Goings On 9-20-06

Published 4:00 pm Wednesday, September 20, 2006

ARTS & CRAFTS

LEGO ROBOTICS: Lego League forming on Bainbridge Island, led by retired engineer and robotic enthusiast Jim Vaughan. Open to youth ages 9-14. Meets 1-4 p.m. most Saturdays at Battle Point Park Observatory, Bainbridge Island. Free. Call to check meeting time (206) 855-9101.

AUDITIONS

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

BALLROOM CLASSES: Adult beginning and Intermediate ballroom dance classes begin Sept. 21 at Ridgetop Junior High, sponsored by Central Kitsap Community Schools, taught by Becky and Jerry Deeter. Information and registration at (360) 662-1638 or (360) 779-4686.

LITERARY

EAGLE HARBOR READINGS: Jane Bay presents her true story “Love and Loss: A Story About Life, Death and Rebirth,” 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Book tells the story of Bay and her Tibetan foster daughter, who is forced to return to Tibet, then dies shortly after they are reunited and ready to come to the United States.

Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry present “Putting Your Passion Into Print: Get Your Book Published Successfully!,” 3 p.m. Sept. 24. Book is based on this husband-and-wife team’s publishing seminar at Stanford and gives information for writers of all genres on everything a writer needs to know to get published. Both readings at Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island.

ANCIENT IRELAND: Beth Nyberg presents travelogue on Ancient Ireland, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island.

SPEAKERS FORUM: Kitsap Regional Library Speakers Forum presents Seattle Time Executive Editor Michael Fancher, speaking on “Journalism Under Assault — Why it is a Threat to You,” 4 p.m. Sept. 24, Bainbridge Library. Tickets $15 at the door or $50 for six-part series.

MUSIC

RAGTIME CONCERT: West Sound Entertainment presents The Manhattan Ragtime Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Bremerton Performing Arts Center, 1500 13th St., Bremerton. Tickets $30, at (360) 692-9463 or (360) 616-8892.

PEGASUS MUSIC: California singer/songwriters Suzanne Brewer and Wendy Huckins, Sept. 21; Christie Aikins, modern folk originals, Sept. 22; Colin Spring, folk with rock ‘n’ roll attitude, Sept. 23. All shows 7:30 p.m., Pegasus Coffeehouse, 131 Parfitt Way, Bainbridge Island. Sponsored by Music Community Resources, suggested $5 donation. Open mic 7 p.m. every Sunday.

TRIBUTE BAND: Pink Floyd tribute band Blind Floyd performs 8 p.m. Sept. 22, Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Rd., Bainbridge Island. Admission $7 at the door.

CHRISTIAN ROCK: TYJ Concert Series presents Christian rock band Circleside, with Soulfill, 8 p.m. Sept. 23, Silverdale United Methodist Church, Silverdale. Suggested $5 donation at the door.

KITSAP OPERA PREVIEW: Preview talk on upcoming Kitsap Opera production of Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus,” 2:15 p.m. Sept. 24, Sylvan Way Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, E. Bremerton.

NATURE & OUTDOORS

NATURAL YARD CARE: Bobbie Morgan talks on “taking your lawn off drugs,” 1 p.m. Sept. 24, Clear Creek Interpretive Center, Bucklin Hill and Levin Roads, Silverdale. Free.

ECOLOGY CLASS: Information night for October class, “Deep Ecology,” 7 p.m. Sept. 21, Stillwaters Environmental Center, 26059 Barber Cut Off Rd., Kingston. Register at (360) 297-2876.

THEATER

‘NOISES OFF’ CONTINUES: Bremerton Community Theatre production of the comedy “Noises Off” continues weekends through Oct. 8 at the theater, 599 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton. Showtimes 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $10 adults, $9 seniors and students, $7 age 11 and younger, available at the box office or by phone at (360) 373-5152.

‘FOOTLOOSE’ CONTINUES: CSTOCK production of the musical “Footloose” continues weekends through Oct. 8 at the Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale. Showtimes 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors and students, $7 age 11 and under, available at the Kitsap Mall information booth and the door.

‘SHIRLEY VALENTINE’ CONTINUES: Jewel Box Theatre production of “Shirley Valentine” continues weekends through Oct. 14 at the theater, 225 Iverson St., Poulsbo. Showtimes 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, plus 2 p.m. Oct. 1. Tickets $14 adults, $12 seniors, students, active military and dependents, available at Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo, Kitsap Mall information desk, Silverdale and by phone at (360) 779-9688.

MAGICIAN AT JEWEL BOX: Joey Pipia’s Magic Show performances at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Jewel Box Theatre, 225 Iverson St., Poulsbo. Admission $7 at the door, age 3 and younger free. Reservations suggested, call (360) 779-9688.

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 2 p.m. or third Wednesday at 7 p.m. Information at (360) 779-9688 or jewelboxpoulsbo@hotmail.com.

MISC.

ESL TUTOR CLASSES: Literacy Council of Kitsap seeking volunteers to tutor English as a Second Language to immigrants. Tutor training sessions Sept. 25, 29 and 30 in Bremerton. Request application by Sept. 20 at (360) 373-1539.

