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almanac NORT H

K IT SAP

2011

A SUPPLEMENT TO THE

HERALD NORTH KITSAP

The complete guide to living in North Kitsap

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Welcome to the land of ahhs

N

orth Kitsap is world class when it comes to cultural diversity, history, natural beauty and quality of life — from Foulweather Bluff in the north to the mouth of Liberty Bay to the south; from Kingston, the gateway to the peninsula, in the east to Bangor and Hood Canal in the west.

If you make North Kitsap your home, you already know the wonders of this place. If you are considering making North Kitsap your home, you will.

Let the North Kitsap Almanac be your guide to living here.

Within these pages, you’ll find profiles of our communities: Hansville, Indianola, Keyport, Kingston, Port Gamble, Poulsbo, S’Klallam, Suquamish.

Brad Camp / For the Almanac

You’ll find information you need to know: arts and entertainment venues, civic organizations, events and festivals, farmers’ markets, government offices, museums and heritage sites, parks and recreation, schools, and a handy keepsake map.

You’ll also find charts and graphics that tell you a little bit about who we are: Demographics and population, cost of homes, economic data, employment data, and weather.

Mallard ducks take flight at the Port of Poulsbo marina.

The North Kitsap Herald has been the Voice of North Kitsap since 1901. Call (360) 779-4464 or e-mail cdano@northkitsapherald.com for convenient home delivery. You can also keep up-to-date on North Kitsap news and events by visiting NorthKitsapHerald.com.

Enjoy this Almanac. And welcome home.

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“We encourage freedom, independence, activity and purpose.”

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

• Well-designed, private apartment homes with wall-to-wall carpeting • Kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator • Individually controlled heating • Private bathroom with walk-in shower • Utilities Provided • Free Basic Cable • Pets Welcome • Private family dining room

A LZHEIMER’S COMMUNITY

• Respite Care • Day Care • In-Home R.N. Evaluation • 24-Hour Admission, including weekends • Activities Programs, 7 days a week

Call us today for a complimentary tour and lunch!

For More Information Call:

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19360 Viking Avenue N.W. Poulsbo, WA 98370 A Northwest Care Management Community

Brad Camp / For the Almanac

Tatiana French of Kingston High School raised pigs to benefit North Kitsap’s food banks. The food banks and other non-profits are part of the safety net meeting the needs of local residents.

Learn more about those organizations and services in this North Kitsap Almanac.

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What’sInside COMMUNITY PROFILES

Hansville

Poulsbo ...... 8

Keyport ...... 22

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Port Gamble ...... 42

Indianola

Suquamish ...... 25

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Kingston ...... 48

S'Klallam ...... 28

I N F O R M AT I O N Advertisers’ Index Arts & Entertainment Civic Organizations Economic Indicators Farmers’ Markets

62 18-19 46-47 60-61 20

Festivals & Events Golden Opportunities Map Places of Worship Museums

52-55 21 32-33 16 58-59

Parks & Preserves Recreation Schools Quick Reference Weather

56-57 24 35-39 6-7 60

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Administration: Laura Lanum Marketing: Jodi Blackmore, Donna Etchey, Victoria McDonald, Frank Portello Circulation: Christy Dano

19351 8th Ave., Suite 106 P.O. Box 278 Poulsbo, WA 98370 360-779-4464 NorthKitsapHerald.com

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QuickReference In Case Animal/Wildlife Kitsap Animal Control (800) 827-7387 Kitsap Humane Society (360) 692-6977 www.kitsaphumane.org State Department of Fish and Wildlife (360) 902-2200 (800) 477-6224 (emergency only) www.wdfw.wa.gov West Sound Wildlife Shelter (206) 855-9057 www.westsoundwildlife.org

Chambers

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Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce 19351 D 8th Avenue P.O. Box 1063, Poulsbo,WA 98370

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(360) 779-4848 www.poulsbochamber.com Greater Kingston Community Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 78 Kingston,WA 98346 (360) 297-3813 www.kingstonchamber.org

C o u rt s Poulsbo Municipal Court (360) 779-9846

C r i s i s S e r v ic e s Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 562-6025 Sexual Assault 24-hour Hot Line (360) 479-8500

“Friendliest Car store on the Planet!”

Quality Used Cars

Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed Serving Kitsap County for over 20 Years Voted #1 Best Dealership in North Kitsap 3 Years Running

1-866-694-CARS (2277) 360-697-4066 Toll Free Bainbridge Island

Awarded

“AAA Top Shop” Status

206-624-5553 20201 Front Str NE POULSBO, WA

(Located at the head of Liberty Bay)

www.libertybayauto.com

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Suicide Prevention Helpline (800) 843-4793 Washington Poison Center (800) 732-6985

Food Banks Fishline Food Bank, Poulsbo (360) 779-5190 www.nkfishline.org Kingston Food Bank (360) 297-4861 ShareNet Food Bank, Kingston (360) 297-2266 www.sharenetfoodbank.org

Government City Government Poulsbo City Hall 200 NE Moe St., Poulsbo 98370 (360) 779-3901 Mayor Becky Erickson City Council members: Jeff Bauman, Linda Berry-Maraist, ,Jim Henry, Connie Lord, Jeff McGinty, David Musgrove, Ed Stern County Government Kitsap County 619 Division St., Port Orchard 98366 (360) 337-7053 www.kitsapgov.com Kitsap County Commission 614 Division St., Port Orchard (360) 337-7146 District 1:Vacant District 2: Charlotte Garrido cgarrido@co.kitsap.wa.us District 3: Josh Brown jwbrown@co.kitsap.wa.us State Gov. Chris Gregoire (D) P.O. Box 40002 Olympia,WA 98504-0002 (360) 902-4111 www.governor.wa.gov

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Sen. Phil Rockefeller (D) 218 John A. Cherberg Building P.O. Box 40423 Olympia,WA 98504-0423 (360) 786-7644 rockefeller.phil@leg.wa.gov Rep. Christine Rolfes (D) 341 John L. O’Brien Building P.O. Box 40600 Olympia,WA 98504-0600 (360) 786-7842 rolfes.Christine@leg.wa.gov Rep. Sherry Appleton (D) 424 John L. O’Brien Building P.O. Box 40600 Olympia,WA 98504-0600 (360) 786-7934 appleton.sherry@leg.wa.gov Federal Sen. Maria Cantwell (D) (206) 220-6400 (Seattle) www.cantwell.senate.gov Sen. Patty Murray (D) (206) 553-5545 (Seattle) www.murray.senate.gov Rep. Jay Inslee (D-1st District) 17791 Fjord Drive, N.E. Door 112 Poulsbo 98370 (360) 598-2342 (800) 422-5521 jay.inslee@mail.house.gov www.house.gov/inslee/ Tribal Government Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe 31912 Little Boston Road NE, Kingston,WA 98346 (360) 297-2646 www.pgst.nsn.us Council members: Jeromy Sullivan, chairman.

Kelly Baze, Kari DeCoteau, Francine Swift, Chad Sullivan, Chris Tom. Suquamish Tribe P.O. Box 498 Suquamish WA 98392 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbo,WA 98370 (360) 598-3311 www.suquamish.nsn.us Council members: Leonard Forsman, chairman. Irene Carper, Chuck Deam, Angel Hill, Nigel Lawrence, Bardow Lewis, Jay Mills.

