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. …
SUQUAMISH — Surrounded by a rainbow of people, the Common Threads blanket began to weave together Friday morning as North Kitsap leaders were introduced to the diversity group.
The introduction took the form of a five-hour conference at Kiana Lodge in which the group’s ideas and goals were presented — one strand at a time.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, and 125 years since he wrote “An Enemy of the People,†but some things never change.
“It has a lot of connections to civic-mindedness and community spirit,†Island Theater director Stephen Stolee said of the drama.
Island Theater, known for holding play readings at the Bainbridge Library, is taking Ibsen’s classic play on the road, performing a full recitation at almost every library in the county, The Playhouse on Bainbridge Island and the Sons of Norway Hall in Poulsbo between Nov. 3 and 19. The Sylvan Way Library is the only one not hosting a performance.
A type of sacred dance practiced in India for thousands of years was in danger of dying out in the mid 20th century, a victim of the rush to modernity and independence. For the last decade one Indian woman has worked tirelessly to revive the mahari style of Orissi dance, and she brings the dance to Bainbridge Island Nov. 6.
I can only assume that Republicans are grinding their teeth, shaking their heads and looking to burn effigies of the North Kitsap Herald editor (me) at this point (No, you’ve got the nose wrong, bigger. Bigger. OK, wait, a little bigger) only to find out the folks supporting a downtown city hall got all the good papier mache.
I mean three big elections, three Democrat endorsements?
LAKEWOOD — When the Lady Vikings stepped into the gym earlier this summer, they were already looking forward to Oct. 28 as they set a preseason goal of gaining entry to the district tournament.
Local food banks rely on community support when the need is greatest this time of year.
Help needed to spruce up town for the holidays.
Kingston’s “triple nickel” pack is looking for alumni
Kingston Cooperative Preschool’s auction takes place Nov. 18 at Wolfle Elementary.
The Wright family of Kingston has relocated to the island of Cyprus for a year and sent back a letter about life there.
KCN will publish the January issue earlier than usual due to the holidays.
North Kitsap School District seeks public input on plans for sports teams at the new Kingston High School that opens next fall.
A look at the history of the development of Kingston and a glance at a new Main Street approach that’s in the works.
A directory of shops, stands and the perks of local java.
Youth group at Hansville Community Church is active locally, but knows how to have fun.
Stories about bear encounters, the fray of habitat fragmentation, how to deal with close encounters and an invitation to submit your wildest wildlife story.
A review of Heritage Day and a wine-tasting event
Kitsap County Distric #1 Commissioner talks about taxes
POULSBO — When the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce opened its doors Wednesday night to a community conversation about the location of city hall, only one side entered the discussion.
Of the 14 people in attendance at the discussion led by chamber executive director Stuart Leidner, two were undecided and the rest were clearly in favor of keeping city hall downtown. No one representing the 10th Avenue location was present.