ARTS & CRAFTS

BLOOM ARTISTS SOUGHT: Bainbridge in Bloom garden tour seeking artists for poster competition. Deadline Jan. 12. Information www.artshum.org.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Kingston Art Gallery invites local artists to join the co-op gallery. Information and applications at the gallery, corner of SR 104 and West Kingston Rd., Kingston or online at www.kingstonartgallery.com.

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

‘PERFECTLY FRANK’ AUDITION: Changing Scene Theatre Northwest auditioning for “Perfectly Frank: A Comedy About Love and Lattes,” 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the theatre, 5889 SR 303 NE, E. Bremerton. Seeking three women to play 30’s to 40’s, two men to play 20’s to 30’s. Original play by Charlie Birdsell. Information at (360) 792-8601.

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

METROPOLIS CLOSING: Metropolis, the Gallery, 318 Callow Ave., Bremerton is closing its doors after 10 years. Last show, with Bainbridge Island photographer Glen Scheiber, runs through Jan. 11. Gallery open by appointment for remainder of January. Closing party details will be announced at a later date.

BAINBRIDGE ARTS AND CRAFTS: December show at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, 151 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, is “Food for Thought,” with food-based images by 23 artists. Gallery accepting Helpline House Holiday Food Bank donations.

ROBY KING: Bainbridge Island Invitational Miniature Show, through December at Roby King Galleries, 176 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, with nearly 30 artists.

ISLAND GALLERY: December exhibit at The Island Gallery, 100 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island, is “Silks & Stones: Second Annual Wearable Art Show,” with work by textile and jewelry artists.

KINGSTON ART GALLERY: December exhibit at Kingston Art Gallery, 25960 Central Ave. South NE, Kingston is “Best in Show,” with best work of all KAG member artists.

VERKSTED GALLERY: December artists at Verksted Gallery, 18937 Front St., Poulsbo, are woodworker Al Anderson, dollmaker Gracie Bombard and glass bead artist Loriane Wolff. Gallery open till 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through December.

CHECKERS ESPRESSO & GALLERY: December show at Checkers Espresso & Gallery, 18881 Front St., Poulsbo, is painter Carla Palmer.

DAUNTLESS BOOKSTORE: December artist at Dauntless Bookstore Hallway Art Gallery, 4790 NE SR 104, Port Gamble, is watercolorist Penny Lou Sanzaro.

AMERICAN MARINE SILVERDALE: 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.

CAFE RIVISTA: Kitsap Artists Association members exhibiting artwork at Cafe Rivista, 2966 NW Bucklin Hill Rd., Silverdale, through Jan. 2007.

COLLECTIVE VISIONS: December show at Collective Visions Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave., Bremerton, is handmade cast paper and encaustic wildlife sculptures by Janthina DuSavage.

SIDNEY ART GALLERY: Holiday bazaar through Dec. 30 at Sidney Art Gallery, 202 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard, with handcrafted items from Sidney Museum and Art Association volunteers.

A BIG IDEA: December artist at A Big Idea, 724 Bay St., Port Orchard, is Tanya Doughty, kiln-fired glass.

LITERARY

LIBERTY BAY AUTHOR: Poulsbo author Salvatore Zambito presents “The Unadorned Thread of Yoga: The Yoga-Sutra of Patanjali in English,” 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Liberty Bay Books, 18881-D Front St., Poulsbo. Zambito is the founder and director of the Yoga-Sutras Institute.

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 Wednesdays, 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: “Rootsgrass” duo Deadwood Revival, Dec. 14; Ten O’clock Scholar, Dec. 15; a cappella trio Mockingbird, Dec. 16. All shows 7:30 p.m., Pegasus Coffee House, 131 Paritt Way, Bainbridge Island. Suggested $5 donation.

PONDERAY CAFE: Mark Lewis, saxophone with Tedd McKeever, piano, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Ponderay Cafe & Lounge, 610 N. Callow, Bremerton.

CLEARWATER CASINO: Big Dog Revue, 9 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16, Beachrock Lounge, Suquamish Clearwater Casino, 15347 Suquamish Way NE, Suquamish. No cover, 21 and over only.

PUGET SOUNDSTERS: Choral group The Puget Soundsters Christmas concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Unity Church of Bremerton, 1712 Trenton Ave., Bremerton. Offerings accepted.

HOLIDAY FOLK MUSIC: Jennifer and David Hager perform seasonal, Celtic and folk music on guitar, harmonica and pennywhistle, 7 p.m. Dec. 16, Bagels and Beans, 321 High School Rd. NE, Bainbridge Island. Free, food and beverages available.