Libraries Kitsap Regional Library (www.krl.org) Kingston branch 11212 Highway 104 (360) 297-3330

Little Boston branch 31912 Little Boston Road NE (360) 297-2670 Poulsbo branch 700 NE Lincoln Road (360) 779-2915

Medical Care North Kitsap Family Practice and Urgent Care 20730 Bond Road, Poulsbo (360) 779-9727 Harrison Medical Center (800) 281-4024 HIV-AIDS Information (800) 874-AIDS Hospice of Kitsap County (360) 415-6911 www.hospiceofkitsapcounty.org Kitsap County Health District (360) 377-5235 www.kitsapcountyhealth.com Peninsula Community Health Services (360) 779-1963 (Poulsbo) www.pchsweb.org

Parks

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R e c r e at i o n

Kitsap County Parks and Recreation (360) 337-5350 (main office) Poulsbo Parks and Recreation (360) 779-9898 Village Green Metropolitan Park District Kingston (360) 779-9898 E-mail comments@myvillagegreen.org www.myvillagegreen.org

P o rt s Port of Kingston 25864 Washington Blvd.

P.O. Box 559 Kingston,WA 98346 (360) 297-3545 www.portofkingston.org Port of Poulsbo P.O. Box 732 Poulsbo,WA 98370 (360) 779-9905 Community Pool 1881 NE Hostmark St. (360) 598-1070

Public Safety Poulsbo Police Department (360) 779-3113 (non-emergency) Kitsap County Sheriff (360) 337-7101 (non-emergency) Sheriff’s Office (Kingston) (360) 297-3575 (non-emergency) State Patrol (360) 779-9111 North Kitsap Fire & Rescue (360) 297-3619 (non-emergency) Poulsbo Fire Department (360) 779-3997 (non-emergency) U.S. Coast Guard (206) 217-6000 (Seattle) Burn Ban Information (360) 297-4888 Power Outages Call 211 Shellfish Water Quality Hotline (800) 223-9355

T r a n s p o rtat i o n Hood Canal Bridge status (800) 419-9085 Road conditions (800) 695-ROAD Kitsap Transit www.kitsaptransit.org (800) 422-2877 Bus service, carpool, RideShare (800) 501-7433 Washington State Ferries (206) 464-6400 www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

Utilities Bainbridge Disposal (solid waste) (206) 842-4882 Brem-Air Disposal (solid waste) (800) 592-9995 City of Poulsbo (sewer, water) (360) 779-4078 Kitsap Public Utilities District 1431 Finn Hill Road, Poulsbo (360) 779-7656 (800) 739-6766 Puget Sound Energy www.pse.com (888) 225-5773

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POULSBO

Brad Camp / For the Almanac

Poulsbo’s new City Hall cost $16.9 million. It is located at 200 NE Moe St., in downtown Poulsbo.

City Hall is ‘a demonstration of the love of the people for their town’

W

hen Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson took the helm of the city at the start of 2010, she had a checklist of tasks topped by the largest capital project the municipality had ever undertaken.

Little more than a stack of steel beams in the heart of downtown at the time, Poulsbo’s new City Hall slowly took shape. By the end of the year, citizens of Little Norway got their first look at

their new government campus, and took in their new city skyline, now marked by a building meant to serve them for decades.

“This building is a demonstration of the love of the people for their town,” Erickson said.

It was a project many years in coming, inciting debate at nearly every major planning decision: location, cost, size.

Lemolo resident Cindi Nevins said the

high-tech, three-story building — with Spanish wood in its council chambers, a three-story atrium and the city’s first parking garage — will be a testament to the forethought of city leaders despite its sizable price tag.

“It might encourage people to come down and participate,” she said. “It is a burden, but I think over the long term it will turn out that they were pretty visionary.”

Poulsbo is one of only four incorporated cities in Kitsap County. The City Council meets the first, second and third Wednesday of each month in City Hall, at 200 NE Moe St.

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City Hall joins a downtown corridor known for Scandinavian flair and smalltown celebration. Where a bustling fishing village once sat is a series of locally owned shops and restaurants of various worldly flavors. Tourists and locals alike are drawn to Front Street, which sits beneath the chiming bells of Poulsbo’s First Lutheran Church.

Nearby is Liberty Bay and the Port of Poulsbo, the Liberty Bay Marina and the Poulsbo Yacht Club. Boaters from all over Puget Sound visit Poulsbo to enjoy the picturesque downtown, outdoor activities, wildlife and views of the Olympic Mountains.

The port is where Poulsbo settlement began, where town founders Jorgen Eliason and Ivar Moe tended crops in the late 1880s. In the 1900s, fishing boats filled with Alaskan cod and salmon came through Poulsbo, where fish and oyster processing plants had been built.

Kayakers and sailors are now common

Tad Sooter / Staff photo

Vikings carry torches on the Poulsbo waterfront during the December Jule Fest celebration. sights on the waters just off Poulsbo’s shore.

The Poulsbo Marine Science Center promotes “lifelong learning and appre-

ciation for the marine environment and underwater technology” by providing conservation and learning opportunities.

The center is staffed by trained volunteers. Visitors of all ages will learn more

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Shop Downtown Poulsbo For Kids and New Moms!

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The Nordic Maid

18827 Front Street Downtow Poulsbo

You need it, We got it!

Kitchen Karousel

Scandinavian Specialties & Fine European Gifts

Scandinavian-themed Art Music • Books • Sweaters Jewelry • Linens• Trolls and More

• Speciality baking items • Hard to find kitchen gadgets • Cedar & Alder roasting planks • Gourmet foods & cookie cutters • Krumkake irons & Lefse grills

Open Daily • Front Street www.kitchenkarousel.com 360-697-4006 • 1-877-449-9590

www.nordicmaid.com • Front Street 360-779-9863 • 877-355-5791

The Best Ingredients Everytime!

• Dine In • Carry Out • Delivery

(360) 697-3400 19168-D Jensen Way

Downtown Poulsbo

Poulsbo

Book Stop Rare, used & out of print OPEN DAILY

18954 Front Street Poulsbo 360-779-9773

Exclusively available here

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Feel The Velkommen Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Full Bar • European Fare Drafts • Deck Dining • Live Music • Family Friendly 18928 Front St, Downtown Poulsbo www.tizleys.com • (360) 394-0080

Quality handcrafted gifts with a touch of country (360) 697-6699 18937 Front Street NE • Downtown Poulsbo

LIBERTY

“AN EXHILARATING SHOP FOR INTOXICATING PEOPLE” OVER 500 FINE BEERS

18928 Front St • Downtown Poulsbo www.europabottleshop.com 360.394.0082

BAY BOOKS

Indie Bound Is... Community

We play a role in our neighborhood because we support other local businesses and understand the importance of reinvesting the money back into our community.

ebooks available here

360.779.5909 - 18881-D Front St.

www.libertybaybooks.com

Voted Best Breakfast 2008, 2009, 2010 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Full Bar

Sheila’s Port Side Restaurant & Bar

18779 Front St • Downtown Poulsbo on the dock (360) 779-2997 • www.sheilasportside.com

Antiques & Collectibles • 25 + Vendors • Jim Shore Disney Collectables

Since 1994

18911 Front St • Downtown Poulsbo • (360) 697-1902

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EAT • STAY • PLAY

Art. Beauty. Creativity.

