Events
LIBRARY SUPPORT Spring book sale for the Tracyton Community Library with proceeds to go toward material for patrons’ use throughout the year; today, Sat., Apr. 26, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; 351 NW Tracy Avenue. Info: (360) 377-3571.
FAMILY FUN Crosby Chapel MOPS and AWANA programs’ 13th annual Carnival and Silent Auction featuring games, prizes and food; today, Sat., Apr. 26, 3-7 p.m.; Crosby Chapel, 16404 NW Church Road, Seabeck. Info: (360) 830-4311.
SOCCER SPIRIT Garage sale/bake sale to benefit West Sound FCGU soccer team; today, Sat., Apr. 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 12779 Plateau Circle NW, Silverdale.
CANCER CRUSADERS Central Kitsap/Bremerton 2008 Relay for Life live and silent auction to feature items ranging from a mountain bike to one-night stays at premium local hotels; Sun., Apr. 27, 12:30 p.m. silent auction, 1:30 p.m. lunch, 2:15 p.m live auction; Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181, 4131 Pine Road NE, Bremerton; $20, includes door prize entry and lunch. Tickets or Info: (360) 895-0174.
IT’S OPERA Seattle Opera preview featuring a member of the Seattle Opera Education Department who will discuss the premiere of Bellini’s final bel canto masterpiece “I Puritani;” Sun., Apr. 27, 2:15 p.m.; Kitsap Regional Library, Sylvan Way, Bremerton.
HIGHER EDUCATION Information session on completing your bachelor’s degree in human services through Western Washington University; Wed., Apr. 30, 3 p.m.; Olympic College—University Quad. Info: hsp.bremerton@wwu.edu or Lilla Weisgerber at (360) 475-7265 or visit www.wce.wwu.edu/Depts/HS/.
BIZ MIXER Olympic Business Exchange will host a networking business mixer event; Wed., Apr. 30, 5:30-7 p.m.; Central Kitsap Food Bank; free, but attendees are asked to bring two cans of food to donate to the food bank. Info: Dagmar Lacy at (360) 876-0706 or dlacy@olynorthwest.com.
PLANT SALE Holy Trinity Parish is hosting a plant sale featuring fuschias, geraniums, vegetable plants, trees and more; Fri., May 2, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; 4215 Pine Road, Bremerton. Info: (360) 692-9351.
DEALING WITH EXTREMES Clear Creek Nursery presents Marty Wingate who will discuss dealing with lots of shade or lots of sun in your garden; Sat., May 3, 10 a.m.-noon; $10. Register: (360) 308-8210 or visit the nursery, 11688 Clear Creek Road, Silverdale.
FUSCHIAS GALORE Fuschia plant sale; Sat., May 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or until sold out; Cat barn at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. Info: Jean at (360) 692-6632.
PLANTS A PLENTY The North Kitsap Republican Women’s Garden and Plant Sale. Sat., May 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Old Sandpiper parking lot in Silverdale. Info: Faye at (360) 779-3889.
COMMISH DISH Kitsap Conservation Voters will hold its annual Kitsap County Commissioners Forum to discuss environmental issues; Wed., May 7, 7-9 p.m.; Central Kitsap Fire Station 41, 7600 Old Military Road NE, Bremerton. Free, light refreshments provided. Info: (360) 779-6314 or (360) 394-5635.
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.
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. Friday, 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.
Meetings
PROA The Puget Rental Owner’s Association monthly dinner meeting seminar; Tues, Apr. 29, 6 p.m., President’s comments at 6:45 p.m.; AA China Buffet, 3583 Wheaton Way, East Bremerton; open to all rental owners and general public. Guest speakers include Deputy Jim Gastineau and Lt. Kathy Collings from the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office. Info: (360) 479-1683.
IN SUPPORT First meeting of the newly formed Peripheral Neuropathy Resource and Support Group; Wed., Apr. 30, Canterbury Manor, 703 Callahan Drive, Bremerton; open to all. Info: Joy Brydon at joybrydon@yahoo.com or call (360) 479-3626.
CHAMBER GATHERING Silverdale Chamber of Commerce monthly membership meeting featuring networking opportunities in addition to annual health and wellness showcase; Wed., Apr. 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Silverdale Beach Hotel; $20. Reservations: (360) 692-6800 or online at www.silverdalechamber.com.
