenealogy.org or (206) 999-6757.

KITSAP COUNTY CHESS CLUB: Meets for games from 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday night at the downtown Bremerton library, 612 Fifth St. in Bremerton. Info: (360) 377-3955.

CLEO’S CLASSIC SINGLES: Over fifty? A little under? Come! Potluck held from 6-8 p.m. every second Tuesday at Cleo’s Landing, 11215 NE State Highway 104 in downtown Kingston. Info: 360-297-4414.

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. WU