ARTS & CRAFTS

HOSTMARK BAZAAR: Hostmark Apartments annual Holiday Bazaar 9-4 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11 at the apartments’ Community Center, 703 Hostmark St., Poulsbo.

HANSVILLE CHRISTMAS FAIR: Hansville Art Guild annual Christmas Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11, Greater Hansville Community Center.

SEEKING FILMS: Celluloid Bainbridge Film Festival is seeking entries for the festival in March. Entry form and guidelines available at www.artshum.org or (206) 842-7901. Application deadline Dec. 1.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Kingston Art Gallery invites local artists to join the co-op gallery. Information and applications at the gallery, corner of SR 104 and West Kingston Rd., Kingston or online at www.kingstonartgallery.com.

ART CLASSES: Adult drawing and painting classes 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, children’s classes 11 a.m. Saturdays, $15 per session. Figure drawing noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays. All classes Manchester Art Gallery, 8075 E. Main St., Manchester. Information (360) 551-9144 or pnuchims@aol.com.

ART LEAGUE: The Poulsbo Art League meets weekly, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Vinland Lutheran Church, 2750 NW Finn Hill Rd., Poulsbo. All artists welcome to join, bring project to work on.

POTTERS MEET: The Clay People, West Sound studio potters, meet second Tuesday of each month in members’ studios. Guests welcome. For information on meeting time and place call Jeanette Harris (360) 697-4719.

AUDITIONS

TV INTERNSHIPS: Bainbridge Island local access TV station BITV offering unpaid internships in broadcast production. Information at www.bitv.org/internships.html or (206) 780-2980.

CAPPELLA CHOIRS AUDITIONS: Cappella Choirs in Port Orchard seeking youth grades 3-12 for after-school choir programs. Also tour choir auditions for youth in grades 6-12. For information or to schedule an audition call (360) 895-3200.

DANCE

LINE DANCERS: Kitsap Kickers Line Dance Club meets every Friday and Sunday, 9161 Washington Ave. NW, Silverdale. Fridays: beginners 6-7:30 p.m., $2; advanced 7-9:30 p.m., $4; Sundays: beginners 5-6:30 p.m., $2; advanced 6-8:30 p.m., $4. Information: (360) 697-6753.

MONDAY FOLK DANCING: Scandinavian dance lessons Monday evenings, ongoing at Poulsbo Sons of Norway, 18891 Front St. NE, Poulsbo. Live music every third Monday of month. Information at (360) 779-2460.

LEARN TO SQUARE DANCE: Paws and Taws Square Dance Club hosts weekly lessons 7:30 p.m. every Monday at Kitsap Square Dance Center, 6800 W Belfair Valley Rd., Bremerton. First night free, then $3 per lesson. Information at (360) 692-9335.

GALLERIES &

EXHIBITIONS

BAINBRIDGE ARTS AND CRAFTS: November shows at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, 151 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, are glass artist Steve Maslach, painter Jeanie Grisham, painter Elizabeth Smith and “Sliver,” with works by eight artists.

GALLERY FRAGA: November artists at Gallery Fraga, 166 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, are Allen Jones with “Epic Oils” and Susan Croy Roth with “New Pastels.”

ROBY KING: November artist at Roby King Galleries, 176 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island is Lael Weyenberg, with paintings in the Russian Impressionist tradition.

PLAYHOUSE GALLERY: November artist at The Playhouse Gallery, 200 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island, is Dinah Satterwhite with “Classic Thoughts,” black and white photos of classic machines and tools.

VERKSTED GALLERY: November artists at Verksted Gallery, 18937 Front St., Poulsbo, are woodworker Al Anderson, dollmaker Gracie Bombard and glass bead artist Loriane Wolff. Also winning entries in public “Cat-itude” photo contest.

CHECKERS ESPRESSO & GALLERY: November show at Checkers Espresso & Gallery, 18881 Front St., Poulsbo, is “Day by Day,” oils and mixed collages by Jodie Warthen.

DAUNTLESS BOOKSTORE: November artist at Dauntless Bookstore Hallway Art Gallery, 4790 NE SR 104, Port Gamble, is watercolorist Susan LeBow. Reception 5-8 p.m. Nov. 10.

KINGSTON ART GALLERY: November artists at Kingston Art Gallery, SR 104 and West Kingston Rd., Kingston are painter Patty Watson-Halfhill and lampglass bead artist Tracey Kellog. Watson-Halfhill demonstrates painting technique 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16.

