ARTS & CRAFTS

CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION NORTHWEST: is seeking artists and studios to participate in the North Kitsap Art in the Woods tour, slated for Nov. 7-9. Entry fee is $100 per artist or $100 per studio. Call Larry at (360) 779-9880 to register. Info: www.cafnw.org.

THE VERKSTED GALLERY: A 20-year old cooperative art gallery located at 18937 Front St. in Poulsbo is now accepting applications from artists in the following mediums: baskets, fiber art, leather work, oils, acrylic, metal art, encaustic, and other unique arts and crafts. Must be able to work two days a month, participate in committee work and pay a monthly rent. To apply pick up an application from the gallery or call Lynn at (360) 297-4096. Info: www.verkstedgallery.com.

AUDITIONS

BREMERTON SYMPHONY AUDITIONS: The Bremerton Symphony Association will host auditions for the Bremerton Symphony Concert Chorale from 2-5 p.m. Sept. 7 at Olympic College in Bremerton. All voice types are welcome. Info: (360) 373-1722.

AUDITIONS: Auditions are now being held for Lyrica, Ladies Choral Ensemble of Puget Sound. A new season of singing, concerts and fun starts in September. Info: LeeAnne at (253) 312-6074.

KITSAP CAROLERS: Are taking auditions for all voices to form four-part harmony quartets on Thursdays throughout the month of August. To set up an appointment, call Carol at (360) 779-7219. Info: www.kitsapcarolers.com.

THE POINT CASINO: Hosts its fourth annual Battle of the Bands starting Aug. 29 at the Point in Little Boston. All local bands are welcome. Contact Julie at jyasui@the-point-casino.com or (360) 297-0070 ext. 107 with a bio to register. Info: www.the-point-casino.com.

KIDS

EAGLE HARBOR BOOK COMPANY: Hosts special summer programs and activities for kids at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the month of August. Wednesdays are geared toward kids ages 8-12, Thursdays for 3 and older. For program listings, visit www.eagleharborbooks.com or call the book store at (206) 842-5332.

CHILDREN’S PAPER CRAFTS: Are taught at summer classes from 12-2 p.m. every Monday through Aug. 25 at Design Your World, 19347 Jensen Way in Poulsbo. $15 per class for kids 4 and up. Info: Call (360) 930-8098.

DANCE

AN EDUCATION IN TANGO: Educated Feet will offer an Argentine tango workshop with guest instructors from Buenos Aires. The workshop will be from 4:30-6 p.m. Aug. 23 at Island Fitness, 190 Madison Ave. N. on Bainbridge. Geared for beginning to intermediate level dancers, the cost of the workshop is $20 per person. Register by Aug. 21 by calling (206) 842-5720, or go to www.educatedfeet.net or www.island-fitness.com.

SWING DANCIN’: Bremerton Elks will host a series of one-hour swing dances on Sept. 4, 18 and 25. At 10:30 a.m., it will be west coast swing, followed by east coast swing at 11:30 a.m. The Bremerton Elks Lodge is at 4131 Pine Road, Bremerton. Partners aren’t required.

RUMBA LINE: Bremerton Elks will host a rumba line dance from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 11. Cost is $10. The Bremerton Elks Lodge is at 4131 Pine Road, Bremerton. Partners aren’t required.

AUDITIONS: Dance Ensemble Northwest will host open auditions for the 2008 production of “The Nutcracker” on Sept. 14. Audition times for dancers are 1 p.m. for ages 6-10, 2:30 p.m. for ages 10 and older. Performances will be Nov. 28, 29 and 30. Info: (360) 779-7090.

OLYMPIC PERFORMANCE GROUP PRESENTS: Their summer workshop performance, featuring dancers from throughout the county age 7-18, following three weeks of training at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at the North Kitsap Community Auditorium, 1881 NE Hostmark St. in Poulsbo. Tickets are $12 general, $10 for groups of 10 or more. Info: www.bainbridgeballet.com or call (206) 842-1205.

GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS

KINGSTON ART GALLERY: Will feature fused glass artist Karyn Cott and woodworker Terry Cott in a show titled “Cott’s Wood-n-Glass” which also includes her jewelry and his photography through Sept. 8 at the KAG in downtown Kingston. Info: www.kingstonartgallery.com or call (360) 297-5133.

