Events calendar | Nov. 27-Dec. 3

Published 4:03 pm Monday, November 23, 2009

ARTS & CRAFTS

THE POULSBO ARTIST LEAGUE: An association of artists of all media, meets from 12:30-3:30 p.m. every Wednesday (except during the month of December) at the Vinland Lutheran Church on Finn Hill Road to work on individual pieces. Guest are welcome. Contact Mike Clayton at (360) 930-8171 or m-dclayton@comcast.net for more information.

CRAFTERNOONS: Kitsap Regional Library in Little Boston hosts crafternoons for crafters to get together and work on handmade projects at 2:30 p.m. every Wednesday at 31980 Little Boston Road in Kingston. Info: www.krl.org or call (360) 297-2670.

A IS FOR ARTISTS GALLERY: A nonprofit, artist-owned and -run gallery on Bainbridge Island is seeking artists. Info: www.AisforArtistsGallery.com or call (206) 842-2434.

THE VERKSTED GALLERY: A 20-year-old cooperative art gallery located at 18937 Front St. in Poulsbo is now accepting applications from artists in the following mediums: baskets, fiber art, leather work, oils, acrylic, metal art, encaustic, and other unique arts and crafts. Must be able to work two days a month, participate in committee work and pay a monthly rent. To apply pick up an application from the gallery or call Lynn at (360) 297-4096. Info: www.verkstedgallery.com.

THE SOUTH KITSAP ARTISTS: Association meets from 7-9 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at Cedar Heights Junior High School — 2220 Pottery Ave. in Port Orchard. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., visitors, first-timers welcome. Info: Call president Bob Ulsh at (360) 692-5375.

GLASS ART JUNKIES: A group with interests in all kinds of glass art from beaded to fused and stained glass meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Subway near the Silverdale Albertsons. All skill levels welcome. Info: Bob at (360) 308-8775 or brixx@wavecable.com.

DRAWING THE HUMAN FIGURE: Life Drawing (the human figure) classes are held from noon to 2 p.m. each Monday at the Bremerton Eagles at Sixth and Washington. Cost is $10 per class. Info: (360) 377-7296.

AUDITIONS

KITSAP CHORDSMEN BARBERSHOP CHORUS: Invites men of all ages out for a Christmas season of caroling, meeting at 7 p.m. each Wednesday for rehearsal with several opportunities to visit local convalescent/retirement communities throughout December. To take part, show up at rehearsal or call Henry at (360) 649-4253 or (360) 337-SING.

THE KITSAP COMMUNITY CHORALE: Meets at 7 p.m. every Sunday evening at the Elim Lutheran Church, 5911 East Hillcrest Dr. in Port Orchard. Arrangements for auditions can be made by calling Don at (360) 908-9916.

KITSAP CHORALE: Resumes rehearsals this month at Elim Lutheran Church in Port Orchard. Info: Don Dilley at (360) 908-9916.

SINGERS SOUGHT: Bainbridge Chorale has openings for singers in all voice parts for the 2009-10 concert season. Tenors and bases are especially needed. Info: (206) 780-2467 or www.bainbridgechorale.org.

BAINBRIDGE CHORALE YOUNG SINGERS: Has openings in its two youth choirs and Exploration Class for kindergarten and the first grade. Participants discover the joy in learning to sing well and in sharing their musical gifts with the community in performance. Info: (206) 780-CHOR or visit www.bainbridgechorale.org.

DANCE

BREMERTON DANCE CLASSES: The public is invited to attend dance classes at 4131 Pine Road, Bremerton. Pre-registration suggested, pay at first class; seniors and especially leaders encouraged. No partners required; class members invited to attend tea dance to follow. An intermediate west coast swing class meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays and beginning night club two step meets at 11:30 a.m. Info: (360) 877-5181.

LEARN HOW TO LEAD: Men, especially, are invited to learn the simple techniques of being a good leader in ballroom dancing at weekly ballroom dance classes at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, 4131 Pine Road in Bremerton. Info: Call Jan at 360) 877-5181.

