Elementary and middle school students have the chance to learn violin, viola, or cello, at Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra’s “Beginner Strings” program that started in September. The program teaches kids in a group setting once a week on Thursdays at Bethany Lutheran Church. Students will learn note reading, rhythmic foundations, how to play alongside one […]
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Get Those Jingle Bells Out of Your Head
Your tinnitus can be treated. And you can live a life with less ringing. One of the most common questions and complaints I get from patients is: “What can I do about the ringing in my ears?” Perhaps you’re experiencing a sensation of ringing in your ears or head. Maybe you, too, heard that there […]
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Peninsula Hands On Art
Nonprofit Spotlight Washington state is gifted with over 30,000 registered nonprofit 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. With federal funding reduced, rescinded or at risk, nonprofits are eager to engage increased […]
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How to Protect Your Children at Any Age in Our Digital World
Keeping a watchful eye on your kids requires an increasing level of tech savvy many parents find intimidating. Not only are your kids vulnerable to bad actors online, but your family’s personal information could be at risk as well. Learn how to protect your children and family in this digital age with these tips. Elementary-Age […]
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Kristyn Long
Originally from Texas, Kristyn Long moved to the Pacific Northwest as an infant. Her love for the area evolved during her childhood growing up in University Place. But it was after years of building a successful career, marriage and family that her pathway to combining her skills and passion as a leadership volunteer with KiDiMu, […]
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A Gardening ‘Gold Mine’ in Poulsbo
For three decades, Sam Rader has been transforming 5 acres of woodland in Poulsbo. By combining the concepts of an arboretum, focusing on trees and a botanic garden and emphasizing education and display, he has created a type of gold mine. A wide variety of plants have been utilized, including many unusual and uncommon species, […]
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Suquamish Tribe Donates $10,000 to Backpacks for Kids Food Program
At a ceremony with Port Orchard Mayor Rob Putaansuu, leaders from the Suquamish Tribe presented Tish VanRavenhorst, founder of the Backpacks for Kids Food Program, with a $10,000 check that will allow the program to deliver more than 1,800 backpacks filled with food to students in the South Kitsap School District. The Backpacks for Kids […]
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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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Kitsap County Inaugural Civics Bee
The South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce made history in April by hosting the inaugural Kitsap County Civics Bee, a competition aimed at engaging local youth in civic education. Thirteen bright minds from middle schools across the county took the stage to showcase their knowledge of government and community issues. Participants faced two rounds of rigorous […]