Bigfoot researchers to speak April 22-24
BREMERTON — A panel of the nation’s top “Bigfoot researchers” will speak at a three-day conference, set for April 22-24 at the Baymont Inn & Suites Hotel in Bremerton.
Hosted by author, international speaker and researcher Matthew A. Johnson and his partner, Cynthia Kreitzberg, the 2016 Team Squatchin’ USA Bigfoot Interaction Research Conference will bring together several of the nation’s best-known Bigfoot experts who will talk about their experiences, their studies and ways people can better understand and communicate with this mythic creature.
“Regarding the Bigfoot phenomena, the species most definitely exists. There are way too many researchers around North America who are interacting with them in the woods,” Johnson said in a press statement.
“The North American Indians have been right all along: the Bigfoot species are actually a gentle, intelligent, extremely shy group of forest people who are at least half human and have a spoken language, culture and live in family groups that belong to clans,” he claimed.
Other speakers include Ronald J. “Ron” Morehead, famed for his recording of the “Sierra Sounds” and his recent study of bigfoot and quantum physics; Stacy Brown Jr., a Florida-based researcher and cast member of Spike TV’s “$10 Million Bigfoot Bounty” show; Oregon scientist and author Thom Powell; and “Coast to Coast AM’s” Connie Willis, along with many other experienced individuals in the research field.
Special guest for the conference is Bob Gimlin, known for his role in capturing what is considered some of the most authentic footage of a live sasquatch: 1967’s Patterson-Gimlin film, which was taken alongside Bluff Creek near Orleans, California.
The conference is open for registration online at: http://goo.gl/H4yyFg.
The cost to attend all three days of the conference is $95, which includes a boxed lunch and catered dinner on Saturday. Day passes are also available and walk-in registration is limited. Johnson, a licensed clinical psychologist who now practices in Medford, Oregon, leads an online Bigfoot enthusiast group, Team Squatchin USA. He is well-known among researchers nationwide after a July 2000 sighting on Big Tree Loop Trail at the Oregon Caves National Monument, which led him to more than 16 years of investigations and habituation.
For more information contact Johnson at 541-499-2816 or DrMatthewJohnson@yahoo.com.
Kids get to visit History Museum for free
BREMERTON — Children ages 5-17 may now visit the Kitsap History Museum at no cost. Previously, youth 6-17 were charged for admission. The new pricing makes visiting the museum more affordable for Kitsap County families and tourists visiting the area.
“We see visitors with children and school-age youth who decide not to tour the museum because of the cost of admission,” said Dean Tingey, executive director. “Thanks to the generosity of our donors and members, plus the improving economy, we feel we can make this change to our pricing.”
The adult chaperone admission fee will also be waived for school and youth groups of 10 or more people who schedule their tours in advance. The link for advance registration for school and youth groups is found at “Tours” from the museum’s webpage at kitsapchs.org.
The museum’s permanent exhibits include “Kitsap Timeline,” covering Kitsap County history from the 1700s through World War II, and “Main Street,” a recreation of downtown Bremerton storefronts from the turn of the 20th century. The hands-on area, with a manual typewriter, sewing machine, and working telephone switchboard from the late 1930s is a favorite activity for children.
The newest exhibit, “Your Ad Here: 80 Years of Kitsap Print Marketing,” opened March 4. The mezzanine level exhibit, “Arts and Crafts: Handmade in Kitsap,” will be refreshed later this year with different artifacts from the museum’s 40,000 item collection. The mission of the Kitsap History Museum is to collect, preserve, and exhibit the diverse culture, heritage and history of Kitsap County for the education and enjoyment of the public.
Silverdale Library book sales
SILVERDALE — The Silverdale Friends of the Library will hold their April monthly book sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 in the Hess room of the library, located at 3450 NW Carlton St. in old town Silverdale.
The Monday sales will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4, 11, 18 and 25.
There will be a good selection of books for all ages and interests.
The library depends on our community to supply them with books in good condition to keep the book sales providing such great selections. Books may be dropped off at the Library during regular library hours. For more information contact Betty Koster at 692-2944 or mekoster55@gmail.com.
