Events

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: 55th anniversary of the lighting of Silverdale’s Christmas tree featuring a visit by Santa Claus who will arrive on a fire engine, caroling by Brownsville Elementary School students and refreshments; 5 p.m., Sat., Nov. 28; in front of Silverdale Antiques, 9490 Silverdale Way; Silverdale Dandy Lions will be collecting used hearing aids and eyeglasses.

NUTCRACKER TRADITION: Dance Arts Theatre of Silverdale presents “The Nutcracker” ballet; Sat., Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 29, 2:30 p.m.; Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center; general admission, $12; reserved seats, $15; general seating for senior citizens, students and children 18 and younger, $8; tickets available at the door, Irene’s School of Dance in Silverdale, CJ’s Evergreen General Store, Silverdale Chamber of Commerce, Poulsbo Parks and Recreation and online at www.brownpapertickets.com. Info: (360) 692-4395.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING: Bremerton Holiday Bazaar to feature lots of arts and crafts, baked goods, food, espresso, Italian ice/gelatos, Avon, jewelry, collectibles, Mary Kay and Santa photos (starting at 10 a.m.); Sat., Nov. 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; downtown Bremerton, 905 Pacific Ave. Info: Jackie at (360) 990-6112 or fawnmeadowfarm@netscape.com.

LESS STRESS: “Hope For The Holidays” to feature strategies for making your holiday season meaningful and less stressful for you and your family; Tues., Dec. 1, 7-9 p.m.; Martha & Mary’s chapel, 19160 Front St., Poulsbo; free.

HISTORY REVEALED: Manette History Club to feature Sandy Carlson who will speak on Harrison Medical Center Foundation’s Festival of Trees and her 22 years of participation in the event; Tues., Dec. 1, 1 p.m.; social room of Manette Community Church, E. 13th Street and Hayward Avenue; selected items and old maps from the club’s archives also will be displayed.

MEET THE AUTHOR: Bestselling Seattle author J.A. Jance kicks off her “Trial By Fire” book tour with a visit to Silverdale; Wed., Dec. 2, noon; Barnes & Noble, 10314 Silverdale Way NW.

HIGHER LEARNING: An informational table will be set up on how to earn a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from Western Washington University’s award-winning Huxley College of the Environment; Thurs., Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Olympic College-Bremerton, Bremer Student Center. Info: (360) 417-6521 or www.huxleyonthepeninsulas.wwu.edu.

HUMAN RIGHTS: Helping the Homeless is the focus of the 19th annual Kitsap County Human Rights Conference featuring poverty expert Dr. Donna Beegle, who will present, “Best Intentions Might Not Be Enough: Understanding How to Communicate Across Poverty, Race, Gender and Generations;” Fri., Dec. 4; Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside; $60. Register: (360) 337-4883.

MUSIC TO THE EARS: Olympic College presents its Winter Concert featuring special guests Paul Roy, organist, and Laird Thornton, soloist, as well as a wind ensemble, chamber choir and concert choir; Fri., Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Sylvan Way Baptist Church, 900 Sylvan Way, Bremerton; free and open to the public.

HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW: Ish Vintage Clothing & Costume is hosting a holiday art and craft show showcasing jewelry, art, photography, sewn creations and other handmade goodies from local artists; Fri., Dec. 4, 5–9 p.m.; 249 Fourth St.; enjoy food, art and sounds of the season by Espiritu el Troubadour. Info: Collette Jones at (360) 479-4755 or collette@ishvintage.com.

SING IT: The Puget Soundsters, a popular choral group, performs the sounds of Christmas; Fri., Dec. 4, 7 p.m.; West Sound Unity, 1712 Trenton Ave., Bremerton; tickets available at the door.

CHRISTMAS WONDER: Encore Communities (Clearbrook Inn, Country Meadows and Northwoods Lodge) presents The Wonder of Christmas featuring a live nativity scene, carolers, free pictures with Santa, life-size gingerbread houses, refreshments and more; Sun., Dec. 6, 4-6 p.m.; 2321 Schold Place NW, Silverdale. Info: (360) 692-1228.

NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE: Peninsula Dance Theatre presents “The Nutcracker” ballet; Fri. and Sat., Dec. 4 and 5, 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 6, 3 p.m. (“Nutcracker Tea Party” 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday only); $25, reserved seating; $18, adults festival seating; $14, children, 11-18, and seniors, 65 and older, festival seating; $12, children. Info. or to purchase tickets: Bremerton Dance Center, 515 Chester Ave., (360)377-6214.

OH CHRISTMAS TREE: Tracyton will celebrate its 50th annual Christmas tree lighting featuring a Victorian brass ensemble, Santa, who will arrive on a fire engine, and refreshments; Sun., Dec. 6, 5:30 p.m.; the tree located in front of Tracyton Methodist Church, 5153 Naomi St.

HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE: Soroptimist International of Greater Bremerton Area to host a Happy Holidays Marketplace featuring gifts, food, jewelry and fun ideas for the holidays; Thurs., Dec. 10, 5-7 p.m.; Girl Scouts Peninsula Program Center, 1600 NE Winters Road, East Bremerton (off State Route 303). Info: Deborah at (360) 475-3733 or sigreaterbremertonarea@soroptimist.net.

ONLINE ALTERNATIVE: Meet and greet for parents and students interested in Insight School of Washington — a tuition-free, full-time, diploma-granting online public high school, available statewide; Sat., Dec. 12, 3-4:30 p.m.; Global Bean, 2021 NW Myhre Place, Suite 101, Silverdale; free and open to the public.

SOUL CONNECTIONS: Spiritual discussion group discusses various topics such as reincarnation, life after death, healing and more; third Sunday of each month, 2-3:30 p.m.; Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse, 19003 Front St., Poulsbo; and the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m.; Poulsbo Library, 700 NE Lincoln St. Info or topic suggestion: LoriLinda12@aol.com or (360) 830-0193.

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

AD/HD HELP: Group Health pediatrician Dr. Ed Fahy will discuss “AD/HD 101” to Kitsap CHADD, the local AD/HD (Attention Deficit Disorder) support group; Tues., Dec. 8, 7 p.m.; (new meeting location) Group Health Cooperative classroom, 10452 Silverdale Way, Silverdale. Info: Lynn Myrvang at (360) 779-5362 or Kerry Miller at (360) 697-3922.

NAVY LEAGUE: Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Navy League to feature guest speaker Don Green, a Pearl Harbor survivor; Tues., Dec. 8, 11 a.m. social time, 11:45 a.m. program ; Bangor Plaza, Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor; $15; public invited. RSVP by noon Dec. 3: (360) 782-5500.

ANTARCTIC WILDLIFE: Kitsap Audubon Society to feature “The Wildlife of Sub-Antarctic South Georgia Island” presented by naturalist and birder, Jim Danzenbaker; Thurs., Dec. 10, 7-9 p.m.; Poulsbo Library; public welcome. Info: www.kitsapaudubon.org or (360) 692-8180.