BALLROOM DANCING: Is offered from 2-5 p.m. every Sunday at the Port Orchard Eagles, 4001 Jackson Ave. NE in Port Orchard, dancing to the live big band sounds of Eric Liebmann and Co. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for non. Info: www.foe2338.org or call (360) 876-2338.

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.

NUTCRACKER BALLET

POULSBO: Poulsbo’s traditional production of “Nutcracker” will be performed for the 14th consecutive season. Artistic Director Michael Falatico presents this classic ballet – following the original story – with new choreography each year. Featured guest dancer David Harvey of Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet in San Francisco will join local dancers from Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Kingston, and Silverdale. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27 and 28, and at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at North Kitsap Auditorium, 1881 N.E. Hostmark St., Poulsbo. Advanced ticket locations: Mills Music, Liberty Bay Books, and Liberty Bay Danceworks. Tickets for adults are $20; for seniors and children are $15; group rates are available. Info: (360) 779-7090.

NUTCRACKER SILVERDALE: Dance Arts Theater of Silverdale presents its 22nd annual production of “Nutcracker.” Mara Vinson, principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Oleg Gorboulev, former soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet, will perform the Snow King and Queen Pas de Deux and the famous roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 reserved, $12 general admission. Tickets for children younger than 18 and senior citizens are $8. Tickets are available at BrownPaperTickets.com, CJ’s Evergreen General Store in Bremerton, the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce, Poulsbo Parks and Recreation and Irene’s School of Dance in Silverdale. Tickets also are available at the door. Info: (360) 692-4395.

BREMERTON NUTCRACKER: Peninsula Dance Theatre’s 31st annual production of “Nutcracker,” will be performed Dec. 4, 5 and 6 at Bremerton Performing Arts Center. Peninsula Ballet Orchestra, under the direction of Alan Futterman, continues its long partnership with PDT, accompanying the dancers with the full ballet score. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5 and 3 p.m. Dec. 6. The theater is at Bremerton High School, 1500 13th St. Tickets are $25 for reserved seating (all ages). For festival seating, they are $18 for adults, $14 for students 11 to 18 years and seniors 65 and over; and $12 for children. A family ticket costs $60 and group and military discounts are available. They can be purchased at Bremerton Dance Center, 515 Chester Ave. Info: (360)377-6214 or go to www.peninsuladancetheatre.org.

PORT ORCHARD ‘NUTCRACKER:’ Port Orchard’s Academy of Dance presents a traditional performance of “Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the school, 4280 SE Mile Hill Dr., Ste. 101, Port Orchard. Info/Tickets: (360) 769-7277.

JUST FOR KICKS ‘NUTCRACKER:’ Just for Kicks in Port Orchard will present “Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at The Admiral Theater, 515 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. Tickets/info: (360) 373-6743.

holidays

INDIE BANDITAS: A holiday bazaar billed as “Not Your Grandmother’s Craft Fair” will feature more than 70 artists from Seattle, Portland, Bellingham, Poulsbo and beyond from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by live music from Battle of Land and Sea from 5-6 p.m. Nov. 27-28 at Woodward Middle School, 9125 Sportsman Club Road on Bainbridge. Admission is only $1, free with a can of food for the Helpline House. Info: www.indiebanditasbazaar.blogspot.com.

FALL FAMILY AFTERNOON: The Bainbridge Island Historical Society presents an IslandWood fall family afternoon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 28. The event focuses on the lives of the early Japanese settlers in the Port Blakely area. The event is free but there is a $5 suggested donation per family. Info: (206) 842-2773 or islandwood.org/events.

BAINBRIDGE CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY: Bainbridge’s annual Christmas in the country will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6. The event spreads through several venues: Sweetlife Farm, a cottage industry deep in the woods; the rustic barn at Hazel Creek Farm; Hajnalka’s Studio; the community room in Suite G at Lynwood Commons in the historic Lynwood district; the nonprofit Island Music Center in Rolling Bay; and Countryman Stables for free pony rides for kids in a covered arena. Info: www.christmasinthecountry.info.

STILLWATERS AUCTION: Stillwaters Environmental Center is hosting its annual yuletide auction from 4-7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the The Hood Canal Vista Pavilion at Port Gamble. Admission is $20 advanced, $25 at the door, which includes hors d’oeuvres, Hood Canal brew and other beverages. Tickets/info: (360) 297-2876,or info@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org.

