Events
GET FUNKY: The Toughtimes return to The Hi-Fidelity Lounge with hard rockin’ blues and funky soul sounds; Fri. and Sat., May 15 and 16; 9 p.m.; 2711 Sixth St., Bremerton; Friday free; Saturday $3. 21 and older only with ID. Info: www.HiFidelityLounge.com.
BACKYARD GREENS: The Bremerton Urban Garden Society (BUGS) and WSU Master Gardeners are hosting their first workshop of the gardening season on how to grow salad greens in the backyard; Sat., May 16, 10 a.m.-noon; Blueberry Park on Sylvan Way. Info: Jim at (360) 405-6423.
HOME BIZ SPOTLIGHT: The Silverdale Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Home-Based Business Expo; Sat., May 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Costco Wholesale,10000 Mickelberry Road, Silverdale. Info: Darla Murker at (360) 692-6800 or darla@silverdalechamber.com.
BARBERSHOP STYLE: Kitsap Chordsmen Chorus to host the association’s division 2 competitions featuring eight choruses; Sat., May 16, Kitsap Chorus performance at 9 a.m., quartet competition in early afternoon, show of champions at 5 p.m.; Bremerton High School’s Performing Arts Center; public encouraged to attend any or all segments. Info: (360) 337-SING.
HOME BUYING 101: 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 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; John L. Scott Real Estate office, 2244 Bucklin Hill Road, Silverdale; free, seating is limited. Info or reservations: Leslie Forbes at (360) 271-9511 or lforbes@eaglehomemortgage.com.
GARDEN HUES: Ed Hume to present “Color in the Garden” on how the best annuals, perennials and shrubs are combined to achieve maximum color in the garden; Sat., May 16, 3-4 p.m.; Clear Creek Nursery, 11688 Clear Creek Road, Silverdale; free. Register: (360) 308-8210 or stop by the nursery.
FIRST STEP: Free First-Time Home Buyer Certification Class; Tues., May 19 and Thurs., May 21, 6-8:30 p.m. (both dates required); RE/MAX Platinum Services’ office, 9224 Ridgetop Blvd. NW, Silverdale (next to Flowers to Go). RSVP: (360) 613-0822.
COMMUNITY PLAN: Bremerton City Councilman Adam Brockus to host a District 3 community meeting on the Citizens Plan A and the Alternate Plan B for the Manette Sub-Area Plan; Tues., May 19, 6:30-8 p.m.; Bremerton Senior Center, East 13th Street and Nipsic Avenue. Info: (360) 473-5280.
CRUISIN’: Information on AAA Travel and Celebrity Cruises; Thurs., May 21, 6 p.m.; Bremerton Service Center, 5700 Kitsap Way, Suite 201. RSVP: (877) 802-6894.
HIGHER LEARNING: Informational session on completing a bachelor’s degree in human services through Western Washington University; Thurs., May 21, 3 p.m.; Olympic College, University Quad, WWU conference room. Info: www.wwu.edu/hs, (360) 475-7265 or hs.bremerton@wwu.edu.
IN REMEMBERANCE: Keyport Undersea Museum to host a “Tolling the Boats” ceremony in observance of Memorial Day featuring guest speaker Capt. Murray Gero, commanding officer of the USS Ohio blue crew, and about 20 World War II submarine veterans; Fri., May 22, 10 a.m. with a reception to follow; 610 Dowell St., Keyport; public is invited to attend.
KEEPING CLEAN: Kitsap Economic Development Alliance and the Port of Bremerton will host a clean tech event; Fri., May 29, 8 a.m.-noon; Bremerton Comfort Inn & Suites; $25 includes breakfast. Register online at www.kitsapeda.org or call (360) 377-9499.
ONLINE SCHOOLING: Informational session for parents and students interested in learning more about Insight School of Washington — a tuition-free, full-time, diploma-granting online public high school available statewide; Sat., May 30, 4-6 p.m.; Comfort Inn & Suites, 5640 Kitsap Way, Bremerton; free and open to the public. Info: www.insightwa.net or (800) 856-3891.
SINGING LADIES: Kitsap Pines Chorus of Sweet Adelines host chorus rehearsals every Tuesday; women of all ages welcome; 6:30-9 p.m.; First Baptist Church, 1410 Ohio St., Bremerton. Info: Kathy at (360) 297-8414 or visit www.kitsappines.org.
Meetings
RINGING EARS: Hearing Loss Association of Kitsap County to feature guest speaker Rachelle Kautzman who will discuss tinnitus; Sat., May 16, 1-3 p.m.; Iris room, Silverdale Harrison Medical Center; all are welcome. Info: John Allen at (360) 871-0997 or jcallen@hearingloss-wa.org.
LOVE NOTES: Peninsula Romance Writers Association meets; Sat., May 16, 10 a.m.; Sylvan Way Library, Heninger Meeting Room, 1301 Sylvan Way, East Bremerton. Info: (360) 405-9100.
BREATHE EASIER: Better Breathers to feature Richard Huddy, director of CAPRI, who will talk about pulmonary rehabilitation; Wed., May 20, 1:30 p.m.; Harrison Medical Center, Rose room. Info: (360) 792-6686 or eric.anderson@harrisonmedical.org.
WOMEN UNITE: GFWC Kitsap Peninsula Women’s Club initiating new members and collecting art supplies for the Canterbury Care Center; Thurs., May 21, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting; China House, 3249 B Perry Ave., Bremerton; guests welcome. Info: http://www.orgsites.com/wa/gfwckitsap or gfwckitsap@hotmail.com.
MEMORY CARE: Ashley Gardens at Bremerton, a memory care community, is hosting an Alzheimer’s and dementia support group; Wed., May 20, 7 p.m.; The Willows, 3201 Pine Road; free and open to the public. Info: (360) 478-7277 or www.cascadeliving.com.
SPEAK PROUDLY: Toastmasters International is a nonprofit organization that provides a supportive and positive learning environment to help people excel in speaking, listening and leadership skills; Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.; Subway party room, 3850 Kitsap Way, Bremerton. Call or e-mail for a free reservation: Dave Harris at (360) 478-7089 or Harriscd.wa@comcast.net.
AMERICAN RED CROSS CLASSES
The American Red Cross has a number of upcoming classes offered at the West Sound Service Center, 811 Pacific Ave., in Bremerton. To register, call (360) 377-3761 or visit the Web site at www.westsoundredcross.org.
Adult CPR — Tues., May 26, 5:30 p.m.– 9:30 p.m.; $36.
First Aid — Thurs., May 28, 5:30-9:30 p.m.; $36.
Adult CPR and First Aid — Sat., May 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; $55.
Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid — Sun., May 24; 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; $70.
First Aid — Thurs., May 28; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; $36.
