Bloodworks Northwest is holding a Hawaii giveaway for those who donate blood in February and March. The giveaway’s winner will receive a three-night trip for two to Maui, which includes round-trip airfare from Seattle or Portland and a stay at the Wailea Beach … read more

Digging in dirt — the feel of soil and the aroma of fresh-turned earth — walking a crushed gravel path, brushing against fragrant plants, hearing birdsong or wind chimes — only a garden offers these experiences. When we engage the senses, the garden … read more

Spending time with your babies in the kitchen is life-giving. It’s messy and it can be frustrating, but it’s important to teach them how to cook with love. Let me start out by saying that I am not Italian; this recipe is inspired … read more

Cyclists, check your calendars (and maybe your wool socks), because the Cascade Bicycle Club’s 54th annual Chilly Hilly Bike Ride is rolling out on Feb. 22. The day will kick off with a ferry ride across the Sound to Bainbridge Island, where a … read more

It’s that time of year to reach for winter’s most comforting companions: a glass of full-bodied red wine or a richly layered craft whiskey. But what gives these soul-warming sips their depth, complexity, and velvety texture? The answer lies in the barrel. In … read more

Do you wanna watch the Seahawks take on (and crush) the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship on Jan 25, with a legion of other fans surrounded by giant screens? Or are you hosting a party or attending one, and want some … read more

After a long search, the Vashon Food Bank is relocating from its Sunrise Ridge digs to a property owned by the Vashon United Methodist Church on Vashon Highway Southwest. According to the food bank’s webpage, its current location at Sunrise Ridge, which it … read more

To celebrate the holiday spirit, the Kitsap Regional Library’s Manchester location is screening the Christmas classic “Home Alone” from 2-4:30 p.m. on Dec. 19. Participants inspired by the scrappy creativity shown in the movie are encouraged to build their own “booby traps” with … read more

‘Tis the season for holiday crafts. The Sip in Poulsbo is hosting two more Holiday Wreath Workshops for those interested in creating festive foliage décor. Stop by The Sip, a self-serve taproom, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 6-8 p.m. on … read more