Planning a trip to or around Kitsap County? Love Kitsap recently launched interactive maps to help visitors and local alike to find things to do around the area. This collection of maps are designed to cut through the clutter and help explore the Kitsap Peninsula with ease. Whether you’re interested in breweries, nurseries, dog parks […]
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Harbor Hounds
Community dog festival and fundraiser at Skansie Park in Gig Harbor celebrated 20 years of doing doggone good. Attendees enjoyed vendors, contents, games, food trucks, scavenger hunt, music, prizes and more. Harbor Hounds is a Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday and Midday Charity Foundation event.
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Summer Gratitude Gathering
An evening of connection and community was at the Hood Canal Vista Pavilion for members of the Kitsap Community Foundation — as a token of appreciation for promoting the greater good in our community. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages were served.
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Silverdale Summer Concert Series
The Greater Kitsap Chamber and Visitors Center’s Third Annual Silverdale at Sunset Concert Series was attended by hundreds of people each summer Wednesday night to enjoy some of the area’s finest musical talents. The series kicked off with a vibrant performance by Malo Castro and WEPA, followed by Joel Gibson Jr., Victims of Love, The […]
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Bridging the Gap
Bremerton Foodline’s first-ever Bridging the Gap Breakfast was a tremendous success, raising over $75,000 with donations still rolling in. Attendees enjoyed a delicious meal while learning about Bremerton Foodline’s impact on our community. The funds raised will help provide thousands of meals to families in need.
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The Kitsap Regional Library Foundation
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 […]
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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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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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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 […]