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Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year to All My Customers and The Community of Kitsap We have been proudly serving you for Eight Years Now! We Appreciate your Continued Support and Wish you Happy Holidays!

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Community Events Calendar November 1 Old Car Swap Meet After over 45 years this event has become one the counties largest Car Events. 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Presented by Olympic Vintage Auto Club.

Kitsap Coumty Fairgrounds, Bremerton, WA Contact: Val 360.779.3771 November 1 Port Orchard Art Walk Recurs 1st Sat of Every Month. The Port Orchard Bay Street Association’s Port Orchard Art Walk is the first Saturday of each month from April to November from 2 pm to 5 pm in downtown Port Orchard, WA. Join local businesses and great artists and musicians for food, fun, events and entertainment. Contact Shelly Wilkerson, chair of the Artwalk Committee at the Crazy Lady on Bay Street Gallery & Gifts for more information. Presented by Port Orchard Bay Street Association Downtown Port Orchard November 3 & 10 Kitsap Art Learn basic drawing skills while exploring a variety of media, styles, and subject matter.

Students will receive guided instruction as needed. Individual creative style will be fostered. Noon - 2:00 pm or 6:30 - 8:30 pm $165 per student for 6-week session (360) 662-1542 www.KitsapArt.com November 6 Brews & Brushes - KitsapArt School of the Arts Attention Seahawk Fans! (Adults only) Paint a step-by-step Seahawks logo while enjoying your favorite local beer. This fun evening includes all art supplies, light appetizers and your first beverage. Catered by Monica’s Waterfront Bakery and Cafe. 6:30 - 9:00 pm $45 per student 360-662-1542 kitsapart.com November 15 1st Annual “Jingle Fest” Holiday Craft & Gift Show Our goal is to provide a fun holiday shopping experience while raising funds and awareness for Meals on Wheels Kitsap. This will be

a high quality event spotlighting some of the best artisan crafters and direct sales products available. We look forward to your attending and support. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Presented by Meals on Wheels Kitsap. Silverdale Community Center, Evergreen Room. 9729 Silverdale Way, NW, Silverdale, WA 98383 Contact: Sharon Weathers 808.271.1283 November 15 Poulsbo’s Fish Park: A Habitat Restoration Success Story Tom Nordlie, the driving force behind the creation and development of Poulsbo’s Fish Park, will present on the restoration of Dogfish Creek where it meets Liberty Bay and the impact it has had on the Salmon run as well as plans for park expansion. Jenise Bauman, Western Washington University Peninsulas Environmental Science faculty will talk about a collaboration that will have Western students working on restoration and research projects in the park. 2:00 - 4:00pm Presented by Western Washington University, WWU Center at Olympic College Poulsbo 1000 Olympic College Way NW, Poulsbo, WA 98370 Contact: Kathy Johnson 360.394.2733 November 20 Canvas & Cork - KitsapArt School of the Arts Adults only Uncork your creativity! Enjoy some favorite wines and light appetizers while you create a painting with our step-by-step method.

Includes all art supplies, light appetizers and first glass of wine. Catered by Monica’s Waterfront Bakery and Cafe. 6:30 - 9:00 pm $45 per student. 360-662-1542 www.KitsapArt.com November 22 Seahawk Canvas & Cupcake - KitsapArt School of the Arts Attention Seahawk Fans! Adults & Children (8 years old and up) are invited to enjoy a Saturday afternoon painting a step-by-step Seahawk logo while savoring delicious cupcakes provided by Monica’s Waterfront Bakery and Cafe.

1:00 - 3:00 pm $40 per student 360-662-1542 www.KitsapArt.com

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2014 November 22 Evergreen Arrangement Workshop Create gorgeous arrangements with evergreens and perennials. Decorate your house for Thanksgiving or make a host/ess gift. $50 Includes supplies to take one home. Call (360) 674-2558 to register. 10:00am -12:00pm.

