Veterans motorcycle run Sept. 5
SILVERDALE – The Military Vets Motorcycle Club and BPOE Veteran’s Run is scheduled for Sept. 5 beginning at the Silverdale Harley Davidson and zooming through Hood Canal Loop to the Bremerton Elks Lodge. Registration at 9 a.m. with last bike out by 11:30 a.m. $10 rider and non-motorcycle entries; $5 for passengers; $10 for poker run. Proceeds benefit Retsil Veterans Home and the Fisher House Veterans Home. Contact Syd Nunez for more information at 360-649-0392 or 206-855-7535.
CKHS class of 1950 to meet Sept. 5
SILVERDALE – A luncheon to celebrate the 65-year reunion of Central Kitsap High School class of 1950 will be held at the Olive Garden restaurant in Silverdale on Sept. 5 at noon. Classmates and schoolmates are welcome to buy a lunch and share memories. For reservations call Peggy at 360-692-6478 or Jackie 360-779-7697.
Bremerton Symphony Orchestra to hold auditions Sept. 8
BREMERTON – The Bremerton Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions on the evening of Sept. 8 at the Bremerton Symphony Association office, 532 5th St. in Bremerton. Current openings for clarinet, French horn, percussion and all strings; other orchestra musicians can audition for the “on-call” list. Appointment required. To schedule an audition and obtain the audition repertoire, please contact Gary Dahl, Personnel Manager, at 360-536-2038 or email gdahl@bremertonsymphony.org.
Bremerton Symphony Chorale to hold auditions Sept. 8
BREMERTON – Bremerton Symphony Chorale, an all-volunteer chorus under music direction of LeeAnne Campos, will hold auditions at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Olympic College Music Building in Bremerton. Experienced musicians with sight-reading capability, of all voice types, are encouraged to set up a ten-minute audition time by contacting the symphony via telephone at 360-373-1722 or via email at kalbright@bremertonsymphony.org, with “BSC Auditions” as the subject line.
This season’s repertoire includes Vaughan-Williams’ Benedicite, Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore, and Alexander Nevsky. Season repertoire includes The Magnificat and Tchaikovsky, H.M.S Pinafore, and Alexander Nevsky and Disciples, with performances on Dec. 13, April 15-16, and May 22. Weekly rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings.
Habitat for Humanity fundraiser Sept. 19
BREMERTON – It’s time to Raise the Roof.
Help end poverty housing by attending Habitat for Humanity’s 15th annual Raise the Roof dinner and a silent auction fundraiser Sept. 19.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Kitsap Conference Center. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $55 per person or $400 for a table of eight. Visit http://goo.gl/S5GBND to purchase tickets.
Habitat for Humanity is now accepting donations for the silent auction baskets that will be on display during the event. To donate, please contact Adam Simmons at da@kitsaphabitat.org or 360-479-3853.
Sustainable agriculture session Sept. 27
BREMERTON – The Kitsap Community and Agricultural Alliance will present “Creating a sustainable, thriving, and profitable local food network: A Day with Joel Salatin” on Sunday, Sept. 27.
Those interested may attended one or all for these events:
• Kiana Lodge Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center panel discussion, with Laura Ryser-WSU Extension Kitsap, Zach Wailand-Dharma Ridge Farms, and Jackie Cross-Tom Douglas Restaurants, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
• Kitsap Grown Harvest Dinner, Olympic College Bremer Student Center. Doors open at 4 p.m.; dinner 5-7 p.m.
Learn more at kitsapag.org.
Beatles tribute Oct. 18
BREMERTON – “In My Life – A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles” is the award-winning musical biography of the Beatles through the eyes of manager Brian Epstein, featuring the live music of renowned tribute band, Abbey Road. The show is widely considered by industry insiders to be the most unique Beatles show in decades. The production returns to the Admiral Theatre in Bremerton on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. The show sold out this theatre last year.
Tickets are $25 – $55 and may be purchased online at www.admiraltheatre.org, by phone at 360-373-6743, by fax at 360-405-0673 or at the theatre box office located at 515 Pacific Ave., in downtown Bremerton. The show is appropriate for all ages.
Human rights conference Dec. 4
PORT ORCHARD – The Kitsap County Council for Human Rights celebrates the 25th year of the annual Conference for Human Rights with a look back at human rights issues in Kitsap County over the last 25 years. The annual conference is scheduled for Dec. 4 at the Kitsap Conference Center in Bremerton.