AMERICAN MARINE BANK: Showing through Feb. 2007 at the American Marine Bank, Silverdale, are Denise Mahoney, Amanda Davidson, Kelli Breeton-Fairall, Libby Sullivan, Maggie Huft and Evy Halvorsen.

COLLECTIVE VISIONS: November show at Collective Visions Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave., Bremerton, is “Mysteries,” with encaustic sculptures and drawings by Deanna Pindell.

METROPOLIS: November show at Metropolis, the Gallery, is “Photography in Focus,” with art photography by Larry Bennett, Justin Pearson and Laurie Usher. Opens Nov. 10.

MANCHESTER GALLERY: Artist through Nov. 22 at Manchester Gallery, 8075 E. Main St., Manchester, is gallery director Paul Nuchims with “Metaphor and the Art of Millennial Survival.”

SIDNEY ART GALLERY: “Pastel Showcase” with Helen Stoner at Sidney Art Gallery, 202 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard Nov. 8-19. Reception 1-4 p.m. Nov. 12.

A BIG IDEA: November artist at A Big Idea, 724 Bay St., Port Orchard, is James Kelsey, metal sculptor.

LITERARY

EAGLE HARBOR READINGS: Eagle Harbor Books celebrates 20 years of “Good Dog, Carl!” children’s books with appearance by author Alexandra Day and Carl, 4 p.m. Nov. 9 at Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island.

LIBERTY BAY AUTHOR: Port Orchard author Anjali Banerjee launches two novels, “Looking for Bapu” and “Invisible Lives” 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at Liberty Bay Books, 18881-D Front St., Poulsbo.

MUSEUM AUTHOR: Author Paul Clancy lectures on his book “Ironclad: the Epic Battle, Calamitous Loss and Historic Recovery of the USS Monitor,” 2 p.m. Nov. 11, Naval Undersea Museum, 1 Garnett Way, Keyport.

OPERA PREVIEW: Norm Hollingshead speaks on “The LIfe and Music of Maria Callas,” 2:15 p.m. Nov. 12, Sylvan Way Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, E. Bremerton.

LIBERTY BAY BOOK GROUPS:

• JOY LUCK: 11 a.m. First Friday monthly.

• DAYTIME: 10 a.m. second Tuesday monthly.

• NONFICTION: 10 a.m. during third week monthly, call bookstore for date (360) 779-5909.

• EVENING: 7 p.m. third Wednesday, call for current meeting information.

• MYSTERY: 10 a.m. fourth Thursdays.

All groups meet at Liberty Bay Books, 18881-D Front St., Poulsbo. For information call (360) 779-5909.

SILVERDALE BOOK SALE: Silverdale Friends of the Library used book sale every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Silverdale Library, 3450 NE Carlton.

SILVERDALE WRITING GROUP: Unstructured writing group, 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. Fridays, Barnes and Noble café, 3108 NW Randall Way, Silverdale. All writers welcome.

WRITERS’ CRITIQUE GROUP: Share work with other writers, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes and Noble café, 3108 NW Randall Way, Silverdale.

MUSIC

ORGAN CONCERT: St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1187 Wyatt Way NW, Bainbridge Island, hosts concert on the church’s new organ with Dallas symphony orchestra organist Mary Preston, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10. Tickets $20 adults, $12 seniors/students, available at the church office, (206) 842-5601.

PEGASUS MUSIC: Samantha Tobey, Nov. 9; Eric Apoe, Nov. 10, classical guitarist Cesar Medel, Nov. 11. All shows 7:30 p.m. Pegasus Coffee House, 131 Parfitt Way, Bainbridge Island. Suggested $5 donation for the artists. Open mic 7 p.m. every Sunday.

SAX CONCERT: Island Music Guild presents “Tenor Summit II” with sax players Hadley Caliman and Rob Scheps 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Island Music Guild, 10598 Valley Rd., Bainbridge Island. Tickets $16 adults, $10 seniors and students, at (206) 780-6911.

SEABOLD CONCERT: Seabold Second Saturday presents Nathan Wade Nov. 11, Seabold Community Hall, Komedal Rd., Bainbridge Island. Open mic signup 6:30-7 p.m., open mic 7:30 p.m., main act follows. Musicians and kids free, all others $5.

