Events
INVESTMENT STRATEGY Free real estate investment class to present information on different ways to invest, reasons to take investing goals into consideration when planning an investment strategy, different mortgage and loan options available and more; Thurs., May 15, 6-7:30 p.m.; Kitsap County Fairgrounds. Reservations required: (360) 689-6836.
WELCOME ABOARD Kitsap Mental Health Services’ open house to welcome new executive director Joe Roszak; Thurs., May 15, 4-6 p.m.; 5455 Almira Drive NE, Bremerton.
IN THE SPIRT Central Kitsap High School cheerleaders are helping the Brownsville Elementary PTSA on a Mini Cheer Camp; Thurs., May 15, 2-4:30 p.m.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT King’s West School presents its production of Robert Fulghum’s “All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten;” May 16, 17 and 18; Fri. and Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; $9 adults, $7 students and seniors, $6 each for group of 10-plus; no babies or young children, recommended for fourth grade and older; 4012 Chico Way NW, Bremerton. Reservations recommended: (360) 377-7700.
ARMED FORCES Maritime and military history author Mary Kline Rose shares story of an enlisted man who kept a forbidden journal of his experience aboard the frigate, USS United States; Fri., May 16, 6:30 p.m.; Kitsap County Historical Society Museum, 280 Fourth Street, Bremerton; free, but reservations appreciated. Info: (360) 479-6226 or e-mail khsinfo@kitsaphistory.org.
GARDEN FUN Clear Creek Nursery presents Marianne Binetti who will discuss “Hot plants for cool places” followed by a signing of her new book “Container Gardening for Washington and Oregon;” Sat., May 17, 11 a.m.-noon; Ed Hume also will present info. on adding fun to your garden; 3-4:30 p.m.; $10 each. Register: (360) 308-8210 or visit the nursery, 11688 Clear Creek Road, Silverdale.
SOUP’S ON Fifth annual “Chili and Corn Bread Cook-off” featuring 30 different homemade chilies and activities for kids; Sat., May 17, noon-2 p.m., right after the Armed Forces Day Parade; Lincoln Avenue Bible Church, 1250 Lincoln Avenue, Bremerton. Info: (360) 373-5075, Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., e-mail office@labchurch.org or visit
www.labchurch.org.
HOME BUYING 101 Free First-Time Home Buyer Class designed to educate prospective home buyers on the home buying process, available assistance programs, credit repair, planning and budgeting, how to choose a Realtor and negotiating; Sat., May 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Westpark Community Center, 76 Russell Road, Bremerton; seating limited. Reservations: Ann E. Garner at (360) 792-8506 or e-mail agarner@bremertonhousing.org.
THE WAMU WAY Washington Mutual presents “Business Banking Made Personal” for small business owners; Mon., May 19, 5-8:30 p.m.; Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside, 100 Washington Ave., Bremerton; free. Info. and RSVP: (360) 876-5080 or visit www.seeuthere.com/nwsmallbusiness.
GARDEN SEMINAR Master Gardener Foundation of Kitsap County presents two speakers who will discuss recycling plant containers and garden plastics and Bonsai; Wed., May 21, 1-3 p.m.; Eagle’s Nest, Kitsap County Fairgrounds; free, open to the public.
READ ALL ABOUT IT Friends of the Library weekly book sale featuring books, magazines, audio/videotapes, CDs and DVDs all donated by the community; every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Silverdale Library, 3450 NW Carlton St.; book donations also appreciated. Info: (360) 692-2779.
SING A SONG Kitsap Pine Chorus of Sweet Adelines looking for new members, welcome women of all ages; rehearse every Tuesday, 6:30-9 p.m.; First Baptist Church, 1410 Ohio St., Bremerton. Info: (360) 297-8414 or visit
www.kitsappines.org.
DISAPPEARING POUNDS Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS 977) meets every Wednesday, 9 a.m., at the Silverdale United Methodist Church, 9982 Silverdale Way. Info: (360) 373-1692.
Meetings
BACK IN TIME Olympic Vintage Auto Club invites anyone with an appreciation of old cars (ownership of an old car is not required); Thurs., May 15, 7:30 p.m.; Eagles Nest, Kitsap County Fairgrounds.
NETWORKING Olympic Business Exchange to feature Zach Mann with Home Computer Repair who will make a 10-minute presentation about computer maintenance and troubleshooting; Thurs., May 15, 7:30 a.m.; Silverdale Beach Hotel; visitors welcome. Info: Dagmar Lacy at (360) 876-0706 or dlacy@olynorthwest.com or visit www.olympicbusinessexchange.com.
SHOWING SUPPORT Kitsap Polio Support Group; Sat., May 17, 1-3 p.m.; Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue Station 56, 6470 Seabeck Highway NW. Info: LouAnn or Bob Miller at (360) 692-1381.
ALL ABOUT HEARING LOSS John Allen to present information on hearing assistance technology at meeting of the Hearing Loss Association of Kitsap County; Sat., May 17, 1-3 p.m.; Iris Room, Harrison Medical Center Silverdale. Info: (360) 871-0997 or e-mail
jcallen@hearingloss-wa.org.
PRESERVATION Quarterly meeting of the Illahee Forest Preserve; Tues., May 20, 6:30-8 p.m.; Kitsap Facilities, Parks and Recreation office, Fairgrounds Road.
SHARE THE WEALTH The North Kitsap Republican Women’s annual May Tea Potluck Luncheon featuring guest speaker Connie Lord; Tues., May 20, 11:30 a.m.; North Kitsap Fire & Rescue fire station, Miller Bay Road; bring a potluck dish to share. Info: Brenda at (360) 871-2200.
