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By Chris ChancellorPort Orchard Independent

Murder Mystery weekend and the Seagull Calling Contest always seemed like an unlikely pairing.

And after just one year, Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce executive director Coreen Hay-dock said that association will not continue.

Both events still will occur this year, but Haydock said Mur-der Mystery was an odd fit for a business-first organization.

“Not many people participate for the amount of work that is involved,” she said.

Haydock said the Chamber of Commerce instead will produce the South Kitsap Golf Classic on July 11 at Trophy Lake Golf & Casting. She said hopes to attract

several “regional celebrities” to that event.

The Seagull Calling Contest, which enters its 24th year and has been featured on late-night network comedy shows, runs May 27 at Port Orchard Waterfront Marina. Haydock said it will feature the traditional Seagull Calling Contest and will be followed by the Seagull Wings Cook-off. The event was added in 2008 and Haydock said it officially became a contest — with a steady increase in partici-pants — the following year.

That coincides with the Kitsap Harbor Festival, which runs May 25-28. Fathoms o’Fun chairman Al Mahaney said the foot ferry will run throughout those days, including Sunday and Memorial Day, to transport people between activities in Port Orchard and

Bremerton.The Kitsap Car Cruz, which

features classic cars, also will be present that weekend in Bremer-ton.

Mahaney’s organization also adopted Murder Mystery, which is set to run that weekend, as well. Murder Mystery, which

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The Seagull Calling Contest, with the Seagull Wings Cook-off, will be held for the 24th year at the Port Orchard waterfront on May 27.

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enters its seventh year, moved from its traditional date in September last year.

The concept initially was developed by Debbie Austin, a former chamber president, who saw a similar event hosted by Langley’s Cham-ber of Commerce in 2004. Bill Gurnsey, who replaced Austin in 2005, implemented the idea that year.

Clue packets for children and adults traditionally have been provided at a cost. They provide information about which stores have clues.

“It’s always centered around who killed the captain,” Haydock said last year. “There’s a whole theme and story that goes with it. We have maybe half to a dozen crimes scenes they can go check out.”

Here is a look at some other South Kitsap events and festivals:• Fathoms o’ Fun was created in 1968 as

Port Orchard’s annual summer celebration. A nonprofit organization, its biggest event perhaps is the July 4 Sinclair Inlet Fireworks Show. According to its website, the show has drawn crowds of more than 60,000 people in the past.

Fathoms o’ Fun also has a pageant in March and a parade with music and other activities in June.

• Chris Craft Rendezvous returns for a 23rd year from July 12-15 at the Port Or-chard Marina.

Mike Monda, who chairs the event with

his wife, Janet, owns a 35-foot 1956 Chris Craft Constellation. He equated watching 70-80 Chris Crafts to “a little bit of a parade scene.”

He said the board has contemplated going to other cities in the past, such as Bremerton, but said the event has stayed here because the boat owners have enjoyed the experi-ence.

“The town and businesses always have been super supportive of us,” he said. “There’s not many places that can support that many boats.”

Chris-Craft Industries, which became famous for mahogany-hulled powerboats in the 1920s through 1950s, was founded in the late 19th century by Christopher Columbus Smith.

The hulls have a strong following. Monda said a Chris Craft owner from Norway joined him a few years ago as he rode the boat from Seattle.

“It was like nothing he had seen before,” Monda said.

• The Olalla Bluegrass Festival is set to return Aug. 18 for its 21st year.

In 2010, the festival’s future was in doubt. But the event, which supports several organi-zations in South Kitsap and Gig Harbor, was able to attract a new team of volunteers to continue.

The festival at the South Kitsap Little League Field on Olalla Valley Road includes performances by local and regional bands and a pie contest. Admission ranges from $8-$12 per person or $35 for a family pass. Parking is $2 or $10 for camping (no hook-ups).

• The Festival of Chimes & Lights also is back in December for a 14th year. The festi-val often is highlighted by a visit from Santa, a lighted-boat contest and performances by choir groups from multiple schools in South Kitsap.

In 2011, the first Jingle Bell Run/Walk in Port Orchard was held in conjunction with the Festival of Chimes & Lights. The fund-raising event for the Arthritis Foundation drew close to 1,500 participants for the 5k event and 1k run for kids along Bay Street, and organizer Sheila Cline plans to make it an annual event.

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One hundred yards to the pin. Wind from the north. Greens running a bit fast. There’s no place you’d rather be on a gorgeous South Kitsap day than one of the area’s five first-class golf courses.

But you do have one question: Is this 7-iron territory, or are you more comfortable with your 9?

MccorMick Woods Located off Old Clifton Road, McCormick

Woods Golf Course is the centerpiece of the McCormick Woods planned community.

The 18-hole course opened in 1988, and plays 6,155 yards for men and 5,758 for women. Water comes into play on several holes, and the course is strategically bun-kered.

The most stunning aspect of McCormick Woods is the view of Mount Rainier on the 12th hole. The fact that no two holes border each other, giving the course a secluded feel-ing, is not a bad deal, either.

Facilities include a driving range, pro shop, clubhouse, restaurant, putting green and chipping greens.

For tee times, call (360) 895-0130 or (800) 323-0130.

Trophy Lake GoLf & casTinGTrophy Lake joined South Kitsap’s lineup

of courses in 2007. A combined golf and fishing resort, Trophy Lake allows a golfer to play 18 holes in the morning and cast into one of the two well-stocked fishing ponds later in the afternoon.