European, Scandanavian & Dutch Specialty Foods

• Original Paintings & Giclée Art • Wildlife Wood Carvings & Sculptures • Ceramic, Glass & Egyptian Art • Photographic Art

Refridgerated Foods

Ascend Art Gallery 18801 Front St. Suite 109, Poulsbo

(360) 930-0129 AscendArtGalleryLLC.com

“American Cuisine“ Photo Print ©Stephen Oachs

Groceries

Canned Seafood

Candy & Licorice, Shrine

Serving Poulsbo, Boaters, and the World 18882 Front St • Downtown Poulsbo (360) 779-8430 www.marinamarket.com

new, gently used, vintage clothing & accessories

MAPLE GROVE

Voted Best Gift Shop in North Kitsap 2008, 2009, 2010

(360) 598-9940

Front Street • Open 7 Days 360.779.6265

C O T T A G E 18800 Front Street • Downtown Poulsbo

Gifts of Promise Local art that makes you smile

hand painted ceramics • fused glass • jewelry

(360) 860-0082

18850 A Front Street • Downtown

Special Events • Weddings • Conferences

Events

Memberships OPEN to the Public Rooms for rent to suit any event Est. 1916

• Bingo: 6pm Every Wed. • Kaffe Stua 11am Every Wed. • Pancake Breakfast 9am first Sun. Every month

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12 Step Books, Tapes, Gifts & Medallions Inspirational Gifts for all occasions 360.598.5800 19010 Front St, Suite 100 (across from Sons of Norway) www.giftsofpromise.com • visit us on

Poulsbo Woodfired Pizza Delivery Available

Dine in or carry out • Fresh slices all day • Beer & wine 100% Woodfired Pizza • Locally Owned & Operated

18937 Front St • Poulsbo• (360) 598-4016

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about the diverse range of life in Puget Sound from experiencing the touch tanks, viewing the many live animal saltwater displays, and enjoying movies in the small theater donated by local underwater videographers.

Several new restaurants in Poulsbo have added to Poulsbo’s diverse dining options, as has the Poulsbo Farmers’ Market, which operates in Poulsbo Village from May to October, providing for local shoppers and restaurateurs of the community.

The College Marketplace near State Route 305 continues to expand, with a newly opened Big 5 Sporting Goods and a Marine View Beverage warehouse, a medical center and a Jack-in-the-box expected to open during 2011. Nearby, Olympic College offers a wide variety of classes for both degree programs and career enrichment.

Poulsbo’s many civic groups work together to boost the quality of life for residents. Volunteers work alongside the city’s Parks and Recreation Department to maintain the city’s green spaces. Civic groups and volunteers helped develop Fish Park, at the head of Liberty Bay. This 20-acre wetland has an arboretum, bird and wildlife viewing, boardwalk, hiking trails, interpretive signage, pedestrian bridges, sitting areas, viewing platforms, and winding paths.

A boardwalk winds between Waterfront Park and American Legion Park, both of which overlook the bay. Waterfront Park’s Kvelstad Pavilion is the site of many community events. Vikings assemble in Little Norway during Viking Fest, a celebration in May that brings together historic culture and a colorful modern-day carnival. The Third of July and Poulsbo Yacht Rendezvous are beloved summer and fall activities, and Julefest brings the community together in song and dance during the Christmas holiday.

All told, Poulsbo has 14 parks totaling 92.5 acres of public space.

Brad Camp / For the Almanac

Bryanna “Big Cat’ Barry, 8, get a little help from grandfather Mike Barry before a soap box race in Poulsbo.

Our Family is Committed to Yours Visit today to learn about the many benefits of living at Montclair Park We offer a wide range of services from independent living, assisted living and memory care. Whether you are looking for a new place to call home without the hassles of daily living or you have a loved one who requires a little extra care such as dressing, bathing and medication management, Montclair Park Senior Living is committed to helping you and your family find the right fit.

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Viking Village Variety Mall Peninsula Paint

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An All Natural Non-Toxic Healthy Hair Experience

Your Locally Owned Premium Paint Store SAVE $5 OFF

Salon Organics

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Per Gallon All Ben Moore Paints & Stains with coupon

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NKPlaces of Worship Alive Covenant Church 18563 11th Ave. NE, Poulsbo (360) 697-4321 www.kitsapalive.com Bayside Community Church 25992 Barber Cut Off Road, Kingston (360) 297-2000 www.baysidecommunitychurch.org Bible Baptist Church 2490 NE Jacobson Road, Poulsbo (360) 779-5665 Breidablik Baptist Church 239 Lofall Road, Poulsbo (360) 779-6844 Calvary Chapel of Poulsbo 23300 Stottlemeyer Road, Poulsbo (360) 697-3795 www.calvarypoulsbo.org Christ Memorial Church 8th & Hostmark, Poulsbo (360) 779-5515 www.christmemorial.net Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2138 NE Mesford St., Poulsbo (360) 779-5263 Eglon Community Church 33690 Eglon Road NE, Eglon (360) 638-2020 Faith Episcopal Church 23096 West First St. NE in the VFW, Kingston.

(360) 271-4987 www.faith-episcopal.org

POULSBO FIRST LUTHERAN

Come and Worship with us!

8:00am & 11:00am Traditional Worship 9:00am “Celebrate the Walk” Contemporary Worship

10:00am Education Hour* * No Education Hour June-Aug

779-2622

www.pflc.org

Childcare 5 and under provided 18920 4th Ave. NE, Poulsbo

Faith Lutheran Church 26736 Miller Bay Road NE, Kingston (360) 297-2736

North Peninsula Unity Center 26011 Ohio Ave., Kingston (360) 297-5100

First Lutheran Church and Christian Center 18920 4th Ave. NE, Poulsbo (360) 779-2622 Christian Center (360) 697-2720

North Point Church 1779 NE Hostmark, Poulsbo (360) 779-0800

The Gathering Church 28096 Hansville Road NE, Kingston (360) 297-4702 Hansville Community Church 7543 Twin Spits Road, Hansville (360) 638-2335 Indianola Living Hope Church 20789 NE Division, Indianola (360) 297-2340 Jehovah’s Witnesses 4861 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo (360) 779-9410 Keyport Bible Church 15270 Washington Ave., Keyport (360) 779-4235 Kingston Christian Church 11255 NE East 2nd, Kingston (360) 297-2551 Liberty Harbor Foursquare Church Breidablik Elementary, Poulsbo (360) 779-9552 Liberty Bay Presbyterian Church Highway 305 and Harrison, Poulsbo (360) 779-7545 New Covenant Fellowship St. Paul’s Church 31899 Highway 104, Port Gamble Email: bobnadele@yahoo.com North Kitsap Baptist Church 20516 Little Valley Road NE, Poulsbo (360) 779-4689 North Kitsap Family Church P.O. Box 2050, Poulsbo (360) 697-6503

Orthodox Christian Mission P.O. Box 2143, Poulsbo (360) 598-5500 Poulsbo Church of the Nazarene 22097 Viking Way NW, Poulsbo (360) 779-7759 Poulsbo Community Church Regal Cinemas 10 750 Edvard St., Poulsbo (360) 598-5377 Redeemer United Methodist Church 9900 NE Shorty Campbell Road, Kingston (360) 297-4847 St. Charles Anglican Parish 20295 Little Valley Road, Poulsbo (360) 779-3524 St. Olaf’s Catholic Church 18943 Caldart Ave., Poulsbo (360) 779-4291 St. Peter Catholic Mission 7076 NE South St., Suquamish (360) 779-4291 Scandia Bible Church 16748 Scandia Road NW, Poulsbo (360) 697-1113 Seventh Day Adventist Church 1700 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo (360) 779-4746 S’Klallam Worship Center 32274 Little Boston Road NE, Little Boston (360) 297-5505 Suquamish Community Congregational United Church of Christ 18732 Division Ave. NE, Suquamish (360) 598-4434 Vinland Lutheran Church 2750 Finn Hill Road, Poulsbo (360) 779-3428

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Firehouse is located in Kingston.

Ascend Art Gallery: 18891 Front St. Suite 109, Poulsbo, (360) 930-0129, www. ascendartgalleryllc.com. Ascend Art Gallery offers unique works of Egyptian art, abstract art, glass art and wildlife art.

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Front Street Gallery: 18881- A Front St., Poulsbo, (360) 598-6133, www. frontstreetgallerypoulsbo.com.

