WEDNESDAY 19
RELAY FOR LIFE: Relay for Life of North Kitsap 2009 invites you to join them at the next organizing committee meeting today from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Poulsbo Middle School library. There are several chair positions open. For info: call Kim Poole at (360) 535-8099.
KINGSTON PUGET SOUND ANGLERS: The Kingston Puget Sound Anglers chapter meeting is at 7 p.m. today. Jesse Roksa and Chris Cerveny from Island View Marine Center will speak about boat maintenance and proper ways to winterize. The meeting will be at the Kingston Cove Yacht Club, 25915 Washington Blvd NE, Kingston. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. Info: (360) 930-3223.
UPCOMING
FISHLINE AUCTION: North Kitsap Fishline’s gala wine tasting and auction event will be held Nov. 22 from 6-9 p.m. at the Poulsbo Sons of Norway. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Fishline Thrift Store. To donate auction items or for more information, call (360) 779-5190.
SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA: There will be a Christmas Shopping Extravaganza on Nov.22 from 2-4 p.m. at the Galletta School of Dance Studio in PoulsboVillage. Choose from Cookie Lee Jewelry, Pampered Chef, home interiors, lavender gifts, gourmet cookies and more. There will also be free babysitting and food samples. Sales will benefit the school’s spring production.
SALMON TOURS: Celebrate the return of salmon to Kitsap County streams. See salmon and learn from salmon experts at Fish Park in Poulsbo. Stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Biologists will be presenting. All ages are welcome. This is a free event. For directions and more information visit www.wsg.washington.edu and click on Salmon Viewing or call Kitsap County Open Line at (360) 337-5777.
TOY DRIVE: North Kitsap Fishline Food Bank’s holiday toy drive is now in progress. New, unwrapped gifts for infants to 16-year-olds are needed to help supply the Fishline Toy Shop. Last year 350 children from disadvantaged families received a gift personally selected by their parents. This year 400 children are expected. Drop off locations include the North Kitsap Herald, Land America/Transnations, Curves and West Sound Taekwondo. For more info: contact Karen Timken at 360-779-5190 or director@nkfishline.org. Gifts must be received no later than Dec. 5. Also, monetary donations may be made in lieu of gifts. Gifts and checks may be dropped off at Fishline, 18916 3rd Ave. NE Poulsbo, or mailed to NKFL, PO Box 1517, Poulsbo 98370.
FESTIVAL OF THE TABLE: The Suquamish United Church of Christ is holding a “Festival of the Table” Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring a silent auction of creative centerpieces and gift baskets sponsored by local businesses and individuals. It will also include a bakesale of Christmas goodies, fresh evergreen swags, handmade gifts, books and collectable bargains. Proceeds will go to community non-profits in Suquamish and Poulsbo. For more info or to donate: Jeanie Maier at maiermike@msn.com or (360) 779-1602.
ONGOING
FISHLINE: North Kitsap Fishline is now accepting applications for positions on the Fishline Board of Directors. Applications can be picked up at Fishline or found at www.nkfishline.org and are due no later than Dec. 10. They can be mailed to NKFL, PO Box 1570, Poulsbo, 98370, faxed to (360) 779-9516 or emailed to director@nkfishline.org.
ENTERTAINERS: The Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program is looking for volunteer entertainers to perform during the holidays at Chuckwagon mealsites throughout the county. The time commitment is from 11 a.m. to noon. If you have a talent you would like to share, call Nancy at (360) 377-8511.
BIZ BUILDERS: The Poulsbo Dynamic chapter of Biz Builders has moved its meeting location to Emily’s Bistro on Powder Hill in Poulsbo. The group now meets at Emily’s every Tuesday from 11:05 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. for business networking and to participate in professional development discussions and presentations. Guests are always welcome and potential new members are encouraged to visit the group before joining. Info: (360) 710-1374.
FOLK DANCING: Classes are being held at the Sons of Norway lodge in Poulsbo on Monday nights, from 6-7 p.m. for adult beginners and 7-8 p.m. for continuing dancers. No partners are needed. Info: call Fred at (206) 780-8036 or Stan at (360) 550-6049.
FISH PARK: The monthly work parties at Poulsbo’s Fish Park will be the third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is welcome to join in to help this nature park grow into an urban experience for all to enjoy. A variety of tasks will be available each month, including eradicating noxious weeds, blackberry removal, park clean up, the planting of trees and shrubs, and more. Info: (360) 779-9898.
VICTORIAN FAMILY CHRISTMAS: Kingston Christian Church will host a Victorian Family Christmas at 6 p.m. on Dec. 21.
MAKE HISTORY: The committee of the new Poulsbo history book is searching for local residents older than 80 who were born in Poulsbo and still live here. Make yourselves known by calling (360) 697-3033 or dropping off a note to the committee at the Book Stop in downtown Poulsbo. The committee would like to know the year you were born, and a little about your life in the community. Please leave your phone number or address.
LYME DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP: A support group for people with Lyme disease meets from 3-5 p.m. the first Saturday of every month on Bainbridge Island. Contact for meeting location and info: Barb (206) 842-5491.
POULSBO Al-ANON: Meets Wednesdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church of St. Charles at 20295 Little Valley Rd. in Poulsbo. Contact: Dana C. at (360) 779-1900.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: A support group for women diagnosed with breast cancer meets the third Wednesday of each month in the Oncology room at Harrison Medical Center at 2520 Cherry Avenue, Bremerton. Info: Barbara Rodgers or Nancy Lorber at (360) 792-6880.
BUSINESS NETWORKING: The Waterfront Professionals, Poulsbo’s core group of BNI Western Washington, meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Woodfire Pizza in Poulsbo. The group is currently seeking new members. BNI’s mission is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional program that enables long-term relationships with quality business professionals. Info: Micki Peak at (360) 649-6589.
KINGSTON AL-ANON: Meets Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. in the Kingston Unity Church at 26011 Ohio Ave. N.E. (It Looks like a house; park in the back and come in through kitchen.)
KAFFE STUA: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway offers a Kaffe Stua luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. It is open to members and the public and features open-face sandwiches, soup, pickled herring, Scandinavian desserts, coffee and more. Cost is $9 per person.
ARTISTS’ LEAGUE: The Poulsbo Artists’ League meets from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Vinland Lutheran Church at 2750 NW Finn Hill Road. Info: Mike Clayton at (360) 692-3901.
MCS SUPPORT GROUP: The Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Support Group meets from 1-3 p.m. the last Monday of the month at the Poulsbo Library. Members suffer severe reactions to perfumes, cigarette smoke, car exhaust, dryer sheets, building materials, etc. At the meetings, members explore health-improving ideas, employment, housing, safe products and friendship. Info: (360) 697-6168.
BINGO: The Sons of Norway is hosting bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, early birds at 6 p.m.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kitsap County Schools are looking for tutors to help students in all grades in the areas of math, reading, science, history and social studies. Middle and elementary schools also need volunteers to read with students. Info: Jana at (360) 377-5511 or jbonny@lcsnw.org.
GNW TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking and leadership skills are learned at meetings of the Great Nor-Westerns Toastmasters Club. Meetings are the first and third Thursdays at noon at the Design Center on State Route 305 in Poulsbo. Info: (360) 620-8037.
SCIENCE CENTER: The Poulsbo Marine Science Center on Front Street in Poulsbo is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free, and the public is welcome to explore the center.