THE ART OF THE QUILTER: Will be exhibited throughout the month of August at the Sidney Museum and Art Gallery, 87 Sidney Ave. in Port Orchard. Info: www.sidneymuseumandarts.com or call the gallery at (360) 876-3693.

DARLENE DIHEL’S SUMI PAINTINGS: Are featured at Checkers Espresso and Gallery in downtown Poulsbo throughout the month. It is her third exhibit at the coffeeshop. Info: Call Jim at (360) 697-2559.

THE VERKSTED GALLERY: Is featuring three artists during the month of August — fabric weaver Jan Harada, mixed-media painter Eileen Sorg and raku ceramics artist Irma O’Brien. Their works will be on display amongst all of the Verksted artists throughout the month on Front Street in Poulsbo. Info: www.verkstedgallery.com or call (360) 697-4470.

COLLECTIVE VISIONS FEATURES: 3D raku ceramics artist Wanda Garrity paired with the 2D work of Anna Hoey for its special exhibit for August. Garrity and Hoey’s exhibit will hang throughout the month at 331 Pacific Ave. in Bremerton. Info: www.collectivevisions.com or call (360) 377-8327.

BAINBRIDGE ARTS AND CRAFTS GALLERY: Gets to the root of childhood joy with an exhibition of ceramics in its front gallery and Kitemaker Gergory Kono in the back gallery, 151 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Both exhibits will hang throughout the month. Info: www.bacart.org or call (206) 842-

THE ROBY KING GALLERIES FEATURES: Multi-media artist Susan LeVan with an exhibit that attempts to demonstrate the complex relationship between man and animals throughout the month of August at the Roby King, 176 Winslow Way in Bainbridge. Info: www.robykinggalleries.com or call (206) 842-2063.

THE GALLERY AT GRACE: Will feature monotypes by Berit Ringo in his show “My Many Houses” which will hang through Aug. 31 in the lobby of Grace Episcopal Church, 8595 Day Road on Bainbridge. Info: Call Ann at (206) 842-9997.

FESTIVAL

BREMERTON’S BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL: Enters its 19th year in 2008 with vendors, food, music and everything blackberries on the Bremerton waterfront, starting at 10 a.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Info: www.blackberryfestival.org.

LITERARY

TURKISH WEDDING: Bainbridge author Judith Reynolds Brown will discuss her new novel, “Turkish Wedding: Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t,” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4. She introduces her new novel, which portrays the difficulties and rewards of an intercultural marriage involving an American woman who meets and falls in love with a Turkish man while he is studying in the United States. The lecture will be at Eagle Harbor Books at 157 Winslow Way, Bainbridge Island. Info: (206) 842-5332.

IN DEFENSE OF OUR NEIGHBORS: Bainbridge native Mary Woodward will give a multimedia presentation of her new book, “In Defense of Our Neigbors: The Milly & Walt Woodward Story,” at 3 p.m. Sept. 7. The book profiles her parents, Milly and Walt Woodward, whose Bainbridge Review opposed the internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The lecture will be at Eagle Harbor Books at 157 Winslow Way, Bainbridge Island. Info: (206) 842-5332.

BOOK SALE: Friends of the Library will host a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bainbridge Library Aug. 26. Proceeds will benefit the library. Info: www.bifriends.org.

‘GREEN, GREENER, GREENEST’: Lori Bongiorno brings her practical guide to making eco-smart choices a part of everyday life at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.eagleharborbooks.com or call the store at (206) 842-5332.

ECOFEMINIST, AUTHOR AND ACTIVIST MARTI KHELL: Founder of Feminists for Animal Rights will be speaking about her new book “Nature Ethics” at 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Stillwaters Environmental Center, 26059 Barber Cut Off Road in Kingston. $10 donation. Pre-registration preferred. Info: Call (360) 297-3876.

MUSIC

FIRST SUNDAYS: First Sundays at the Commons presents the John Hansen Jazz Quartet at 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Bainbridge Commons which is located next to the Senior Center at 402 Brien Drive by Waterfront Park. Admission is at the door (no advanced ticket sales) $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. Info: www.firstsundaysconcerts.org.

