ARTS & CRAFTS

CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: The 15th Annual Bainbridge Island arts and history event, slated for Dec. 5-7, has openings left for artists in all media. Those interested in jurying for participation can contact Sharon at (206) 842-6883 or e-mail sharonrs@aol.com. Info: www.christmasinthecountry.info.

THE f67 CAMERA CLUB: Will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 in room 106 of the art building at Olympic College Bremerton for a special night where members can bring up problem photos or techniques for discussion. Visitors welcome. Info: www.f67cameraclub.org or call Jerry at (360) 275-3019.

ALTERED BOOKS WORKSHOP: Learn some basic techniques for turning recycled books into works of art from 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Poulsbo Library or from 2-5 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Sylvan Way Library. For either session, bring a hardback book or purchase one for 50 cents from the Friends of the Library. Registration required. Info: www.krl.org or call (360) 405-9100.

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

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. Info: Larry at (360) 779-9880 to register. Info: www.cafnw.org.

A IS FOR ARTISTS GALLERY: A not-for-profit artist owned and run gallery on Bainbridge Island is seeking artists. Info: www.AisforArtistsGallery.com or call (206) 842-2434.

CALL TO ARTISTS: The Kingston Art Gallery, a cooperative gallery, is expanding and looking for fine artists and art teachers to fill its planned classroom and gallery space. Info: Patty at (360) 297-2095 or e-mail pawsmac@mac.com.

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.

THE SOUTH KITSAP ARTISTS: Association meets from 6-8 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at Cedar Heights Junior High School — 2220 Pottery Ave. in Port Orchard. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., visitors, first-timers welcome. Info: Call president Loretta Anderson at (360) 876-1415.

GLASS ART JUNKIES: A group with interests in all kinds of glass art from beaded to fused and stained glass meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Subway near the Silverdale Albertsons. All skill levels welcome. Info: Susan at (360) 598-4600.

DRAWING THE HUMAN FIGURE: Life 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.

ART LEAGUE: The Poulsbo Art League meets weekly, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Vinland Lutheran Church, 2750 NW Finn Hill Road, Poulsbo. All artists welcome to join, bring project to work on.

AUDITIONS

SING A SONG: The Puget Soundsters, a non-profit, community service, four-part chorus that sings for community events and local groups, is starting a new season and are looking for singers in all parts. The group meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Unity Church, 1712 Trenton Ave in Bremerton. Info: Jeanie at (360) 871-3260.

COMEDY

SLIP 45 FEATURES: Comedy night with David Testroet and Mike Wonder at 8 p.m. tonight, 715 Bay St. in Port Orchard. 21+, $8 cover. Info: www.myspace.com/slip45music or call (360) 895-7932.

KIDS

HALLOWEEN STORYTIME: Eagle Harbor Books presents local authors Kathryn Galbraith and Deb Lund along with George Shannon, celebrating new books, spooky stories and mask-making for Halloween at 11 a.m. Oct. 25, 157 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. For children ages 3 and up. Info: www.eagleharborbooks.com or call (206) 842-5332.

‘ARTHUR’S WORLD:’ An exclusive installation based on Marc Brown’s books and the PBS series “Arthur’s World” will be at KiDiMu, 305 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge Island. $5 admission, free for members or kids 12 months or younger. Info: www.kidimu.org or call (206) 855-4650.

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 call (360) 779-2915.

STORYTIME: Barnes and Noble, in the Kitsap Mall, hosts a weekly storytime for kids at 11 a.m. every Saturday. Info: Call the store at (360) 698-0945.

KITSAPART SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: Offers classes ranging from cartooning to three-dimensional drawing to animal art for kids ages 8 to teens at its school, 3425 NW Byron St. in Old Town Silverdale. Info: www.kitsapart.com or call (360) 662-1542.

DANCE

BYU DANCERS IN BREMERTON: The Brigham Young University Ballroom Dancers will be performing “Capture the Magic” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Bremerton Performing Arts Center, 1500 13th St. in Bremerton. Tickets are available by calling (360) 779-6564.

