GYMNASTICS: Spring classes are starting at Poulsbo Parks and Recreation the week of April 13 for youth gymnastics and cheerleading for all ages, from 18 months old and up, beginning to experienced gymnasts. Classes are based on four-week sessions with two sessions available before school is out. Most classes are $48 per session. Info: (360) 779-9898.

POULSBO HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Poulsbo Historical Society will meet at 9:30 a.m. April 14 in the Norse Room at the Sons of Norway Hall. Jim Trainer, arborist, will present a program on the heritage trees in Poulsbo. Info: (360) 930-0046.

CHEERLEADING: Classes at Poulsbo Parks and Recreation are starting on April 15 with Samantha Gillick, a NKHS Viking cheerleader. Class is for kindergarten through fifth grade. Cost is $33 and includes pom poms. Please call (360) 779-9898 for more information or to register.

OPEN HOUSE: West Sound Academy is hosting an open house at 7 p.m. April 16. Faculty, staff, and current parents and students will be available to give tours and discuss the school’s program of challenging academics and integrated arts. West Sound Academy, at 16571 Creative Drive NE in Poulsbo, is an independent school for grades 6-12. Financial aid is available. Info: (360) 598-5954 or visit www.westsoundacademy.org.

GFWC: GFWC Kitsap Peninsula Women’s Club will meet at 7 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m., on April 16 at the Subway on Kitsap Way in Bremerton. Members are collecting non-prescription medications and personal care items for the YWCA Alive Shelter. They have made special Easter bags for the women at the shelter. Info: gfwckitsap@hotmail.com or www.orgsites.com/wa/gfwckitsap.

STORMWATER WORKSHOP: A Fixing Puget Sound series discussion centering on stormwater runoff is slated for 7 p.m. April 16 at Stillwater Environmental Center, 26059 Barber Cut Off, Kingston. Cost is a suggested $20 donation.

BAND BOOSTER FUNDRAISERS: The North Kitsap High Band Boosters are hosting a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 18 at St. Charles Episcopal Church, located on State Route 305 and Forest Rock Road. There also will be a car wash from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AUTHOR TALK/BOOK SIGNING: The Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport presents an author talk and book signing with Al McLaren at 2 p.m. April 18 in the auditorium. He is the author of “Unknown Waters: A Firsthand Account of the Historic Under-Ice Survey of the Siberian Continental Shelf by USS Queenfish.” Info: (360) 396-5548.

EARTH DAY EVENT: Vinland Lutheran Preschool will host an Earth Day event from 1-3 p.m. April 18 at the school, 2750 NW Finn Hill Road, Poulsbo. The event will be rain or shine, so dress appropriately. Earth friendly activities and free play for young children and their families will be provided at the Children’s Play Garden at Vinland Lutheran Church and Preschool. Snacks provided. The event is free. Info: Call Sherry or Marsha (360) 779-3428.

CLEAN-UP DAY: Poulsbo’s Third Annual Clean-Up Day is April 18. Volunteers are welcome to join us at 9 a.m. at The Kvelstad Pavilion. Together we can all help to keep our city a beautiful place. Info: Marilyn at (360) 779-5984.

INDIANOLA FLEA MARKET: The 11th annual Indianola flea market and plant sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18 at the Indianola Clubhouse, with early bird sales beginning at 8 p.m. Admission is $1 for regular hours, $5 for early birds. Info: Raejean Barone (360) 297-7599.

SUQUAMISH CLEAN UP: The Suquamish community clean up will be from 9 a.m. to noon April 25. Volunteers should meet at the Suquamish Community Church at 18732 Division St. Reflective vests, bags and pickup tools will be supplied. Children 15-18 must have a permission form signed by a parent. Refreshments will be provided. Info: Sharon Nichols (360) 697-3504.

ONGOING

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Help The Nature Conservancy monitor Foulweather Bluff preserve during busy summer months and enjoy this special protected landscape. Volunteer stewards visit the preserve on a regular basis, remind visitors of preserve rules and answer questions. New volunteer orientation is scheduled for May 2 near Hansville. Info: Barbara French at (206) 343-4345 ext. 361 or bfrench@tnc.org.

GEOGRAPHICALLY SPEAKING: Pastor Don Jukam of Poulsbo First Lutheran Church will present the first in a series of classes on how the geography and culture of the Holy Land helps us understand the original meaning of many passages of Scripture. The class will meet during the Sundays in Lent at 10 a.m. at First Lutheran, 18920 4th Ave. NE. Info: (360) 779-2622.

STEP INTO OUR STUDIOS: The Hansville Arts and Crafts Guild’s “Step into our Studios” tour will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 24 and 25. The tour includes 12 artists at five tour sites. This event is free. Tour maps are available at tour sites and the Hansville Grocery. Info: Judy Bryant at (360) 638-0120.

BRIDGE CLUB: The Indianola Beach Improvement Club has a new, weekly ACBL-sanctioned bridge club. Duplicate play is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Indianola Clubhouse. Coffee and refreshments provided. Cost is $3 per session and $4 for periodic charity games. Info: Gene Alberts at (360) 297-4040.

NK FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: The NK Friends of the Library are looking for new members. The group supports the library by helping to provide some of the extras like summer reading programs, magazine subscriptions and various programs for children and adults. It meets on the first Monday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room of the Library. Info: Carol Jones at (360) 779-3809.

