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

LATIN NIGHT: A Latin night will be hosted Nov. 21 at Seabold Community Hall on Bainbridge. The evening will begin with a salsa lesson. Latin nights are usually the fourth Saturdays from September to May. Lessons are from 7:30 – 8:15 p.m. and music is from 8:15 – 10:30 p.m. Please bring clean-soled shoes that leave no black marks. Admission is $10/adults; $5/teens and includes lesson and dance. Seabold Community Hall is at 14451 Komedal Road, Bainbridge. Info: www.educatedfeet.net or sheila@educatedfeet.net.

CONTRADANCE: Erran Sharpe will call to the Country Caper Celtic Trio at a contradance Nov. 21 at the Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Road, Bainbridge. The workshop starts at 7:30 p.m. The dance is from 8-10:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door, $5 for ages 10-18. Info: (360) 697-6192 or c_capers@yahoo.com.

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 the Bremerton Elks, 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.

holidays

EAT LOCAL: Poulsbo Farmer’s Market is hosting an “eat local for Thanksgiving market” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Poulsbo Library. Info: www.poulsbofarmersmarket.org.

HOLIDAY GIFT AND FOOD FAIR: One of the largest gift and food shows on the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas will be Nov. 20-22 at the Kitsap Pavilion at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds, 1200 NW Fairgrounds Road. The fair will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 20-21 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 22. Info: www.holidaygiftfair.com.

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.

NUTCRACKER POULSBO: Poulsbo’s traditional production of “The 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.

FESTIVAL OF TREES: The Harrison Medical Foundation’s annual Festival of Trees will be Nov. 28-29 at the Kitsap Pavilion at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 28 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and is a benefit for the Harrison Medical Center Foundation, which raises money for Harrison. Admission is $5 for adults; free for children 12 and younger and seniors 60 and older. Info: www.harrisonfoundation.org/festival/index.php.

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.

NUTCRACKER SILVERDALE: Dance Arts Theater of Silverdale presents its 22nd annual production of “The 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 “The 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.

KIDS

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

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

THE MANCHESTER GALLERY: The Manchester Gallery, 724 Bay St., Port Orchard, will host a reception and music and art demonstrations on Nov. 21. From noon to 2 p.m. Marilyn Kay and Company will play and sing old (and new) favorites; from 2-2:30 p.m. Claire Montrose will demonstrate the sculpture technique and the copper foil method of leaded and stained glass; and from 2:30-3 p.m. Virginia Pace will demonstrate encaustic painting with hot wax and dry pigments. The event is free. Info: (360) 895-4270 or pnuchims@aol.com.

OPEN HOUSE: Liberty Bay Art School, 20301 Bond Road, Poulsbo, is hosing an open house from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 21 to show the work of its students. Info: (360) 710-0545.

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.

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.

‘TOUCHED BY TONI:’ Port Orchard’s Sidney Art Gallery will be featuring art from students of Olga Nelson, better known in the local community as “Toni,” who has been painting and teaching watercolors for more than 30 years. The show will hang through Nov. 20. The Sidney is located at 202 Sidney Ave. in Port Orchard. Info: www.sidneymuseumandarts.org or call (360) 876-3693.

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

WEST SOUND READS: Guest author Barbara Kingsolver will read from her new novel, “The Lacuna,” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Bainbridge Island High School Commons. The event is free. Info: www.krl.org.

‘THE BIG BURN:’ Timothy Egan will speak about his book, “The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire That Saved America,” at 3 p.m. Nov. 22. The event is free and open to the public. Two seats may be reserved with the purchase of the book. The program will be followed by a question and answer session and a book signing. Eagle Harbor Book Company is located at 157 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge. Info: (360) 692-2375 or www.eagleharborbooks.com.

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.

SILVERDALE WRITERS’ ROUND TABLE: Meets at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at the Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way for support and development in a positive atmosphere. Info: Call Bob at (360) 830-4968.

LIBERTY BAY BOOKS: Has updated its listing for its book groups. All groups meet at Liberty Bay Books — 18881-D on Front St. in Downtown Poulsbo. Revised listings are as follows:

Joy Luck: 11 a.m. First Friday monthly

Daytime: 10 a.m. Second Tuesday monthly

Non-Fiction: 10 a.m. Third Wednesday monthly

Evening: 7 p.m. Third Wednesday monthly

Books and Brew: 7 p.m. third Friday monthly, ages 21-39.

Mystery: 10 a.m. Fourth Thursday monthly

Info: www.libertybaybooks.com, (360) 779.5909 or e-mail ibertybaybooks@embarqmail.net. 

SILVERDALE BOOK SALES: Silverdale Friends of the Library used book sale every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Silverdale Library, 3450 NE Carlton.

