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Continued from page 6 6th annual Jingles for Jax Christmas Dinner & Auction: Nov. 10, 4 p.m. at McCormick Woods, 5155 McCormick Woods Drive SW, Port Orchard. Salmon and prime rib dinner buffet for $45. Proceeds benefit Jaxon’s Cure, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and find a cure for subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. Tickets available no later than Nov. 2 Info: 360-8762837, www.jaxonscure.org.
classes Communication training workshop: Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 811 Veneta Avenue, Bremerton. Christine Endo presents “Lead, Follow, Get Out of the Way.” $20. Lunch included. Reservations: 360-895-0305, bigskyed@aol.com, 360-692-4750, pat.ryan58@comcast.net. KISS meeting: Oct. 20, 1 p.m. at Willows Senior Apartments, 3201 Pine Road NE, Bremerton. Kitsap Senior Singles welcome for a potluck. Bring a dish to share, bring cards and play games. Info: 360-275-3256, 360-698-1175. Personal Mythology workshop series: Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bodhi Center, 6717 Marshall Road, Bainbridge Island. Artist/instructor Melissa Klein presents the first of the Personal Mythology Series: Archetypes & Symbols. Take a “life inventory,” set intentions, and stay connected to your “true north” in transitional times. Additional workshops will take place in coming months. Space is limited. Info: me.lissa@melissaklein.com, 360-809-0083, www.melissaklein.com. Floral workshop: Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 2-4:30 p.m. at the Bloedel Reserve, 7571 NE Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island. Learn tricks of the trade from the reserve’s florist, Cathy Tyler, such as how to make stunning compositions. Leave the workshop with an arraignment of your creation. Materials provided, but please bring interesting cuttings from your yard. Pre-registration required: 206-842-7631. $30 for members, $35 for non-members of the reserve. AAA Driver Improvement Program: Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crista Shores Retirement Community, 1600 NW Crista Shores, Silverdale. Accepting reservations for a refresher course on defensive driving skills. Qualifies drivers 55 years of age and older for automobile insurance premium discounts. $16. Info/ registration: 800-462-3728. Death with Dignity options in Washington: Oct. 27, 3-5 p.m. at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, Bainbridge Island. Dick Baker, retired physician, will explain various options for peaceful, humane death within Washington Death with Dignity Act. Info: 206-842-2180, djmoore@ bainbridge.net. Hospice, love, caring and compassion in action: Oct. 29,
Friday, October 18, 2013 7-8:30 p.m. at the Poulsbo Library Community Room. Professional hospice caregivers from Hospice of Kitsap County will explain hospice care, palliative care and the loving and compassionate difference they make. Suggested donation is $5. Free writing class: Nov. 7 and 14, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Bainbridge Public Library. Free with $10 suggested donation. No need to register. Taught by writer and English professor A.C. Fuller. This class is not about commas, character or story structure. Instead, Fuller will discuss how to make time to write, balance inspiration with perspiration, and working through procrastination in order to finish writing a book in one year. Spanish for the Little Ones: Tuesdays through Dec. 17, 1010:45 a.m., at The Island School, 8553 NE Day Road, Bainbridge Island. Preschool Spanish Program at The Island School. Children will learn Spanish through a variety of rich experiences. $180. Info: 206-842-0400, www. theislandschool.org, or info@ TheIslandSchool.org. SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: Paws and Taws Square Dance Club hosts lessons weekly on Mondays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Kitsap Square Dance Center, 6800 W. Belfair Valley Road, Gorst. Cost: $3 adult, $1.50 youth, first night free. Families welcome. Info: 360930-5277 or 360-373-2567. TWO-STEP/WALTZ LESSONS: Paws and Taws Square Dance Club hosts lessons in Two-Step and Waltz on Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. at Kitsap Square Dance Center, 6800 W. Belfair Valley Road, Gorst. Cost: $3 adult, $1.50 youth, first night free. Info: 360-930-5277 or 360-373-2567.
