CALENDAR

Events

COFFEE TALK: Steve Garfine is hosting a coffee for Connie Lord who is running for State Senate, 23rd District, as a chance for voters to meet her, ask questions and share concerns; Sun., Aug. 24, 3-5 p.m. Info on attending: Arlene Xenos at (425) 864-1572.

HEALTHY KIDS: Washington Apple Health for Kids Bus featuring a medical enrollment drive with information about free or low-cost healthcare for children; Wed., Aug. 27, noon-3 p.m.; Lion’s Field Park, 408 Lebo Boulevard, Bremerton.

TREASURES ABOUND: Driftwood Key Garage Sale Extravaganza featuring antiques, fishing gear, lawn equipment, baby items, bicycles, food, entertainment and more; Labor Day, Mon., Sept. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (no early birds); 37608 Vista Key Drive, Hansville.

BOATING 101: “Introduction To Boating” presented by Agate Pass Sail & Power Squadron starts Wed., Sept. 3, at Martha & Mary, 19160 Front St. NE, Poulsbo; first class starts at 6:30 p.m., but remaining classes are 7-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays for four weeks. Info: www.usps.org/localusps/agatepass/ or Marty Schwartz at apsnps@yahoo.com or (360) 697-5008.

FORE: Frank Ellerbroek of Olympic Northwest Mortgage is hosting the seventh annual YWCA Putt-Putt Tournament benefiting the YWCA ALIVE Shelter; Fri., Sept. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; NW Golf Range, 368 NE Waaga Way, Bremerton; $25 donation for single player, $100 for four players, $50 hole sponsorship. Info or to register: (360) 337-0126.

UNVEILING HISTORY: Dr. Frank Yoshikazu Kitamoto, former internment camp prisoner, will share historical photos and personal stories of Bainbridge Island’s Japanese Americans; Fri., Sept 5 (during First Friday Art Walk), 6:30 p.m.; Kitsap County Historical Society Museum, 280 Fourth St., Bremerton; admission free, but donations appreciated.

Meetings

CHAMBER GATHERING: Silverdale Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership meeting to feature Bill Stewart, executive director of the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance; Wed, Aug. 27, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Silverdale Beach Hotel; $20. Reservations or info: (360) 692-6800 or www.silverdalechamber.com.

NOSTALGIA: The West Sound Military Vehicle Preservation Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Bremerton Airport Diner to discuss fixing and restoration of all military vehicles; vehicle ownership is not a requirement. Info: Mike Denall at (360) 692-9932 or (360) 536-5714.

LYME DISEASE SUPPORT: A support group for people with Lyme disease meets from 3 to 5 p.m. the first Saturday of every month on Bainbridge Island. Contact for meeting location and info: Barb at (206) 842-5491.

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