Opening the conference this year will be Leonard Forsman, chairman of the Suquamish Tribe since 2005 and a member of the tribal council for over 20 years. He will give a presentation on “10,000 Years of History Here on This Land.” Forsman is a long-time advocate for tribal education, cultural preservation and habitat protection. As chairman, he has supported the preservation of the Suquamish tribe’s cultural identity.
Keynote speaker for the 2015 Conference for Human Rights will be Robin DiAngelo, a professor of critical multicultural and social justice education. She is currently director of Equity for Senior Services for Seattle and King County and co-developed the City of Seattle’s race and social justice initiative anti-racism training. Her exploration into how race has shaped her life brought her deeper insight into how location socializes individuals to collude with racism.
Tickets for the conference Dec. 4 go on sale in September. For more information on the Kitsap County Council for Human Rights, visit http://www.kitsapgov.com/boards/humanrights/hrcboard.htm.
Tour historic boats El Primero and MV Kirkland
BREMERTON – Ship ahoy! Kitsap Museum will offer an opportunity to explore the historic boats El Primero and MV Kirkland at the Bremerton waterfront on Saturday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
A steam yacht built in 1893, El Primero was once considered one of the most luxurious yachts on the West Coast and was one of the few steam yachts to operate on Puget Sound. The yacht has since been converted to diesel, but has remained operational and is berthed at the Bremerton Marina.
Berthed nearby is the MV Kirkland, a wooden-hulled car ferry built in 1924 that served passengers all over the Pacific Northwest. The vessel spent much of her career on the Columbia River and on Puget Sound and finally served as a tour boat on Lake Washington. She was used by the Navy to lay mines in World War II. The Kirkland is listed on the Washington Historic Register and the National Register of Historic Places. After an engine fire in 2010 that ended its commercial service, the Kirkland has its second wind as an event venue, thanks to Capt. Christian Lee Lint, who owns and has restored both the MV Kirkland and the El Primero.
For $35-$40, visitors get a tour of both vessels and a mini-cruise on the El Primero and lunch on the MV Kirkland. Call 360-479-6226 for more information.
Cruisin’ Bremerton Saturday Nights
BREMERTON – Enjoy live music and check out awesome classic cars or show off your own whip during the grand finale show on Saturday, Sept. 12 7-9 p.m.
The free car show will be held at the Kitsap Bank parking lot, 607 Pacific Ave. in Bremerton. Learn more at www.facebook.com/cruisinbremerton.
Humane Society dinner is Sept. 26
SILVERDALE – This year, Kitsap Humane Society is kicking off its 22nd Annual Animal Krackers Dinner and auction with an online auction for the animals from Sept. 5-19. By visiting www.biddingforgood.com/KHSauction, participants can bid on items including fabulous food and wine experiences to great getaway packages and sought-after sporting events. The auction allows those who cannot attend the main gala to still be able to help save animals.
There also will be silent and live auctions at the gala event on Sept. 26. After selling out the former Animal Krackers venue the past three years, KHS is moving this year’s dinner and auction to the Suquamish Clearwater Casino. To find out more about the event or to purchase tickets, visit www.kitsap-humane.org.
Silverdale library books sales
SILVERDALE – The Silverdale Friends of the Library will hold their September monthly book sale on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Hess room of the library, located at 3450 NW Carlton St. in old town Silverdale.
The library’s Monday sales will be held Sept. 9, 14, 21 and 28 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (There will be no Monday sale on Sept. 7 as all libraries will be closed in honor of Labor Day.)
Fall is in the air and it’s time to stock up on some cool weather reading and we have a great selection of books in a variety of areas.
The library will also accept books in good condition. Book may be dropped off at the library during regular library hours. For more information email mekoster55@gmail.com.
‘Socialpreneurs’ topic of next business forum
BREMERTON – The Kitsap Business Forum will present “The Boomerang Effect: The Socialpreneur Movement and How It Brings Life to Your Business” Sept. 8. Kevin Wiley, The Latitude 48 Group at Ameriprise Financial, and Shannon Bruce, Excell Puget Sound, will co-lead a discussion with Christie Johnson of Purpose Boutique. Johnson will share her insight on the “Socialpreneur Movement” – what it is, how it affects company culture, and how companies and communities can both benefit by creating this culture in the work place.