FOR CONCISE CRITIQUING: And stimulation, join the Fiction Writer’s Workshop which meets at 7 p.m. every Monday night at the Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse — 19003 Front St. in Poulsbo. Cost is $6 per meeting, which includes a latte. Info: www.poulsbohemian.com or call Marianna (360) 779-9199 for poetry or Sue (360) 297-3713 for fiction.

MUSIC

LIVE AT THE PEGASUS: Seattle songsmith Barton Carrol will performn at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 followed at the same time the next night by Seattle songwriter Terry Holder Nov. 21. Both shows are all ages, by donation at the Pegasus, 131 Parfitt Way on Bainbridge. Info: www.pegasuscoffeehouse.com.

THE CHARLESTON MUSIC VENUE: Hosts Spillbilles with Calling the Calvary and more at 7 p.m. Nov. 20, followed at the same time the next night by a Stand Up For Kids benefit for homeless youth featuring Ruxton Towers, Alpine Frequency and Miracle Max Nov. 21. Both shows are all ages, $5 cover/canned food for Stand Up For Kids at the Chuck, 333 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/thecharlestonmusicvenue.

THE ARTISTS FOR FREEDOM AND UNITY: Host Inherit the Wasteland with Pain Factory, Papercut and more at 7 p.m. Nov. 21, all ages, $5 cover at the AFU, 318 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/artfreeunity.

THE GLOBAL BEAN: Hosts Bainbridge Island gypsy jazz band Ranger and the Rearrangers at 8 p.m. Nov. 20, all ages, cup of coffee for the cover at the Bean, 2021 NW Myhre Road in Silverdale. Next week, there will be an open Celtic jam session at 7 p.m. Nov. 25. Closed for Thanksgiving. Info: www.theglobalbean.com.

THE SHINING SKULLS: The Shining Skulls will rock the HiFidelity Lounge, 2711 Sixth St., Bremerton, at 8 p.m. Nov. 21. Info: (360) 373-5454 or hifidelitylounge.com.

WINTERLAND: Hosts Stone Axe with Madmartigan and Pivot Point at 9 p.m. Nov. 20, followed at the same time the next night by the Big Wheel Stunt Show with Handlebar Mustangs and Midnight Salvage Company Nov. 21. Both shows are 21+, $5 cover at Winterland, 1220 Sylvan Way in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/winterlandrocks.

THE MANETTE SALOON: Features The New Affair with Chyeah! Chyeah! and Legends on Heroin at 9 p.m. Nov. 20, followed at the same time the next night by Coldshot Nov. 21. Both shows are 21+, $5 cover at the Manette, 2113 E. 11th St. in Bremerton. Info: www.myspace.com/manettesaloon.

TIZLEYS EUROPUB: Features the Mojo Blues Band at 9 p.m. Nov. 20 followed at the same time the next night by Seattle songstress Carrie Clark, Nov. 21. Both shows are all ages, bar w/ ID, no cover at Tizleys, located upstairs off Front Street in downtown Poulsbo. Info: www.tizleys.com, myspace.com/tizleyseuropub.

ONE SHOT MOLLY: One Shot Molly will play at 9 p.m. Nov. 20 at The Filling Station, 11200 NE Highway 104, Kingston. There’s no cover. Info: (360) 297-7732.

NEW BLUES BROS REVUE: The New Blues Brothers Revue will be from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 20 and 21 at the Clearwater Casino and Resort. Jake and Elwood are backed by a powerful seven-piece band of seasoned, professional musicians. The Clearwater Casino is on the Poulsbo side of the Agate Pass Bridge on State Route 305. Info: www.thebluespowerrevue.com.

OUR PLACE PUB & EATERY: Our Place Pub & Eatery will host The Spence Brothers at 9 p.m. Nov. 20 and 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 local jazz master Mark Lewis with Northwest legend, pianist Overton Berry at its Sunday evening jazz series, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 22. All ages, no cover at Moondogs, 714 Bay St. in Port Orchard. Info: www.moondogstoo.com.

NIGHT AT THE OPERA: Bremerton Symphony Orchestra and Chorale presents A Night at the Opera: On Location in Egypt, Spain at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center. Cost is $24 for adults; $19 for Senior/Student/Military $19 Youth-$8 Music from operas by Wagner, Verdi, Mascagni, Borodin and Mussorgsky. Pre-concert chat by Music Director Alan Futterman scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Information on concerts and tickets can be found at www.bremertonsymphony.org or by calling our office, (360) 373-1722.

ONE NIGHT ONLY: Bainbridge Performing Arts presents An Evening with Uncle Bonsai at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at BPA, 200 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge. The trio’s influences range from the Beatles to Stephen Sondheim. Some say Zappa cross-bred with Peter, Paul and Mary. Loudon Wainright III, the Roches. Advance tickets, $17 for adults, and $13 for students, seniors and military, are available at Vern’s Winslow Drug at 290 Winslow Way E. Info/tickets: (206) 527-3546.