Presented by The Brothers Greenhouses, 3200 SW Victory Dr. Port Orchard, WA 98367 Contact: Brothers Greenhouses 360.674.2558 November 23 Canvas & Cupcake - KitsapArt School of the Arts Silverdale School Adults and children (4 years old and up) are invited to enjoy a Sunday afternoon creating a step-by-step painting while savoring delicious cupcakes provided by Monica’s Waterfront Bakery and Cafe. 2:00 4:00 pm $40 per student 360-662-1542 www.KitsapArt.com November 28 Thanksgiving Art Camp - KitsapArt School of the Arts Join us at our Silverdale location for fun filled day of drawing, painting and creating holiday art! Everyone welcome - no prior class experience necessary. 9:00 am - Noon - Ages 4 - 7 years 1:00 - 4:00 pm - Ages 7 - 12 years $45 per student 360-662-1542 KitsapArt.com November 29 & 30 27th Annual “Nutcracker” presented by Dance Arts Theatre Sat Nov 29th at 7:00pm and Sun Nov 30th at 2:00pm at Bremerton H. S. 360-692-4395 irenesdance.com Jonathan Porretta, principal dancer and Leta Biasucci, soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet. They will perform the famous roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier and the Snow King and Queen Pas de Deux. Tickets will be available at the door.

December 1 Canvas & Coffee - KitsapArt School of the Arts Start your day creatively! Enjoy coffee and pastries while you paint with acrylic on canvas 12

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Community Ev using our step-by-step method. Includes all art supplies and baked goods provided by Monica’s Waterfront Bakery and Cafe. $45 per student 360-662-1542 www.KitsapArt.com December 3 Advent Program - First/Second Grade at Peace Lutheran School 6:30 360-373-2116 peacelutherannw.org December 4, 2014 Brews & Brushes - KitsapArt School of the Arts Attention Seahawk Fans! (Adults only) Paint a step-by-step Seahawks logo while enjoying your favorite local beer. This fun evening includes all art supplies, light appetizers and your first beverage. Catered by Monica’s Waterfront Bakery and Cafe. 6:30 - 9:00 pm $45 per student 360-662-1542 KitsapArt.com December 5, 6 & 7 Christmas in the Country Fri & Sat at 10-5 and Sun 11- 5 christmasinthecountry.info 206-291-7188 Please view our web site for map and other information!

Dec 5,6,& 7 “Nutcracker Ballet” Presented by Peninsula Dance Theatre with the Peninsula Ballet Orchestra at the Bremerton Performing Arts Center. Dec 5 & 6 at 7:30 pm and Dec 7th at 3:00pm. NUTCRACKER TEA at 1:00 pm before the 3:00 performance! on Sun Dec 7th. Visit peninsuladancetheatre.org or call 360-377-6214 for ticket information.

Make a holiday tradition with the longest running Nutcracker on this side of the water. With live orchestra, reserved seating, and a special Nutcracker Tea for little ones.

December 5-7th Christ Is Born: Port Orchard Annual Nativity Event A non-denominational event displaying over 500 nativities from around the world, live music and performances, children’s activities, participate in a nativity photo shoot, a live nativity, light refreshments and more. We will also be collecting goods for local charities. 3877

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Events Calendar Mullenix Rd. Port Orchard, WA 98367 ldsnativity.org christisborn@live.com December 10 Advent Program - Third/Fourth Grade at Peace Lutheran School 6:30 360-373-2116 peacelutherannw.org December 12 Fourth - Eighth Grade Christmas concert 2:00 pm - Come hear our Band, Guitar, Choir and Handbells get us in the Holiday Spirit.

Peace Lutheran School 360-373-2116 peacelutherannw.org December 13 Poulsbo 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Famous Children’s Author Jan Brett visits Poulsbo! Beloved children’s book author and illustrator Jan Brett is coming to Poulsbo! She is debuting her newest book Animals’ Santa and its sure to be a best seller like so many of her other beautiful stories!

Please do not miss this fun, FREE event for the community! Reading & signing! Presented by Liberty Bay Books, 18891 Front St NE. Poulsbo, WA 98370 Contact: Suzanne Droppert 360.779.5909 December 17 Advent Program - Kindergarten at Peace Lutheran School 6:30 360-373-2116 peacelutherannw.org December 19 - 20 “Winter’s Tale” dance production by Northwest School of Dance. This original storyline is sure to become your new family favorite for the holidays!

A magical, entertaining journey awaits! Held at the Bremerton Community Theater. Friday 19th @ 7:00pm, Saturday 20th @ 2pm & 7pm. For tickets call (360) 373-5152 or online www. bctshows.com.

December 22 & 23 Winter Camps - KitsapArt School of the Arts Join us at our Silverdale location for fun

filled days of drawing, painting and creating while parents finish up holiday preparations.

