Goings On 12-06-06

Published 8:00 pm Wednesday, December 6, 2006

ARTS & CRAFTS

ORIGAMI ORNAMENTS: Learn to make origami Christmas ornaments 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Dec. 9 at Silverdale Library, 3450 NW Carlton St.

CANDLE MAKING: Candle making workshop 1-5 p.m. Dec. 9, Manchester Library, 8067 E. Main St., Manchester.

COLLAGE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: Twenty-third Annual Collage Arts and Crafts Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 9, Kitsap Golf and Country Club, 3885 NW Golf Club Hill Rd., Bremerton. All items are handcrafted by local artisans.

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

‘VAGINA MONOLOGUES’ AUDITION: YMCA A.L.I.V.E. program holding auditions for “The Vagina Monologues” 6-9 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8, Phelps Fire Station on Phelps Road, Bainbridge Island. To be performed at The Playhouse Feb. 23 and 24. For appointment call (206) 842-5210.

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

‘NUTCRACKER NARRATIVE’: Academy of Dance presents “The Nutcracker Narrative,” 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 2 p.m. Dec. 10, South Kitsap High School’s Win Granlund Performing Arts Center. Tickets $10 advance, $12 door, available at (360) 769-7277. Accepting monetary donations and unwrapped gifts for Childhaven.

PENINSULA DANCE ‘NUTCRACKER’: Peninsula Dance Theater final “Nutcracker Ballet” performance 3 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets $10 to $20, available at Bremerton and Port Orchard chambers of commerce, Kitsap Mall information booth and Bremerton Dance Center.

SECOND SAT. DANCE: Second Saturday Dance Dec. 9, Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Rd., Bainbridge Island. Lesson 8-8:30 p.m., dance 8:30-11 p.m. Lesson and dance $10 adults, $7 teens; dance only $8 adults, $5 teens.

STARDUSTERS DANCE: Stardusters Dance Club hosts couples dance 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Sons of Norway, 1018 18th St., Bremerton. Information at (360) 871-2911.

GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS

BAINBRIDGE ARTS AND CRAFTS: December show at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, 151 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, is “Food for Thought,” with food-based images by 23 artists. Gallery accepting Helpline House Holiday Food Bank donations.

SPECIAL BAC EXHIBIT: Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Gallery hosts special show and sale of work of Island artist Rosalyn Gale Powell, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 10 at the gallery.

ROBY KING: Bainbridge Island Invitational Miniature Show, through December at Roby King Galleries, 176 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, with nearly 30 artists.

ISLAND GALLERY: December exhibit at The Island Gallery, 100 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island, is “Silks & Stones: Second Annual Wearable Art Show,” with work by textile and jewelry artists.

VERKSTED GALLERY: December artists at Verksted Gallery, 18937 Front St., Poulsbo, are woodworker Al Anderson, dollmaker Gracie Bombard and glass bead artist Loriane Wolff. Gallery open till 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through December.

CHECKERS ESPRESSO & GALLERY: December show at Checkers Espresso & Gallery, 18881 Front St., Poulsbo, is painter Carla Palmer.

DAUNTLESS BOOKSTORE: December artist at Dauntless Bookstore Hallway Art Gallery, 4790 NE SR 104, Port Gamble, is watercolorist Penny Lou Sanzaro.

COLLECTIVE VISIONS: December show at Collective Visions Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave., Bremerton, is handmade cast paper and encaustic wildlife sculptures by Janthina DuSavage.

SIDNEY ART GALLERY: Holiday bazaar through Dec. 30 at Sidney Art Gallery, 202 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard, with handcrafted items from Sidney Museum and Art Association volunteers.

A BIG IDEA: December artist at A Big Idea, 724 Bay St., Port Orchard, is Tanya Doughty, kiln-fired glass.

LITERARY

LiBERTY BAY AUTHOR: Author June Cotner signs her latest project, “Pocket Prayers: 36 Praises and Graces for All Faiths, 4 p.m. Dec. 9, Liberty Bay Books, 18881-D Front St., Poulsbo.

