Events

JESUS THE LION Peace Lutheran School to feature Dr. Peter Scaer of Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind. who will discuss “Jesus the lion: A new look at the Gospel of Mark;” today, May 10, 5-8 p.m.; and tomorrow, May 11, 1-4 p.m.; 1234 NE Riddell Road, Bremerton.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT King’s West School presents its production of Robert Fulghum’s “All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten;” May 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18; Fri. and Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; $9 adults, $7 students and seniors, $6 each for group of 10-plus; no babies or young children, recommended for fourth grade and older; 4012 Chico Way NW, Bremerton. Reservations recommended: (360) 377-7700.

HIGHER EDUCATION Information table on earning an environmental studies degree on the Kitsap Peninsula from Western Washington University’s Huxley College of the Environment; Wed., May 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Olympic College, Bremer Student Center. Info: Nancy Bluestein-Johnson at Nancy.Bluestein-Johnson@wwu.edu or call (360) 417-6521. Program details are on the Web at www.huxleyonthepeninsulas.wwu.edu.

CHA CHA CHA Latin American and ballroom dance classes with Don Ryan, learn to Samba, Rhumba, Merengue, ChaCha, Fox Trot, Waltz, Swing and Tango; new five-week series begins Wed., May 14, 7 p.m.; Bremerton Eagles, 205 Sixth Street, Bremerton. Info: Don at (253) 584-5534.

WELCOME ABOARD Kitsap Mental Health Services’ open house to welcome new executive director Joe Roszak; Thurs., May 15, 4-6 p.m.; 5455 Almira Drive NE, Bremerton.

GFWC Kitsap Peninsula Women’s Club’s installation of officers; Thurs., May 15, dinner at 6 p.m., meeting and installation at 7:15 p.m.; China House, 3249 N. Perry, Bremerton. Guests welcome to attend. RSVP for dinner by May 13. Info: Nina at (360) 698-0087 or e-mail gfwckitsap@hotmail.com or visit www.orgsites.com/wa/gfwckitsap.

ARMED FORCES Maritime and military history author Mary Kline Rose shares story of an enlisted man who kept a forbidden journal of his experience aboard the frigate, USS United States; Fri., May 16, 6:30 p.m.; Kitsap County Historical Society Museum, 280 Fourth Street, Bremerton; free, but reservations appreciated. Info: (360) 479-6226 or e-mail khsinfo@kitsaphistory.org.

GARDEN FUN Clear Creek Nursery presents Marianne Binetti who will discuss “Hot plants for cool places” followed by a signing of her new book “Container Gardening for Washington and Oregon;” Sat., May 17, 11 a.m.-noon; Ed Hume also will present info. on adding fun to your garden; 3-4:30 p.m.; $10 each. Register: (360) 308-8210 or visit the nursery, 11688 Clear Creek Road, Silverdale.

SOUP’S ON Fifth annual “Chili and Corn Bread Cook-off” featuring 30 different homemade chilies and activities for kids; Sat., May 17, noon-2 p.m., right after the Armed Forces Day Parade; Lincoln Avenue Bible Church, 1250 Lincoln Avenue, Bremerton. Info: (360) 373-5075, Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., e-mail office@labchurch.org or visit

www.labchurch.org. 

HOME BUYING 101 Free First-Time Home Buyer Class designed to educate perspective home buyers on the home buying process, available assistance programs, credit repair, planning and budgeting, how to choose a Realtor and negotiating; Sat., May 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Westpark Community Center, 76 Russell Road, Bremerton; seating limited. Reservations: Ann E. Garner at (360) 792-8506 or e-mail agarner@bremertonhousing.org.

READ ALL ABOUT IT Friends of the Library weekly book sale featuring books, magazines, audio/videotapes, CDs and DVDs all donated by the community; every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Silverdale Library, 3450 NW Carlton St.; book donations also appreciated. Info: (360) 692-2779.

SING A SONG Kitsap Pine Chorus of Sweet Adelines looking for new members, welcome women of all ages; rehearse every Tuesday, 6:30-9 p.m.; First Baptist Church, 1410 Ohio St., Bremerton. Info: (360) 297-8414 or visit

www.kitsappines.org.

DISAPPEARING POUNDS Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS 977) meets every Wednesday, 9 a.m., at the Silverdale United Methodist Church, 9982 Silverdale Way. Info: (360) 373-1692.

Meetings

SMELL THE ROSES Kitsap County Rose Society meeting open to the public; Mon., May 12, 7 p.m.; Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue Station 51, Silverdale.

RESULTS Help build a healthy, peaceful community with RESULTS, a monthly, grassroots, advocacy organization — guest speaker to discuss education in Africa; Tues., May 13, 7-8:30 p.m.; Group Health Medical Center, 10452 Silverdale Way NW. Info: Donna Munro at (360) 692-6757 or www.results.org.

NETWORKING SKILLS Poulsbo Tip Masters, which provides a structured, productive program to teach members the networking skills necessary to grow each other’s businesses by providing qualified business referrals, to meet; Tues., May 13, 7 a.m.; Poulsbo library. Info: Kelly Muldrow at (360) 710-0509.

SHOWING SUPPORT Kitsap Polio Support Group; Sat., May 17, 1-3 p.m.; Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue Station 56, 6470 Seabeck Highway NW. Info: LouAnn or Bob Miller at (360) 692-1381.

ALL ABOUT HEARING LOSS John Allen to present information on hearing assistance technology at meeting of the Hearing Loss Association of Kitsap County; Sat., May 17, 1-3 p.m.; Iris Room, Harrison Medical Center Silverdale. Info: (360) 871-0997 or e-mail

jcallen@hearingloss-wa.org.