TOXINS WE ALL LIVE WITH and Annual Low-Tide Beach Walk

Hi there,

We just completed two very busy days here getting all sorts of work done! United Way Day of Caring was Friday, when we had 17 volunteers doing over 70 hours of work! We got the gazebo painted, the trails cleared, the boardwalk at the Triangle stablized and almost done, and the Tree House almost all painted, plus a few other small jobs. Whew!

Since we had the donation from Premier Rentals of painting scaffolding for the weekend, we gathered another small crew of Stillwaters volunteers to paint on Saturday, and the Tree House is looking good.

This Thursday, the 26th, at 7 pm is our next great speaker seminar on Toxins in our bodies and homes, and Saturday, July 5, brings our midday Low-Tide Beach Walk. Details on both are below. Please call or email to pre-register if you can (helps us plan), but for these 2 events, you can just come that day, too. Thanks!

Naomi

TOXINS WE ALL LIVE WITH
Thursday, June 26th
7 – 9 pm
At Kingston Fire Hall -- 26442 Miller Bay Road
Cost: $10 Donation
Toxins are hazardous to your health and the environment, and you may be surprised to learn some common sources of toxins! Many are found in our homes and yards or our medicine cabinets. Dr. Sunny Gill of Kingston Crossing Chiropractic will speak on the effects of toxins on the environment & on your health. Learn about natural & healthy alternatives!
Annual Low-Tide Beach Walk
DATE: Saturday, July 5, 2008
TIME: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
LOCATION: In Kingston – gather at the Kingston Farmers' Market at the Marina
COST: $5 donation suggested.
Join a marine ecologist from Stillwaters to discover the rich nearshore environment that is as diverse and bountiful as a tropical rain forest. Countless species depend upon this fragile ecosystem which is in constant ebb and flow with the tides. Fun for all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear shoes or boots to get muddy and walk on rocks. Pre-register at 360-297-2876

The City of Poulsbo Turns 100 – Join the Celebration!

The City of Poulsbo Turns 100 – Join the Celebration!

What makes Poulsbo different from other communities in the Pacific Northwest?
Natural splendor accentuated by a culture all its own…Poulsbo’s pace is maintained today by the same type of resourceful, exuberant people that settled it over a century ago. Boasting pride in a lively Norwegian heritage, Poulsbo’s story is written on the face of the community, on its buildings, streets, and bay.

History is not just about the past; it’s about how we as humans have learned and chosen to live. The combination of fjord-like Liberty Bay in the shadow of the Olympic Mountains and the opportunities a budding country could offer attracted people that chose to live a certain way.

The Scandinavians that endured an ocean passage and cross-country trek knew what they had when they settled here: peace and tranquility; a waterway that allowed for transportation, commerce and harvest; trees used to build businesses, shelter, and infrastructure; and a familiar way of life that gave them comfort and stability.

The place we call Poulsbo has been a seasonal gathering place for the Suquamish Native Americans; site of logging camps and a dogfish oil business; and home to the largest codfish industry of its kind. Poulsbo has felt the influence of nearby naval installations and become a bustling hub of communication, technology, and learning.

The establishment of parks, transformation of streets, development of housing centers, parkways, businesses and a college campus, has changed the appearance of Poulsbo. A midst the growth and change, Poulsbonians today carry on a tradition of annual festivals, events, parades, and parties that honor the community’s roots and instill a sense of place in young residents and newcomers.

It’s Not Too Late to Join the Celebration!
The celebration continues: Please contact Carly Michelson for volunteer and sponsorship opportunities at cmichelson@cityofpoulsbo.com or (360) 779-1259. Also join us at the following events to continue the celebration:

Centennial Street Dance A Dance of the DecadesAugust 16, 2008 ~ 6-11 PMFront Street ~ Poulsbo, WACome fill the streets of Poulsbo while enjoying Local Food, Wine, Beer, Live Music, and Local Bands!(In coordination with the annual Arts by the Bay Event)

Centennial Park Grand Opening and Americana Music FestivalSeptember 13, 2008 ~ 11 AM - 4 PMCentennial Park and Raab ParkBlue Grass/Jazz musicians, Historical Walking Tours, and Centennial Sculpture dedication
Centennial Fall Harvest FestivalOctober 25, 2008 ~ 11 AM - 4 PMNelson and Fish ParksPoulsbo, WANature trails, Wildlife education, Salmon BBQView the salmon running through Dog Fish Creek(In coordination with the Martinson Cabin and Nelson Park)

Centennial Julefest and Closing GalaDecember 6, 2008Sons of Norway Lodge

Our City Turns 100
At 7:30 p.m. on January 7, 1908, the City’s first council meeting was called to order by Mayor Andrew B. Moe. Most of that initial meeting was spent shuffling people around into newly created roles.

In December, the Poulsbo Historical Society and the City of Poulsbo kicked off a year-long celebration to recognize the City’s Centennial. The Sons of Norway rolled out its red carpet to over 700 people. Historical exhibits and the centennial wine were taken in by all attending the evening’s gala event. High school students donned in pioneer attire reenacted the City’s first council meeting and portrayed early resident’s reactions to the sometimes hard-to-believe ordinances passed in the City’s first year.

Honoring Poulsbo - A New Book
In honor of the City’s Centennial, the Poulsbo Historical Society has announced plans to produce a new book about Poulsbo. Poulsbo’s history book will tell the community’s story from its start through 2008 using words, historical and contemporary images, maps, graphics and color. The Poulsbo Historical Society is using its collection and resources to produce an engaging publication that will:

¨Serve as a legitimate historical resource
¨Outline Poulsbo’s history in a logical format
¨Incorporate eye-catching imagery and graphic design
¨Document Poulsbo’s history to date
¨Appeal to a diverse audience, including casual book browsers and those conducting study and research

Features:
¨400 pages
¨Over 200 photographs
¨Color imagery and graphics
¨Hard cover with adhesive cover art and dust jacket
¨100 Special edition, leather-bound copies

This book is a must for your bookshelf or coffee table. Contact the Historical Society or The Book Stop in Poulsbo to pre-order a copy:

The Book Stop Poulsbo Historical Society
Poulsbo History Book Poulsbo History Book
P.O. Box 1823 P.O. Box 844
Poulsbo, WA 98370 Poulsbo, WA 98370
360-779-9773 360-440-7354
info@poulsbobookstop.com info@poulsbohistory.org
www.poulsbobookstop.com www.poulsbohistory.org


Also Look For:
Displays
The Poulsbo Historical Society is currently exhibiting historical displays in downtown business windows (look for Mayor Moe). The Society will also be present at all of the events listed above.

DVD
In honor of the City of Poulsbo’s Centennial, the Poulsbo Historical Society researched the history of Poulsbo’s early government, interviewed residents, City department heads, council members, the Mayor and past Mayors, and dug into its collection of photographs and archives to produce three audio / visual shows that will be made available via a DVD in July. The DVD includes:

· Perspectives on Poulsbo: A Centennial Retrospective in Words and Images
Audio excerpts from oral history interviews set to historical and contemporary images of Poulsbo. Learn what Poulsbo’s Planning Director feels is his department’s greatest challenge today… discover what resident Bill Austin believes is the secret to Poulsbo… hear former Mayor Hal Hoover recite a poem written about Poulsbo’s Mayors. (15 min)

· City of Poulsbo: 1908-2008
A silent presentation of facts and images pertaining to the formation of Poulsbo’s local government. (15 min)

· 100 Years of City Government:
People, Progress, Community
A photographic montage set to music. Images of Poulsbo’s events, places, and faces spanning over 120 years. (30 min)

Contact the Poulsbo Historical Society at 360-440-7354; info@poulsbohistory.org; or at P.O. Box 844 Poulsbo, WA 98370 to obtain a copy of the DVD.

