UPCOMING

CAR WASH: The Kingston High School Leo club will have a car wash to raise money for the club from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at Albertsons gas station in Kingston.

CHRISTIAN CONCERT: Award-winnning Christian artist David Harsh will perfom a special concert this 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 27 at Vinland Lutheran Church 2750 NW Finn Hill Road, Poulsbo. The Washington state native plays a unique mix of acoustic Christian folk, rock, and pop that is sure to appeal to all ages and music fans. Info: Vinland Lutheran at (360) 779-3428.

ARBORWOOD PUBLIC MEETING: A public meeting about the Arborwood Development will be at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the North Kitsap Fire and Rescue Station meeting room, 26642 Miller Bay Road NE, Kingston. Representatives from Olympic Property Group, Kitsap County, and other local agencies and committees will be present to answer questions.

4-H EVENT: 4-H will host its annual welcome event from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 3 at the President’s Hall at Kitsap County Fairgrounds. The 4-H Youth Development Program engages youth in hands-on learning experiences that aim to make their best better. 4-H is open for enrollment for youth 5 years of age and in kindergarten through 12th grade. Info: Kelly Fisk at kfisk@co.kitsap.wa.us or (360)337-7162.

GARAGE SALE: North Point Church Youth Fellowship will be hosting a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3 at 1779 Hostmark St.

OCTOBERFEST: To celebrate the Fall harvest season the Greater Hansville Community Center will host a good old fashioned Octoberfest fund raising party on Oct. 3 at the Community Center at Buck Lake Park. Festivities will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The six-piece White Potato Band will feature German style Octoberfest music and Silver City Brewing Company will provide a good selection of their world award-winning brews.

KITSAP AUDOBON SOCIETY: Kitsap Audubon Society will meet from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Poulsbo Library. The program is Our Underwater Neighborhood, presented by underwater videographer John Williams.  Info: (360) 692-8180 or www.kitsapaudubon.org.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR: The Marilyn Duvall Orthopedic Guild will host its ninth annual arts and crafts fundraiser to benefit Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Poulsbo Library, 700 NE Lincoln Road.

WINES OF THE WORLD: A fundraiser to benefit the Greater Hansville Community Center, Wines of the World, will feature six wines at an average price of $15. The event will be from 7-9 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the GHCC. Tickets can be purchased through Hansville Grocery or Hansville Repair. Info: Dody Solaas, (360) 638-2444.

SAFETY FIRST: Cook Family Funeral Home is handing out free MCGruff “Safety First” Halloween bags for the kids. Swing by anytime in October, during regular business hours, and pick up yours. Also available at The Bainbridge Performing Arts Center, Bainbridge Cinemas and The Bainbridge Island and Poulsbo Chamber offices and Chamber Events! They’ll also be available at the Annual Downtown Festivities on Halloween.

NORTH KITSAP OPTIMISTS: Installation of new officers/potluck at the Gooding household at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 25. Info: cgooding@omcast.net.

OPEN HOUSE: The Olympic Radio Control Association will host an open house at 10 a.m. on Sept. 26 at the club field near Port Gamble. Spectators are welcome. A computer flight simulator as well as “buddy box” controls will be available for anyone who would like to try flying an electric or glow fuel powered model airplane. Attendance at the event is free, donations accepted. Info: Paul Below at (360) 779-2961 or www.flyorca.com/.

POULSBO ART WALK: This month at Verksted Gallery and Poulsbo Art Walk, local arts co-operative will be participating in the Poulsbo Art Walk on Sept. 25 with a book signing by pencil artist Eileen Sorg at the gallery. The Verksted Gallery is located at 18937 Front St NE, Poulsbo. Featured works include Sanae Goveas’s pressed flower art work; Eileen Sorg’s renderings; Susan Hornseth’s sterling silver jewelry and Jerry Lyman’s antler objects. Info: (360) 697-4470 www.verkstedgallery.com.

CANDIDATE FORUM: A Poulsbo Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum, hosted by the League of Women Voter of Kitsap, will be from 7-9 p.m., Sept. 29 in the Poulsbo City Council Chambers, 19050 Jensen Way. Mayoral candidates Becky Erickson and Kathryn Quade, and city council candidates Ed Stern, Dale Rudolph, Kim Crowder and Jim Henry will be in attendance. The forum is being videotaped and broadcasted by Bremerton Kitsap Access TV. It will broadcast at 10 a.m. Sept. 30, 8 p.m. Oct. 1, 3 p.m. Oct. 3 and 1:30 p.m. Oct. 5.

KRL WANTS PUBLIC INPUT: Kitsap Regional Library (KRL) is now in the process of creating the strategic plan for 2010-2015 and will host a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Poulsbo branch, 700 NE Lincoln Road. Info: (360) 779-2915.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: The North Kitsap Eagles invite crafters and vendors to take part in their annual Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 7. Eight-foot table spaces are $20. Info: Kathy Hogan at (360) 471-4516.

POULSBO MARINE SCIENCE CENTER: A docent/volunteer training class will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 3 at the Center. This class is a requirement for all volunteers. To sign up, email denise.bauman@gmail.com or phone her at (360) 689-9183.