Located four miles off State Route 16 (take the Sedgwick Road exit and go west), the course plays 6,162 yards from the whites and 5,342 from the blues. Designed by award-winning architect John Fought, Trophy lake features expansive greens,

gentle sloping fairways and captivating views of the Olympic Mountains and Rainer.

The real jewel of the course is the 18th hole. Voted by Seattle Golf Digest as one of the best par-5s in the state, as one approach-es the green a waterfall on the right adds a perfect touch on the finishing hole.

Along with a driving range and putting green, private and small-group fishing pack-ages, tournament and group catering, rental equipment and golf shoes are all available.

Green fees vary depending on the time of day and season. For a tee time or group reservations, call (360) 874-8337.

GoLd MounTain While officially within

Bremerton city limits, Gold Mountain Golf Course off West Old Belfair Road is a can’t-miss for South Kitsap visitors. Two 18-hole courses, Cascade and Olympic, offer a wide variety of challenges.

Tees are 6,034 yards for men and 5,320 for women on the Olympic course and 6,059 for men and 5,036 for women on Cascade.

Rental clubs, driving range and putting green, plus a full

restaurant and bar are available at the resort that was voted as the second-best value course by U.S. Golf Digest.

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By Kathleen WilsonFor the Port Orchard Independent

There are two public libraries in South Kitsap. Both are branches of the Kitsap Re-gional Library system and each has its own unique personality.

The Port Orchard Branch is located down-town at 87 Sidney Ave., directly across the street from the passenger-only ferry dock. This 8,000-square-foot library is owned by the City of Port Orchard and was originally a post office. It became the library in 1984. It was remodeled with an addition built in 1995 incorporating the former post office loading dock – now the current adult fiction section – and expanded to include the current children’s area and public meeting rooms.

The Port Orchard branch serves the community with a wide variety of program-ming for all ages, free wi-fi access, wireless printing, nearly 30 Internet stations all with access to printing and a full suite of word

processing software, and more than 75,000 books, maga-zines, and DVDs.

This vibrant, nautical-themed library serves both the South Kitsap community and the many visitors to our area. Averaging around 16,000 visitors per month, the library’s con-venient location adjacent to the Port Orchard Marina, the passenger ferry and the heart of downtown ensures that commuters, boaters, and shoppers all include the library on their itineraries.

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The Manchester Library has a long and storied history, beginning life as chicken coop and evolving to its current size of nearly 3,000 square feet, including the meeting room that can seat 50. Located eight miles from downtown Port Orchard at 8067 E. Main St. in Manchester, the library is just across the parking lot from one of the most spectacular Seattle sky-line views anywhere.

The Friends of the Manchester Library own the library building, and their book-store is open the same hours as the library with four special book sales each year.

There is an annual community Salmon Bake held on Father’s Day and an annual Plant and Book Sale held in April. The Manchester branch is at the heart of the community, averaging about 3,500 visi-tors a month and offering every service available at the larger branches of the Kitsap Regional Library.

A little off the beaten path, a bike ride along the waterfront to the Manchester Library is a popular activity for many South Kitsap Residents.

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Village greens The 18-hole course at the Village Greens Golf

Course in Port Orchard features 3,255 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 58.

The course, located on Fircrest Drive across from Orchard Heights Elementary School, is main-tained as part of the Kitsap County park system.

Call (360) 871-1222 for more information.

Disc golf at Van Zee Park Not all forms of golf require a putter and tees.

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By Chris ChancellorPort Orchard Independent

The first image one might conjure up when thinking of a bed and breakfast is New Eng-land. But they actually are popu-lar in the Northwest, including the Port Orchard area.

According to the owners of a handful of local B&B’s, some visitors are looking for a night of relaxation away from home, while others desire an affordable vacation. Here is an overview of the local B&B’s:

• Cedar Cove Inn: Built by the Nordby family in 1909, the house received an extensive renovation after it was purchased in 1995 by Gil and Kathy Michael. The house, which opened as a Bed & Breakfast in 2007, now features seven bedrooms and 4,484 square feet above the basement.

The Michaels live in a carriage house next to the Bed & Breakfast, which they believe provides their guests with a feeling of “own-ership.”

“They don’t feel like they’re in a Bed and Breakfast,” Gil Michael said. “They feel like they’re in a house.”

Both said the house’s size also lends itself to large parties. They frequently have hosted wedding parties and family reunions.

Cedar Cove Inn is located on Seattle Avenue with views of Puget Sound, Naval Base Kitsap, downtown Port Orchard and the Olympic Mountains. Gil Michael said its seven rooms, which range from $115 to $165 a night, are priced based on “access, size and view.” Rooms on the second floor can be reached via elevator.

The rooms, which honor the area’s heri-tage with names such as Nordby, Olympic, Sinclair and Sydney, are decorated with an-tiques from the Michaels’ collection. Some of those are from Japan, where Gil, a retired U.S. Navy commander, once was stationed.

Accessibility also encompasses the loca-tion. Guests are just minutes from downtown Port Orchard and State Route 16.

“It’s very centrally located for so many things,” Kathy Michael said. “They really get a full taste of this area.”

The Michaels serve a full breakfast in a formal dining area, but unlike some other Bed & Breakfasts, they open their kitchen for guests.