MACOMBER AT LIBERTY BAY: Liberty Bay Books hosts Christmas Tea with romance novelist Debbie Macomber 3:30 p.m. Dec. 15, community room at Poulsbo Library, 700 NE Lincoln Ave., Poulsbo. Cost $5 or $20 with copy of her book, “Glad Tidings.” Must reserve by Dec. 10 at (360) 779-5909 or libertybaybooks@earthlink.net.

TAHITI TALE: Harry McIntyre discusses his book “Runaway to Tahiti,” 1:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Sylvan Way Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, E. Bremerton.

HANUKKAH STORYTIME: Barnes and Noble in the Kitsap Mall hosts Hanukkah storytime with actress Judith Kay, 11 a.m. Dec. 10. Free.

SANTA STORYTIME: Barnes and Noble in the Kitsap Mall hosts storytime with Santa 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring camera for photos.

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

ROCKAPELLA AT THE ADMIRAL: A cappella boy band Rockapella returns to the Admiral Theater, 8 p.m. Dec. 8. Tickets $61 main floor dinner and show, $30 main floor or loge show only, $22 balcony. Tickets at the box office, 515 Pacific Ave., Bremerton, or by phone at (360) 373-6743.

HOMETOWN BAND CONCERT: Kitsap’s Hometown Band annual Christmas concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Silverdale Lutheran Church, Ridgetop Blvd, Silverdale. Free.

PEGASUS MUSIC: Percussionist Ian Turner and Friends Dec. 7; acoustic guitarist Peter Spencer Dec. 8, alt-cowboy singer Ken Cofield Dec. 9. All shows 7:30 p.m., Pegasus Coffee House, 131 Parfitt Way, Bainbridge Island. Suggested $5 donation.

SEABOLD 2ND SATURDAY: Duo Amber Tide plays Seabold Second Saturday Dec. 9, Seabold Hall, 14451 Komedal Rd. NE, Bainbridge Island. Open mic 7:30 p.m., main performers follow. Performers and children free, all others $5.

PORTSIDE PUB MUSIC: Guttersnake, HippieGlitz, Troy Barber and Kevin Gallagher, 9 p.m. Dec. 9, Portside Pub, 18779 Front St. NE, Poulsbo. Free, no minors.

CHORAL CONCERT: The Puget Soundsters annual choral Christmas music concert, 3 p.m. Dec. 10, Summit Ave. Presbyterian Church, 403 Summit Ave. S, Bremerton. Free.

JAZZ BENEFIT CONCERT: North Point Church presents “A Big Band Christmas,” 7 p.m. Dec. 10, Sons of Norway Poulsbo Lodge, 18891 Front St. Vocalist Kelly Johnson backed by 16-piece band; dancing, desserts. Benefit for North Kitsap Fishline. Tickets $15 at Liberty Bay Books, Mills Music, Fishline Thrift Store and Vern’s Winslow Drug.

MUSIC ACADEMY TO START: Island Music Guild begins Island Community Music Academy in January with range of academic music classes. Tuition $145 per semester. Information at (206) 780-6911.

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

GPC OPEN HOUSE: Great Peninsula Conservancy hosts Holiday Open House, 2-5 p.m. Dec. 8, 3721 Kitsap Way, Suite 5, Bremerton. Refreshments, live music, meet the staff and board.

WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT: West Sound Wildlife Shelter on Bainbridge Island seeking volunteers for variety of duties ranging from hands-on work with wildlife to office work. Information (206) 780-8508 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

‘FRANKLIN’S FAMILY CHRISTMAS’: Admiral Theatre presents “Franklin’s Family Christmas,” 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the theater, 515 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. Book and TV cartoon character Franklin the Turtle and friends put on a Christmas party. Tickets $10, all seats reserved, available at the box office or by phone at (360) 373-6743.

‘AMAHL’ ENDS: Ovation! Musical Theatre Bainbridge production of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” plays Dec. 8, 9 and 10 at Bainbridge High School LGI Theatre. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $18 adults, $15 seniors, students and military, $13 ages 12 and under. Tickets at Winslow Drug on Bainbridge Island, Mill’s Music in Poulsbo, by phone at (206) 842-0472 and online at www.ovationmtb.com.

