Skating Through Time Ice Show

BREMERTON – Bremerton Figure Skating Club will present a winter wonderland Dec. 19 as they perform a figure skating ice show featuring local skaters from the community. This magical journey of beauty on ice will feature music from different eras. Many skaters of all ages and abilities as well as competitive figure skaters will share their talents. The first show starts at 2:30 p.m. and the second show is 7-9 p.m. The event will be at the Bremerton Ice Center, 1950 Homer Jones Drive, in Bremerton. Admission is $10. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Doors open 30 minutes before each show time. Children under 5 are free. Be sure to dress warmly. Hot chocolate, hot beverages and snacks will be available at the concession stand. For more information visit www.bremertonfsc.org, email cschmitt@wavecable.com or call 360-981-6362.

Breakfast with Santa

BREMERTON –Bremerton Christian Church will have “Breakfast with Santa” 10 a.m. – noon on Saturday, Dec. 12.

A complimentary pancake breakfast for the family will be provided. Children will be treated to a visit and photograph with Santa.

The church is located at 811 Veneta Ave. To help with planning of food, please RSVP to 373-2444.

Pearl Harbor Day ceremony Dec. 7

KEYPORT – Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport, will have its 22nd annual Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance ceremony 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 7. The event is at the museum’s Jack Murdock Auditorium, 1 Garnett Way, Keyport. Master of ceremonies is Capt. Francis E. Spencer III, commanding officer. The event is free and open to the public. Base access is not required.

Kitsap Mall’s holiday festivities

SILVERDALE – Whether you’re reveling in holiday traditions or creating new ones, Kitsap Mall celebrates the season with you and yours.

• Take photos with Santa through Dec. 24. Schedule a reservation at www.mysantaex perience.com.

• Donate a new, unwrapped gift for those less fortunate at the Giving Tree located in the JC Penney Court, through Dec. 20.

• Jingle All the Way, through Dec. 20. Carols, hymns and traditional holiday music are performed by locals and school districts including Central Kitsap and North Kitsap elementary and middle schools, Northwinds, Hula and Tuba Christmas. Performances will be held at the North Court. Visit www.shopkitsapmall.com for a schedule.

• Holiday Wrap Up community gift-wrapping tables. Free wrapping, but donations appreciated. Through Dec. 24.

Nordic ski program for youngsters

SEATTLE – Entering its second winter season, regional non profit Nordic ski program Momentum Northwest is breathing new life into the sport’s local community. Momentum Northwest utilizes a group of experienced volunteer coaches led by Program Director and Head Coach Sam Naney, to foster ethics of individual accountability, goal-setting and stewardship in young athletes 6-18 years old.

The program’s goal is to instill in skiers not only a sense of competition with their racing efforts, but also a recognition of the value in taking care of our local outdoor venues. Skiers in the program regularly combine long trail runs at regional locations such as Tiger Mountain with trash pick-ups, and several times each year they conduct multi-hour trail work sessions alongside groups such as the Washington Trails Association.

Momentum also offers their “Mavericks” program for 6–11-year-olds during an eight-week period in the winter. Mavericks focuses on fun from beginning to end and includes games, climbing hills to build jumps and joining in relay races and obstacle courses, all on skis to get really young kids comfortable on snow and with the sport. All of the program’s winter sessions take place at the Cabin Creek Sno-Park trails at exit 63 off I-90, home of the historic Kongsbergers Ski Club. For more information visit www.momentumnorthwest.org.

Kitsap Jayhawkers will  meet Dec. 5

BREMERTON – Kitsap Jayhawkers meet Saturday, Dec. 5, at The Airport Diner, at  11:30 a.m. Any warm, memorable Holiday experiences? Come and enjoy sharing your Christmas memories while living in The Sunflower State! Also, members may bring canned goods and/or non-perishables such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, Kleenex, etc., for the Food Bank. New members are always welcome. Call Doris Rice at 360-792-9151 for more information.

Resources available for people living with Alzheimer’s

SILVERDALE – Are you concerned about your memory loss? Do you need information and support? Alzheimer’s Association Early Stage Memory Loss support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share, and gain emotional support from others who are living with mild memory loss and related changes. Meetings will be held on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30 a.m.-noon in Silverdale. Pre-registration is required. For information call Katherine Painter at 206-529-3868.

Benefit for Kitsap Humane Society’s homeless animals

SILVERDALE – Santa Paws is coming to town and Kitsap Humane Society is expanding its holiday events throughout the County this year.

