page 6 kitsapweek Friday, January 24, 2014
kitsapcalendar Calendar submissions The Kitsap Week calendar is a free listing of events in Kitsap County. To submit an event, email the name of the involved organization, the event’s date, purpose, cost (if applicable) and contact information to roxley@northkitsapherald.com.
Art galleries “Whitewashed” at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art: In the museum’s Mesa Gallery. The work of Joseph Gregory Rossano, “Whitewashed.” Sculptures from old growth forest focus on human impacts on the environment, as well as ignoring the signs of climate change. Bainbridge Arts & Crafts: Through January at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, 151 Winslow Way, Bainbridge Island. Phillip Levine, Norman Lundin and Gerard Tsutakawa are featured in the exhibit, “Gentlemen of Northwest Art.” Photography of Richard Badger: January at the Front Street Gallery, Poulsbo. “Conversations with Nature and More,” a photography show by Richard Badger. 100 years of photographs: Selections from the Suquamish Tribe Archives, through January, 5-8 p.m. at the Kitsap County Historical Society Museum, 380 Fourth St., Bremerton. Free during First Friday Art Walk. First Friday art walk at BPA: Feb. 7, 5-7 p.m. at Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. North, Bainbridge Island. BPA presents abstract paintings by actress Diane Walker during Winslow’s First Friday Art Walk. Ami Raime at ChocMo: Through February at ChocMo, 19880 Front St., Poulsbo. Raime’s oil and acrylic paintings feature vibrant colors and often tropical themes. Escape the gray of winter. CVG show: Jan. 25 through Feb. 28 at Collective Visions Gallery, 331 Pacific Ave., Bremerton. The seventh year of this competitive art show. Artist from across the state have submitted work, competing for nearly $10,000 in cash prizes. Info: www.collectivevisions.com
Susan Dinteman at Viridian Gallery: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Viridian Gallery, 1800 Mile Hill Drive, Port Orchard. Info: 360-871-7900.
Benefits & events Island Film Group “In the Mood for Love”: Jan. 25, 2 p.m. at Bainbridge Public Library. Join for a film discussion about “In the Mood For Love.” Rated PG. A man and a woman move into neighboring Hong Kong apartments and form a bond. Financial fair: Jan. 27, 1-5 p.m. at the Port Gamble S’Klallam Longhouse, 31912 Little Boston Road, Kingston. Info: sandra@ pgst.nsn.us. KDOG Winter Conference: Jan. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clearwater Casino Resort. Keynote speaker Peter Raffo, with Christopher Davenport, Stephanie Clines, Kol Medina, Michael Felts, Paula Rimmer, Claire Bishop and Shannon Doolittle. Tickets: $100 in advance, $125 at the door. Includes lunch and snacks. Tickets: ll150.infusionsoft.com/ app/orderForms/KDOG-Conference. Info: kitsapdevelopment@ gmail.com, 360-434-3907. Points of Light dinner: Feb. 1. Presidents of Congregation Kol Shalom over the past 15 years will be honored, including Jeff Brein, Val Torrens, Stephanie Warren, Art Mann, Eileen Hershberg and Jessica Dubey. Comedian Dan Rosenberg will host with Ira Feilding. Also featuring pianist Samuel Brodsky. Dinner provided by caterer Ann Pearl. Info/time/location/register: 206-842-9010. Register before Jan. 25. Tours of The Island School: Tour The Island School on Bainbridge Island weekdays 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. For grades K-5. Call ahead, 206-842-0400. Info: www.TheIslandSchool.org. Bainbridge historical museum’s free first Thursday: The prize-winning Bainbridge Island Historical Museum is free on the first Thursdays of each month. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 215 Ericksen Ave. Featuring “Whales in Our Midst” chronicling orcas in Puget Sound; “The Overland Westerners,” an epic 20,000-mile trip by horseback 100 years ago; and “A Portrait of Manzanar,” by world-famous photographer Ansel Adams. Info: www.bainbridgehistory.org. Bingo: Sundays early bird at 5 p.m., and Wednesdays early bird at 6 p.m., at the Bremerton Elks Lodge on Pine Road. Open to the public. Concession stand and bar open. Info: 360-479-1181.