BALLROOM DANCE AT THE BREMERTON ELKS: Classes in West Coast Swing and Rumba will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. respectively on Thursdays in October at the Bremerton Elks, 4131 Pine Road in Bremerton. An afternoon dance will follow the classes. Pre-registration recommended. Info: (360) 877-5181.

BALLROOM DANCE IN GORST: Classes in the Foxtrot and Waltz will be held at 6:30 p.m. Mondays throughout October at the Kitsap Square Dance Association at 6800 Old Belfair Highway in Gorst. Pre-registration recommended. Info: (360) 877-5181.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: Jerry and Becky Deeter begin another set of six-week classes through Central Kitsap Community Schools Sept. 25 through Nov. 6. Basic class will be from 7-8:15 p.m., followed by intermediate from 8:15-9 p.m. at Fairview Jr. High School, 8107 Central Valley Road in Bremerton. Cost is $70 per couple, $60 for seniors. Info: Call Jerry at (360) 779-4686 or CK Community Schools at (360) 662-1638.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES FOR SENIORS: Are held at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday morning at the Bremerton Elks, 4131 Pine Road in Bremerton. No experience necessary, no age limit, no partners required. Classes are one hour, followed by an afternoon dance at 1 p.m. Must pre-register. Info: (360) 877-5181.

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 Road, Bremerton. First night free, then $3 per lesson. Information at (360) 692-9335.

GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS

THE MANCHESTER GALLERY: Will be hosting a sumi-e reception from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the gallery, 724 Bay St. in Port Orchard. Marilyn Kay and Co. will provide music while Fumiko Kimura will give a Sumi-e demonstration at 3 p.m. Free. Info: Call Paul at (360) 895-4270.

LOCAL ARTIST CARRIE GOLLER: Is exhibiting her works throughout the month at the Treehouse Cafe, 4569 Lynwood Center Road on Bainbridge. Info: www.carriegoller.com.

THE GALLERY AT GRACE HOSTS: “People I Know” oil and dry brush watercolor paintings by Ken Sullen throughout October at 8595 NE Day Road on Bainbridge. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. Info: Call (206) 842-9997.

‘THE TREES:’ Artist Steven Fogell and poet Bonnie J. Wallace collaborate in “The Trees” an exhibit of paintings and poetry hanging in the lobby gallery of the Bainbridge Performing Arts playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. in Bainbridge. The exhibit will hang throughout the month of October.

THE aCATemy AWARDS: The Verksted Gallery in downtown Poulsbo is hosting a feline-themed show, featuring new works by gallery artists and the entries of an annual photo contest throughout the month of October at 18937 Front St. in Poulsbo. Info: www.verkstedgallery.com or call (360) 697-4470.

TRADITIONAL SEASCAPE ARTIST ROY CARR: Will display his work through the month of October, at Custom Picture Framing, 839 Bay St. in Port Orchard. Info: Call Mallory at (360) 876-1031.

COLLECTIVE VISIONS GALLERY: Features four artists new to the co-op during the month of October in its upstairs showroom, in addition to “Inner Thoughts” the art of Barbara J. Mills and Janthina DuSavage in the basement gallery. Both shows will hang through Nov. 1 at 331 Pacific Ave. in Bremerton. Info: www.collectivevisions.com or call (360) 377-8327.

PRINTMAKERS INVITATIONAL: The Roby King Gallery hosts its annual printmaking exhibition featuring woodcuts, linocuts, monotypes and more from a variety of artists throughout October at 176 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.robykinggalleries.com or call (206) 842-2063.

THREE BY THREE: Three new works by three local fine wood furniture and sculpture artists — Robert Spangler, Howard Todd and Cecil Ross — will be featured throughout October at the Island Gallery, 100 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. Info: www.theislandgallery.net or call (206) 780-9500.

WORD: Bainbridge Arts and Crafts artists explore what happens when the meaning of words and how they look overlap in it’s show “Word,” up throughout October at 151 Winslow Way in Bainbridge. Info: www.bacart.org or call (206) 842-3132.

‘DIA DE LOS MUERTOS:’ Carrying on the tradition of the now defunct West Side Burrito Connection and Metropolis galleries, the Artists for Freedom and Unity presents the eighth annual Day of the Dead grisly group art show. The show will hang through the end of October at the AFU, 318 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/artistforfreedomandunity.