“You have access to the whole house,” Gil Michael said.

The B&B’s name is derived from local author Debbie Macomber, who produced a book series set in Cedar Cove, which is inspired by Port Orchard. Macomber granted the Michaels permission to use that name.

The Michaels also restored an open, out-door log cabin that features a fireplace.

Call (360) 876-6196 or visit www.cedar coveinn.com for more information.

• Little Clam Bay: This quiet, serene location in Manchester offers views of Puget Sound — and yes, Little Clam Bay — and the property line runs next to government land with deer running in the fenced-in pasture.

Kareen Stockton’s B&B opened in April 2008. She said the idea marinated from her time in Sammamish, where she lived

for 26 years, when she needed to care for her mother while working to maintain an income. Lower home prices brought her to Kitsap County, while she said her interests made a B&B an ideal fit.

“I know how to cook and take care of people,” Stockton said. “I know how to spoil people. My kids can attest to that.”

The 1,200-square foot upstairs space runs $160 per night — with a discount after the first day — and features a propane fireplace in the living room, an oversized tub in the bathroom and a 42-inch television in the bedroom with DirecTV.

“They don’t even have to sit up in bed to change the channel,” Stockton said.

The tub might be an even bigger feature. Stockton said one guest from Mozambique bathed three times in one day.

“A lot of guests make a reservation here because they see a picture of the bathtub on the Internet,” she said.

Stockton also includes a multi-course breakfast in the package. She said she de-signs the food specifically for each guest and can accommodate guests who prefer vegetar-ian, vegan, diabetic and low-fat gourmet.

“I don’t make shortcuts,” Stockton said. “If they want champagne or Mimosas for breakfast, I provide that.”

Stockton, who also can accommodate

B&B’s offer relaxing optionsSeveral comfy inns in and around Port Orchard

Reflections Bed & Breakfast has a spacious deck and yard.


larger parties in a separate guest room for $40 per person, said her B&B is a popular destination for working couples in the Seattle area. She provides free Wi-Fi.

“It’s a total unwinding for them,” Stock-ton said. “It’s different than the traffic and telephones in Seattle.”

She said her B&B also is pet- and scent- free.

Call (360) 871-0619 or visit www.little clambay.com for more information.

• Mrs. Howe’s: This house not only features the scenic views — ferries, moun-tains and Puget Sound — that are prevalent in South Kitsap B&B’s, but it also offers a historical element.

The house, which has 1,800 square feet upstairs, was built in 1923 by Harry and Edith Howe. Lorraine Olsen bought it in 2005 and converted it to a B&B. Olsen, an early childhood educator, said she had been eyeing the house for years.

“I loved the idea of caring for an old home and putting resources into it,” she said. “You’re like a caretaker for the historic place in the community.”

Olsen said it was important to her not to disturb many of the original elements of the Craftsman house. The bathroom features its original tub and the kitchen still has its built-in cabinetry.

“I think that’s one reason why people feel so comfortable here,” she said. “It has a nice historical feel to it.”

Guests can experience that — and the views — from the furniture on the large covered porch.

Mrs. Howe’s run $99 per night for either of its bedrooms for most of the year. The

larger room features two queen beds. Olsen said she raises the rates slightly from June to August.

Unlike many B&B’s, Olsen said she welcomes both children of all ages and pets into her hoom. She even has a playpen and a crib.

“Children are my life, so I never exclude them,” she said.

Olsen’s breakfasts feature items such as frittatas, French toast or fruit salad. After the first night, she said she rotates those options with a continental breakfast from Morningside Bakery.

Call (360) 871-3445 or visit www.mrshowesbedandbreakfast.com for more information.

• Reflections: Innkeeper Cathy Hall, a re-tired wedding coordinator, said the name of her B&B stems from what she wants guests to do while they are there. She views it as an opportunity for relaxation and does not offer amenities such as cable TV and Wi-Fi.

Instead, Reflections, which rests on a 2-1/2-acre lot with clear views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, features a spacious deck along with a rocking bench and gazebo outside.

“We look directly north at Port Orchard’s Inlet,” Hall said. “We get to see all the ships, boats and ferries.”

Inside the nearly 5,000-square-foot house mostly is furnished with antiques from the 1800s. Hall, who returned from Massa-chusetts to the Northwest in 1990 to open Reflections, can provide a history on every antique.

Upstairs, she has four bedrooms, which

each feature different themes, that include views of Bainbridge Island and Port Orchard Passage. Hall said one unique feature is the Chesapeake Room, which has twin beds. She said that room is popular for siblings.

The Annette Room, which runs $110 per night, is the largest room with a dressing alcove, small sitting room, large soaking tub and shower and a private deck. The other rooms range from $65 to $75 per night. Hall said she wants to keep Reflections affordable for visitors.

She also said her place is the only one in South Kitsap that’s registered with the Wash-ington State Bed & Breakfast Guild.

Hall, who used to teach outdoors gourmet cooking classes, serves a full breakfast in a formal dining room each morning. They en-compass everything from waffles to a variety of omelets. She also is able to accommodate guests with special diets.

Call (360) 871-5582 or visit www.reflec-tionsbnb.com for more information.

The Port Orchard Farmers Market was started in 1978 by Chris Smith and Charlotte Garrido. It is one of the longest-running farmers markets in Washington.