Classes Pet portrait workshop with Susan Wiersema: Sundays, Jan. 26 and Feb. 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, 151 Winslow Way, Bainbridge Island. Tuition $120. Members are $110 and students are $100. Register at the gallery or call 206-8423132. Health exchange one-on-one assistance: Jan. 28, 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Bainbridge Public Library. Trained assisters from Peninsula Community Health Services answer questions about the new health exchange and walk through the sign up process. Drop-ins welcome. First come, first served. National Alliance on Mental Illness family-to-family education program: Feb. 1 through April 19, Saturday mornings in Silverdale. A free 12-week class taught by trained family members who have lived with this experience and offer education and support for families and friends with mental illness. Info/ registration: jcerecich@yahoo. com, 360-697-5531. Discovering the roots of your spirituality: Feb. 2 and 16, and March 2 and 16, 12:30-2 p.m. at the Poulsbo Public Library. Comparative religion scholar Kim Beyer-Nelson discusses the
Ian McFeron will perform at the Bainbridge Island Brewing Co. while on his current tour, along with Alisa Milner on fiddle, cello and harmony vocals. Kaitlin Banfill / Contributed paths of personal theological systems. Based on a Unitarian Universalists adult education program. Cost: $16. Info/register: www.nkuu.org, 360-3943945. The four faces of Buddhism: Feb. 12 and 19, and March 5 and 12, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Poulsbo Library. Time, culture, geography and other religions have shaped Buddhism into different variations, each with unique features. Comparative religion scholar Kim BeyerNelson discusses the history of the religion, and its four different types. Donations accepted. Info/ register: www.nkuu.org, 360394-3945. Understanding Shia/Sunni tension in Islam: April 16, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Poulsbo Library. Comparative religion scholar Kim Beyer-Nelson discusses the history of these sects of Islam. Donations accepted. Info/register: www.nkuu.org, 360-394-3945. SQUARE DANCE LESSONS: Paws and Taws Square Dance Club host lessons, 7-9 p.m. at Kitsap Square Dance Center, 6800 Belfair Valley Road, Bremerton. Cost: $3/adult, $1.50/youth, first night free. Singles, couples, and families welcome. Info: 360-9305277, 360-373-2567 or www. pawsandtaws.net.
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Meetings, support groups & lectures Great Decisions “Turkey’s Challenges”: Jan. 25, 9:3011 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 7968 Finch Road. Turkey is a nation at a crossroads. Clashes between secular and religious groups leave the soul of Turkey up for grabs. Moderated by Dr. Resat Kesaba, director of UW Jackson School of International Studies. Cracking the Code: Jan. 23, Feb. 6 and 20, and March 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church. Using videos, articles, exercises and discussions we will explore racism, its impacts, and our role to unto it. Participants will look at types of racism, racial identity, stereotypes, white privilege, and institutional racism. Info: 360842-2232. Glen Morgan Property Rights Expert: Jan. 30, 5:30-8 p.m. at No. 1 Buffet, 3583 Wheaton Way, Bremerton. Dinner: $13.50 per person. Glen Morgan is the property rights director for the Freedom Foundation and also for Stop Taking Our Property. He will discuss issues relating to property rights. Info: 360-990-1088. DNA testing and genealogy: Feb. 9, 5-7 p.m. at Congregation Kol Shalom, 9010 Miller Road, Bainbridge Island. Mary Kathryn Kozy, president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State discusses the basics of DNA testing. Free. Open to the public. Donations accepted. Info: 206-842-9010. Kitsap County Rose Society Meeting: Feb. 10, 6:30-9 p.m. at the Fire Station Community Room, 7600 Old Military Road, Bremerton. Discuss soil and compo sting. ADHD relationship dynamics: Feb. 11, 7-8:30 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative Classroom, 10452 Silverdale Way, Silverdale.
Stacy Gillett is director of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Office of the Education Ombudsman. Gillett will join CHADD to present “Navigating IEP/504 Plans.” A meeting for Kitsap CHADD, a support group for those impacted by ADHD. North Kitsap Parent Support Group: Do you want to be part of a support group for families of gifted children? Call 360-6382919 or email northkitsapgifted@gmail.com. Quaker silent worship: 1011 a.m., Sundays at Seabold Hall, 14450 Komedal Road, Bainbridge Island. Agate Passage Friends meeting. Info: 877-235-4712. 12-Step Biblical-based Recovery Group: Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, 901 N. Wycoff, Bremerton. “Honu Life in Christ”: a support group for addictions/ compulsions, alcohol, drugs and general life issues recovery. Info: David, 360-509-4932. Alzheimer’s caregivers support group: Fourth Wednesday of the month, 1-2:30 p.m. as Harrison Medical Center Annex, 750 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton. A free support group for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of individuals with memory loss. Info: 206-402-9857. ABUSE RECOVERY MINISTRY & SERVICES: Free faith-based domestic abuse victim recovery classes for women. These weekly classes are designed to help women heal from domestic abuse. Participants may begin attending at any time. Info: 866-262-9284 for confidential time and place. American Legion Veterans Assistance Office: Open every Thursday (except holidays), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 19068 Jensen Way, Suite 3A, Poulsbo. Free services to assist veterans and widows with VA claims. Info: 360779-5456. 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 See Calendar, Page 7