Potlatch Gallery: 18830 Front St., Poulsbo, (360) 779-3377, www.potlatchgallery. com. Potlatch Gallery specializes in works identifying with the Northwest, from clay work to jewelry to wall art and more.

Verksted Gallery: 18937 Front St., Poulsbo, (360) 697-4470, www.verkstedgallery. com. Poulsbo’s major artists’ cooperative, The Verksted features local works from photography to pottery, stained glass to glass jewelry. Open seven days a week.

setting overlooking Agate Pass. Amenities include Angeline Spa, Beach Rock Sport Lounge, Cedar Steakhouse. Live entertainment, outdoor summer concert series.

Casinos Clearwater Casino Hotel Resort: 15347 Suquamish Way NE off Highway 305, Suquamish. (360) 598-8700, www. clearwatercasino.com. Owned by the Suquamish Tribe’s Port Madison Enterprises.

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Literary Book Stop: 18954 Front St., Poulsbo, (360) 779-9773. A large and constantly changing selection of used children’s, Northwest, gardening, literature, art and history books.

Dauntless Books: 32220 Rainier Ave. NE, Port Gamble, (360) 297-4043, www. dauntlessbooks.com. An independent bookstore in Port Gamble that has new, rare and used books, also presents author events and local art in its Hallway Gallery.

Kitsap Regional Library: Branches in Poulsbo at 700 NE Lincoln Road, (360) 7792915; in Kingston in the Kingston Community Center, 11212 Highway 104, (360) 297-3330; in Little Boston at 31912 Little Boston Road, (360) 297-2670. Visit www.krl.org for library catalogue and schedule of events.

Liberty Bay Books: 18881 Front St., Suite D, Poulsbo, (360) 779-5909, www. libertybaybooks.com. Poulsbo’s local, independent bookstore, featuring an array of books both mainstream and underground.

The store also hosts events for the community and periodic reading and writing groups.

Mr. B’s Bookery: 10978 State Highway 104, Kingston (in the Thriftway Shopping Center next to the Kingston Post Office), (360) 2977380.

Theater (Live) Jewel Box Theatre: 225 Iverson St., Poulsbo, (360) 779-9688, www. jewelboxpoulsbo.org. Poulsbo’s Jewel Box Theatre puts on about six unique and intimate major productions throughout the year, in addition to children’s shows, improv and a speaking series.

Kingston Repertory Theater: Performing in Kingston. (360) 297-4751. Producing three shows a year, children’s workshops and a summertime production.

Kitsap Children’s Musical Theatre: Hosts shows periodically at the North Kitsap High Auditorium, 2003 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo, www.kcmt.org. The KCMT gives youth a creative outlet in a learning environment where they act and co-direct plays, performing one show a year at the North Kitsap Auditorium.

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Jewel Box Theatre, 225 Iverson St., Poulsbo, (360) 697-3183, www.jewelboxpoulsbo.org, www.myspace.com/improvrox or www. jewelboxpoulsbo.org. Poulsbo’s young improv troupe hosts benefit shows and a regular slate of shows at the Jewel Box.

Movie Theaters Firehouse Theater: 11171 NE State Highway 104, Kingston, (360) 297-4849.

A small-town theater with all the modern amenities.

Regal Cinema: 750 NW Edvard St., Poulsbo, (360) 697-5642, (800) 326-3264, ext. 418, www.regalcinema.com. Ten screens show the latest blockbuster films.

Spoken Word Armchair Poetry: At the Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse, 19003 Front St., Poulsbo, (360) 779-9199, poulsbohemian.com. Mostly local poets read their works in a cozy, low-key atmosphere.

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Kingston Farmers Market May-October The Kingston Farmers Market, at Mike Wallace Memorial Park at the Port of Kingston, is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays from May 17 to Oct. 15. Homegrown and homemade goods from local artisans, crafters and organic farmers.

The market also has weekly entertainment from local and regional musical acts.

Some of the locally grown and produced items include eggs, herbs, honey, plants and freshpicked flowers. The market draws artisans from all over Kitsap County and the Olympic Peninsula and unique gifts are easy to come by. Enjoy some fresh-baked goods and coffee, or grab a plate of some great food and head over to the picnic tables and dine in a festive atmosphere. Washington State University Master Gardeners are on hand to give gardening tips. Junior vendors can also set up a table and sell their homemade goods. WIC and SFMNP checks are welcome. Visit www. kingstonfarmersmarket.com

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Farmer Jared Hankins helps Tanya Johnson with a purchase at the Suquamish Farmers Market.

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Poulsbo Farmers Market April-October The Poulsbo Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturdays, April 10 to Oct. 23, at the Poulsbo Village Medical and Dental Center, corner of 7th Avenue and Iverson Street in Poulsbo.

Local products include organic produce, cheeses, honey, seafood and wines. The market features live music from a variety of bands and performers each week.

Special events include chef demos, a Nutrition and Wellness Fair, Children’s Day, Touch-ATractor and Tomato Taste-Off. The season wraps up with a Pumpkin Party on closing day. Call (360) 779-6720 or visit www. poulsbofarmersmarket.org.

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April-October The Suquamish Farmers Market is 3-7 p.m.

Wednesdays, April through October in a field across from the Shell Gas Station on Suquamish Way. This fast-growing market offers crafts, fresh produce and live music and is a favorite stop of neighbors and commuters alike. The market more than doubled its sales between 2009 and 2010. Visit www. suquamishfarmersmarket.org.

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NKGolden Opportunities Chuckwagon, Kingston Community Center, 11212 State Highway 104, Kingston; Hostmark Apartments, 703 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo; North Kitsap Senior Center, 18972 Front St. NE, Poulsbo. Community UCC Church, 18372 Division Ave., Suquamish; Well-balanced meals, conversation and cards, 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost: $3. Reservations: (360) 3778511 or (888) 877-8511.

Kingston Super Seniors, Kingston Community Center, 11212 State Highway 104, Kingston. Super Seniors meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Bridge and pinochle Mondays at 1 p.m. Foot-care clinic the first Wednesday of each month.

Little Norway Grandmother’s Club Meets at 11 a.m. the third Tuesday of every month in First Lutheran Church, 18920 4th Ave. NE, Poulsbo. New members welcome.

Information: (360) 779-4064.

Poulsbo Senior Center, North Kitsap Senior Center Lounge, 18972 Front St., Poulsbo.

(360) 779-5702.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, depending on volunteer staff availability. All seniors are welcome to visit for coffee, cookies and conversation. Weekly activities include: • Mondays: Senior nutrition meal (Chuckwagon), noon. Reservations required; donations requested.

• Tuesdays: Pinochle Club meets at 1 p.m.; when the Senior Center Board of Directors meets, the club meets on Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

The Board of Directors meets the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.

The center hosts a noon potluck lunch for members and guests, followed by entertainment and membership meeting, the second Tuesday of each month.

• Wednesdays: Senior nutrition meal (Chuckwagon), noon. Reservations required; donations requested.

• Fridays: Senior nutrition meal (Chuckwagon), noon. Reservations required; donations requested.

Bingo, 1 p.m. every Friday, members only.

RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) This federally funded program connects those 55 and older with volunteer opportunities.

Call (800) 424-8867 or visit www.getinvolved.gov.

Senior Companion The Senior Companion Program of Kitsap is looking for seniors who are willing to spend 20 hours weekly being a special friend to others.

Call Lutheran Social Services, (360) 377-5511.

Senior Volunteers The Poulsbo Police Department Senior Volunteers meet at 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month in the Poulsbo Fire Department training room.

Call (360) 697-8251.

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KEYPORT

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Keyport, near the entrance of Liberty Bay, bustles with Fourth of July boat traffic.