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“Scientific Method” is part of ReImagined and ReGraced, with work by Matthew X. Curry at the Gallery at Grace on Bainbridge Island. Courtesy photo 3rd Thursday mornings, 9:3011 a.m. during the school year at Grace Episcopal Church on Bainbridge Island. For mothers of all beliefs and backgrounds, with children of all ages. Life Coach Bev Gaines leads engaging discussions on how to nurture self-awareness, reflection and growth. Tuition includes an onsite childcare program for infants and young children. Meeting dates: Nov. 7 and 21, Dec. 5 and 19, Jan. 16, Feb. 6, March 6 and 20, April 17, May 1 and 15, and June 5. Info: www.momsmorningretreat.com. Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society: Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to noon at the Bainbridge Public Library, 1270 Madison Avenue North. Free. Problem solving for your family research. Info: www:bigenealogy.org. healing Power of Nature: Oct. 20, 5 p.m. at the Bloedel Reserve, 7571 NE Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island. Landscape architect and Duke University professor Sally Schauman will discuss the connection between nature and healing. Sponsored by the Peninsula Cancer Center. Pre-registration required, call 206-842-7631. $10 for members, $12 for non-members of the reserve. Kitsap Computing Seniors General Meeting: Oct. 21, 10
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wish to learn from others in civil dialogue. Topics vary, but the theme is general interest subjects that impact the public. In the large meeting room at the library. Free. Staying in Charge-making advance directives work for you: Oct. 26, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Waterfront Park Community Center, 402 Brein Drive, Bainbridge Island. Learn about key documents needed to protect interests when a person no longer can, especially on health and finances. With Liz Taylor and George Edensword-Beck. Cosponsored by Bailey Manor and the Kitsap Regional Library. Free. West sound Time bank Brew Time: Oct. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Bainbridge Island Brewing, 9415 Coppertop Loop NE, Bainbridge Island. Join the time bank and earn an hour for coming. Stay for the potluck. The time bank offers members an opportunity to share their skills with others on an hour-per-hour basis. Save money and share time. Info: www.westsoundtimebank.org. At Ease Toastmasters: Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m., Subway meeting room, 3850 Kitsap Way, Bremerton. Learn valuable public speaking, evaluation and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Info: Dave Harris, 360-478-7089 or harriscd.wa@ comcast.net. Cat Fix Day: Second and last Tuesdays, 7-9 a.m., Kitsap Humane Society, 9167 Dickey Road NW, Silverdale. Low-cost spay/ neuter day for felines of lowincome residents. Limited to first 50 walk-ins. Info: 360-692-6977, ext. 1135; www.kitsap-humane.
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org./cat-fix-day. Central/South Kitsap Women and Cancer support group: Second and fourth Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Radiation Oncology Library, Harrison Medical Center, 2520 Cherry Ave., Bremerton. Facilitators: Sue-Marie Casagrande, oncology social worker; and Bonnie McVee, life coach and cancer survivor. Info: 360-744-4990, www.harrisonmedical.org. Depression & Bipolar Support Group: Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, 700 Callahan Drive, Bremerton. Open to those living with depression and/or bipolar disorder, and loved ones and supporters of people living with mood disorders. Info: Richard, 360-377-8509. Edward Jones coffee club: Fourth Wednesday, 8:15 a.m., Edward Jones, 2416 NW Myhre Road, Suite 102, Silverdale. Current market and economy updates. To reserve a seat, call Beth Halvorson, 360-692-1216. Kitsap Al-Anon: Al-Anon meeting for anyone troubled by another person’s drinking. Sundays: Manchester Library, 8 a.m.; Winslow Arms Apartments, Bainbridge Island, 10 a.m. Mondays: Harper Church, Port Orchard, 10 a.m.; Jackson Park Community Center, Bremerton, noon; Saint Barnabas Church, Bainbridge Island, 7:30 p.m.; Belfair Haven Of Hope, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Silverdale Lutheran Church, noon; First Lutheran Church, Port Orchard, 7:30 p.m.; Park Vista Apartments, Port Orchard, 5:30 p.m.; Anglican Church of St. Charles, Poulsbo, 7 p.m. See Calendar, Page 8