…Send suggestions and submissions for the Smokestack Calendars to: kitsapsmokestack@gmail.com.
ST. PATRICK’S STUFF
POULSBO BEER RUN ST. PADDY’S EDITION with 4.1 miles, 5 beers, one wine, one cider and one donut at locations, starting at 8 a.m. March 14 throughout downtown Poulsbo and Viking Way corridor, $60, registration closes March 11. Register and more at poulsbobeerrun.com
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE The annual downtown Bremerton St. Patty’s Parade and block party with live music from the new Shamrock The Block on the Quincy Square bandstand, food trucks, Celtic-inspired open air market, beer garden and more, parade at 2 p.m., March 14 starting at 6th & Pacific, Bremerton. More at downtownbremerton.org
ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATION The annual pub party featuring Celtic Spoons w/ Margaret McNeill Nelson on Bag Pipes, all day event, live music from 5-9 p.m. March 17 at the Cloverleaf, Bremerton
COMMUNITY STUFF
F:67 CAMERA CLUB OPEN HOUSE for all experience levels with review of digital images and presents followed by a learning conversations with the Bremerton group that has participated in the evolution of photography for over 75 years at 11 a.m., March 21, free, teens and up at the Sylvan Way Kitsap Regional Library, Bremerton. More at krl.org and f67cameraclub.org
PENINSULA DOG FANCIERS’ CLUB SHOW The semi-annual all-breed dog show for the local 70+ year old club with obedience and rally trials and vendors March 21-22 at the Kitsap Fairgrounds, Bremerton. More at pdfc.wordpress.com
KITES OVER KINGSTON Featuring kite flying, building, demos, kites available for sale, contests, food trucks, music and more 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 11, free, all ages at Mike Wallace Park, Kingston. More at kingstonchamber.com
RECURRING MEET-UPS
THE WRITER’S PATH A casual, friendly local writers’ group of meets on the first Sunday of the month from 3:30-5:30 pm and the third Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m., all ages, under 18 accompanied by an adult at the Sedgwick Subway in Port Orchard.
DAMN FINE RUN CLUB meets Tuesdays, open to all paces, all experience levels, runners and walkers welcome, starting at 6 p.m. covering a four mile paved loop on sidewalks (with options to go shorter or longer) starting and ending at Damn Fine Pizza, Port Orchard. Registration, details and more on Strava
SEATTLE INDIES KITSAP SOCIAL a group of video game developers who meet every last Tuesday of the month at Ashley’s Pub (21+) at 6:30pm in Bremerton. Beginners and hobbyists welcome! Seattle Indies is a community for folks involved in all aspects of indie game development in the greater Puget Sound area. More info at seattleindies.org
KITSAP BIKE POLO CLUB meets for pick up games at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the corner of 17th and Elizabeth Ave in Bremerton, weather permitting, visitors welcomed. Details on the club’s discord at https://discord.gg/TQSzgrhyhn
GAMING STUFF
TABLETOP / RPG
GAME WIZARD & BLUE SKY HOBBIES Hosts a rotating series of group RPG, Tabletop and Miniature gaming every night of the week including sessions all day Saturday and typically starting at 12 p.m. Sunday in downtown Bremerton. Weekly schedule and more on the socials @gamewizardandblueskyhobbies
CARTROPOLIS TCG Hosts rotating group RPG, Tabletop and Miniature gaming special release events and tournaments including free and buy-in events throughout the month in Silverdale. Monthly events and more on the socials @cartropolistcg
DISCORDIA GAMES Hosts rotating group RPG, Tabletop and Miniature gaming events throughout the month, including a Magic The Gathering Regional Championship Qualifier June 22 on Callow Ave, Bremerton. Weekly/monthly events and more on the socials @discordiagames
ASHLEY’S PUB A 21+ gaming pub hosts rotating RPG, Tabletop and Pinball events including Tuesday night Spinning Yarns craft groups, Wednesday night Game & Greets and monthly IFPA Target Match Play Pinball June 19 in downtown Bremerton. Weekly/monthly events and more on the socials @ashleyspub
PLUS: Open tables for wargaming and occassional events at Comic’s Keep, Bremerton. Open tables for card games and occasional Magic The Gathering events at Kollector’s Haven, Port Orchard. Open tables for wargaming at Kitsap Comics and Games, Silverdale. And D&D (and TTRPG) and MTG sessions for teens, tweens and families at a variety of locations at Kitsap Regional Library.
CIVIC STUFF
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
NORTH KITSAP SCHOOL BOARD Meets the 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 5 p.m.
CENTRAL KITSAP SCHOOL BOARD Meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m.
BAINBRIDGE SCHOOL BOARD Meets the 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 5:45 p.m.
BREMERTON SCHOOL BOARD Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 5 p.m.