Tour an official Navy museum, eat an authentic Caribbean meal in town

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nown best for its Naval Undersea Museum and close proximity to Sub Base Bangor, Keyport can please more than the military buff.

The town had fewer than 500 residents according to the 2000 census. But the town has a wide dining and entertainment diversity that belies its small-town feel.

Where else in Washington state, or perhaps the United States, can you tour

a submarine in the morning and enjoy a lunch of curried goat in the afternoon?

Shoppe sells freshly made sandwiches in a setting that will bring visitors back to the early 1900s, when the store was first established as a grocery. The store, surrounded by the town’s Central Park, offers locally grown produce as well.

Three restaurants — Island Jamz, Keyport Merchant & Deli, and Whiskey Creek Steak House — each offer their own unique culinary options.

The Whiskey Creek Steak House was originally Keyport’s first mercantile, established in 1927. It is now a venue for surf and turf, and live Dixieland and jazz.

Island Jamz, whose owners hail from Trinidad, offers Caribbean steel drum music and equally authentic Caribbean cuisine, such as crab cakes, jerk chicken, and curried goat.

Keyport’s main attraction is the Naval Undersea Museum, one of 14 official U.S. Navy museums in the United States. Significant artifacts on display include major U.S. torpedoes, a Confederate mine from the Civil War, torpedo tubes from the

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ballistic missile submarine USS Tecumseh (SSBN 628), and a simulation of the control room from the fast attack submarine USS Greenling (SSN 614). The exhibits offer numerous audio, video and hands-on activities to enhance the visitor’s enjoyment and understanding.

Keyport celebrates its heritage as “Torpedo Town USA” each year with a community festival. The event features music from North Kitsap High School marching band as well as bluegrass and jazz bands from the region.

Other community celebrations: A Fourth of July pancake breakfast and parade, presented by the Keyport Community Club; and a Christmas progressive dinner.

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NKRecreation If you enjoy an active lifestyle, North Kitsap is your paradise. Mild winters and warm, beautiful summers are conducive to indoor and outdoor activities.

Cycling Perpetual Cycle 9320 NE West Kingston Road, Kingston (360) 626-8934 www.perpetual-cycle.com Parts and accessories, repair classes, proper fitting of bike to rider.

Golf Kitsap Country Greens Driving Range 8400 NE West Kingston Road, Kingston (360) 297-4653 Offers a golf driving range and lessons.

White Horse Golf Course 22795 Three Lions Place NE, Kingston (off South Kingston Road) (360) 297-4468 www.whitehorsegolf.com 18 holes on a challenging course designed

by Cynthia Dye McGarey. There’s also an 11-acre practice facility, including a doubleended driving range and putting green.

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www.zerogravityathletics.net Gymnastics, cheer and dance classes, from beginners to advanced, are offered for boys and girls. The Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Department also offers many classes.

Indoor Sports The Zone Sportsplex 21291 Urdahl Road NW, Poulsbo (360) 697-9663 www.zonessportsplex.com

League sports North Kitsap Babe Ruth & North Kitsap Little League Snider Park, 22898 Viking Way NW, Poulsbo League play from T-ball to Babe Ruth, and girls softball league.

For Babe Ruth information, call (360) 6971777 or visit www.nkbaberuth.org.

For Little League information, call (360) 6972391 or visit www.nkll.com.

North Kitsap Lacrosse Brian O’Connor, secretary (206) 409-1172 www.nklax.org Competitive league for middle school and high school teams.

North Kitsap Pee Wees (360) 340-4914 www.nkpeewees.com North Kitsap Pee Wees is a non-profit organization that offers basketball, cheerleading and football. Ages for participation vary from 5-13, depending on the sport.

North Kitsap Soccer Club www.nkitsap.bonzidev.com The North Kitsap Soccer Club is part of a network that includes more than 1,300 soccer players throughout the state. For children ages 5-18. The club hosts the Viking Cup Invitational every Memorial Day weekend.

Running Poulsbo Running 19980 10th Ave. NE, Poulsbo (360) 779-8757 www.poulsborunning.com Running group meets year-round every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Call for more details.

Sailing Poulsbo Parks and Recreation (360) 779-9898 www.cityofpoulsbo.com/parks The Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Department offers beginning sailing courses during the summer at the Port of Poulsbo and Port of Kingston marinas. For all ages.

Swimming North Kitsap Community Pool 1881 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo (360) 598-1070 Open to the public for lap swims. The times for lap swims vary each day. Lessons are available for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

Other programs include: • Aquacize, combines aerobic and musclebuilding exercises in the shallow end of the pool.

• Kitsap Water Blossoms, synchronized swimmers from basic to advanced level.

Participants can also choose to compete in their respective age groups. The season is from September to June.

• The Poulsbo Piranhas, a competitive swim team. Coaches welcome swimmers 6 and older who are at least Level 4 swimmers. To join, attend a swim practice at 6:30 p.m. on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday, or visit www. poulsbopiranhas.com.

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SUQUAMISH

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The culture and history of the Suquamish and other Native peoples are celebrated at the Chief Seattle Days pow wow in August.

This indigenous nation is building bridges, and building for the future

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edar carvings installed in 2010 help tell the story of some Suquamish historical figures — and of continuing efforts to build bridges between the Native and non-Native communities.

In August, non-Native community members joined the Suquamish Tribe in installing an art installation dedicated to Princess Angeline, daughter of Chief Seattle.

Three carved cedar panels depict the famous, yet mysterious Suquamish

figure in three phases of her life. One shows Angeline gathering shellfish on the beach as a young woman. Another shows her tending to a child. In the third, Angeline is departing her earthly life in a canoe.

The carvings — installed on Angeline Avenue, above downtown — honored Angeline's Suquamish roots. They also represented increasing cooperation between tribal and non-tribal residents of the area, which includes reservation land and private property.

“The Native and non-Native community tends to live parallel lives,” said Beth Soukup, a Suquamish Garden Club member who helped organize the installation. “This was a chance to help change that.”

The Angeline carvings were unveiled in August during the 100th celebration of Chief Seattle Days, Suquamish's traditional August festival.

In October, a set of carvings were dedicated as part of a new Suquamish Veterans Memorial. The memorial is guarded by two massive cedar house posts. One is the carved representation of Chief Kitsap, a Suquamish military leader and namesake of Kitsap County.

26 • 2011 NORTH KITSAP ALMANAC The other is the carved representation of Chief Sealth, or Seattle, a peaceful leader and namesake of the city that can be seen on clear days across Puget Sound.

Behind the house posts, two marble canoes bear the names of more than 200 veterans from the Suquamish area.

“It’s beautiful, really,” said Rich Demain, Suquamish Warriors member and U.S. Army veteran who served in Korea. “I’m really excited about what it represents. It represents our people, but not just our people.”

These were only the most recent additions in a steady line of improvements in Suquamish.

In March 2009, the Suquamish Tribe celebrated the opening of the House of Awakened Culture, a gathering hall with architecture reminiscent of Old Man House, believed to have been the largest big house, or longhouse, in what is now Washington state. Lying at the center of the Suquamish village on Agate Pass, Old Man House was the home of Chief Sealth and Chief Kitsap.

The hall is part of a series of revitalization projects in Suquamish that include a new pier, an early learning center on Totten Road, a refurbishment of Chief Seattle’s gravesite and soon, a new museum.

The new Museum and Arts Center is still in the planning phase and likely will not open until sometime in 2011.

The center will be a 9,000-squarefoot building located across from the Tribal Center. It will include modern, sophisticated climate control systems and ample space to preserve fragile materials. The center will also include an auditorium, an archive and research room, gift shop and a public meeting room.

