SATURDAY 3

PLANT SALE: The North Kitsap Republican Women will hold a “Garden and Plant Sale” today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the old Sandpiper parking lot in Silverdale. Info: Faye at (360) 779-3889.

RUMMAGE SALE: Breidablik Elementary’s Spring Rummage Sale and Bike and Eyeglasses Round-up will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school today. Bikes and eyeglasses will be collected for the people of Togo, West Africa. Info: mfox@nkschools.org or dpavlichboaz@nkschools.org.

FLOWER SHOW: The Kitsap Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society is holding a truss (flower) show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Valley Nursery, 20882 Bond RD in Poulsbo. Members will display blooms from a wide variety of rhododendrons and will be available to answer questions.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: The League of Women Voters in North Kitsap will be hosting an informational Open House Coffee for new and prospective members today at 10:00 a.m. Call (360) 598-3508 for directions to the location. Those thinking about joining and/or learning more about the League are invited to attend.

MOTHER-DAUGHTER TEA: North Kitsap Fishline will host a Mother-Daughter Tea at 1:30 p.m. today at the First Lutheran Church Christian Center, 18920 4th Ave. NE, Poulsbo. Tickets are $10 each at the Fishline Thrift Store or the Marina Market on Front Street in Poulsbo. Info: (360) 779-3206.

SUNDAY 4

KITSAP FASHION SHOW: The 3rd Annual Kitsap Style Fashion Show will be held at 2 p.m. May 4 in the Kingston High School commons. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students. The event will benefit the Foster Care Association of Kitsap County. Tickets are available at Kingston High and Lucky Star Clothing.

MONDAY 5

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: North Kitsap Friends of the Library will meet at 9:30 a.m. May 5 in the Poulsbo Library Community Meeting Room. Wade Moncrief, retired Coast Guard Captain, will describe the three trips he made to Antarctica. His slide show and talk will provide a glimpse of Coast Guard operations along with views of the scenery and wildlife of the continent. New members and guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

KITSAP ARTS AND CRAFTS: Kitsap Arts and Crafts will have a general meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the North Kitsap Fire and Rescue station, 26642 Miller Bay Road NE, Kingston. Info: www.kitsapartsandcrafts.com.

TUESDAY 6

TIP MASTERS: Poulsbo Tip Masters will meet May 6 at the Poulsbo Library at 7 a.m. Poulsbo Tip Masters provides a structured, productive program to teach members the networking skills necessary to grow each other’s businesses by providing qualified business referrals. Info: Kelly Muldrow, Chapter President at (360) 710-0509

PUBLIC MEETING: Kitsap Transit will host a public hearing to discuss a proposed transit fare increase and future service plans at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 6 in the Port of Poulsbo meeting room, on Anderson Parkway Waterfront.

UPCOMING:

MCTAKEOVER: The North Kitsap High School Baseball Team will hold a McDonald’s Takeover May 7 from 6-8 p.m. The North Kitsap Varsity Baseball team is trying to raise money to help offset the costs for new uniforms and field improvements for next year.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT: Historic Downtown Poulsbo’s Girls’ Night Out will be held from 4-8 p.m. May 8. Customers can pick-up their FREE Goody Bags (while supplies last) at the Cabana in the center of downtown starting at 4 p.m. Enjoy in-store savings, coupons & bonus buys, demonstrations, refreshments, entertainment, boat cruises, raffles, prizes and more. Customers must mention the girls’ night out event in order to receive gifts & discounts. Info: (360) 697-3366.

SWING DANCE: THE NKHS Band Boosters will hold a “Jump, Jive and Jazz” swing dance featuring the Buz Whitely Jazz band and NKHS jazz bands from 7-11 p.m. May 9 at the First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo. Tickets are $14 for adults, $9.50 for students. Tickets are available at Central Market, Mills Music and Liberty Bay Books.

CHUCKWAGON: The Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program will host a Mother’s Day Lunch in honor of all women who are good mothers, sisters, daughters and friends on May 9 at all Friday meal sites. The entrée will be Honey-Lemon Glazed Chicken Breasts. The meal is available to senior citizens age 60 and better. The suggested donation is $3.00. Reservations are required by 2:30 p.m. on Thursday May 8. Call (360) 377-8511 or (888) 877-8511 for locations and reservations. Entertainment at some locations.

WALKATHON: The 16th annual Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Walkathon will be held May 10. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the 10K walking, running, bicycling, roller-blading and horse riding event begins at 10 a.m. The course goes from Vinland Elementary to Pioneer Hill Road and back (4.2 miles). Info: (360) 340-2254.

