Nonprofit Spotlight Washington state is gifted with over 30,000 registered nonprofit organizations. Their missions are wide-ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers to do so. With federal funding reduced, rescinded or at risk, nonprofits are eager to engage increased […]
Around West Sound
Find ideas for things to do around West Sound, new places to visit, community events, family activities and other fun things.
Posted inAround West Sound
5 Tips to Help Ensure a Happy and Safe Halloween
Between fun costumes and tasty treats, Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for many children. However, these precautions can be taken — by kids and parents alike — to help ensure an enjoyable, fun-filled time. Pick Proper Costumes Before Halloween, choose a costume that doesn’t pose safety risks. Look for […]
Posted inAround West Sound
South Sound Parent Company Acquires West Sound Magazine
Premier Media Group, parent company of South Sound magazine, recently acquired West Sound magazine, a bimonthly lifestyle publication focused on the people, places, and homes located in the cities of Gig Harbor, Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Port Orchard, and their surrounding areas on the Kitsap Peninsula. West Sound Magazine was founded by Lary and Dee Coppola […]
Posted inAround West Sound
South Sound Parent Company Acquires WestSound Magazine
Premier Media Group, parent company of South Sound magazine, recently acquired WestSound magazine, a bimonthly lifestyle publication focused on the people, places, and homes located in the cities of Gig Harbor, Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Port Orchard, and their surrounding areas on the Kitsap Peninsula. WestSound Magazine was founded by Lary and Dee Coppola in 2005. […]
Posted inAround West Sound
Wild Society
Nonprofit Spotlight Washington state has more than 30,000 registered nonprofit organizations. Their missions are wide ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers. With federal funding reduced, rescinded or at risk, nonprofits are eager to engage increased community support. The […]
Posted inAround West Sound
West Sound Crime Con Brings a Weekend of True Crime Events Aug. 1-3
Get ready for a captivating weekend of true crime. West Sound Crime, in collaboration with the Admiral Theatre, Liberty Bay Books, Bainbridge Performing Arts and the Harbor History Museum, presents its inaugural event series, August 1-3, 2025. The schedule includes: For tickets and details, go to WestSoundCrime.com.
Posted inAround West Sound
Horse Harbor Foundation
Nonprofit Spotlight Washington state is gifted with almost 45,000 registered and legit not-for-profit organizations. Their missions are wide ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers to do so. For many residents, the nonprofit world can seem like a confusing, […]
Posted inAround West Sound
Parades Are a Living Expression of Community
There’s something magical about a parade — standing on the sidewalk in anticipation, flanked by fellow parade-goers in a tangle of low-rise lawn chairs, the scene mirrored across the street. In the distance, you hear the rhythmic tapping of drumlines warming up and short bursts of scales from trumpets and trombones. Crowd chatter builds, carried […]
Posted inAround West Sound
Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu)
Nonprofit Spotlight Washington state is gifted with almost 45,000 registered and legit not-for-profit organizations. Their missions are wide ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers to do so. For many residents, the nonprofit world can seem like a confusing, […]