‘ELECTRIC ISLAND’ AT IMG: Island Music Guild presents “Electric Island,” a concert of electric music and video by various composers including Allen Strange of Bainbridge Island, 4 p.m. Nov. 12, Island Music Guild Hall, 10598 Valley Rd, Bainbridge Island. Tickets $10 at (206) 780-6911.

‘KLEZMERO’RAMA’: Family dance and concert featuring traditional Jewish Klezmer band The Eclectics, 3 p.m. Nov. 12, Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Rd., Bainbridge Island. Admission $10 adults, $5 youth, $25 family. Join in with a small percussion instrument.

PONDERAY JAZZ: Ponderay Cafe and Lounge, 610 N. Callow, hosts sax and flute player Mark Lewis and pianist Norm Bellas 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15.

PARENT-CHILD MUSIC CLASSES: Music and movement classes for ages newborn-5 with adult Mondays and Saturdays, Cappella Choirs Music Center, Port Orchard. Cost varies. Information (360) 895-3200.

ONGOING AT IMG: Island Music Guild, 10598 Valley Rd., Bainbridge Island hosts the following ongoing events:

• Drumming workshop led by Ian Turner, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $10 adults, $5 children.

• Composers Club, 7-9 p.m. third Tuesdays, led by Bruce Galloway. Chance to work on compositions with fellow composers.

• “Lollygag,” informal music discussion group led by IMG Pres. Dave Bristow, noon to 2 p.m. every Thursday.

• Old Time Fiddle Tune Jam, 7-9:30 p.m. third Thursdays, $5.

• Jazz Ensemble Workshop, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $5 donation, second and fourth Thursdays.

• Teen open mic night, 7 p.m. second Fridays.

• Zeitgeist Teen Dance Series, 6:30-9:45 p.m. second Saturdays, featuring local bands.For information on any events call IMG at (206) 780-6911.

COMMUNITY SINGERS: Anyone who loves to sing is invited to join the Community Singers. No experience necessary, well-known songs. Group performs at long-term care facilities and others as requested. Information (206) 842-9790.

WHISKEY CREEK STEAKHOUSE: Dixieland jazz first Tuesday 5 p.m. monthly; varous artists seven nights a week, 5 p.m.; Trumpet by Yvonne, 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Whiskey Creek Steakhouse, 1918 Washington St., Keyport. (360) 779-3481.

MAIN STREET ALEHOUSE: Open mic Thursdays and Sundays with Liam, 7:30 p.m., no cover, 21 and over. Main Street Alehouse, Kingston.

NATURE & OUTDOORS

WETLANDS TOUR: Stillwaters Environmental Center hosts tour of Stillwaters wetlands 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 10, followed by snacks. Reserve space at (360) 297-2876.

SALMON TOUR: Great Peninsula Conservancy hosts Kitsap Transit bus tour of estuaries and salmon streams in Central Kitsap, Nov. 18. Cost $12 adult, $6 under 16. Register by Nov. 10 at (360) 626-7723 or dthomas@kpud.org.

ARMCHAIR TRAVELS: South Kitsap School District Community Education Armshair Traveler Program continues with “Seven-Year Circumnavigation of the World,” 6 p.m. Nov. 14, Marcus Whitman Jr. High, 1887 Madrona Dr. SE, Port Orchard. Reservations required (360) 874-7005. Travelers invited to share their experiences at future events, call to sign up.

WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT: Island Wildlife Shelter on Bainbridge Island seeking volunteers for variety of duties ranging from hands-on work with wildlife to office work. Information (360) 297-8397 or www.westsoundwildlife.org.

PENINSULA WILDERNESS CLUB: Variety of outdoor activities. Meets 7 p.m. second Monday monthly, Kitsap Unitarian bldg., 4418 Perry Ave., East Bremerton Visitors welcome. Information: www.pwckitsap.org

THEATER

‘WITCH’S HOUSE’ ENDS: Changing Scene Theatre Northwest production of “At the Witch’s House” ends Nov. 11 at the theater, 5889 SR 303 NE, Suite 104, E. Bremerton. Showtime 7 p.m. Tickets $7 adults, $5 ages 5-14, $2 ages 4 and under, available at (360) 792-8601.

‘ENEMY’ CONTINUES: Island Theatre presentation of Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People performance schedule:

• 7 p.m. Nov. 9, Sons of Norway Hall, 18891 Front St., Poulsbo.