GARDEN CLUB SALE: Hansville’s Flotsam and Jetsam Garden Club will present its annual garden sale from 9 a.m. to noon May 10 at the Hansville Community Center on Buck Lake Road. Last year, more than 4,000 items sold before noon. Info: www.flotsamandjetsamgardenclub.com.

SPRING PLANT SALE: The Poulsbo Garden Club will hold its annual Spring Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10 at the Northwest Design Center. There will be hundreds of plants at bargain prices. The club also has “European Market Baskets” for Mother’s Day gifts.

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE: Redeemer United Methodist will have its annual spring fashion show at 2 p.m. on May 10. Women of all ages are invited to see hand-crafted creations constructed from recyclable materials. Cost is $10. The church is located at 9900 Shorty Campbell Road in Kingston. Info: (360) 297-4847.

MARINE SCIENCE CENTER: A Volunteer Training Class will be held at 10 a.m. May 10 at the Poulsbo Marine Science Center. Info: (360) 689-9183.

HOME BUYERS’ CLASS: NW Homepartners will host a home buyers’ class from 10 a.m. to noon May 10 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds events center conference room, 1195 NW Fairgrounds Road. Info: (360) 698-8106.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Join friends and fellow library patrons for an evening of cards, puzzles and board games at Family Game Night from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Little Boston Library May 14. All ages are welcome, light refreshments will be served. Bring your own games or play those available.

COMPOSTING CLASS: Learn the basics of home composting and turn yard and food waste into black gold for your garden from 10 a.m. to noon at the Stillwaters Environmental Center in Kingston May 31. Class participants are eligible to win a free Cascadia Composter. Instructor: Bobbie Morgan, Natural Landscapes Project. Pre-register at 360-297-2876.

NK CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW: The Kingston Lumber Relay for Life team will hold a car and motorcycle show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22 in the Kingston Lumber District Yard. The event is free to the public, donations will be accepted. Entries are now being pre-registered. Info: Carla at (360) 638-1600 or carlacetnarowski@yahoo.com

WATER WONDERS DAY CAMP: Kitsap Public Utilities District and Kitsap County Surface and Storm Water Management will hold a Water Wonders Day Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8-10 at the Island Lake Community Center. Info: (360) 626-7723.

CLASS REUNION: The North Kitsap High School classes of 1992 and 1993 will be hosting a joint 15-year reunion July 19. The event will begin with a family picnic (potluck style) at Bucklake in the afternoon and then an adults-only gathering at the Clearwater Casino in Suquamish will be held that evening. Contact Amanda Cheatham or Kristin Chapple at nkhs93@yahoo.com to be added to the list of alumni.

ONGOING:

CRAFTERNOONS: Bring handwork projects and look at craft books during Crafternoons at Little Boston Library. Crafternoons are held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21 and 28. Info: (360) 297-2670.

DOCENTS NEEDED: Kitsap County’s favorite lighthouse needs those with an interest in local history to serve as volunteer docents. Docents are needed at the Point No Point Lighthouse, located in Point No Point County Park, Hansville. The lighthouse is open on weekends, noon to 4 p.m., April through September. Info: Paulette Cziske at (360) 638-2535.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Kingston Historical Society meets in the Indianola Room of the Kingston Community Center at 10 a.m. on the 4th Wednesday of the month from January to October. The group works to collect stories and preserve pictures of Kingston and its vicinity. Visitors are welcome.

ARTISTS’ LEAGUE: The Poulsbo Artists’ League meets every Wednesday at Vinland Lutheran Church at 2750 NW Finn Hill Road from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Info: Mike Clayton at (360) 692-3901.

MCS SUPPORT GROUP: The Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Support Group meets monthly the last Monday of the month at the Poulsbo Library from 1-3 p.m. 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.

BUSINESS NETWORKING: A new Business Networking International chapter is underway and seeking new members. The group meets each Tuesday at Bayside Broiler in Poulsbo. Info: (360) 930-0380.

SENIORS HELPING SENIORS: The Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program currently needs volunteers to serve meals on Thursday’s at the Hostmark mealsite. The time commitment is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: Nancy at 360-377-8511.

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

LITTLE NORWAY TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking and leadership skills are learned at meetings of the Little Norway Toastmasters Club. Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome attend. Info: contact@littlenorwaytm.com.

