Holiday season comes to Kitsap Humane Society
This holiday season, instead of “shop till you drop,” why not try “Adopt till You Drop.”
On Friday, Nov. 28, Kitsap Humane Society is opening its doors two hours early at 10 a.m. for Black Friday “Adopt till You Drop” and offering reduced adoption fees on all animals available for adoption.
All dog and kitten adoptions will be reduced by $30, and all adult cats (over 6 months of age) will have the adoption fee waived as Kitsap Humane Society tries to reach a goal of 30 adoptions in one day.
All adoptions include the animal’s spay/neuter surgery, microchip, and initial vaccinations. Adoptions will be open between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and there will be dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies all looking for homes.
Continuing the holiday spirit, Kitsap Humane Society will host Santa Pet Pics event on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the shelter from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of its annual fundraiser benefitting the animals in the shelter.
Santa will be on hand to take holiday photos with the whole family, including pets. Portraits of your family will be produced on the spot via digital files.
This has been an annual event for nearly 25 years and our volunteer Santa’s have seen their fair share of unusual pets; including llamas, parrots, chickens, snakes. Dogs and cats are naturally the most popular. To schedule a sitting call 360-692-6977, ext. 1212.
Local Bainbridge Island pet shop, B.I. Barkery will also be hosting Holiday Pet Portraits on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sittings are $25 and all proceeds will be donated to Kitsap Humane Society. Call 206-780-8039 to reserve a spot there.
Four Foot Photography is the sponsor of both events and will be on site taking photos.
Kitsap Humane Society is a private, non-profit, charitable organization that has been caring for animals in need since 1908.
Christmas Carol: The Musical to be performed
“A Christmas Carol, The Musical,” will be presented this holiday season by the Central Stage Theatre of County Kitsap (CSTOCK.)
Opening night is Nov. 28, at 7:30 with additional performances on Nov. 29, 30, and Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12 13, 14, 19, 20, and closing Dec. 21. Sunday performances are at 3 p.m.
Performances are at CSTOCK’s home theater in Silverdale on the Central Kitsap Community Campus, 9729 Silverdale Way N.W.
This inspiring, original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic is a joyous celebration of the season with holiday carols and surprising time-bending classics. “A Christmas Carol, The Musical “is brilliantly re-told in song. Broadway heavy hitters Alan Menken (of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast & Disney’s The Little Mermaid) along with Lynn Ahrens (of Ragtime and Seussical) brought new life into this classic tale.
Ticket range from $8 to $15. Family passes can be purchased at the door. Show information is available online at www.cstock.org/shows/a-christmas-carol-2014/.
Holiday gift fair set for Nov. 21-23
Start your holiday shopping early at the Olympic Peninsula’s 27th Annual Holiday Gift and Food Fair, Nov. 21 to 23, at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds in Bremerton.
The show is the largest handcrafted and fine arts fair on the Olympic Peninsula “all under one roof.” It features handcrafted products by professional artists with more than 175 booths for holiday shopping.
Show hours are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is ample free parking available for all customers. Some of the products being sold are woodworking, paintings, photographs, decorative Christmas items, pottery, handmade jewelry, clothing, birdhouses, handbags, food items, metal works, candies, smoked salmon, fused glass, and much more.
Food items are available for lunch, snacks, and dinner including pulled pork, Thai food, Mexican food, kettle corn, fudge, Bavarian brats, Espresso, and more.
General admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, ages 62 or older, $4 for teens and children younger than 12 are free.
Bring a new toy for Toys for Tots and get in free. Bring a can of food for $1 off admission.
Each year customers donate approximately two pick-up trucks full of food and two truckloads of toys for the local community. Receive a discount coupon at www.holidaygiftfair.com.
Local Firefighters Provide Coats For Kids
There are 79 school kids feeling a whole lot warmer in Kitsap County, thanks to local firefighters.
The Kitsap Firefighter’s Benevolent Fund, comprised of Professional Firefighter’s from Local 437 and Local 2819, recently distributed new winter coats at West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy in Bremerton as part of the National Firefighter’s Coats for Kids campaign.
This campaign is a program through Operation Warm and their commitment to fight poverty.
The members of the Kitsap Firefighter’s Benevolent Fund are dedicated to the children in the communities we serve. With over 16.5 million children living in poverty in the United States, they wanted to do something to help keep some local children warm this winter.
West Hills S.T.E.M. Academy was chosen due to its high rate of reduced fare or free lunches within the three school districts our jurisdictions serve. The coats are American Made and $2,652 was raised through the Benevolent Fund and Locals 437 and 2819 to cover the costs.
Twenty coats that were leftover from last year’s campaign were also donated to the school so that administrators could hand them out as needed.
Association of Realtors to say thanks to Sheriff
The Kitsap County Association of Realtors will host a retirement celebration for Kitsap County Sheriff Steve Boyer, County Auditor Walt Washington and County Assessor Jim Avery at noon Dec. 3 at the Kitsap Golf & Country Club.
Cost to attend is $25 and reservations are required. Call 360-692-8852 to reserve a seat. The public is invited to the event.