SOUTH KITSAP WELCOMES HOLIDAYS: The South Kitsap community will usher in the holiday season on Dec. 5 at at the 11th Annual Festival of Chimes & Lights. The event begins in the early afternoon and lasts until approximately 8 p.m. There will be a pet costume parade, Christmas Bazaar, wagon hay rides and more. The evening wraps up with showings at the Historic Orchard Theatre of the world premier movie ”Mrs. Miracle,” based on one of local author Debbie Macomber’s books and a fireworks show on the Port Orchard waterfront. Info: Port Orchard Chamber at (360) 876-3505 or www.portorchard.com.

KIDS

CHILDREN’S STORYTIME: A children’s story time event in which a life-sized elf will read from “The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition,” at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Kitsap Mall’s Barnes & Noble, 10315 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale. The book, written by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell with illustrator Coë Steinwart, is based on a tradition Aebersold began with her children when they were young. Info: (360) 698-0945.

THE YOUNG ARTIST’S STUDIO: Children’s, teen’s and adult classes are available in drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture at The Young Artists’ Studio, 1124 McKenzie Avenue near Evergreen Park. Info: (360) 479-3505 or youngartists@msn.com.

STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY: The Poulsbo branch of the Kitsap Regional Library presents baby storytime (ages 1-18 months) at 1 p.m. each Tuesday and toddler storytime (ages 18 months-3 years) at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. each Wednesday, 700 Iverson St. in Poulsbo. Info: www.krl.org or call (360) 779-2915.

VOLUNTEER AT KIDIMU: Volunteer camp assistants are needed at the Kids Discovery Museum, 305 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge. All volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Adult volunteers also are encouraged. Info: (206) 855-4650 or lisam@kidimu.org.

STORYTIME: Barnes and Noble, in the Kitsap Mall, hosts a weekly storytime for kids at 11 a.m. every Saturday. Info: Call the store at (360) 698-0945.

KITSAPART SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: Offers classes ranging from cartooning to three-dimensional drawing to animal art for kids ages 8 to teens at its school, 3425 NW Byron St. in Old Town Silverdale. Info: www.kitsapart.com or call (360) 662-1542.

GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS

KINSHIP: The exhibit Kinship, displaying the works of metal sculptor Michéle Van Slyke and her daughter, Solia will be on display at The Gallery, 151 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge, through Dec. 1. Info: www.bacart.org.

LOOK BEHIND THE LENS: Women Behind the Lens, featuring the works of Cameron Bahnson, Deb Casso, Colleen Meacham, Diane Walker and Kay Walsh, will be on display at The Gallery, 151 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge, through Dec. 1. Info: www.bacart.org.

COLLECTIVE VISIONS: Mary McInnis’ display “The Intimate Forest: Paths and Trails of the Pacific Northwest” will be in the main gallery at Collective Visions from Dec. 1 to Jan. 16. A first Friday Art Walk reception is slated for 5-8 p.m. Dec. 4. Collective Visions is located at 331 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. Info: www.collectivevisions.com.

THE KINGSTON ART GALLERY: Harv Kolln, painter and sculptor of cedar spirit birds, is the featured artist for November. His show, “Art of the Wood,” runs through Dec. 6. The gallery is on Highway 104 in Kingston. Info: (360) 297-5133.

ARTIST’S RECEPTION: M. Wright Nieman’s pastel, oil, pencil, watercolor and charcoal works will be displayed through Nov. 30 at The Treehouse Café at 4569 Lynwood Center Road NE., Bainbridge. Info (206) 842-2814.

MOTH-HOUR: Visual artist Thomas Schworer’s encaustic-surfaced black and white photographs as meditations on grace and the shortening autumnal days will display through November at the Gallery at Grace, 8595 NE Day Road, Bainbridge. Info: gracebainbridge.wordpress.com.

AT THE TREEHOUSE: The Treehouse Café will present 21 Recent works by local artist M. Wright-Niemann through Nov. 30. The Treehouse is at 4569 Lynwood Center Road NE, Bainbridge. Info: (206) 842-2814.