Everyone welcome - no prior class experience necessary. 9:00 am - Noon - Ages 4 - 7 years 1:00 - 4:00 pm - Ages 7 years - Teens $90 per student 360-662-1542 www.KitsapArt.com December 29 & 30 Frozen Camp - KitsapArt School of the Arts Join us at our Silverdale location for fun filled days of drawing, painting and creating art from the movie Frozen! Everyone welcome - no prior class experience necessary. 9:00 am - Noon Ages 4 - 7 years 1:00 - 4:00 pm - Ages 7 years - Teens $90 per student 360-662-1542 www.KitsapArt.com ONGOING Bremerton Evergreen Rotary Park This 10 acre family, pet and recreation friendly park has 1,900 feet of public accessible shoreline, children’s play area that is ADA accessible, group shelter, picnic tables, BBQs, 2 half-court basketball, boat launch, sand volleyball court, public restrooms and 75 parking spaces.

Home to only 911 Memorial in Kitsap region, and Bremerton World War I Memorial. 1400 Park AVE Bremerton 360.473.5305 Scandia Valley Farm A popular family and school field trip destination, Scandia Valley Farm grows pumpkins, ornamental Indian corn, flowers, herbs and vegetables. Visit Farmer Jensen’s farmstand, corn maze, and gift shop Monday - Saturday.

16624 Scandia Road NW Poulsbo, WA 98370 360.779.3353 Bremerton City Parks Offers complete list of City of Bremerton Parks and contact information for rental services.

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Community Events Calendar Alpacas at Sawdust Hill Farm Request Info. Sawdust Hill Alpaca Farm is a 15acre working llama and alpaca farm, complete with chickens, guard dogs and cats. Come and pet the alpacas and kiss the llamas. Shop in our farm store for beautiful yarns made from our alpaca fiber, raw fiber and roving for spinning, as well as socks, hats, scarves, sweaters, coats, toys and jewelry. Enjoy being out in the green pastures with the animals! Life is Good, but it is Better with Alpacas! 25448 Port Gamble Road NE Poulsbo, WA 98370 360.286.9999 Poulsbo Marine Science Center Exhibits covering the marine environment and sea life, including a touch tank for children of all ages. 18743 Front ST NE Poulsbo, WA 98370 360.779.5549 Bremerton Boardwalk 2 acres and 840 linear feet of shoreline with park benches, restroom and water fountain.

Stroll the boardwalk and take in the views of the USS Turner Joy, the ferries and the busy waterfront. 2nd Street and Washington Bremerton, 360.473.5305 KIDIMU Kids Discovery Museum KIDIMU is a destination for children and their adults to explore art, science, and culture through hands-on exhibits, daily art projects, cultural and scientific programs. The Kids Discovery Museum blurs the line between learning and playing to inspire a lifelong journey of discovery. From Seattle, you can walk on the ferry and to KIDIMU without the need of a car: Upon disembarking the ferry, exit the ferry building, walk up the hill and across Winslow Way. Turn left and walk about 100 yards to Ravine Lane, on your right. You can see KiDiMu, at 301 Ravine Lane. Free First Thursdays! 301 Ravine Lane Bainbridge Island 206.855.4650 14

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Minder Farms Open Sep 9 thru Oct 31. Check website for days and times. Minder Farm Corn maze usually takes under an hour to complete. Average walking distance is about 2 miles. There are 6 check points within the maze...Can you find them all?

The maze is stroller friendly. Pumpkins will be ready to pick 1st week of October...Mark your calendar because they go fast! Group discounts available. We offer private parties for birthdays, corporate off-sites, & more. Call for details.

Free Parking & honey bucket on site. 1000 Glud’s Pond Rd NE Bremerton, 360.692.9271 360.479.0880 Bug Museum & Nature Gift Shop Check out our cool live bugs, Touch-a-Bug Workshops and more. Fun for the whole family!

1118 Charleston Beach Rd West Bremerton 800.870.4284

Lisa Stirrett Glass Art Studio Lisa has been a Northwest artist for more than 23 years. Her work reflects the passion and connection she has with the unrestrained beauty of the sea and her native American heritage. Offering classes in Glass Art, Gyotaku, and Encaustic Painting. Visit her website for Class Schedules. 9536 NW Silverdale Way Silverdale, 360.536.2772 After School and Saturday Art Classes KitsapArt School of the Arts 3425 NW Bryon Street Silverdale, (360) 662-1542 www.KitsapArt.com

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