FIDDLERS MEET: Washington Evergreen Fiddlers Assoc. Dist. 5 meets 11 a.m. Dec. 16, Theler Community Center, Belfair. Public invited to join in, bring fiddles and guitars. Information (360) 426-5326.

NAVY BAND CONCERT: Navy Band Northwest holiday concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 18, Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center, Bremerton. Free.

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

SEQUIM DNR HIKE: Great Peninsula Conservancy leads moderate nine mile RT hike through DNR forest near Sequim Dec. 16. Information (360) 373-3500.

WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT: West Sound Wildlife Shelter on Bainbridge Island seeking volunteers for variety of duties ranging from hands-on work with wildlife to office work. Information (206) 780-8508 or www.westsoundwildlife.org.

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

‘FRANKLIN’S FAMILY CHRISTMAS’: Admiral Theatre presents “Franklin’s Family Christmas,” 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the theater, 515 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. Book and TV cartoon character Franklin the Turtle and friends put on a Christmas party. Tickets $10, all seats reserved, available at the box office or by phone at (360) 373-6743.

ISLAND THEATRE READING: Island Theatre reads “Humble Boy,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17, separate performances, Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island.

‘WISE MAN’ OPENS: Hansville Community Church presents “When the Wise Man Appeared,” 7 p.m. Dec. 15, 16, 22 and 23, at the church, 7543 Twin Spits Rd., Hansville. Free. Features a 1940s rural community as it prepares for the annual production of “The Christmas Story.”

BENEFIT EDGE IMPROV: The EDGE comedy improv troupe performs a benefit show for Bainbridge Island TV and Bainbridge Performing Arts, Dec. 20, The Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. Catered reception 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. Troupe presents their “PG-13” version of “A Christmas Carol.” Tickets $50, available at the box office or by phone at (206) 842-8569.

‘CHRISTMAS CAROL’ ENDS: Roving Players production of “A Christmas Carol in Kingston, the Panto,” ends Dec. 16 at Camp Indianola. Showtimes 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets $10 adults, $8 seniors and children. Tickets at the Indianola Country Store, Peninsula Video in Kingston, Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo, the Kitsap Mall information booth in Silverdale and online at www.rovingplayers.org.

‘BEAUTY AND BEAST’ ENDS: CSTOCK production of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” ends Dec. 17 at the CSTOCK Musical Theatre, Silverdale Community Center, 9729 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale. Showtimes 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors and students with ID, $7 age 11 and under, available at the Kitsap Mall information booth and at the door.

‘A TUNA CHRISTMAS’ CONTINUES: Changing Scene Theatre Northwest production of “A Tuna Christmas” continues weekends through Dec. 30 at The Changing Scene Theatre Northwest, 5889 SR 303 NE, E Bremerton. Showtimes 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors, students and military, $8 ages 12 and under. Reserve tickets at (360) 792-8601.

‘WIZARD OF OZ’ CONTINUES: Bainbridge Performing Arts production of “The Wizard of Oz” continues through Dec. 23 at The Playhouse, 200 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $18 adults, $15 seniors, college students with I.D. and military, $10 ages 18 and under, available at The Playhouse box office, by phone at (206) 842-8569 and online at www.theplayhouse.org.

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.

MISC.

POULSBO BOAT PARADE: Poulsbo Yacht Club annual lighted boat parade, 7:15-9 p.m. Dec. 15, 6-8:45 p.m. Dec. 16, starts at Poulsbo Yacht Club, routes differ each night. Information (360) 620-0460.

HANSVILLE HOMES TOUR: Hansville Ladies Aid Holiday Home Tour 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 15. Tickets $10 advance, $12 day of tour, available at the Hansville Market. No children please.

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society hosts social gathering/meeting 10 a.m. Dec. 15, Bainbridge Library. Bring family artifacts, charts, search stories. Public welcome. Information (206) 842-0210.

STAR SHOW: Battle Point Astronomical Association hosts “The Gems of the Winter Necklace” holiday planetarium show 5 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Richie Observatory in Battle Point Park, Bainbridge Island. Free. Ritchie telescope available for viewing stars.

MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE: The Bainbridge Island Historical Society hosts an Old-fashioned Holiday Open House, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 17 at the museum, 215 Ericksen Ave. NE, Bainbridge Island. Free.

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 a.m. fourth Saturday monthly, Silverdale Fire Station on Silverdale Way. information (360) 697-6910 or www.kitsapadoptiongroup.com.

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.