For more information about the Centennial, visit the City’s website at:
http://www.cityofpoulsbo.com/Centennial

The City of Poulsbo Turns 100 – Join the Celebration!

The City of Poulsbo Turns 100 – Join the Celebration!

What makes Poulsbo different from other communities in the Pacific Northwest?
Natural splendor accentuated by a culture all its own…Poulsbo’s pace is maintained today by the same type of resourceful, exuberant people that settled it over a century ago. Boasting pride in a lively Norwegian heritage, Poulsbo’s story is written on the face of the community, on its buildings, streets, and bay.

History is not just about the past; it’s about how we as humans have learned and chosen to live. The combination of fjord-like Liberty Bay in the shadow of the Olympic Mountains and the opportunities a budding country could offer attracted people that chose to live a certain way.

The Scandinavians that endured an ocean passage and cross-country trek knew what they had when they settled here: peace and tranquility; a waterway that allowed for transportation, commerce and harvest; trees used to build businesses, shelter, and infrastructure; and a familiar way of life that gave them comfort and stability.

The place we call Poulsbo has been a seasonal gathering place for the Suquamish Native Americans; site of logging camps and a dogfish oil business; and home to the largest codfish industry of its kind. Poulsbo has felt the influence of nearby naval installations and become a bustling hub of communication, technology, and learning.

The establishment of parks, transformation of streets, development of housing centers, parkways, businesses and a college campus, has changed the appearance of Poulsbo. A midst the growth and change, Poulsbonians today carry on a tradition of annual festivals, events, parades, and parties that honor the community’s roots and instill a sense of place in young residents and newcomers.

It’s Not Too Late to Join the Celebration!
The celebration continues: Please contact Carly Michelson for volunteer and sponsorship opportunities at cmichelson@cityofpoulsbo.com or (360) 779-1259. Also join us at the following events to continue the celebration:

Centennial Street Dance A Dance of the DecadesAugust 16, 2008 ~ 6-11 PMFront Street ~ Poulsbo, WACome fill the streets of Poulsbo while enjoying Local Food, Wine, Beer, Live Music, and Local Bands!(In coordination with the annual Arts by the Bay Event)

Centennial Park Grand Opening and Americana Music FestivalSeptember 13, 2008 ~ 11 AM - 4 PMCentennial Park and Raab ParkBlue Grass/Jazz musicians, Historical Walking Tours, and Centennial Sculpture dedication
Centennial Fall Harvest FestivalOctober 25, 2008 ~ 11 AM - 4 PMNelson and Fish ParksPoulsbo, WANature trails, Wildlife education, Salmon BBQView the salmon running through Dog Fish Creek(In coordination with the Martinson Cabin and Nelson Park)

Centennial Julefest and Closing GalaDecember 6, 2008Sons of Norway Lodge

Our City Turns 100
At 7:30 p.m. on January 7, 1908, the City’s first council meeting was called to order by Mayor Andrew B. Moe. Most of that initial meeting was spent shuffling people around into newly created roles.

In December, the Poulsbo Historical Society and the City of Poulsbo kicked off a year-long celebration to recognize the City’s Centennial. The Sons of Norway rolled out its red carpet to over 700 people. Historical exhibits and the centennial wine were taken in by all attending the evening’s gala event. High school students donned in pioneer attire reenacted the City’s first council meeting and portrayed early resident’s reactions to the sometimes hard-to-believe ordinances passed in the City’s first year.

Honoring Poulsbo - A New Book
In honor of the City’s Centennial, the Poulsbo Historical Society has announced plans to produce a new book about Poulsbo. Poulsbo’s history book will tell the community’s story from its start through 2008 using words, historical and contemporary images, maps, graphics and color. The Poulsbo Historical Society is using its collection and resources to produce an engaging publication that will:

¨Serve as a legitimate historical resource
¨Outline Poulsbo’s history in a logical format
¨Incorporate eye-catching imagery and graphic design
¨Document Poulsbo’s history to date
¨Appeal to a diverse audience, including casual book browsers and those conducting study and research

Features:
¨400 pages
¨Over 200 photographs
¨Color imagery and graphics
¨Hard cover with adhesive cover art and dust jacket
¨100 Special edition, leather-bound copies

This book is a must for your bookshelf or coffee table. Contact the Historical Society or The Book Stop in Poulsbo to pre-order a copy:

The Book Stop Poulsbo Historical Society
Poulsbo History Book Poulsbo History Book
P.O. Box 1823 P.O. Box 844
Poulsbo, WA 98370 Poulsbo, WA 98370
360-779-9773 360-440-7354
info@poulsbobookstop.com info@poulsbohistory.org
www.poulsbobookstop.com www.poulsbohistory.org


Also Look For:
Displays
The Poulsbo Historical Society is currently exhibiting historical displays in downtown business windows (look for Mayor Moe). The Society will also be present at all of the events listed above.

DVD
In honor of the City of Poulsbo’s Centennial, the Poulsbo Historical Society researched the history of Poulsbo’s early government, interviewed residents, City department heads, council members, the Mayor and past Mayors, and dug into its collection of photographs and archives to produce three audio / visual shows that will be made available via a DVD in July. The DVD includes:

· Perspectives on Poulsbo: A Centennial Retrospective in Words and Images
Audio excerpts from oral history interviews set to historical and contemporary images of Poulsbo. Learn what Poulsbo’s Planning Director feels is his department’s greatest challenge today… discover what resident Bill Austin believes is the secret to Poulsbo… hear former Mayor Hal Hoover recite a poem written about Poulsbo’s Mayors. (15 min)

· City of Poulsbo: 1908-2008
A silent presentation of facts and images pertaining to the formation of Poulsbo’s local government. (15 min)

· 100 Years of City Government:
People, Progress, Community
A photographic montage set to music. Images of Poulsbo’s events, places, and faces spanning over 120 years. (30 min)

Contact the Poulsbo Historical Society at 360-440-7354; info@poulsbohistory.org; or at P.O. Box 844 Poulsbo, WA 98370 to obtain a copy of the DVD.

For more information about the Centennial, visit the City’s website at:
http://www.cityofpoulsbo.com/Centennial

STRAWBERRY & INDIPINO FESTIVAL

Dear Friends,

Come say THANK YOU to Rudy Rimando and the Filipino-American Community who have so graciously helped our annual SING OUT program and who last weekend assisted with our benefit for Yeomalt Cabin restoration and Ron Konzak's cancer challenge.

ATTEND the 2008 newly combined ...S T R A W B E R R Y & I N D I P I N O F E S T I V A LSATURDAY, JUNE 2111 AM until 4 PMAt 11 AM, Rudy and his team, who've been working on this for days, start serving traditional Filipino dishes:-- pork adobo-- chicken teriyaki-- grilled salmon-- lumpia-- pancit-- stir fry vegetables-- steamed rice-- and non-alcoholic beverages.At 1 PM, there's a fun program featuring-- the coronation of the Young Royal Court-- a presentation of Recognition Certificate by Bainbridge Downtown Team-- a serenade by the PHILHARMONIC group of Bremerton / Silverdale-- performance by a group from Seattle-- Native American Songs and Dances.Your net proceeds from your donation of $10 , $5 for children less than 10-years-old, will go to the Building Fund and help complete unfinished projects such as the Berry Shed electrification.See you for lunch!

