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FARMERS MARKETS

POULSBO FARMERS MARKET Opening Day is March 28. The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays thru December, located in the parking lot of the Gateway Fellowship church at 19801 8th Ave NE in Poulsbo. More at poulsbofarmersmarket.org

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET Opening Day is April 4. The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays thru November, located in Town Square at City Hall on Bainbridge. More at bainbridgeislandfarmersmarket.com

PORT ORCHARD FARMERS MARKET Opening Day is April 4. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays thru October, located on the Port Orchard Waterfront Park. More at pofarmersmarket.com

PORT TOWNSNED FARMERS MARKET Opening Day is April 4. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays thru October 31, located on the 600 block of Tyler Street between Lawrence and Clay Streets in the Uptown neighborhood. Additional Wednesday afternoon markets open in June. More at jcfmarkets.org

BREMERTON COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET Opening Day is May 7. The market is open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays thru October, located at Evergreen Park in Bremerton. More at bremertoncommunityfarmersmarket.com

SEABECK COMMUNITY MARKET Opening Day is May 3. The market is open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. the first and third Sundays of each month thru September, located at the Seabeck Community & Event Center, 15565 Seabeck Hwy NW in Seabeck. More at seabeckcc.org

CHIMACUM FARMERS MARKET Opening Day is May 3. The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. thru October 25, located at Chimacum’s only four-way stop in the grassy area behind the Chimacum Corner Farmstand. More at jcfmarkets.com

THE KINGSTON PUBLIC MARKET Opening day is May 10, The market is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays thru October, located next to the ferry terminal in Kingston. More at kingstonpublicmarket.com

SILVERDALE OLD TOWN MARKET Opening day is May 16. The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, located on the Old Town Silverdale Waterfront. More on the socials @silverdalefarmersmarket

NEW MIDWEEK MARKET from the Port Orchard Farmers Market opens July 1, and will run 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays thru September 30 at the South Kitsap Helpline, Port Orchard. More at pofarmersmarket.org

VINTAGE/CRAFT MARKETS

BREMERTON NIGHT MARKET ‘Pride On The Pier’ featuring vendors, food trucks, live music and more from 5-9 p.m. June 5, plus ‘Red, White & BBQ’ 5-9 p.m. July 3, and a ‘Funktober’ glowstick party 5-9 p.m. Oct 2 on the Bremerton Boardwalk. More at bremertonnightmarket.com

PORT ORCHARD NIGHT MARKET Opens it season this month w/ local vendors, artists, food vendors, live music, fire trucks and more from 6-10 p.m. June 20, with markets also scheduled for July 11, Aug 22 and Sept 12 and the Port Orchard waterfront. More at pobsa.com

BAINBRIDGE MOONLIGHT MARKET opens its season this month w/ vendors, food and more 5-9 p.m. June 5 with future markets scheduled for June 26, Aug 7 and Sept 4 on the Bainbridge Island Lawn at City Hall. More at moonlight-market.com

KINGSTON SUNSET MARKET features local vendors, live music and more from 4-8 p.m. the first Saturday of the month thru October at Kiwanis Park, Kingston. More at kingstonsunsetmarket.com

DEEP DRAFT BREWING Opens its Summer Second Sunday Market series featuring local vendors, live music, BBQ, craft beer and more 3-7 p.m. June 14 with future markets scheduled for July 12, Aug 9 and Sept 13. More at deepdraftbrew.com

CLUBS & STUFF

JUNK JOURNAL COMMUNITY Bring a journal in progress, use a pre-made journal provided by the library or create your own, supplies provided and welcoming supplies and ephemera to share at 3 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Kitsap Regional Library, Kingston. More at krl.org

READ TO A CAT A reading session with kittens and senior cats looking to socialize before they find their forever homes, 2-4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month, hosted by Kitsap Regional Library at PAWS, Bremerton. More at krl.org