WATER AND FLOWERS: Painter Patty Watson and ceramicist Caralyn Kieckhaefer collaborate in the three-part show, “Water and Flowers” through Oct. 4 at the Kingston Art Gallery. Find the fine art Gallery just up the hill from the ferry dock on State Route 104 at Cleo’s Landing. Info: patwat@gmail.com.

ONGOING

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.

NIGHT ON THE TOWN: Every first Friday of the month, from 4-8 p.m., businesses throughout downtown Port Gamble are open late, most featuring local artwork while the General Store hosts a special monthly dinner. Info: www.portgamble.com.

POULSBO FARMERS MARKET: Features fresh produce, preserved food, art, crafts and live music every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the medical/dental center parking lot at 7th and Iverson in Poulsbo. Info: www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org or call (360) 779-6720.

SUQUAMISH FARMERS MARKET: Is from 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 14 at the corner of Suquamish Way and Division Ave, across from the Shell Station.

KINGSTON FARMERS MARKET: Is located at Mike Wallace Park at the Port of Kingston Marina from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through October. Vendors offer fresh, local fruits and vegetables. Info: kingstonfarmersmarket.com.

PORT GAMBLE SUNDAY MARKET: Will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday through September in Port Gamble. Local handmade and homegrown products are available everything from kiddie teepees and fused glass jewelry to potted flowers and pit barbecue. Info: www.portgamble.com.

HANSVILLE FARMERS MARKET: Is open at Dragonfly Farms Nursery, 34881 Hansville Road, Kingston, from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Info: www.dragonflyfarms or (360) 638-1292.

THE POULSBO ARTISTS LEAGUE: An association of artists of all media, meets from 12:30-3:30 p.m. every Wednesday (except during the month of December) at the Vinland Lutheran Church on Finn Hill Road to work on individual pieces. Guest are welcome. Contact Mike Clayton at (360) 930-8171 or m-dclayton@comcast.net for more information.

THE VERKSTED GALLERY: A 20-year-old cooperative art gallery located at 18937 Front St. in Poulsbo is now accepting applications from artists in the following mediums: baskets, fiber art, leather work, oils, acrylic, metal art, encaustic, and other unique arts and crafts. Must be able to work two days a month, participate in committee work and pay a monthly rent. To apply pick up an application from the gallery or call Lynn at (360) 297-4096. Info: www.verkstedgallery.com.

WOODCARVING SUPPORT: A woodcarving support group meets from 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. Info: Ken Green at (360) 697-2835.

NORDIC NEEDLEWORKERS: A needleworkers support group meets from noon to 2 p.m. Info: (360) 779-2460.

WOMENS BOOK DISCUSSION: A women’s book discussion group focusing on Norwegian authors meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesdays. Info: Torbjorg at (360) 779-9826.

POULSBO KIWANIS: Poulsbo Kiwanis meets at 7 a.m. Fridays at Busby’s Burgers and Q, 19424 7th Ave, Ste A. Poulsbo. Info: Jeff Mead, president, (360) 620-4676.

FREE MEAL: First Lutheran’s family dinners will be from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Lutheran Church, 18920 4th Ave. NE. Info: (360) 779-2622.

SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION: The Creating Soul Connections discussion group meets from 2-3:30 p.m. the third Sunday of every month at the Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse at 19003 Front Street in Poulsbo and from 6:30-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Poulsbo library, in the West Reading Room upstairs. Topics include reincarnation, quantum healing, group meditation and near-death experiences, among others. Info: (360) 830-0193 or lorilinda12@aol.com.

POULSBO KIWANIS: Poulsbo Kiwanis meets at 7 a.m. at Busby’s Burgers and Q. 19424 7th Ave, Ste A. Poulsbo every Friday. Info: Jeff Mead, president, at (360) 620-4676.

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 when they were younger? Discover Venturing Crew 42 of Poulsbo, the newest program for young men and women, ages 14 to 21. Info: www.crew42.org.

FLAG CEREMONY: If you need to dispose of a flag, bring it to First Lutheran Church 18920 4th Ave. NE, Poulsbo, any weekday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. First Lutheran’s Scout Troop 1591 has a flag depository at the church. The Troop will dispose of old and worn flags in the prescribed manor.

GRUPO AL-ANON DE POULSBO: El grupo de Poulsbo Al-anon hace juntas gratis para ayudar a las personas que tienen miembros de familia con problemas de drogas o de alcohol. Nos reunimos todos los martes de 7-8 p.m. en la Iglesia de St. Charles 20295 Little Valley Road NE. Para más información llama a Maria (360) 697-3062.

ALA-TEEN POULSBO GROUP: An effort is being made to form a group in the Poulsbo area, if you are interested in belonging or forming a group, please call Keshna at (360) 473-7549 or email at keshnade@yahoo.com.

BRIDGE CLUB: The Indianola Beach Improvement Club has a new, weekly ACBL-sanctioned bridge club that meets Tuesdays at the Indianola Clubhouse. Coffee and refreshments provided. Cost is $3 per session and $4 for periodic charity games. Info: Gene Alberts at (360) 297-4040.

NK FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: The NK Friends of the Library are looking for new members. It 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.

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

FISH PARK: The monthly work parties at Poulsbo’s Fish Park will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday of the month. Info: (360) 779-9898.

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 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Anglican Church of St. Charles at 20295 Little Valley Rd. in Poulsbo. Contact: Dana C. at (360) 779-1900.