Wings in July at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts

PRESS RELEASE
Bainbridge Arts and Crafts
151 Winslow Way E.
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

For more information and high-res images, contact Victoria Josslin, Director of Education and Information, 206.842.3132 or Victoria@bacart.org.
The BAC Gallery is open Monday – Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 11-5.

Wings
July 3 – July 29Reception Friday, July 11, 6-8
Education: Special tour of The Museum of Glass, July 31. See www.bacart.org/education for more information.

Dreams of flight inspire artists in many ways. BAC’s summer show will range widely through images, mediums, and ideas. Our artists have made kites and books; geese and pigs; birdbaths and elegant gentlemen in dinner jackets, flying by night. Birds, machines, bugs, planes, commuters... if they fly, they’ll be in the Gallery in July. We’ll have airborne steel, stone, glass, paint, and paper. Please join us on our July 11 reception and meet the artists.

Artists include Sam Garriott Antonacci, Brian Berman, Linda Costello, Garth Edwards, Karin Gambill, Max Grover, Margery Hellmann, Steve Humphrey, Sandra Hurd, Gregory Kono, M.J. Linford, Sally Robison, Peggy van Bianchi, and Don Templeton.

IMAGE: Sally Robison, Commuters, 2008. Digital print.

Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, a nonprofit visual arts organization, exists to advance creative achievement, to provide educational opportunities and to exhibit fine arts and crafts of regional artists for the community.

Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Announces Major Gift

PRESS RELEASE
Bainbridge Arts and Crafts
151 Winslow Way E.
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

For more information contact Victoria Josslin, Director of Education and Information, 206.842.3132 or Victoria@bacart.org
The BAC Gallery is open Monday – Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 11-5.

June 25, 2008. For immediate release

Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Announces Major Gift

An extremely generous donor has given Bainbridge Arts and Crafts one million dollars to establish an endowment, providing BAC with a lasting and reliable source of funding. The terms of the restricted gift ensure that the principal will be permanently maintained, while providing BAC with an income equal to about 6% of its current operating budget.

Susan Jackson, BAC’s Executive Director, says “The fact that a serious and thoughtful philanthropist would invest this level of support in the Gallery makes me extremely proud of the Staff and Board and all that we’ve accomplished. Unfortunately, the donor’s wish for anonymity prevents us from publicly expressing our gratitude with parades and mariachi bands and champagne.”

Ellin Spenser, President of the Board of Trustees, says “The bumpy economy had recently forced Susan to cut payroll by 20%, so this astonishing gift came at exactly the right moment. This endowment will help to secure the financial health of Bainbridge Arts and Crafts not only today but for many years to come. To the donor, whoever you may be, the Board and the Staff send you our deepest thanks.”

Susan Jackson adds, “I hope that this extraordinary gift will encourage other generous donors to consider a contribution to The Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Endowment. It’s a terrific way to invest in the future of the arts on Bainbridge Island.”


Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, a nonprofit visual arts organization, exists to advance creative achievement, to provide educational opportunities and to exhibit fine arts and crafts of regional artists for the community.

Port Gamble Sustainability Festival Involves Whole Community

Great Peninsula Future Festival
August 2-3, 2008, Port Gamble WA
Building a sustainable future—together.

NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Gene Bullock, 360-394-5635; bullockg@earthlink.net

Port Gamble Sustainability Festival Involves Whole Community
Dozens of community organizations are involved in organizing a sustainability festival in historic Port Gamble, August 2-3. The outdoor festival will mix headline entertainment, live music, local food, hand-made crafts and a farmers market with exhibits, speakers and workshops focused on the theme of sustainability.
“We want to bring community leaders, environmentalists, educators, green business leaders and citizens together in a festival atmosphere to talk about sustainability,” said Kitsap County Commissioner Steve Bauer, who is spearheading the event planning. “We decided that learning how to live a greener lifestyle should be fun.”
“We want families to come for the fun and take away ideas they can use in their own neighborhoods and communities,” explained Bauer. “We’ll have lots of activities for kids, including clowns, magic, puppet shows, story tellers, jugglers, mask making, a walk-in mobile salmon and a trash art contest.”
The festival will feature dozens of entertainers on three stages, including such headline entertainers as the Flying Karamazov Brothers, jazz singing legend Alice Stuart, an internationally known clown, a magic show and many others.
How It All Started
The Great Peninsula Future Festival was inspired by a Kitsap community workshop last October led by Larry Seaquist (State Representative for the 26th District). Some 60 Kitsap community leaders gathered to brainstorm on strategies for achieving a sustainable Kitsap. The group included two mayors (Kim Abel, Darlene Kordonowy) two state legislators (Derek Kilmer, Larry Seaquist) and two Kitsap County commissioners (Steve Bauer, Josh Brown). The workshop was sponsored by West Sound Conservation Council, WSU-Kitsap Extension and Sustainable Bremerton.
Bauer was so impressed with the level of enthusiasm and interest in sustainability he wanted to find a way to build on the interest and involve the entire community. He talked about it with his sister, Sandra Bauer, who was one of the original organizers of the popular Oregon Country Fair.
By the end of the conversation, they had come up with the idea of organizing an annual sustainability festival. Dozens of Kitsap community leaders answered Steve’s invitation to form a festival planning council. Jon Rose of Olympic Property Group generously offered Port Gamble as the host site on a prime summer weekend, August 2-3.
The festival has since earned broad support among Kitsap business and community service organizations, as well as volunteer groups all across Kitsap County. Major sponsors include Kitsap County Commissioners Steve Bauer and Josh Brown; the Kitsap News Group family of newspapers, WSU-Kitsap Extension, Home Builders Association of Kitsap County, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, Port Gamble (Olympic Property Group), Wet Apple Media (Kitsap Business Journal). Other sponsors include Puget Sound Energy, Port Madison Enterprises (Suquamish Tribal business unit), Town and Country Market, West Sound Utilities, Port of Bremerton Kitsap SEED, Kitsap County Solid Waste Division and Monty Mahan, candidate for SK County Commissioner.

Festival organizers include volunteers from Stillwaters Environmental Education Center, Kitsap Audubon Society, WSU-Kitsap Extension, Kitsap Community and Agricultural Alliance, Sustainable Bremerton, SCALLOPS (Sustainable Communities All Over Puget Sound), Washington State Farmers Market Association, Kitsap Conservation Voters, Poulsbo Farmers Market, Kitsap Citizens For Responsible Planning and New Old Time Chautauqua.

To learn how you can become involved, visit www.GreatPeninsulaFutureFestival.org.

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No lie, FREE pie on the 3rd of July!

On Thursday, July 3rd please join us in

celebrating our 15th year Anniversary!

Beginning at 5 pm enjoy the

Celtic music of Gil and Mark

on the patio (weather permitting)

AND

have a piece of pie

(homemade by Sarah)

While supply lasts.

Then get ready for the Poulsbo FIREWORKS

over Liberty Bay at dusk

with a fine view from

THE POULSBOHEMIAN COFFEEHOUSE
19003 Front Street

Aircraft Carrier Boat Tours & Canoe Rentals Now Available

GUIDED BOAT TOURS OF THE CARRIERS, SUBMARINES & NAVAL SHIPYARDSATURDAY & SUNDAY: STARTING AT 10:30AM & RUNNING ALL DAY .