Our market charter and primary purpose is “to help preserve the agricultural identity and quality of rural life by providing a place for our local farmers to market their produce and farm products to the communities of the Kitsap Peninsula.” All of our vendors live on the peninsula (except for a few Eastern Washington farmers). This helps keep your dollars local and besides, you get to know the person growing your food.

The farmers market is located on the beautiful downtown Port Orchard water-front, right next to Marina Park. We operate every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. starting the last Saturday in April and continuing through the second Saturday in October. We shifted over a little bit last year so there is more parking (including disabled parking) right outside the market.

Many of our vendors have been at our market for more than a decade, but we al-ways have new farmers and artisans come in each year. Some come for a few Saturdays; some come for the whole season.

The Port Orchard Farmers Market serves as a community gathering spot. To help sup-port our community, we offer free informa-tion and education space for clubs, nonprof-its and community service organizations and local schools. The Kitsap Master Gardeners are at the market every Saturday to help you with your gardening questions.

We have been broadening the variety of products over the past few years, both in produce, prepared food (like lunch) and arts and crafts. It’s been a little tough what with

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The front porch at Mrs. Howe’s B&B.


The South Kitsap area has numerous parks that offer swimming beaches, camping areas, hiking trails and just the general solitude of the great outdoors.

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We’re also working toward providing regular entertainment. Last year we had a number of musicians come in, and this year we plan to expand on this.

We are considering holding a summer midweek market near the Kitsap County of-fices for folks who can’t shop on Saturdays.

The big event for the season is our Great Tomato Taste Off, which we’ve held three years and plan to have again this year. It’s held in early September (date’s not set for 2012 yet) and is open to anyone that grows their own tomatoes. We’ve had as many as 56 different tomato varieties entered (we thought the judges might explode!). It’s a whole lot of fun and includes prizes and bragging rights.

We thank you the community for support-ing the market. Truly, this is the only way many local farmers can make a go of it.

Laura Pittman-Hewitt, president Port Orchard Farmers Market

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Park hours are summer: 8 a.m. to dusk; winter: 8 a.m. to dusk. The park is open year-round for camping and day use.

Blake IslandBlake Island State Park is a 475-acre ma-

rine camping park with 5 miles of saltwater beach shoreline providing magnificent views of the Olympic Mountains and the Seattle skyline. The park is only reachable by tour boat or private boat. Indian-style salmon din-ners and demonstrations of Northwest Indian dancing are offered at Tillicum Village, a concession on the island.

Park hours are summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk; winter: 8 a.m. to dusk.

The park is open year-round for camping and day use. There is a seven-day overnight moorage limit.

Camping: Check-in time, 1 p.m. Check-out time, 1 p.m. Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

NOTE: Moorage and rafting limits for the buoys at Blake Island State Park have changed. Boats 37’ and longer are no longer allowed on the buoys at the south end of the island. Limits are posted on the buoys.

Square Lake State ParkSquare Lake State Park is open in summer

from 8 a.m. to dusk. The park is closed from Mid-September to the end of April.

Driving directions: from State Route 16,

take the Sedgewick Road exit and head west on Sedgewick. At the stoplight go straight onto Glenwood. Follow Glenwood for 2 1/2 miles to fork. Go straight onto Lake Flora Road and follow it for a mile, the take a right on Square Lake Road. Park is at end of road. Cartop boat launch only.

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A popular attraction in South Kitsap Regional Park is riding the scale-model trains oper-ated two Saturdays a month from spring through fall by the Kitsap Live Steamers club.


A long time coming. That’s what Mike Vandenberg, the vice

president of the South Kitsap Skatepark Association, said about the new skatepark slated to be built at South Kitsap Regional Park this spring.

The park is expected be worth the wait. The new facility will feature a large bowl, a street course and a replica of San Fransisco’s famous skateboarding spot the China Banks.

Over time, the skatepark is expected to expand into a $1 million facility covering 25,000 square feet. This spring, construction will start on the bowl portion of the park, with an opening date scheduled for some-time around early summer.

Until then, area skateboarders can frequent the 4,200-square-foot indoor park at Impact Skate Shop. The store, on the corner of Jackson Avenue and Mile Hill Drive, opened at its new location last fall and expanded

their indoor skate park toward the end of the year. Featuring a 5-stair rail, a funbox and multiple quarter-pipes, the cost for skaters is $7 for a three-hour session. Memberships are available, offering discount skatepark costs, as well as lower prices on shoes, skateboards, shirts and other gear sold in the store.

Call (360) 895-0793 for session times. For those who prefer other types of roller

sports, the 23,000-square-foot Sk8Town facility is a rollerblader’s dream.

Located on 1501 Piperberry Way, Sk-8Town offers weekly roller skating nights, as well as roller derby events, birthday party packages and family skate deals. Cost for open skate is $5, with $1 skate rentals avail-able.

Call (360) 871-4765 or visit www.sk8townpo.com for more details.

Long-awaited SK skatepark should be built in spring

Fees: This location does not charge for use of its watercraft launch facilities. There is one freshwater boat ramp.

Long Lake ParkThis 24.8-acre Kitsap County park at

5100 Long Lake Road SE offers lake access, swimming area, fishing pier, picnic areas, playground, volleyball court, restrooms and a community center.

