According to a 2019 Alzheimer’s Association report, an estimated 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. This sad and startling statistic means many of us know someone who has this terrible illness and are all too familiar with the devastating effects of dementia. By spending time with loved ones suffering with this condition, […]
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Wings of Freedom Tour Returns to Bremerton National Airport
The Port of Bremerton will host the Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom tour from Monday, June 17, to Wednesday, June 19. These historic war planes will be returning to the Bremerton National Airport to give visitors the opportunity to explore, learn more about and even fly in World War II aircraft. Wings of Freedom has […]
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Gig Harbor Garden Tour
Gardeners seem to be some of the happiest and nicest people on Earth. There is something euphoric about getting one’s hands in the soil, planting little sprouts and seeds, and watching them become beautiful, living things. As if that weren’t enough to make the happy endorphins emerge, gardening also produces a strange desire in the […]
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The Evolution of Senior Care Includes More, Better Choices
Over the last several years, the design of new skilled nursing, assisted living and memory-care facilities has made a dramatic shift away from the traditional medical model to one highly focused on providing a comfortable home environment. The concept of the nursing home of yesteryear has revolutionized into beautifully designed, residential-style living based on resident-centered […]
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Teach Kids Critical Skills While Saving Thousands on Home Maintenance
A recent report suggests that on average, homeowners spend $2,000 every year on home maintenance, including landscaping, housekeeping and plumbing services. Parents can save money, as well as teach responsibility and financial skills, by hiring their own child to do household tasks. Below are some tips for assigning home maintenance chores to kids and teaching critical skills along […]
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Brasil Comes To You
Sandra Rocha Evanoff first became familiar with the Kitsap County Medical Society when she attended a newcomers’ spring party. Later that year she attended her first KCMS fund raising event. The following year she offered a Brazilian meal prepared in the purchaser’s home. She has been proud to have raised contributions by providing this auction […]
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Capturing the Captivating Human Figure
Among the dozens of paintings that hang in Carla O’Connor’s Olalla studio is a tiny, framed crayon drawing of a purple cow. It’s the very first picture O’Connor ever drew — when she was just 3 years old. Another small, framed drawing of a kitty looking at the moon hangs nearby, done around that same […]
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National Poppy Day marks the 100th anniversary of ‘The Poppy Lady’
One hundred years ago, a selfless, young school teacher with a big heart and unwavering commitment to our nation’s veterans started a national movement that continues today — brightening the lives of those who served our nation. During its 100th anniversary this year, The American Legion Family celebrates a century of service through Moina Michael, […]
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WSU Kitsap County Extension Hosts a Wild Food Exploration and Cooking Demonstration
Have you ever hit the trail instead of the grocery store for your dinner ingredients? With spring in bloom, edible flowers, roots, barks and mushrooms cover the forest floor. In April, WSU Kitsap County Extension, Olympic College and the Keta Legacy Foundation partnered to share this bounty with Kitsap residents through a Wild Food Exploration […]