Birds of prey presentation April 14
POULSBO — Kitsap Audubon presents “Live Birds of Prey from the Northwest Raptor Center and Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue” April 14. This program is especially popular with families and younger children, who will have preferential seating up front. The event is 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, in the Poulsbo Library Community Room, 700 NE Lincoln Rd., Poulsbo.
Popular presenter Jaye Moore returns with live birds of prey from the Northwest Raptor Center. Moore is a family favorite, and loves talking to kids, there will be space up front for younger attendees. Moore will once again be joined by Cindy Daily, director of Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue.
Whenever possible, injured birds are rehabilitated and returned to the wild. But some are too damaged to survive on their own. These birds can become ambassadors and educational tools. Moore enjoys sharing their stories and her passion for wildlife preservation.
Easter bunny at Kitsap Mall March 3-26
SILVERDALE — The Easter Bunny will be at the Kitsap Mall March 3-26 to pose with children for photographs. All children receive a free packet of carrot seeds from Bunny just for visiting.
Hours are: Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Extended hours are: March 18, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; March 25-26 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The bunny will be at the north court of Kitsap Mall, 10315 Silverdale Way NW, in Silverdale. Several photo packages will be available for purchase. Personal photos are not allowed. For more information call 360-698-2555. The mall will be closed on Easter, Sunday, March 27.
Pfeferstein named to Columbia College dean’s list
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Ryann A. Pfeferstein, of Silverdale, was named to the Columbia College (Marysville campus) dean’s list for the October-December 2015 and January-March 2016. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have completed 12 semester hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a four-point scale.
Sign up for Miss West Sound scholarship
The Miss West Sound scholarship program is accepting applications for its 2017 Miss West Sound and Miss West Sound’s Outstanding Teen competition.
Applicants for Outstanding Teen must be 13-17 years old on June 1, 2016. Applicants for the Miss competition must be 17-24 years old on June 1, 2016 and a high school graduate by July 1, 2016. Contestants will be judged in talent, private interview, evening gown, and on-stage question. Miss contestants will be judged in lifestyle and fitness in swimsuit and teen contestants will be judged in lifestyle and fitness in active wear.
The new Miss West Sound and Miss West Sound’s Outstanding Teen will be crowned the weekend of Oct. 1, 2016. They will both compete for their respective state titles in the summer of 2017 and will make appearances throughout Kitsap County during their year of service. Each participant will be awarded a scholarship for participating, with the opportunity to receive additional awards. The Miss West Sound Scholarship Program has provided close to $140,000 in scholarships since its inception in 2010 and has grown to be the third largest provider of scholarships among Miss Washington’s local programs.
Applications must be postmarked by May 23 and are available online at www.misswestsound.org. Contestants must be available to attend a pre-interview and talent review at the beginning of June and a day-long orientation on July 23. For more information, contact Executive Director, Amanda Cheatham at MWSDirector@comcast.net.
Beach Naturalists training begins April 8
PORT ORCHARD — Do you want learn about and explore shorelines and sea life? The Kitsap Peninsula is nearly surrounded by water, making it an amazing place to learn about the stars, clams, crabs, birds, bugs and other cool critters, seaweeds, and plants that live on our beaches. We also discuss Salish Sea oceanography and shoreline living, conservation, and restoration.
Field trip options will be offered with the classes:
Friday, April 8 from 11-1 at Silverdale Waterfront Park.
Saturday, April 9 from 12-2 at Rockaway Beach, Bainbridge.
Thursday, April 21 from 11-1 on north side of the Kingston ferry dock.
Saturday, April 23 from 11-1 at Manchester State Park, Port Orchard.
Thursday, April 28 from 3-5 at the Poulsbo Waterfront.
This five-week non-credit training is open to the public and taught by local and regional experts.
Meetings are 6-9 p.m. on Thursday evenings April 7 through May 5 at the Poulsbo Marine Science Center. The cost is $75 which includes a book, hat, and laminated ID card. Scholarships are available.
The class is open to adults and teens. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
During the training and field sessions, attendees have the opportunity to connect with experts and other local people who share your interests. We also provide opportunities for continuing education and involvement in volunteer activities around the county, including acting as a naturalist for community beach explorations and children’s field trips, and conducting beach profiles, sea star monitoring, and outreach at local events.