‘CAHOOTS’ ENDS: Bremerton Community Theatre production of “Cahoots” ends Dec. 10 at the Bremerton Community Theatre, 599 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $10 adults, $9 seniors, $7 age 12 and under, available at the box office or by phone at (360) 377-5152.

‘BEAUTY AND BEAST’ CONTINUES: CSTOCK production of “Dinsey’s Beauty and the Beast” continues weekends through Dec. 17 at the CSTOCK Musical Theatre, Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors and students with ID, $7 age 11 and under, available at the Kitsap Mall information booth and at the door.

‘CHRISTMAS CAROL’ CONTINUES: Roving Players production of “A Christmas Carol in Kingston, the Panto,” continues weekends through through Dec. 16 at Camp Indianola. Showtimes 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Dinner show Dec. 9 with seating at 6 p.m., brunch show Dec. 10 with seating at 12:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. Tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and children; $25 adults, $23 seniors and children for the dinner or brunch shows. Tickets at the Indianola Country Store, Peninsula Video in Kingston, Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo, the Kitsap Mall information booth in Silverdale and online at www.rovingplayers.org.

‘A TUNA CHRISTMAS CONTINUES: Changing Scene Theatre Northwest production of “A Tuna Christmas” continues weekends through Dec. 30 at The Changing Scene Theatre Northwest, 5889 SR 303 NE, E Bremerton. Showtimes 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors, students and military, $8 ages 12 and under. Reserve tickets at (360) 792-8601.

BENEFIT IMPROV: The Portable Reality Show comedy improv troupe performs holiday-themed show, 8 p.m. Dec. 9, The Jewel Box Theatre, 225 Iverson St., Poulsbo. Accepting items such as toothpaste for non-food drive. Tickets $8 adults, $6 seniors, students and active military, available at (360) 779-9688.

THEATRE SCHOOL CLASSES: Bainbridge Performing Arts accepting registration for winter semester of theatre arts. Productions include “Mama Don’t Allow,” “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” and Second Stage’s “Producing Shakespeare: As You Like It — Scenes and Monologues.” Class for ages 4 through adult. Information and registration at (206) 842-8578.

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.

CLASSIC FILM: Admiral Theatre Classic Film Series showing 1942 film, “Holiday Inn,” 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at the theater, 515 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. Tickets $7, available at usual Admiral outlets.

SANTA BREAKFAST: Wolfle Elementary School PTA hosts Annual Santa Breakfast, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 9, school gym. Cost $3.50 each or $12 family of four. Extra charge for photos with Santa. Information (360) 394-6837.

PORT GAMBLE CHRISTMAS FEST: Port Gamble Country Christmas Dec. 9 and 10. Strolling carolers, Santa photos, crafts, hayrides both days. Dec. 9 events: 1 p.m. fruitcake contest. 5 p.m. Santa lights Christmas tree followed by fireworks over the harbor.

PARADIGM SHIFTERS: Paradigm Shifters meet 9:30 a.m. Dec. 9, Virginia Villa Apartments, 200 High School Rd. NE, Bainbridge Island. Information (206) 780-9417 or www.paradigm-shifters.net.

BENEFIT FILM: Sneak preview of documentary “The Six-Day Bicycle Races, America’s Jazz Age Sport,” 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Historic Lynwood Theatre, Bainbridge Island. Benefit for daughters of Larry McMullen, Islander who was killed in a single car accident last month. Admission by donation, suggested $10 minimum.

WIDOWS/WIDOWERS: Widows and Widowers group meets second Monday monthly. Next meeting noon Dec. 11, Olive Garden Restaurant, Silverdale. Information (360) 297-2765.

MOAA/ROWA LUNCHEON: Military Officers Association and Retired Officers Wives Assocation host joint holiday luncheon meeting Dec. 13, Bremerton Elks Lodge, 4131 Pine Rd., NE, Bremerton. Social hour 11 a.m., lunch at noon. Information at (360) 871-3159.

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.