AUGUST 6
KCAC MEETING: The Kingston Citizens Advisory Council’s monthly meeting will be from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 6. Up for discussion is the Kingston Subarea Plan review final report, which will be forwarded to North Kitsap’s county commissioner, Steve Bauer, once KCAC aproves it. Info: KCAC Co-chair Greg Platz at (360) 509-3181.
AUGUST 8
LA LECHE: La Leche League of Poulsbo and La Leche League of Bainbridge Island will celebrate world breastfeeding week at 5 p.m. Aug. 8 at Lions Park in Poulsbo. Info: Ashia Mills (360) 779-4033 or toddandashia@embarqmail.com.
Rummage Sale: St. Elizabeth Orthodox Mission’s third annual rummage sale will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 and 9 in the Poulsbo Business Park between Bond Road and Little Valley Road. Proceeds will go to the building fund.
UPCOMING
BARN DANCE: North Kitsap Eagles is hosting a Barn Dance Aug. 9. The day will start with a BBQ cook-off. Bring your own gear and meat, judging will be at 3:30 p.m., dinner and dancing ($10) at 5 p.m. A hair auction to benefit Locks of Love is scheduled for 6 p.m. Dancing again from 7-11 p.m., with music provided by Bluegrass band Marilyn K and Co. 4230 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo. Info: (360) 779-7272.
SYMRA: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway will present Symra, a Norwegian folk dance group, on Aug. 11. A dance workshop will be held from 3-5 p.m., with a potluck at 5:30 and performance at 7 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. Info: (360) 779-5209.
NAVY LEAGUE LUNCHEON: League’s monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 12 at the Bangor Plaza on Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Luncheon is $15. Today is the last day to make reservations. Info/reservations: (360) 782-5500.
EYES IN THE WOODS: North Kitsap Trout Unlimited is sponsoring an Eyes in the Woods criminal observation reporting and training session from 7-9 p.m. and Aug. 13 at the Kingston Fire and Rescue station on Miller Bay Road. Eyes in the Woods is a statewide organization that teaches people who happen to see a game violation being committed in the outdoors what evidence to gather and how to report the observation to a local game warden. Info: Dave at (360) 297-2098.
ALTRUSA PICNIC: Altrusa International Inc. of Kitsap’s annual share-all Picnic in the Park will be at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at Evergreen Park in Bremerton. Info: (360) 692-3519
BRIDGE TOUR: Space is still available for Poulsbo Parks and Recreation’s Aug. 14 senior excursion to the Hood Canal Bridge and Port Townsend. Tour the work being done on the new floating span across Hood Canal and venture on to Port Townsend for lunch and shopping on Water Street. The day will end with a drive out to Fort Warden and a visit to the newly expanded Port Townsend Marine Science Museum. Info/registration: (360) 779-9898 by Aug 11. Cost is $27.
GENEOLOGICAL SOCIETY: The Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society (BIGS) will meet at 10 a.m. Aug. 15, in the Bainbridge Island Public Library Meeting Room for a workshop focusing on researching the ‘black sheep’ of your family. Mentors are available for beginners or for those researching other areas. Info: (206) 842-6059.
CLASS REUNION: The North Kitsap High School class of 1958 is celebrating its 50th reunion at 5 p.m. on Aug. 14 at Kiana Lodge. Info: Bonnie Thomas at (360) 697-6131; Jeff Hahto at (206) 842-4326; Bob Alness at (253) 565-7559 or Jim Martin at (360) 779-7701.
AMAZON EXPEDITION: Calvary Chapel of Poulsbo is hosting vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 18-22. Ages 4-12 are welcome to enjoy music, games, snacks, crafts, learning and fun. Info/registration: (360) 697-3795.
RUMMAGE FOR RELAY: A rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 17 will benefit Relay for Life. Info: Carla at (360) 638-1600.
PARLEZ-VOUS FRANCAIS?: L’Aventure Francaise Summer Camps, two age-appropriate French language programs, are offered by native speaker Myriam Mullen. Preschool camp will include stories, games, songs and crafts. Children’s camp is for ages 6-12. They will embark on an adventure that will include trips to the Seattle Aquarium and the Pacific Science Center, as well as cooking, arts and crafts, all while learning the French language and culture. Preschool Camp runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 25-29. Children’s Camp runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug 18-22. Register at least one week in advance. Info: Poulsbo Parks and Recreation (360) 779-9898.
BIBLE STUDY: A women’s Bible study focusing on the Book of Hebrews will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Poulsbo Community Church office. Info: (360) 598-5377.
ONGOING
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: The North Kitsap Fishline Food Bank is starting its 2008-09 school supplies program which provides K-12 children in need with basic school supplies. Items such as glue sticks, loose-leaf notebook paper, colored pencils, washable color markers, spiral paper and more are needed. For a complete list of needed supplies contact Fishline at (360) 779-5190 or info@nkfishline.org. Supplies must be received by Aug. 15. Monetary donations may be made in lieu of supplies. Supplies and checks may be dropped off at Fishline 18916 3rd Ave. NE Poulsbo or mailed to NKFL, PO Box 1517, Poulsbo 98370.
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.
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.
SUMMER FUN AT NAVAL MUSEUM: Kids and parents are invited to drop in from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. every Wednesday this summer for free hands-on activities about the undersea. There will be water tables, face painting, sidewalk chalk, undersea stories and films. Boots the Diver, the museum mascot, will appear. Each Wednesday will feature a different craft activity. Topics include fish prints, famous submersibles, deep sea diving, Navy uniform heritage, locomotion in the ocean and sinking and floating. Info: (360) 396-5547.
JEWISH SUNDAY SCHOOL: Chavurat Shir Hayam is currently accepting applications for September enrollment. Info: (206) 855-7924 or www.shirhayam.org.
HOTEL/MOTEL TAX APPLICATIONS: The city of Poulsbo is now accepting applications for continued funding and special project funding of eligible activities/projects based in Poulsbo and related to tourism, tourism promotions or a tourism-related facility. Info: Mary McCluskey at mmccluskey@cityofpoulsbo.com or (360) 779-9898. Application packets are due to Poulsbo City Hall by 5 p.m. Aug. 8.
PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT: Vinland Lutheran Preschool is now enrolling for fall classes for children 2-5 years old. Info: Sherry Gutierrez at (360) 779-3428 for more information.
HANSVILLE CO-OP PRESCHOOL PLAYDATES: The Hansville Co-op Preschool will host several play dates at various area parks throughout the summer. The group meets at 11 a.m. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the company of other kids and adults. Info: (360) 271-8502 or www.hansvillepreschool.org.
BUSINESS NETWORKING: The Waterfront Professionals, Poulsbo’s core group of BNI Western Washington, meets every Tuesday from 11-12:30 p.m. at the Bayside Broiler, 18779 Front St. NE in Poulsbo. 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.
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.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Kingston Historical Society meets in the Indianola Room of the Kingston Community Center at 10 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month from January to October. The group works to collect stories and preserve pictures of Kingston and its vicinity. Visitors are welcome.
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.
BUSINESS NETWORKING: A new Business Networking International chapter is under way and seeking new members. The group meets each Tuesday at Bayside Broiler in Poulsbo. Info: (360) 930-0380.
SENIORS HELPING SENIORS: The Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program currently needs volunteers to serve meals on Thursdays at the Hostmark meal site. Info: Nancy at (360) 377-8511.
TROUT UNLIMITED: Trout Unlimited planning committee meets at noon every second Monday of each month at Central Market to discuss and plan upcoming youth and TU member fishing and community events. Bag lunch or purchase your own at Central Market. Info: Al Miller at (360) 297-2490.