BAINBRIDGE SYMPHONY AUDITIONS: Auditions for the Bainbridge Performing Arts Classical Music program will be Sept. 3 by appointment. Strings, woodwinds, brass players and percussionists are encouraged to apply. Phone requests may also be made at (206) 855-9774.

ONE SHOT MOLLY: Catch North Kitsap’s No. 1 band at the following upcoming concert. All venues are 21, no cover charge: •9 p.m. Aug. 22, the Portside Pub, 18779 Front Street NE, Poulsbo, (360) 779-9997; 8 p.m., Aug. 23 and Sept. 20, The Treehouse Lounge, 18830 Front Street, NE, Poulsbo (360) 687-1447; 8 p.m., Aug. 29, The Filling Station, 11200 NE Highway 104, Kingston (360) 297-7732.

MUSIC AT THE MARKET: “Music at the Market” at Town and Country will feature Hollin Gamage from Atlanta. He’ll play from 5-7 p.m. on the deck above the flower shop on Aug. 22 at Town and Country, 343 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge. Info: www.myspace.com/hollingammagemusic.

TUNES AT THE PEGASUS: The Pegasus Coffee House, located at 131 Parfitt Way, Bainbridge Island, will host the following live music: 7:30 p.m. Friday Aug. 22, Brad Yaeger plus Colby Imus; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23, Christopher Brant Anderson; 2 p.m. Aug. 24, The Blackberry Bushes; 7 p.m. Aug. 24, MCR open mic. Info: (206) 842-6725.

BLUEFISH TANGO: The Bluefish Tango band will supply the music for a tango show from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Kitsap Golf and Country Club.

BIG MOUTH MUSIC PRESENTS: Count the Hours RIP show w/ This Time Next Year, Starting Point, Anxiety Attack, Rebuilt, Black Mamba and Abomination at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Crystal Grance, 2160 NE Paulson Road in Brownsville. Info: www.myspace.com/bigmouthmusic.

JAZZ WITH MARK LEWIS: Local jazzman is performing with a slue of different Northwest jazz musicians from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays throughout the month at the El Coral Mexican restaurant in Bremerton. Info: www.marklewismusic.com or call (360) 692-2540.

BELLA LUNA PIZZERIA: Located on the slab in Suquamish hosts an open mic from 6:30 p.m. to close ever Tuesday and Thursday for both songs and spoken word. Info: www.bellalunapizza.com or call (360) 598-5398.

THE JAZZ HOUSE: Located at 322 Pacific Ave. in Bremerton, provides live jazz from a house band starting around 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights. Info: Call (360) 373-2006.

THE KITSAP CHORDSMEN: A local barbershop chorus meets and sings weekly from 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays at the Olympic Evangelical Free Church, 14861 Silverdale Way in Silverdale. New singers and visitors welcome. Info: (360) 337-7464.

THE TREEHOUSE LOUNGE: Located above the Magnolia Cafe on Front Street in downtown Poulsbo hosts an open mic session at 8 p.m. every Thursday. 21+. Info: (360) 697-1447.

GARCIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: Hosts DJ Paisanos Mix from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every Saturday night at its location on Front Street in Poulsbo. Cover is $10 for guys, free for the ladies. Info: (360) 697-9800.

ONGOING JAM SESSIONS: At the Island Music Guild — 10598 Valley Rd. on Bainbridge — include:

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

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

Old Time Fiddle Tune Jam: Lead by Stuart Williams from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. $5 requested. Info: call Stuart at (206) 323-8004.

Reel Time Celtic jam: Meets from 4-5:30 p.m. on second Fridays in Poulsbo Led by Jane Landstra of Country Capers. Lessons for first level fiddlers are from 4-5:30 on third Fridays in Poulsbo. Info: E-mail Jane at c_capers@yahoo.com or call (360) 697-6192.

Samspel Scandinavian Jam/less: Led by Jane Landstra from 4-5:30 p.m. on the fourth Fridays. Info: c_capers@yahoo.com or call (360) 697-6192.

