Events
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; $40 per person. RSVP: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. by calling (360) 479-3886.
SO SMOOCHABLE Smooch your pooch at PETCO’s Valentine’s Pet Party Best Kiss Contest with the winner to receive a bag of Science Diet Oral Care dog or cat food and a tin of Yip Yap breath fresheners for dogs; Sat., Feb. 9, 2 p.m.; PETCO, 4209 Wheaton Way, Bremerton.
MONEY SMARTS Money Wise Women Educational Services hosts the Money Wi$e Women Conference to educate and empower women to achieve financial fitness, featuring three keynote speakers and breakout sessions taught by professional experts; Sat., Feb. 9, 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m.; Island Lake Conference Center; register online at www.moneywisewomen.net. Info: (360) 204-0982.
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.
BBQ BENEFIT Gaiseni Compassionate Ministries’ authentic southern barbecue featuring pulled pork, chicken, homemade cornbread, salad, desert and beverages along with music and a live and silent auction to benefit poor Romanian children, their families and communities; Sat., Feb. 9, 5:30-8 p.m.; Silverdale United Methodist Church. Info: Chris Snow at (360) 5433 or Mary West at (360) 598-6971.
Meetings
OLYMPIC BUSINESS EXCHANGE to feature Jon Byrd with Prudential Northwest Real Estate who will make a 10-minute presentation about buying up in a down market; Thurs., Feb. 7, 7:30 a.m.; Silverdale Beach Hotel; visitors welcome. Info: Dagmar Lacy at (360) 876-0706 or dlacy@olynorthwest.com or visit www.olympicbusinessexchange.com.
ALZHEIMER’S HELP Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group provides a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who also provide care to a person with dementia; Thurs., Feb. 7, 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Group Health Cooperative, 10452 Silverdale Way; free. Info: Cyd Wadlow at (360) 613-3537.