AT THE ISLAND GALLERY: Duets — Six Local Artists, Twelve New Works is the featured show through November at the Island Gallery, 100 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. Info: (206) 780-9500 or www.theislandgallery.net.

VERKSTED GALLERY: Verksted Gallery’s featured artist Karen Lyman creates new handmade collectible bears, animals and seasonal items and art works in polymer clay a while enamelist Eileen Schneegas will consider quarterly change in techniques and a more finite selection of objects and techniques through November. The gallery is located at 18937 Front Street, Poulsbo. Info: (360) 697-4470 or verkstedgallery.com.

RUGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD: The Bainbridge Performing Arts presents a collection of beautiful wool and silk rugs from all around the world will be on display in the BPA Gallery through November. Shirvan Rug Gallery imports and sells a wide variety of new, antique, and contemporary carpets from Turkey, Iran (Persia), Afghanistan, and India. BPA is located at 200 Madison Avenue N., Bainbridge. Admission is free. Info: Steven Fogell at (206) 842-1163 or sfogell@bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

‘THE SURROGATE TRAVELLERS:’ Bruce and Patricia Overman return to the Dauntless Bookstore as featured artists during the month of November. This month, the images travel around France. Info: www.dauntlessbooks.com or call (360) 297-4043.

NIGHT ON THE TOWN: Every first Friday of the month, from 4-8 p.m., businesses throughout downtown Port Gamble are open late, most featuring local artwork while the General Store hosts a special monthly dinner. Info: www.portgamble.com or call (360) 297-8074.

OLD TOWN CUSTOM FRAMING AND GALLERY: Hosts Burley-based mountaineer/watercolorist Dee Molenaar in an exhibit entitled “Mountain Landscapes — Rock and Ice,” featuring landscape paintings from below sea level all the way up to 25,000 feet on K2, through the month of November at 3255 NW Lowell St. in Silverdale. Info: Call the gallery at (360) 698-1507.

LITERARY

AMY GOODMAN: The award-winning host of the internationally broadcast radio/internate/television program Democracy Now! will introduce her new book “Breaking the Sound Barrier” from 3-5 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, 105 Winslow Way on Bainbridge, free and open to the public, sponsored by Eagle Harbor Books. Info: www.democracynow.org, www.eagleharborbooks.com.

JA JANCE AT BARNES AND NOBLE: Suspense author JA Jance will be speaking and signing books at noon on Dec. 2 at the Silverdale Barnes and Noble at the Kitsap Mall. The event is free. Jance, one of the Northwest’s most prolific and popular authors, will discuss and sign copies of her latest Ali Reynolds suspense, “Trial By Fire.” Info: (360) 698-0945.

BETHEL AVE. BOOKS: Bethel Ave. Books, 1037 Bethel Avenue. Port Orchard, will host an open house on Dec. 4-6. From 1-4 p.m. Dec. 5, Tim Perry (Trilogy in Blue), Anna Childs (Big Book of Absolutely Animalistic Alliterations), and Sam Whittaker will be on hand for book signings. From 1-3 p.m. Dec. 6 Sheila Roberts will be signing her new novel, “Angel Lane.” Info: (360) 876-7500 or bethelavebook.com/.

‘LET IT GO, LOUIE:’ Eagle Harbor Books hosts a presentation by Gary Loverich and Bainbridge author Barbara Winther. They’ll discuss the immigrant experience of Slav people — mostly from two islands in the Northern Adriatic Sea — who came to America in the late 1800s and early 1900s and settled on the island at 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.eagleharborbooks.com.

MUSIC

AT THE CHUCK: The Wobblies, out of Portland, Ore., and Level III, a punk band from Centralia, and Atracity will play at 7 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Charleston, 333 N. Callow Ave. Cost is $6, $4 with a food donation. Info: www.myspace.com/thecharlestonmusicvenue.

OUR PLACE PUB & EATERY: Our Place Pub & Eatery will host the Michael Pratt Band at 9 p.m. Nov. 27. Our Place is located at 9322 Silverdale Way, Silverdale. Info: (360) 698-0340.

