ARTS & CRAFTS

QUILT SHOW: West Sound Quilters annual quilt show Oct. 27, 28 and 29, President’s Hall, Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Bremerton. Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission $4.

SCRAP AND STAMP FEST: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 28, Silverdale Community Center, 9729 NW Silverdale Way, Silverdale. Admission $3 at the door. Scrapbook and stamping classes, card making and gift items, hourly door prizes, stamping and scrapbook supplies for sale. Information at (360) 509-8041.

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.

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

CAPPELLA CHOIRS AUDITIONS: Cappella Choirs in Port Orchard seeking youth grades 3-12 for after-school choir programs. Also tour choir auditions for youth in grades 6-12. For information or to schedule an audition call (360) 895-3200.

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

BAINBRIDGE ARTS AND CRAFTS: October show at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, 151 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, is “Intersections: Contemporary Work by Japanese American Artists.”

GALLERY FRAGA: October show at Gallery Fraga, 166 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, is artists Bill Baran-Mickle and Michael Pontieri.

ROBY KING: October show at Roby King Galleries, 176 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island is the annual Printmaking Show, with works by Lyn Brofsky, Stephen MacFarlane, Wendy Orville, Jim Meyer, Patty Rogers and David Smith-Harrison.

VERKSTED GALLERY: October show at Verksted Gallery, 18937 Front St., Poulsbo, is “CAT-itudes” plus Karen Lyman, Barbara Weingart, Eileen Sorg and Laura Mosley. Month-long cat photo and drawing contests, visit the gallery for details.

CHECKERS ESPRESSO & GALLERY: October artist at Checkers Espresso & Gallery is Barbara Wilson with oils and mural samples.

NW DESIGN CENTER: Artist Gwen Guidici showing “For the Beauty of the Earth” at NW Design Center and Furniture Gallery, 188850 SR 305, Poulsbo through October.

KINGSTON ART GALLERY: October artists at Kingston Art Gallery, SR 101 and West Kingston Rd., are fiber artist Lynne Hollister and painter Winifred Rich. Second Saturday Gallery Night is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 14.

AMERICAN MARINE BANK: Showing through Feb. 2007 at the American Marine Bank, Silverdale, are Denise Mahoney, Amanda Davidson, Kelli Breeton-Fairall, Libby Sullivan, Maggie Huft and Evy Halvorsen.

COLLECTIVE VISIONS: October show at Collective Visions Art Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave., Bremerton, is “Triangle Suite,” with printmaking embossments, fabric and acrylic works by Bernice Walsh.

METROPOLIS, THE GALLERY: October show at Metropolis, the Gallery, 318 Callow, Bremerton, is “The Dead Never Die,” in honor of Dia de los Muertos, with works by variety of local artists.

CLOCKS HELD OVER: Kitsap County Historical Society Museum exhibit “Changing Times — Kitsap Clocks” held over through Oct. 31 at the museum, 280 Fourth St., Bremerton.

MANCHESTER GALLERY: Artist through Nov. 22 at Manchester Gallery, 8075 E. Main St., Manchester, is gallery director Paul Nuchims with “Metaphor and the Art of Millennial Survival.” Reception noon Oct. 21, talk at 2 p.m.

SIDNEY ART GALLERY: October show at Sidney Art Gallery, 202 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard, is work by members of the South Kitsap Artists Association.

PORT GAMBLE GENERAL STORE SHOW: Port Gamble General Store and Cafe hosts “No One Stands Alone,” with photographs from the 2007 calendar of the same name, with reception noon Oct. 21 at the store, 32400 NE Rainier Ave., No. 3, Port Gamble.

LITERARY

SHIP’S LOG READERS: Ship’s Log book group meets 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Port Orchard Library, 87 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard to discuss “Eyre Affair” by Jasper Fforde.

BAINBRIDGE BOOK SALE: Bainbridge Island Friends of the Library book sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at the library, 1270 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island.

BOOK LAUNCH: Poulsbo author Michael Donnelly launches his first adult mystery novel, “False Harbor,” 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island.

CROW TALK: Elaina Fox brings captive crows Ed and Ebeneezer to the Port Orchard Library, 87 Sidney Ave., 2 p.m. Oct. 28 to talk about humans’ relationships with wild animals.

MINISTER’S BOOK: The Rev. Vici Derrick presents her book, “Meeting God Where You Are,” 10:30 a.m. Oct. 29, Spritual Enrichment Center of West Sound at Island Music Guild Hall, 10598 NE Valley Rd., Bainbridge Island.

HARRY POTTER SHOWING: Port Orchard Library hosts free Family Movie Matinee 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29 with “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.”

ST. BARNABAS BOOK SALE: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29, St. Barnabas Parish Hall, Wyatt and Finch, Bainbridge Island.

LIBERTY 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.

SILVERDALE BOOK SALE: Silverdale Friends of the Library used book sale every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 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

PEGASUS MUSIC: Alice Saliba, Oct. 27; Larry Dewey Oct. 28. Both shows 7:30 p.m., Pegasus Coffee House, 131 Parfitt Way, Bainbridge Island. Sponsored by Music Community Resources, suggested donation $5 for the artists. Open mic 7 p.m. every Sunday.

PONDERAY CAFE: Mark Lewis on sax and flute with Overton Berry on piano, 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Ponderay Cafe and Lounge, 610 N. Callow Ave., Bremerton. No minors.

ADMIRAL CONCERT: Latin rhythm group Tiempo Libre performs Oct. 27 at the Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. Dinner, 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Tickets are $55 dinner show main floor, $24 main floor show only and $18 balcony or loge. All seats reserved. Tickets at the box office or (360) 373-6743.

