ARTS & CRAFTS

QUILTING NIGHT OUT: “Women’s Night Out: It’s All About Quilting,” 6-9 p.m. Oct. 12, Manchester Library, 8067 E. Main St., Manchester. Features quilting author Nancy Martin and storyteller Debbie Dimitre on quilting history. Reservations required, (360) 871-3921.

BAZAAR VENDORS: Central Kitsap PTSA Council seeking art, craft and commercial vendors for annual winter bazaar Nov. 18. For an application call (360) 692-5749 or e-mail mjones 100@wavecable.com.

AUCTION ITEMS: Kitsap Humane Society accepting quality auction items by Oct. 7 for annual dinner and auction Oct. 21. To donate call (360) 692-6977 ext. 113.

AUDITIONS

SINGERS SOUGHT: The Kitsap Pines Chorus of Sweet Adelines is seeking women of all ages to join them in barbershop-style singing, 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, First Baptist Church of Bremerton fellowship hall, 1410 Ohio Ave., Bremerton. Information at www.kitsappines.org.

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.

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.” Reception 6-8 p.m Oct. 6 during First Friday, Mira Nakashima lectures on the life and work of George Nakashima, 7 p.m. Oct. 7, Fumiko Kimura demonstrates sumi painting 1-4 p.m. Oct. 8.

GALLERY FRAGA: October show at Gallery Fraga, 166 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, is artists Bill Baran-Mickle and Michael Pontieri. Reception 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6.

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. Reception 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6.

VERKSTED GALLERY: October show at Verksted Gallery, 18937 Front St., Poulsbo, is “CAT-itudes” plus Karen Lyman, Barbara Weingart, Eileen Sorg and Laura Mosley.

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

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. Reception 5-8 p.m. Oct. 6.

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. Show opens with party 5 p.m. Oct. 6. Food, beverages, music by Rabbit Skin Glue.

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 Oct. 13 at Manchester Gallery, 8075 E. Main St., Manchester, is Dee Molenaar.

SIDNEY ART GALLERY: October show at Sidney Art Gallery, 202 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard, is work by members of the South Kitsap Artists Association. Opens with reception 1-4 p.m. Oct. 8.

LITERARY

FAST WRITER: Author Jan Underwood speaks on winning the annual international three-day novel contest, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Poulsbo Library, 700 NE Lincoln Rd., Poulsbo.

EAGLE HARBOR READING: Bainbridge Island writer Jill Bamburg presents a talk based on her book, “Getting to Scale: Growing Your Business Without Selling Out,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island.

OPERA LECTURE: Norm Hollingshead previews Seattle Opera production of Rossini’s “The Italian Girl in Algiers,” 2 p.m. Oct. 7, Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. Free.

POETRY SERIES: “Half-Dead Poets” John Davis, John Willson and Richard West read 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse, Front St., Poulsbo. Free, open mic follows main presentation.

SPEAKERS FORUM: Judge Fern M. Smith speaks on “Breakdown of the Constitution — Our Mandate for Change,” 4 p.m. Oct. 8, Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. Tickets $15 at the door.

MUSIC

PEGASUS MUSIC: Kaitlin Rose, farewell concert Oct. 5; Keeth Apgar and Harmonica Pocket Oct. 6; Casey Garland Oct. 7. All shows 7:30 p.m., Pegasus Coffee House, 131 Parfitt Way, Bainbridge Island. Sponsored by Music Community Resources, suggested $5 donation for the artists. Open mic 7 p.m. every Sunday.

JAZZ WEDNESDAYS: Ponderay Cafe and Lounge, 610 Callow N, Bremerton, hosts sax and flute player Mark Lewis every Wednesday in October, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 4 Lewis performs with Bud Schultz on piano.

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

CORN MAZE: Pheasant Fields Farm corn maze now open, noon to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Farm is located at 13274 Clear Creek Rd. NW, Silverdale. Information at www.pheasantfields.com.

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

CIVIL WAR GENERAL: Mike Vouri, historian and chief of interpretation at San Juan Island National Historical Park, portrays Civil War General George Picket, who led the charge of Cemetery Hill at the Battle of Gettysburg, 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Kitsap County Museum, 280 Fourth St., Bremerton. Free, donations accepted.

COMEDY IMPROV: The EDGE Improv comedy troupe performs 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at The Playhouse, 200 Madison AVe. N, Bainbridge Island. Audience participation encouraged. Tickets $10 general admission, available at the BPA box office, by phone at (206) 842-8569 and online at www.theplayhouse.org.

‘NOISES OFF’ ENDS: Bremerton Community Theatre production of the comedy “Noises Off” ends Oct. 8 at the theater, 599 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton. Showtimes 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $10 adults, $9 seniors and students, $7 age 11 and under, available at the box office or by phone at (360) 373-5152.

‘FOOTLOOSE’ ENDS: CSTOCK production of the musical “Footloose” ends Oct. 8 at the Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale. Showtimes 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors and students, $7 age 11 and under, available at the Kitsap Mall information booth and the door.

‘SHIRLEY VALENTINE’ CONTINUES: Jewel Box Theatre production of “Shirley Valentine” continues weekends through Oct. 14 at the theater, 225 Iverson St., Poulsbo. Showtimes 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, plus 2 p.m. Oct. 1. Tickets $14 adults, $12 seniors, students, active military and dependents, available at Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo, Kitsap Mall information desk, Silverdale and by phone at (360) 779-9688.

‘BURIED CHILD’ CONTINUES: Changing Scene Theatre Northwest production of “Buried Child” continues through Oct. 14. Showtimes 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m Sundays. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors, students and military with ID, available at (360) 792-8601.

The theater is located in the West Sound Business Park, 5889 SR 303 NE, behind the Oroweat Bakery Outlet in East Bremerton.

‘PIPPIN’ CONTINUES: Western Washington Center for the Arts production of the musical “Pippin” continues weekends through Oct. 22 at the WWCA theater, 521 Bay St., Port Orchard. Showtimes 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 5 p.m Sundays. Tickets $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 youth and active duty military, available at (360) 769-7469.

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 2p.m. or 3rd 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.

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.

GORE FILM: Kitsap Unitarian Universal Fellowship Social Justice Committee presents special showing of “An Inconvenient Truth,” former Vice President Al Gore’s look at the issue of global warming, 6:45 p.m. Oct. 6 at the KUUF Hall, 4418 Perry Ave. NE, East Bremerton. Free. Discussion follows the movie. Free childcare provided.

ANTIQUE FAIR: Kitsap County Historical Society Museum hosts the Fourth Annual Antique Appraisal Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7, Givens Community Center, 1026 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard. Cost $7 per item, $30 for five items, five item limit per person. Information (360) 479-6226 or www.kitsaphistory.org.

LUPUS SUPPORT: Lupus support group meets 1 p.m. Oct. 7, Harrison Hospital auditorium, 2520 Cherry St., Bremerton. Information (360) 698-0186.

SOLAR TOUR: Solar Washington hosts self-guided tour of solar-powered buildings on Bainbridge Island 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7. For venue locations call (206) 855-4893.

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.