Kitsap Solar U workshop July 21
5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, July 21 at Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County, 3559 Wheaton Way, Bremerton. This free educational solar workshop series covers all about how solar works in the Pacific Northwest, how it powers houses, all monetary incentives and what makes a great site at homes or businesses. Learn more by visiting www.solar-u.com/future-seminars, or call Clare at 206-297-0086.
Local students make Honor Roll at Oregon State
Local students made the scholastic honor roll for the Oregon State University spring term. A total of 1,017 students earned 4.0 grade point averages, and another 3,745 earned a 3.5 GPA or higher, a requirement to make the honor roll. Students also needed to be enrolled in at least 12 credits to qualify. The following students are local members of the OSU honor roll: Sean C. Mulholland, of Bremerton; stanley B. Palmer Jr., of Bremerton; Tanner J. Moretty, of Keyport; Kyle J. Bergman, of Silverdale; and Jaden P. Yuros, of Silverdale.
Peace Lutheran VBS camp starts July 25
Join Peace Lutheran Church for its 2016 Vacation Bible School camp, 9 a.m. to noon July 25-29, 1234 Riddell Road, Bremerton. Open to children ages 3 through incoming fifth-graders. The theme is Barnyard Roundup; children will learn Psalm 23 through memory verses, songs and activities. The cost is $15 per child, or $25 for a multiple-children family. Learn more at peacelutherann w.org/vbs, or contact vbs@peacelutherannw.org or 360-377-6253.
4th of July celebration hosted in Keyport
Keyport celebrates the 4th of July with classic small-town events.
The community pancake breakfast will start at 8 a.m. July 4 at the Keyport Bible Church Recreation Building, 15270 Washington Ave. The breakfast costs $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and military, $4 for kids age 5-12 and free for kids under 5.
The parade will assemble at 1 p.m. at the fire station on Pacific Avenue.
The events are hosted by the Keyport Improvement Club. For more information, visit www.keyport98345.com.
Open water swim at Wildcat Lake
Join the Bremerton Family YMCA in an open-water swim, 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 27. There will be a half-mile swim starting at 9 a.m. and a one-mile swim starting at 9:45 a.m. Each participant receives a commemorative T-shirt and swim cap. Each finisher will receive a medal. Awards will be given to top finishers in each age category. There will also be a raffle and music. The event is open to the public, and costs $30 to register. For more information, visit www.teamuify.com or register at the Bremerton Family YMCA, 360-377-3741.