DEATH CAFE A relaxed space and discussion group for people to explore matters related to end-of-life care and planning led by Mari Van Court of Health Resource Navigators, 3 p.m., Sept 8, free, at the Kitsap Regional Library Little Boston. More at deathcafe.com and krl.org

GET OUT & WRITE A writing club with optional prompts and sharing meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Kitsap Regional Library Port Orchard. More at krl.org

WEST SOUND CODERDOJO A local open source learning environment for all ages and levels to explore technology, learn to code and work on projects of interest, volunteer-led at 10:30 a.m. Sept 5, Nov 7 and Dec 5 at Kitsap Regional Library Sylvan Way. More at krl.org

WEEKLY AMATEUR PINBALL TOURNAMENT $5 buy-in, 80% for 1st place, 20% for 2nd place, 21+, 7 p.m. Fridays, plus First Friday Split-Flip tourneys, at Ashley’s Pub, Bremerton. More at ashleys.pub

CASCADE WRITERS CHAT & CHILL A non-profit group aimed at helping writers achieve their creative potential thru education and community meets at 2 p.m. the third Saturday of each month at Ashley’s Pub, Bremerton. More at ashleys.pub and cascadewriters.org

MONDAYS AT THE SIDNEY Bring your reading material of choice and enjoy a casual quiet time to read on second Mondays, Creative Connections group art project shared working space on third Mondays and engaging presentations and discussions exploring past and present local history fourth Mondays at the Sidney Art Gallery, Port Orchard. More at sidneymuseumandarts.com

KNIT NIGHT Welcoming all fiber arts 5-7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Tipsy Blackbird, Bremerton. More at tipsyblackbird.com

COLLECTORS CACHE w/ trading cards, anime, vintage collectibles, figures, comics and more 12-7 p.m. Sept 26, free, all ages, hosted by Olympic Collectible Expo at Clearwater Casino, Suquamish. More at clearwatercasino.com and on the socials @olympiccollectibleexpo

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

KITSAP SQUARE DANCE ASSOCIATION Learn To Square Dance Free Fun Night at 7 p.m. Sept 9 with lessons beginning Sept 13: 2-5 p.m. Sundays, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, same lessons are taught each night attendees are encouraged to attend more than one each week, dances hosted most weekends at the Kitsap Square Dance Association, Gorst. More at kitsapsquaredance.com

KITSAP SCRATCH BOWLERS ORGANIZATION begins its 53rd season with check in at 9:30 a.m., games starting at 11 a.m. Sept. 19 at All Star Lanes, Silverdale. More info at ksbo.net

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 the Tipsy Blackbird in Bremerton.

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]

COMMISIONERS’ CORNER: PORT GAMBLE HERITAGE PARK Commissioner Christine Rolfes joins Kitsap County Parks Director Alex Wisnewski to explore how years of community vision and partnership transformed 3,500 acres of working timberlands into a treasured public space. Airs starting Aug 3 at 8:30 p.m.

INSTANT TELEVISION SERIES

(each episode runs approx. 4 weeks):

Leadership Kitsap Alumni Spotlight: Alumnus Melody Sky-Weaver (Class of 2013) spotlights Sunny Wheeler (Class 2013) to learn about their experiences with the program. Airs starting Aug 15 at 11 am. Melody spotlights Mike Hoyt, (Class of 2013). Airs starting Sept 12 at 11 a.m.

Gardening Through Art: Artist Elise Maupin of Joyful Plant practices water coloring using three distinct rosemaling styles – Setesdal, Rogaland, and Telemark. Airs starting Aug 21 at 9 p.m.

Trash Talk: Host Reama Bubblez talks with Kitsap Conservation District Farm Planner Seth Foust, airs starting Sept 2 at 9 a.m. Reama talks with Debra Wilson, manager at the Bremerton St. Vincent De Paul thrift store, airs starting Sept 30 at 9 a.m.

Meet the Author: Host Guy Morris interviews author Keith Madsen about his work. Airs starting Sept 19 at 5:30 p.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

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