Easter egg hunt April 4
BREMERTON — Kitsap Tennis and Athletic Center, 1909 NE John Carlson Rd., will host their Easter egg hunt and open house Sat. April 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Easter egg hunt is for children ages 3-12. It is open to the public and free of charge. Children ages three and under will hunt 10:15-10:30 a.m., children ages 4-5 will hunt from 11-11:30 a.m. and children ages 7-12 will hunt from 12-12:30 p.m.
The Easter egg hunt will take place outside on the KTAC grounds. In the event of rain the event will be moved indoors. In addition to the Easter egg hunt, KTAC will be offering tennis games for children of all ages.
The public is welcome to try out all the facilities including the tennis courts, swimming pool, racquetball courts and fitness center at no charge during the open house from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Easter brunch and egg hunt at Gold Mountain
Celebrate Easter Sunday with the whole family at Gold Mountain’s Easter brunch and egg hunt, featuring homemade pastries, eggs benedict, salmon with honey-apple glaze, a made-to-order omelet and crepe station and more. The little ones are encouraged to participate in our Easter egg hunts, which take place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Brunch will begin at 9 a.m. To make a reservation, call 360-415-6895. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for children and $15 for seniors. Children 5 years old and younger have free entry. Easter brunch will kick off our monthly brunches; for a full brunch menu and additional information, please visit www.goldmountaingolf.com.
Bremerton Elks egg hunt
The Bremerton Elks Lodge, one of the few organizations to still provide a free Easter Egg Hunt, is holding their annual hunt on April 5. The Sheriff’s Office will provide a rousing send-off promptly at 1:30 p.m., and children up to age 10 will have a chance to search for several “Golden Eggs” that can then be traded in for special, age specific, prize baskets that have lovingly been assembled and donated by the Ladies of Elks. The hunting ground is divided into age groups for safety, and parents are highly encouraged to arrive and park by 1 p.m. The barbecue will be fired up, so come early for a very reasonable lunch before the hunt. There is also a good chance that all young-at-heart patrons can have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. The lodge is located at 4131 Pine Rd. NE in Bremerton. For information on other fun events, please go to bpoe1181.org, and click on the calendar button.
AARP Smart Driver course
Be a safer driver with the AARP Smart Driver program. Bremerton Senior Center, 1140 Nipsic Ave. April 20-21, also June 22-23 (Mondays and Tuesdays). 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. $15 for AARP members; $20 otherwise. Attendees receive a certificate that may be good for an insurance discount. Pre-registration required. Call 360-473-5375.
Babes in Toyland ballet April 18-19
Dance Arts Theatre of Silverdale will perform a “Babes in Toyland” ballet at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center on April 18 at 7 p.m. and April 19 at 2 p.m. Reserved seats are $20. General admission $15. Senior citizens, students and children are $10. Tickets available at the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce, Irene’s School of Dance in Silverdale, CJ’s Evergreen General Store in Bremerton. Call 692-4395 for more information.
Bonsai Club hosts former Pacific Rim curator
The Evergreen Bonsai Club will host David DeGroot, recently retired as curator of the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection, at its April 17 meeting.
DeGroot will present a program on displaying bonsai, including the use of decorative screens, stands, and companion plants.
The meeting will be on Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m. at the Crossroads Neighborhood Church, 7555 Old Military Road NE, in Bremerton. Admission is free and guests are welcome. For further information, please contact Ruth Anderson, 360-626-1264 or rutha33@msn.com.
Silverdale book sale April 11
The Silverdale Friends of the Library will hold their April monthly book sale on Saturday, April 11 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.
There will be an excellent selection of books for all ages and interests.
The library depend on the community to supply it with used books in good condition to keep our book sales providing such great selections.
Books may be dropped off at the library during regular library hours.
The popular Monday sales will continue on April 6, 13, 20 and 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All proceeds go to support the many programs the library provides to the community.
State Parks offers two ‘free days’ in April
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer two “free days” in April. Visitors will not need to display a Discover Pass for day-use visits to state parks. The two dates are April 4, a springtime free Saturday, and Wednesday, April 22, Earth Day.
Free days are in keeping with legislation that created the Discover Pass, a $30 annual or $10 one-day permit required on recreation lands managed by Washington State Parks, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources. The Discover Pass legislation provided that State Parks could designate up to 12 “free days” each year when the pass would not be required to visit state parks. Discover Pass is required to access WDFW and DNR Lands on State Parks free days.
The remaining 2015 State Parks free days are as follows: May 10, June 6, June 13, Aug. 25, Sept. 26 and Nov. 11.