MANETTE MUSIC: Kitsap County rock group Cone performs Oct. 28 for Halloween show at Manette Saloon, 2113 E. 11th St., Bremerton. Costume contest, no minors.

GOSPELFEST: Silverdale United Methodist Church hosts Gospelfest, 5 p.m. Oct. 28 at the church, 9982 Silverday Way, Silverdale. Free concert with gospel and praise groups from Seattle and Kitsap County. Performers welcome, call (360) 698-3848.

HALLOWEEN ALTERNATIVE: Silverdale United Methodist Church hosts Christian rock concert with Stone Resolve, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31 at the church, 9982 Silverdale Way, Silverdale. Fund raiser for Lord’s Cafe Crew Homeless Lunch. Information (360) 692-9813.

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.

NATURE & OUTDOORS

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. Meets 7 p.m. second Monday monthly, Kitsap Unitarian bldg., 4418 Perry Ave., East Bremerton Visitors welcome. Information: www.pwckitsap.org

THEATER

‘RED CHIEF’ ENDS: Kitsap Children’s Musical Theater production of O. Henry’s “Ransom of Red Chief” ends Oct. 29 at the North Kitsap Auditorium, Hostmark Ave., Poulsbo. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Oct. 27 and 28 and 5 p.m. Oct. 29. Admission is $8 all seats.

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 third Saturday of the month at 2p.m. or third Wednesday at 7p.m. Information at (360) 779-9688 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.

PUMPKIN PATCHES

All open through Oct. 31

Suyematsu and Bainbridge Island Farm: 9229 Day Rd. E, Bainbridge Island. Open 1-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Corn maze: $5. Hay bale maze: $1, free tractor rides on weekends. Call (206) 842-1429.

Scandia Valley Farm: 16624 Scandia Rd., Poulsbo. Open 3-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday. Weekdays by appointment. Farm tour and corn maze: $8 adults, $6 children 12 and under, price includes u-pick pumpkin. Corn maze only: $5 adults, $4 children. Farm tour only: $6 adults, $5 children. Also offering food, live music, farm produce. Info: (360) 779-3353, www.scandiavalleyfarm.com.

Pheasant Fields Farm: 13274 Clear Creek Rd. NW, Silverdale.Open Monday-Sunday noon-6 p.m. Corn maze and farm tour: $5 adults, $3 under age 15. Special events: No Ghoul, No Gore, No Scare, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, $7 ages 15 and up, $5 under 15, toddlers free.

Minder Farm Corn Maze: 1000 Glud’s Pond Rd. NE, Bremerton. Open Wednesday-Friday 4 p.m. to dusk, Saturday 10 a.m. to dusk, Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Corn maze: $7 adults, $5 age 5-17, 4 and under free. Group rates available. (360) 479-0880, www.mazeplay.com.

MISC.

CANCER CAREGIVERS: Friends of Avery Cancer Caregiver Network hosts cancer caregiver support group, 6 p.m. Oct. 26, Room 205, Hostice of Kitsap County, 3100 NW Bucklin Hill Rd., Silverdale. Free, reserve seat at (360) 613-9724 or info@friendsofavery.org. Rides available.

MOAA LUNCHEON: Kitsap Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America meets Oct. 27, Elks Lodge, 4131 Pine Rd. NE, Bremerton. Social hour 11 a.m., lunch at noon. Information (360) 871-3159.

HEARING LOSS GROUP: Hearing Loss Association hosts talk on “Succesful travel with hearing loss” at regular meeting, 1 p.m. Oct. 28, Iris Room at Silverdale Harrison Hospital, 1800 NW Myhre Rd., Silverdale. Information (360) 871-0997 or jcallen@hearingloss-wa.org.

HISTORICAL CALENDARS: Kitsap County Historical Society 2007 calendar “A Step Back in Time” for sale at the museum, 280 Fourth St., Bremerton and other locations throughout Kitsap County.

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

Business Connections of North Kitsap: Meets first and third Thursdays, 11:32 a.m., Magnolia Cafe, Poulsbo. For information and to register (360) 598-3880 or email mp@coachmaria.com

Stroke Support Group: The Stroke Support Group meets 1 p.m. second Thursday monthly, Iris Room at Harrison Hospital, 1780 NW Myhre Road, Silverdale. Open to stroke survivors, caregivers, families of survivors and the public. Information (360) 337-8980.

AL-ANON/ALATEEN: 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: Meets 7:30 p.m. second Friday monthly, Chico Alliance Church, Bremerton.

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.

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

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT: The Bremerton Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meets 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday monthly, Jackson Park Community Service Center, Port Orchard. Information (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 p.m. first and third Tuesdays monthly in Poulsbo, and 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays monthly on Bainbridge Island. Information (206) 780-2031 or (360) 551-3140.

SINGLES CLUB: The Bremerton B&P Singles Club invites all adult singles to join them at activities, dances and socials each month. Information (360) 373-4675 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: Group offers people experiencing symptoms of progressive memory loss a chance to meet others coping with the same problems. Admission free, pre-registration required, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-848-7097.

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.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Meets 7 p.m. second Tuesday monthly, North Kitsap Baptist Church, 20516 Little Valley Road N.E., Poulsbo. Open to gamblers and those affected by it. Information (360) 297-7111 or (360) 457-8715.

HUMAN RIGHTS: The Kitsap Human Rights Network meets 6 p.m. fourth Thursday monthly, Events Center at Kitsap Fairgrounds, 1195 Fairgrounds Road, East Bremerton.