Events
BOOKS GALORE Brownsville Elementary PTSA Scholastic Book Fair with proceeds to be used to provide new books for the school library and fund ongoing PTSA programs; Mon., Feb. 4-Fri., Feb. 8; Brownsville Elementary School, 8795 Illahee Road NE, Bremerton. Info: (360) 662-8000.
KITCHEN CHAT Shain Hamilton and Mike Lindquist conducting a free seminar about kitchen planning; Tues., Feb. 5, 6-7:30 p.m.; Home Appliance Contract Sales, Silverdale. RSVP: www.WSHomeAndGarden.com/seminar.
TAX SEMINAR The Silverdale Chamber of Commerce is hosting a streamline sales tax seminar with the Association of Washington Business to educate business owners and managers about the implementation of SB 5089 — Streamline Sales Tax which takes effect July 1; Wed., Feb. 6, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Silverdale Beach Hotel, West bay room; no-host lunch. Space is limited, reservations required, call (360) 692-6800.
INVEST RIGHT Realty Station and Kitsap Credit Union are hosting a free real estate investment class, open to the public; Wed., Feb. 6, 6-7:30 p.m.; Silverdale Community Center, Poplar Room. To register, call Marlene at (360) 689-6836.
HEALTHY HEARTS “Wear Red for CAPRI” fashion show and luncheon to benefit the expansion of programs into preventable women’s cardiovascular diseases including “WomenHeart,” a support group for women with heart disease; Fri., Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Kitsap Golf and Country Club, Bremerton; $40 per person. RSVP: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. by calling (360) 479-3886.
DEMS GATHER Pre-caucus democratic party; Fri., Feb. 8; 6:30 p.m.; Santa Fe Ridge Apartments, 1405 NW Santa Fe Lane, Silverdale; all are welcome. Info: (360) 633-7439.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS Kitsap County Republicans will caucus at 11 locations throughout the county; people must attend the location that includes the precinct caucus for the precinct in which they are registered to vote; Sat., Feb. 9, 1 p.m.; visit www.kitsaprepublicans.org for caucus locations; attendees should bring photo ID and voter registration cards.
DADDY’S GIRL Daddy Daughter Dance featuring refreshments, flowers, gift bags and a souvenir photo; Sat., Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m.; Presidents Hall at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds; $15 per daddy and first daughter, $5 per additional daughter. Pre-registration required, space is limited, call Monika Scotti at (360) 308-9422 or e-mail mscotti@sinclair.net.
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.
Meetings
STAR GAZERS Olympic Astronomical Society to feature information on viewing the upcoming total Lunar eclipse as well as a presentation about binary and variable stars; Mon., Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Olympic College, Bremerton, art room 103; visitors welcome. Info: (360) 895-4335.
SO FRESH The Kitsap Community & Agricultural Alliance will present two members from neighboring Pierce Conservation District; Tues., Feb. 5, 7-9 p.m.; Norm Dicks Government Center, 345 6th Street, Bremerton. Info: (360) 779-6523.
NOSTALGIA The West Sound Military Vehicle Preservation Club to discuss the restoration of all military vehicles; vehicle ownership not a requirement to be a member; Wed., Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m.; All Star Lanes & Casino, Silverdale. Info: Michael Denall at (360) 692-9932.
NAVY LEAGUE Guest speaker is retired Navy Capt. Will Lent who will speak about the “Battle of Leyte Gulf.” which is considered the most extensive sea battle in history; Tues., Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m.; Bangor Plaza, NBK-Bangor; $15. RSVP at (360) 782-5500 by today.
