Friday

MOTHERS’ DAY SALE: A “Dirt Cheap Garden, Mothers Day and Etc. Sale” will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1, at Suquamish United Church of Christ, Geneva & Division Streets. You’ll find all things floral and garden-related, plus a lot of miscellany. Donations welcomed. Info: Suquamish United, (360) 598-4434 or Jeanne Maier, (360) 779-1602.

Saturday

FAMILY DAY AT UNDERSEA MUSEUM: The Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport will host family day from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 1. The topic is famous submersibles. Create a collage which will include the submersible Alvin then tour the gallery to find the model of the Alvin submersible, and take a look at the display in the lobby. Info: (360) 396-5547.

HOOKED ON FISHING: The Poulsbo Noon Lions Club and North Kitsap Future Farmers of America will host a Hooked on Fish Derby for children 11 and younger, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at the horticulture pond behind Poulsbo Middle School. The event is free and bait is provided. Fishing poles are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so if children have poles, please bring them along. The pond will be stocked with about 500 rainbow trout. Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish in each age category. Parents are encouraged to help, but not fish. This is a fun-filled family activity that can help children develop a lifelong passion for fishing. Complimentary fish cleaning will be provided by NKFFA.

Wednesday

THE STIGMA OF BIPOLAR DISORDER: National presenters Cinda and Linea Johnson, a mother and daughter with a commitment to building hope and lessening the stigma about mental health conditions, will share their story of treatment and recovery following Linea’s diagnosis of bipolar disorder. The talk will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, in the Keller House Education Center, located on the KMHS campus at 5441 Almira Drive NE, Bremerton. Seating for the evening event is limited. Info: 360-415-6672 or communityrelations@kmhs.org to reserve seating.

Thursday

CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP: A new cardiothoracic surgery support group, sponsored by Harrison Medical Center, will meet quarterly. The next meeting is 3-5 p.m. Thursday, May 6, in Harrison Silverdale’s Orchid Room. Chris King, M.D., cardiothoracic surgeon, will speak about what to expect after your heart surgery.

MARINE SCIENCE CENTER: A class for future volunteers will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at the center on Front St., Poulsbo. This class is required of all volunteers and docents. Info: Denise Bauman, (360) 689-9183 or denise.bauman@gmail.com.

upcoming

CHUCKWAGON: Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program invites seniors age 60 and older to a Mother’s Day lunch at noon Friday, May 7, at the North Kitsap Senior Center in Poulsbo. Menu: carrot raisin salad, honey lemon chicken breast, red potatoes, oriental spinach, raisin bread and strawberry shortcake w/whipped topping. $3 suggested donation. Reservations required by 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 6. Info: (360) 377-8511 or (888) 877-8511 from Kingston.

KINGSTON SPRING CLEANUP: Kingston residents are sprucing up for spring with the community’s annual cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 8. Participants should bring gloves; safety vests and bags will be provided. Volunteers should meet up at the Kingston Chamber of Commerce. Info: (360) 297-3813.

KITSAP AUDUBON SOCIETY: The Kitsap Audubon Society will meet from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 13, in the lower level of the Poulsbo Library, 700 NE Lincoln Road. Jaye Moore, of the Northwest Raptor Center, will bring live birds of prey — a swainson’s Hawk, Western screech owl and a Barred Owl. She also will describe her work rehabilitating injured birds and preparing them for release back into the wild. Info: www.kitsapaudubon.org or (360) 692-8180.

ONGOING

CELL PHONES NEEDED: The YWCA is asking community members to donate used cell phones for a cellular phone collection project. Cell phones will be recycled through the Shelter Alliance for funding which will support YWCA Programs: the ALIVE Shelter, ALIVE Legal Advocacy Program, ALIVE Bainbridge Island/North Kitsap Program, YWCA Family Outreach Program, Back-to-School Project, and YWCA Kids KAMP. Phones can be donated Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the YWCA Community Center, 905 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. Info: YWCA, (360) 479-0522.

CLOTHING AND SHOES NEEDED: The YWCA WRAPS Clothing Closet is in need of gently used/new clothing, shoes and personal care items for women, men and children. Clothing can be donated from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday at the YWCA Community Center, 905 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. Info: Call (360) 479-0522 or go to www.ywcakitsap.org.

