Bonsai market April 15

BREMERTON — Evergreen Bonsai Club will sponsor a bonsai-related flea market at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 15. Bonsai, pre-bonsai, companion plants, tools and pots will be for sale. Local potter Hilary Ernst will offer pots for sale and will accept orders for custom bonsai pots. There is no admission fee and anyone interested in bonsai is welcome.

The meeting and sale will be at the Crosssroads Neighborhood Church, 7555 Old Military Road NE, Bremerton.

For further information contact Ruth Anderson 360-626-1264 or rutha33@msn.com.

NAACP education forum April 21

BREMERTON — The first Kitsap County Community Education Forum will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. on April 21 in the Student Center at Olympic College, 1600 Chester Ave. in Bremerton.

District Superintendents or their representatives from all five Kitsap County School districts as well as Olympic College will be present to discuss how they work together for the benefit of the citizens they serve.

Lionel Collins, President of the Bremerton Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said “the goal of this educational forum is to create unity and a positive communicational relationship between the college, school districts, community agencies and organizations and the citizens they serve.” He said a goal of the program was to create an understanding on the importance of unifying and clarifying the importance of diversity and inclusion in programs that serve our youth.

For more information contact Collins at 360-350-2252 or call Bill Mahan at 360-340-2500.

Anne of Green Gables April 15, May 8

SILVERDALE — Central Stage Theatre of County Kitsap presents the musical “Anne of Green Gables” 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m on Sundays, April 15 through May 8. All performances will be at Central Kitsap Middle School, 10130 Frontier Place NW, Silverdale. Tickets are $8-15. Learn more at cstock.org.

‘I am Norsk’ deadline is April 18

BREMERTON — April 18th is the registration deadline for the ninth annual “I am Norsk” genealogy seminar hosted by Bremerton’s Oslo Lodge Sons of Norway. Join us for a day of Norwegian fun on 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 (doors open at 9 a.m.) Our Saviour’s Lutheran, 11th & Veneta, in Bremerton.

Tickets are $30 and includes speakers, individual volunteer translation and short genealogy, snacks and lunch. Bring an organizational chart of your family info.  Free WiFi available. Seven tables of genealogy books will be on sale with the latest technology help. Silent auction. Wear your bunad or Norwegian favorites.

Contact Deanna Egeland Dowell at ddowell@wavecable.com or 360-479-1189 for more information and to receive your registration form.

Seabeck group wants fast internet

SEABECK — The residents on Stavis Bay Road in Seabeck are working together to bring fiber optic, hi-speed internet to the community at no expense to homeowners.  Polling of the community is in process. Call Donna Cohen 651-447-7333 or visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/StavisBayHiSpeedInternet.

Support OurGEMS with a donation

SILVERDALE – Our Girls Empowered through Mentoring and Service, a mentorship program supporting 200 young women in eighth grade through the first year of college, is seeking donations for its Brilliance Awards luncheon. Donations must be received by April 15. The luncheon is May 14. Learn more at www.our-gems.org.

To make a donation, visit www.gofundme.com/ourgems.

Yeik earns bachelor’s in Wyoming

LARAMIE, Wyoming — Cameron M. Yeik, of Bremerton, earned a bachelor of science at the University of Wyoming for the 2015 fall semester.

For more information about the University of Wyoming, visit www.uwyo.edu.

MS walk April 9

SILVERDALE — Walk MS Kitsap County will be April 9 at Klahowya Secondary School. The walk is an opportunity for people living with multiple sclerosis and those who care about them to connect, join together, be inspired and raise critical funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter.

In 2015 alone, more than 315,000 people in nearly 550 locations across the country walked to create a world free of MS, raising nearly $50 million. Since 1988, Walk MS has raised more than $920 million to fund critical research and life-changing services to help people with MS live their best lives.

Learn more or register at goo.gl/q5VL8v.

Business forum meets April 12

SUQUAMISH — The Kitsap Business Forum will meet 7 a.m. April 12 at the Suquamish Clear Water Casino. The subject of the forum is “Go green for black: What every business needs to know about sustainability and their bottom line.”