CANOES NOW AVAILABLE!
Paddle around the beautiful new marina and over Evergreen Rotary Park to eat a picnic lunch on the water!360.792.2457, www.ussturnerjoy.org
Bremerton Chamber of Commerce Member
Only 1 time slot left for an Electric Boat for the 4th of July Fireworks!

GOLF CHANNEL AMATEUR TOUR COMES TO PORT LUDLOW JUNE 22

PORT LUDLOW, Wash. (June 17, 2008) – The Golf Channel Amateur Tour of
Seattle will be making the Port Ludlow Golf Club an integral stop on their tour
this year, drawing amateur golfers from across the nation to the scenic
seaside town nestled on the shores of the Olympic Peninsula.
Port Ludlow's tournament will serve as the mid-season championship, the
second most important event on the tour, which is comprised of 12
tournaments throughout Washington from April to September. The tour's
national championship takes place in October in Orlando.
"Port Ludlow embodies all the beauty of the Northwest and is everything a
golf resort should hope to be," Frank Fauls, Seattle tour director, said. "It's
simply spectacular with the Puget Sound, mountains, spa and scenic course."
The tournament kicks off Saturday evening with a welcome reception and
book signing with David Wood, author of Around the World in 80 Rounds.
Wood is a renowned speaker, writer and adventurer who has played some of
the world's most extreme courses. Each entrant will receive a signed copy of
the book. Tour members will also receive a 20 percent discount off The
Resort At Port Ludlow golf as well as lodging, throughout the year.
Tucked away on the Olympic Peninsula of the northern Puget Sound, The
Resort At Port Ludlow is located 90 miles from the Seattle Tacoma
International airport. By car, visitors travel 15 minutes from the Sea-Tac
International airport to a ferry, unwind during a 30 minute ferry ride while
leaving the city behind, and then continue by car for another 45 minutes
traveling over the Hood Canal Bridge. Arriving by plane is also becoming a
popular option as Port Ludlow is reachable by taking a short 15-minute
complimentary shuttle from the Sea-Tac International airport to Kenmore Air's
hub at Lake Union and then hopping on a 15 minute seaplane flight directly
into Port Ludlow Marina. Port Ludlow's secluded location is what makes it so
special; it's easily reached yet removed from the fast pace and demands of
urban life.
For more information, log onto www.portludlowresort.com or call Port Ludlow
Golf Club at (888) 793-1186.

Learn About the Brilliant Colors of the Beach

DATE: June 17, 2008
CONTACT: DAOUD MILLER, dmiller@pugetsound.org
PHONE: 206-382-7007 X217
Come Learn About the Brilliant Colors of the Beach
Come to the shoreline at low tide and discover the fascinating colors and strange shapes of the animals that live at the edge of Puget Sound. WSU Kitsap Beach Naturalist guides will share stories of the animals and help you touch them gently. July 5th, 12pm-2pm, Fort Ward State Park, Bainbridge Island.
To reserve your spot, please contact Daoud Miller, 206-382-7007 x217.
Sponsored by People for Puget Sound, Washington SeaGrant, and WSU Kitsap County Extension

Poulsbo Americana Music Festival

The Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce announces the Poulsbo Americana Music Festival. Slated for Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Poulsbo’s Frank Raab Park, the concert in the park is a celebration of family and community.
The band line up includes the Tune Stranglers, Chele’s Kitchen, and the Konzelman Family Band. You’ll find BBQ, farm fresh foods, and baked goods on offer; or bring your own picnic basket! Fun for kids of all ages, singles, and seniors! Celebrate family and community!
Great Music the whole family will enjoy (three bands!): The Tune Stranglers, Chele’s Kitchen, The Konzelman Family. Good ole’ time fun: live music, pie eating contest, bubble gum blowing contest, sack races, face painting, and much more!
Mark your calendars now: Poulsbo Americana Music Festival, Saturday, September 13, 2008; 11AM to 5PM; Raab Park on Caldart Avenue, Poulsbo, WA

This musical family day in the sun is organized in cooperation with the City of Poulsbo’s Centennial Celebration. Proceeds will benefit Eli’s Place and the Chamber of Commerce.
More info available at: www.poulsbomusicfestival.com or call Adele at the Poulsbo Chamber office, (360) 779-4848.

Celebrate the 22nd Annual July 3rd Street Dance & BBQ

Celebrate the 22nd Annual July 3rd Street Dance & BBQ
Downtown Bainbridge Island – Winslow Way
Thursday, July 3rd
6:00 – 11:00 pm
Dance to The Original Fenderskirts
T&C Barbeque ♦ Beer & Wine ♦ Food & Craft Booths

Whether you’re new to the Island, or have lived here for years, you’ll want to be downtown on Thursday evening, July 3rd to kick off the long Independence Day weekend with great hometown music, food, and fun at the 22nd Annual July 3rd Street Dance & BBQ. A fundraiser for the Bainbridge Island Downtown Association, the Street Dance & BBQ is the perfect opportunity to join your friends and family in supporting your community while enjoying a festive celebration downtown. Winslow Way will be closed from Ericksen to Madison starting at 3:00 pm for this annual community event.

All purchases for food, rides, and items at vendor booths must be paid for with tickets ($1 each). Tickets may be purchased at the event from roving ticket vendors or at the BIDA ticket booths. Separate tickets must be purchased for beer and wine at the entrance to the Winslow Oasis at Winslow Mall.

Music & Entertainment

The Intensely Vigorous Revolutionary Dixieland Band kicks off the event at 5:00 pm at the gazebo at Winslow Green.

Sponsored by Bainbridge Travel, the classic rock-and-roll band and returning favorite, The Original Fenderskirts, will headline at the Main Stage in front of American Marine Bank starting at 7:00 pm.

The Kid Zone stage, near Eagle Harbor Book Co., will showcase some of the many talented groups in our community, including the award-winning Bainbridge Island Rope Skippers, salsa and swing demos by Sheila Phillips of Educated Feet, and performances by The Swingin’ Hepcats, both accompanied by live music from the Summer Big Band, and music by The Lubricators. Between acts, local deejay Brant Butte creates a vibrant dance mix that draws the largest crowd of hula-hooping youngsters on the entire Island. You won’t believe your eyes. The Kid Zone stage is sponsored by Virginia Mason Winslow.

The Dan Purcer Band will also be performing at Doc’s Marina Grill from 4:00 to 10:00 pm.

Food

Town and Country Market, our premier sponsor, will fire up the grill at 6:00 pm. Other local restaurants offering tasty options include BI BBQ, Casa Rojas Express, Cream of the Crop Ice Cream, Mirracole Morsels, and Real Foods.

Fun

Come down early, stake out a chunk of sidewalk, and do a little street art with sidewalk chalk, courtesy of Calico Cat Toy Shoppe. Pick up chalk at one of the BIDA booths. The popular and thrilling 28’ climbing wall will be back, along with a selection of other inflatable rides, including the Rat Race Obstacle Course, Gum Ball Machine Bouncer, and Spanish Galleon. At the BIDA Craft Booth, decorate your own wooden pirate ship or build your own floating raft.

This year marks the second year the event has offered an opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine or frosty beer at the Winslow Oasis, located at the Winslow Mall. Tickets for beer and wine must be purchased at the entrance to the Winslow Oasis.

Details

Remember, Winslow Way closes at 3:00 pm on July 3rd between Ericksen and Madison, and will remain closed until 8:00 pm on July 4th.

For more information about the event, contact the Bainbridge Island Downtown Association at 206-842-2982, or visit our website at www.bainbridgedowntown.org.

