ARTS & CRAFTS

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Metropolis, the Gallery in Bremerton seeking “Day of the Dead” art work for October “Dia de los Muertos show. Information at (360) 373-4709.

SEEKING CO-OP ARTISTS: Kingston Art Gallery accepting ongoing applications from artists who wish to be juried, with the potential for becoming gallery artists in the cooperative. Applications available at the gallery in Kingston. Further information at (360) 297-2213.

PEACE CRANES: Port Orchard Library hosts origami paper crane-making project, library hours through Sept. 11, Port Orchard library, 87 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard.

WEEKLY ARTISTS’ MARKET: Artists’ market 2-8:30 p.m. every Friday, Oil and Water Art Supply, 382 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. No charge for artists to participate. Musicians welcome too.

POETRY CONTEST: Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse Second Annual Poetry Contest. Submit poetry on the Poulsbohemian, to the coffeehouse by Sept. 1. Winners will be published in a chapbook. Entry fee $5. Information (360) 779-9199.

ART CLASSES: Adult drawing and painting classes 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, children’s classes 11 a.m. Saturdays, $15 per session. Figure drawing noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays. All classes Manchester Art Gallery, 8075 E. Main St., Manchester. Information (360) 551-9144 or pnuchims@aol.com.

BAINBRIDGE ARTISTS’ MARKET: Weekly Artists’ Market 4-8:30 p.m. First Fridays through September, Oil & Water Art Supply, 382 Madison Ave., N, Bainbridge Island. To participate call (206) 842-0477.

PORT GAMBLE ANTIQUE MARKET: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, Rainier Avenue, Port Gamble.

MANCHESTER ART FAIR: Artists’ street fair every Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on sidewalk in front of Manchester Gallery in Manchester, through summer. To participate call (360) 551-9144.

ARTS AND ANTIQUES MARKET: Fourth Street Art and Antique Market every first Saturday through September, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., along Fourth Street, downtown Bremerton. Next market Sept. 2.

ART LEAGUE: The Poulsbo Art League meets weekly, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Vinland Lutheran Church, 2750 NW Finn Hill Rd., Poulsbo. All artists welcome to join, bring project to work on.

POTTERS MEET: The Clay People, West Sound studio potters, meet second Tuesday of each month in members’ studios. Guests welcome. For information on meeting time and place call Jeanette Harris (360) 697-4719.

AUDITIONS

BREMERTON ORCHESTRA, CHORALE AUDITIONS: Bremerton Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorale auditioning for new members Sept. 9. Seeking bassoon, French horn, percussion and all string instruments. To audition contact Gary Dahl at (360) 337-4041. Chorale auditioners call (360) 337-4041.

LYRICA SINGERS WANTED: Lyrica, Ladies Choral Ensemble of Puget Sound, is auditioning through September for women age 18 and older who enjoy singing and would like to join the chorus. To schedule appointment call Director LeeAnne Campos at (253) 312-6074.

DANCE

LINE DANCERS: Kitsap Kickers Line Dance Club meets every Friday and Sunday, 9161 Washington Ave. NW, Silverdale. Fridays: beginners 6-7:30 p.m., $2; advanced 7-9:30 p.m., $4; Sundays: beginners 5-6:30 p.m., $2; advanced 6-8:30 p.m., $4. Information: (360) 697-6753.

MONDAY FOLK DANCING: Scandinavian dance lessons Monday evenings, ongoing at Poulsbo Sons of Norway, 18891 Front St. NE, Poulsbo. Live music every third Monday of month. Information at (360) 779-2460.

LEARN TO SQUARE DANCE: Paws and Taws Square Dance Club hosts weekly lessons 7:30 p.m. every Monday at Kitsap Square Dance Center, 6800 W Belfair Valley Rd., Bremerton. First night free, then $3 per lesson. Information at (360) 692-9335.

GALLERIES &

EXHIBITIONS

DAUNTLESS BOOKSTORE: September artist at The Dauntless Bookstore, 4790 NE SR 104, Port Gamble, is collage artist Katie Walters.

GALLERY FRAGA: September show at Gallery Fraga, 166 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, is “Small Extremes,” by Richard Stine.

BAINBRIDGE ATHLETIC CLUB: X-ray florals and Americana folk art by Steven Meyers and Lowell Herrero, through Sept. 5, Bainbridge Athletic Club, 11700 NE Meadowmeer Circle, Bainbridge Island.

BAINBRIDGE MUSEUM: Bainbridge Island Historical Museum hosts photo exhibit “Then and Now on Bainbridge Island” through Sept. 30 at the museum, 215 Ericksen Ave., Bainbridge Island. Open 1-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun.

VERKSTED GALLERY: September artists at Verksted Gallery, 18937 Front St., Poulsbo, are decorative painting and soft sculpting artist Lillian Johnson and antler artist Jerry Lyman.

