SATURDAY 8

SUSTAINABLE OPTIONS: “Feeding North Kitsap: Sustainable Options” will be held Nov. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Stillwaters Environmental Center in Kingston. Cost is a suggested $5 donation, but it is not mandatory. To reserve space (seating is limited), call (360) 297-2876 or email info@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org.

PICTURING AMERICA: The Kingston Library is partnering with the Kingston Art Gallery and their Second Saturday Gallery Night Nov. 8 from 5-8 p.m. at the Kingston Art Gallery. Featured along with two local artists will be the prints from “Picturing America,” an exhibit of artistic masterpieces that help bring the country’s past alive. Refreshments will be sponsored by the Kingston Friends of the Library and the artists. Info: (360) 297-3330.

MONDAY 10

LID DAY: There will be no public school held Nov. 10, so Poulsbo Parks and Recreation is offering three different all day activities to keep kids busy. Before and after care will be provided by M&M Kids if needed. Call the Poulsbo Parks and Recreation department at (360) 779-9898 for more information or to register for any of these exciting day camps: Be Scene, Mad Science and Arts and Crafts.

UPCOMING

ARTS AND CRAFTS: The Kitsap Arts & Crafts Festival is moving from Port Gamble to Kingston for the 2009, 50th anniversay event. The general meeting will be on Nov. 12 at the Kingston Fire Station(26642 Miller Bay Road.) at 6:30 pm. Volunteers are needed. For info, call Evy @ (360) 297-2828.

5K RUN: A Veteran’s Day 5K Run for Cancer benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will be held at 9 a.m. Nov. 15 at Kitsap Memorial State Park. Registration is $10; children 8-years-old and younger run free. More info: Ellen Dougherty at (360) 697-5724.

SILENT AUCTION: Kingston Co-op Preschool is having its annual Silent Auction at Wolfle Elementary on Nov. 15 from 1-3:30 p.m. All are invited to come find great bargains on gifts and prizes that will help fund the preschool’s needs this year.

SO BAZAAR: North Kitsap Eagles Auxiliary No. 3586 Annual Holiday Bazaar will be Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the lodge at 4230 Lincoln Road, Poulsbo (at the amber flashing light). Crafters, Bake Sale with lunch available. For info: call (360) 598-5591 or (360) 471-4516.

GOING DUTCH: Little Norway’s European food store Marina Market will host a Dutch Open House for area residents of Dutch origin and lineage on Nov. 16 from 1-3 p.m. Eat Dutch and Indonesia food in historic downtown. For more information, visit www.marinamarket.com or call (360) 779-8430.

RELAY FOR LIFE: Relay for Life of North Kitsap 2009 invites you to join them at the next organizing committee meeting on Nov. 19 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Poulsbo Middle School library. There are several chair positions open. For info: call Kim Poole at (360) 535-8099.

FISHLINE AUCTION: North Kitsap Fishline’s gala wine tasting and auction event will be held Nov. 22 from 6-9 p.m. at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Fishline Thrift Store. To donate auction items or for more information, call (360) 779-5190.

SALMON TOURS: Celebrate the return of salmon to Kitsap County streams. See salmon and learn from salmon experts at Fish Park in Poulsbo. Stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Biologists will be presenting. All ages are welcome. This is a free event. For directions and more information visit www.wsg.washington.edu and click on Salmon Viewing or call Kitsap County Open Line at (360) 337-5777.

ONGOING

BIZ BUILDERS: The Poulsbo Dynamic chapter of Biz Builders has moved its meeting location to Emily’s Bistro on Powder Hill in Poulsbo. The group now meets at Emily¹s every Tuesday from 11:05 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. for business networking and to participate in professional development discussions and presentations. Guests are always welcome and potential new members are encouraged to visit the group before joining. Info: (360) 710-1374.

FOLK DANCING: Classes are being held at the Sons of Norway lodge in Poulsbo on Monday nights, from 6-7 p.m. for adult beginners and 7-8 p.m. for continuing dancers. No partners are needed. Info: call Fred at (206) 780-8036 or Stan at (360) 550-6049.