Connect with other businesses from 7-7:30 a.m. and the forum will be 7:30-9 a.m. Coffee, fruit, pastries, and yogurt will be provided.

The casino is located at 15347 Suquamish Way NE, in Suquamish.

Please RSVP at KitsapBusinessForum.com.

Senior Singles meet April 17

BREMERTON — Kitsap Senior Singles will meet 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 at The Willows, 3201 Pine Road NE, in East Bremerton. Enjoy a potluck, bring a favorite dish to share, mix and meet new and old friends. For more information call 360-871-2996.

Rose society meets April 11

BREMERTON — The Kitsap County Rose Society meets on Monday evening April 11. Elena Williams will talk about fertilizing roses at 6:30 p.m. followed by Frank Gato from Raft Island Roses who will share New Roses for 2016. This is followed at 8 p.m. for a regular society business meeting. The meeting will be at Fire Station #41 at 7600 Old Military Road in Bremerton. Guests are invited to join and participate in the society’s love for growing roses. Refreshments are served after the speakers. Learn more at kitsapcountyrosesociety.org, or email alvinandrus@gmail.com.

Safe boating classes

BELLEVUE — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will have its “About Boating Safely” class 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 23, May 21 and June 25. The class is taught by experienced boaters and Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. Completion of the one-day class and passing an exam earns a certificate that may be used to obtain the state boater education card, which is required to operate boats with engines that are 15hp or more. The classes will be at Bellevue Fire Station 9, 12412 SE Newcastle Way, Bellevue. The cost is $35 for a book and test, or $10 test-only if sharing a book. For more information or to register contact Flotilla 22 at f22ABS@gmail.com or 206-399-0923.

Coast-wide beach cleanup

Gov. Inslee has declared April 23 as Washington Coast Cleanup Day. Inslee says in his proclamation, “Washington’s Pacific Coast is threatened by tons of household plastics, lost fishing gear, and the other man made debris polluting the world’s oceans and washing up on our beaches … the success of the effort to save our coast from marine debris depends on participation by volunteers from outdoor recreation groups, schools, service clubs, and community organizations throughout Washington.”

Washington CoastSavers is pleased to announce that online registration is now open for participation in the Washington Coast Cleanup April 23. Volunteers can visit www.coastsavers.org and select from dozens of beaches to clean from the Long Beach Peninsula to the Olympic Peninsula.

Washington CoastSavers is an alliance of partners and volunteers dedicated to keeping the state’s beaches clean of marine debris. Since 2007, their efforts have removed tens of tons of trash from the beach during the Washington Coast Cleanup which occurs in April every Earth Day weekend. To participate, visit www.coastsavers.org to find information about how to register, what beaches will be cleaned, where to camp and special offers for cleanup volunteers.

Donations are also accepted. Volunteers who aren’t physically able to carry filled bags off of the beach are welcome and can also participate by serving as a registration station beach captain, assisting with registering volunteers and ensuring they fill out the proper paperwork and follow safety guidelines.

On April 9, Washington CoastSavers will be hosting their first-ever fundraising event, “An Evening of Ocean Art, Adventure and Music.” The event will feature a live and silent auction for ocean-themed art and coastal experiences. Tickets for the event which will be held at the Mountaineers Clubhouse in Seattle are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2503615

Kids may visit museum for free

BREMERTON — Children ages 5-17 may now visit the Kitsap History Museum at no cost. Previously, youth 6-17 were charged for admission. The new pricing makes visiting the museum more affordable for Kitsap County families and tourists visiting the area.

The adult chaperone admission fee will also be waived for school and youth groups of 10 or more people who schedule their tours in advance. The link for advance registration for school and youth groups is found at “Tours” from the museum’s webpage at kitsapchs.org.

The museum’s permanent exhibits include “Kitsap Timeline,” covering Kitsap County history from the 1700s through World War II, and “Main Street,” a recreation of downtown Bremerton storefronts from the turn of the 20th century. The hands-on area, with a manual typewriter, sewing machine, and working telephone switchboard from the late 1930s is a favorite activity for children.

