FRIDAY 28

TURKEY SWIM CAMP: Looking for something fun for your kids to do on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving? Bring them to the Turkey Swim Camp at the North Kitsap community swimming pool. Drop off the kids for a fun-filled day of swimming, games, crafts, movies and snacks! Sessions run from 5-8 a.m., 8 a.m. to noon and noon to 4 p.m. Each is $20, or $50 for the whole day. Call to register: (360) 598-1070.

SUNDAY 30

DAVID HARSH CONCERT: Poulsbo First Lutheran Church is hosting a Christmas concert featuring award winning Christian songwriter David Harsh on Nov. 30 from 6-7:30 p.m. at 18920 4th Ave NE, Poulsbo. A free will offering will be accepted to support David’s ministry. Info: contact Paul Davis at (360) 779-2622 or visit www.davidharsh.com.

UPCOMING

TOY DRIVE: North Kitsap Fishline Food Bank’s holiday toy drive is now in progress. New, unwrapped gifts for infants to 16-year-olds are needed to help supply the Fishline Toy Shop. Last year 350 children from disadvantaged families received a gift personally selected by their parents. This year 400 children are expected. Drop off locations include the North Kitsap Herald, Land America/Transnations, Curves and West Sound Taekwondo. For more info: contact Karen Timken at (360) 779-5190 or director@nkfishline.org. Gifts must be received no later than Dec. 5. Also, monetary donations may be made in lieu of gifts. Gifts and checks may be dropped off at Fishline, 18916 3rd Ave. NE Poulsbo, or mailed to NKFL, PO Box 1517, Poulsbo 98370.

FESTIVAL OF THE TABLE: The Suquamish United Church of Christ is holding a “Festival of the Table” Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring a silent auction of creative centerpieces and gift baskets sponsored by local businesses and individuals. It will also include a bakesale of Christmas goodies, fresh evergreen swags, handmade gifts, books and collectable bargains. Proceeds will go to community non-profits in Suquamish and Poulsbo. For more info or to donate: Jeanie Maier at maiermike@msn.com or (360) 779-1602.

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR: The Hansville Ladies Aid Holiday Home Tour (adults only) is Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Price is $10 per person. Tickets are available at the Hansville Store. Call Jenny at (360) 638-2062 for futher information.

ONGOING

FISHLINE: North Kitsap Fishline is now accepting applications for positions on the Fishline Board of Directors. Applications can be picked up at Fishline or found at www.nkfishline.org and are due no later than Dec. 10. They can be mailed to NKFL, PO Box 1570, Poulsbo, 98370, faxed to (360) 779-9516 or emailed to director@nkfishline.org.

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 Taprock Northwest Grill in Poulsbo. 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 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. Members suffer severe reactions to perfumes, cigarette smoke, car exhaust, dryer sheets, building materials, etc. At the meetings, members explore health-improving ideas, employment, housing, safe products and friendship. Info: (360) 697-6168.

BINGO: The Sons of Norway is hosting Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, early birds at 6 p.m.

LITTLE NORWAY TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking and leadership skills are learned at meetings of the Little Norway Toastmasters Club. Meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Info: contact@littlenorwaytm.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kitsap County Schools are looking for tutors to help students in all grades in the areas of math, reading, science, history and social studies. Middle and elementary schools also need volunteers to read with students. Info: Jana at (360) 377-5511 or jbonny@lcsnw.org.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION: The Alzheimer’s Association provides free information and support group from 12:30-2:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Group Health Cooperative, 10452 Silverdale Way, Silverdale. The groups are for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Info: Cyd Wadlow at (360) 613-3537.

GNW TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking and leadership skills are learned at meetings of the Great Nor-Westerns Toastmasters Club. Meetings are the first and third Thursdays at noon at the Design Center on State Route 305 in Poulsbo. Info: (360) 620-8037.

SCIENCE CENTER: The Poulsbo Marine Science Center on Front Street in Poulsbo is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free.

BINGO: The North Kitsap Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3586 will host bingo at 12:30 p.m. every Sunday at the aerie, 4230 Lincoln Road. Snack bar opens at noon. Info: (360) 779-7272.