It has been a while since I have given you an update on what I have to offer on the farm at the moment and in the coming months. The sweet peas are now blooming beautifully and this year, I have grown more than ever. If you live locally and would like to purchase a […]
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Mathis Guild Luncheon
“Bringing the Aloha Spirit to You” was the theme of the 2025 Mathis Guild event. This year’s proceeds benefit St. Michael Medical Center, providing funds to purchase St. Michael’s first water birth tub. Centerpieces were sponsored by Westbay Auto Parts; dessert auction sponsored by Chad and Julie Melton. Flower market sponsored by 1st Federal Bank.
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Armed Forces Day Parade
The Greater Kitsap Chamber hosted the 78th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade in downtown Bremerton, presented by Kitsap Credit Union. The streets of Bremerton were lined with locals and visitors alike who came to enjoy this annual event honoring our local military community. The parade featured nearly 150 entries this year, with 15 high school […]
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2025 North Mason Chamber Award Gala
The gala was held at Alderbrook Resort & Spa. After a sumptuous dinner, installation of 2025-2026 board of trustees and 2025-2026 ex-officio members of the board were recognized. Presentation of annual awards by Stephanie Rowland followed. Music by Michael Anthony Pratt Band. Centerpieces by Dana Kugler, Maddy’s Old Town Flowers.
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Unique Show at Roxy Celebrates Quincy Jones’ Legacy
A new musical tribute is set to ignite the Roxy stage on June 28 with “For the Love of Quincy!” — an electrifying celebration of the legendary career of Quincy Jones. Spearheaded by acclaimed musician and bandleader Bobby Medina, this production brings Jones’ legacy to life through a blend of world-class music, storytelling and immersive […]
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Gardens — An Invitation to Happiness
Perhaps one of the best joys of gardening is when a gardener finds that new struggling little sprout that’s choking under too many weeds and she frees it — and within a day, it’s growing straight, reaching into new summer sun. Little joys like this one are abundant stories coming forth from the gardeners of […]
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Exploring Kitsap’s Sunny Side, One Port at a Time
Before we dive into how we can enjoy everything that Kitsap’s ports have to offer, let’s take a quick step back and ask — what are ports? At a high level, ports are traditionally places where vessels dock and passengers and cargo are loaded and unloaded. Once upon a time, Kitsap was a maritime community […]
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Kitsap Building Association Auction & Gala
Iron & Elegance was the theme of this highly successful KBA event hosted at the Kitsap Golf & Country Club. The event included a reception, silent auction and a sumptuous dinner. A delightful dessert dash offered culinary delights. “Raise the paddle” donated generously to the 501(c)3 Builder Grant Program — aiding aspiring building professionals. The […]
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Trends From the 2025 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show
In February, the Las Vegas Convention Center was the site of Design and Construction Week, a combined trade show of the National Association of Home Builders International Builders Show and the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. The combined shows covered 1.2 million total square feet of indoor and outdoor display […]