Leadership Kitsap hosted the 20 Under 40 Awards Program at the Kitsap Conference Center in January, recognizing 20 exceptional business and civic leaders under the age of 40 who are making a great impact in business, philanthropy and their communities. Carli Meurs, executive director, welcomed guests. Keynote speaker was Alex Sowby-Kidder, operations director at North […]
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Love Kitsap Helps Visitors and Locals Experience All Kitsap County Has to Offer
The Kitsap Tourism Coalition, under its brand “Love Kitsap,” is raising the bar for tourism in Kitsap County. With the launch of the county’s first-ever Digital Countywide Exploration Guide, Interactive Maps and curated itineraries, the coalition is demonstrating a commitment to enhancing how visitors experience all that Kitsap County has to offer. As seen on […]
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Treasure Hunter Dinner and Live Auction
Hundreds of community members came out to celebrate and support youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound’s annual Treasure Hunters Dinner & Auction in October. Hosted at Admiral Theatre in Bremerton, the event raised over $175,000 in support of youth from the Bremerton, North Mason and South Kitsap Boys & Girls […]
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Kitsap Farm Tour Draws Thousands
The 2nd Annual Kitsap Farm Tour in August allowed the public to visit 11 farms across Kitsap. The one-day, self-guided tour was a resounding success, drawing in over 2,000 attendees from across the county and beyond. Each site was an opportunity to experience the diverse offerings and activities Kitsap farms offer. Many sites also incorporated […]
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Yacht Rockin’ Bids & Beats
Attendees were welcomed to the 2024 Kitsap Building Association’s annual auction and dinner hosted at Kitsap Golf & Country Club. The exciting evening began with a silent auction, followed by dinner, a live auction then a “desert dash.” Guests dressed appropriate to the theme in yachting and beach vacation attire. The auction benefitted the Affordable […]
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Let the Music Move You at Music Festivals this Summer
In case you haven’t already snagged tickets to Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, Coachella or Montreux this year, there’s still time to find that special venue that will not only add to your quality of life but may in some cases change it forever. Music festivals — annual one-to six-day (or longer) special events — bring in millions […]
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Kitsap Community Foundation
The Kitsap Community Foundation’s mission is to be “a catalyst for the greater good.” Founded in 1993 by local community leaders, the foundation partners with donors and others to invest in local nonprofits “to foster a more vibrant community for the benefit of all.” “We help every nonprofit from the food banks to the arts […]
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Gig Harbor Open Studio Tour Marks 25 Years
The Gig Harbor Open Studio Tour (GHOST) will be celebrating more than 25 years of bringing artists and those who appreciate art together during a weekend celebration on Sept. 16, 17 and 18. This year’s tour features 23 local artists showing their work in 14 studios open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 […]
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Summer Concerts and Outdoor Movies Return to Gig Harbor
A longtime summer tradition, Summer Sounds at Skansie, is back to downtown Gig Harbor while an outdoor movies program has some exciting changes. Summer Sounds at Skansie, Gig Harbor’s beloved summer concert series, takes on the waterfront at Skansie Brothers Park, in the shadow of Mount Rainer. This year, 10 concerts span a variety of […]