YOUTH ORCHESTRA: The Bremerton Symphony Youth Orchestra’s season premier is at 4 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center, 1500 13th St., Bremerton. Cost is $5 general admission. Info: (360) 373-1722 or www.bremertonsymphony.org.

‘DIA DE LOS MUERTOS:’ Bremerton’s annual Day of the Dead show will be on display at the Artists for Freedom and Unity, 318 Callow Ave. in Bremerton. Free. All ages. The show will hang through the month. Info: www.myspace.com/artfreeunity.

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.

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

STILLWATERS SALMON VIEWING: Stillwaters Environmental Center will be hosting Kitsap County Strem Team “Salmon Stewards” at Chico and Dogfish Creeks to answer questions and offer an up close experience with the salmon life cycle from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 21. The Dogfish Creek location is at Poulsbo Fish Park, 228 NW Lindvig Way on Poulsbo; while the Chico Creek location is on Chico Way between Golf Club Hill Road and the newly replaced Chico Way bridge. Info: www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org.

STACEY O’BRIEN: Biologist, wildlife rescuer, and animal rehabilitation expert specializing in owl research Stacey O’Brien will speak at 3 p.m. Nov. 22 at Islandwood’s Great Hall, 4450 Blakely Avenue NE, Bainbridge. The event is free. Info/RSVP: Elsa Watson at 206.855.9057 x5 or email elsa@westsoundwildlife.org.

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

THE ORCHARD THEATER: Will be screening the fashion industry documentary “Coco Before Chanel” along with the roller derby flick “Whip It” and “Zombieland” this week, Nov. 20-24 along with a special showing of “Big Fan” Nov. 20-22 at 822 Bay St. in Port Orchard. For tickets and show time info, go to www.orchardtheater.com.

THE LYNWOOD THEATRE: Will be featuring the Sundance Grand Jury Prize nominee “An Education” this week Nov. 20-26 at 4569 Lynwood Center Road on Bainbridge. For tickets and show time info, go to www.lynwoodtheatre.com.

‘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.

‘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.

‘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.

‘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.

COMMUNITY

BIGS: The Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society will meet at 10 a.m. Nov. 20 in the Bainbridge Public Library Meeting Room, 1270 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge. BIGS Mentors will present “Breaking Through Brick Walls.” Suggested donation for non-members is $5. Info: (206) 842-6059 or www.bigenealogy.org.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS: Family members and peers of individuals with severe brain disorders (mental illnesses) have the opportunity to attend monthly meetings sponsored by the Kitsap chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. A family support group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church at Winslow and Madison on Bainbridge, and another meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at St. Olaf’s, 18943 Caldart Ave. in Poulsbo. Peer groups meet at 1:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays at Helpline House, 282 Knechtel Way on Bainbridge and another meets at 1:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Hostmark Village Cove Apartments Community Center, 703 Hostmark in Poulsbo. Info: Jim (360) 779-4291, Ann (360) 697-2142.

MISC.

‘BIG BOOK BUY:’ Bethel Avenue Books is hosting its 4th Annual “Big Book Buy” Fundraiser for the South Kitsap public school libraries Nov. 20-23. Books requested by the libraries will be on display at the store and available for purchase to donate to your library of choice. The bookstore will match your donation and 20 percent of all purchases will go to the South Kitsap Public Education Foundation to support SK Schools. Info: www.bethelavebook.com or call the store at (360) 876-7500.

BOOK SALE: The Bainbridge Island Friends of the Library are hosting a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 24 to benefit the library, 1270 Madison Ave N., Bainbridge. Info: (206) 842-4162 or bifriends.org.

ROCKIT ROOST ANNIVERSARY: The RockIt Roost, a pin-up/tattoo culture clothing and accessories store located at 10516 Silverdale Way in Silverdale, will celebrate its first anniversary Nov. 27. Info: www.therockitroost.com.

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 desert card to the person or family donating each bag of non-perishable food items. Info: www.ckfoodbank.org, www.silvercitybrewery.com.

‘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.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Meets from 10-11 a.m. every Monday at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church Religious Education Building, 18943 Caldart St. in Poulsbo. Info: (360) 394-5506, www.oa.org.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: The Gift Shop at the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport is seeking weekday volunteers for shifts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1-4 p.m. at 1 Garnett Way in Keyport. Base access is not necessary, store proceeds benefit the Naval Undersea Museum Foundation. Info: Call Daina at (360) 697-1537.

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.

VIOLINISTS TO FIDDLERS: Interested in turning your violin into a fiddle? An interest list is being compiled for an old-time fiddle workshop with Ken Waldman and Tania Opland. Info: (206) 842-2306.

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.

AGATE PASSAGE FRIENDS: A Quaker silent worship group hosts a discussion of spiritual poetry at 9 a.m. the first Sunday of every month at Seabold Hall, 14454 Komedal Road on Bainbridge. Info: www.quaker.org/agate-passage.

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. Participants will have a chance to conduct farm tours and field visits to see different operations and processing options up close. 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/.