The newest exhibit, “Your Ad Here: 80 Years of Kitsap Print Marketing,” opened March 4. The mezzanine level exhibit, “Arts and Crafts: Handmade in Kitsap,” will be refreshed later this year with different artifacts from the museum’s 40,000 item collection.

Silverdale Library book sales

SILVERDALE — The Silverdale Friends of the Library will hold their April monthly book sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 in the Hess room of the library, located at 3450 NW Carlton St. in old town Silverdale.

The Monday sales will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4, 11, 18 and 25.

There will be a good selection of books for all ages and interests.

The library depends on our community to supply them with books in good condition to keep the book sales providing such great selections. Books may be dropped off at the Library during regular library hours. For more information contact Betty Koster at 692-2944 or mekoster55@gmail.com.

Birds of prey presentation April 14

POULSBO — Kitsap Audubon presents “Live Birds of Prey from the Northwest Raptor Center and Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue” April 14. This program is especially popular with families and younger children, who will have preferential seating up front. The event is 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, in the Poulsbo Library Community Room, 700 NE Lincoln Rd., Poulsbo.

Popular presenter Jaye Moore returns with live birds of prey from the Northwest Raptor Center. Moore is a family favorite, and loves talking to kids, there will be space up front for younger attendees. Moore will once again be joined by Cindy Daily, director of Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue.

Whenever possible, injured birds are rehabilitated and returned to the wild. But some are too damaged to survive on their own. These birds can become ambassadors and educational tools. Moore enjoys sharing their stories and her passion for wildlife preservation.

Miss West Sound scholarship

The Miss West Sound scholarship program is accepting applications for its 2017 Miss West Sound and Miss West Sound’s Outstanding Teen competition.

Applicants for Outstanding Teen must be 13-17 years old on June 1, 2016. Applicants for the Miss competition must be 17-24 years old on June 1, 2016 and a high school graduate by July 1, 2016. Contestants will be judged in talent, private interview, evening gown, and on-stage question. Miss contestants will be judged in lifestyle and fitness in swimsuit and teen contestants will be judged in lifestyle and fitness in active wear.

The new Miss West Sound and Miss West Sound’s Outstanding Teen will be crowned the weekend of Oct. 1, 2016. They will both compete for their respective state titles in the summer of 2017 and will make appearances throughout Kitsap County during their year of service. Each participant will be awarded a scholarship for participatingThe Miss West Sound Scholarship Program has provided close to $140,000 in scholarships since its inception in 2010 and has grown to be the third largest provider of scholarships among Miss Washington’s local programs.

Applications must be postmarked by May 23 and are available online at www.misswestsound.org. Contestants must be available to attend a pre-interview and talent review at the beginning of June and a day-long orientation on July 23. For more information, contact Executive Director, Amanda Cheatham at MWSDirector@comcast.net.

Beach Naturalists training begins April 8

PORT ORCHARD — Do you want learn about and explore shorelines and sea life? The Kitsap Peninsula is nearly surrounded by water, making it an amazing place to learn about the clams, crabs, birds, bugs and other cool critters, seaweeds, and plants that live on our beaches. We also discuss Salish Sea oceanography and shoreline living, conservation and restoration.

Field trip options will be offered with the classes:

Friday, April 8 from 11-1 at Silverdale Waterfront Park.

Saturday, April 9 from 12-2 at Rockaway Beach, Bainbridge.

Thursday, April 21 from 11-1 on north side of the Kingston ferry dock.

Saturday, April 23 from 11-1 at Manchester State Park, Port Orchard.

Thursday, April 28 from 3-5 at the Poulsbo Waterfront.

This five-week non-credit training is open to the public and taught by local and regional experts.

Meetings are 6-9 p.m. on Thursday evenings April 7 through May 5 at the Poulsbo Marine Science Center. The cost is $75 which includes a book, hat, and laminated ID card. Scholarships are available.

The class is open to adults and teens. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

During the training and field sessions, attendees have the opportunity to connect with experts and other local people who share your interests. We also provide opportunities for continuing education and involvement in volunteer activities around the county, including acting as a naturalist for community beach explorations and children’s field trips, and conducting beach profiles, sea star monitoring, and outreach at local events.