The goal is to focus on a local company that is changing lives for good, creating an inspiring culture and leveraging resources for positive change. Attendees will discover what the impact is on Kitsap businesses, their employees and the community. There will also be a time for open questions.
The forum will be at the Kitsap Conference Center, 100 Washington Ave., in Bremerton. Parking is provided in the Anthony’s parking spaces, first floor blue level. The program is from 7:30-9 a.m.
RSVP to 360-692-6800, or register online at http://KitsapBusinessForum.com.
The Kitsap Business Forum is organized by the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce in partnership with PMR Coaching & Consulting, Excell Puget Sound, and the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance and Ameriprise Financial. KBF is sponsored by Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce, Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce, Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce, Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce and Kingston Chamber of Commerce. The Kitsap Conference Center meeting room is sponsored by Kitsap Bank. Panera Bread provides coffee and bagels.
Kitsap Jayhawkers meet Sept. 5
BREMERTON – The Kitsap Jayhawkers will hold their annual picnic on Saturday, Sept. 5, starting at 11:30 a.m. Ham, coffee and tea will be available, although attendees should bring either a casserole dish, salad, bread or dessert.
This is an excellent opportunity for former Kansans to meet, enjoy an old-fashioned picnic, and share their past experiences of living in The Sunflower State. Call 360-377-0488 for more information.
County seeks to amend code on how land is addressed
KITSAP – Kitsap County’s Department of Community Development is seeking to amend County Code 16.66 (Addressing of Land) in an effort to clarify and define a quality address and road name standards, This is in response to the implementation of Next Generation 911 (NG911) in 2017 and improve the ability to find homes and businesses in a reasonably uniform manner.
As part of the process two public meetings are scheduled before the Kitsap Planning Commission.
• Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 9 a.m.: Work study session in the Port Blakely Conference Room (619 Division Street, Port Orchard).
• Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m.: Meeting in the Board of County Commissioners Chambers (619 Division Street, Port Orchard). Public hearing and deliberations on Kitsap County Code Update 16.66 (Addressing of Land).
The proposed changes to the code can be reviewed online at www.kitsapgov.com/dcd/building/addressing/acp/Home.html
If you would like additional information please contact: kshaffer@co.kitsap.wa.us.
Free youth mental health course Sept. 24
BREMERTON – Youth Mental Health First Aid USA will hold a free certificated course that teaches signs and symptoms of common mental health problems Sept. 24.
The course is 8:15 a.m.-5 p.m. at Kitsap Mental Health Services, Keller House Education Center, 5441 Almira Drive NE, in Bremerton. Please bring a sack lunch. Space is limited. To register, visit kitsapmentalhealth.org or contact Deanne Montgomery of Kitsap County Human Services’ substance abuse prevention program at 360-337-4878 or dmontgom@co.kitsap.wa.us.
Authors to signs books
SILVERDALE – Three authors will be available for book signings and to take questions at the Kitsap Mall Barnes & Noble book store this month.
Local author Peter Stockwell returns with his second novel, “Motivations,” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12. He will discuss his books, answer questions and sign copies.
On Saturday, Sept. 19, at 1 p.m., local author Walter Biondi presents The “Promiscuous Puppeteer.” Set in Nevada and the Pacific Northwest, this thriller is rich with fascinating characters and intrigue. Biondi will be taking questions and signing books.
Saturday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m., author Elisa Romeo will be sharing her new book “Meet Your Soul: A Powerful Guide to Connect with Your Most Sacred Self.” She’ll be answering questions and signing books.
Contact Barnes & Noble at 360-698-0945 for more information.
Ninth annual art show open accepting entries
KITSAP – Artists from across Washington State are invited to submit entries to Collective Visions Gallery’s 2016 CVG Show. Exhibition juror Leilani Lewis is director of communications and marketing at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle. She has curated art shows at the Ethnic Heritage Gallery, Columbia City Gallery, the Lucid Gallery, and several other locations.
Artists working in 2D media, 3D media and photographic and digital art may obtain an exhibition prospectus by visiting the websites www.CVGShow.com; www.CallForEntry.org or by visiting Collective Visions Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 16.
The exhibition will be Jan. 23-Feb. 27. For more information call 360-551-7526.
