Central KItsap Community Calendar — beginning May 31

Events from around the Central Kitsap area.

Events

UNTIL THERE’S A CURE Central Kitsap/Bremerton Relay For Life indoor garage sale, swap meet and craft fair; today, Sat., May 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; former Bremerton Junior High School cafeteria on Wheaton Way in East Bremerton. Info: (360) 871-4453 or visit http://events.cancer.org/rflcentralkitsapwa.

FUN FITNESS Fourth annual Kitsap Family Fun Run & Fitness Fair; Sun., June 1, noon-3 p.m.; Kitsap Fairgrounds Pavilion; registration, noon; 1-mile walk/run, 1 p.m.; Kids’ Dashes, 1:30 p.m.; 5K run/walk, 2 p.m. Info: (360) 692-4881 or e-mail KCMSF@telebyte.com.

ENLIGHTENMENT Introduction to Buddhism: four-week series covering the life of the Buddha, his spiritual quest and approach to the problem of human suffering and its transcendence, with emphasis on practical application of the teaching to daily life; Monday evenings June 2, 9, 16, and 23, 6-7:30 p.m.; Sylvan Way Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton. Info: (206) 855-0934.

SELF-SUSTAINING Joel Salatin to present “How and Why to Encourage Local Food Production;” Wed., June 4, 7 p.m.; Olympic College gym, Bremerton; $10 at the door.

TRANSITION TIMES The Olympic College Women’s Programs and College Success and the Washington State Displaced Homemaker Program will sponsor a one-day workshop for homemakers in transition; Thurs., June 5, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Bremer Student Center’s North & South conference rooms, Olympic College Bremerton; free. Pre-registration required by June 2: Laurie at (360) 475-7478.

FUTURE PLANNING “A Good Life Workshop” for families who have loved ones with disabilities who will outlive them; Sat., June 7, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For location information, call Kirsten Murray at (360) 337-4622.

BENEFIT CRUISER Third annual Bike & Rod Canal Run (120 miles) to benefit “Hang on Kitsap,” a fall-prevention project for older adults; Sat., June 7, 9:30-10:30 a.m. check-in; Legend Harley Davidson. Registration forms available at www.kitsaphba.com, click on calendar page or call (360) 479-5778 or e-mail hbaevents@kitsaphba.com for a copy.

MELODY Bowling Music Studios presents its 27th annual Spring Recital featuring award-winning students of piano, violin, guitar and flute in grade and high school who will perform solo and ensemble works; Sat., June 7, 1:30 and 4 p.m.; West Side Baptist Church, 5501 Werner Road, Bremerton; free and open to everyone. Info: (360) 692-7419 or e-mail bowlingmusicstudios.com.

WILDLIFE WELCOME MAT Clear Creek Nursery presents Bobby Morgan who will discuss a garden that is friendly to wildlife including the National Wildlife Foundation’s easy guidelines for certification of your yard; Sun., June 8, 1-3 p.m.; $10. Register: (360) 308-8210 or visit the nursery, 11688 Clear Creek Road, Silverdale.

Meetings

NETWORKING Poulsbo Tip Masters provides a structured, productive program to teach members the networking skills necessary to grow each other’s businesses by providing qualified business referrals; Tues., June 3, 7 a.m.; Poulsbo library. Info: Kelly Muldrow at (360) 710-0509.

NOSTALGIA West Sound Military Vehicle Preservation Club to discuss restoration of all military vehicles; vehicle ownership is not a requirement; Wed., June 4, 6 p.m.; Bremerton Airport Restaurant. Info: Mike Denall at (360) 692-9932 or (360) 536-5714.

NAVY LEAGUE Guest speaker is Cmdr. Chris Phillips, head Navy recruiter for the region; Tues., June 10, 11:30 a.m.; Silverdale Beach Hotel; $15; public invited. RSVP: (360) 782-5500 by June 4.

AMERICAN RED CROSS CLASSES

The American Red Cross offers classes at the West Sound Service Center, 811 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. To register, call (360) 377-3761.

Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid – Sun., June 7 (Bainbridge Island Fire Department); June 15, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; $70.

Adult, Infant and Child CPR Review Class — Fri., June 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; $40.