Thank you to Harrison Medical Center for sponsoring our event staff t-shirts.

This event presented by: Bainbridge Island Downtown Association

Sponsored by: Town & Country Market, Bainbridge Travel, Harrison Medical Center, and Virginia Mason Winslow.

Peninsula Services Announces 2008-2009 Board Members

Peninsula Services Announces 2008-2009 Board Members

Peninsula Services is happy to announce their 2008-2009 Board Members as follows: Jennie Lund-Chairperson; Diane Graham-Vice Chairperson; Phyllis Merhaut-Secretary; Helene Norman-Treasurer; Peggy Howland; SukHwa Kahl; Yvonne Manahan; Penny Pinckney
Charlotte Porter; Perry Ann Porter-Brown; Cathryn Richardson-Johns and
Claudia Young.

The mission of Peninsula Services is to provide employment opportunities and work training to adults with disabilities. Peninsula Services exists for the purpose of providing social, vocational and life enriching experiences that allow persons the opportunity to grow, to achieve personal goals and to maximize their potential.

Some of Peninsula Services’ job sites are All Shred: document shredding service; The Gift Garden store; Kitsap E-Z Earth worm farm; the GeDunk espresso stand located at the USS Turner Joy; shelf stocking and janitorial at Commissaries; Servmart stores; and Grounds maintenance.

Peninsula Services is seeking persons willing to serve on the Board of Directors of this non-profit United Way agency. Volunteer to share your time, enthusiasm, talents and unique perspective. Help govern the day to day aspects of the agency and plan for the future. Promote high quality services and opportunities to persons with disabilities in our community. The Board of Directors meets every fourth Wednesday of the month and committees as needed. If you are interested in being involved in this exciting cause, please call: Jill Robinson, Executive Director at (360) 373-1446 to schedule an interview.

Orchard Theater showtimes beginning JUNE 20th!!

Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:16:37 -0700
Hi folks!
Young At Heart and The Goonies end Thursday!
Here are the showtimes……….
Young At Heart 2:30 and 7:10
The Goonies 4:50

Starts Friday!!
The She Found Me R
Directed by Helen Hunt
Starring Helen Hunt, Bette Midler, Colin Firth, Matthew Broderick, Ben Shankman
Friday, June 20th thru Sunday, June 22nd 12:10 2:30 4:50 7:10

Monday, June 23rd thru Thursday, June 26th 2:30 4:50 7:10

The move from actor to director can be a difficult one, but actress Helen Hunt makes the transition seem effortless with THEN SHE FOUND ME. Hunt, who also produced and co wrote the film, plays April Epner, a down-on-her-luck schoolteacher who longs to have a child. April's chances of bringing a baby into the world are diminished when her husband, Ben (Matthew Broderick), leaves her, and more bad news follows when her adoptive mother dies. The beleaguered April subsequently forms an unexpected bond with her real mother, the overbearing TV host Bernice (Bette Midler), and takes tentative steps towards motherhood with a new man in her life, the bumbling Frank (Colin Firth). Hunt's film, which is based on the novel of the same name by Elinor Lipman, is likely to win over fans of classic rom-coms such as WHEN HARRY MET SALLY and YOU'VE GOT MAIL. At its heart the film poses some thoughtful observations on what a late-30s woman goes through when she is facing a possibly childless future. But Hunt also stirs some generous scoops of humor into the plot, providing light relief from her central character's plight, and also demonstrating her range as a writer/director. The cast members are uniformly excellent throughout, with Firth and Hunt giving strong performances that are helped along by a supporting cast that provides most of the comic relief. Hunt even finds time to provide a small role for the writer Salman Rushdie, who plays a doctor.

View The Trailer Here……………….. http://www.apple.com/trailers/thinkfilm/thenshefoundme/trailer/



Held Over For A Second Week!!
The Visitor PG13
Starring Richard Jenkins, Hiam Abbass, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Gurira
Directed by Tom McCarthy
Friday, June 13th thru Sunday, June 15th 12:30 2:50 5:10 7:30 9:25

Monday, June 16th thru Thursday, June 19th 2:50 5:10 7:30

In a world of six billion people, it only takes one to change your life. In actor and filmmaker Tom McCarthy’s follow-up to his award winning directorial debut The Station Agent, Richard Jenkins (Six Feet Under) stars as a disillusioned Connecticut economics professor whose life is... In a world of six billion people, it only takes one to change your life. In actor and filmmaker Tom McCarthy’s follow-up to his award winning directorial debut The Station Agent, Richard Jenkins (Six Feet Under) stars as a disillusioned Connecticut economics professor whose life is transformed by a chance encounter in New York City. Sixty-two-year-old Walter Vale (Jenkins) is sleepwalking through his life. Having lost his passion for teaching and writing, he fills the void by unsuccessfully trying to learn to play classical piano. When his college sends him to Manhattan to attend a conference, Walter is surprised to find a young couple has taken up residence in his apartment. Victims of a real estate scam, Tarek (Haaz Sleiman), a Syrian man, and Zainab (Danai Gurira), his Senegalese girlfriend, have nowhere else to go. In the first of a series of tests of the heart, Walter reluctantly allows the couple to stay with him. Touched by his kindness, Tarek, a talented musician, insists on teaching the aging academic to play the African drum. The instrument’s exuberant rhythms revitalize Walter’s faltering spirit and open his eyes to a vibrant world of local jazz clubs and Central Park drum circles. As the friendship between the two men deepens, the differences in culture, age and temperament fall away. After being stopped by police in the subway, Tarek is arrested as an undocumented citizen and held for deportation. As his situation turns desperate, Walter finds himself compelled to help his new friend with a passion he thought he had long ago lost. When Tarek’s beautiful mother Mouna (Hiam Abbass) arrives unexpectedly in search of her son, the professor’s personal commitment develops into an unlikely romance. And it’s through these new found connections with these virtual strangers that Walter is awakened to a new world and a new life.

The Trailer Here……………….. http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/thevisitor/trailer/


Opening This Friday!! 3 Showings ONLY!!
Blade Runner: The Final Cut R
Starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Daryl Hannah, Edward James Olmos
Directed by Ridley Scott
Friday, June 20th thru Sunday, June 22nd 9:10

Twenty-five years after the initial release of BLADE RUNNER, director Ridley Scott uses archival footage to re-create his original vision for the sci-fi classic. Based on a story by Philip K. Dick, the film is set in Los Angeles in 2019. Earth has become a polluted and miserable dystopia, and many people have fled to live "Off World" on other planets. This dreary vision of the future features replicants: lifelike robots built as slaves for human use. When a replicant escapes his owner, a "blade runner" is called in to hunt him down and kill him. Enter Harrison Ford as the retired blade runner Rick Deckard. He is pulled out of retirement to help catch four escaped replicants: Batty (Rutger Hauer), Leon (Brion James), Pris (Darryl Hannah), and Zhora (Joanna Cassidy.) Despite his distaste for the job, Deckard is soon hot on their heels, tracking them down one by one through the over-crowded, crumbling city streets. In the midst of his hunt, Deckard becomes involved with a beautiful replicant named Rachael (Sean Young). Rachel has fled her owner, and Deckard rightfully should kill her. However, the two fall in love, and after some startling revelations, they are both soon on the run from the very authorities that once employed Deckard. This final cut is a bleaker, more cynical version of an already dark film, which might explain why the studio insisted on a softer, more optimistic ending when it was first released. While some superfans might take issue with some of the revelatory new twists, they will no doubt delight in the quality of the digital restoration. The special effects were already impressive for 1982, but these new touch-ups give them a look that appears just as sharp and imaginative as the sci-fi films of today.