CASTLE HOUSE GALLERY: September show at Castle House Gallery, 23552 SR 3 NW, Poulsbo, is “Heartwood,” with wood sculptures by Bainbridge artist Gregory Glynn.

COLLECTIVE VISIONS: September show at Collective Visions Art Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave., Bremerton, is “Eavesdropping on the Universe,” encaustic and mixed media by Susan Sweetwater. Reception 5-8 p.m. Sept. 1.

METROPOLIS, THE GALLERY: September show at Metropolis, the Gallery, 318 Callow, Bremerton, is “Images of Bremerton,” with works by variety of artists. Show opens with reception 5-9 p.m. Sept. 9, accepting art now. To submit work call the gallery at (360) 373-4709.

BAINBRIDGE MUSEUM: Bainbridge Island Historical Museum hosts photo exhibit “Then and Now on Bainbridge Island” through Sept. 30 at the museum, 215 Ericksen Ave., Bainbridge Island. Open 1-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun.

LITERARY

EAGLE HARBOR BOOK GROUP: The Readers Circle discusses “Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster,” by Jon Krakauer,” 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at the bookstore, 157 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island.

EN ESPANOL: Storytime in Spanish with Elsa Quintanilla Trail, 10:30 -11 a.m. Sept. 5, 12 and 19, Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. For young children.

FREEDOM WALL: Public invited to contribute brick to “living wall” at Port Orchard library, with a message about 9/11, during library hours Sept. 2-12.

ORIGAMI CRANES: Port Orchard Library, 87 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard, hosts origami crane folding project during library hours, Sept 1-11, with goal of folding 1,000 cranes. All invited to participate, folding taught.

DLIBERTY BAY BOOK GROUPS:

• JOY LUCK: 11 a.m. First Friday monthly.

• DAYTIME: 10 a.m. second Tuesday monthly.

• NONFICTION: 10 a.m. during third week monthly, call bookstore for date (360) 779-5909.

• EVENING: 7 p.m. third Wednesday, call for current meeting information.

• MYSTERY: 10 a.m. fourth Thursdays.

All groups meet at Liberty Bay Books, 18881-D Front St., Poulsbo. For information call (360) 779-5909.

FIELD’S END WRITING CLASSES: Field’s End is registering now for fall writing classes. Adult classes are “Writing Historical Fiction,” with Kathleen Alcala; “Your Nonfiction Book Project,” with Shiela Rabe; and “The Art of the Short” with Matt Briggs. A class for high school students considering college is “Who I Am: Writing the Personal Essay for College Applicants,” led by Susan Wiggs. For information on times, cost and to register visit www.fieldsend.org. Registration forms are also available at the Bainbridge Public Library.

SILVERDALE BOOK SALE: Silverdale Friends of the Library used book sale every Tuesday during business hours at Silverdale Library, 3450 NE Carlton.

SILVERDALE WRITING GROUP: Unstructured writing group, 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Fridays, Barnes and Noble café, 3108 NW Randall Way, Silverdale. All writers welcome.

WRITERS’ CRITIQUE GROUP: Share work with other writers, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes and Noble café, 3108 NW Randall Way, Silverdale.

MUSIC

ZAK BORDEN: Seattle bluegrass musician Zak Borden starts off Labor Day weekend a day early at Pegasus Coffee House with a performance 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31. The music continues with Tugboat Bromberg, bluegrass and pirate songs, Sept. 1 and Larry Dewey, folk, blues and rock, Sept. 2. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. Pegasus Coffee House is located at 131 Parfitt Way SW, Bainbridge Island. Suggested donations for the artists is $5. Open mic every Sunday, 7 p.m.

KIDS CHOIR CLUB: Cappella Choirs seeking singers ages K-3 for Saturday morning choir club. No experience or audition required. Meets at Cappella Choirs Music Center, 1403 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard. Information at www.cappellachoirs.org or (360) 895-3200.

PARENT-CHILD MUSIC CLASSES: Music and movement classes for ages newborn-5 with adult Mondays and Saturdays, Cappella Choirs Music Center, Port Orchard. Cost varies. Information (360) 895-3200.

ONGOING AT IMG: Island Music Guild, 10598 Valley Rd., Bainbridge Island hosts the following ongoing events:

• Drumming workshop led by Ian Turner, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $10 adults, $5 children.

• Composers Club, 7-9 p.m. third Tuesdays, led by Bruce Galloway. Chance to work on compositions with fellow composers.

• “Lollygag,” informal music discussion group led by IMG Pres. Dave Bristow, noon to 2 p.m. every Thursday.

• Old Time Fiddle Tune Jam, 7-9:30 p.m. third Thursdays, $5.

• Jazz Ensemble Workshop, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $5 donation, second and fourth Thursdays.

• Teen open mic night, 7 p.m. second Fridays.