THE SOUTH KITSAP ARTISTS SHOW: An exhibit featuring artists from the South Kitsap Artists Association will hang through Oct. 30 at the Sidney Musuem and Gallery, 202 Sidney Ave. in Port Orchard. Info: www.sidneymuseumandarts.com or call (360) 876-3693.

CHECKERS ESPRESSO AND GALLERY: Features “A Tribute to Baseball,” a collection of memorabilia from Wally Heffner, featuring the American, National and Pacific Leagues, the 1955 and 56 World Series, the Negro Leagues and more history from the game in the Pacific Northwest. The show will hang through the month of October at Checkers, 18881 Front St. in Poulsbo. Info: Call Jim at (360) 697-2559.

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN

A HAUNTED WRECKING YARD: S.I.C Customs Inc. presents the 2008 Scrapyard Massacre from 7 p.m. to midnight every Friday and Saturday in October at the Belfair Auto Wrecking Yard, two miles south of Bremerton National Airport, off to the right of Highway 3. Tickets are $12 at the gate, $2 off w/ food donation. Info: www.myspace.com/scarpyardmassacre.

KITSAP HAUNTED FAIRGROUNDS: Will be spooking from 5-11 p.m. Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and Nov. 1 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds in East Bremerton. There will be one hour of lights on spooking followed by the full scare from 6-11 p.m. Tickets are $10 general, $20 VIP. Info: www.kitsaphauntedfairgrounds.com.

HALLOWEEN HAUNTED SHIP: The Bremerton Historical Ships Association is hosting their 3rd Annual Haunted Ship to raise funds for maintenance and restoration of the USS Turner Joy. The Turner Joy, located on the Bremerton Boardwalk, will be haunted from 5:30-9 p.m. Oct. 29-30, 5:30-11 p.m. on Halloween. $5 admission. Info: Call John at (360) 478-6223.

LITERARY

LIVING LIBRARY: Check out a new point of view by stopping by the library for a one-on-one conversation with a volunteer “living book” who is likely to have a lifestyle, occupation, culture or viewpoint different from your own. “Book” titles include a Muslim, U.S. Marine veteran, a young gay male, a practitioner of voluntary simplicity, former FBI agent, an anti-violence activist and an atheist. Part of One Book, One Community. Info: www.krl.org or call (206) 842-4162.

BAINBRIDGE BOOK SALE: The Bainbridge Friends of the Library will be hosting a book sale to benefit the library coffers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. in Bainbridge. Info: www.bifriends.org.

THE JEWEL BOX POETS SERIES: Comes to a close this month, with a final reading featuring Floating Bridge Review authors Joan Swift, Norm Goodwin, Patrick Forgette and Jane Alynn at 3 p.m., Oct. 19 at the Jewel Box, 225 Iverson St. in Poulsbo. An open mic will follow the readings. Info: www.jewelboxpoulsbo.org or email Jenifer at jewelboxpoets@comcast.net.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR: O Magazine, Glamour, Good Housekeeping essayist and cancer survivor — Kelly Corrigan will be reading from signing her new book “The Middle Place” at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Bremerton High School performing arts center, 1500 13th St. in Bremerton. Presented by the Bremerton Education Association. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Info: www.kellycorrigan.com, or call (360) 377-6168 or (360) 307-0115.

SHERMAN ALEXIE WILL BE: Reading from his most recent book, the Washington State Book Award winner “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian” at 5 p.m. Oct. 23 at Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Following that appearance, Alexie will speak at an event sponsored by West Sound Reads and the Suquamish Foundation at 7:30 p.m. at the Suquamish Tribal Center Gymnasium, 15838 Sandy Hook Road in Poulsbo. Info: www.eaglehaborbooks.com or call the Bainbridge bookstore at (206) 842-5331, or www.libertybaybooks.com or call (360) 779-5909.

CHILDREN’S POET LAUREATE JACK PRELUTSKY: Will be coming to Kitsap, combining his humorous poems and songs for an audience of kids of all ages at 3 p.m., Oct. 25 at Central Kitsap High School, at the top of Anderson Hill in Silverdale. Co-sponsored by Barnes and Noble, part of the Month of the Book at KRL. Info: www.krl.org.