SOUTH KITSAP SCHOOL BOARD Meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL Meets for the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays for regular meetings at 5:30 p.m. in the Norm Dicks Center Council Chambers with study sessions at 5 p.m. on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays. Special meetings will be called only if necessary on 5th Wednesdays. ATTEND DIGITALLY OR IN PERSON: https://www.bremertonwa.gov/691/Council-Meetings MORE INFO & PUBLIC COMMENT: City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us
POULSBO CITY COUNCIL Meets the first three Wednesdays of each month at 5 p.m. in the Poulsbo City Hall Council Chambers. ATTEND DIGITALLY OR IN PERSON: https://cityofpoulsbo.com/city-council-council-meetings/ MORE INFO & PUBLIC COMMENT: cityclerks@cityofpoulsbo.com
PORT ORCHARD CITY COUNCIL Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. for regular meetings at Port Orchard City Hall with study sessions at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesdays. ATTEND DIGITALLY OR IN PERSON: https://portorchardwa.gov/city-council-meetings/ MORE INFO & PUBLIC COMMENT: cityhall@portorchardwa.gov
BAINBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Meets the first four Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. at Bainbridge City Hall. Generally no meetings are held the 5th Tuesday of the month. ATTEND DIGITALLY OR IN PERSON: https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/1101/City-Council-Agendas MORE INFO & PUBLIC COMMENT: council@bainbridgewa.gov
COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETINGS
KITSAP COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Meet the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at the Kitsap County Commissioners Office, Port Orchard. ATTEND DIGITALLY OR IN PERSON: https://www.kitsap.gov/BOC_p/Pages/AgendaMasterSchedule.aspx MORE INFO & PUBLIC COMMENT: kitsapcommissioners@kitsap.gov
WHAT’S ON BKAT?
[Watch BKAT on Comcast Channel 12 and Astound/Wave Channel 3 or 70; live-stream 24/7 from http://www.bkat.org. BKAT produced videos on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@bkat. Re-play government meetings from the current year by clicking on Gov’t Mtgs icon at http://www.bkat.org]
Commissioner’s Corner: Kitsap County Courthouse The Kitsap County Courthouse is at the center of our judicial system – a place where decisions are made every day that affect families, businesses, and public safety. Behind the scenes, the building itself has been struggling to keep up with the demands of a modern justice system. Commissioner Oran Root talks to Todd Parkington and Judge Melissa Hemstreet to find out why the courthouse needs more than another short-term fix; what’s driving the decision to modernize it, and what these changes mean for the people who use the building every day. Airs starting March 2 at 8:30pm.
PLANTED Episode 18: Winter Demos Kick the winter blues with this PLANTED demo! Get winter blooming plant ideas and be inspired to grab your pruners and make an easy and gorgeous garden bouquet. Airs Mondays at 9:00am.
Illahee Forest Preserve Public Service Announcement: The Illahee Preserve is a rare, thriving wild place in the heart of Kitsap County. It spans 600 acres of mature forest, ravines, wetlands, and the Illahee Creek watershed – an ecologically rich landscape protected for decades by community effort. Airs at various times.
INSTANT TELEVISION SERIES (each episode runs approximately 4 weeks)
Afternoons with Ash: Ash Black, host, speaks with Aimee Acedbo, Clinical Psychologist. Airs starting Monday, March 9 at 12 p.m.
Conversation with a Community Leader Produced by Leadership Kitsap: Host David Walters speaks with Lisa Stirrett, Owner-Artist of Lisa Stirrett Creative Warrior Art Studio. Airs starting Feb 21 at 12 p.m.
Fraternal Order of Police – Pierce County SAFE: Mark Miller, Chaplain of Washington State Fraternal Order of Police Evergreen Lodge #1, speaks with Rich Folden and Ann Jolie of Pierce County SAFE about the deficit of sheriff deputies in Pierce County. Airs starting Feb 28 at 4 p.m.
Gardening Through Art: In episode 21, artist Elise Maupin from Joyful Plant paints a Norwegian boat-style basket using a simple Rosemaling pattern. Airs starting March 6, 9 p.m.
Kitsap Literary Artists and Writers (KLAW): Host Mark Miller interviews Ivan Weich. Airs starting Saturday, February 14 at 6:00 pm. Show host Mark Miller interviews Reama Bubblez. Airs starting March 14, 6 p.m.
Leadership Kitsap Alumni Spotlight: Leadership Kitsap alumnus Carlie Meurs (class of 2017) spotlights Joan Hanten, one of the founders of Leadership Kitsap. Airs starting Feb 14 at 11 a,m. Spotlight Marin Solace, class of 2025. Airs starting March 14 at 11 a.m.
Meet the Author: Host Guy Morris interviews Allan Batchelder. Airs starting Saturday, February 22 at 5:30pm. Interview w/ Cheryn Landes. Airs starting March 15, 5:30 p.m.
Real Talk with DMJ: Deborah Moore Jackson, host, speaks with Pastor and Author, C. Ivan Johnson. Airs starting Saturday, February 7 at 5:00 pm. and speaks with Karen Vargas and Chasity Malatesta. Airs starting March 7 at 5 p.m.
What’s Krackin Kitsap: Joseph Adams, host, with Jeff Coughlin, board member of Alliance for Equitable Healthcare, Part 1. Airs starting Saturday, February 14 at 9 p.m. Part 2: airs starting March 14 at 9 p.m.