KINGSTON ART GALLERY: Kingston Art Gallery cooperative will provide expanded space for fine artists and art teachers in their planned new classroom and gallery addition this spring. For interested artists and those interested in an operations manager position, contact Patty Watson Halfhill at pawsmac@mac.com or (360) 297-2095.

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.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and American Red Cross have partnered to develop a disaster preparedness presentation for seniors. The presentation teaches steps to take to prepare for various emergencies, and can range from a one-time event to a series of events depending on needs. They are offered at no cost. If interested in taking a class, call Jana at (360) 377-5511 or email jbonny@lcsnw.org.

SOLES 4 SOULS: Kitsap Running & Walking, Co. has teamed up with Soles 4 Souls, a non-profit agency, to bring new and slightly used shoes to children and adults in developing countries. Bring shoe donations to the store and they will be sent for you. Info: (360) 697-4296.

KITSAP PINES CHORUS OF SWEET ADELINES: The Kitsap Pines Chorus of Sweet Adelines is always looking for new members. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the First Baptist Church at 1410 Ohio Street in Bremerton. They sing barbershop style and welcome women of all ages who like to sing. For information, please call Kathy at (360) 297-8414, or visit www.kitsappines.org.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION: The Alzheimer’s Association provides free information and support group from 12:30-2:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Group Health Cooperative, 10452 Silverdale Way. 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. Info: (360) 620-8037.

SPANISH CLASS: There will be a Spanish class organizing in the afternoon Mondays and Thursdays at a residence on Clear Creek Road. Retired Spanish teacher Phil Davis will be the instructor. Interested residents are encouraged to sign up. Info: Marilyn Hoban at (360) 697-5909.

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

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. Beginners are welcome, and it is not necessary to bring a partner. 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.

POULSBO LIONS: The Poulsbo Noon Lions Club meets at noon on Thursdays at the First Lutheran Church social hall. They are recruiting new members. Info: visit www.poulsbolions.org.

OPTIMISTS CLUB: The North Kitsap Optimists Club meets at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Poulsbo Inn.

DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY: The Nina Grieg Lodge No. 40 meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at The Sons of Norway, Poulsbo, 18891 Front Street. Info: Dorothy Walsh, (360) 779-5188.

TROUT UNLIMITED: The North Kitsap Salmon Chapter of Trout Unlimited meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in the community room of the Poulsbo library. Info: Al Miller at (360) 297-2490 or Dennis Lytle at (360) 394-2088.

LAP BAND SUPPORT GROUP: Anyone with a lap band, or thinking of getting one, is invited to Lap Band Support Group meetings from 6:30-8 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Poulsbo Library. Info: Mari Schielke at (360) 779-0050 or Susan Hancock at (360) 297-2247.

BINGO: The Sons of Norway is hosting BINGO at 6:30 every Wednesday night, early birds at 6 p.m.

ARTISTS INVITED: Kingston Art Gallery is inviting local artists to be juried to become possible showing partners with the cooperative. Applications available at the gallery. Info: (360) 297-5133.

HANSVILLE TOPS: The Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter 1239 of Hansville meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Hansville Community Church. Newcomers are welcome.

AWANA: Children ages 3 years through 6th grade are invited to join the AWANA Clubs at Kingston Christian Church The club times are from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the church. Parents may stay or drop off registered children starting at 6:15 p.m. each night. Info: Ron Cody at (360) 297-6558 or the church office at (360) 297-2551.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP: The Kingston Al-Anon Family Group will be meeting every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. at the Kingston Unity Church, 26011 Ohio Ave. Info: Jenny at (360) 881-0115.

WALKING TOURS: The Poulsbo Historical Society is once again hosting walking tours of historic downtown Poulsbo. Info: (360) 440-7354 or info@poulsbohistory.org.

TEAM SURVIVOR: Team Survivor Northwest, a women’s cancer survivor walking group, meets from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Port Gamble General Store. Info: www.tsnw-pt.org or Dr. Melanie McGrory at (360) 379-4767.

BUSINESS ALLIANCE: The Bayside Business Alliance, a group of business people from North Kitsap and Bainbridge Island, meets from 7:15-8:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Magnolia Cafe in downtown Poulsbo for networking, business education and fellowship. Info: Karen Cochrane at (360) 509-9199 or Lori Morgan at (206) 842-1255.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. Mondays at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church in Poulsbo. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Info: Jane at (360) 297-4886.

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 $8 per person.