The community center is a perfect facility for weddings, private parties, family re-unions, picnics, meetings and much more. This spacious, newly remodeled, rustic cedar-sided building is located on the shores of Long Lake. Seating accommodates up to 75 people, and tables and chairs are pro-vided.

Adjacent to the building is a playground, large grass playfield and a ballfield. The adjacent grassy playfield is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

From Oct. 1 through March 31, Long Lake County Park will be closed to the public for the winter season. Access gates to the parking lots and park areas will be closed and locked during this time.

If you would like to reserve the Bob Oke Long Lake Community Room during the winter season, please contact our Parks and Recreation office at (360) 337-5350 to make arrangements.

South Kitsap Regional ParkThis park located near Jackson and Lund

avenues in Port Orchard has soccer and baseball fields, a playground, picnic shelter, picnic area and walking trails.

There are batting cages run by Casey’s Batting Range, and near the cages is area with BMX bike trails and jumps.

Another popular attraction is the Scale Outdoor Railroad run by Kitsap Live Steam-ers. Trains run two Saturdays a month from spring through fall, and the club’s Ghost Train is a big draw on Halloween weekend.

Horseshoe Lake County ParkEnjoy the shaded picnic spots on a hot

summer day. Play a game of baseball or volleyball. Take a swim, fish or enjoy the

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In 1971, a group of 20 South Kitsap Coun-ty women came together to form a nonprofit organization called the Sidney Association.

One year later, the determined women purchased an old Masonic Hall at 202 Sid-ney Ave. with the goal of saving the histori-cal building and establishing it as an outlet for local artists.

The ghosts of the stuffy, Masonic men let out an audible cough. Women in our Hall, they asked. What has Port Orchard become?

In a simple answer, a better place.The historic hall now houses a museum

upstairs and an art gallery downstairs featur-ing local Northwest art, known as the Sidney Museum and Art Gallery.

Mary Peterson, the museum chairman, explained how even though the museum took over in 1972, much of the upstairs has remained the same. The felt, masonic seats still line the walls. The old checkered carpet still graces the floors. All in attempt, Peter-son said, to keep history intact.

“The Masons worked hard for the commu-nity,” Peterson said. “We’ve kept the original carpeting and everything.”

In the late 1950s the Masons moved out of the building. Soon, said Peterson, the upstairs was used as a space for various busi-nesses before it was bought by the Sidney Association.

“It was a place to take accordion lessons, it was a newspaper office, it was an insur-ance office,” said Peterson. “And now it’s a museum.”

The museum features exhibits depicting an old-time post office, a schoolhouse, a

grocery store and various other examples of life in Port Orchard from the past. There’s a washing mating from 19103. A post office from the late 1940s. and a grocer from 1890s. Each exhibit features mannequins — each with their own name — dressed in the clothes of the time.

“It’s always a work in progress, we’re always changing exhibits,” Peterson said.

Along with the lifelike mannequins, the walls of the old Masonic Hall are dotted with pictures of classic Port Orchard. Photograph-ic proof of an alehouse and an old hotel are a treat. So too is the picture of downtown Port Orchard flooded with water; something, Pe-terson said, that used to happen all the time.

“Anytime there was a north wind and high tide, downtown would flood.”

Downstairs from the art museum rests the Sydney Art Gallery. Pam Heinrich, the current President of the Sydney Association shows visitors around the gallery with pride.

“A lot of people come in to see the mu-seum,” she said. “Mostly, because we are one of the few galleries around that features local artists exclusively.”

Each month the gallery presents a differ-ent exhibit. In January, a student art show featured art from area high school and middle school students. In May, the Helen Norris Art Show, named in memory of a longtime volunteer at the gallery, allows anyone in the area to show off their art. The art is judged and the winners are asked back again to display more of their art later in the year.

This year, the gallery plans to do some-

thing different in August, displaying other mediums of art not normally given a promi-nent showing in the gallery.

“We’ll show wood sculptures, metal workings and all sorts of art,” said Heinrich. “It’s something different than what we’ve normally done.”

Each showing opens at the first of the month and usually runs for about four weeks, said Heinrich.

The gallery and museum have free to admission and operate as nonprofits, com-pletely run by volunteers. The Sidney Asso-ciation receives no city or county funding for upkeep of the museum or art gallery.

in 2010, the Sidney Museum and Art Gal-lery building was added to the Washington Heritage Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places. It’s the only building in Port Orchard to hold that designation, Heinrich explained.

“It’s really a special place,” she said. The gallery and museum are open Tues-

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Going to the dogsBy KT Arthur For the Port Orchard Independent

There is a very active dog community in Kitsap County and the numbers are growing.

There are two official dog parks, both in South Kitsap — Bandix Park, just off Burley-Olalla Road east of State Route 16; and the Howe Farm Park on Long Lake Road just south of Mile Hill Drive.

Both parks are fenced, with pet waste bags provided at several stations. They both have trails to keep dogs busy and exercised, as well as meadows for doggie play dates.

The parks are dependent on volunteers for work parties, cleanups and improvements. You and your pup are guaranteed many hourse of fun and new friendships when you join the dog parks.

If you go to one of the parks, bring a jug of water, be kind and pick up your dog’s droppings as well as possible mistakes some-one else left behind. If you participate in any public pet activities, please make sure your dog is current on shots, clean, flea-free and well socialized. You will find that the mem-bers of the dog parks can either help you or refer you to one of the area’s professional trainers. As always, if there are any health or safety concerns, the Kitsap Humane Society can be contacted at (360) 692-6977.