• Zeitgeist Teen Dance Series, 6:30-9:45 p.m. second Saturdays, featuring local bands.For information on any events call IMG at (206) 780-6911.

COMMUNITY SINGERS: Anyone who loves to sing is invited to join the Community Singers. No experience necessary, well-known songs. Group performs at long-term care facilities and others as requested. Information (206) 842-9790.

WHISKEY CREEK STEAKHOUSE: Dixieland jazz first Tuesday 5 p.m. monthly; varous artists seven nights a week, 5 p.m.; Trumpet by Yvonne, 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Whiskey Creek Steakhouse, 1918 Washington St., Keyport. (360) 779-3481.

MAIN STREET ALEHOUSE: Open mic Thursdays and Sundays with Liam, 7:30 p.m., no cover, 21 and over. Main Street Alehouse, Kingston.

Old Town PUB: Open mic 9 p.m. Mondays, karaoke 9 p.m. Tuesdays, guitarist Randy Kimball Wednesdays, DJ Thursdays, live music Fridays and Saturdays. (360) 692-9132, 3473 Byron St., Silverdale.

NATURE & OUTDOORS

ORGANIC YARD CARE: Non-profit group Natural Landscapes Project available for on site “Backyard Socials” to explain and encourage organic, pesticide-free yard care. To arrange a presentation call Bobbie at (206) 842-4815.

WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT: Island Wildlife Shelter on Bainbridge Island seeking volunteers for variety of duties involved with saving wildlife, from maintenance to office work and fundraising. Information (360) 297-8397.

PENINSULA WILDERNESS CLUB: Variety of outdoor activities. Upcoming summer outings include hikes to Enchanted Valley, Hayden Pass; Mt. Rainier climb. Meets second Monday monthly 7 p.m., Kitsap Unitarian bldg., 4418 Perry Ave., East Bremerton Visitors welcome. Information: www.pwckitsap.org

THEATER

COMEDY NIGHT: The EDGE Improv presents impromptu comedy skits, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2, The Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. Tickets $10 general admission, available at the box office, by phone at (206) 842-8569 or online at www.theplayhouse.org.

COMEDY IMPROV: “What Happens Next?” improvisational comedy troupe performs 8 p.m. Sept. 2 at The Jewel Box Theater, 225 Iverson St., Poulsbo. Tickets at the door $8 adults, $6 seniors, students and military.

WWCA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Western Washington Center for the Arts theater in Port Orchard seeking volunteers for house manager, concession sales, lighting and ushers. For information on applying call (360) 769-7469.

JEWEL BOX SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Jewel Box Theatre, Poulsbo, seeking front of house and behind the scenes volunteers. Orientation every 3rd Saturday of the month at 1p.m. or 3rd Wednesday at 7p.m. Information at (360) 697-5553 or jewelboxpoulsbo@hotmail.com.

BPA VOLUNTEERS: Bainbridge Performing Arts seeking volunteers for wide variety of jobs, from stagecraft and lighting to concessions and fundraising. Contact Tim Davidson at (206) 842-8578.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

BAINBRIDGE: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Town Square at City Hall Park on Madison Ave. N; 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Waterfront Park on Brien Ave.

BREMERTON: 4-8 p.m. Thursdays, Seaside Church parking lot, across from Evergreen Park on Park Street.

POULSBO: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Poulsbo Village Medical/Dental lot, Seventh Avenue and Iverson Street.

KINGSTON: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Mike Wallace Marina Park.

PORT GAMBLE: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, Puget Way near tennis courts.

PORT ORCHARD: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Waterfront Marina.

SILVERDALE: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Silverdale Beach Hotel parking lot on Bucklin Hill Road (formerly the Red Lion).

MISC.

PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Poulsbo Co-op Preschool open house 6-8 p.m. Aug. 31, North Kitsap Baptist Church, 20516 Little Valley Rd. NE, Poulsbo. Meet the teacher, check out activities and teaching tools. Enrolling ages 2 through pre-K.

KITSAP WINE EVENT: Kitsap Wine Society leads “Keep it Local,” a progressive tasting tour of four Puget Sound wineries Sept. 9. Register by Sept. 4. Information at (360) 769-0457 or www.kitsapwines.org.

TSUNAMI SCHOOL FUNDRAISER: Bainbridge Kids Care seeking donated items for garage sale to raise funds to build a school in tsunami devastated region of Sri Lanka, through international organization, Free the Children. To donate email maddy@hollyfigueroa.com or call (206) 579-0287.

PET CALENDAR CONTEST: Kitsap Humane Society hosting pet photo calendar contest now through Sept. 1. All qualified photos guaranteed a place in the fund-raising 2007 KHS calendar, either as Pet of Month or in collage. Entry fee $15 per photo. Information call (360) 692-6977 or visit www.kitsaphumane.org/calendar.html

ADOPTION GROUP: Kitsap Adoption Group hosts Adoption Chat, 9-11 a.m. fourth Saturday monthly, Barnes & Noble, 3108 NW Randall Way, Silverdale.