SEEKING DOCENTS: The Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport is currently recruiting for the Youth Docent Volunteer Program. The program offers young people work experience in a museum. Volunteers work five hours a day three days a week during the busy summer months as well as a few hours monthly during the winter months. Work begins as soon as school is out in the spring. Teens must be between the ages of 13-17 to participate. Youth Docents serve as educational aides and curatorial assistants. They will research, design and build an exhibit. Students will also design, build and test an underwater remotely operated vehicle. Volunteers are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Info: Joyce.Jensen@navy.mil or (360) 396-5547.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: The Nature Conservancy is looking for volunteer stewards to help monitor Foulweather Bluff preserve, a nature preserve in northern Kitsap County near Hansville. Our stewards visit the preserve during busy summer months and keep us informed of activities there. Shifts are two hours, twice per month. A spring kick-off potluck and training session is planned for May 1. Info: Barbara French at bfrench@tnc.org or (206) 343-4345 ext 361.

FREE CLOTHING BANK: St. Charles Anglican Church offers a free clothing bank from 3-6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month and 9-11 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month at 20295 Little Valley Road, Poulsbo, Info: (360) 297-0078.

COMMUNITY MEALS: The North Kitsap Food Coalition and Faith Coalition offers free meals to help the homeless and build connections in the community —

• 5-7 p.m., last Monday of every month, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1700 NE Lincoln, (360) 779-4746.

• 5-7 p.m., last Wednesday of the month, Suquamish UCC, 18732 Division Ave. NE, Poulsbo, (360) 598-4434.

• 6 p.m., first Friday of the month, Christ Memorial Church, Pearson Fellowship Hall, 18901 8th Ave. NE, Poulsbo, (360) 779-5515.

• 4-6 p.m., first and fourth Tuesday, North Kitsap Baptist Church, 20516 Little Valley Road, Poulsbo, (360) 779-4689.

• 5-6:30 p.m., every Thursday, First Lutheran Church, 18920 4th Ave., Poulsbo, (360) 779-2622.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program has immediate openings for volunteers to serve meals on Fridays at the NK Senior Center in Poulsbo. The time commitment is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: Craig at (360) 377-8511.

TOPS: Do you have some weight to lose? Join TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, at 9 a.m. Thursdays at Finn Hill Lutheran Church. Info: (360) 271-8775.

VETERANS SERVICES AVAILABLE: Veteran Service Officers from American Legion Post 245 are available at the Poulsbo City Hall, every Thursday, except holidays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist any veteran with their applications for VA benefits, Kitsap County Veterans Assistance Fund screening and veteran’s widows benefits. Info: (360) 779-5456.

A HOLY JOURNEY: “Living with Illness, loss and death” will be held the first Tuesday of each month. (First session at 5 p.m., following sessions from 7-9 p.m.) Explore and transform the difficulties and disappointments that come with disease and loss with retired hospice nurse Cathy Cuenin. Program held at Suquamish UCC, 18732 Division St. $10 donation and pre-registration requested. Info: www.soundspirit.org or (360) 598-4434.

OPTIMIST CLUB: The North Kitsap Optimist Club meets at 5:50 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the Poulsbo Inn and Suites. Info: Constance Gooding at (360) 779-6478 or cgooding@comcast.net.

GROUP GATHERING: A Course in Miracles group gathers from 5:30-7 p.m. every Thursday at Unity Center, 26011 Ohio Ave, Kingston.

JEWEL BOX NEEDS YOU: The Jewel Box Theatre in Poulsbo is seeking front of house and behind the scenes volunteers. Info: (360) 779-9688 or jewelboxpoulsbo@hotmail.com.

NIGHT ON THE TOWN: Every first Friday of the month, from 4-8 p.m., businesses throughout downtown Port Gamble are open late, most featuring local artwork. Info: www.portgamble.com.

WOMEN’S BOOK DISCUSSION: A women’s book discussion group focusing on Norwegian authors meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Info: Torbjorg at (360) 779-9826.

POULSBO KIWANIS: Poulsbo Kiwanis meet at 7 a.m. Fridays at the Loft in historic Poulsbo. Info: John Teising, president, (360) 731-0791 or teisinginstruction@comcast.net.

FREE MEAL: First Lutheran’s family dinners will be from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Lutheran Church, 18920 4th Ave. NE. Info: (360) 779-2622.

VENTURING CREW 42: Has your high school son or daughter lost interest and dropped from Boy Scouting or Girl Scouting, or did they miss the opportunity when they were younger? Discover Venturing Crew 42 of Poulsbo, the newest program for young men and women, ages 14 to 21. Info: www.crew42.org.