There are several other activities for dogs and their people. The Festival of Chimes & Lights held the first weekend of December in downtown Port Orchard is preceded by a Pooch and Purr on Parade for all pets and their people. Also, the Port Orchard Farm-er’s Market is very dog-friendly, with many booths providing not only water but treats for your pup’s pleasure while you stock up on fresh local produce and products. The Port Orchard waterfront also provides waste bags and convenient trash receptacles for waterfront walks.

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BUSineSS netWOrKinG: Northwest Business Connections, a local chapter of Business Networks International meets every Wednesday at 7:30 am at the Bremerton Airport Diner. Anyone inter-ested in participating with a group of business professionals working together to expand their word-of-mouth referral business is welcome and encouraged to visit. For more information, call Jean Murphy at (360) 895-3018FrienDSHip GrOUp: Kitsap Nifty Fifties, a friend-ship group for women aged 50 and older, meets the first Saturday of every month. Call (360) 871-2936 for time and location.SpeAK enGliSH: Language tutors at the Nebraska Street Baptist Church in Port Orchard can help you learn English as a second language. Call for sched-ules and further details.tOAStMASterS: The Port Orchard Toastmasters Club “Sidney Speakers” meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Park Vista at the corner of Jackson and Lund avenues. Toastmasters hone their public speaking skills in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. Meetings last less than 90 minutes and the public is invited. Call 895-8519 for information.SeniOrS ActiVitieS: Ongoing schedule for pro-grams at the Givens Senior Center: Knit/Crochet: Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Silvertones Chorale, Tuesdays 2 to 4 p.m. except fourth Tuesday; Pinochle, bridge and other card games, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Woodcarving: Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pool Hall daily, tour-naments monthly. Mah Jongg: Thursdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expert, intermediate, beginner — all are welcome. Watercolor painting: Fridays 1 to 5 p.m. There is a potluck the first Monday each month, except for holidays and then it’s the sec-ond Monday. Information: Bob, 876-2753. The Givens Senior Center is located at 1026 Sidney. Questions: 337-5734.lA lecHe leAGUe: All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are wel-come to attend meetings or call one of the group’s leaders for breastfeeding help or information. Babies are always welcome at meetings. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at JP Chiropractic office at 1805 SE Salmonberry Road, in Port Orchard. For further information, Rachel (360) 874-0634, Cammy (360) 871-1686 or Kendra (360) 874-1689. BOY ScOUt trOOp 1523: Boy Scout Troop 1523 is now accepting new applicants. Boys 11-18 want-ing to learn and have fun in the outdoors with a long-established Port Orchard troop are welcome. Meetings are Tuesdays at the Scout Hall, 1652 SE Cedar Street from 7-8:30 p.m. Call assistant Scoutmaster Bruce Quaintance 876-5420 or com-mittee chairman Bill Robinson 253-857-5842 for information, or just show up.BOY ScOUtS: Boy Scout Troop 1529 meets Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Adventure of Faith Church on Jackson Avenue. All interested

boys ages 11 to 18 are encouraged to attend. Call the troop information line at 876-5401 and leave a message.cUB ScOUt pAcK 4508: Cub Scout Pack 4508 meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Elim Lutheran Church, 5911 E. Hillcrest Drive in Port Orchard. They are now recruiting new boys and leaders. Parents of boys in grades first to fifth are encour-aged to call. Contact Ed at 710-7150, visit online at www.pack4508.org.leArn tO SAil: Sea Scouts is open to young men and women ages 14-21 who are interested in learning to sail We have a 28-foot sailboat in Port Orchard. Call Joe at (360) 871-8289 for times and location.BinGO: Port Orchard Eagles Aerie 2338 hosts bingo every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 6:10 to 9:20 p.m. For information, call (360) 876-2338.FAMilY OrGAniZAtiOn: The Washington State Association for Family and Community Education, Port Orchard branch, meets 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Givens Senior Center. For more information, call 895-5734.reD crOSS: The American Red Cross serving King and Kitsap counties has a local service center in Bremerton. Red Cross offers disaster prepared-ness information and presentations for businesses, youth and community groups. For more informa-tion or to learn about volunteer opportunities, call (360) 377-3761. To sign up for a First Aid/CPR or other certification course, call 1-880-RED-CROSS or visit www.SeattleRedCross.orgWeiGHt lOSS: Overeaters Anonymous holds eight weekly meetings throughout Kitsap County. There are no dues or fees for this 12-step program. Problems with eating compulsively are the com-mon concern of this self-help group. For informa-tion, call (360) 434-1178.SeniOr FOOt cAre: The Givens Senior Center offers foot care twice a month, on the first Thursday and the third Friday of the month. Appointments: 871-5726.cHUcKWAGOn: Volunteers are needed for the Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program on Mondays at the Village Green meal site, 3883 Madrona Drive S.E., and Tuesdays and Thursdays at Conifer Ridge Apts., 1721 SE Fircrest, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also at Burley Community Hall on Mdonay-Wed.Fri., 14853 Burley Ave. Information: 377-8511.BUSineSS netWOrKinG: South Kitsap Business Networking fosters local economic growth. The group meets every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Family Inn in Manchester for a catered breakfast. Information: 769-7300.cAMp Fire: Volunteer adult leaders and assistant leaders are needed Camp Fire Boys and Girls in Kitsap County and the Belfair area. Also needed are program specialists, class instructors and other volunteer positions working with children 5 to 17 years old. Information: 377-5513.tOpS: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Chapter 1184 meets Mondays 6:30-8 p.m. at Church of Christ on Carr Lane in Port Orchard. Information:

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DiABeteS SUppOrt: The Port Orchard Diabetes Support Group meets the second Friday of every month at the library of Stafford Suites, 1761 Pottery Ave., at 10 a.m. It is a free discussion group with occasional speakers. Call Sandra, (360) 479-1141 for more information.MOtHer SUppOrt: Mom’s Club of Port Orchard is a local chapter of an international support group for stay-at-home mothers and their children. The group offers monthly activities including play-groups, field trips, park days and much more. All mothers and pregant women are encouraged to join. Call (360) 769-7124.Al-AnOn/AlAteen: If you have been affected by alcoholism, there is hope and help available. Al-Anon is for adult family members and Alateen is for the teenage relatives of alcoholics. Meetings are available throughout Kitsap and Mason County. For more information please call (360) 871-1444. For schedule information, call Al-Anon’s National Information: (800) 344-2666; District 26 (866) 452-6973; or on-line at www. al-anon.org.Help FOr cAreGiVerS: Group Health Cooperative Clinics hosts a monthly caregiver information and support group on the third Thursday of each month in the Port Orchard Classroom, 1400 Pottery Ave., from noon to 1:30 p.m. Call (360) 377-5511 for information.MOM’S cAre: MOM’S CARE, a countywide group for moms and their children to share friendship, playgroups, outings and parent education. For more information call Sharyl (360) 697-1776.AlZHeiMerS GUiDAnce: Orchard Pointe Memory Care Community meets the last Wednesday of every month at 300 S. Kitsap Blvd., Port Orchard. Call (360) 874-7400 for time, speaker and room location.pArent SUppOrt: The MOMS Club of Port Orchard will be hosting Toddler Time for children aged birth to 4 years old on Tuesdays, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the Olympic Room at Givens Community Center. The cost is $1 for each child per visit — babies under 10 months are free. There will be toys, songs, crafts and snacks. Call 356-1192 or visit [email protected] for information.Men’S SUppOrt: A therapy/support group for adult men abused as children meets Monday eve-nings at the Kitsap Sexual Assault Center in Port Orchard. Information: 479-1788.GrieVinG pArentS: Healing Hearts, a support group for parents who have lost a child, meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at various South Kitsap homes. For more information, call 876-3904.BlOOD preSSUre: The Spirit of Life Lutheran Church offers a free blood pressure clinic 9:30-10 a.m. on the third Sunday of each month. Information: 769-0299.

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WEIGHT LOSS: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter WA1201 in Southworth meets every Thursday at Colby Methodist Church from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Weigh-in starts at 5:45 p.m. and runs until 6:30. For more information, call Lorrie at (360) 895-3151.WEIGHT LOSS: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter WA1186 meets every Monday evening from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. in the Burley Bible Church, 14687 Olympic Dr. SE, in Port Orchard. Guests always welcome free of charge. For more informa-tion, call Karen Fortner at 871-3543.DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Kitsap County YWCA offers a support group for victims of domestic violence and their children every Tuesday from 10:30 to noon, and Thursday from 6:30 until 8 p.m. There are no fees, but pre-screening is required. Childcare is available. Information: 479-5118MS SELF-HELP: A Port Orchard Multiple Sclerosis self-help group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. Adventure of Faith Church, 4705 Jackson Ave. SE, in Port Orchard. For more information, call Chrstine Aemisegger at (360) 876-8219.TREATMENT CENTER: The West Sound Treatment Center in Port Orchard chemical dependency ser-vices include treatment for low-income pregnant and parenting women and indigent clients eli-gible for Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment and Support Act (ADATSA). Those who qualify may have all or part of their treatment at no cost. Housing help is also available. Information: 876-9430.BEREAVEMENT GROUP: Hospice of Kitsap County sponsors free groups for adults who are griev-ing the loss of a loved one. Groups meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 2 p.m. at West Sond Treatment Center in Port Orchard. Information: Christien Baily, (360) 415-6911.VISUAL WORKSHOP: A Visually Challenged Persons Support Group meets the first Monday of the month. Information: Dr. Maryann Welling, 1-800-458-4888, or (360) 377-3703.MOTHER SUPPORT: Adventure of Faith Church, 4705 Jackson Ave. in Port Orchard, hosts MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) first and third Thursday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. MOPS is designed to encourage and support every mother with children from birth to kindergarten age. The year begins Sept. 18. Call 360 876-0061.Dalai Mama — Your Birth Guru: Pregnancy sup-port services, childbirth and breastfeeding classes, at 1616 SE Ellis Ct. in Port Orchard. Information: (360) 874-1689 or [email protected].

HOBBIESFLOATING CARD GAME: The Ferry Bridge Group meets the second Friday night of each month, sometimes at the Manchester Library and some-times at members’ homes. Call for the location. Members play bridge each day in the galley area on the 6:05 a.m. ferry, Southworth to Fauntleroy, and on the 4:20 p.m. boat, Fauntleroy to Southworth. Call (876) 871-6389 for information.RADIO-CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT: The Kitsap Aircraft Radio-Control Society (ARCS) promotes the design, construction and operation of radio-controlled aircraft. The group meets on the sec-ond Tuesday of each month. Call Bud Arnold, 871-4339, for information. Or visit on-line. www.kitsaparcs.org.

