Erin Jennings

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Ask Erin: Social network challenges | Kitsap Week

How do I gracefully “unfriend” people who I see frequently in my community or who are mutual friends…

LS1 Christopher Cady greets his son Joshua as he returns home from school. Cady is one of the final three military fathers out of 600 in the nation recommended for the Military Fatherhood Award. Cady is raising his son

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A hero’s hero: Christopher Cady is a finalist for Military Father of the Year | Kitsap Week

Christopher Cady is adjusting to being in the public eye. “Today I had a guy in the bathroom…

Port Gamble resident

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Port Gamble grandmother shares her story in new book | Kitsap Week

Author tells of a traumatic time with her daughter and the joy that followed.

The trombone choir is made up of local community members.

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Slide into spring with the Peninsula Trombone Choir

The Peninsula Trombone Choir holds their spring concert on April 10 at 2 p.m. at Silverdale Lutheran Church,…

Colorful and tasty produce can be found at local farmers markets.

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To market, to market, to buy local staples | Kitsap Week

Farmers markets kick off their season this weekend with the opening of the Bainbridge Farmers Market and Poulsbo…

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bock of Silverdale are happy to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter

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Cheri Lynn Bock and Keith Patrick Austin | Engagements

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bock of Silverdale are happy to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Cheri…

Life

Where is the money for schools? | The Buc Stops Here | April

In 1977 a Basic Education Act was passed in Washington State, dictating a ratio of 20 students for…

Life

Sophomore soprano is rising star at Kingston High School | FAB Spotlight | April

This month the FAB (Fine Arts Boosters of Kingston  High School) Spotlight is on Addie Francis.  As sophomore…

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Kelsey Moss is 2011 Miss Viking Fest; Kaitlyn McKinsey is 2011 Little Miss Viking Fest

Kelsey Moss was awarded the title of Miss Viking Fest and $2,000 in scholarships March 26 at the…

Ask Erin

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Ask Erin: Nurturing childhood friendships | Kitsap Week

How to help your child make friends.

Michael Tomlinson's music touches on nature

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Feel-good music: Michael Tomlinson sings his heart out this weekend | Kitsap Week

Micahel Tomlinson signs his heart out on Saturday

Antiques are on display this weekend at the Kitsap Antique Show.

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Are treasures hiding in your garage? Find out their worth at the Kitsap Antique Show this weekend | Kitsap Week

Kitsap Antique Show runs this weekend, with dealers, appraisers and lectures.

Who remembers Whitney's Grocery? | A Glance At The Past | April

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Who remembers Whitney’s Grocery? | A Glance At The Past | April

The Kingston Historical Society is again requesting some help. The picture this month is of Whitney’s Grocery.  It…

This Camperdown elm in Kingston is one of only a few in Kitsap County.

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Graffiti mars Kingston’s rare Camperdown elms | Johnny At Large | April

Editor’s note: This is a debut column from Kingston writer, photographer and blogger Johnny Walker. He posts regularly…

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Stream health is a shifting puzzle | Water Ways | April

As the Stillwaters Stream Monitors ventured out on a raining Sunday ready to take measurements of dissolved oxygen,…

North Beach is a perfect spot for ferry watching.

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North Beach is a walk away from downtown Kingston | Trail Mix | April

Like many who live in the Puget Sound area, I enjoy a walk on the beach at any…

Ask Erin

Life

Ask Erin: Falling produce and recruiting volunteers | Kitsap Week

Ask Erin is a feature of Kitsap Week. Have a question? Write to ejennings@northkitsapherald.com

Mock-orange is a fragrant shrub that smells of sweet citrus.

Life

When gardening, think local | Kitsap Week

Native plants know how to get the job done

Your front doorway makes a lasting first impression. Freshen up the area with a coat of paint and some colorful flowers.

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Make your home sparkle | Kitsap Week

Ideas to make your home look its best...either for yourself or a buyer

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Card or gift for host shows appreciation | Kitsap Week

When my family is invited to a casual dinner party at a friend's home and I am asked…