• 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Downtown Bremerton Library, 612 Fifth St., Bremerton.

• 3 p.m. Nov. 12, The Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island.

• 7 p.m. Nov. 16, Little Boston Library, Tribal Center, 31980 Little Boston Rd., Kingston.

• 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Poulsbo Library, 700 NE Lincoln, Poulsbo.

• 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Silverdale Library, 3450 NW Carlton, Silverdale.

• 7 p.m. Nov. 19, Port Orchard Library, 87 Sidney St., Port Orchard.

Performances at all libraries are free; The Playhouse and Sons of Norway shows are by donation, with proceeds going to support Kitsap Regional Library.

EDGE IMPROV: The EDGE Improv performs 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, The Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. Show preceeds “The Crossroads Project.” Tickets $10, available at the box office, by phone at (206) 842-8569 or online at www.theplayhouse.org.

BPA AFTER DARK SERIES: Bainbridge Performing Arts “After Dark” series continues with Washington Ensemble Theatre presentation of “The Crossroads Project,” 9:45 p.m. Nov. 11 at The Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. Tickets $10, available at the box office, by phone at (206) 842-8569 or online at www.theplayhouse.org.

THEATRE SCHOOL PLAYS: Bainbridge Performing Arts Theatre School grades 3-4 present “The Magic of Merlin,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Grades 1-2 present “The Rainbow Goblins” 5 p.m. Nov. 15. Both plays at The Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. Free, donations to Theatre School scholarship fund.

NKHS PLAY: North Kitsap High School Drama Club presents “Macbeth,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 11, 17 and 18 plus 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at North Kitsap Community Auditorium on Hostmark. Tickets at Libery Bay Books, $6 adults, $5 students.

BAINBRIDGE HIGH PLAY: Bainbridge High School Theater presents “Rosencrantz and Guilderstern Are Dead,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 11, 17 and 18, BHS LGI Room. Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors and students.

ACTING CLASSES: Washington Actors Workshop offering classes for children and adults in performing on-camera, taught by professional actors. Four-week classes start Nov. 13 in Bremerton and Port Orchard. Cost $60. Information (360) 420-7971.

WWCA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Western Washington Center for the Arts theater in Port Orchard seeking volunteers for house manager, concession sales, lighting and ushers. For information on applying call (360) 769-7469.

JEWEL BOX SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Jewel Box Theatre, Poulsbo, seeking front of house and behind the scenes volunteers. Orientation every third Saturday of the month at 2p.m. or third Wednesday at 7p.m. Information at (360) 779-9688 or jewelboxpoulsbo@hotmail.com.

BPA VOLUNTEERS: Bainbridge Performing Arts seeking volunteers for wide variety of jobs, from stagecraft and lighting to concessions and fundraising. Contact Tim Davidson at (206) 842-8578.

MISC.

NAVY LEAGUE LUNCHEON: Bremerton-Oylmpic Peninsula Navy League monthly luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 14, celebrates the Marine Corps’ birthday. Bangor Plaza, Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Cost $12. Guests must RSVP by Nov. 9 to (360) 405-6336.

PHOTO CLUB MEETS: Bainbridge Island Photo Club meets 6:45 p.m. Nov. 8, Bainbridge Commons, Brien Dr., Bainbridge Island. Competition subject “Night Scenes.” Information (206) 842-3604.

VETERANS DAY MARKED: Veterans Day ceremony and events Nov. 11, Pavilion at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. Pavilion open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to view antique military vehicles and memorabilia, formal ceremony at 10:30 a.m. with guest speaker Rear Adml. William French, Commander, Navy Region Northwest. Music by Peninsula Pipes and Drums, U.S. Navy Band. Free food provided by Crazy Eric’s Drive-In.

AUCTION FOR ANIMALS: Benefit auction for Furrytale Farm, a no-kill animal sanctuary, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Wing Point Country Club, Bainbridge Island. Champagne reception, dinner, silent and live auctions. Tickets $85 per person, reservations at (206) 842-1944.

PARADIGM SHIFTERS: Next meeting 9:30 a.m. Nov. 11, Virginia Villa Apartments, 200 High School Rd., Bainbridge Island. Discussion theme: “Evolving Consciousness.” Information (206) 780-9417 or www.paradigmshifters.net.

