TODAY

LUTEFISK: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway Annual Lutefisk and Meatball dinner will be today from noon to p.m. Cost for adults is $18, children under 10 eat for $9. Tickets are available at the door. The Leikarringen Dancers will be performing. Lefsa, krumkaka, pickled herring, cookbooks and coffee mugs will be for sale. Info: call (360) 779-5209.

5K RUN: A Veteran’s Day 5K Run for Cancer benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will be at 9 a.m. today 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 from 1-3:30 p.m. today. 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 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the lodge at 4230 Lincoln Road, Poulsbo (at the amber flashing light). Crafters, bake sale with lunch available. Info: (360) 598-5591 or (360) 471-4516.

UPCOMING

TOY DRIVE: Poulsbo Curves is hosting a food drive for Fishline through Nov. 20 and a toy drive through Dec. 5. Non-perishable food items and new toys can be dropped off during Curves’ regular business hours at the Poulsbo Village location. Info: (360) 697-4414.

KARELIAN DANCERS: The Karelian Folk Ensemble will be performing at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway lodge at 7 p.m. Nov. 16. Prior to the performance there will be a Finnish folk dance workshop conducted by Fred Aalto at 4:30 p.m. A suggested donation of $5 will be accepted at the door. Families are welcome.

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.

KINGSTON PUGET SOUND ANGLERS: The Kingston Puget Sound Anglers chapter meeting is at 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Jesse Roksa and Chris Cerveny from Island View Marine Center will speak about boat maintenance and proper ways to winterize. The meeting will be at the Kingston Cove Yacht Club, 25915 Washington Blvd NE, Kingston. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. Info: (360) 930-3223.

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

ENTERTAINERS: The Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program is looking for volunteer entertainers to perform during the holidays at Chuckwagon mealsites throughout the county. The time commitment is from 11 a.m. to noon. If you have a talent you would like to share, call Nancy at (360) 377-8511.

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 Emily’s 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. 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.

VICTORIAN FAMILY CHRISTMAS: Kingston Christian Church will host a Victorian Family Christmas at 6 p.m. on Dec. 21.

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.

POULSBO Al-ANON: Meets Wednesdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church of St. Charles at 20295 Little Valley Rd. in Poulsbo. Contact: Dana C. at (360) 779-1900.

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.

KINGSTON AL-ANON: Meets Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. in the Kingston Unity Church at 26011 Ohio Ave. N.E. (It looks like a house; park in the back and come in through the kitchen.)

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.

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

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.