MOONDOGS TOO: Features a free, all ages live jazz series from 4-7 p.m. Sundays, featuring Mark Lewis and special guests through November. Info: www.moondogs-too.com, www.marklewismusic.com.

IMC FACULTY SERIES: Akiko Iguchi opens 2009/2010 Island Music Center Faculty Concert Series with an evening of Beethoven, Bach and Chopin at 7 P.M. Dec. 4 in the Island Music Center Concert Hall at 10598 Valley Rd NE in Rolling Bay. Tickets are available for $12($6 students) in advance at Island Music Center and at Winslow Drug (cash & check only.) Info: (206) 780-6911

PUGET SOUNDSTERS: The Puget Soundsters are performing their Annual Christmas Unity Benefit Choral Concert 7 p.m. on Dec. 4 at West Sound Unity Church, 1712 Trenton Avenue, Bremerton. An offering will be taken and refreshments will be served. Diane Evans directs the group. Info: Jeanie at (360) 871-3260.

SINATRA HOLIDAY BASH: CSTOCK presents “Christmas My Way – A Sinatra Holiday Bash” from Dec. 4-20. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays at Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 student/senior/active military, $10 children 11 and younger. Info/tickets: (360) 692-9940 or www.cstock.org.

BAINBRIDGE CHORALE CONCERT: Bainbridge Chorale Holiday Concert, Rejoice!, will feature the Mosaic Brass Quintet, accompanying a program of new and traditional choral works to usher in the holiday season. Performances are: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church, 11042 Sunrise Drive NE, Bainbridge. Info: (206) 780-2467 or www.bainbridgechorale.org.

THE HOMETOWN BAND: The Hometown Band, a community band with more than 50 members, will join the Bethany Brass Quintet in a holiday concert on Dec. 15 in a free concert to which all are invited. The location will be the Bethany Lutheran Church,7968 Finch Road NE Bainbridge. Donations will be collected for local food banks. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food, personal care products and pet supplies. Contact Jas Linford (206) 842-2084 for information.

WOMENS ENSEMBLE: Lyrica, Ladies Choral Ensemble of Puget Sound, a nonprofit, community-based choral ensemble for women, is hearing auditions for all sections. Experienced musicians are encouraged. Weekly rehearsals are at Saint Gabriel Roman Catholic Church in Port Orchard. Info: LeeAnne Campos at (253) 312-6074 or LeeAnneCampos@harbornet.com.

NATURE & OUTDOORS

KITSAP MOUNTAINEERS: Meet on the second Thursday of each month for social time and interesting program at the Kitsap Cabin, 3000 Seabeck Highway in Bremerton. Meetings are for members and anyone interested in learning more about the program. Info: www.kitsapmountaineers.org.

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. Info: www.pwckitsap.org.

farmers market

WINTER MARKET: Bainbridge Island’s Winter Market will be every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eagle Harbor Church, Madison Avenue at Winslow Way. Seasonal produce, oysters and clams, artisan breads, baked goods, Island-grown wines, jams and salsas and holiday decor. Info: (206) 855-1500.

FILM

‘HOME ALONE:’ A screening of the holiday classic “Home Alone,” in which Kevin McAllister is an 8-year-old boy left at home by his parents, when they leave with the rest of the family for Christmas holidays to Paris. It will play at 11 a.m. Dec. 12 at Bainbridge Cinema, 403 N. Madison Ave. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. The screening will benefit Toys for Tots. Admission is either a financial or food donation to The Helpline House on Bainbridge Island or Fishline in Poulsbo. Info: (206) 855-8173.

THEATER

IMPROV WORKSHOP: There will be improv workshops at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Western Washington Center for the Arts, 521 Bay Street, Port Orchard. Info: (360) 769-7469.

‘MURDER ON THE NILE:’ Bremerton Community Theatre presents “Murder on the Nile,” a rarely produced classic (also known as “Death on the Nile”). It’s a tale of intrigue and suspense, centering around a boat trip along the Nile river in Egypt. BCT is located at 599 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton. Performances are through Nov. 29, at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Info: Katrina Hodiak Lunore at frazzld@msn.com.

