ARTS & CRAFTS
CHRISTMAS SHOPPE: Kitsap Artists Association hosts Christmas Artist Shoppe 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 4, Clear Creek Community Club, 12641 Clear Creek Rd. NW, Silverdale, with art by KAA members.
CHEERLEADING BAZAAR: Peninsula All-Star Connection cheerleaders host holiday bazaar 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 4, Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way, Silverdale.
DANCE
TANGO LESSONS: Central Kitsap Community Schools hosts tango dance classes Nov. 9 through Dec. 7 at Ridgetop Jr. High. For cost and other information call instructor Jerry Deeter at (360) 779-4686.
GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS
BAINBRIDGE ARTS AND CRAFTS: November shows at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, 151 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, are glass artist Steve Maslach, painter Jeanie Grisham, painter Elizabeth Smith and “Sliver,” with works by eight artists.
GALLERY FRAGA: November artists at Gallery Fraga, 166 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, are Allen Jones with “Epic Oils” and Susan Croy Roth with “New Pastels.” Reception 6-8 p.m. Nov. 3.
ROBY KING: November artist at Roby King Galleries, 176 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island is Lael Weyenberg, with paintings in the Russian Impressionist tradition. Reception 6-8 p.m. Nov. 3.
VERKSTED GALLERY: November artists at Verksted Gallery, 18937 Front St., Poulsbo, are woodworker Al Anderson, dollmaker Gracie Bombard and glass bead artist Loriane Wolff. Also winning entries in public “Cat-itude” photo contest.
CHECKERS ESPRESSO & GALLERY: November show at Checkers Espresso & Gallery, 18881 Front St., Poulsbo, is “Day by Day,” oils and mixed collages by Jodie Warthen.
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 Nov. 21, talk at 2 p.m.
A BIG IDEA: November artist at A Big Idea, 724 Bay St., Port Orchard, is James Kelsey, metal sculptor. Gallery celebrates first anniversary 6-8 p.m. Nov. 4.
LITERARY
QUILTS AND WHALES AT EAGLE HARBOR: Bainbridge author Maggie Ball presents “Traditional Quilts with a Twist: Exciting New Looks For Your Favorite Patterns,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Wildlife biologist Douglas Chadwick presents “The Grandest of Lives, Eye to Eye with Whales,” 3 p.m. Nov. 5. Both events Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island.
VEGAN COOKBOOK: Gloria Drnjevic, author of “Delicious Vegan Meals in Minutes,” appears 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Poulsbo Library, 700 NE Lincoln Rd., Poulsbo.
HOLIDAY RECIPES: Northwest cookbook authors Sharon Kramis and Julie Kramis Hearne share holiday cooking tips and recipes 3 p.m. Nov. 5, Kitsap Conference Center, 100 Washington Ave., Bremerton.
MUSIC
PEGASUS MUSIC: Peter Spencer’s songwriters’ workshop, open to all, Nov. 2; Brad Yaeger, Nov. 3; Brent Gadbois Nov. 4. All shows 7:30 p.m. at Pegasus Coffee House, 131 Parfitt Way, Bainbridge Island. Suggested $5 donation for the musicians. Open mic 7 p.m. every Sunday.
PONDERAY CAFE & LOUNGE: Sax and flute player Mark Lewis, pianist Bud Schultz, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1, Ponderay Cafe and Lounge, 610 N. Callow, Bremerton.
COMMONS CONCERT: First Sundays at the Commons presents pianist Natalya Kalendarev, 4 p.m. Nov. 5 at Bainbridge Commons, 402 Brien Dr., Bainbridge Island. Admission at the door $15 adults, $10 students. Recital features classical romantic piano music.
CO-OP NURSERY BENEFIT: Children’s recording artist Nancy Stewart performs 11 a.m. Nov. 4, Ordway Elementary School, Bainbridge Island. Rafle and bake sale at 10:30 a.m. Tickets $6, Eagle Harbor Books and at the door. Benefit for Bainbridge Cooperative Nursery School. (206) 780-2769.
THEATER
‘WITCH’S HOUSE’ CONTINUES: Changing Scene Theatre Northwest production of “At the Witch’s House” continues weekends through Nov. 11 at the theater, 5889 SR 303 NE, Suite 104, E. Bremerton. Showtimes 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $7 adults, $5 ages 5-14, $2 ages 4 and under, available at (360) 792-8601.
MISC.
WINE TASTING: Kitsap Wine Society hosts tasting of Washington state reds and whites Nov. 11 at Clear Creek Community Club, Silverdale. Cost $25 members, $35 non-members. To register visit www.kitsapwines.org or call (360) 769-5458. Deadline Nov. 3.
PORT ORCHARD PARTY: Port Orchard party 7 p.m. Nov. 4, Towne Square Mall, 1700 Mile Hill Drive. Tickets are $35 and include food, live entertainment, dancing, beverages. Must be 21. Tickets available in Port Orchard at South Kitsap Helpline Thriftstore, The MailRoom at Towne Square Mall, Olympic Fitness Club and Kitsap Bank.
TEEN YEARS FORUM: “Welcome to the Teen Years” forum on supporting, communicating with and protecting children during adolescent stage of development, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Hidden Creek Elementary School, Commons Area, 5455 Converse Rd. SE, Port Orchard. Information (360) 443-3050.
ADOPTION GROUP: Kitsap Adoption Group hosts Adoption Chat, 9 a.m.
WISH MEETS: Support group for families waiting to adopt, Waiting Is So Hard, meets 7 p.m. second Thursday monthly at Joe and Gayle Kohler home. Information (360) 662-0630 or www. kitsapadoptiongroup.com.
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 gambling. 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.
