Kilmer to speak to Bremerton Chamber
U.S. Congressman Derek Kilmer will speak at the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce member luncheon on Feb. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Baymont Inn & Suites, 5640 Kitsap Way in Bremerton. Cost is $20 or $25 at the door.
For reservations call 360-479-3579 or visit www.bremertonchamber.org.
Juried art show open through Feb. 28
BREMERTON — The 2015 CVG Show, a state-wide juried art competition, will run through Feb. 28, at the Collective Visions Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave.
Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday hours are noon to 4 p.m.
Tickets are $17 and a VIP table of four is $120.
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.
For more information, call 360-377-8327 or go to www.collectivevisions.com or www.CVGhow.com.
West Sound Business Expo is Feb. 19
BREMERTON — The West Sound Business Expo is set for Feb. 19, at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds.
More than 150 vendors are expected for this year’s event.
From 2-7 p.m., there will be food and activities for children.
For more information or the register as a vendor, call the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce at 360-479-3579.
Women in agriculture conference Feb. 21
BREMERTON —People can now register for the fourth annnual Women in Agriculture Conference which offers women an opportunity to gather for a one-day event featuring knowledgeable speakers, inspiring stories, practical advice for improving farm management skills and networking with other women producers.
The conference is set for 8:30 a.m. Feb. 21 at the Norm Dicks Government Center.
Speakers will be Emily Asmus from Welcome Table Farms in Walla Walla and Erica Mills from Claxon Marketing in Seattle.
Registration fee is $30 but there is a $25 early bird special between until Feb. 13. It includes a light breakfast, lunch, handouts and tools you can use.
To learn more, view specific event locations, or to register, visit www.womeninag.wsu.edu.
Partial scholarships are available for aspiring farmers, college ag students and 4-H and FFA members. Contact Margaret at viebrock@wsu.edu for an application.
Visit www.WomenInAg.wsu.edu to register or for more information, or contact Donna Rolen at WSU Extension at donna.rolen@wsu.edu or 509-745-8531.
Tax experts collecting for food bank
SILVERDALE —Dennis Bryan and Johnnie Hawkins, owners of Parker Mooers and Cena and Olympic Tax and Business Consulting, along with associated financial advisor, Peter J. Taafe, will partner to collecting unopened, nonperishable food, laundry detergent, and diapers for the Central Kitsap Food Bank.
A collection bin has been set up in the lobby at 9222 NW Bayshore Dr, Suite 150. Items will be accepted until April 15.
For more information, call 360-692-8808.
Coontz to address gender equality
BREMERTON — The League of Women Voters of Kitsap will host popular Northwest speaker while enjoying a seared steelhead brunch on Feb. 21.
The event, featuring author Stephanie Coontz, is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside. Cost is $28.50.
Coontz will discuss “A 50-Year Perspective on Gender Equality: How Far Have We Come? Where Do We Need to Go Next?”
She lectures all over the United States and the world on issues ranging from the gender gap to equal rights to same-sex relationships.
Her work has been featured in many newspapers such as The New York Times and she is frequently interviewed on national television and radio. Her books include “The Way We Never Were” and “The Way We Really Are.”
For information, call 925-640-9002. To purchase tickers, go online to http://lwvk-coontz.browntickets.com.
Bi-monthly lunches at The Willows
BREMERTON — Cascades of Bremerton, a continuing care campus retirement community located at 3201 Pine Rd., is hosting an event the second and fourth Sunday of each month with seating at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for seniors and their families.
A buffet will be served at The Willows for $10 per guest.
RSVP is required by the second Friday prior to the lunch. Call 360-479-8522 for reservation.
Meals on Wheels needs volunteers
BREMERTON — The Bremerton area Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteer home-delivery drivers on Fridays.
Volunteers deliver hot meals to homebound seniors in the Bremerton area. The time commitment is 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Drivers use their own vehicles, however mileage reimbursement is available.
For more information, call 360-377-8511 between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
KACE seeking ESL volunteers
BREMERTON — The Kitsap Adult Center for Education (KACE) is seeking volunteers who could help adults improve their reading, writing and other basic skills. There are opportunities to assist foreign-born adults in English as a Second Language (ESL).
To receive an application packet, contact KACE at 360-373-1539 or via email at info@kacewa.org. Applications are available at www.kacewa.org or stop by the KACE office and complete your application and to receive further information.
Support group meeting monthly
BREMERTON — A free support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of individuals with memory loss is held the fourth Wednesday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Harrison Medical Center Annex, 750 Lebo Blvd.
Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a place for caregivers to learn and gain support from others caring for a person with memory loss.
Support groups serve as an opportunity for participants to receive information on care management, available services, and current research and treatment options. Contact Patti Denman at 206-402-9857 for more information.
Bonsai Club meeting and flea market
The Evergreen Bonsai Club will meet on Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at Crossroads Neighborhood Church, 7555 Old Military Road NE in Bremerton. This will be a hands-on meeting: bring a tree to work on or for advice. There will also be a flea market.
For further information, contact Terry at 360-277-9288 or tayers@gmail.com.
Activity club meets first Wednesdays
Peninsula Wilderness Club is an informal organization for people interested in active outdoor pursuits. Hiking, backpacking, skiing, kayaking, mountain climbing, rock climbing and bicycle riding are some of the main activities. The public is cordially invited to club meetings, held on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Meetings are hosted at the VFW Hall at 9981 Central Valley Road in Bremerton. More information is available at pwckitsap.org.
Silverdale book sales
The Silverdale Friends of the Library will hold their monthly book sale on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hess room of the library, located at 3450 NW Carlton St. in old town Silverdale.
The Monday sales will be held on Feb. 2, Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The library will be closed on Feb. 16 in honor of President’s day. There will be no book sale on that day. Book donations may be dropped off at the library during regular library hours. All proceeds from our sales go to support the many programs that the library provides to the community.
Kitsap Senior Singles meet Feb. 15
Calling all single seniors–please bring your favorite dish to share while you meet new frends and play cards at a Kitsap Senior Singles meeting on Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. It will be hosted at 3201 Pine Road NE in East Bremerton (The Willows). For more information call Rublee at 360-698-1175 or Larraine at 360-871-2996.
Representatives needed on parks board
Kitsap County Commissioners are seeking representatives from Central Kitsap to serve on the parks and recreation advisory board. Members provide input and advice to the Kitsap County Parks and Recreation director and board of commissioners regarding the acquisition, development and administration of county park properties.
The board meets from 5-7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at various locations throughout the county.
For more information visit www.kitsapgov.com/parks/Parks/Pages/PRAB.htm or contact Kitsap County Volunteer Services at 360-337-4650, or email rpirtle@co.kitsap.wa.us. To apply, visit www.kitsapgov.com/volunteer.
