Local student makes provost’s honor roll
Alexandra R. Poynter, of Bremerton, earned a place on the 2016 spring semester Provost’s Honor Roll for the University of Wyoming. To qualify, undergraduates must have completed between six and 12 credits with at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the semester.
Girls on the Run coach registration open
Girls on the Run of West Sound needs 60 coaches for the fall season. Register to be a coach and help make a difference in a girl’s life. Coaches with a child in the program receive a $25 discount.
Coach training sessions are held 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 10-11 and 5-10 p.m. Sept. 19 at Harrison Medical Center in Silverdale. Register at www.raceplanner.com/volunteer/signup/gotrws-fall-2016-coach.
Washington State Parks free day Aug. 25
In honor of the National Park Service Centennial, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering free entrance to state parks Thursday, Aug. 25, the 100th anniversary of the federal agency. Day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass to visit state parks.
Free days apply only to day-use visits with vehicles, not overnight stays or rented facilities.
There will be two more free days in 2016: Sept. 24 and Nov. 11.
Naval Undersea Museum opens two new exhibits Aug. 19
The U.S. Naval Undersea Museum opens two new exhibits, “Preserving peace: The Navy’s strategic deterrence program” and “Saving submariners: Submarine rescue and escape.”
At 11 a.m. Aug. 19 the museum will hold a double exhibit opening for the new permanent exhibits. The event will include remarks by retired Rear Adm. Samuel Cox, a ribbon cutting and a reception.
Celebrate with a week of events called “Deep Sea Week: Boomers” from Aug. 19-26. All events will take place at the museum and are free to the public, and include a community story swap, education programs for children and families, curator-led exhibit tours and reflection days.
For more information or the Deep Sea Week schedule, visit www.navalunderseamuseum.org/dsw or call 360-396-4148.
Financial advisor hosts coffee club
John L. Moroney, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, will host a coffee club at 8:30 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 2416 NW Myhre Road Suite 102, Silverdale.
“The coffee club offers us an opportunity to learn from one another and receive market updates,” 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.
Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work.
The firm’s 14,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients. Edward Jones, which ranked No. 10 on Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2016, is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com.
Getting started with Android devices
From 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays at 11199 Pacific Crest Place NW, Silverdale, an introductory Android class will be held. The classes will help users develop a general understanding of their device. Topics may include placing and receiving phone calls, sending text messages, adding and updating contacts, connecting to Bluetooth devices, utilizing the camera and connecting your device to a Wi-Fi network. Reserve a seat by calling 360-692-3057. For more information, visit www.vz.to/29soizE.
Vino and Vinyasa with Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run of West Sound is partnering with Viva Flow Yoga to offer a 90-minute, all-level yoga class, followed by a 90-minute wine tasting to cap off the evening. The class is 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 at Viva Flow Yoga in downtown Bremerton. The class is $45; all proceeds go to Girls on the Run of West Sound. Pre-registration is required, and attendees must be at least 21 years old. Learn more or register at bit.ly/28ZlKow.
Patron Appreciation Day set for Aug. 16
The Downtown Bremerton Friends of the Library is hosting a patron appreciation day from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 612 Fifth St., Bremerton. This event is a thank you to those who use the downtown Bremerton library. Refreshments provided. Books will be for sale in the Book Keep for $5 a bag or half price.
Eighth annual Kitsap Wine Festival set for Aug. 13 in Bremerton
The annual Kitsap Wine Festival at Harborside Fountain Park celebrates food, wine and community from 2-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13.
Tickets are $45 through July 31; $55, Aug. 1-12; $65 at the door, Aug. 13.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.kitsapwinefe stival.com or at Kitsap Conference Center and Harrison Medical Center Foundation.