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: The Democratic Women’s group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at AA China Buffet, 3583 Wheaton Way, Bremerton, and features a speaker at each meeting on timely topics of interest both locally and nationally, as well as the no-host luncheon. Info: Jo Fox Burr at (360) 613-4042.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPPORT GROUP: Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with dementia. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia will be held the first Thursday of each month from 12:30-2 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative, 10452 Silverdale Way, Silverdale. Info: Cyd Wadlow at (360) 613-3537.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia will be from 1:30-3:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Martha & Mary Health Center, 19160 NE Front St., Poulsbo. Info: Lora Lehner at (360) 649-6793.

CYCLE CLUB: West Sound Cycling Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at Round Table Pizza in Silverdale at 7 p.m. Information about the club and weekly public rides is on the Web site westsoundcycling.com.

DV RECOVERY: A class on domestic violence recovery for women is offered. Info: (866)262-9284.

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. Kitsap Way, in the Subway Party room in Bremerton. Info: Dave Harris at (360) 478-7089.

ENTERTAINERS: The Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program is looking for volunteer entertainers to perform during the holidays at Chuckwagon meal sites 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.

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. Info: (360) 779-9898.

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 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. every Tuesday at Campana’s Italian Ristorante, 19815 Viking Ave. 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 the 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.

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.

LITTLE NORWAY TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking and leadership skills are learned at meetings of the Little Norway Toastmasters Club. Meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Info: contact@littlenorwaytm.com.

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.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION: The Alzheimer’s Association provides free information and support group from 12:30-2:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Group Health Cooperative, 10452 Silverdale Way, Silverdale. The groups are for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Info: Cyd Wadlow at (360) 613-3537.

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.

BINGO: The North Kitsap Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3586 will host bingo at 12:30 p.m. every Sunday at the aerie, 4230 Lincoln Road. The public is welcome, and the snack bar will open at noon. Info: (360) 779-7272.

FOLK DANCING: The Poulsbo Sons of Norway will hosts folk dancing lessons at 18891 Front Street. Beginners are welcome, and it is not necessary to bring a partner. Info: Fred at (206) 780-8036 or Stan at (360) 779-2460.

COFFEE CLUB: Local Edward Jones financial advisor Pat McFadden will host a coffee club at 9 a.m. the third Thursday of every month at the Poulsbo Village office. The informal gathering will provide a venue to discuss the economy, interest rates, stocks and other investment topics. Info: Pat McFadden at (360) 779-6450.

POULSBO LIONS: The Poulsbo Noon Lions Club meets at noon on Thursdays at the First Lutheran Church social hall. It is recruiting new members. Info: visit www.poulsbolions.org.

OPTIMISTS CLUB: The North Kitsap Optimists Club meets at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at the Poulsbo Inn.

DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY: The Nina Grieg Lodge No. 40 meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at The Sons of Norway, Poulsbo, 18891 Front Street. Info: Dorothy Walsh, (360) 779-5188.

LAP BAND SUPPORT GROUP: Anyone with a lap band, or thinking of getting one, is invited to Lap Band Support Group meetings from 6:30-8 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Poulsbo Library. Info: Mari Schielke at (360) 779-0050 or Susan Hancock at (360) 297-2247.

ARTISTS INVITED: Kingston Art Gallery is inviting local artists to be juried to become possible showing partners with the cooperative. Applications available at the gallery. Info: (360) 297-5133.

HANSVILLE TOPS: The Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter 1239 of Hansville meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Hansville Community Church. Newcomers are welcome.

AWANA: Children ages 3 years through sixth grade are invited to join the AWANA Clubs at Kingston Christian Church. The club times are from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the church. Parents may stay or drop off registered children starting at 6:15 p.m. each night. Info: Ron Cody at (360) 297-6558 or the church office at (360) 297-2551.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP: The Kingston Al-Anon Family Group meets from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Kingston Unity Church, 26011 Ohio Ave. Info: Jenny at (360) 881-0115.

WALKING TOURS: The Poulsbo Historical Society is once again hosting walking tours of historic downtown Poulsbo. Info: (360) 440-7354 or info@poulsbohistory.org.

TEAM SURVIVOR: Team Survivor Northwest, a women’s cancer survivor walking group, meets from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Port Gamble General Store. Info: www.tsnw-pt.org or Dr. Melanie McGrory at (360) 379-4767.

BUSINESS ALLIANCE: The Bayside Business Alliance, a group of business people from North Kitsap and Bainbridge Island, meets from 7:15-8:45 a.m. Wednesdays for networking, business education and fellowship. Info: Karen Cochrane at (360) 509-9199 or Lori Morgan at (206) 842-1255.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. Mondays at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church in Poulsbo. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Info: Jane at (360) 297-4886.

CHOICE: The Choice support group meets at 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the west wing of Christ Memorial Church. Info: (360) 779-5515.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: The Gift Shop at the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport is searching for weekday volunteers. Shifts are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m. Schedules are flexible each month. Base access not necessary. Store personnel receive a discount on all purchases. The museum is located at 1 Garnett Way, Keyport. Info: Call Daina, Naval Undersea Museum store manager, at (360) 697-1537.