Kitsap celebrates Washington’s 125th
“Kitsap Stories from 1889,” an exhibit celebrating Washington’s quasquicentennial or 125th year of statehood, will be on display at the Kitsap Historical Museum Nov. 7 through mid-January.
An open house will take place during Bremerton’s First Friday Art Walk, Nov. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a special reception at 6 p.m.
The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, sponsors of the event, and Kitsap County Auditor Walt Washington will be on hand to open the exhibit. The public is invited to share in the rich stories, photos and artifacts of Kitsap County’s people and places of 1889, when Washington was establishing itself as the 42nd state in the Union.
The open house is free to the public, including entrance to all museum exhibits. Refreshments will be served during the reception.
The museum is located at 280 Fourth St. in downtown Bremerton.
For more information please call 360-479-6226, or go to www.kitsaphistory.org.
Vintage auto club to host swap meet
The Olympic Vintage Auto Club will be hosting its 46th Annual Old Car Swap Meet at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds on Nov. 1 and 2.
More than 400 vendors are expected to be on hand.
Admission is $5 on Saturday and $3 on Sunday and free parking is provided. More information is available at. www.ovac.us.
Calling all Kansans to get together
The Kitsap Jayhawkers will meet at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at The Airport Diner in Bremerton.
This is a great opportunity for native Kansans to get together to talk about living in The Sunflower State. Attendees should bring canned food and non-perishable items for local food banks.
For more information call Doris Rice at 360-792-9151.
Free movie for active military & families
“Big Hero 6” will be shown at 10 a.m. Nov. 8 at the SEEfilm Theatre at 655 Fourth St., in downtown Bremerton.
Each year Shane McGraw, of The Shane McGraw Team and Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation of Silverdale, rents a movie theatre and shows a movie for free as a way of saying, “thank you” to those who serve.
All military, veterans, their families and professionals who serve them are invited to see the show at no cost.
For more information, call James Enbom at 360-519-7567.
Cookie and Christmas bazaar Nov. 8
The Bremerton Sons of Norway will host a cookie and craft bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at Our Saviour Lutheran Church at 11th Street and Veneta in Bremerton.
There will be wonderful new Jul crafts and handwork and time-honored recipes for cookies and lefse, beautiful Rosemaling, plus tables for gardening, genealogy, and more.
Coffee and a hot soup lunch is available. Only cash and checks will be accepted, no credit cards.
Silverdale Library book sale set
The Silverdale Friends of the Library will have its November monthly book sale on Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hess Room of the library at 3450 N.W. Carlton St. in old town Silverdale.
Monday book sales this month will be on Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All proceeds from the sales go to support library programs.
Eagles fundraiser set for Nov. 8
The Fraternal Order of Eagles will host its President’s Fundraiser from 3 p.m. to midnight Nov. 8 at 205 Sixth St. in Bremerton.
The event is open to the public and proceeds will benefit ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and homeless veterans. There will be raffle every hour, live local music, food and fun for everyone. A membership special will be offered during the event. Become a member for $25 (savings of 50 percent). Call 360-373-4944 for more information.
Bremerton fundraising brunch Nov. 9
The Power of Partnership fundraising brunch is the Kitsap/Olympic area’s largest fundraiser of the year for LCSNW. Proceeds from the event benefit the organization’s services such Home Care, Senior Companion, Navy Respite, Retired and Senior Volunteer and Support U programs.
This year’s brunch program includes introduction of LCSNW President and CEO David Duea; opening remarks and invocation by Bishop Richard Jaech, Southwest Washington Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; a compelling client testimony; and LCSNW Board Member Terri Austin-Randolph as master of ceremonies.
There is no ticket or upfront cost to attend the event. However, there is an opportunity to make a gift or pledge to support the services of LCSNW. Social hour begins at 12:30 p.m., followed by a buffet and program at 1:30 p.m. The Kitsap Conference Center Bremerton Harborside is located at 100 Washington Ave., Bremerton.
To serve as a sponsor, host a table, volunteer or attend the Power of Partnership, contact Julie Kissick Malloy, special events coordinator, at 253-298-9170 or jmalloy@lcsnw.org.
Historic Preservation Workshop
Kitsap History Museum volunteers will share their preservation and research experience and lead a behind the scenes tour of the downstairs collection area from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 15 at the museum, 280 Fourth St., Bremerton.
Researching an old family property, how to care for vintage textiles and how to archiving photos will be addressed. The workshop fee is $25.
For reservations please call: (360) 479-6226
The mission of the Kitsap County Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and exhibit the diverse culture, heritage, and history of Kitsap County for the education and enjoyment of the public.
For more information call 360-479-6226. www.kitsaphistory.org
Girls’ Dream Big Run-a-thon is Nov. 15
Girls on the Run of West Sound will be hosting its inaugural Dream Big Run-a-thon Fundraiser Nov. 15, at Route 16 Running and Walking in Gig Harbor.
The event will consist of three treadmills “running” for 12 hours each – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The event will be 36 hours of running, walking, skipping, moving, laughing to make a difference in the lives of girls in our community. Participants can register online to walk or run for one hour on a treadmill at www.raceplanner.com/register/index/GOTRWSrunathon and are asked to commit to raising/donating a minimum of $140. That’s the cost of tuition for one girl, for one season. If all 36 spots are filled, the council could raise as much as $5,000. Participants must be at least 13 years old to participate (on the treadmill), but all ages are encouraged to join in the fun.
The money raised at this event will help Girls on the Run of West Sound continue to grow in the Kitsap County, Mason County and Gig Harbor areas. The program has served just less than 200 girls in its first year and is currently running its fall program.
Girls on the Run is a 10-week program, designed for girls 3rd-5th grade and uses a curriculum that covers topics such as self-awareness, building healthy relationships and developing personal strengths.
The program lessons also include the completion of a community service project and running practice with the end goal of completing a non-competitive 5k.
To learn more about the program, how to volunteer or learn more about the Dream Big Run-a-thon, please visit www.girlsontherunkitsap.org or facebook page at www.facebook.com/GOTRWS.
Girls on the Run of West Sound is actively recruiting and accepting applications for their board of directors.
If you or someone you know is interested in being part of a dynamic, energetic and progressive board, please contact Executive Director Rachel Bearbower via email at rachel.bearbower@girlsontherun.org.
