Tour glass
On Nov. 9, the Tacoma Museum of Glass joins the national celebration of Veterans Glassblowing Day with free admission to veterans and their families and discounted hands-on glass fusing workshops. Vets and their families are invited to create fused glass art, one-of-a-kind glass tile, pendants, or magnets.
Design it and the museum fires it for you. The event happens from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and workshops start on the hour. Cost is $20 for those ages 6 and up. The museum is at 1801 Dock St. in Tacoma.
Vet jobs
Home Depot’s support of the nation’s military extends beyond the new HomeTown community as they offer plenty of resources to veterans.
The company recently launched a new website highlighting the commitment, www.homedepotmilitary.com, and has offered its free “Military Skills Translator Tool,” designed to help translate and match an applicant’s military skills to positions that might offer the best career fit. VetJobs, G.I. Jobs magazine and Military Spouse magazine have all named Home Depot a top military-friendly employer.
Bowl for vets
Bowling For Veterans, a fundraiser to help raise funds for local veterans programs through the Fred Needham VFW Post 2269, will be Nov. 3, from noon to 3 p.m. at Hi-Joy Bowl, 1011 Bethel Ave., in Port Orchard. Registration is $15 for three games for all ages and there will also be a raffle.
For more information, call Mike Lacari at 360-876-2669 or 360-649-1954.
Duty calls
Bainbridge Performing Arts will host a special artist reception for Bill Woods on Veterans’ Day, Monday, Nov. 11.
The BPA Gallery presents “Duty Calls, Honor Serves,” an exhibition featuring dramatic and compelling images of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery by veteran and photographer Bill Woods.
The exhibit includes fundraising and a raffle of two American flags that have flown over the U.S. Capitol, with all proceeds to benefit the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Naval Base Kitsap.
An artist reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Admission is free. BPA is located at 200 Madison Ave. North, Bainbridge Island.