Washington State is gifted with almost 45,000 registered and legit not-for-profit organizations. Their missions are wide ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers to do so. For many residents, the nonprofit world can seem like a confusing, amorphous bag […]
People & Places
West Sound has an incredible number of talented artists, interesting people, fascinating places and popular destinations. We love to share their stories with our readers. These articles are only a sample of what we have in West Sound Magazine each issue — subscribe to the print version to see all of what we have to offer!
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Chef Derrick Fricke
Sogno di Vino, “Dream of Wine” in Italian, is a traditional Italian stalwart in Poulsbo that is now being led by a fresh, young team in General Manager Ali Turner and Chef Derrick Fricke. The adventurous Chef Fricke has tightened up the menu and brings a creative new outlook to the kitchen. The restaurant boasts […]
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Supporting Art with Art
This past June, superstar artist Amy Burnett and Gallery Q4 in Bremerton came alongside the local Roxy Bremerton to support the foundation and the way it nurtures culture in Kitsap County. Burnett sponsored a pop-up art show, Escaping Isolation, in Bremerton to fundraise for Roxy Bremerton on June 14 and 15. Michael Goodnow, of Bremerton’s […]
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2024 Conservation Celebration
Great Peninsula Conservancy’s 2024 Conservation Celebration was a night dedicated to honoring achievements in environmental stewardship and community engagement at the scenic Kiana Lodge. The event commenced with a welcome from Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman, emphasizing the importance of protecting the region’s natural landscapes. This sentiment resonated throughout the evening, underscored by Executive Director […]
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Beautiful, Functional Wood Art
Dawn Weaver of Weaver Woodworks began making cutting boards and charcuterie boards by hand following a 25-year career as a graphic designer and art director. Woodworking runs in her family, and she was involved in art while in high school and college. “My grandfather was an amazing woodworker, as is my father,” she explains. “As […]
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Greater Kitsap Chamber Annual Meeting
The Greater Kitsap Chamber and Visitor Center recently celebrated two years as a merged organization at its annual meeting in June. More than 130 members, community and elected officials attended. New and returning board members were sworn in by Kitsap County Commissioner Katie Walters and Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler. The Greater Kitsap Chamber is a […]
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Expressing the Unseen Through Art
Living in the Pacific Northwest has provided an abundance of inspiration for artist Laurie Barmore. From the fuzzy, green, lush moss of our rain-soaked region to the natural debris on local, rugged beaches, it has all had an impact on her creative process. Born in New York and raised in California, Barmore drew cartoons as […]
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‘A People Center’ — The HUB
The HUB sits quietly in Belfair as a place for seniors. But once you step inside, you realize its widespread and bustling impact. The HUB’s executive director, Beth Gizzi, had no idea that she would be in charge of the organization. Her early years in the workforce were at Safeway. “I went to school in […]
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Leadership Kitsap’s Celebration of Leadership
At this year’s event at Kiana Lodge, the spotlight shone brightly on the graduation commencement of 26 newly minted community leaders from the Signature Program, each celebrated for their dedication and vision showcased through five impactful community service projects. The celebration also marked a tribute to outstanding board service with awards presented to Harriette Bryant […]