BAINBRIDGE TRAVELOGUE SERIES PRESENTS: “Walking the Gobi” with Helen Thayer at 7:30 p.m. today at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. in Bainbridge. Info: Call (206) 842-4162.

TEA WITH DEBBIE MACOMBER: Liberty Bay Books presents an afternoon with the Port Orchard-based author and her new book “Knit Together” at 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Northwest Design Center off of Highway 305 in Poulsbo, as part of the Women’s National Book Association book club month. Cost is $12. Info: (360) 779-5909.

SILVERDALE WRITERS’ ROUND TABLE: Meets at 9:30 p.m. Saturdays at Austin Chase Coffee, 9621 Mickelberry Road in Silverdale for support and development in a positive atmosphere. Info: Call Bob at (360) 830-4968.

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.

ADULT WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP: Has openings for interested writers. The group meets at 10 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 3431 Lowell St. in Old Town Silverdale. Info: E-mail blsacre@juno.com or call (360) 598-2375 after 7 p.m.

FOR CONCISE CRITIQUING: And stimulation, join the Fiction Writer’s Workshop which meets at 7 p.m. every Monday night at the Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse — 19003 Front St. in Poulsbo. Cost is $6 per meeting, which includes a latte. Info: www.poulsbohemian.com or call Marianna (360) 779-9199 for poetry or Sue (360) 297-3713 for fiction.

MUSIC

THE CHARLESTON PRESENTS: Kilkahl with Memphitis, Muldoon, Arsenal Way, Steelscape and Sloppy Joe and the Carbombs at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, followed by Koffin Kats with Total Wreck, James Hunnicutt, Hard Money Saints, The Hellkatz and the Zombats at the same time Oct. 19. Both shows are all ages, bar w/ ID, $5 cover for Kilkahl, $10 for the Koffin Katz at the Chuck, 333 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/thecharlestonmusicvenue.

WINTERLAND HOSTS: Artimus Maximus with Badstrip, Black Budget and The Fixt at 9 p.m. Oct. 17 followed by Folleti-Files with Worlds Undone and more at the same time Oct. 18. Both shows are 12+, $5 cover at Winterland, 1220 Sylvan Way in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/winterlandrocks or call (360) 479-5686.

THE MANETTE FEATURES: Alan Davis acoustic at 8 p.m. tonight, followed by William Thomas Anderson acoustic at the same time Oct. 16 along with Evil Twin and Underride at 9 p.m. Oct. 17 and Hearts Divided with Triple Forte and more at 9 p.m. Oct. 18. All shows are 21+, $5 cover Friday and Saturday at the Manette, 2113 E. 11th St. in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/manettesaloon.

TIZLEYS EUROPUB HOSTS: Eric Fridrich at 8 p.m. Oct. 17 followed by Paundy at the same time Oct. 18. Both shows are all ages, bar w/ ID, no cover at Tizley’s upstairs off of Front Street in Poulsbo. Info: www.myspace.com/tizleyseuropub or call (360) 394-0080.

SLIP 45 PRESENTS: Live music from D.O.D in concert at 9 p.m. Oct. 17, 715 Bay St. in Port Orchard. Info: www.myspace.com/slip45music or call (360) 895-7932.

LIVE AT THE PEGASUS: Caleb Spencer and Peter Spencer present acoustic blues and original songs at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 followed by the Lindsay Kids Jazz Trio at the same time Oct. 18. Sunday, Oct. 19, will be an open mic for all styles. All shows are all ages, by donation at the Pegasus, 131 Parfitt Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.pegasuscoffeehouse.com or call (206) 842-6725.

MOONDOGS, TOO HOSTS: James-a-billy, James Hunnicutt and the Revolvers and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly at 9 p.m. Oct. 24, 714 Bay St. in Port Orchard. 21+, no cover. Info: www.myspace.com/moondogs_too.

KEL SCHMITZ RETURNS: To the Poulsbo Farmers Market with his new album “North Dakota Lonesome” 9:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 18 near the corner of 7th and Iverson Street in Poulsbo. Info: www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org, www.kelschmitz.com.

