UPCOMING

FISH FRIES: St. Cecilia Catholic School will host Friday fish fries as a fundraising event during Lent: March 20 and 27. They will be from 5-8:30 p.m. at the church on the corner of High School Road and Madison Avenue North on Bainbridge. Adult plates are $10, children are $6.

GEOGRAPHICALLY SPEAKING: Pastor Don Jukam of Poulsbo First Lutheran Church will present the first in a series of classes on how the geography and culture of the Holy Land helps us understand the original meaning of many passages of Scripture. The class will meet during the Sundays in Lent at 10 a.m. at First Lutheran, 18920 4th Ave. NE., beginning March 1. Info: (360) 779-2622 for additional information.

FREE DANCE LESSONS: Beginning waltz classes are available at 3 p.m. March 14 and 28 at the Poulsbo Senior Center Bring leather sole shoes or heavy socks to wear for lessons. Info: Dee at (360) 697-6430.

TOWN HALL MEETING: The 23rd District delegation of state lawmakers will host a town hall meeting from 9:30-11 a.m. March 14 at the Kingston Fire Station, 26642 Miller Bay Road NE. Sen. Phil Rockefeller and reps. Sherry Appleton and Christine Rolfes invite the community to join them to discuss the issues facing the 23rd District and the state as a whole. The events are free and open to the general public.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: The Poulsbo Noon Lions Club will host a St. Patrick’s Dinner Celebration from 5-7 p.m. March 14 at the First Lutheran Christian Center, 18920 4th Ave NE, Poulsbo. Dinner includes corned beef and cabbage accompanied by genuine Irish soda bread. Cost: $15 for adults and $8 for children younger than 10. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Bayside Engravers in downtown Poulsbo, Dahlquist’s Fine Jewelry in Poulsbo Village Shopping Center, from any Lions Club member, and at the door. Info: Chuck Weaver at (360) 710-6093 or go to www.poulsbolions.com.

POULSBO GARDEN CLUB: The Poulsbo Garden Club’s monthly meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. March 14 in the Poulsbo Library Conference Room (lower level). A guest speaker from Valley Nursery will speak on growing vegetables in containers.

RUMMAGE SALE: The Sons of Norway Ladies Club will host a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 14 upstairs in the Marine Room. There will be a large variety and selection of items. Info: Barb Mitchusson, Ladies Club president, (360) 779-4553.

SUQUAMISH GARDEN CLUB: The Suquamish Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. March 17 at the Suquamish Elementary School Library, 18950 Park Ave. NE, Suquamish. Ian Barclay, owner of a nursery specializing in cold-hardy desert plants, will speak about an unusual group of plants suitable for our northwest gardens. Info: Call Vicki McLaughlin at (360) 779-3121 or Bob or Aggie Kaufman at (360) 394-3941.

LAP BAND SUPPORT GROUP: A lap bad support group meets every month at the Poulsbo library meeting room on the main level, 700 Lincoln Road NE in Poulsbo. The next meeting will be from 6:30-8 p.m. March 16. Info: Susan Hancock at (360) 440-4799 or e-mail scrhancock@aol.com.

CHUCKWAGON: Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program invites seniors age 60 and over to attend a St. Patrick’s Day lunch at noon March 17. The meal will be served at locations in East Bremerton, Port Orchard, Silverdale, Kingston, Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island. Call for reservations and location information. Reservations are required by 2:30 p.m. March 16. $3 suggested donation. Call (360) 377-8511 or (888) 877-8511 (from Bainbridge and Kingston) for reservations.

NK REPUBLICAN WOMEN: The North Kitsap Republican Women’s monthly meeting will be at 11:30 a.m.March 17, at the North Kitsap Fire Station in Kingston. Info: Brenda at (360) 871-2200.

FRUIT TREE SALE: The Peninsula Fruit Club is hosting a spring grafting workshop and fruit tree sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21 at Sheridan Community Center, located at 680 Lebo Blvd. and Clare Ave. in Bremerton. Club members will be available to help you graft to make a fruit tree or to add more varieties to existing trees. There will also be potted trees and berries for sale.

FOOD DRIVE: Boy Scout Troop 1555 will be hosting a food drive for the Kingston Food Bank at Kingston Albertsons from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 21 and 22.

JOE PISCATELLA: Joe Piscatella, noted health author, will speak at 3 p.m. March 22 at Martha & Mary’s eighth annual Generations Luncheon and Silent Auction at Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo. Piscatella’s address is titled “Take a Load Off Your Heart: Stress Management for Bailout Times.”

HANSVILLE PRESCHOOL AUCTION: Hansville Preschool will host an auction from 3-6 p.m. March 28 at the Greater Hansville Community Center. Items range from Mariner’s tickets to gift certificates for massages. From 3-4 p.m. there will be face painting and salsa dance lessons will be from 4-4:45 p.m.

EARTH DAY EVENT: Vinland Lutheran Preschool will host an Earth Day event from 1-3 p.m. April 18 at the school, 2750 NW Finn Hill Road, Poulsbo. The event will be rain or shine, so dress appropriately. Earth friendly activities and free play for young children and their families will be provided at the Children’s Play Garden at Vinland Lutheran Church and Preschool. Snacks provided. The event is free. Info: Call Sherry or Marsha (360) 779-3428.