KHS is hosting holiday Santa Pet Photos on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Bay Hay & Feed on Bainbridge Island from 1-4 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 13, at Kitsap Humane Society’s Shelter in Silverdale from noon-3 p.m. This annual fundraiser will benefit the shelter’s rescued animals.

Santa and local photographers Crystal Photography and Four Foot Photography will be on hand to take holiday photos of the whole family, including your pets. The cost is $20 and only digital files will be offered. The event will be on a first come, first served basis.

Santa Pet Photos has been an annual event for over 20 years and the volunteer Santas have seen their fair share of unusual pets; including llamas, parrots, chickens and snakes. Dogs and cats are, naturally, the most popular.

KHS is partnering with the Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Dec. 5, for the Annual Pooch and Purr Parade where pets can strut their stuff through Downtown Port Orchard. Registration begins at 4 p.m. and the parade begins promptly at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $10 and prizes will be awarded to the animals, large and small, with the best costume and holiday ensembles.

For more information, email Rebekah Johnson at rjohnson@kitsap-humane.org.

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.

Wreath and bazaar

KITSAP – The Annual wreath and bazaar sale is Dec. 4-5 at the Central Valley Garden Club at the VFW Hall, 9901 Central Valley Road (just north of Waaga Way). The event features fresh wreaths hand-decorated by floral designers, a bazaar with a variety of handmade holiday décor items, and a bake sale including homemade pies. All proceeds support local food banks and college scholarships. Hours are Friday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Seamanship class begins Jan. 21

The United States Power Squadron (Bremerton Sail & Power Squadron) will be offering a ten-week seamanship course to the general public on Thursday evenings starting Jan. 21. Class will be held at the Jackson Park Community Center, Olding Road, in Bremerton. Class hours are 7-9 p.m.

Building on the basics of recreational boating presented in the public boating courses, seamanship adds foundational information for continuing boater education. The course contents should facilitate knowledge development for increased safe operation of recreational boats. Emphasis within the course has been placed on higher level boating skills, rules of the road, and marlinspike. Class members will also have the opportunity to practice their skills on the water at the completion of classroom instruction.

Course material is suitable for those 12 and older. The workbook is $164. A $5 fee is charged for those (from the same household) sharing a book. Pre-registration is required. For more information contact Kevin Pisani at 360-479-1085 or email adeokp@gmail.com.

Magnificat and Tchaikovsky Concert Dec. 13

A concert with performances of J.S. Bach & C.P.E. Bach’s “Magnificat,” Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony #4, Finale,” Vaughn Williams’ “Benedicite,” James Knauer’s “World Premiere,” Anderson’s “Christmas Festival” plus other holiday favorites, will be 2-4 p.m. Dec. 13 at Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center. The concert will be directed by Alan Futterman and Gary Dahl. A pre-concert chat will be at 1 p.m.

Tickets are $8 for youth, $22 for seniors and members of the military, and $26 for adults.

For more information, call 360-373-1722, email amiller@bremertonsymphony.org or visit bremertonsymphony.org.

Santa’s Boatshop Dec. 12-13

GIG HARBOR – Children may build a boat at Santa’s Boatshop 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 12-13 at the Eddon Boat Joiner Shop, 3805 Harborview Drive in Gig Harbor. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call the Gig Harbor BoatShop at 253-857-9344 to register.

Code for Kids Dec. 8

BREMERTON – West Hills STEM Academy, a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade public school in Bremerton, will have a tour of teaching and learning in action during Computer Science Week, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Dec. 8.

The school is at 520 National Ave., in Bremerton.

Attendees will see app building classes in the West Hills STEM Academy Innovation Zone, the New West Hills STEM academy STEM Wing (under construction), and Hour of Code activities throughout the school.

Attendees will hear from Principal Lisa Heaman about why computer science matters. They will also see Washington STEM and supporting partner Huawei talk about why they support STEM education in Washington. They will also be able to do app building activities with students.

Please RSVP to Lisa Heaman at lisa.heaman@bremertonschools.org.

Be careful when picking wild mushrooms

KITSAP – The fall mushroom season has begun in the Pacific Northwest Region, and as a result, in the last two months, the Washington Poison Center has handled 10 mushroom exposure cases. With this uptick in calls, the WAPC has posted a seasonal health alert discouraging anyone from ingesting foraged mushrooms unless 100 percent certain of their identity. Please follow the link to the WAPC website to see the whole seasonal health alert. Visit www.psms.org for more information.