ONE SHOT MOLLY: One of Kitsap’s most popular cover bands will jam from 9 p.m. to midnight Oct. 17 at the Portside Pub, 18779 Front St. in Poulsbo. 21+, no cover. Info: www.myspace.com/oneshotmolly or call the bar at (360) 779-9997.

CESAR MEDEL: Will be giving a concert of classical guitar, presented by Music Community Resources at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Island Music Guild Hall, 10598 Valley Road on Bainbridge. Info: www.cesarmedel.com, www.musiccommunityresources.com or call the IMG at (206) 780-6911.

OBAMA ROCK: Local band Never Been To Utah is throwing a concert to help raise funds for the Obama campaign, 8-11 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Road on Bainbridge. All Ages, free, donations accepted.

KITSAP CELTIC DUO: Rick May and Gil Yslas will be present a concert of traditional Celtic tunes with special guest David Denz at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Island Music Guild, 10598 Valley Road on Bainbridge. Tickets are $15. Info: www.islandmusic.org.

JAZZ WITH MARK LEWIS: Jazz sax and flute master Mark Lewis performs every Thursday with a different guest at the El Coral Mexican Restaurant, 536 Fourth St. in Bremerton. This week his guest will be Ted Enderle on bass, followed by Ray Ohls on piano Oct. 9, Norm Bellas on piano Oct. 16, Bub Pratt on guitar Oct. 23 and Overton Berry on piano Oct. 30. Shows are all ages, no cover from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Info: www.marklewismusic.com or call El Coral at (360) 479-2239.

NEUTRALBOY: Will be throwing down an all ages show with Murderland and Android Hero at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Artists For Freedom and Unity Hall, 318 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. All ages, bar w/ ID, $5 cover. Info: www.myspace.com/artistforfreedomandunity.

INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED JAZZ DUO: David Friesen and Uwe Kropinski will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Collective Visions Gallery concert series, 331 Pacific Ave. in downtown Bremerton. Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Info: www.davidfriesen.net, www.kropinski.com or call the CVG at (360) 377-8327.

JAZZ AT THE BAYSIDE BROILER: Upstairs on the wharf, 18779 Front Street, Poulsbo, will feature the jazz trio The Lindsays from 6-8 p.m. every Friday and Don Wiens’ mellow jazz on Tenor Sax from 5:45-8:45 p.m. every Saturday. Info:www.baysidebroiler.net.

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.

(For a full list of Kitsap shows, go to www.myspace.com/whatsupkitsap)

NATURE & OUTDOORS

FREE HERB SEMINAR: Laura Pittman-Hewitt will be giving a craft demonstration and sharing favorite recipes for herb-based vinegars and oils and more from noon to 3 p.m. today as the Master Gardeners present Herb-Fest at the Kitsap Fairgrounds Eagles Nest. Info: Call Debra Ady (253) 857-9094 or e-mail adydebra@hotmail.com.

CROSS SOUND GARDEN CLUBS: Will he hosting a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Central Kitsap Community Hall, 10020 Central Valley Road. Perennials, herbs, grasses, shrubs and more. Info: Call Marie at (360) 275-5763.

THE GREAT PENINSULA CONSERVANCY: Will host a Gorst Creek Nature Walk with local naturalist and tree expert Jim Trainer at 9 a.m. Oct. 18, followed by a leisurely walk along the northern stretches of the Clear Creek Trail at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Reservations are required, call the GPC office at (360) 373-3500. Info: www.greatpeninsula.org.

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

FILM

‘FROM THE FIFTY YARD LINE:’ The Northwest premiere of the marching band documentary “From the Fifty Yard Line” will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 and 18 in the Kingston High School commons to raise funds for the KHS band and promote music education. Tickets are $8. Info: E-mail acampagna@nkschools.org.

THE LYNWOOD THEATRE PRESENTS: Just one film this week, “The Duchess” starring Kiera Knightley and Ralph Fiennes, based on the biography “Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire” through Oct. 16, 4569 Lynwood Center Road on Bainbridge. Info: www.lynwoodtheatre.com or call (206) 842-3080.

