Pokémon party at Turner Joy Oct. 22
From 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Bremerton Marina, 300 Washington Beach Ave., the USS Turner Joy will host a Pokémon Lure Party.
Tour the historic naval ship for $2 off the regular price, while lures are repeatedly placed at nearby Poké Stops.
Tickets are available in the gift shop, or online at www.ussturnerjoy.org/events-book ing.
Axis and Allies game night Oct. 22
Board the Vietnam-era naval ship USS Turner Joy for a board game night, featuring the game Axis and Allies, from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 22 at the ship, located at the Bremerton Marina, 300 Washington Beach Ave.
Ship tours, food and beverages courtesy of Jimmy Johns and, of course, board game battles and prizes available. Beginners and experts welcome.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ussturnerjoy.org.
Movie event at SEEfilm Cinemas Oct. 29
SEEfilm and USS Turner Joy are teaming up to bring you a hauntingly fun movie event for the whole family.
“Hotel Transylvania” will be shown at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at SEEfilm, 655 Fourth St. in Bremerton.
There will be Turner Joy giveaways in the lobby at the booth, and discount vouchers. Proceeds go to help the ship’s preservation fund for dry dock. The whole family is encouraged to join — children are welcome to dress up in costume.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children ages 5-12. Tickets are limited, so purchase in advance at m.bpt.me/event/2676455 or at the Turner Joy Gift Shop, 300 Washington Beach Ave., Bremerton.
Health Insurance Fair set for Oct. 22
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 in the Norm Dicks Government Building, 345 Sixth St., Bremerton, health insurance and tax experts will be on hand to answer questions.
Learn more about health insurance plans, dental coverage and tax penalties. Bi-lingual staff will be on hand to assist with language needs; food and giveaways free at the fair.
Call 360-337-5235 or visit washingtonhealthplanfinder.org for more information.
Evergreen Bonsai Club meets Oct. 21
The regular Evergreen Bonsai Club meeting will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Crossroads Neighborhood Church, 7555 Old Military Road NE, Bremerton.
The meeting will be a hands-on workshop; bring a tree to work on. Winter care and protection will be discussed.
Visitors are welcome to attend the meeting. Entry is free.
For more information, contact Ruth Anderson, 360-626-1264 or rutha33@msn.com.
Financial advisor hosts coffee club
John L. Moroney, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, will host a coffee club at 8:30 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 2416 NW Myhre Road Suite 102, Silverdale.
“The coffee club offers us an opportunity to learn from one another and receive market updates,” Moroney said. “I look forward to keeping individual investors informed about the current market and economy, as well as have fun and get to know some of my neighbors.”
Seating may be limited. To reserve a seat, call Teresa at 360-692-1216.
Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work.
Wild mushroom show Oct. 30 at fairgrounds
The annual Kitsap Peninsula Mycological Society mushroom show is 1-5 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Presidents Hall at Kitsap County Fairgrounds, 1050 Fairgrounds Road NW, Bremerton. See prime examples of over 150 wild mushrooms gathered from around the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas.
Attendees can view displays of edible and inedible mushrooms, learn how mushrooms are used as dyes and in medicines, engage the kids in mushroom-related crafts, have a taste of the region’s fabulous Chanterelles and purchase books and self made or commercial kits for growing edible mushrooms at home.
Attendance is free; donations accepted.
For more information, visit www.kitsapmushrooms.org.
Bremerton Symphony performs The Great Gershwin Oct. 22
Bremerton Symphony Orchestra presents The GreatGershin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Bremerton Performing Arts Center, 1500 13th St., Bremerton. Tickets are $24-$28 for adults, and $10-$15 for students and youth, available online at bremertonsymphony.com, by calling 360-373-1722 or at the door.
This program combines the intensity, energy, and sheer exuberance of George Gershwin combined with the dynamism of star pianist Dr. Peter Mack. Rhapsody in Blue and the Piano Concerto in F fuse the jitterbug rhythms and blue notes from jazz with the sweet harmonies of the 1920’s to make a delightful evening for audience and musicians alike. Join Maestro Futterman for a free pre-concert chat at 6:30 p.m.
Bremerton Symphony Association, for 74 years, has brought West Sound communities together sharing a passion for live music, preserving our rich history and providing educational opportunities for all. Bremerton Symphony Association is a nonprofit organization, which includes Bremerton Symphony Orchestra, Bremerton Symphony Chorale, Bremerton Youth Symphony, Bremerton Symphony League and Bremerton Symphony Endowment Fund. Help ensure that music is available in our community for generations to come: visit bremertonsymphony.org or call 360-373-1722 to learn about the Symphony’s Metronome Giving program, plus opportunities for volunteers and musicians to get involved.
AAA driver education course Oct. 22
The AAA Driver Improvement Program is offering its refresher course on defensive driving skills. The course gives practical guidance for traffic accident prevention and enhances driver safety and confidence. Successful course completion qualifies drivers 55 or older for auto insurance discounts.
The course will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Crista Shores Retirement Community, 1600 NW Crista Shores, Silverdale.
Registration is $18. For more information, call 800-462-3728.
