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Continued from page 5 Jewel Box Gala fundraiser: March 10, 5:30-9 p.m., Port Gamble Pavilion, 4740 NE View Drive. Auction items, food, and announcements about next year’s productions and new youth theater program. Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/209676. Planetarium Show “Mars”: March 10, 7 p.m., Ritchie Observatory, 11299 Arrow Point Drive NE, Bainbridge Island. Info: Stephen Ruhl, (206) 855-7883, president@bpastro.org. Free First Thursday at KiDiMu: On the first Thursday of each month, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., families are invited to explore KiDiMu free of charge. 301 Ravine Lane NE, Bainbridge Island. Sponsored by Wells Fargo. Have fun with a variety of hands-on exhibits and art activities. Info: (206)855-4650 or www.kidimu. org. “Nominations for Women of Achievement: Deadline March
2 for YWCA of Kitsap County’s 23rd anniversary “Women of Achievement” luncheon. The luncheon is April 24, noon to 1:30 p.m. Forms can be emailed or mailed to YWCA of Kitsap County, P.O. Box 559, Bremerton, WA 98337. Info: (360) 4790522, email info@ywcakitsap. org, or www.ywcakitsap.org. Bainbridge Island Student Art: March 4, 403 Madison Ave. NE. Children in grades K-12 can enter their art in the 12th annual Student Art Contest. Entries must be registered from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The exhibit is open from noon to 5 p.m., followed by the award ceremony. There is a $3 entry fee per piece. See rules at www. biparks.org. Info: Dinah Satterwhite, (206) 842-0504. Jell-O Art Contest: judging March 17, sponsored by the Bainbridge Library Teen Advisory Board, 1270 Madison Ave. N. Make a creative piece of art made only out of Jell-O and Jell-O boxes; literary theme is encouraged but open to all creations. Bring your creation to the library between 9-10:30
a.m. on March 17, judging at 11 a.m.
classes Organic Vegetable Gardening classes: Beginning Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to noon, Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Building, 19540 Front St. Six-week course with professional horticulturist Gayle Larson. Info and registration: (360) 779-9898. Kickboxing and Yoga: March 3, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bainbridge Island Boxing Club, 563 Madison Ave. Inviting members and non-members alike to join for a special kickboxing and yoga workshop. Open to all levels and ages, free for Bainbridge Island Boxing Club members and for a $15 fee for non-members. Info: (206) 290-6104. Aqua Fusion Bootcamp: March 4, 7-8:30 a.m., Bainbridge Island Aquatics Center, 8521 Madison Ave. This event is for those who want a new physical challenge in the water, especially triathletes, master swimmers, water polo enthusiasts or water
aerobics participants. Test your skills with circuits, an obstacle course, rock climbing, aqua kick boxing, water aerobics, water running, relays and water polo. Bring your friends and family and compete against other teams! Pre-register by Feb. 29 (walk-ins accepted). Cost is $10/person or a pool exercise pass. Registration and info: (206) 842-2302 or www. biparks.org. Free Tax Workshop: March 8, 9-11 a.m., Sheridan Park Community Center, Rooms B and C, 680 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton. The state Department of Revenue is hosting a free workshop for new and small business owners to learn about excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions, tax incentives, sales tax collection, and record-keeping requirements. To register: www. dor.wa.gov or call (800) 6477706. Space is limited.
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Weddings & Receptions • Anniversary Parties Corporate Functions • Any Special Event Parties of 3 to 300 360-415-6895 • 7623 W. Belfair RD., Bremerton www.goldmt.com Tucker’s of Gold Mountain
Saxophonist Mark Lewis performs at El Coral in Bremerton with guest pianist on March 2.