SILVERDALE’S NEWEST MUSICAL COFFEE SHOP: The Global Bean, located at 2021 NW Myhre, ste. 101 in Silverdale, is hosting a traditional Irish jam session at 7 p.m. on the second an fourth Wednesdays of the month. All players of Irish tunes and instruments are welcome. Info: http://theglobalbean.com or call (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 out and sing. Info: www.kitsappines.org or call Kathy at (360) 297-8414.

KITSAP JAZZ SOCIETY: A group of Kitsap citizens have begun the formation of the Kitsap Jazz Society with aspirations of preserving and promoting jazz throughout the county. For more information, call (360) 731-1609.

TREEHOUSE OPEN MIC: John Becker hosts open mic 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Treehouse Bar, 18830 Front St., Poulsbo. No minors.

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.

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. Info: (360) 895-3200.

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. Info: (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. Info: (360) 779-3481.

NATURE & OUTDOORS

AN ECOFEMINIST PERSPECTIVE: Author Marti Kheel will speak about her latest work, “Nature Ethics, An Ecofeminist Perspective,” at 4 p.m. on Aug. 24 at Stillwaters Environmental Center, 26059 Barber Cut Off Road, Kingston. She explores the underlying worldview of nature ethics, offering an alternative ecofeminist approach. Cost: $10 suggested donation. Info: Joleen@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org or (360) 297-2876.

ORGANIC GARDENS YOU CAN EAT: A series of four class designed and taught by the Master Gardeners will be held Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Norm Dicks Government Center in Bremerton next month. Topics will cover everything from soil to planning to planting. Registrations are available online at http://kitsap.wsu.edu/events. Deadline is Sept. 12.

DRAGONFLY FARMS NURSERY: Located at 34881 Hansville Rd. in Kingston hosts a farmers market featuring local artisans from 12-4 p.m. every Friday. Info: www.dragonflyfarmsnursery.com or call (360) 638-1292.

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.

OUTDOOR VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT: The Foulweather Bluff Preserve Nature Conservancy is searching for volunteer stewards to serve as the Preserve’s caretakers and eyes and ears. Training is provided, time commitment is one day per week or one day every two weeks. Info: Lisa Younger at lyounger@tnc.org, (206) 343-4345 ext. 331.

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

FILM

KING KORN: Stillwaters Environmental Center presents “King Korn,” feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation. In King Corn, Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, best friends from college on the east coast, move to the heartland to learn where their food comes from. The film will show from 7-9 p.m. at the North Kitsap Fire Station on Miller Bay Road. Cost: $5 suggested donation. Info: Joleen@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org or (360) 297-2876.

CELLULOID BAINBRIDGE SPECIAL EVENT: Celluloid Bainbridge, a program of the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council, will present “Operation Filmmaker” from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 31 at The Historic Lynwood Theatre, 4569 Lynwood Center Road. In Operation Filmmaker, do-gooder intentions go disastrously wrong when Hollywood gives a young Iraqi film student the chance of a lifetime. The event is free, with donations benefitting the Celluloid Bainbridge Filmmakers Finishing Fund. The film will be followed by a Q & A with documentary filmmakers Lucy Ostrander, John Jeffcoat, and John Sinno on the challenges of documentary filmmaking.

KRL HOSTS SUMMER FAMILY MOVIES: Fridays at 2 p.m. at the Sylvan Way Library, Fridays at 3 p.m. at the Bainbridge Library, Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in Silverdale and Fridays at 1 p.m. at the Poulsbo branch. Free. Call each branch for dates and films. Info: www.krl.org, or call Sylvan Way at(360) 405-9100, Bainbridge at (206) 842-4162, Silverdale at (360) 692-2779 or Poulsbo at (360) 779-2915.

THE RODEO DRIVE-IN: One of the oldest drive-in movie theaters in the Northwest — located at 7369 Highway 3, south of Port Orchard near the Bremerton airport — hosts weekly double features of current box office movies. Open seven days a week starting in mid-June. For show times, movies slated and ticket information, go to www.rodeodrivein.com or call (360) 698-6030.

