Ladies’ Night Out
BREMERTON – Get out and about for a great evening of food, fun and shopping at over 50 Bremerton and Manette businesses during the Ladies’ Night Out June 4 from 5-8 p.m. Shuttles between Bremerton and Manette will be provided. Maps and goodie bags available at the corner of 4th and Pacific. Visit www.facebook.com/bremertonladies for more information.
Human trafficking talk June 24
BREMERTON – A presentation “Human Trafficking: Behind Closed Doors in Kitsap” will be hosted June 24 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McCloud’s Grill House, 2901 Perry Ave., in Bremerton. The I-5 corridor is one of the most traveled routes for sex traffickers and slave traders. Join Shannon Bruce, Excell Puget Sound Kitsap group leader, as she facilitates a panel discussion on this disturbing trend.
Reserve your lunch at www.silverdalechamber.com or call 360-692-6800.
CK Fire and Rescue Kids’ Day June 6
KITSAP – Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue will hose their 30th Annual Kitsap County Kids’ Day at the fairgrounds 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 6. This free event is a fire and life safety event for kids of all ages. It features inside booths, entertainment and food, as well as an entire outdoor area with “touch-a-truck” displays and demonstrations by firefighters.
This one day event usually draws around 4,000 attendees.
One of the biggest draws of the event is the bike helmet fitting area. Bike helmets will be offered to children and adults at no cost.
Get rid of your junk furniture
KITSAP – The Junk Furniture Roundup will be hosted Sunday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This ONE-DAY ONLY event is held at the Olympic View Transfer Station in the Olympic View Industrial Park across from the Bremerton National Airport on Highway 3.
Residential customers may bring the following non-repairable unusable furniture to the Olympic View Transfer Station at no charge for disposal during this event: Bookcases, tables and chairs, desks, patio furniture, mattresses, file cabinets, entertainment centers, sofas, sleeper sofas, beds, dressers and baby furniture.
Household hazardous waste is not accepted at this event. All loads are pre-screened on site.
Residents should be sure the items they bring for disposal are not in good enough condition for reuse by local charities. The Solid Waste Division homepage at www.kitsapgov.com/sw has a complete list of locations to donate good, usable items. Furniture that is too good to toss can also be listed on the www.2good2toss.com website. Residents can list items at no cost. All items listed must sell for $99 or less. Many items are free.
Heart for the Homeless 5K Run/Walk
BREMERTON – The Kitsap Rescue Mission hosts its Heart for the Homeless 5K Bridge-to-Bridge Run both to raise awareness of homelessness in Kitsap County and to raise funds to support Kitsap Rescue Mission’s services to the homeless and poor.
The event will be hosted on Saturday, June 13. Registration opens at 8:15 a.m. Walkers start at 8:45 a.m. and runners start at 9 a.m.
The run/walk starts at Evergreen Park in Bremerton, goes across both the Warren and Manette bridges and ends back at Evergreen Park. The event is suitable for families and for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Registration is $20. Register by May 30 and get a free tee shirt. Register on the web at www.kitsaprescue.org.
The event also has a special family rate of $10 per person for families of three or more (this special rate does not include a t-shirt.)
Explore Guillemot Cove
SEABECK – Beach Naturalist volunteers are leading a free beach exploration at Guillemot Cove Kitsap County Park. Learn more about marine life and shorelines on Saturday, June 6, from 12-3 p.m.
The group will meet at the parking lot Guillemot Cove at noon.
Hikers will learn about critters, seaweeds, and plants that live on area beaches.
For more information visit WSU’s website at http//kitsap.wsu.edu or call 360-337-7224.
Alzheimer’s seminar June 19
SILVERDALE – The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting an “Early Stage Memory Loss” seminar providing information specific to those with mild memory loss. This class aims to provide education and supportive discussion on topics such as: medical causes and treatments; planning next steps; and strategies for coping. This seminar will be held on Friday, June 19 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. in Silverdale. Pre-registration is required. For more information call Katherine Painter at 206-529-3868.
Marijana laws topic of chamber meeting
BREMERTON – Employers and Washington State’s new marijuana laws will be the topic of discussion at the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce June member luncheon on June 16 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Guest speaker is attorney James McCanna.
The meeting will be hosted at the Kitsap Golf and Country Club, 3885 NW Golf Club Hill Road, in Bremerton.
Dance show June 19-21
BREMERTON – Students of Irene’s School of Dance in Silverdale will present their 40th Annual dance varieties 2015, “Salute to Dance” featuring the “Hansel and Gretel Ballet” at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center.
The event will be hosted on Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 21, at 2 p.m.
Admission at the door is $10 for adults and students. Those 62 and older or 12 and under are $5.
The programs offer a variety of dance styles: ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, tap, contemporary, modern and baton. Dancers range in age from 3 to senior citizen.
For more information call 692-4395.
Comedy night to benefit Sluggers
A comedy night and silent auction to benefit the 11U Silverdale Sluggers will be hosted on June 6 at 9 p.m. Door open at 8. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from Laura. Contact coachkowalski@gmail.com.
Bonsai club meets June 19
BREMERTON – The Evergreen Bonsai Club will meet at 7 p.m.m on Friday, June 19, at the Bremerton Fire Station #41 at the intersection of N.E. Fairgrounds Rd and Old Military Rd NE. The entry is on Old Military Rd.
Ken Dyer, who maintains professional bonsai collections, will present a program on the care of black pines. For further information, contact Ruth Anderson at 360-626-1264.
Senior singles meet June 14
Kitsap Senior Singles will meet on Sunday, June 14 at 1 p.m. at 3201 Pine Road NE in East Bremerton (The Willows). Bring a favorite dish to share, meet new friends and play cards and games. Call Evelyn Baker at 360-377-2771 for more information.
Jayhawkers meet June 6
BREMERTON – Kitsap Jayhawkers meet Saturday, June 6, at 11:30 a.m at The Airport Diner.
This is an opportunity for former Kansans to meet and share their past experiences of living in The Sunflower State. New members are always welcome! Attendees are invited to share memories of their dads. Call Doris Rice at 360-792-9151 for more information.