NATIONAL GEO FILMS: Four films from The National Geographic All Roads Film Project will be shown 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Ave., NE, Bainbridge Island. Films from New Zealand and Australia. Suggested donation $5, register at www.islandwood.org or (206) 855-4300.

KIDS MUSEUM: Fairy making class 11 a.m. Nov. 8, family square dance lessons 11 a.m. Nov. 10, manners class 11 a.m. Nov. 11. All events at Kids Discovery Museum, 305 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. Information at (206) 855-4650 or www.kidimu.org.

HISTORICAL CALENDARS: Kitsap County Historical Society 2007 calendar “A Step Back in Time” for sale at the museum, 280 Fourth St., Bremerton and other locations throughout Kitsap County.

ADOPTION GROUP: Kitsap Adoption Group hosts Adoption Chat, 9 a.m. fourth Saturday monthly, Silverdale Fire Station on Silverdale Way. information (360) 697-6910 or www.kitsapadoptiongroup.com.

WISH MEETS: Support group for families waiting to adopt, Waiting Is So Hard, meets 7 p.m. second Thursday monthly at Joe and Gayle Kohler home. Information (360) 662-0630 or www. kitsapadoptiongroup.com.

GAME NIGHT: Tuesday game nights 5-9 p.m. at The Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse, 19003 Front St., Poulsbo. Variety of board games, $2 minimum snack or beverage purchase.

Business Connections of North Kitsap: Meets first and third Thursdays, 11:32 a.m., Magnolia Cafe, Poulsbo. For information and to register (360) 598-3880 or email mp@coachmaria.com

Stroke Support Group: The Stroke Support Group meets 1 p.m. second Thursday monthly, Iris Room at Harrison Hospital, 1780 NW Myhre Road, Silverdale. Open to stroke survivors, caregivers, families of survivors and the public. Information (360) 337-8980.

AL-ANON/ALATEEN: Al-Anon is for adult family members. Alateen is for teenagers and relatives of alcoholics. Meetings in Kitsap and Mason counties. Schedule: 1-800-344-2666, local meetings 1-866-452-6973 or www.AlAnon.org

KITSAP GEM AND MINERAL: Meets 7:30 p.m. second Friday monthly, Chico Alliance Church, Bremerton.

TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking and leadership skills are learned at Toastmasters meetings. Everyone welcome. Information Port Orchard, (360) 895-8519, Silverdale (360) 830-5834 or Poulsbo, (360) 297-2845.

SIGN LANGUAGE GROUP: Members of the deaf community, interpreters and sign students interested in gathering on an informal basis on Bainbridge or elsewhere. Information (206) 855-8027.

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT: The Bremerton Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meets 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday monthly, Jackson Park Community Service Center, Port Orchard. Information (360) 782-1274.

WOMEN’S ISSUES: The YWCA hosts a woman’s support group focusing on healing from the effects of physical and/or emotional abuse in relationships 1 p.m. first and third Tuesdays monthly in Poulsbo, and 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays monthly on Bainbridge Island. Information (206) 780-2031 or (360) 551-3140.

SINGLES CLUB: The Bremerton B&P Singles Club invites all adult singles to join them at activities, dances and socials each month. Information (360) 373-4675 or (360) 479-0317.

NK EAGLES EVENTS: North Kitsap Eagles #3686 at 4230 Lincoln Road, Poulsbo hosts the following events: dinner 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, $5; breakfasts 9 a.m. to noon Sundays, $5; dances 7-10 p.m. Sundays, donation at the door. Information (360) 779-7272.

ALZHEIMER’S GROUP: Group offers people experiencing symptoms of progressive memory loss a chance to meet others coping with the same problems. Admission free, pre-registration required, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-848-7097.

INTRO COMPUTER SKILLS CLASS: The Literacy Council of Kitsap offers free classes on introductory computer skills from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Fridays in Poulsbo. Materials are $7.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Meets 7 p.m. second Tuesday monthly, North Kitsap Baptist Church, 20516 Little Valley Road N.E., Poulsbo. Open to gamblers and those affected by gambling. Information (360) 297-7111 or (360) 457-8715.

HUMAN RIGHTS: The Kitsap Human Rights Network meets 6 p.m. fourth Thursday monthly, Events Center at Kitsap Fairgrounds, 1195 Fairgrounds Road, East Bremerton.