CHOICE: The CHOICE support group will meet at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the west wing of Christ Memorial Church. Learn how to make healthy choices in your life by learning boundaries, skills and self-awareness. Info: (360) 779-5515.

AMERICAN LEGION: Post No. 245 of Poulsbo meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Poulsbo Armory, 19133 Jensen Way. All veterans and active duty members of the United States Armed Services are welcome to attend the meetings. Sons of veterans are welcome to join Sons of Legion. Wives, widows and daughters of veterans and active duty service members are welcome to join the Ladies Auxiliary. Info: (360) 697-1578.

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

KRA: The Kingston Revitalization Association meets 7 p.m., the third Monday of the month. Call Karen Ross at (360) 297-0316 for the meeting location.

HOSTMARK GRANDPARENTS: Seniors at the Hostmark Apartments are preparing goodie boxes for servicemen and women serving in Iraq. To donate goods or money contact Ann Clark, service coordinator at (360) 779-4607.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Kingston Historical Society meets at 10 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month. Info: Bill Reynolds, (360) 297-4010.

SING-A-LONG: There will be a hymn sing-a-long at the Hostmark Recreation Center every third Sunday of the month. There will be a potluck from 1-2 p.m., followed by singing, sharing testimonies and playing instruments. Bring an instrument if you play one. Everyone is welcome.

MASONS MEET: The Warren G. Harding Lodge No. 260 holds its stated communications at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month in the lodge at 18824 3rd Ave. in Poulsbo. Info: Ken Wilson, (360) 297-8959.

SENIOR POTLUCK: The Poulsbo Senior Center hosts a potluck for members and visitors at noon on the second Tuesdays of each month. The center is located at 18972 Front Street. Info: (360) 779-5702.

HOMESCHOOLING: Bainbridge Island-North Kitsap Independent Homeschooling Families meets 7-9 p.m. the second Tuesdays of each month at Liberty Ridge Apartments Lodge in Poulsbo. Info: Joyce Fiess, (360) 394-3620.

LOVE AND LOSS: Love and Loss Ministry grief support ministry meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month in room 272 in the west wing of Christ Memorial Church in Poulsbo. Everyone welcome. Info: (360) 779-5515 or (360) 394-1932.

NEEDLE WORKERS: The Nordic needle workers are at the Sons of Norway lodge every Friday from noon to 2 p.m. Most of the ladies are working on hardanger embroidery, a type of pulled thread embroidery from the Hardanger region of Norway. Info: Grace Overby, (360) 779-2460, or Marianne, (360) 779-5209

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Poulsbo-NK Historical Society meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Viking Room at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway. Info: Darlene Oulton, (360) 697-4186.

RUNNING AND WALKING: Armstrong Fitness is offering a free running and walking program. For all abilities — everyone is welcome. The workouts are very user friendly and based on participants’ current fitness level. AF covers training, injury prevention and rehab, nutrition and weight loss and offers individual assessments including footwear advice. The group meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Armstrong Fitness. Info: Dave Steffens (360) 697-3353 or dave@soundrunning.com.

CONNECTIONS: The Pinnacle Business Connections of North Kitsap will be holding its meetings from 11:32 a.m. to 12:47 p.m. at Bayside Broiler in Poulsbo the first and third Tuesday of each month. PBCNK is a local networking group created to help businesses 18 months or older “profit by networking.” Guests are always welcome and membership is open to one business of each category. Info: Ellen Dougherty, Membership Chair, (360) 697-5724 or visit www.pbcnk.com.

NORDIC FOLK DANCING: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway will offer Nordic folk dancing instruction from 7-9 p.m. Mondays through mid June at Grieg Hall, 18891 Front Street. There will also be a dance party with music by the Clover Blossom Band the third Monday of each month. Beginners are welcome and it is not necessary to come with a partner. Info: Fred, (206) 780-8036 or Stan, (360) 779-2460.

NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway offers Norwegian language classes for beginners 1 from 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, for beginners 2 from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, for intermediate from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays and for advanced from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays. All classes are held at Grieg Hall, 18891 Front Street, in downtown Poulsbo. Info: Stan at (360) 779-2460.

SENIOR CENTER: The North Kitsap Senior Center Lounge, 18972 Front Street, Poulsbo has continuing activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, depending on volunteer staff availability.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: The Christ-centered 12-step program meets Fridays at the Activity Building behind Bayside Community Church on Barber Cut Off Road in Kingston. Barbecue dinner starts at 6 p.m. and a group meeting starts at 7 p.m. Info: Barbara, (360) 297-2000.