The current museum is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday between Oct. 1 and April 30, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week between May 1 and Sept. 30. It is located at 15838 Sandy Hook Road off State Route 305.

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The Suquamish Tribal Government’s offices are on Suquamish Way. The Tribal Council meets on alternate Mondays; meetings are open to tribal members.

A farmers market is held Wednesdays, April through October, 3-7 p.m. in a field across the street from the government center.

Chief Seattle Days is held on the first weekend of August. The celebration includes a pow wow, canoe races, drumming and commemorations at Chief Seattle's grave. Suquamish is also a regular stop for the Canoe Journey, a gathering of First Nations from Canada and the Pacific Northwest. During the journey, canoe families visit indigenous territories en route to the final host nation; each visit is marked by cultural sharing. In 2009, Suquamish served as the endpoint for the Journey, hosting thousands of visitors for a week-long celebration.

Businesses in Suquamish are also a large part of the local community.

Agate Pass Cafe, Bella Luna Pizzeria, Dockside Grill, Burton’s Motorsports, and Suquamish Auto anchor the downtown core and their longevity is evidence of a loyal following.

The town recently saw the opening of a renovated Masi Shop general store on State Route 305.

The Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, next to the Agate Pass bridge, draws people from all over the northwest to Kitsap County. During the summer months, the Clearwater hosts concerts on its event lawn.

The Suquamish Tribe’s purchase of the White Horse Golf Course in 2010 added another facet to its offering of entertainment. The golf course — located north of Suquamish on South Kingston Road — opened to national acclaim in 2007.

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Ernest Ranuio, a table games dealer at the Clearwater Casino, is one of Port Madison Enterprise’s more than 700 employees.

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Ivan Morris, 10, carries canoe paddles for the Lady Esther Geronimo Canoe Club during Chief Seattle Days.

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PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM

Brad Camp / For the Almanac

A canoe is carried ashore at Point Julia in July 2010, during the annual Intertribal Canoe Journey. The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe welcomed Journey visitors with a seafood bake and ceremonies.

‘We like to share our wealth, and our wealth is our culture’

week in the summer, when the Port Gamble S’Klallam canoe family joins canoe families from across the region in another Canoe Journey.

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‘Nearly 100 canoe families, supported by ground crews numbering in the thousands, travel for days to reach different destination each year. The canoes are hosted by tribes and communities along the way, giving them a chance to visit and share cultural gifts.

hey begin practice while winter drizzle still falls on Hood Canal.

Children, adults and elders meet on the shore of Port Gamble Bay on Saturday mornings. They slide a long, black canoe into the green water and paddle for hours. They practice pulling in unison and seat changes, and learn to follow the guiding direction of their skipper. The pullers must

work together to keep the canoe stable and steady.

“It’s not just about building muscles,” said canoe skipper Laura Price, a key organizer in the S’Klallam Canoe Family. “It’s relationships with the other people. It’s finding out who I can depend on.”

Months of practice, fund-raising and planning will culminate during a single

In 2010 the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe welcomed visiting canoe families and the public, with a seafood bake and ceremonies that lasted through the night.

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“We like to share our wealth, and our wealth is our culture,” Price said.

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Like the neighboring Suquamish Tribe, the Port Gamble S’Klallam used newfound economic independence to feed a cultural resurgence. Port Gamble S’Klallam children now learn drumming, singing, carving and the tribe’s Salishan language — arts nearly lost in earlier generations.

One sign of the tribe’s dedication to preserving its cultural heritage was the opening of a new youth center in 2010.

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30 • 2011 NORTH KITSAP ALMANAC The youth center is the latest in a long list of new facilities built on the Port Gamble S’Klallam’s 1,300-acre reservation.

The House of Knowledge, a gathering hall, was opened in 2007. It features detailed carvings, story poles, space for an elders’ center, and a career and education center. It also included an expanded building for the Little Boston Library, a branch of the public Kitsap Regional Library system.

The Little Boston Library was the first public library to open on a reservation in Washington state. It’s a place where residents from across North Kitsap mingle with tribal members amid shelves of books and other resources.

“I love the fact that this is a place where we can serve people from very diverse backgrounds,” library Manager Tomi Whalen said. “These stories tie us together.”

Up the hill from the town on Hansville Road, the tribe hosts thousands of visitors each year at its Point No Point Casino.

The tribe annually awards grants to community groups and foundations from its Appendix X funds, made up of a portion of profits from the casino.

Beyond cultural preservation, the tribe’s focus has been on protecting the environmental health of North Kitsap and surrounding waters. The tribe is active in cleanup efforts on the shores of Port Gamble Bay, a resource the tribe is striving to protect from development.

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Above, children join in the 2007 unveiling of the Telling Stories and Sharing a Meal mural in the Port Gamble S’Klallam House of Knowledge complex. Left, S’Klallam carver Joe Ives.

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NKSchools From preschool to post-secondary, North Kitsap’s educational opportunities are diverse. Private and public schools embrace creativity in the classroom, allowing students to thrive. North Kitsap’s educational offerings serve as the bridge between childhood and adulthood, granting every student the skills they need to succeed in a technology-driven world.

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Kingston High School graduated 194 seniors in 2010.

Elementary Schools

Poulsbo Elementary School 18531 Noll Road NE, Poulsbo Tim Garrison, principal (360) 779-2911

Breidablik Elementary School 25142 Waghorn Road NW, Poulsbo Lynn Jorgenson, principal (360) 779-8802

Suquamish Elementary School 18950 Park Ave. NE, Suquamish Jon Torgerson, principal (360) 394-6900

Richard Gordon Elementary School 26331 Barber Cut Off Road NE, Kingston Claudia Alves, principal (360) 394-6700

Vinland Elementary School 22104 Rhododendron Lane NW, Poulsbo Charley McCabe, principal (360) 779-8990

Hilder Pearson Elementary School 15650 Central Valley Road, Poulsbo Jeannette Wolfe, principal (360) 697-6266

David Wolfle Elementary School 27089 Highland Road NE, Kingston Benjamin Degnin, principal (360) 394-6800

at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month in the Student Support Services Center, at the district office.

Tom Anderson, District 1 (360) 697-3838 fizix4u@comcast.net Dan Weedin, District 2 (360) 697-1058 dweedin@nkschools.org

North Kitsap School District 18369 Caldart Ave., Poulsbo (360) 779-8704 nkschools.org

Kathleen Dassel, vice president District 3 (360) 297-7618 kdassel@nkschools.org

School Board The North Kitsap School District Board of Directors is composed of five members who are elected at-large from five geographical areas within the school district. They serve without pay. The board meets

Val Torrens, president District 4 (360) 697-1397 vtorrens@nkschools.org

Middle Schools

Spectrum Community School 25800 Siyaya Ave. NE, Kingston (360) 394-2860

Poulsbo Middle School 2003 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo Matt Vandeleur, principal (360) 779-4453 Kingston Middle School 9000 NE West Kingston Road, Kingston Susan Wistrand, principal (360) 394-4900

High Schools North Kitsap High School 1780 NE Hostmark St., Poulsbo Kathy Prasch, principal (360) 779-4408 Kingston High School 26201 Siyaya Ave. NE, Kingston Christy Cole, principal (360) 394-1200

Ed Strickland, District 5 (360) 297-5573 elzbthstrc@aol.com

Independent Schools Big Valley Montessori School 24687 Big Valley Road NE, Poulsbo (360) 697-1598 Preschool classes Children’s Garden Montessori School 3805 NE Sawdust Hill Road, Poulsbo Kristen Sundquist, director (360) 779-1225 www.cgmspoulsbo.com Preschool and kindergarten for children ages 21/2 to 6, set in a one-room schoolhouse on 10 acres of pasture and woodlands.