Trash Talk: Host Reama Bubblez talks with farmer K C Steimer of Gleditsia Grounds. Airs starting Wednesday, February 18 at 9 a.m. and Molly McCabe of McCabe By Design. Airs starting March 18 at 9 a.m.
OPEN MIC STUFF
~Open Mic / Weekly Music~
BROTHER DONS JAM plays Sundays at 5 p.m., all ages, no cover at Brother Dons, 4200 Kitsap Way Bremerton
THE RISING SONS (Acoustic Duo) plays 5-7 p.m., Mondays, all ages, no cover at Sully’s Bistro, Suquamish
THE TAMMY FROST TRIO plays at 7 p.m. Thursdays, all ages, no cover at Brother Dons, 4200 Kitsap Way Bremerton.
BUSHEL AND BARREL CIDERHOUSE open mic music at 6 p.m. Thursdays, with singer/songwriter showcase the first Thursday of the month, all ages, no cover at 201 NW Beaver Ridge Poulsbo
THE BRASS KRAKEN hosts Live Music Sundays, presented by RoundMusic at 6:30 p.m. Sundays, 21+ at 18779 Front St. NE #7407 Poulsbo.
HOOD CANAL BREWERY open mic music at 7 p.m. Mondays, all ages, no cover at 26499 Bond Rd NE Kingston
RUBY SLIPPER BAR & GRILL open mic music at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 21+, no cover at The Ruby Slipper 3965 Bethel Rd Port Orchard
DEEP DRAFT BREWING open mic music at 6:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month, all ages, no cover at 3536 W Belfair Valley Rd Bremerton.
THE MANETTE SALOON open mic music, hosted by Jack Parker, at 8 p.m. the last Friday of each month, 21+, no cover, 2113 E. 11th St. Bremerton.
DOWNPOUR BREWING open mic music from 6-9 p.m. Thursdays at 10991 NE State Hwy 104 Kingston.
RIMBERT ILLUSTRATION Open Mic, 6-8 p.m. Second Fridays, hosted by Jack Parker, 617 N Callow Ave, Bremerton.
BAINBRIDGE BREWING ALEHOUSE open mic music, hosted by Vin, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, all ages at Bainbridge Brewing Alehouse, Bainbridge
~Open Mic Comedy~
REMEDY SPEAKEASY weekly comedy open mics, hosted by Comedy in Kitsap, with sign-ups at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Wednesdays, featured closer each week, all ages, no cover at 602 4th St Bremerton. More on the socials @remedyspeakeasy
DOG DAYS BREWERY comedy open mic, hosted by Comedy in Kitsap, 7 p.m., all ages, no cover the First Friday of the month at 260 Fourth St Bremerton. More on the socials @comedyinkitsap
~Open Mic Poetry~
BUBZ POETRY OPEN MIC with sign-ups at 6:30 p.m., reading from 7-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month, all ages, no cover w/ former Bremerton Poet Laureate Tia Hudson at Bubz Cafe, Bremerton
POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP 2-4 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, all ages, no cover at the Sylvan Way Kitsap Regional Library, Bremerton. More at krl.org
PUB GAMES
~Trivia / Bingo~
PENINSULA BEVCO BINGO NIGHTS 7 p.m. Wednesdays, free to play, 21+, 110 Harrison Ave. Port Orchard.
RIDGELINE BREWING hosts Trivia at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, free to play, all ages, 941 N. Callow Ave. Bremerton
KITSAP QUIZ NIGHT hosted by Josh Farley, 7 p.m., May 18, third Thursdays, 21+, no cover at the Manette, Bremerton
TRACYTON PUBLIC HOUSE hosts Twisted Trivia at 7 p.m. Mondays, free to play, 21+, with a special Star Trek Vs. Star Wars Trivia Night Feb. 21 at 403 NW Tracy Ave. Bremerton.
THE BRASS KRAKEN hosts Let’s Get Quizzical at 7 p.m. Mondays, free to play at 18779 Front St #7407 Poulsbo.
MCCLOUDS GRILL HOUSE hosts Bingo from 5-7 p.m. followed by Let’s Get Quizzical at 7:30 p.m. Sundays, free to play, all ages, 4111 Wheaton Way in Bremerton.
THE FLOAT hosts Let’s Get Quizzical at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, free to play, 14511 Sherman Dr. NW Gig Harbor.
THE CLOVERLEAF hosts Let’s Get Quizzical at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, free to play, 21+ at 1240 Hollis St Bremerton.
THE GARAGE hosts XXX-Rated Bingo at 6 p.m. the First and Third Wednesdays of the month, 21+ free with drink or food purchase at 6812 Kitsap Way Bremerton.
PENINSULA BEVERAGE COMPANY hosts Bingo and Trivia on alternating Wednesdays, 7 p.m., 21+ at 110 Harrison Ave Port Orchard.
RIDGELINE BREWING hosts a Cribbage Tournament at 5:45 p.m. Mondays, free to play, all ages, friendly game, 941 N. Callow Ave. Bremerton
BAINBRIDGE BREWING hosts Trivia Time Live 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, all ages at the Bainbridge Brewing Taproom, Bainbridge