IMPROV AUDITIONS: “What Happens Next?” The Jewel Box Theatre’s improv comedy troupe is now holding open auditions. The troupe is looking for team players. Prior improv/acting experience is not required. Info: (360) 275-0636.

CANCER SUPPORT: The Humble Abode Support Group for Women Living with Cancer meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon Mondays in Poulsbo at St. Charles Anglican Church. Info: Karen Carson, (206) 842-3539 or Tina Leany, (360) 779-5282.

BOOK SALE: Local resident and Poulsbo Police Officer Nick Hoke’s book, “The Great Character Development Workbook,” is available for sale at Central Market, for $15. The workbook is designed for children of all ages. Tom Hall of Central Market is donating a portion of the proceeds to the Literacy Council of Kitsap County.

WOMEN’S ISSUES: YWCA ALIVE hosts a women’s support group focusing on healing from the effects of physical and/or emotional abuse in relationships from 1-2:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month in Poulsbo. Info: (360) 551-3140.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS: Kitsap Business Connections is a networking group aimed at growing member businesses through leads & referrals. Guests are welcome Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Mitzel’s Restaurant, 760 N.E. Liberty Road, Poulsbo. No meeting is held on the first Wednesday of each month. Kitsap Business Connections membership is restricted to non-competitive businesses. Info: Tammy Gisclair, (360) 337-0121 or Dr. Christine Ahmed, (360) 698-4141.

NETWORKING: Business coach Maria Marsala will host a networking card party for women business owners from 6:30-11 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. Bring an appetizer or dessert and plan to stay for the entire time. The event is in Poulsbo and RSVP is required. Info: Maria Marsala, (360) 598-3880 or via email news@coachmaria.com.

FARMERS MARKET: The Poulsbo Farmers Market Group meets from 7-9 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month at First Lutheran Church social hall. Info: Ann Pyles, (360) 598-1944 or go to http://groups.msn.com/poulsbofarmersmarket.

TOPS: Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Liberty Bay Presbyterian Church, 18561 State Route 305, in Poulsbo. Info: Valerie at (360) 297-1932 or Susan (360) 620-4903.

AIKIDO: Kitsap Aikido has opened two new beginner children’s classes, which will be Saturdays at 11:45 a.m. and Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. Kitsap Aikido is a non-profit organization located on Bovela Lane off Viking Way in Poulsbo. Children and adults are welcome to join the dojo at any time. Info: Instructor Dan Delaney at (360) 697-3772 or children’s instructor Jason Parker at (360) 297-6839.

OPEN MIC: The North Kitsap Eagles 3586 host open mic from 3-7 p.m. Sundays with Bob Landis. Dinner is served at 5 p.m. for $5 per person. Bring your acoustic guitar and join in the fun. Info: Mary Schaper at (360) 779-7272.

WISE WOMEN CIRCLE: An Authentic Movement Circle for women 50 and older meets from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Kanalowa, 22729 Clear Creek in Poulsbo. Info: Georgann at (360) 405-6860.

COMPUTER LABS: Free open labs are offered from 2:45-4:45 p.m. Tuesdays (NK Mac Lab) at Poulsbo Junior High, room A2 and Thursdays (NK Lab) at North Kitsap High School, room A10. Info: Tom Anderson, (360) 697-3838 or Gwen Kauffroath (NK Mac Lab) (360) 377-1715.

GUIDE DOGS: North Kitsap guide dog raisers meet from 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Vinland Elementary. Info: Sharon Clegg, (360) 697-6578.

CUB SCOUTS: Pack 555 meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month at Gordon Elementary School. Info: Glen, (360) 779-0860.

SINGLE PARENTS ADOPT: A support group is forming in North Kitsap for single parents who have adopted children. Info: Carrie Gentile, (360) 697-9136.

WRITER’S COFFEE TALK: Local writers meet Monday nights at the Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse. All levels of experience welcome. Info: (360) 779-9199.

KINGSTON SENIORS: The Kingston Senior Citizens meet at 11:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Kingston Community Center.

PPD VOLUNTEERS: The Poulsbo Police Department Volunteers meet at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at the Poulsbo Fire Department training room. Info: Officer Nick Hoke, (360) 697-8251.

KINGSTON SITTING GROUP: Zen Buddhist meditation from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. every Monday and once a month all-day meditation. Info: (360) 297-5509 or (360) 297-7220.

POETRY READING: The Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse hosts poetry readings at 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. The coffeehouse is located at 19003 Front Street in Poulsbo. Info: (360) 779-9199.

