SATURDAY 6
FESTIVAL OF THE TABLE: The Suquamish United Church of Christ is holding a “Festival of the Table” today 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.
FISHLINE: North Kitsap Fishline is having a sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the thrift shop. Blue tag clothing will be .99 and white tag clothing will be half off. Other surprise discounts will be taken as well. The Fishline Thrift Shop carries quality items that include small furniture, household and decorator items, and clothing. We also gladly accept donations of quality used items. All proceeds support the non-profit Fishline food bank and client services. Stop by and have fun bargain hunting at 18916 3rd Ave NE in Poulsbo. For more information call (360) 779-5190.
UPCOMING
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 638-2062 for futher information.
FRUITCAKE CONTEST: The Port Gamble Country Christmas is hosting its homemade fruitcake contest. Bring your fruitcakes to the Port Gamble Conference room on Dec. 13 by 1 p.m. The contest will start at 1 p.m. Winner will be announced later that day. For more information: www.portgamble.com.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT: First Lutheran Church of Poulsbo will present its annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Featured groups include the Cathedral Choir, Liberty Bells and more. A variety of songs will be performed and the audience will be invited to join in. There will be a freewill offering. Info: (360) 779-2622.
DOCENT CLASS: The Poulsbo Marine Science Center Docent Training Class will be Dec. 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. The class is required of all new volunteers. Minimum age is 16, or must be accompanied by an adult. Register at: denise.bauman@gmail.com or (360) 689-9183.
POULSBO HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Poulsbo Historical Society will not meet in December. The speaker for the Jan. 13, 2009 meeting will be Jerry Deeter from the Kitsap County Health District. Membership meetings are held at the Sons of Norway Hall at 9:30 a.m. every second Tuesday except during the months of August and December.
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.
