HOME SWEET HOME: Home Builders Association of Kitsap County’s Parade of Homes to feature 25 homes from Port Ludlow to Allyn in a variety of price ranges; today, Sat. Aug. 2, and Sun. Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; map of home locations and interactive map available at www.kitsaphba.com.

HIGHER EDUCATION: Informational meeting on earning a bachelor’s degree in human services through Western Washington University’s program at Olympic College; Tues., Aug. 5, noon; Olympic College, University Quad, WWU Conference Room. Info: www.wwu.edu/hs, (360) 475-7265 or e-mail hs.bremerton@wwu.edu.

NETWORKING: Olympic Business Exchange to feature Lisa Lenzo with Lisa’s Home Cleaning Services; Thurs., Aug. 7, 7:30 a.m.; Silverdale Beach Hotel; visitors welcome. Info: Dagmar Lacy at (360) 876-0706.

LAUGH OUT LOUD: Comedy show fund-raiser for the Blue Star Banner Program of Kitsap County which honors local military with street banners; Fri., Aug. 8, 8 p.m.; back room of the Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill, 1240 Hollis Street, Bremerton; $12. Tickets or info: Lynette George at (360) 440-6497 or (360) 271-7814.

TOURING OF THE PONDS: The Olympic Koi, Goldfish & Water Garden Club’s ninth annual pond and water garden tour; Sat., Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Roadhouse Nursery, 12511 Central Valley Road, Poulsbo; $5 adults, free for children 18 and younger accompanied by an adult. Tickets available at Roadhouse Nursery. Info: (360) 779-9589 or Charles Frohman at (360) 830-4141.

MOAA PICNIC: Kitsap Chapter of the Military Officer’s Association of America’s annual summer picnic; Sat., Aug. 9, 11 a.m.; Elks Lodge, 4131 Pine Road NE, Bremerton; active duty officers are encouraged to attend. RSVP: Capt. Larry Gudbranson (Ret) at (360) 871-3159.

ILLAHEE DAY: The Port of Illahee presents Illahee Day 2008 featuring a parade open to all neighbors, Trees and Treetures with Jim Trainer, tide touch pool and more; Sat., Aug. 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Illahee dock.