View The Trailer Here……………….. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_hYs1jBy8Y



Coming Soon to The Historic Orchard Theater………

Opening June 27th


Priceless
“This wispy romantic comedy offers droll and charming proof of love conquering materialism.” – Michael Sagrow, Baltimore Sun

View The Trailer Here…………………………………………….. http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/priceless/trailer/

Pulp Fiction (1994)
“We should have shotguns for this kind of deal!”

View The Trailer Here…………………………………………….. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZBfmBvvotE


Opening July 4th

The Fall
“Tarsem's The Fall is a mad folly, an extravagant visual orgy, a free-fall from reality into uncharted realms. Surely it is one of the wildest indulgences a director has ever granted himself.” – Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times

View The Trailer Here…………………………………………….. http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/thefall/trailer/


Opening July 5th

2 chances to see an American Classic!! Saturday and Sunday!!

John Wayne
in
The Searchers (1956)
A classic Western regarded by many as the best of the genre, John Ford's THE SEARCHERS has been acknowledged by several directors who came into their own in the 1970s, including Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Paul Schrader, and George Lucas, as a powerful influence on their work.
View The Trailer Here…………………………………………….. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI2AZb04HAc


Opening July 11th

Flight of the Red Balloon
“Plenty of well-meaning filmmakers advertise emotion without contextualizing it. Hou's latest film feels to me like a masterpiece responding intuitively to a masterpiece”. – Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune

View The Trailer Here…………………………………………….. http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/flightoftheredballoon/trailer/


Opening July 18th

Mongol
“Arguably Bodrov's biggest, most accomplished film, Mongol is everything that Oliver Stone's Alexander was not: sumptuously mounted, beautifully acted, and illuminating in historical yet accessible terms the tumultuous life of the legendary warrior.” - Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

View The Trailer Here…………………………………………….. http://www.apple.com/trailers/picturehouse/mongol/trailer/

Saturday Night Fever (1977)
Director John Badham's hit film propelled John Travolta to stardom, made white polyester suits an instant fashion craze, and garnered praise for its portrayal of blue-collar life.

View The Trailer Here………………………… http://www.videodetective.com/movies/SATURDAY_NIGHT_FEVER/trailer/P00001537.htm


Opening August 7th
In celebration of
Port Orchard's AnnualClassic Car Show- The Cruz!Sponsored and hosted each year by The Saints Car Club!
American Graffiti (1973)
Where were you in ’62?
Set in 1962; Produced and released in 1973. AMERICAN GRAFFITI presents a powerful collage of youth on the brink of maturity just before the assassination of J.F.K.

View The Trailer Here…………………………………………….. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h32Kdrh0Z48



Opening August 15th

Pee Wee’s Big Adventure
I know you are but what am I?

View The Trailer Here…………………………………………….. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrzqBwuxHV8&feature=related



Visit us on the web at www.orchardtheater.com.

Port Gamble Sustainability Festival Involves Whole Community

Dozens of community organizations are involved in organizing a sustainability festival in historic Port Gamble, August 2-3. The festival will mix headline entertainment, live music, local food, hand-made crafts and a farmers market with exhibits, speakers and workshops focused on the theme of sustainability.
“We want to bring community leaders, environmentalists, educators, green business leaders and citizens together in a festival atmosphere to talk about sustainability,” said Kitsap County Commissioner Steve Bauer, who is spearheading the event planning. “We decided that learning how to live a greener lifestyle should be fun.”
“We want families to come for the fun and take away ideas they can use in their own neighborhoods and communities,” explained Bauer. “We’ll have lots of activities for kids, including clowns, magic, puppet shows, story tellers, jugglers, mask making, a walk-in mobile salmon and a trash art contest.”
The festival will feature dozens of entertainers on three stages, including such headline entertainers as the Flying Karamazov Brothers, jazz singing legend Alice Stuart, an internationally known clown, a magic show and many others.
How It All Started
The Great Peninsula Future Festival was inspired by a Kitsap community workshop last October led by Larry Seaquist (State Representative for the 26th District). Some 60 Kitsap community leaders gathered to brainstorm on strategies for achieving a sustainable Kitsap. The group included two mayors (Kim Abel, Darlene Kordonowy) two state legislators (Derek Kilmer, Larry Seaquist) and two Kitsap County commissioners (Steve Bauer, Josh Brown). The workshop was sponsored by West Sound conservation Council, WSU-Kitsap Extension and Sustainable Bremerton.
Bauer was so impressed with the level of enthusiasm and interest in sustainability he wanted to find a way to build on the interest and involve the entire community. He talked about it with his sister, Sandra Bauer, who was one of the original organizers of the popular Oregon Country Fair.
By the end of the conversation, they had come up with the idea of organizing an annual sustainability festival. Dozens of Kitsap community leaders answered Steve’s invitation to form a festival planning council. Jon Rose of Olympic Property Group generously offered Port Gamble as the host site on a prime summer weekend, August 2-3.
The festival has since earned broad support among Kitsap business and community service organizations, as well as volunteer groups all across Kitsap County. Major sponsors include Kitsap County Commissioners Steve Bauer and Josh Brown; the Kitsap News Group family of newspapers, WSU-Kitsap Extension, Home Builders Association of Kitsap County, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, Port Gamble (Olympic Property Group), Wet Apple Media (Kitsap Business Journal). Other sponsors include Puget Sound Energy, Port Madison Enterprises (Suquamish Tribal business unit), Town and Country Market, West Sound Utilities, Port of Bremerton Kitsap SEED, Kitsap County Solid Waste Division and Monty Mahan, candidate for SK County Commissioner.

Festival organizers include volunteers from Stillwaters Environmental Education Center, Kitsap Audubon Society, WSU-Kitsap Extension, Kitsap Community and Agricultural Alliance, Sustainable Bremerton, SCALLOPS (Sustainable Communities All Over Puget Sound), Washington State Farmers Market Association, Kitsap Conservation Voters, Poulsbo Farmers Market, Kitsap Citizens For Responsible Planning and New Old Time Chautauqua.

To learn how you can become involved, visit www.GreatPeninsulaFutureFestival.org.

NATURE CAMP AT Stillwaters

June 16, 2008

For Information Contact
JOLEEN PALMER – 360-297-2876 or Joleen@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org


NATURE CAMP AT Stillwaters

DATES: Four days, Monday, July 28 – Thursday, July 31, 2008

NAME OF EVENT: Nature Camp

TIMES: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

LOCATION: at Stillwaters Environmental Center (26059 Barber Cut Off Road; Kingston)

DESCRIPTION: A wonderful, hands-on learning experience for children entering 2nd
through 6th grades! Explore many ecosystems on the Stillwaters campus and Carpenter
Creek watershed. Children can learn about wildlife neighbors and how to live with them
while having great fun playing outdoors! Taught by Kari Golden. Please pre-register at 360-
297-2876 by July 14. Space is limited.

COST: $ 100 for all 4 days -- Includes materials, snacks. Please bring sack lunch.


