At this year’s event at Kiana Lodge, the spotlight shone brightly on the graduation commencement of 26 newly minted community leaders from the Signature Program, each celebrated for their dedication and vision showcased through five impactful community service projects. The celebration also marked a tribute to outstanding board service with awards presented to Harriette Bryant […]
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2024 Fall Stand Down for Veterans Event
The Kitsap Area Veterans Alliance and Kitsap County Veterans Advisory Board are hosting the 2024 Fall Stand Down for Veterans Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. The event will offer a wide range of activities and resources for veterans, including: Donuts and coffee will be served starting at 10 a.m. […]
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New Book Festival Celebrates Literature and Community
Bainbridge Island will bring together authors, readers and book lovers in October for a two-day event, Bainbridge Book Festival. This inaugural festival — inspired by renowned book festivals nationwide, including those in Portland, Chicago and Savannah — promises to be a vibrant celebration of literature and community. The event will feature readings and panel discussions […]
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Ride the Tide
Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trails designation with the “Ride the Tide” event, Kitsap County Commissioner Christine Rolfes joined over 100 paddlers on a scenic journey from Dyes Inlet at the Silverdale waterfront to Port Orchard Waterfront Park in Sinclair Inlet. The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners proclaimed June 8 […]
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Donations Wanted
There is another side to thrifting, and that is the donating aspect and the should-donate-aspect. I’m not talking about hoarders, but most of us who have a hard time letting go. “I’ll fit in it someday,” “The tags are still on it,” “My neighbor could use it,” “I can sell it online” or “I’m passing […]
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Fall Cleaning and Maintenance Tips for Mason Bee Hotels
The Pacific Northwest is home to the native blue orchard mason bees. Often mistaken for houseflies due to their blue-green, iridescent bodies, these solitary bees are distinct from social bees because each female independently lays her own eggs, finds her own nest and gathers her own food. With 90% of bee species being solitary, these […]
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Olalla Lavender Festival
The new Olalla Lavender Festival, which took place in July, concluded with overwhelming success, drawing more than 1,300 visitors to the picturesque community of Olalla. The festival brought together local artisans, farmers, families and lavender enthusiasts for a memorable celebration of nature’s beauty. The festival spanned seven venues and featured a diverse array of activities, […]
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Three Egg-Inspired Recipes
Dine together, shine together. Weekly sit-down meals with family can reduce stress, boost self-esteem and make everyone feel more connected — all while sharing delicious, healthy and easy-to-prepare food. Give your family the opportunity to refuel and reconnect each week with recipes that bring everyone together. Whether it’s 10 people or two, research shows that […]
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Vino Veritas
Wineries in Central and Western Washington dot the landscape, from Lake Chelan to Pullman to the Oregon border. The highest density of wineries and the most popular tourist destination is Walla Walla. With a winery boom in the 2000s and continued growth through this decade, you can find over 135 wineries in the Walla Walla […]