THEATER

BREMERTON COMMUNITY THEATRE: Features “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” sort of as the company stages Ken Ludwig’s “Shakespeare in Hollywood” a story in which Oberon and Puck from the Midsummer Night magically find themselves in Hollywood in 1935 on the set of the Warner Brother’s film “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The show premieres Sept. 5 and will run through Sept. 28 with curtains at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays at BCT, 599 Lebo Blvd. in Bremerton. Info: www.bremertoncommunitytheatre.org.

KITSAP FOREST THEATER PRESENTS: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” the rock and roll musical version created by Arne Zaslove, with curtains at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 24 at the Kitsap Forest Theater off of Seabeck Highway in Bremerton. Tickets are $15, $8 for kids, kids under 6 free. Info: www.foresttheater.com.

SUMMERPLAY 2008: The Changing Scene Theatre Northwest will present “Summerplay, 2008: A Festival of New Works” Aug. 8-23 upstairs at the Panda Inn, 4180 Kitsap Way in Bremerton. Shows will be presented with an authentic Chinese meal Fridays and Saturdays with dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. There will also be lunch shows on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. Limited seating, reservations required. Info: www.changingscenenorthwest.org or call (360) 792-8601.

‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’: Is the summer production at Port Orchard’s Western Washington Center for the Arts. The show will run through Aug. 24 with curtains at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays. Info: www.wwca.us, or call (360) 769-7469.

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.

EXPLORING DEEP ECOLOGY: An eight-week sustainability course, presented by Stillwaters Environmental Center, begins Sept. 17. The discussions will be from 7-9 p.m. each Wednesday at the center, 26059 Barber Cut Off Road, Kingston. The book of readings is from the Northwest Earth Institute which sponsors discussion groups all over the country. Cost: $30 per person, $40 per household. Info: Joleen@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org or (360) 297-2876.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMER: Mor Mor Bistro is hosting a special, four-course event at 5 p.m. on Sept. 7 to benefit the Poulsbo’s Farmers Market. The event will feature a live auction of a one-of-a-kind piece, including the 2008 PMF poster art by Elizabeth Hutley. Tickets are $75 per person. Reserve by Aug. 28. Info: (360) 649-0274 or info@poulsbofarmersmarket.org.

HEALING IN NATURE: Traveler/researcher Sally Schauman will offer a slideshow of professionals who use nature therapy to generate wellness at 7-8:30 p.m. on Aug. 20 at IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Avenue NE, Bainbridge Island. This event is co-hosted by The Bloedel Reserve. Tickets $20 per person and space is limited. Register in advance at www.islandwood.org or (206) 855-4300.

EVERY WEDNESDAY IN AUGUST: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a drop in basis, the Naval Undersea Museum hosts wild, wacky and sometimes wet Wednesdays will feature hands-on activities, crafts projects, films, Boots the Diver and more. Free admission. Info: Call (360) 396-5547.

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.

THE CRUISIN’ SEASON IS: Back in full swing as every Wednesday evening now through September, classic car enthusiasts gather and bring their rides out to Buck’s A&W, 1700 Mile Hill Drive. in Port Orchard. All ages welcome, 5-8 p.m., know your classic car rules. Info: (360) 876-9088.

NEIGHBORHOOD CHESS GAMES: Are held from 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday at the downtown Bremerton Library, 612 5th St. in Bremerton with players from the Kitsap County Chess Club. Info: (360) 377-3955.

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 and Tania Opland. Info: (206) 842-2306.

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. All ages and experiences levels are welcome. Info: (360) 377-3955.

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.

KITSAP FRISBEE LEAGUE: Kitsap’s inaugural Ultimate Frisbee League’s registration is on open. Details and registration information is posted at www.discnw.org under the link “Kitsap Hat League.”

LITTLE NORWAY TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking and leadership skills are learned at meetings of the Little Norway Toastmasters Club. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. For location call: (360) 271-5336.

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: North Kitsap Eagles #3586 at 4230 Lincoln Road, Poulsbo has the following events: Dinner 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays for $6.00; Bingo every Sunday. Early Birds are at 12:30 p.m. with the Regular Session starting at 1:00 p.m. 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.

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.