groups Great Decisions at the LibraryMideast Realighment: March 3, 9:30-11 a.m., Bainbridge Public Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N. The discussion will be moderated by John Sinno, a LebaneseAmerican filmmaker and past board member of the Arab Center of Washington, whose documentary, Iraq in Fragments, was nominated for a 2007 Academy Award. Co-sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council and the Kitsap Regional Library. Info & background readings: (206) 8427901 or www.bainbridgeartshumanities.org. Grief Retreat-Honoring and Releasing Grief: March 3-4, Sacred Groves, Holly Farm Lane, Bainbridge Island. This retreat provides a space for all to bring strong emotions, deep grief and anger. Talking circles, singing, ceremony, sharing food and some quiet time in the woods. The heart of the retreat is Saturday evening’s ritual and ceremony. Plan to leave Sunday feeling refreshed and grounded. More info and to register: sacredgroves.com, theresecharvet@ gmail.com, or (206) 842-7141. f:67 Camera Club: March 5, 6:45 p.m., room 117 (Rotunda), Engineering Building, Olympic College, Bremerton. Projection night. Info: (360) 275-3019, www.f67cameraclub.org Open Mic Science: March 5, 8 p.m., Treehouse Cafe, 4569 Pleasant Beach Dr. NE, Bainbridge Island. Presentation by Dr. Damien Chaussabel. Open Mic Science features discussions by leading local scientists the first Monday of every month at the Treehouse Cafe. Free. Info: Mark Dudley, (206) 354-5164, openmicscience@gmail.com. West Sound Time Bank meeting: March 6, 6:30-9 p.m., Suquamish UCC Church, 18732 Division Ave NE, Suquamish. A time bank provides an opportunity to give and receive services where you earn time credits by using your talents and skills, and spend time credits on a large selection of available services offered by other members. Learn how our local time bank works, and earn a time credit for attending. Free, bring a food dish to share. Info:
www.sustainablebainbridge. org or (206) 842-7904. Kitsap Fly Anglers: March 7, 6 p.m., Kiana Lodge, 14976 Sandy Hook Road NE, Poulsbo. The speaker will be from Sage Rods discussing fly reels and how to set them up. Also beach casting presentation, casting instruction, fly tying and special knots. Info: Jerry Tomeo (360) 6989101, www.kitsapflyanglers.org. Friends of Facebook network meet-up: March 7, 11:30 a.m., OfficeXpats, 403 Madison Ave. N, Bainbridge Island. This is an opportunity to meet people in our community and support each other in building our businesses and fulfilling our goals. Free. Info: Ann Whitmore, (206) 890-4797, ann@healthylosers. com. Women in Transition: beginning March 8, six-week group, Thursdays 6:30-8 p.m., Satori Well Being Center, 18978 Front Street NE, No. 201, Poulsbo. Are you experiencing a significant change in your life? Learn how to cope with and embrace change in a small group setting. Registration and info: www.nanibaran.com, (206) 407-3246. Sustainability Panel Discussion: March 8, 8 p.m., IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Ave. NE, Bainbridge Island. Bainbridge Graduate Institute sponsoring discussion led by co-founder Gifford Pinchot. This month’s panel includes Brian Welch, author, farmer, founder of Ogden Publications (publisher of Mother Earth News, Natural Home and Garden, Utne Reader); and David Johnson, CEO of Navos Mental Health Solutions and Chair of the Washington Community Mental Health Council. Seating is limited. Reservations by March 5: (206) 780-2800, linda. desrosiers@bgi.edu. Student Conservation Corps work party: March 10, 1:30 p.m., Pritchard Park, Eagle Harbor Drive, Bainbridge Island. Students interested in summer employment with the Student Conservation Corps must attend one of the two training work parties in order to apply. Interviews will occur during these sessions, and applications will be issued to students after these work parties. Info: Jonnie Dunne, (206) 842-1216, jonnie@bi-landtrust. org. Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Groups: Third Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Linda’s Knit ‘N‘ Stitch, 3382 NE Carlton St., Silverdale. Info: Cyd Wadlow, (360) 7799064. 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. Visit Info: Dave Harris, (360) 4787089 or harriscd.wa@comcast. net. Family Support Group/National Alliance of Mental Illness: Last Tuesday of every month, 7-8:30 p.m., The Doctors Clinic, 2011 Myhre Road, Cavalon Place, Silverdale. Info: Joy, (206) 753See Calendar, Page 7