CAPPELLA OPEN HOUSE: Cappella Choirs holds music center open house 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 21, 1403 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard. Choir will sing. Learn about programs, lessons, tour facility. Information (360) 895-3200.

EAT YOUR WAY: Kitsap County Historical Society fund-raiser “Eat Your Way Through Kitsap County” continues with “Trees of Historical Significance,” 10 a.m. Sept. 21. Arborist Jim Trainer leads tour of trees at Silverwood School, followed by box lunch at the Brownsville Marina. Cost $25. Reserve at (360) 479-6226.

WOMEN’S GROUP MEETS: General Federation of Women’s Club of Kitsap Peninsula meets Sept. 21 at Pat’s Restaurant, 3561 Wheaton Way, Bremerton. Dinner 5 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. Guest speaker from Kitsap Regional Library. GFWC meets third Thursday monthly, women of all ages welcome to attend. Information at www.orgsites.com/wa/gfwckitsap.

MOAA LUNCHEON: Kitsap Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America meets Sept. 22, Elks Lodge, 4131 Pine Rd. NE, Bremerton. Social hour 11 a.m., lunch at noon. Information (360) 871-3159.

HEARING LOSS MEETING: Hearing Loss Association hosts meeting and discussion group 1-3 p.m. Sept. 23, Iris Room at Silverdale Harrison Hospital, 1800 NE Myhre Rd., Silverdale. Information at 360-871-0997 or e-mail jcallen@hearingloss-wa.org.

LIBRARY MOVIE: Family Movie Matinee showing “Shrek,” 3:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Port Orchard Library, 87 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard. Family movie every fourth Sunday monthly.

VINTAGE AUTO SHOW: Bainbridge Island Historical Society hosts a vintage auto show 2-4 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Bainbridge Historical Society Museum, 215 Ericksen Ave. NE, Bainbridge Island, featuring 10 autos. BIHS members free, nonmembers $5.

GENEALOGY MEETING: Puget Sound Genealogical Society meets 1 p.m. Sept. 27, Gateway Center at Sixth and Montgomery, Bremerton. Dale Wahl speaks on “Germans from Russia.” Information (360) 874-8813.

Business Connections of North Kitsap: meets first and third Thursdays, 11:32 a.m. to 12:47 p.m. at Magnolia Cafe, Poulsbo. For information and to register call Maria Marsala, chairperson at (360) 598-3880 or email mp@coachmaria.com

Stroke Support Group: The Stroke Support Group meets every second Thursday of the month from 1-2 p.m. at the Harlow Medical Building at Harrison Silverdale Hospital, 1780 NW Myhre Road, in the Iris Room.The group is open to stroke survivors, caregivers, families of survivors and the public. For more information contact Peggy or Rosemarie at the hospital, (360) 337-8980.

AL-ANON/ALATEEN: If you are affected by alcoholism, hope and help is available. 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: Anyone interested in rockhounding or the lapidary arts can join the Kitsap Gem and Mineral Club, which meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Chico Alliance Church.

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.

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

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT: The Bremerton Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Jackson Park Community Service Center. Information: Laura, (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 1-2:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays in Poulsbo, and 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays on Bainbridge Island. Information: (206) 780-2031 or (360) 551-3140.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT: A representative from the Area Agency on Aging talks about exploring the role of caregiver and available community supports the second Thursday of each month at the Group Health Cooperative clinic at 10452 Silverdale Way; and the third Thursday of each month in the Port Orchard classroom at 1400 Pottery Ave. Information: (360) 377-5511.

SINGLES CLUB: The Bremerton B&P Singles Club invites all adult singles to join them at activities, dances and socials each month. Information: (360) 698-5993 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: A new group forming in Poulsbo offers people experiencing symptoms of progressive memory loss a chance to meet others coping with the same problems. Admission is free, but pre-registration required by calling Patricia Hunter at the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-848-7097.

MENS GROUP: Men gather to share stories and offer support at meetings of the Mens Group at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Information: (360) 697-1036.

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.

SILVERTONGUE TOASTMASTERS: Silverdale Silvertongue Toastmasters meets to improve communication/speaking skills on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Silverdale Hotel. Information: 360-638-2313.

SENIOR CLASSES: Bremerton Parks and Recreation hosts classes for seniors ages 55 and older at the Bremerton Senior Center, 1140 Nipsic, Bremerton. The rubber stamp class meets from noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays, with no charge. Exercise classes feature stretch and tone classes from 8-8:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and low-impact aerobics from 9-10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The cost is $1 a class, or purchase a punchcard for 12 classes for $10. Information: (360) 478-5357.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: People with gambling problems in their families are invited to attend meetings of Gam-Anon at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the North Kitsap Baptist Church, 20516 Little Valley Road N.E., Poulsbo. The group’s purpose is to learn acceptance and understanding of the gaming illness; to give the appropriate aid to the gambler; and, upon recovery, then to give assistance to those who suffer. Information: (360) 297-7111 or (360) 457-8715.

HUMAN RIGHTS: The Kitsap Human Rights Network has a new meeting date and place. The group now gathers at 6 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the new conference center at the Kitsap Fairgrounds, 1195 Fairgrounds Road, East Bremerton.