POULSBO — Nearly anyone involved in North Kitsap athletics knows the name Tony Chisholm. For those who aren’t familiar with his candid and exciting persona, they likely will be as soon as the Vikings boys basketball season begins.
PORT GAMBLE — In a fit of holiday cheer, Janis Kelley decided she would do something special for families in need this Christmas season. One didn’t seem like enough.
Two? Nope.
Three? Guess again.
Four? Still not quite there.
Five? OK.
POULSBO — The maestro of Little Norway’s Third of July sonata won’t be directing the community-supported orchestra when its 2007 performance hits the stage.
Instead, Fireworks on the Fjord organizer Mary Graves is confident that community groups and individuals will play the many different parts in the event’s planning and execution the way she has since 1994.
While most theaters in Kitsap County are focusing on presentations with a holiday theme, from the Roving Player’s “A Christmas Carol†to Ovation’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors,†one theater is telling the “tale as old as time.â€
Central Stage Theatre of County Kitsap presents “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,†opening Nov. 24 and running through Dec. 17.
Writing for children’s picture books, creating a one-act play and honing the opening chapters of your novel are the subjects tackled in the winter writing classes offered by Field’s End, taught by experts in their fields.
Award-winning children’s author George Shannon leads “Writing the Picture Book Text,†in five Wednesday classes from Jan. 31 to Feb. 21. Class fee is $200.
POULSBO — As the current AAC recommendation stands, Kingston High School will open with varsity teams in all sports other than swimming, cross country and gymnastics which will combine programs with North Kitsap.
And both Buccaneers and Vikings may have to pay a $90 fee per sport to play.
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and aside from being arguably the best holiday out there — no presents to fret about, just a table full of food to plow through — much of the reasoning behind the day seems to get lost in the mix of turkey stuffing and in-laws and family so distant you’re not sure if it’s your second cousin or your uncle who’s hogging all of the gravy.
SUQUAMISH — As local vets gathered one week after Veterans Day at the Suquamish Tribal Center, they were enveloped by children’s laughter and community warmth during an honoring ceremony acknowledging their service in the Armed Forces.
Surrounded by family, friends and comrades Saturday, they recounted memories from their time serving the United States.
POULSBO — The 2006 Bellringer campaign soared to the $750 mark as the North End came through just before Thanksgiving.
Lockheed Martin employees gave to the fund over the summer, and the Little Norway Grandmothers Club chipped in to help others.
KINGSTON — A little paint splashed here, a new set of chairs there and $2 million worth of remodeling tucked in everywhere greeted residents and church members during the Bayside Community Church open house Sunday night. Amid oohs and ahs, members of the congregation gave tours through the building, showcasing the new and improved place of worship.
KINGSTON — In the hustle and bustle of education these days, one vital subject seems to be forgotten — rock ‘n’ roll.
But not so at Wolfle Elementary School as their staff rock band, the Wolfle Howlers, is hosting a benefit concert to gather its community together and collectively let their hair down.
KINGSTON — Despite urges from the Kitsap County Health District that the information at Monday evening’s flu talk was invaluable, only one person showed up to hear the presentation. Though disheartening, officials said this is a problem they regularly run into.
INDIANOLA — Decking the halls with paintings, ceramics, clothes and jewelry, the Trillium School will have North End residents fa-la-la-la-laing all through their holiday shopping. And folks better not cry, better not pout, because the event will run all day Nov. 25, with plenty of goodies to go around.
POULSBO — After more than 1,800 people voted to keep Little Norway’s city hall downtown, Mayor Kathryn Quade and the city council quickly affirmed the decision.
Now comes the hard part: deciding the best way to proceed to make that choice a reality.
Quade cautioned that it will take time for city officials to develop the plan for the downtown city hall.
POULSBO — The 2006-2007 season could be one of change for Viking girls basketball. With a spark of solid youth and the guidance of veterans, this year’s squad is focused on redefining North Kitsap’s standing in the Narrows League.
While all this rainy weather, dark days and blustery winds may make some think of curling up and sleeping until spring, it’s not time to hibernate just yet, not when there’s a full afternoon of music, storytelling and hot cocoa in front of a fire coming up at IslandWood Nov. 25.
The environmental education center on Bainbridge Island is celebrating autumn with the third annual Fall Family Afternoon, featuring self-guided tours, crafts, outdoor activities and a full slate of performers.
Nothing ushers in the holiday season like the annual productions of “The Nutcracker,†being staged this year by four dance troupes in Kitsap County. Performing the classic ballet are Dance Ensemble Northwest of Poulsbo, Dance Arts Theatre of Silverdale, Peninsula Dance Theatre of Bremerton and Academy of Dance in Port Orchard.
POULSBO — The stereotypical dumb jock is becoming an anomaly at North Kitsap High School.
At the conclusion of the 2006 fall sports season, all six of NKHS’ programs were commended by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s Academic Awards Program for Scholastic Achievement.
POULSBO — After five years on the court together, the NK Jammers — an eighth/ninth grade traveling basketball team — are still as enthusiastic as the first day they picked up a basketball.
The team has seen a few changes since its formation in 2001 when most of the players were only in the fourth grade. But its core has stuck together over the course and the team is now showcasing its capability as they brought home first place from the high school division of Washington’s Premier League Nov. 12.
KINGSTON — Less than a year after tragedy struck at Kingston Junior High in the form of two student deaths over the course of one week, another school related catastrophe rocked its gymnasium Tuesday.
Only this time, it came in the form of video footage from the 1999 shootings at Columbine High School. It was presented as part of the “Rachel’s Challenge†assembly, which spoke to the power of kindness and human goodness.