Talent agent to visit Mobster Mike’s Sept. 22
So you think you’re funny? Here’s your chance to be discovered by a nationally known talent agent.
Pat Wilson, who has placed comic talent in most of the top comedy-oriented television shows and clubs, will be visiting Bremerton on Sept. 22 to listen to the weekly open-mike session at Mobster Mike’s Comedy Club at 602 Fourth Avenue in Bremerton. Wilson will watch the comedy hopefuls run through routines and hold a comedy workshop and Question-and-Answer session.
For information, visit mobster mikes.weebly.com, or call 360-470-3009.
Local student receives WSU scholarships
Lacey Lancaster was awarded $500 from the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture dean’s scholarship fund; $500 from the LeNail-Yoler scholarship fund; and $2,000 from Washington State University. She is the daughter of Brenda Carter Lancaster and Andy Lancaster of Silverdale, Washington.
Edward Jones grand opening on Oct. 7
The financial services firm Edward Jones has hired Jennifer Zuver as the new financial advisor for Manette branch office located at 1100 Wheaton Way, Suite C.
Zuver is enthusiastic about taking over the office.
Zuver invites the public to join her at a grand opening celebration. The event will begin at 3 p.m. Oct. 7 at her office.
“I am excited to be opening an Edward Jones office in Manette, because I really see a need for the type of service we provide,” Zuver said. “This firm concerns itself exclusively with the needs of individual investors and small-business owners, and I’m happy to be bringing that kind of personalized service to this community.”
The Edward Jones website is located at edwardjones.com.
Flight deck training near NBK
Flight deck training will be performed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz on Sept. 9. Loud noises and alarms may be heard throughout the Bremerton area as early as 5 a.m. on these days, due to drill activity being conducted on the ship’s flight deck.
The drills are a standard operation conduced by all aircraft carriers to prepare sailors who work on the flight deck for upcoming Navy certifications.
For more information, contact the USS Nimitz Public Affairs Officer at 360-396-6641 or pao@cvn68.navy.mil.
Kitsap Business Forum accountability seminar Sept. 13
One of the gold standards of great organizations is their ability to create a culture of high accountability, in which commitments are clear and consistently met. However, creating this culture isn’t simple.
The Kitsap Business Forum will present a lively, interactive discussion called “How to hold people accountable while inspiring them to greatness,” 7:30-9 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Silverdale Beach Hotel, 3073 NW Bucklin Hill Road, Silverdale. Networking begins at 7 a.m.
Attendees will learn the habits of accountability to help assess personal leadership performance, as well as a contractual model that ensures communication about accountability is clear and effective.
The forum is free to attend. Anyone interested should RSVP to 360-692-6800, or register at www.kitsapbusinessfo rum.com.
Haunted Images photo competition
Local photographers, professional and amateur, are invited to submit their photos for the Haunted Images photography competition. Photos must be submitted by 6 p.m. Sept. 30, and can be sent via email to johnny@almostcandid.photography. Judging criteria include theme, originality, artistic merit and technical excellence. Digital alteration is allowed. For more information, visit www.almostcandid.net/photo-contest-2.html.
American Pickers to film in Washington
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team plan to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers” throughout the region this fall. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on the History Channel. The show folllows Wolfe and Fritz as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques.
If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend time looking through, send your name, number, location and description of the collection with photos to american pickers@cineflix.com or call 855-653-7878.
Social justice meet and greet Sept. 10
The Kitsap County Council for Human Rights is hosting a social justice meet and greet from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Eagle’s Nest in the Kitsap County Fairgrounds, 1195 NW Fairgrounds Road, Bremerton. Social justice organizations from throughout Kitsap County will join in conversations and share information with the community about the work they do, upcoming events and resources available. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Rebecca Pirtle in the Kitsap County Commissioners’ Office at 360-337-4650 or rpirtle@co.kitsap.wa.us.
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.
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.
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 devices. 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. Visit www.vz.to/29soizE for more.