Please contact Lisa Rillie at lrillie@co.kitsap.wa.us or register online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2473129.
Walk MS Kitsap County takes place April 9
CENTRAL KITSAP — Walk MS Kitsap County will bring people together on Saturday, April 9, to stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever. Walk MS is an opportunity for people living with MS and those who care about them to connect, join together, be inspired and raise critical funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Northwest Chapter.
In 2015 alone, more than 315,000 people in nearly 550 locations across the country walked to create a world free of MS, raising nearly $50 million. Since 1988, Walk MS has raised more than $920 million to fund critical research and life-changing services to help people with MS live their best lives.
The event is at Klahowya Secondary School.
To register, visit goo.gl/q5VL8v, call 1-855-372-1331 or email fundraisingsupport@nmss.org.
To register as a volunteer, visit goo.gl/q5VL8v, call 1-800-344-4867, press 2 then ext. 40205, or email cara.chamberlin@nmss.org
Proceeds raised will support cutting-edge MS research and life-changing services to help people living with MS live their best lives.
Kitsap Fresh to launch new Bremerton pick-up
BREMERTON — Kitsap Fresh, a local online farmers market, will be launching its new Bremerton pick-up on March 30th 2016 at CJ’s Evergreen General Store. Kitsap Fresh brings locally produced food and craft items to the community via an easy online ordering system. The community is invited to come out and celebrate the launch of their new Bremerton pick-up site 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, at CJ’s Evergreen General Store, 1417 Park Ave., in Bremerton. Learn more at www.kitsapfresh.org.
‘Amy’s Oldies Goodies’ TV program about Bremerton to air on Tuesdays
Artist Amy Burnett has contracted with Bremerton Kitsap Access Television to present “Amy’s Oldies Goodies,” a half-hour show that will run every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for one year beginning April 5. Each show covers a multitude of subject pertaining to Bremerton.
As most of downtown Bremerton’s commercial buildings came up for sale in 1990 Burnett began filming. She was the only one to capture the interiors of the almost forgotten old relics sitting empty.
As Bremerton began to change with construction and demolition Burnett continued filming, including art, music, social activities and historical comparisons. More than 200 shows were produced covering material that spanned almost 30 years. She has filmed five Bremerton mayors, the arrival and departure of the Missouri, demolition of city hall, building of the new Manette Bridge, art and music events and thousands of tourists from all over the world.
All are welcome to a special event 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday April 12 at the Bremerton Eagles on Pacific Avenue. They will show “Amy’s Oldies Goodies” that night. That show is titled “Twelve Artists” and covers artist studio visits. It is a no-host Taco Tuesday.
Meeting about sex trafficking problem
BREMERTON — What do you know about “Sex Trafficking?” Shared Hope is an organization fighting this societal problem, which is present in Kitsap County. The Silverdale-Seabeck Republican Women and representatives from Shared Hope will discuss the topic and address the “buyers,” the victims, the warning signs and domestic minor sex trafficking. The meeting will be 11 a.m. on March 28 at the Cloverleaf Grill, 1240 Hollis St., in Bremerton. For more information contact Joan Gorner at jwgorner@outlook.com or 360-697-7914.
Teen cancer group
SILVERDALE — “We can cope,” a support group for teens 12-18 who have parents or loved ones with cancer, w ill be 4-9 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, at the Silverdale Haselwood YMCA community room. The YMCA is located at 3909 NW Randall Way in Silverdale. Door prizes, pizza, soda and art included. Bring gym gear or swim gear to use the facility after the social event. For more information or to RSVP call Helena or Michelle at 425-750-3470.
Motorist course April 2
SILVERDALE — An AAA Driver Improvement Program will be 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, at Crista Shores Retirement Community, 1600 NW Crista Shores, in Silverdale.
The program is a refresher course on defensive driving skills. It provides practical guidance for traffic accident prevention and enhances driver safety and confidence. Successful course completion qualifies drivers 55 years of age and over for automobile insurance premium discounts. The cost is $18. Advance registration is required; call 800-462-3728.