KCMT’S ‘SCROOGE:;’ Kitsap Children’s Musical Theatre presents “Scrooge,” based on the classic book “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens from Dec. 4-13 at the North Kitsap Auditorium, 1881 NE Hostmark, Poulsbo. Performance times are 7 p.m. Fridays, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. Info: www.kcmt.org.

‘FIDDLER ON THE ROOF:’ Ovation! Musical Theatre Bainbridge’s holiday 2009 production will be the Tony award-winning family musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” The performances will be Dec. 4-20 at the Bainbridge High School Theatre, at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturday sand 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15 for youth 12 and under, $18 for seniors (55+), students and military and $22 for adults. Info/tickets: (206)842-0472 and www.ovationmtb.com.

BPA’S HOLIDAYS ON THE EDGE: Bainbridge Performing Arts presents a special presentation of The Edge improve group: Holidays on The Edge at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at BPA, 200 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge. Admission, $25 per person, includes dessert and champagne or wine and one free raffle ticket. Tickets/info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.or or (206)842-8569.

‘SWEET CHARITY:’ The Jewel Box Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical, featuring some of Broadway’s most popular show tunes through Dec. 13 with curtains at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Sunday matiness at 2 p.m. Nov. 22, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 at 225 Iverson St. in Poulsbo. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors, students and military. Info: www.jewelboxpoulsbo.org or call the theater at (360) 697-3183.

‘PETER PAN:’ BPA and Bainbridge Dance Center (BDC) join talents to bring audiences of all ages a new version of the classic “Peter Pan” from Dec. 11-20. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, with a pay-what-you-can preview at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10. The opening night reception is at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets: $24 for adults, and $18 for seniors, students, youth, military, and teachers. Info/tickets: (206) 842.8569 or www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

MISC.

WHALES IN OUR MIDST: The Bainbridge Island Historical Museum is featuring the exhibit “Killer Whales in The Salish Sea.” Learn about our relationship with these magnificent animals from Native American Orca legends through present-day efforts at preservation. The museum is located at 215 Erickson Ave, Bainbridge. Info: www.bainbridgehistory.org or call (206) 842-2773.

SILVER CITY BREWERY: Will be a collection point for Central Kitsap Food Bank donations now through Nov. 25, offering a free dessert card to the person or family donating each bag of non-perishable food items. Info: www.ckfoodbank.org,

PLUS OR MINUS 50 SINGLES: Meets the from 6-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Cleo’s Landing, 11215 State Highway 104 NE, Kingston. Bring munchies to share and your own beverages. Info: (360) 297-4414.

‘MUG UP:’ At the Kingston Art Gallery every first Thursday at 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your mug and creative spirit and enjoy coffee and conversation with artists and those who love art every month at the corner of West Kingston Road and Highway 104, at Cleo’s Landing. Info: at (360) 297-5133.

FREE FIRST THURSDAYS: The Bainbridge Island Historical Museum is now offering free admission to the museum, located at 215 Ericksen Ave. on Bainbridge, during the first Thursday of every month. Info: www.bainbridgehistory.org or call (206) 842-2773.

KITSAP COUNTY CHESS CLUB: Meets for games from 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday night at the downtown Bremerton library, 612 Fifth St. in Bremerton. Info: (360) 377-3955.

THE GREAT NORWESTERS: Toastmasters Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. every first and third Thursday of the month at The Northwest Design Center — 18850 State Highway 305 in Poulsbo. Info: http://greatnorwesters.freetoasthost.net or call Kathy (360) 301-1864.

IN THE GARDEN

SUSTAINABLE SMALL ACREAGE FARMING: Sustainable small acreage farming courses sponsored by the Washington State University Kitsap County Extension will be taught at Kitsap County Fairgrounds and in Port Orchard this fall. The Port Orchard classes will run from 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 16 at the Bob Oke Community Center at Long Lake Park, 5448 Long Lake Road. The North/Central Class will be from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 17 at the Kitsap Fairgrounds Complex Training Center located at 1200 NW Fairgrounds Road in Bremerton. The registration this 12-week class is $225 per farm/family. Info: (360) 337-7225, awbergstrom@wsu.edu or http://kitsap.wsu.edu/.