CONTACT: Joleen Palmer, Program Director
Stillwaters Environmental Center
26059 Barber Cut Off Road; Kingston WA 98346
360-297-2876
Joleen@stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org

WEB ADDRESS: www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter.org

Low Tide Beach Walk

Annual Low-Tide Beach Walk

DATE: Saturday, July 5, 2008
TIME: 12:30 – 1:30 pm

LOCATION: In Kingston – gather at the Kingston Farmers' Market at the Marina

DESCRIPTION: Join a marine ecologist from Stillwaters to discover the rich nearshore environment that is as diverse and bountiful as a tropical rain forest. Countless species depend upon this fragile ecosystem which is in constant ebb and flow with the tides. Fun for all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear shoes or boots to get muddy and walk on rocks. Pre-register at 360-297-2876.

COST: $5 donation suggested

THE MONSTERS IN YOUR GARDEN BEDS

"THE MONSTERS IN YOUR GARDEN BEDS . . . Become the monsters in our watersheds.”
DATE: Saturday, June 21, 2008
TIME: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

LOCATION: Stillwaters Environmental Center (26059 Barber Cut Off Road; Kingston)

DESCRIPTION: Alien weed species are creeping in under the radar to overtake our yard and surrounding native habitats. Learn a management approach to invasive weed control. Become informed about the recent ornamental escapees that are threatening our watershed. Dana Coggon, Kitsap County Noxious Weed Control Program Coordinator, will help you identify some local invaders and establish a long term invasive removal plan that focuses on healthy and thriving living habitats. Remember, “Pull one a day -- keep millions away.” Pre-register at 360-297-3876 OR BY RETURN EMAIL.

COST: $30/one or $45/household, including materials and snacks

Bremerton West Sound Senior Games

JULY 7-12, 2008


PRESS RELEASE



LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

Bremerton’s West Sound Senior Games takes place July 7-12, 2008, for men and women athletes age 50 and over. There are thirteen sporting events including:

Basketball (3 on 3) Pool—8-Ball Racquetball
5K off-road race/walk Horseshoes- NEW!! Disc Golf Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Track and Field Pickleball Bowling
Cycling-12k Time Trials – NEW!!

The fifth annual games hope to attract 250 athletes to various Kitsap County venues. The event concludes on Saturday, July 12th at 6pm with a Celebration Banquet, held in the Kitsap Sun Pavilion. Dinner is served by Outback Steakhouse and entertainment is provided by the Bremerton Senior Center’s very own Spectapulars!!

Registration packets are available at Bremerton Parks and Recreation at 680 Lebo Blvd. (360-473-5305), and the Bremerton Senior Center at 1140 Nipsic Ave. (360-473-5357). Call today for more information!

CM TRAVEL 4FUN announces a KITSAP COUNTY Client Travel SELF-BOOKING option:

CM TRAVEL 4FUN has a stream-lined TRAVEL SELF-BOOKING PORTAL to make it even easier for clients to self-arrange economical AIR, CAR, AND HOTEL travel. Whether you simply prefer to book your own basic travel… or you are just “down to the wire” and can not wait to get Neal involved in the process… simply go to the following link to Economically “book-it-yourself”: http://cmtravel4fun1.agenthub.net/ or

Alternately… you may use the “Click Here 4 SELF-ARRANGED TRAVEL” Button located on every page within the www.cmtravel4fun.com web site – to easily access this convenient self-booking portal.

Client comment:
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Tim Longley, owner of eOffice Innovations (Bainbridge Island)

NEAL KELLNER – Travel Planner for travel to/from Kitsap County

CM TRAVEL 4FUN: The WEB-based full-service Travel Agency for Kitsap County, WA

YOUR CERTIFIED SEATTLE CRUISING & KITSAP DESTINATION SPECIALIST

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OLD FASHIONED TURN OF THE CENTURY STREET FAIR

• Kitsap County Historical Society Museum Presents
  OLD FASHIONED TURN OF THE CENTURY STREET FAIR
  &
  “Main Street” EXHIBIT GRAND OPENING
  
  
  Saturday, July 5th 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  280 Fourth Street, Bremerton (between Pacific & Washington)
  
  Scheduled events:
  11:00 a.m. Ribbon cutting & dedication by Mayor Bozeman
  1:00 p.m. Roxy Theatre, living history performance, “The Intrepid Victorian
  Traveler.” Admission: the old fashioned price of 50 cents.
  
  All day events:
  Free Ice Cream Social
  Hot dogs by Uptown Mike’s
  Music by Clam Island Band, Farragut Brass Band, Banjo Band, Old Time Music and Kitsap Chordsman
  Puppet Show by Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum
  Fire Department Tug ‘o War
  Historical Costume Group, “Somewhere in Time” from Seattle
  Antique Cars, Face Painting, Balloons, Clowns and more…
  .
  These events are sponsored by:
  Costco Wholesale
  Puget Sound Dairy Distributors, Inc.
  Puget Sound Energy
  West Sound Arts Council
  
  For information phone the Kitsap County Historical Society Museum, 360-479-6226 or email khsinfo@kitsaphistory.org

Paradise Theatre presents SWINGING ON A STAR

Directed by Vicki Richards
June 20-July 6, 2008
(no show 6/21, 7/4)
Fri/Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 4pm
Tickets: $20 Adults, $17 Seniors, $10 Students 25 & Under
Group Discounts Available!
Buy Online at www.paradisetheatre.org or 253-851-PLAY
Location: 9911 Burnham Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA (Between Puerto Vallarta Restaurant & Round-A-Bouts), Turning Pt Community
Free Tickets for PRESS - We would love to have our show reviewed.
Cast Features: Carrie Nelson, Valerie Jolibois, Krista Curry, Stacee Cramer, Adam Randolph, George Ngo, K. James Koop
The fabulous songs of Johnny Burke are perfectly woven into various settings and scenes as if they always belonged there. We move from a smokey 1920's Chicago Speakeasy, where we hear such songs as "Dr. Rhythm" and "What's New" to the Bowery for the classic "Pennies from Heaven" and others. The ever popular "Your Hit Parade" takes us into the 1930's, segueing into a WWII USO Show for several songs including "Personality" and culminating with the Academy Award winning "Swinging on a Star".
"Johnny wrote his songs with moonbeams! Songs poured out of him like life-renewing raindrops, glinting ike pennies." - NY TIMES
"A Winner! You'll have a ball! Grab the chance to swing on this star!" - NY POST
Vicki RichardsExecutive Artistic DirectorParadise Theatre(253) 851-PLAYvrichards@paradisetheatre.org