INDIANOLA LAND TRUST: The group meets at 7:15 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Indianola Fire Station.

AMATEUR RADIO: The North Kitsap Amateur Radio Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Viking Park clubhouse at Mesford Street. Info: (360) 638-1659.

HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT: LINK Homeschool Support group is a Christian parent support group that meets the second Tuesday of each month, September through June. Info: Cindy at (360) 697-4393.

KIWANIS: The Kiwanis Club of Greater Poulsbo meets at 7 a.m. Fridays at Mitzel’s restaurant in the Poulsbo Village Shopping Center. Info: (360) 697-4551.

INGEBORG NEVILL: The Ingeborg Nevill Auxiliary of The Children’s Hospital and Medical Center meets at 10 a.m. to noon the second Thursday of the month at Montclair Park. Info: Doreen Olson at (360) 437-9343.

WOLFLE READERS: Washington Reading Corps is looking for reading volunteers. Volunteers can come listen to second grade students read in the morning for as little as one hour or as much as 12 hours a week. Info: Karen Lemker at (360) 297-3611, ext. 460.

SENIOR NUTRITION: Volunteers are needed for Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in Suquamish at the Community UCC Church, 18372 Division Ave. Info: (360) 377-8511 or toll free (888) 877-8511.

BOOK GROUPS: Daytime Book Club. Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo is offering a daytime book club that meets at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the downtown store. Info: (360) 779-5909.

POLICE ADVISORY BOARD: The Community Police Advisory Board meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Poulsbo Police Department.

LITTLE LEAGUE: The North Kitsap League Board of Directors meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Snider Park. Info: (360) 697-5449.

NORTH SOUND BUSINESS NETWORK: A group of Kitsap businessmen and women meets from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursdays at Mitzel’s in Poulsbo. Only one member is allowed from each profession and there are currently openings for new members in several categories, including medical and automotive. Info: Brian, (360) 779-5566 or briandjones@sprintmail.com.

GUIDE DOG RAISERS: Adult and youth puppy raisers are needed who are willing to teach obedience and social skills for Guide Dog puppies. Info: (360) 697-6578 or (360) 779-3414.

WRITING PRACTICE: Practice based on Natalie Goldberg writing practice techniques is at Liberty Bay Books, Poulsbo from 2:15-3:30 p.m. Thursdays. No reservations needed, just drop in. Info: Nancy at (360) 297-7398.

AMERICAN HERITAGE: The American Heritage Party of Kitsap County (affiliated with the U.S. Taxpayer party) meets the third Tuesday of the month, at 7 p.m. at Clear Creek Baptist Church, 12035 Clear Creek Road, Silverdale. Info: Ann or Jim Almond, (360) 697-6905 or (360) 697-6922.

CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR: Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo hosts a children’s story time at 10:45 a.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Front Street store. All ages welcome. Info: (360) 779-5909.

ROLLING READERS: Volunteer to be a tutor to 1st and 3rd grade students. Share your love of readings by investing only one to two hours per week. Info: Angie Perrin at Poulsbo Elementary, (360) 598-1137; Alisa Cormier, Suquamish Elementary, (360) 598-4219, ext. 264; Marilyn Purdy at Gordon Elementary, (360) 297-8411, ext. 374; or Mary Cockerham at Pearson, (360) 697-6266, ext. 295.

SOUND WORKS: the Sound Works Job Center meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the agency center at 8th Avenue and Lincoln in Poulsbo. Info: (360) 697-1033.

FREE COMPUTER LAB: A free computer lab for anyone who owns a Macintosh computer meets from 2:45-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays that school is in session in room A-2 at Poulsbo Junior High School. The lab is sponsored by North Kitsap School District and the Kitsap Computing Seniors.

4-H PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT: Boys and girls from sixth through 12th grade are invited to join a 4-H photography project in North Kitsap. The group meets once a month for photography and once a month for the general club meeting. Info: James Oas, (360) 779-3436.

EAGLES BINGO: North Kitsap Eagles 3586 will host Bingo at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and 6:30 p.m. Fridays at 4230 Lincoln Road in Poulsbo. The kitchen will be open. Info: (360) 779-7272.

GRANDMOTHER’S CLUB: Poulsbo Little Norway Grandmother’s Club meets at 11 a.m. the third Tuesday of every month at First Lutheran Church on Fourth Ave., Poulsbo. New members welcome. Info: (360) 779-4064.