‘GOOD FOOD’ THE FILM: As part of Green October, Sustainable Bainbridge will be hosting a film that premiered at the 2008 Seattle International Film Festival which introduces local farmers, ranchers, stores and restaurants that are building a sustainable food system at 5 p.m. Oct. 18 and 29. Filmmakers Melissa Young and Mark Dworkin will be present for both screenings. Info: www.sustainablebainbridge.net or call (206) 842-4439.

THEATER

MACBETH: Bainbridge Performing Arts kicks off its new season with Artistic Director Steven Foggell’s adaptation of the haunting Shakespeare classic. The show opens at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16. It will run through Oct. 26 with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $24/$18. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org or call (206) 842-8569.

THE PORTABLE REALITY SHOW: The Jewel Box Theatre’s resident improv troupe will be gettin’ down at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Jewel Box, 225 Iverson St. in Poulsbo. Tickets are $10 general, $8 for seniors, students and military. Info: www.jewelboxpoulsbo.org, myspace.com/improvrocks.

‘THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICA’: The Changing Scene Theatre Northwest presents “The Complete History of America Abridged,” a wacky comedy just in time for elections, directed by Darren Hembd Oct. 24-Nov. 8. All performances will be at the Panda Inn, 4180 Kitsap Way in Bremerton, $25 for the show and a meal. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Reservations are required. Info: www.changingscenenorthwest.org or call (360) 792-8601.

‘INHERIT THE WIND’: Island Theatre presents a staged reading of the 1955 American Classic, touring the county’s library branches Oct. 19 on Sylvan Way and Oct. 28 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. By donation. Info: www.islandtheatre.org, www.krl.org or call (360) 405-9100.

ISLAND THEATRE PRESENTS: A staged reading of “As Bees in Honey Drown” by Douglas Carter Beane at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19 at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N on Bainbridge. By donation. Info: www.islandtheatre.org or call (206) 842-4162.

MISC.

A TOUR OF THE GALAXIES: The Battle Point Astronomical Society will present a free planetarium show examining new discoveries about our own gallery and investigating our nearest neighbors at 6 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Ritchie Observatory in Battle Point Park on Bainbridge. Info: www.bpastro.org or call (206) 842-9152.

ELECTRONIC RECYCLING: Sustainable Bainbridge will be hosting an electronic and compact fluorescent lamp recycling disposal from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at Bay Hay & Feed, 10355 NE Valley Road on Bainbridge. A Green October Event. Info: www.sustainablebainbridge.net, or call Els at (206) 842-7939.

WHISKEYS OF THE WORLD: The One Ten Lounge in Port Orchard will feature five scotch and bourbon whiskeys with drink ideas, food pairing ideas and an educational session from Ari Shapiro from the Masters of Whiskeys at 5 p.m. Oct. 22, 110 Harrison Ave., Port Orchard. Tickets are $25. Info: www.onetenlounge.com or call (360) 895-3079.

BARKITECTURE PRESENTS: Feline furniture and custom-designed dog houses at the annual Barkitecture Gala Dinner Auction held by PAWS of Bainbridge Oct. 25 at Kiana Lodge in Suquamish. Tickets are $95. Info: www.pawsbainbridge.org.

ANNUAL WILD MUSHROOM SHOW: The Kitsap Peninsula Mycological Society will present an evening of natural wonder, featuring hundreds of mushrooms on display, mushroom tasting, grow kits, books and more from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way in Silverdale. Free, donations accepted. Info: www.kitsapmushrooms.org.

POULSBO FARMERS MARKET: Has extended its season and will remain open through Oct. 18. The PFM hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the medical center parking lot near the intersection of Iverson Street and 10th Avenue in Poulsbo. Info: www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org.

SLAUGHTER COUNTY ROLLER VIXENS: Will take on the Jet City Roller Girls in a doubleheader for the first bout of Season 2 at 6 p.m. Oct. 18 at Sk8 Town, 1501 Piperberry in Port Orchard. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Info: www.slaughtercountyrollervixens.com, myspace.com/slaughtercountyvixens.

‘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.