36 • 2011 NORTH KITSAP ALMANAC Christ the King Academy 705 Lincoln Road NE, Poulsbo DeAnna Henning, principal (360) 779-9189 www.ckaeagles.com A Christ-centered education for grades K-9. Affiliated with Christ Memorial Church, an Assembly of God fellowship.

Poulsbo Adventist School 1700 Lincoln Road NE, Poulsbo (360) 779-6290 www.anim69. adventistschoolconnect.org A Christian education for grades 1-8. The school is a ministry of Poulsbo Seventh Day Adventist Church.

West Sound Academy 16571 Creative Drive, Poulsbo Joe Kennedy, head of school (360) 598-5954 www.westsoundacademy.org A college preparatory school with a high level of scholarship and artistic expression for grades 6-12.

The Farm Montessori School 17197 Clear Creek Road NW, Poulsbo (360) 779-2620 Classes for 68 students ages 3-6.

Silverwood School 14000 Central Valley Road, Poulsbo Susan Radtke, head of school (360) 697-7526 www.silverwoodschool.org Offers an interactive and interdisciplinary approach to learning for children in grades 1-6.

Colleges

Good Shepherd Montessori Preschool 15439 Sandy Hook Road NE, Poulsbo (360) 779-2345 www.gspreschool.com A Christ-centered Montessori education for children ages 3 to kindergarten. The teaching style blends practical life exercises with sensorial activities, language skills, math, geography and Bible stories.

Trillium School 20830 Indianola Road, Indianola (360) 297-3733 www.trilliumschool.org Offers education in the Sudbury tradition with student-directed learning for ages 5-19.

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It offers a variety of credit courses to satisfy requirements for associate degrees in arts and sciences as well as the first two years of baccalaureate degree programs. The college also offers non-credit classes for employment enrichment, retraining and professional and technical programs.

Northwest College of Art 16301 Creative Dr. NE, Poulsbo (360) 779-9993 www.nca.edu Offers a well-rounded experience in the arts and a bachelor of fine arts program in visual communications.

Olympic College Poulsbo 1000 Olympic College Place, Poulsbo (360) 394-2702 www.olympic.edu The Poulsbo campus, which opened in 2004, is a branch of

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NKSD2009-10 Data Kingston High School player Lee Pham tried to intercept the ball from North Kitsap Steffan Jeffcoat during a rivalry game in 2010.

The North Kitsap School District is comprised of Breidablik Elementary School, Gordon Elementary School, Pearson Elementary School, Poulsbo Elementary School, Suquamish Elementary School, Vinland Elementary School, Wolfle Elementary School; Kingston Middle School, Poulsbo Middle School, Kingston High School, North Kitsap High School; Spectrum Community School, and the Parent Assisted Learning Program.

ENROLLMENT October 2009 May 2010

6,786 6,740

GENDER, OCTOBER 2009 Male 3,491 Female 3,295

51.4% 48.6%

SPECIAL PROGRAMS, MAY 2010 Free or Reduced-Price Meals 2,261 (33.5%) Special Education 957 (14.2%) Transitional Bilingual 183 (2.7%) Section 504 98 (1.5%) Foster Care 36 (0.5%) ABSENCES, GRADUATION RATE Unexcused Absence, 2009-10: 765 (0.1%) Dropout Rate, 2008-09: 60 (2.7%) On-Time Grad Rate, 2008-09: 442 (81.5%) Extended Grad Rate, 2008-09: 478 (88.2%) TEACHER INFO, 2009-10 Classroom teachers: 376 Average years of teacher experience: 13.1 Teachers with a master's or greater: 69.9% Teachers teaching core classes: 310 Teachers with conditional certificate: 0.7% Number of core academic classes: 1,841

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NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS Classes taught by teachers meeting NCLB highly qualified definition: 98.1% Classes in low-poverty schools taught by teachers who meet definition: 99.3% PER STUDENT SPENDING 2008-09 Amount Percent Total Revenues $9,857 100% State $6,387 65% Local Tax $2,235 23% Federal $1,167 12% Other Sources $68 1% TOTAL EXPENDITURES The North Kitsap School District’s annual budget is $9,778,100. Here’s how the money is spent, in thousands.

Teaching $6,745 69% Maintenance and Operations $952 10% Central Administration $675 7% Building Administration $562 6% Transportation Services $400 4% Food Services $248 3% Other $197 2%

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Kingston High School’s Marina Roberts, a top prep cross country athlete, dives onto a pole vaulting pit during practice.

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HANSVILLE Brad Camp / For the Almanac

A walker enjoys a morning stroll at Hansville’s Point No Point lighthouse.

The Treaty of Point No Point was signed here in 1855; the lighthouse was built in 1878

L

ou Krukar sped down a hill in Hansville in July, gripping the handlebars of a car he’d built from the cannibalized skeleton of a recumbent bicycle and a wheelchair found in a dumpster.

With his racing scarf fluttering, Krukar, 55, crossed the finish line and pointed to the sky in triumph as a line of spectators cheered him on from the shoulder of the road.

“I just like racing anything,” he said.

Strange was the norm at the firstever Hansville Coaster Games, an event that tested the speed and creativity of a colorful field of homemade rolling

contraptions.

Krukar’s bright yellow Super Bee car joined 23 other contenders, including a car with a bathtub for a body and a fourwheeled coaster made from a Thule car top carrier. Drivers age 8 to 62 negotiated a gentle, downhill track on Benchmark Avenue, off Twin Spits Road, vying for time trial trophies and style points.

Event organizer Chuck Strahm reached back into his childhood to come up with the event, designed to engage all ages.

Strahm grew up at the bottom of a hill, and spent his time discovering what would roll down it fastest.

The Coaster Games were hosted by

the Greater Hansville Area Community Center, which sits at Buck Lake County Park, just west of Hansville Road. The park is home to many community events, including concerts and the popular annual Hansville Rummage Sale. The park has ballfields, a playground, picnic shelter and non-motorized boat launch.

The lake is a favorite place for families to swim and fish for trout. The Hansville Greenway trails lead out of Buck Lake Park. Trail maps are available at the trailheads.

Hansville was named for Hans Zachariasen, a Norwegian who moved to the area in 1888 and became well-known by many. Events that took place here in the 1800s influence the daily lives of North Kitsap residents.

At Point No Point, known by the First Peoples as Hahdskus, a treaty was signed on Jan. 26, 1855 by representatives of the

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United States and Chimakum, S’Klallam and Skokomish leaders, clearing the way for non-Native settlement in this region.

Today, the Point No Point Treaty Council, comprised of the Port Gamble S’Klallam and the Jamestown S’Klallam tribes, advances and protects treaty-reserved fishing, gathering and hunting rights.

The council is actively involved in habitat preservation, harvest management, natural resources management, and treaty rights protection.

Point No Point Light, built in 1878, is a favorite draw for residents and visitors, with a long stretch of driftwood-strewn beach and a marsh that delights birdwatchers.

The Friends of Point No Point Lighthouse supports preservation of the lighthouse and adjacent keepers’ quarters. Lighthouse docents provide tours of the lighthouse and information about its history on weekends, April through September.

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flying are common activities at the beach at Point No Point, and many fishermen bide their time offshore, hoping to catch salmon.

Visitors to the area often stop at the nearby Hansville Store for coffee, ice cream, sandwiches, soda or a great bottle of wine.

Foulweather Bluff Preserve on Hood Canal is another Hansville attraction and is known to be a bird-watchers’ destination. The preserve offers views of the Olympic Mountains and is accessed by a hiking trail off Twin Spits Road.

