Welcome to a series of articles we will write on unique, innovative and creative park and public space projects in West Puget Sound that contribute to our community in terms of quality of life. We hope to identify the community leadership, the project’s funding, the partnerships that were created in order to build it, the […]
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A Perk of the Merc — A Century of Coming Together
For more than a hundred years, the Keyport Mercantile has stood as the heart and soul of its community. Affectionately known as “the Merc,” the business has ridden out the rise and fall in the fortunes of its hometown alongside the people it serves. From its first years, when Millie the farmer’s wife loaded her […]
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Help Decide the Future of Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park
Planning for the stewardship of Kitsap County’s shoreline block of 535 acres in Port Gamble will be discussed in public workshops that get underway at the end of March. The county’s Parks Department acquired the property, named the Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park, in February 2014 and was awarded a $175,000 grant from the state […]
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Kites Over Kingston a Colorful, Fun Event
Kites over Kingston is a colorful, lighthearted celebration of spring where participants can either bring and fly their own kites or simply watch the sky fill with spiraling color. Come to the Mike Wallace Park on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to participate in this colorful, family- and dog-friendly event, sponsored […]
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Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Shakespeare: Comedy and Tragedy’ with the BPA Shakespeare Society
Shakespeare has long been a source of artistic inspiration. His literary works have inspired visual art, plays, film, dance, music and more. In a concert series on Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19, the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra will collaborate for the first time with The BPA Shakespeare Society and Director Tom Challinor, featuring music […]
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Power Trip Energy and Rice Fergus Miller Architecture Host Power Lunch Kitsap! Series
Rice Fergus Miller Architecture, based in Bremerton, has teamed up with Power Trip Energy of Port Townsend for a free, monthly “brown-bag lunch” lecture series starting this month. The discussions, hosted at the Rice Fergus Miller office in downtown Bremerton, will feature various energy topics presented by expert speakers. The goal is to provide informative […]
Posted inFeatured, Food & Entertainment
Homestyle Food, Quiet Atmosphere
During the last few years, Gig Harbor has grown from a relatively quiet little town to a shopping and dining destination — it’s almost hard to recognize the former sleepy fishing village, even from a decade ago. As the dining scene has exploded with choices — and some restaurants have come and gone — several […]
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BPA Stages ‘Snow Falling on Cedars,’ Hosts Presentation by David Guterson
As an adjunct to BPA’s March presentation of “Snow Falling on Cedars,” Bainbridge Performing Arts will host author David Guterson for a special pre-show presentation on Sunday, March 22 at 1 p.m. Twenty years after the first publication of his book, Guterson will reflect back on the influences, ideals and ambitions that led to the […]
Posted inBlog, The Outdoors
Enjoying the Beach and Nature at Manchester State Park
We have to be grateful for this amazing winter weather we have been experiencing. For many of us, this sunshine makes us want to jump ahead to spring! As the weather continues to get warmer, it will be time for people to head back to our local beaches to explore. I would like to highlight […]