Martha and Mary Luncheon April 26
Martha and Mary Generations of Care luncheon and auction will be hosted Sunday, April 26 at the Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo.
Here’s a small sample of what people can expect to bid on: A getaway in Sunriver, Oregon, for two. A full-year membership to the Resort at Port Ludlow Golf. Seattle arts and sports packages. Kitsap dining and entertainment packages. Fabulous baskets ranging from an aquarium set-up to a “girls-night-in” basket. Two separate flight experiences: take a ride in either a World War II bomber-or a fun and fast Van’s RV-7.
Call 360-626-7879 or visit www.marthaandmary.org/events/ for more information.
Meeting to discuss future of Silverdale community center
The Future of Silverdale Community Center will be discussed at a Central Kitsap Community Council town hall meeting on Thursday, April 16 from 7-9 p.m. at the Central Kitsap School District Jenne-Wright gymnasium. Structural damage to the community center has resulted in its partial closure. Several of Kitsap’s non-profit and community groups have been displaced and need alternative meeting space. Please come share your vision for a new community center with county commissioner Ed Wolfe. Jenne-Wright is located at 9210 Silverdale Way NW.
Kitsap MS walk April 11
Walk MS 2015 will connect thousands of people across Washington this spring – and comes to Silverdale on Saturday, April 11.
Walk MS: Kitsap County, presented by Haggen Northwest Fresh, begins at 9 a.m. at Klahowya Secondary School in Silverdale. It’s one of hundreds of fundraising walks across the nation that draw 300,000 people to the MS movement. Proceeds from Walk MS support research and local programs and services for people living with multiple sclerosis or who are affected by the disease.
To start a team, make a donation, sign up to volunteer or learn more, call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter, at 800-344-4867 and press 2, or visit www.walkMS.org.
Outdoor club meets first Wednesdays
BREMERTON – Peninsula Wilderness Club is an informal organization for people interested in the outdoors. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.
Meetings are held at the VFW Hall at 9981 Central Valley Rd. Go online to www.pwckitsap.org.
Registration open for third annual ‘Fore the Animals Golf Tournament’
SILVERDALE – Now is the time to register for Kitsap Humane Society’s third annual Fore the Animals Golf Tournament. Sign up today at kitsaphs.ejoinme.org/golf2015. KHS plans on making this year’s event on May 15 the most doggone fun ever.
If you’re not able to golf, please consider visiting the registration page to give a donation in lieu of your attendance. Money raised by the tournament at Port Orchard’s Trophy Lake Golf and Casting goes directly toward saving animals’ lives.
Kitsap Humane Society is a private, nonprofit, charitable organization that has been caring for animals in need since 1908. KHS admits more than 5,000 animals per year and has one of the highest lives saved rates in the US. KHS’ vision is that every adoptable companion animal has a home. For more information, visit kitsap-humane.org.
Learn how to build a lasting business
The Kitsap Business Forum will present “Lessons From Those That Last: Innovation and Relevance in an Ever Changing Market” on April 14.
Shannon Bruce, with Excell Puget Sound, will lead a panel discussion of Kitsap innovators who will share their challenges and provide valuable lessons that will help businesses remain relevant and thrive in an ever changing market. The panel will consist of Anna Reyes-Potts, Trulife; Bruce MacDonald, Applied Technical Systems; Jill Jean, Kitsap Regional Library; and Larry Nakata, Town & Country Markets.
Attendees will walk away with new perspectives, insight on what to “start doing,” “stop doing” and “do more of,” best practices and resources for leadership growth and sustainability, as well as inspiration and courage to move you to action.
The forum will be hosted on the third floor of the Kitsap Conference Center, 100 Washington Ave. in Bremerton.
Parking is provided in the Anthony’s parking spaces, first floor blue level for this event only. Program runs 7:30-9 a.m.
Anyone interested in attending should RSVP to 360-692-6800, or go online to register at http://KitsapBusinessForum.com.
Kitsap Jayhawkers meet April 4
Kitsap Jayhawkers meet Saturday, April 4, at The Airport Diner, at 11:30 a.m.
This is an excellent opportunity for former Kansans to meet and share their past experiences of living in The Sunflower State.
New members are always welcomed.
Attendees are invited to bring their memories of memorable Easter egg hunts, coloring and decorating Easter eggs, etcetera.
Call Doris Rice, 360-792-9151, for more information.
Humane Society garage sale set for April 10-11
Kitsap Humane Society will host a garage sale April 10-11. Donations of items in good condition to sell are being accepted. Contact Marg8733@comcast.net or call 360-692-0126 by March 20. All proceeds will be donated to Kitsap Humane Society.
