The Port of Bremerton’s Bremerton National Airport is hosting the annual Fly-In and Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. General admission and parking are free. The morning will start with a pancake breakfast from Chapter 406 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) from 7 to 11 a.m. All donations […]
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Co-Working Becoming the New Way to Do Business
Charlie King may be the quintessential co-working space participant. An admitted extrovert who operates his own coaching consultancy in Kitsap County, King joined OfficeXpats on Bainbridge Island four years ago and has never looked back. “Working at home was somewhat isolating, especially in a rural or suburban community like this,” King says. “Co-working is a […]
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Become a Gleaner to Pick Produce for Those in Need (and Yourself)
Kitsap Harvest is a program that organizes volunteers to pick surplus fruits and veggies from farms, yards and gardens across Kitsap County. This activity is called “gleaning.” Kitsap Harvest donates the fresh produce to local organizations that feed people, like food banks, shelters, school summer meal programs and senior residences. Kitsap Harvest needs your help to pick […]
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Cooking with Class
Tom and Tessa Aydelotte of Bainbridge Island know their way around a kitchen. The couple own two restaurants, Doc’s Marina Grill on Bainbridge Island and in Port Townsend, and their livelihood is all about food. So, when their thoughts turned to updating their circa 1925 home, they naturally put food preparation first. And, since part […]
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Ease Kids Back into School with Confidence
There’s nothing like a major milestone in a child’s life to test a parent’s confidence. Big changes like a new school or classroom can be trying for kids and adults alike, but tackling the transition a little at a time can make it easier on everyone. Most parents agree that being confident is important, but […]
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Common Insurance Myths
Editor’s note: A recent study by InsuranceQuotes.com showed that many people have misconceptions about their insurance coverage. For example, most incorrectly believe that comprehensive auto coverage covers car damage from a collision, and many still believe insurance for a red car is higher. WestSound Magazine asked InsuranceQuotes.com analyst Nick DiUlio to discuss some of the […]
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More Than Just a Box — Selecting the Right Cabinetry
Choosing cabinetry for a remodel project or a new construction home is serious business. Really, it is. Cabinetry has the biggest impact on a kitchen remodel both visually and financially (for bathrooms, it is usually the plumbing or tile that comprises the largest percentage of the cost estimate), so it is important to understand design […]
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The Versatile Peaches
In the early ’70s, my husband’s job took us to Yuba City, California, which lies at the confluence of the Yuba and Feather rivers. The region is a lush growing area for almonds, walnuts and peaches. Our next-door neighbor’s mother grew several varieties of peaches on a 6-acre orchard, and as there was a labor […]
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Belize as a Group Kayak Adventure
Close your eyes and imagine water as blue as turquoise. Sand shimmering like diamonds. Sunsets glowing like amber. Jungles glistening like emeralds. No, it’s not a fantasy land of rare gemstones in a mystical story. This is Belize. Beautiful, colorful, friendly Belize on the Caribbean Coast. You can come to Belize for relaxing beaches and […]