RADIO BUFFS: The South Kitsap Amateur Radio Club meets at Fire Station 8, 1974 Fircrest in Port Orchard, on the first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Merv Archer at 769-7226 or by e-mail at [email protected] PEOPLE: Olympic Bird Fanciers meets monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at the Port Orchard Active Club, 1025 Tacoma Ave. (behind Givens Center). You do not need a flighted bird to participate. Call (253) 857-3711 or (360) 874-1160 for information.RV LOVERS: South Kitsap Soggy Sams, for RV enthusiasts, meets on the second Tuesday of every month. Call (253) 857-0787 or (360) 536-7908 for information.EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT: The Olympic Rainbirds, Chapter 406 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, meets in the conference room at Bremerton National Airport at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month. The group builds, restores and flies new and old airplanes. Call 871-4962 for information.BRIDGE SOCIAL: The Manchester Library Bridge Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Manchester Library, Meeting Room, 8067 E. Main St. All bridge players are welcome. For information, call (360) 871-0996. ADULT & CHILDREN’S KARATE CLASSES: Now starting adult and children’s karate classes at 1048 SE Lund, Suite 109, Port Orchard. Adult and chil-dren’s classes Monday and Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. The class will be taught by master David Smith of the Spirit Force Karate Association and he has taught for the past 25 years. This will be an excel-lent opportunity for first time Karate students to start. It will be a new class! Plus try your first class out for Free. For more information, call Vicki at (360) 876-6418 or Randi at (360) 275-0726.PRESERVING MEMORIES: Station Scrappers, a club for local scrapbooking enthusiasts, meets regularly at AL&O Scrapstation, located at 5009 Bay St. in Port Orchard. Membership is free. Call (360) 895-8200 for information. GREEN THUMBS: The Long Lake Garden Club meets every third Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. with a 30-minute social, and the meeting begins at 10 in the Manchester Library at 8067 East Main St. in Manchester. The club is a member of th Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs. For more information, call (360) 871-8198. SHINY THREADS: Personalized sewing lessons for all. Learn to sew clothing, crafts and home decor. Afternoon and evening classes available in my home or yours. For information call (360) 895-8820.CREATIVE SEWING CLASSES: Sewing lessons are being offered at Radiant Energy in downtown Port Orchard. Learn to sew of refresh your sewing skills. They met every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. To sign up call Chrystal at 895-9095 or for informa-tion: Helen 874-1150.SQUARE STEPPERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB: Sponsoring “Mainstream” Beginning Square Dance Lessons at Kitsap Square Dance Center in Gorst. First Class is free. Couples, Singles and Youth are welcome. For information call 876-4682.CLASSIC TRUCKS: Henry’s Haulers promotes the restoration of modification of 1903-66 Ford trucks. The club has regular meetings and social activities. Call Bud Arnold at 871-4339 for more information.

ARTISTS: The South Kitsap Artists’ Association meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month, (excluding, June, July, August, and December), at Cedar Heights Junior High School, Room 302, 2220 Pottery Avenue, in Port Orchard. Annual dues are $25. For more information, call Bob Ulsh: 692- 5375.WOODCARVERS: Kitsap County Woodcarvers meet the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Activities Club (behind Givens Center). Meetings are open to the public and all ages are welcome. Call Jeff Iller: 698-7175.SOCIAL CARVERS: The Kitsap County Woodcarvers meet at Givens Center every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Information: 337-5743.EIGHT-BALL TOURNEY: There is a senior 8-ball pool tournament at 9:30 a.m. every third Thursday at the Givens Community Center in Port Orchard. Information: 871-3536. CRIBBAGE CLUB: The Kitsap Peggers meet Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Olalla Grange Hall. Information: 874-2343.

RELIGIONCELEBRATE LIFE: A Christian-based nonprofit crisis pregnancy center is located 510 Dekalb St., Suite F. Hours are: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers and donations of clothes (maternity, infant, and toddler) cribs, bedding, formula and diapers are needed. The group offers an abstinence program and a parenting program, as well as a post-abortion Bible Study Program. Information: 876-4229.HEARING-IMPAIRED: The Port Orchard Church of Christ, 2585 Carr Lane SE, invites hearing-impaired members of the community to its signed 11 a.m. Sunday services. For information, call (360) 876-2604.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

MANCHESTER BOOSTERS: The Manchester Community Association meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Manchester Public Library. The organization’s mailing address is: P.O. Box 603, Manchester, WA 98353.WATER DISTRICT: West Sound Utility District has consolidated Annapolis Water and Karcher Creek Sewer. The board meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Information: 876-2545.IMPROVEMENT CLUB: The Harper Park Improvement Club holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month in the Modular Room of the Harper Evangelical Free Church at the corner of Sedgwick and Wilson Creek Road. Details: 871-0407 or 871-4858.SUNNYSLOPE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: Meets the second Thursday of each month, at 5830 Old Clifton Rd. SW, Port Orchard, at 7:30 p.m. Information: 895-3395.MANCHESTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Will be holding its formal meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at the Manchester Library, 8067 E. Main St., Manchester, at 7:00 p.m. Information: 871-9190.

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