Community briefs, Oct. 21, 2016, edition

Guest speaker at beekeepers meeting Oct. 22

The West Sound Beekeepers Association is bringing in Michael Palmer, a well-traveled speaker, to talk about queen rearing, over wintering hives and operating a sustainable apiary.

The talk will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Central Kitsap High School auditorium. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at brownpapertickets.com/event/2590636 or at the door.

Insurance agency grand opening Oct. 27

The Tim Lopez Insurance Agency invites the community to the grand opening celebration of its second location in Silverdale.

The celebration will be from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at 9414 Ridgetop Blvd, #103, Silverdale. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 3:30 p.m.

The Tim Lopez Insurance Agency is a branch of American Family Insurance. They provide auto, home, umbrella, life, business, farm/ranch and travel insurance.

“We personally contact our clients and offer personalized insurance products,” said owner Tim Lopez. “We pride ourselves on having excellent customer service.”

For more information about Tim Lopez Insurance Agency or for a free quote, call 360-536-9088 or visit www.trlo pez.com or facebook.com/TimothyLopezAgency.

Naval Base Kitsap gate closure Oct. 22

Naval Base Kitsap — Bangor’s Trident Gate will be closed for maintenance 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.

For more info: 360-627-4030 or pao.nbk.cnrnw@navy.mil.

Tip-A-Cop Oct. 22 helps Special Olympics

Ever thought of giving an order to a cop and not getting a ticket? Well, for one day only, guests at Red Robin in Silverdale can do just that, for a great cause.

Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office personnel, together with officers from local law enforcement agencies, will trade their handcuffs for aprons and join up with Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., as part of a nationwide effort to raise funds for Special Olympics programs.

Tip-A-Cop will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Red Robin, 10455 Silverdale Way NW.

Money earned by the servers in the form of tips or gratuities is donated to Special Olympics Washington and directly benefits Kitsap County Special Olympics athletes.

For more information about Special Olympics Washington, visit www.sowa.org.

For more information about Red Robin Restaurants, visit www.redrobin.com and www.redrobin.com/specialolympics.

Volunteers needed for Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels Kitsap has immediate openings for volunteers to serve meals at the Poulsbo Senior Center on Wednesdays and Pinewood Manor Apartments in Bremerton on Mondays. The time commitment is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. one day a week.

For more inforation, contact Chris Leavitt at 360-377-8511 or 888-877-8511, or visit the website, www.mealsonwheels kitsap.org.

Kitsap County Haunted Fairgrounds

From 5-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October, and Monday, Oct. 31, the Kitsap County Fairgrounds will host the annual haunting. Tickets are $5 for the lights-on, no-scare tour from 5-6 p.m., or $15 for regular admission. VIP tickets are available for $20, and are good for two trips through the haunting and front-line privileges.

For more information, visit www.kitsaphauntedfairground s.com.

Pokémon party at Turner Joy Oct. 22

The USS Turner Joy will host a Pokémon Lure Party from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Bremerton Marina, 300 Washington Beach Ave.

Tour the historic naval ship for $2 off the regular price, while lures are repeatedly placed at nearby Poké Stops.

Tickets are available in the gift shop, or online at www.ussturnerjoy.org/events-book ing.

Axis and Allies game night Oct. 22

Board the Vietnam-era naval ship USS Turner Joy for a board game night, featuring the game Axis and Allies, from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 22 at the ship, located at the Bremerton Marina, 300 Washington Beach Ave.

Ship tours, food and beverages courtesy of Jimmy Johns and, of course, board game battles and prizes available. Beginners and experts welcome.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ussturnerjoy.org.

Movie event at SEEfilm Cinemas Oct. 29

SEEfilm and USS Turner Joy are teaming up to bring you a hauntingly fun movie event for the whole family.

“Hotel Transylvania” will be shown at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at SEEfilm, 655 Fourth St. in Bremerton.

There will be Turner Joy giveaways in the lobby at the booth, and discount vouchers. Proceeds go to help the ship’s preservation fund for dry dock. The whole family is encouraged to join — children are welcome to dress up in costume.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children ages 5-12. Tickets are limited, so purchase in advance at m.bpt.me/event/2676455 or at the Turner Joy Gift Shop, 300 Washington Beach Ave., Bremerton.

Health Insurance Fair set for Oct. 22

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 in the Norm Dicks Government Building, 345 Sixth St., Bremerton, health insurance and tax experts will be on hand to answer questions.

Learn more about health insurance plans, dental coverage and tax penalties. Bi-lingual staff will be on hand to assist with language needs; food and giveaways free at the fair.

Call 360-337-5235 or visit washingtonhealthplanfinder.org for more information.

Evergreen Bonsai Club meets Oct. 21

The regular Evergreen Bonsai Club meeting will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Crossroads Neighborhood Church, 7555 Old Military Road NE, Bremerton.

The meeting will be a hands-on workshop; bring a tree to work on. Winter care and protection will be discussed.

Visitors are welcome to attend the meeting. Entry is free.

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

Financial adviser 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.

Wild mushroom show Oct. 30 at fairgrounds

The annual Kitsap Peninsula Mycological Society mushroom show is 1-5 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Presidents Hall at Kitsap County Fairgrounds, 1050 Fairgrounds Road NW, Bremerton. See prime examples of over 150 wild mushrooms gathered from around the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas.

Attendees can view displays of edible and inedible mushrooms, learn how mushrooms are used as dyes and in medicines, engage the kids in mushroom-related crafts, have a taste of the region’s fabulous Chanterelles and purchase books and self made or commercial kits for growing edible mushrooms at home.

For more information, visit www.kitsapmushrooms.org.

Bremerton Symphony performs The Great Gershwin Oct. 22

Bremerton Symphony Orchestra presents The Great Gershwin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Bremerton Performing Arts Center, 1500 13th St., Bremerton. Tickets are $24-$28 for adults, and $10-$15 for students and youth, available online at bremertonsymphony.com, by calling 360-373-1722 or at the door.

This program combines the intensity, energy, and sheer exuberance of George Gershwin combined with the dynamism of star pianist Dr. Peter Mack. Rhapsody in Blue and the Piano Concerto in F fuse the jitterbug rhythms and blue notes from jazz with the sweet harmonies of the 1920’s to make a delightful evening for audience and musicians alike. Join Maestro Futterman for a free pre-concert chat at 6:30 p.m.

Bremerton Symphony Association, for 74 years, has brought West Sound communities together sharing a passion for live music, preserving our rich history and providing educational opportunities for all. Help ensure that music is available in our community for generations to come: visit bremertonsymphony.org or call 360-373-1722 to learn about the Symphony’s Metronome Giving program, plus opportunities for volunteers and musicians to get involved.

AAA driver education course Oct. 22

The AAA Driver Improvement Program is offering its refresher course on defensive driving skills. The course gives practical guidance for traffic accident prevention and enhances driver safety and confidence. Successful course completion qualifies drivers 55 or older for auto insurance discounts.