GAME NIGHT: Tuesday game nights at The Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse, 19003 Front St., Poulsbo. Variety of board games, 5-9 p.m., $2 minimum snack or beverage purchase.

Business Connections of North Kitsap: meets first and third Thursdays, 11:32 a.m. to 12:47 p.m. at Magnolia Cafe, Poulsbo. For information and to register call Maria Marsala, chairperson at (360) 598-3880 or email mp@coachmaria.com

Stroke Support Group: The Stroke Support Group meets every second Thursday of the month from 1-2 p.m. at the Harlow Medical Building at Harrison Silverdale Hospital, 1780 NW Myhre Road, in the Iris Room.The group is open to stroke survivors, caregivers, families of survivors and the public. For more information contact Peggy or Rosemarie at the hospital, (360) 337-8980.

AL-ANON/ALATEEN: If you are affected by alcoholism, hope and help is available. Al-Anon is for adult family members. Alateen is for teenagers and relatives of alcoholics. Meetings in Kitsap and Mason counties. Schedule: 1-800-344-2666, local meetings 1-866-452-6973 or www.AlAnon.org

KITSAP GEM AND MINERAL: Anyone interested in rockhounding or the lapidary arts can join the Kitsap Gem and Mineral Club, which meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Chico Alliance Church.

TOASTMASTERS: Public speaking and leadership skills are learned at Toastmasters meetings. Everyone welcome. Information: Port Orchard, (360) 895-8519, Silverdale (360) 830-5834 or Poulsbo, (360) 297-2845.

NEW SIGN LANGUAGE GROUP: Members of the deaf community, interpreters and sign students interested in gathering on an informal basis on Bainbridge or elsewhere in Kitsap can call Laura at (206) 855-8027.

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT: The Bremerton Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Jackson Park Community Service Center. Information: Laura, (360) 782-1274.

WOMEN’S ISSUES: The YWCA hosts a woman’s support group focusing on healing from the effects of physical and/or emotional abuse in relationships 1-2:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays in Poulsbo, and 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays on Bainbridge Island. Information: (206) 780-2031 or (360) 551-3140.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT: A representative from the Area Agency on Aging talks about exploring the role of caregiver and available community supports the second Thursday of each month at the Group Health Cooperative clinic at 10452 Silverdale Way; and the third Thursday of each month in the Port Orchard classroom at 1400 Pottery Ave. Information: (360) 377-5511.

SINGLES CLUB: The Bremerton B&P Singles Club invites all adult singles to join them at activities, dances and socials each month. Information: (360) 698-5993 or (360) 479-0317.

NK EAGLES EVENTS: North Kitsap Eagles #3686 at 4230 Lincoln Road, Poulsbo hosts the following events: dinner 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, $5; breakfasts 9 a.m. to noon Sundays, $5; dances 7-10 p.m. Sundays, donation at the door. Information: (360) 779-7272.

ALZHEIMER’S GROUP: A new group forming in Poulsbo offers people experiencing symptoms of progressive memory loss a chance to meet others coping with the same problems. Admission is free, but pre-registration required by calling Patricia Hunter at the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-848-7097.

MENS GROUP: Men gather to share stories and offer support at meetings of the Mens Group at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Information: (360) 697-1036.

INTRO COMPUTER SKILLS CLASS: The Literacy Council of Kitsap offers free classes on introductory computer skills from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Fridays in Poulsbo. Materials are $7.

SILVERTONGUE TOASTMASTERS: Silverdale Silvertongue Toastmasters meets to improve communication/speaking skills on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Silverdale Hotel. Information: 360-638-2313.

SENIOR CLASSES: Bremerton Parks and Recreation hosts classes for seniors ages 55 and older at the Bremerton Senior Center, 1140 Nipsic, Bremerton. The rubber stamp class meets from noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays, with no charge. Exercise classes feature stretch and tone classes from 8-8:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and low-impact aerobics from 9-10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The cost is $1 a class, or purchase a punchcard for 12 classes for $10. Information: (360) 478-5357.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: People with gambling problems in their families are invited to attend meetings of Gam-Anon at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the North Kitsap Baptist Church, 20516 Little Valley Road N.E., Poulsbo. The group’s purpose is to learn acceptance and understanding of the gaming illness; to give the appropriate aid to the gambler; and, upon recovery, then to give assistance to those who suffer. Information: (360) 297-7111 or (360) 457-8715.

HUMAN RIGHTS: The Kitsap Human Rights Network has a new meeting date and place. The group now gathers at 6 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the new conference center at the Kitsap Fairgrounds, 1195 Fairgrounds Road, East Bremerton.