ONGOING

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPPORT GROUP: Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with dementia. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia will be held the first Thursday of each month from 12:30-2 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative, 10452 Silverdale Way, Silverdale. Info: Cyd Wadlow at (360) 613-3537.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia will be from 1:30-3:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Martha & Mary Health Center, 19160 NE Front St., Poulsbo. Info: Lora Lehner at (360) 649-6793.

CYCLE CLUB: West Sound Cycling Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at Round Table Pizza in Silverdale at 7 p.m. Information about the club and weekly public rides is on the Web site westsoundcycling.com.

DV RECOVERY: A class on domestic violence recovery for women is offered. Info: (866)262-9284.

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.

Kitsap Way, in the Subway Party room in Bremerton. Info: Dave Harris at (360) 478-7089.

CELEBRATIONS NETWEAVING: Celebrations NetWeaving meets the first Monday each month, 1:15-2:15 p.m., at Dream Dinners, 19470 Viking Ave., #202, Poulsbo. NetWeaving is a new spin on business networking. Bring cards and come prepared to make new connections. Info: Mary West, (360) 509-3784 or marywest@windermere.com.

ENTERTAINERS: The Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program is looking for volunteer entertainers to perform during the holidays at Chuckwagon meal sites 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.

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 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. every Tuesday at Campana’s Italian Ristorante, 19815 Viking Ave. in Poulsbo. The group is currently seeking new members. BNI’s mission is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional program that enables long-term relationships with quality business professionals. 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 the 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.

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, and the public is welcome to explore the center.

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. The public is welcome, and the snack bar will open at noon. Info: (360) 779-7272.

FOLK DANCING: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway will hosts folk dancing lessons at 18891 Front Street. Beginners are welcome, and it is not necessary to bring a partner. Info: Fred at (206) 780-8036 or Stan at (360) 779-2460.

COFFEE CLUB: Local Edward Jones financial advisor Pat McFadden will host a coffee club at 9 a.m. the third Thursday of every month at the Poulsbo Village office. The informal gathering will provide a venue to discuss the economy, interest rates, stocks and other investment topics. Info: Pat McFadden at (360) 779-6450.

POULSBO LIONS: The Poulsbo Noon Lions Club meets at noon on Thursdays at the First Lutheran Church social hall. It is recruiting new members. Info: visit www.poulsbolions.org.

OPTIMISTS CLUB: The North Kitsap Optimists Club meets at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Poulsbo Inn.

DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY: The Nina Grieg Lodge No. 40 meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at The Sons of Norway, Poulsbo, 18891 Front Street. Info: Dorothy Walsh, (360) 779-5188.

LAP BAND SUPPORT GROUP: Anyone with a lap band, or thinking of getting one, is invited to Lap Band Support Group meetings from 6:30-8 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Poulsbo Library. Info: Mari Schielke at (360) 779-0050 or Susan Hancock at (360) 297-2247.

ARTISTS INVITED: Kingston Art Gallery is inviting local artists to be juried to become possible showing partners with the cooperative. Applications available at the gallery. Info: (360) 297-5133.

HANSVILLE TOPS: The Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter 1239 of Hansville meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Hansville Community Church. Newcomers are welcome.

AWANA: Children ages 3 years through sixth grade are invited to join the AWANA Clubs at Kingston Christian Church. The club times are from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the church. Parents may stay or drop off registered children starting at 6:15 p.m. each night. Info: Ron Cody at (360) 297-6558 or the church office at (360) 297-2551.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP: The Kingston Al-Anon Family Group meets from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Kingston Unity Church, 26011 Ohio Ave. Info: Jenny at (360) 881-0115.

WALKING TOURS: The Poulsbo Historical Society is once again hosting walking tours of historic downtown Poulsbo. Info: (360) 440-7354 or info@poulsbohistory.org.

TEAM SURVIVOR: Team Survivor Northwest, a women’s cancer survivor walking group, meets from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Port Gamble General Store. Info: www.tsnw-pt.org or Dr. Melanie McGrory at (360) 379-4767.

BUSINESS ALLIANCE: The Bayside Business Alliance, a group of business people from North Kitsap and Bainbridge Island, meets from 7:15-8:45 a.m. Wednesdays for networking, business education and fellowship. Info: Karen Cochrane at (360) 509-9199 or Lori Morgan at (206) 842-1255.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. Mondays at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church in Poulsbo. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Info: Jane at (360) 297-4886.

CHOICE: The Choice support group meets at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the west wing of Christ Memorial Church. Info: (360) 779-5515.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: The Gift Shop at the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport is searching for weekday volunteers. Shifts are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m. Schedules are flexible each month. Base access not necessary. Store personnel receive a discount on all purchases. The museum is located at 1 Garnett Way, Keyport. Info: Call Daina, Naval Undersea Museum store manager, at (360) 697-1537.