The Bainbridge Performing Arts lobby will host a sourdough starter making demo and book-signing with Cynthia Lair, author of “Sourdough on the Rise — How to Confidently Make Whole Grain Sourdough Breads at Home,” from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Learn how to make delicious whole grain sourdough breads with recipes designed for […]
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The Little Big Garden
Downsizing a garden to a manageable area does not mean you give up on charm. In fact, small plots are often more creative in utilizing space. The garden of Suzanne O’Clair and David Shelley is one of those places. Though the property may be small, the garden is big on design and inspired elements. Over […]
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Rockin’ Art
Linda McWhirter’s art rocks. Literally. McWhirter paints lovely images — some whimsical, some very detailed and realistic — on small, smooth stones she finds here and there. She’s been doing her little rock paintings since she retired from 20-plus years of teaching — mostly social studies — at Key Peninsula Middle School. Her husband, Larry, […]
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A Place Apart — The Home and Garden of Rick Gudmunson and Judi Cleghorn
In 1975, an almost derelict cottage overlooking Case Inlet sat overgrown with blackberry brambles. The previous owner, who was Judi Cleghorn’s uncle, had died, and when the estate was settled, Cleghorn and her husband, Rick Gudmunson, made arrangements to buy the little house. The young couple had been house-hunting, and as Cleghorn’s parents lived on […]
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The Salmon Are Coming! Come See Them at Kitsap Salmon Tours
It’s that time of year again — time to see Pacific salmon make their way home to the Kitsap streams, where their lives began. Not only does their migration offer a unique opportunity for people to observe this iconic species, but their journey brings essential marine nutrients to our streams. We are fortunate to be […]
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From Backyard Game to International Sport
The fastest-growing sport in America was developed one rainy day on Bainbridge Island when some bored teens were sent outside to play on a badminton court with some paddles and a perforated ball. It was the genesis of pickleball. And since its simple birth as a backyard game, pickleball has evolved into an organized sport […]
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Beware of ‘Free Genetic Testing’ Medicare Scam
Over the past few years, DNA tests have become more popular across the country. However, unscrupulous people are taking advantage of the buzz around these tests to scam Medicare beneficiaries. Scammers target Medicare beneficiaries through telemarketing calls, booths at public events, health fairs and door-to-door visits. They offer “free” genetic testing to help recipients avoid […]
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Bremerton’s Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Memorial Plaza
One of the outstanding public spaces in Kitsap County is right in the heart of downtown Bremerton — the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Memorial Plaza, a wonderful block-long park adjacent to the north end of the shipyard near the ferry terminal. The park features ship artifacts from World War I and World War II. It […]
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Key Peninsula Farm Tour and Fiber Arts Show
Established in 2006, the Key Peninsula Farm Tour is your opportunity to visit local farms for a variety of activities, from local vendor shopping to demonstrations. The oldest farm tour in Pierce County, KP Farm Tour has been extended to two days this year and takes place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 and 6. The […]