Friday
ANNUAL STILLWATERS USED BOOK SALE: Stillwaters Environmental Center, 26059 Barber Cut Off Road, Kingston, will have a used book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 3. There will be 15,000 – 20,000 books, new and used, covering all subjects, fiction and non-fiction, almost all priced $1 or less. The “Bag Sale” is all weekend, Oct. 1-3, when books will be sold for $5 per grocery bag full on Friday, $3 per bag on Saturday, and free on Sunday. All proceeds from the sale will support environmental education. Info: www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org.
Saturday
PET ADOPTION EVENT: Kitsap Humane Society will host Homecoming, a pet adoption event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds in East Bremerton. In addition to finding homes for pets, the event will include games, vendors, food and more.
ARMCHAIR POETRY: Poets Jennifer Hager, Dick Levin and Bill Mawhinney will read their work starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse, 19003 Front St. in Poulsbo. Open mic readings follow the featured readers. Admission is free. Hot and cold drinks and snacks for sale. Info: Nancy Rekow at (360) 842-6908.
SEABOLD SECOND SATURDAY: Brent Grossman brings his blend of boogie-woogie guitar, autoharp, African thumb piano and percussion to Seabold Community Hall, 14451 Komedal Road, Bainbridge Island, Saturday, Sept. 11. Open mic sign-ups are from 6:30-7 p.m., with performances beginning at 7:30 p.m., followed by the featured act. Play or pay $5. Children get in free. Hot drinks, bottled water and cookies for sale. Info: Larry Dewey at (360) 842-5099.
POULSBO AMERICANA FESTIVAL: A free summer concert with kids’ games, food and a wine and beer garden will be from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Raab Park. Proceeds benefit a North Kitsap nonprofit social services organization and the Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce. Info: (360) 779-4848 or www.poulsbomusicfestival.com.
POULSBO GARDEN CLUB: Poulsbo Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Poulsbo Library, lower level. Peg Tillery will present a program on Rain and Bog Gardens. Guests are welcome. Info: Anne Thomas 779-5243.
RUMMAGE SALE: The Sons of Norway will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the lodge, 18891 Front St. Poulsbo.
DAY OF SERVICE: A 2010 National Day of Service is planned from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 11, at Poulsbo’s Fish Park, where citizens have worked hard to create an urban sanctuary in the city. Come pull some blackberries, pick up trash and contribute to your community on this very important day. Info: (360) 779-9898.
Sunday
CLASS REUNION: The North Kitsap High School class of 1960 is having its 50-year reunion from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Raab Park in Poulsbo. Members of the classes of 1958, 1959 and 1961 are also welcome to attend. Info: Joy Shipley at (360) 598-5745.
Monday
SONS OF NORWAY CLASSES: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway will begin several new classes in everything from dance to needlework to Norwegian and more this fall. Most classes begin Monday, Sept. 13. The Sons of Norway building is located at 18891 Front St. in Poulsbo. Info: (360) 779-5209.
Tuesday
POULSBO HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Poulsbo Historical Society meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the Sons of Norway Hall on Front Street.
CLEO’S CLASSIC SINGLES: A group for singles slightly under or over 50 will meet from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Cleo’s Landing, 11215 NE State Hwy 104, Kingston. Bring a meat to grill, a dish to share and your own beverages. Info: (360) 297-4414.
POULSBO HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Poulsbo Historical Society will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the lower level of the Sons of Norway Hall. Guest speaker will be Glynda Schaad, co-author of “Women to Reckon With: Untamed Women of the Olympic Wilderness.” Glynda is a fifth-generation native of Washington Territory. Her presentation topic will be “High Divide: Minnie Peterson’s Olympic Mountain Adventures.”
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POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport and the Naval Undersea Museum, Keyport are partnering to commemorate POW/MIA Recognition Day from 7:45-8:15 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, at the Naval Undersea Museum, Keyport. Rear Adm. Douglass Biesel, Commander, Navy Region Northwest, and Capt. Stephen Iwanowicz, Commander, NUWC Keyport, will provide brief remarks. As part of the ceremony, Navy divers from NUWC Keyport’s dive locker will silently pass the POW/MIA flag just after morning colors. Info: www.navsea.navy.mil/nuwc/keyport or call NUWC Keyport’s Public Affairs Office at (360) 396-2699.
PAGEANT CLOSET SALE: The Miss Poulsbo, Miss Kitsap and Miss Silverdale Scholarship Organizations and the Poulsbo Rotary Club will hold a clothing sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Poulsbo Middle School, 2003 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo. Proceeds benefit the scholarships’ fund and domestic violence prevention. Info: (360) 689-3553.
POULSBO MARATHON: A marathon and half marathon run/walk to benefit the North Kitsap Trails Association will be held Sunday, Oct. 17, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the North Kitsap Stadium in Poulsbo. Register online at www.active.com or via the race website at www.poulsbomarathon.embarqspace.com.
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GENEALOGY GROUP: The Poulsbo Genealogy Group meets on the third Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. at the Poulsbo library (upstairs meeting room). New members and visitors are welcome. Info: (360) 779-6055.
AL-ANON: AL-ANON meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at St. Charles Anglican Church on Little Valley Road in Poulsbo. Info: (360) 779-1900.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program has immediate openings for volunteers to serve meals on Fridays at the North Kitsap Senior Center in Poulsbo. The time commitment is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: Call Craig at (360) 377-8511 or (888) 877-8511.
WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUP: Peninsula Cancer Center, 19917 7th Ave., Poulsbo, is sponsoring a wellness support group from 4-5:30 p.m. the third Monday of the month. The topics of the group include stress reduction and relaxation. Info: (360) 697-8000.
FREE FITNESS CLASS: Kitsap Aikido is offering a free drop-in fitness class to the public from 6-6:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 650 NW Bovela Lane No. 5 in Poulsbo. The class emphasizes stretching, flexibility and core strength training. This is an informal class so shorts or sweats are acceptable. Info: (360) 598-1520 or visit www.kitsapaikido.org.
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT 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 from 7-8:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Harrison Medical Center Annex, 750 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton. Info: Cheryl Denton at (206) 842-0113.
OPEN AIR MARKET: A Sunday afternoon barbecue, craft fair and flea market will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every week through the summer at 16298 State Route 305, Poulsbo, between Poulsbo and the Agate Pass Bridge. The flea market features Native American items, collectibles, cookbooks, yard art and more. Info: Corinne at (360) 697-1933.
CLOTHING AND SHOES NEEDED: The YWCA WRAPS Clothing Closet is in need of gently used/new clothing, shoes and personal care items for women, men and children. Clothing can be donated from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday at the YWCA Community Center, 905 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. Info: Call (360) 479-0522 or go to www.ywcakitsap.org.
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: The Nature Conservancy is looking for volunteer stewards to help monitor Foulweather Bluff preserve, a nature preserve in northern Kitsap County near Hansville. Shifts are two hours, twice per month. Info: Barbara French at bfrench@tnc. org or (206) 343-4345 ext 361.
FREE CLOTHING BANK: St. Charles Anglican Church offers a free clothing bank from 3-6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month and 9-11 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month at 20295 Little Valley Road, Poulsbo, Info: (360) 297-0078.
COMMUNITY MEALS: The North Kitsap Faith Communities Food Coalition offers free meals to help the homeless and build community connections—
• 5-7 p.m., last Monday of every month, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1700 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo, (360) 779-4746.
• 5-7 p.m., the first and last Wednesday of the month, Suquamish UCC, 18732 Division Ave. NE, Suquamish, (360) 598-4434.
• 4-6 p.m., first and fourth Tuesday, North Kitsap Baptist Church, 20516 Little Valley Road, Poulsbo, (360) 779-4689.
• 5-6 p.m., every Thursday, First Lutheran Church, 18920 4th Ave., Poulsbo, (360) 779-2622.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program has immediate openings for volunteers to serve meals on Fridays at the North Kitsap Senior Center in Poulsbo. Info: Craig at (360) 377-8511.
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at 9 a.m. Thursdays at Finn Hill Lutheran Church. Info: (360) 271-8775.
VETERANS SERVICES AVAILABLE: Veteran Service Officers from American Legion Post 245 are available at the Poulsbo City Hall, every Thursday, except holidays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist any veteran with their applications for VA benefits, Kitsap County Veterans Assistance Fund screening and veteran’s widows benefits. Info: (360) 779-5456.
A HOLY JOURNEY: “Living with Illness, loss and death” will be held the first Tuesday of each month. (First session at 5 p.m., following sessions from 7-9 p.m.) Explore and transform the difficulties and disappointments that come with disease and loss with retired hospice nurse Cathy Cuenin. Program held at Suquamish UCC, 18732 Division St. A $10 donation and pre-registration requested. Info: www.soundspirit.org or (360) 598-4434.
OPTIMIST CLUB: The North Kitsap Optimist Club meets at 5:50 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the Poulsbo Inn and Suites. Info: Constance Gooding at (360) 779-6478.
JEWEL BOX NEEDS YOU: The Jewel Box Theatre in Poulsbo is seeking front of house and behind the scenes volunteers. Info: (360) 779-9688 or jewelboxpoulsbo@hotmail.com.
WOMEN’S BOOK DISCUSSION: A women’s book discussion group focusing on Norwegian authors meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Info: Torbjorg at (360) 779-9826.
POULSBO KIWANIS: Poulsbo Kiwanis meet at 7 a.m. Fridays at the Loft in downtown Poulsbo. Info: John Teising, president, (360) 731-0791 or teisinginstruction@comcast.net.
VENTURING CREW 42: Has your high school son or daughter lost interest and dropped from Boy Scouting or Girl Scouting, or did they miss the opportunity? Discover Venturing Crew 42 of Poulsbo, a program for men and women, ages 14 to 21. Info: www.crew42.org.
NK FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: The NK Friends of the Library meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Monday of the month in the Community Room of the Library. Info: Carol Jones at (360) 779-3809.
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 at (206) 842-5491.
KAFFE STUA: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway offers a Kaffe Stua luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. It’s open to members and the public and features open-faced 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 second Saturday of each month in the West Reading Room at the Poulsbo Library. Info: (360) 697-6168.
LITTLE NORWAY TOASTMASTERS: The Little Norway Toastmasters Club meets at 7 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday at Martha & Mary on Front Street in Poulsbo. Info: contact@littlenorwaytm.com.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION: The Alzheimer’s Association provides free information and a support group from 12:30-2:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each 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: The Great Nor’Westerns Toastmasters Club meets at noon the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Design Center on State Route 305 in Poulsbo. Info: (360) 620-8037.
SCIENCE CENTER: The Poulsbo Marine Science Center on Front Street is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday through Sunday.
