WSU Kitsap County Extension will offer its popular Ag Entrepreneurship Course on starting and sustaining a profitable small farm or agricultural enterprise beginning Jan. 28. Community members are invited to sign up for this intensive, hands-on learning opportunity. The course features a full lineup of local guest speakers: bankers, accountants, attorneys and successful farm owners. […]
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The EDGE Improv Celebrates 20th Anniversary Season
Shake off the winter blues with The EDGE Improv on Feb. 7 in the group’s anything-but-routine first-Saturday performance at Bainbridge Performing Arts. The EDGE presents an ingeniously improvised evening of on-the-spot comedy, all from audience suggestions. The troupe’s riotous antics have earned a devoted community of followers, and have inspired rave reviews and commentary from […]
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Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra Showcases New Timpani Instruments
One of my favorite aspects of Bainbridge Island is the sense of community and togetherness, especially with respect to art and culture. For a small town, Bainbridge Island has a remarkable number of musical groups, theater troupes, visual artists and more. At the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra, we have made it a core part of our […]
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2015 Honda CR-V
Model Tested: 2015 Honda C-RV AWD Touring Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 185 horsepower 181 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 26/City—33/Highway—28/Combined Base Price: $32,770 As Tested: $33,600 Performance: Smooth i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with Earth Dreams Direct Injection Efficient CVT transmission Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System Pleasant highway ride Strong 4-wheel disc […]
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2015 Honda Civic Sedan
Model Tested: 2015 Honda Civic EX-L Sedan Engine: 1.8-liter I-4, 143 horsepower 129 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 30/City—39/Highway—33/Combined Base Price: $24,340 As Tested: $25,130 Performance: Smooth 4-cylinder engine with good mix of power and economy Very nice CVT transmission; improved from earlier versions Pleasant highway ride Easy to maneuver […]
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Hearing Problems In the Workplace
There is a lot of evidence out there to remind people to stay active, moving and socializing. Physical fitness immediately comes to mind when thinking of staying active, but staying mentally active is equally as important, if not more so, for long-term health benefits. Researchers who study longevity have shown that keeping connected to your […]
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2015 Volvo S60
Model Tested: 2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 supercharged, 302 horsepower 295 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission front-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 24/City—35/Highway—28/Combined Base Price: $39,000 As Tested: $46,525 Performance: Impressive power from a small displacement engine Lots of torque; good acceleration Smooth auto-stop/auto-start fuel economy function Steering wheel vibrates upon lane departure Parking […]
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Community Education Opportunities
Organic Vegetable Gardening Class: Gardens You Can Eat A hands-on class taught by Master Gardeners to help you create your own organic backyard vegetable garden. This course is open to any community member who wishes to learn about growing food crops organically and will focus on soils, composting, locally appropriate techniques and integrated pest management […]
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New Year Will Bring More of WestSound Magazine to Your Home
It’s hard to believe but WestSound Magazine magazine will be 10 years old in 2015. We’ve been enjoying it so much, we hardly noticed! We’ve evolved and expanded through the years, trying to keep up with the changing trends and our readers’ requests. With a stable team of talented writers, photographers and graphic designers, we […]