Trash Art Contest

Great Peninsula Future Festival Sponsors
Trash Art Contest for Kids and Adults
The Great Peninsula Future Festival will feature a “Trash Art” Contest for children and adults. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Ages 10 and under; 11 to 16; and adults. The contest reflects the “sustainability” theme of the nonprofit outdoor festival, August 2-3 in historic Port Gamble.
Groups or individuals can enter artwork, sculptures, murals, etc., made from clean, sanitary trash—materials that would otherwise be recycled or discarded. Entries will be displayed during the two-day festival and prizes awarded Sunday afternoon, August 3.
“The focus of the festival is that learning how to live a greener, more sustainable lifestyle should be fun,” explained Sandra Bauer, chair of the organizing committee. “The trash art contest is just one of the ways we’ll involve kids. We want to stimulate their imaginations and encourage them to think about the tons of stuff people throw away. They are the ones who will inherit the planet.”
According to Bauer, every year the United States generates some 230 million tons of "trash"--about 4.6 pounds per person per day. Less than a fourth of it is recycled; the rest is incinerated or buried in landfills. “This is a big problem for the environment,” said Bauer. “We’re producing waste products faster than nature can break them down and using up our resources faster than they can be replaced. We need to rethink our habits and lifestyle choices, because this can’t continue. A simple and obvious choice is to cut back on the amount of waste by reusing and throwing out less in the first place.”
The outdoor festival will mix nonstop family entertainment by top performers, wide-ranging activities for children, healthy local foods, hand-made crafts and educational displays of green products, concepts and technologies.
“Families will come for the fun and give us a teaching moment. We’ll use the opportunity to open their eyes to new possibilities for a greener, more sustainable lifestyle,” said Bauer.
The future festival is the brainchild of Kitsap County Commissioner Steve Bauer, who persuaded his sister, Sandra, to take on the job of chairing the event. Steve was inspired by a sustainability workshop last October led by Rep. Larry Seaquist, in which some 60 Kitsap community leaders spent two days brainstorming on ways to achieve a more sustainable Kitsap County. Steve was so impressed with the level of enthusiasm and interest, he wanted to find ways to build on the workshop and involve the larger community. Many of those involved in the workshop are now part of the festival organizing committee. An experienced event planner, Sandra Bauer was one of the original organizers of the popular Oregon Country Fair.
The GP Future Festival has broad support in the Kitsap business community. Major sponsors include Sound Publishing and its family of Kitsap newspapers; the Home Builders Association of Kitsap County; Wet Apple Media, publishers of the Kitsap Business Journal; The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe; Port Gamble (Olympic Property Group); and Kitsap County Commissioners Steve Bauer and Josh Brown.
For more information, visit the GPFF website at www.GreatPeninsulaFutureFestival.org or call 425-788-7498.

Bremerton wins Governor's Planning Award

The City of Bremerton was awarded the Governor's 2008 Smart Communities Award for the development of our Downtown Regional Center Sub Area Plan. The award was presented to our Director of Community Development Andrea Spencer yesterday at an event held in Bellevue WA. Other cities that were recognized for good planning practices were Everett, Newcastle, Kirkland, Sumner, and Adams County.

I am proud of Director Andrea Spencer and her staff and want to thank them for the outstanding work they did in the development of our new Downtown Sub Area Plan. This award for Outstanding Achievement in Creating Livable and Vibrant Communities is only awarded to 6 communities throughout the state so this is a very prestigious honor for our staff. Again congratulations.

Mayor Cary Bozeman

The Vision of Our Future
"Bremerton will become a vibrant urban community where people work, live, shop and have access to a diversity of art, music, food, community activities and waterfront parks."

Farm Kitchen - Saturday Breakfast for June 7, 2008

Saturday Breakfast for June 7, 2008

Saturday Breakfast this week will be a great gathering of old and new friends from 8am til noon. If you’ve been scared away by the long lines, don’t fear. Three of us will be taking your orders, and the line moves quickly. Someone said recently “I’ve met some of the nicest people while standing in line!” and we have heard of new friends made right here at Farm Kitchen. So come on down, join the party!

We have been struck recently by the millions of people pushed into homelessness in Myanmar and China. There are over 14 million refugees in the world today, most of whom never get back home. World Relief, the largest resettling agency in Washington State, is currently welcoming a large rush of Burmese, Iraqi, Bhutanese, Somali & Burundian refugees arriving weekly. We invite you to join with us in donating gently used household items on Saturday. We will have boxes ready, and transport them to World Vision. The local coordinator of volunteers is Anne’s daughter Tauryn. Needed items include bed linens (for twin or queen size; please label!) & towel sets, cooking pots, kitchen utensils and lamps. These will be used in refugees’ first apartments in the Kent area. For other service opportunities, you may also contact Tauryn Beeman via tbeeman@wr.org or (206) 587-0234 ext.111.

This week, the Featured Breakfast includes our Brioche French Toast stuffed with Citrus Cream Cheese, Marionberry Strawberry Compote, Thick Cut Bacon and Fresh Fruit.
Special Pastries this Saturday include these favorites. Remember, you can Order Ahead, too, and super hiking trails are nearby!
Cinnamon Rolls – enjoy a single or take a 4-pack to go
Hollis's Famous 8 Grain Pullaparts - great for breakfast & to have in the freezer for a healthy snack. Order quantities ahead!
Strawberry Danish – local strawberries in a delicious pastry for that taste of summer you remember
Chocolate Chip Cookies - for end-of school treats and early-summer picnics
Other upcoming events:
Summer & Fall Cooking Classes offer recipes, ideas and techniques. On June 18th, learn to use local produce in new ways. Coming up soon also are hands-on sessions learning about summer seafood, cooking & baking with herbs, and an inspiring new set of small plate offerings. Learn more and sign up at www.farmkitchen.com/classes, or call 360-297-6615.
Willem’s Table offers a Wine Dinner on June 20th. For information and reservations see www.willemstable.com
We hope to see you Saturday! Hollis, Anne, Rafir, and the Farm Kitchen Crew

Farm Kitchen24309 Pt. Gamble Rd, Poulsbo, WA. 98370www.farmkitchen.com360-297-6615

Chapel on Echo Bay

We have a couple of upcoming events, and we’re hoping you will be able to join us—

Tuesday, June 10, 7:00pm
MOSTLY BOOKS @ THE CHAPEL!

Join us as we again welcome the Mostly Books Bookstore for another great presentation, with children’s illustrator Kristen Carlson. Mostly Books will also be bringing copies of their favorite books for you to purchase. You read correctly—Mostly Books comes to you! Stop by and pick up a copy of a great read—or two or three—for your summer, right here at the Chapel. All proceeds go directly to Mostly Books.

Sunday, July 13, 7:00pm
SYLVAN SUMMER CONCERT

Tim Noah, fabulous PNW entertainer presents a special FREE concert for grownups. Children are definitely welcome, but this concert is not just for kids. Check out Tim’s website at www.timnoah.com

Monday, July 14 – Friday July 18, 10:00-1:00
CAMP ECHO BAY

Tim Noah and Cyndi Soup present a great week of fun music-making right here on Echo Bay. Cost is just $50/child for the entire week. If you know anyone who would like to attend, have them give us a call right away—we just have a couple of spots left. Snack is provided during the camp.

Wednesday, July 23, 7:00-10:00
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AND GARDEN PARTY

Our favorite annual event! Join us for a bit of Americana in this election year (no election speeches, we promise), as we enjoy refreshments in our beautiful waterside garden. This FREE event features Jennifer Lind and the Variety Pack Band, with a little bit of everyone’s favorite music from all eras. Adults only, please, just for this event. Our invitations should be in your mailbox this week—please call if you don’t receive one; no RSVPs are necessary.


Thanks,
Deborah Stephens, Manager
Chapel on Echo Bay
Hours--Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10:00am-1:00pm
400 6th Avenue
PO Box 545
Fox Island, WA 98333
253-549-7039
253-549-2473 (fax)
ChapelonEchoBay@comcast.net
www.foxislandchapel.net

Ultimate Low Tides Today - June 4, 2008

Head for the beach, any beach in the Puget Sound region to enjoy some really low tides today.

I'm heading for Hansville where the low will be at 11:40 and a -4.2.

VERY low and with the gentle slope at Point No Point the beach will extend way out past it's normal area. Nice that it is the middle of the week and the weather isn't great because there will be very few people on the beach. I'll get a few pictures of the extreme low and post them later.

I happen to have a meeting in Hansville so it is very convenient to check out the tides although it would be fun to be on our own beach to see the low tide there.

Going to miss it today? Tomorrow is a -4.1 which will look just about the same. For those not used to tides or who don't follow the tides, I get excited at anything that is a negative, very excited lower than a -3.0 so you can imagine - -4.2 - WOW!