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Community Briefs
Red Cross to hold annual meeting The American Red Cross serving King and Kitsap Counties will have its annual board of directors meeting at 6 p.m. June 20 at the Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center, 3800 Lake Washington Blvd. S., in Seattle. Dawn Angelo, newly appointed Regional Chief Executive Officer for the American Red Cross Western Wa s h i n g t o n Chapters, will discuss the year in review and opportunities for the
future. Dan Fulton, CEO of Weyerhauser, along with
Jonelle Johnson, board chair, will co-host the event. Incoming and outgoing board members will be recognized and local volunteers will be honored for their service. Among those to be honored is Bea Jordan, a World War II American Red Cross volunteer. She served in Europe with a medical division from the Seattle area and formed many lifelong friendships during her time as a volunteer. Jordan also celebrated her 101 birthday on June 7. Hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments will be served.
Miss West Sound accepts apps The Miss West Sound Scholarship Program is accepting applications for its 2014 Miss West Sound and Miss West Sound’s
Outstanding Teen competition. Applicants for the Outstanding Teen must be from 13 to 17 years old on July 1, 2013. Applicants for the Miss West Sound competition must be from 17 to 24 years old on July 1, 2013 and a high school graduate by July 1, 2014. Contestants will be judged in talent, private interview, evening gown and on-stage question. Miss West Sound contestants will be judged in lifestyle and fitness in swimsuit and Teen contestants will be judged in lifestyle and fitness in active wear. The new Miss West Sound and Miss West Sound’s Outstanding Teen will be crowned November 9 at The Admiral Theatre in Bremerton. They will both compete for their respective state titles in the summer of 2014
and will make appearances throughout Kitsap County during their year of service. In addition to other awards and gifts, the new Miss West Sound will receive a scholarship and Miss West Sound’s Outstanding Teen will receive a cash award. The Miss West Sound Scholarship Program has provided more than $90,000 in scholarships and awards since its creation in 2010. Applications must be postmarked by July 1 and are available online at www.misswestsound.org or by contacting Amanda Cheatham at director@ misswestsound.org. Contestants must be available to attend a preinterview and talent review at the beginning of July and an orientation at 6 p.m. on July 29. For more information
SATURDAY 6/22 • 10am - 5pm
SUNDAY 6/23 • 10am - 5pm
MONDAY 6/24 • 10am - 5pm
PORT ORCHARD
BREMERTON/ SILVERDALE
BREMERTON/ SILVERDALE
4412 Kitsap Way • Bremerton, WA 98312
4412 Kitsap Way • Bremerton, WA 98312
Givens Community Center
1026 Sydney Rd. • Port Orchard, WA Olympic Room
Oyster Bay Inn
Oyster Bay Inn
Friday, June 21, 2013
email the director at director@misswestsound.org
Ribbon cutting for ResCare Homecare There will be a ribbon cutting of the ResCare Homecare’s Silverdale office from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, June 28 at 3100 NW Bucklin Hill Road, Silverdale. ResCare is Respect and Care, assisting people to reach their highest level of independence. For more information call Kelley Lee at 360-698-8590.
Senior Singles to meet on June 27 Kitsap Senior Singles (KISS) will meet Thursday, June 27 at noon at 3561 Wheaton Way in East Bremerton. All senior singles are welcome at the potluck.
Bring a favorite homemade food. Watermelon and cake will be provided for an early Fourth of July celebration. For information call 360-552-2221 or 360-6981175.
Event celebrates philanthropy Three awards were presented recently at the Kitsap County Celebration of Philanthropy. The 2013 annual philanthropy awards were given following an address by Susie Dicks, wife of Norm Dicks. Dr. Dan Diamond received the Outstanding Citizen Award. Peter and Marty Braun received the Organization Making a Difference Award. Steve and Debbie Hill received the Hannah Langer Spirit of Philanthropy Award, sponsored by Kitsap Bank.