Dam movie to be shown Jan. 27

The Central Kitsap Environmental Club will host a public screening of the movie “Return of the River” on Jan. 27.

This movie chronicles the dam removal and restoration of the Elwha River on the Olympic Peninsula.

The film will be shown at the Central Kitsap High School Theater, 3700 NW Anderson Hill Road in Silverdale. on Jan. 27 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Donations can be given to American Rivers, an organization that promotes river restoration projects around the United States.

Grand opening for Silverdale Wellness

Join the Silverdale Wellness Center crew on Jan. 28, from 5-8 p.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to help open their new business.

Located in the heart of Silverdale, at the corner of Blaine and Ridgetop Boulevard, the full-service wellness practice offers chiropractic, massage, thermography (breast health screening), weight loss with Ideal Protein, and interventional pain management.

With friendly, knowledgeable staff and a beautiful new facility, Silverdale Wellness Center seeks to be the wellness destination of choice.

The business is located at 9220 Ridgetop Blvd, Suite 100, in Silverdale.

KHS collecting food for pets in need

Individuals can help Kitsap Humane Society help pets of low-income and homeless families.

On Jan. 28, KHS is once again participating in Project Connect in Bremerton. The event provides free services to homeless families or those at-risk of being homeless.

KHS will provide free rabies vaccines to pets at the event as well as free pet food. Currently, KHS is collecting cat and dog food (both wet and dry) for the event. If you would like to donate food for this event, drop off items at the shelter at 9167 Dickey Road NW, Silverdale by Jan. 27.

For more information about these events call 360-692-6977 or go to www.kitsap-humane.org.

Real estate training program begins Jan. 26

POUSLBO — Evergreen Home Loans is offering Buffini & Company’s new training program, Peak Producers, with classes beginning on Jan. 26.

Developed by industry expert Brian Buffini and top producer Joe Niego, this 12-week course is specifically designed to help real estate professionals develop the habits, attitude and skills they need to serve buyers and sellers at a deeper level and build a fundamentally sound business by successfully executing the roles of CEO, COO and CFO of their own businesses.

Facilitated by Kym Mason, Peak Producers training is delivered through a series of DVDs featuring Brian Buffini, who teaches participants the principles, strategies and how-tos they need to succeed in any market. In addition to the video content, classroom time is devoted to group discussion of best ideas, synergy sessions, practicing crucial sales skills and receiving encouragement and accountability.

Throughout the program, students also complete action steps that help them apply the principles they’ve learned to their businesses.

The expected result from Peak Producers is that each participant will generate 10 leads and close three extra transactions during the 12 weeks.

Evergreen Home Loan’s past class exceeded this expectation with an average of seven closed transactions per student.

For additional information or to join a Peak Producers class, contact Mason at 360-731-7979 or via email at kmason@evergreenhomeloans.com.

AARP safe driving classes in Port Orchard

AARP safe driving classes are scheduled at the Port Orchard Eagles FOE 2338, 4001 Jackson Ave., in Port Orchard.

Classes will take place on a Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates: Jan. 28-29, March 25-26, May 20-21.

The cost is $15 for AARP members or $20 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.

Contact Ed Evans at 360-895-0305 or bigskyed@aol.com for more information.

Project Connect is set for Jan. 28

The Kitsap Continuum of Care Coalition will host the seventh annual Project Connect from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 28 at Sheridan Park Community Center, 680 Lebo Blvd., in East Bremerton.

A number of community resources will be made available to individuals and families in need. Information about housing, shelter services, medical insurance, legal services, youth and children’s services, immigration assistance and counseling will be offered. A free meal for anyone is part of the event, too.

Haircuts, vision screenings, eyeglasses, outdoor gear, hygiene kits, diapers and baby supplies, bus tokens and other items will be available.

There is no need to register in advance. Just show up and take part.

Accident prevention program set

The Washington state Department of Labor & Industries is offering an informative workshop to inform employers about how to prevent accidents in the workplace, called the Accident Prevention Program.

The workshop will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Feb. 11 at the Labor & Industries office at 500 Pacific Ave. in the fifth floor conference room in Bremerton.

Registration is required for planning purposes. To register call 800-574-2829 or go online at www.lni.wa.gov. Be sure to reference course #3-37-0002.

Washington State law requires employers to develop and implement a written safety program tailored to their work site hazards and needs.

This workshop is an overview of the basic steps to developing an effective Accident Prevention Program including:

• How to conduct a Job Hazard Analysis

• How to identify training and personal protective equipment needs

• What are the required elements of a written

• Accident Prevention Program Implementation strategies

• And the benefits of an effective program.

The workshop will also cover what resources are available through L&I to help you develop a written safety program.

The workshop is designed for all employers who need help writing or revising their safety program.

Labor & Industries is a state agency dedicated to keeping Washington safe and working. For more information, call 1-800-574-2829.

Juried art show to open Jan. 24

The 2015 CVG Show, a state wide juried art competition, will open Jan. 24 at the Collective Visions Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave. in Bremerton.

More than 125 artists will be featured in the competitive show. More than 270 entered the eighth annual state-wide juried art show.

The show will run from Jan. 24 to Feb. 28. Opening day hours will be 1 to 5 p.m.

Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday hours are noon to 4 p.m.

Awards will be presented during opening ceremonies at the Admiral Theatre with the Artist and Sponsor’s Reception Jan. 24 from 5 to 6 p.m.

Tickets are $17 and a VIP table of four is $120.

The task of selecting which artists were accepted into the show fell upon the exhibition juror, Greg Robinson, executive director and chief curator of the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Robinson reviewed over 860 images of submitted artwork to narrow the number down to the 128 pieces.

The 106 artists in this year’s show hail from 44 towns and cities. The artwork ranges from sculptures eight feet tall to hand crafted jewelry and computer generated fractal imagery to hand woven fiber art.

The show utilizes Collective Visions Gallery’s entire 2400 square foot space. Award winners will be posted in the gallery when the show opens at noon on Sunday, Jan. 25.

For more information, call 360-377-8327 or go to www.collectivevisions.com or www.CVGhow.com.

Group facilitator training set in Feb.

Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County will hold a group facilitator training sessions Thursday and Friday, Feb. 5-6.

Participants will learn how to prepare for and run meetings, lead groups in goal-setting and planning, facilitate decision making and more. From 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost is $300.

Registration ends Jan. 29. Visit kitsapdrc.org/facilitation.php or call 360-307-6152 for more information.