Events
OPERA PREVIEW: Tom Sunderland, stage director of the upcoming opera — Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” — will provide background information and members of the cast will be on hand to sing selections from the opera; Sun., Nov. 2, 2:15 p.m.; Regional Library, Sylvan Way, Bremerton. Info: (360) 373-1722.
TRANSITIONAL TIME: The Olympic College Women’s Programs and College Success and the Washington State Displaced Homemaker Program will sponsor a one-day workshop for homemakers in transition; Wed., Nov. 5, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; free; Bremer Student Center’s North & South conference rooms at Olympic College Bremerton. Info or register: (360) 475-7530.
CHECKMATE: Drop in and play a game of chess with resident chess players from the Kitsap County Chess Club; Wednesdays, Nov. 5, 12 and 19, 6-8 p.m.; Downtown Bremerton Library, 612 Fifth St. Info: (360) 377-3955.
TALE OF SURVIVAL: Brownsville United Methodist Church will host a book signing for Richard LeMieux, Bremerton author of “Breakfast at Sally’s,” who was once a successful businessman who descended into homelessness and struggled back; Sat., Nov. 8, 11 a.m.; 8811 Illahee Road N.E.
HERITAGE REMEMBERED: Black Historical Society of Kitsap County to host an informal open house in honor of Veterans Day; Sat., Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Black History Museum, 1204 Park Ave., Bremerton. Info: www.kitsapblackhistory.org. or (360) 479-3608.
COME SAIL AWAY: Tickets are still available for the Bremerton HS Band Knights on Parade’s Murder Mystery Dinner, “Sea Loves Me Naut;” Sat., Nov. 8, 6-8:30 p.m.; seated dinner and show for $25 per person; all proceeds will help the BHS Band with transportation costs, uniforms, equipment repairs, etc. Tickets or info: Cheryl Knapp (360) 782-0239.
Meetings
STAR GAZERS: Olympic Astronomical Society will feature a lecture on astrophotography and one about the planet Mercury and the “Messenger” space probe recently sent there; break for refreshments and discussion included; Mon., Nov. 3, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Olympic College Art 103; visitors encouraged to attend.
GO TEAM: 2009 Central Kitsap & Bremerton Relay For Life team captain meeting; Mon., Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m., planning committee meets at 5:30 p.m.; Bremerton Church of the Nazarene, 924 Sheridan Road, East Bremerton. Info: (360) 871-4453.
FISH AND WILDLIFE: Manette History Club to feature retired Washington Fish and Wildlife Officer Bob Overly who will relate some of his experiences in the field; Tues., Nov. 4, 1 p.m.; Social Room of Manette Community Church, E. 13th St. and Hayward Ave.
GET CRAFTY: Central Valley Garden Club to feature learning design techniques using a mug and how to do centerpieces for tables; bring a sack lunch; Tues., Nov. 4, business meeting, 10 a.m.; lunch, noon; VFW Post 4992, 9981 Central Valley Road, Bremerton. Info: Betty Clark at (360) 697-1442.
STEPS TO SUCCESS: “10 Steps to the Holiday of Your Dreams” featuring financial and credit counselors who will discuss the best ways to avoid a financial holiday hangover; Wed., Nov. 5, 5:30–7:30 p.m.; Sylvan Way Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton; free. Register or info: (888) 282-5491, ext. 1113.