FISH PARK: The monthly work parties at Poulsbo’s Fish Park will be the third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Sept. 20. The public is welcome to join in to help this nature park grow into an urban experience for all to enjoy. A variety of tasks will be available each month, including eradicating noxious weeds, blackberry removal, park clean up, the planting of trees and shrubs, and more. Info: (360) 779-9898.

MAKE HISTORY: The committee of the new Poulsbo history book is searching for local residents older than 80 who were born in Poulsbo and still live here. Make yourselves known by calling (360) 697-3033 or dropping off a note to the committee at the Book Stop in downtown Poulsbo. The committee would like to know the year you were born, and a little about your life in the community. Please leave your phone number or address.

LYME DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP: A support group for people with Lyme disease meets from 3-5 p.m. the first Saturday of every month on Bainbridge Island. Contact for meeting location and info: Barb (206) 842-5491.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: A support group for women diagnosed with breast cancer meets the third Wednesday of each month in the Oncology room at Harrison Medical Center at 2520 Cherry Avenue, Bremerton. Info: Barbara Rodgers or Nancy Lorber at (360) 792-6880.

BUSINESS NETWORKING: The Waterfront Professionals, Poulsbo’s core group of BNI Western Washington, meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Woodfire Pizza in Poulsbo. The group is currently seeking new members. BNI’s mission is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional program that enables long-term relationships with quality business professionals. Info: Micki Peak at (360) 649-6589.

KAFFE STUA: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway offers a Kaffe Stua luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. It is open to members and the public and features open-face sandwiches, soup, pickled herring, Scandinavian desserts, coffee and more. Cost is $9 per person.

MCS SUPPORT GROUP: The Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Support Group meets from 1-3 p.m. the last Monday of the month at the Poulsbo Library. Members suffer severe reactions to perfumes, cigarette smoke, car exhaust, dryer sheets, building materials, etc. At the meetings, members explore health-improving ideas, employment, housing, safe products and friendship. Info: (360) 697-6168.

SENIORS HELPING SENIORS: The Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program currently needs volunteers to serve meals on Thursdays at the Hostmark meal site. Info: Nancy at (360) 377-8511.

TROUT UNLIMITED: Trout Unlimited planning committee meets at noon every second Monday of each month at Central Market to discuss and plan upcoming youth and TU member fishing and community events. Bag lunch or purchase your own at Central Market. Info: Al Miller at (360) 297-2490.

BINGO: The Sons of Norway is hosting bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, early birds at 6 p.m.

LITTLE NORWAY TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking and leadership skills are learned at meetings of the Little Norway Toastmasters Club. Meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome attend. Info: contact@littlenorwaytm.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kitsap County Schools are looking for tutors to help students in all grades in the areas of math, reading, science, history and social studies. Middle and elementary schools also need volunteers to read with students. Info: Jana at (360) 377-5511 or jbonny@lcsnw.org.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION: The Alzheimer’s Association provides free information and a support group from 12:30-2:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Group Health Cooperative, 10452 Silverdale Way, Silverdale. The groups are for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Info: Cyd Wadlow at (360) 613-3537.

GNW TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking and leadership skills are learned at meetings of the Great Nor-Westerns Toastmasters Club. Meetings are the first and third Thursdays at noon at the Design Center on State Route 305 in Poulsbo. Info: (360) 620-8037.

SCIENCE CENTER: The Poulsbo Marine Science Center on Front Street in Poulsbo is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free, and the public is welcome to explore the center.

BINGO: The North Kitsap Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3586 will host bingo at 12:30 p.m. every Sunday at the aerie, 4230 Lincoln Road. The public is welcome, and the snack bar will open at noon. Info: (360) 779-7272.

FOLK DANCING: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway will host folk dancing lessons from 7-9 p.m. at 18891 Front Street. Info: Fred at (206) 780-8036 or Stan at (360) 779-2460.

COFFEE CLUB: Local Edward Jones financial advisor Pat McFadden will host a coffee club at 9 a.m. the third Thursday of every month at the Poulsbo Village office. The informal gathering will provide a venue to discuss the economy, interest rates, stocks and other investment topics. Info: Pat McFadden at (360) 779-6450.