Please contact Lisa Rillie at lrillie@co.kitsap.wa.us or register online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2473129.

Dahlia Society sale April 22-23

SILVERDALE – The Kitsap County Dahlia Society’s annual tuber sale is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 22, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Crystal Grange, 2160 Paulson Road. There will also be demonstrations on dividing and planting dahlia tubers. For more information visit www.kitsapdahlias.org or call Pat at 360-698-0123.

‘Amy’s Oldies Goodies’ TV program about Bremerton to air on Tuesdays

Artist Amy Burnett has contracted with Bremerton Kitsap Access Television to present “Amy’s Oldies Goodies,” a half-hour show that will run every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for one year beginning April 5. Each show covers a multitude of subjectS pertaining to Bremerton.

As most of downtown Bremerton’s commercial buildings came up for sale in 1990 Burnett began filming. She was the only one to capture the interiors of the almost forgotten old relics sitting empty.

As Bremerton began to change with construction and demolition Burnett continued filming, including art, music, social activities and historical comparisons. More than 200 shows were produced covering material that spanned almost 30 years. She has filmed five Bremerton mayors, the arrival and departure of the Missouri, demolition of city hall, building of the new Manette Bridge, art and music events and thousands of tourists from all over the world.

All are welcome to a special event 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday April 12 at the Bremerton Eagles on Pacific Avenue. They will show “Amy’s Oldies Goodies” that night. That show is titled “Twelve Artists” and covers artist studio visits. It is a no-host Taco Tuesday.

Annual Kitsap Humane Society meeting April 9

SILVERDALE – The Kitsap Humane Society annual meeting will be 3-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the Silverdale Beach Hotel, 3073 NW Bucklin Hill Road, Silverdale. The public is welcome to attend.

Director of Shelter Medicine Dr. Jennifer Stonequist, Animal Welfare Director Natalie Smith and Executive Director Eric Stevens will share how KHS has transformed its animal welfare operations and results over the last two years and will provide an overview of a vision for an expanding the organization’s shelter facility. The board of directors also will elect new officers for the 2016-2017 term.

The 2015 Kitsap Humane Society annual report will be distributed and there will be an opportunity for questions and comments.

Kitsap Humane Society is a private, nonprofit, charitable organization that has been caring for animals in need since 1908. KHS admits more than 5,000 animals per year and has one of the highest lives saved rates in the US. KHS’ vision is that every adoptable companion animal has a home. For more information, visit kitsap-humane.org.

Voting test April 11

Notice is hereby given that within Kitsap County, State of Washington, the Washington State Certification of logic and accuracy for programming of the May 24, 2016 Presidential Primary Election will take place at 10 a.m. April 11 for the programming of the Accessible Voting Units and equipment.

Testing will be in the Kitsap County Auditor’s Office Elections Division, 619 Division Street, Port Orchard.

Base exercises through April 13

BREMERTON — Naval Base Kitsap’s will perform security exercises on Sinclair Inlet between Bremerton and Port Orchard involving noises and/or activity visible to the public April 5-13.

Exercises are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 5 through 11 with additional exercises running from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., April 12 and 3 to 7 p.m., April 13.  The exercises will include the use of Navy vessels and blank ammunition.

A notice to mariners was issued and vessels are requested to remain clear of the activity.

The Navy routinely conducts security and training exercises to ensure readiness and verify response procedures.

For more information, please contact NBK public affairs at 360-627-4030 or pao.nbk.cnrnw@navy.mil.

Fourth Wednesdays financial coffee club

SILVERDALE — John L Moroney, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, will host a coffee club at 8:30 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month at Edward Jones, 2416 NW Myhre Rd Suite 102, Silverdale.

“The coffee club offers us an opportunity to learn from one another and receive market updates,” John L Moroney said.

“I look forward to keeping individual investors informed about the current market and economy, as well as have fun and get to know some of my neighbors.”

Seating may be limited. To reserve a seat, call Teresa at 360-692-1216.