Van Daggs

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Where it’s always warm in Kitsap

Fun places to play indoors.

Those looking to give sustainable gifts should consider a gift certificate from the Kitsap Humane Society. The recipient can use the certificate for a new pet when they are ready for the commitment.

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Have a holly, jolly sustainable holiday

May your holidays be sustainable and bright.

Yuck it up at the 30th Seattle International Comedy Competition at Bremerton’s Admiral Theatre Nov. 28.

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Five things to do or see the week of Nov. 27- Dec. 3

1. Amy Goodman, independent journalist and award-winning host of Democracy Now!, an internationally broadcast program, will present her…

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Health District proposes revisions to 2010 fee schedule

The Kitsap County Health District will present its revised 2010 Environmental Health fee schedule to the Kitsap County…

The forty bikes were sent from Port Orchard to Ghana last week were prepared by Olympic Bike Shop owner Fred Karakas (center) for Point Hope Foundation director Jan Haynes (right). Anna Karakas (left) helped her father repair the bikes.

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Port Orchard bikes will enhance African lives

A truckload of bikes from Port Orchard were driven across country last week, where they were due to…

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Events calendar | Nov. 20

ARTS & CRAFTS THE POULSBO ARTIST LEAGUE: An association of artists of all media, meets from 12:30-3:30 p.m.…

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What’s in a turkey | The quest for a local bird

Last year, a trip to the Poulsbo Farmers’ Market’s inaugural “Eat Local for Thanksgiving Market” inspired the idea…

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Guests won’t cry foul over this bird

How do you cook your bird? I know of three methods that the pilgrims may have used. They…

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The art of the conversation

By BILL MICKELSON bmickelson@northkitsapherald.com The holidays always tend to elicit their fair share of awkward conversation. Idle chatter.…

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Timothy Egan bring ‘The Big Burn’ to Kitsap

Seattle-based author Timothy Egan seems to have a way with disaster. In his last book — the widely acclaimed…

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What’s upcoming| Things to do the week of Nov. 2

Nov. 20 “Left Coast Punk” is a phrase MxPx coined long ago, describing their distinct style of punk…

A rainbow appeared over State Route 305 on Tuesday afternoon. The weather has been wet for much of the week and this weekend’s forecast calls for much of the same.

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Rainbow over Poulsbo

Eric Rasmussen

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Crosspoint’s superintendent honored for dedication to learning excellence

For Eric Rasmussen, leadership is integral to developing the next generation of community activists.

Eric Rasmussen

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Crosspoint’s superintendent honored for dedication to learning excellence

For Eric Rasmussen, leadership is integral to developing the next generation of community activists.

Tom Sharp

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SKHS grad found out if he’s ‘Smarter Than a 5th Grader’

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Port Orchard resident Jack Romo offers around a tray of mini-cupcakes at the Port Orchard Party on Saturday night.

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Port Orchard Party draws people for fun, fundraising

The 20th Annual Port Orchard Party took place Saturday night, providing a chance for local residents to dress…

Customers belly up to the buffet during last year’s Moondogs Thanksgiving fundraiser.

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Moondogs’ Thanksgiving fundraiser gives twice

Moondogs Too in downtown Port Orchard once had a rough reputation, but has recently evolved into a focal…

Collective Visions Gallery’s 2010 statewide art show — the CVG Show — is accepting entries through Nov. 19. A complete prospectus and info can be found at www.collectivevisions.com. Pictured: one of this year’s entries.

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Kitsap Happenings for the Week, Nov. 13-19 | Time, Date, Place

A community calendar of Kitsap happenings for the week Nov. 13-19, 2009

Pam Tempelmayr’s watercolor work — (‘Raven Dancer’  pictured) — is known for its “picture within a picture” complexion

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North Kitsap ‘Art in the Woods’ brings out the art of nature

Poulsbo watercolorist Pam Tempelmayr features the art of the salmon run, in more ways than one.

Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum curator Stanley Hess.

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Bremerton’s Aurora Valentinetti Museum marks a decade of puppetry

Perhaps that phrase “deal with” is an apt description for the labor of love which Hess and a…