Community involvement opportunities are vast in Hansville. The Greater Hansville Area Advisory Council is a liaison between the community and the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, ensuring Hansville residents a say in issues that affect their lives. Members are appointed by the county Board of Commissioners.

Beachcombing, dog walking and kite

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Racers negotiate a turn during the 2010 Hansville Coaster Games.

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Marty Mollison launches his dinghy at Point No Point, a popular spot for Puget Sound anglers.

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PORT GAMBLE

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Daniel Bonneville of Reno, Nev. saws his way to victory during a single buck competition, part of Port Gamble’s Old Mill Days.

Historic site continues its transition to year-round community

P

ort Gamble, founded in 1853, has increasingly become a destination for Kitsap residents and visitors alike.

Located at the northern end of Kitsap County near Hood Canal, the town continues to build upon its modern history, which began with Maine entrepreneurs Andrew Pope and William Talbot’s opening of a sawmill here in 1853. Around the sawmill a company town developed,

with homes that resembled Pope and Talbot’s hometown of East Machias, Maine. Their workforce included men from East Machias, as well as S’Klallam men whose families relocated across the bay to Point Julia after the Treaty of Point No Point was signed.

Today, visitors are greeted by green lawns and white picket fences in front of each late-1800s built home. The water tanks with “Port Gamble” are landmarks

of welcome.

With the curtains raised, the addition of the Port Gamble Theater adds to the lineup of potential, year-round activities.

Though the theater saw one series of shows since it reopened in December 2010 — “A Christmas Carol,” performed by the Roving Players — the town plans to apply for a permit with the county in hopes of permanently opening its doors.

Adding to its background, the original projectionist’s booth remains untouched and gives visitors a glimpse into the past.

“There’s some lovely nostalgia here,” said director Scott Sniveley, a Port

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Gamble resident. “It’s still a really lovely old theater.”

The theater, designed by Bebb and Mendel Architects, was constructed in 1906 for about $12,000. A barber shop, post office and sets for the theater were included in the price.

Outside the theater, business carries on as usual.

The Port Gamble General Store opened in 1916 and is home to the Port Gamble Cafe, the Port Gamble Historical Museum, and the Sea & Shore Museum.

If breakfast in the cafe is not in your plans, consider a barbecue lunch.

Located inside an old repair shop, Mike’s Four Star BBQ — voted Best Barbecue in Kitsap — is a family-style restaurant.

Once the bulwark of the local economy, the sawmill closed in 1995, ushering in a new era as a visitor destination.

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Above, the historical Port Gamble General Store reopened under new ownership in early 2010.

Below, the log-rolling competition is a popular Old Mill Days event.

The Olympic Property Group, a subsidiary of town owner Pope Resources, hosts the Old Mill Days festival in September, which includes fireworks, logging show and live entertainment; as well as a Civil War reenactment. The town’s New England charm is in full force during the Country Christmas celebration.

Olympic Property Group also began developing the “String of Pearls” trail network for the area. The network is part of an effort by the Trails Association to create a network of trails through the county.

As the town works together in a reconstructive effort, Port Gamble holds onto its company traditions and New England feel.

The community of Port Gamble has a wide range of shops from antiques to a tea shop to an old-fashioned general store.

Interesting facts ■ Port Gamble was originally a S’Klallam village named Teekalet.

■ Port Gamble is the site of the grave of Gustave Englebrecht (died Nov. 21, 1856), the first U.S. Navy sailor to die in action in the Pacific.

■ In 1966, the town of Port Gamble was designated a National Historic Landmark District..

■ In 1995, the mill shut down after

142 years, making it the longest operating sawmill in the United States.

■ Port Gamble was the filming location for the 2010 comedy/horror film “Zombies of Mass Destruction” (tagline: “Life is wonderful for the people in the quiet, island town of Port Gamble ... until a zombie virus outbreak!”

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INDIANOLA

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The Daley and Yeasting families work on their sand sculpture, ‘King Turtle,’ July 24 during Indianola Days.

Views of distant skylines remind residents why theirs is a charmed life

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t’s a sure sign a community is laid back when it’s biggest event of the year revolves around sand castles.

That’s how it is in Indianola, a town shrouded by dense forest and bordered by glorious beaches.

Its tucked away feel has fostered tight community that guards its way of life.

Visitors get a taste each summer during Indianola Days, a festival celebrating sunshine, beaches and friends.

A sand castle competition breeds good-natured rivalry.

“It’s a lot of fun and as far as Indianola goes, this is the big thing,” said Eric Finlon, a sandcastle champion of 2010. His team’s winning creation? A “corn dog” – a sand creature half dog and half an ear of corn.

True to form for Indianola, there is no set date for Indianola Days. It arrives on whichever weekend coincides with the

lowest minus-tide. Along with sand castles, Indianola Days hosts a salmon bake, talent night, car show, tennis tournament, dance and the ever-popular pet parade.

The beach is an amenity for locals, open only to members of the Indianola Beach Improvement Club, which serves as a casual governing body for the town and its residents.

Celebrations, meetings and gatherings are held at the Indianola Clubhouse, a recently-remodeled building in the center of town. Volunteers tend the clubhouse, which was replanted with native plants; in addition, a playground was added.

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Indianola residents prepare biscuits for Living Hope Church’s Strawberry Festival, July 3 in Indianola.

No one leaves hungry.

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board keeps residents informed of local goingson. Inside, visitors can fill up on sandwiches and other deli fare.

Across the street from the clubhouse, the Bud Merrill Pavilion is a site for outdoor barbecues, craft displays and farmers markets. The Saturday market at the pavilion features a gathering of local vendors selling both wares and produce to residents and visitors.

Indianola’s most striking landmark is a curving, 900-foot-long pier, a vestige of Puget Sound’s Mosquito Fleet ferry system. Today, it’s a convenient platform for fishing, saltwater swims and sweeping views. “Polar Bears” congregate here to ring in the New Year with an icy plunge.

The local hangout is the Indianola Country Store and Deli — the only store in town. Outside, a community bulletin

Views of the distant Seattle skyline remind Indianola residents why their’s is a charmed existence.

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NKCivic Organizations POULSBO American Legion Post No. 245 Meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month in Breidablik Hall, 26580 Breidablik Place NW. Open to veterans and active-duty members of U.S. Armed Forces. The post also has Sons of the American Legion and a Ladies Auxiliary.

(360) 779-5456 www.kitsapnow.com/al245poulsbo CHOICE Support Group Meets at 6 p.m. every Wednesday in the west wing of Christ Memorial Church. Learn how to make healthy choices by learning boundaries, self-awareness and skills.

(360) 779-5515 Cultural Arts Foundation Northwest Volunteer group dedicated to furthering the arts in Kitsap County. Presents Art in the Woods North Kitsap Studio Tour in November.

(360) 697-6342 www.cafnw.org Daughters of Norway The Nina Grieg Lodge No. 40 meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month in The Sons of Norway, 18891 Front St. Contact: Dorothy Walsh, (360) 779-5188 Eagles The North Kitsap Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3586 meets in the group hall, 4230 NE Lincoln Road. Bingo at 12:30 p.m. every Sunday.

(360) 779-7272 Grief Support Group Hospice of Kitsap County offers nine-week grief support groups and ongoing groups in Poulsbo.

(360) 698-4611 www.hospiceofkitsapcounty.org Historic Downtown Poulsbo Association Works to preserve downtown.

(360) 697-3366 www.poulsbo.net/downtown Kitsap Cancer Services Offers free support services for cancer patients, their families, friends and caregivers, as well as support groups. www.kitsapcancerservices.org Kitsap Peninsula Shrine Club Meets the third Sunday of the month. www.bluelodge-wa.org Little Norway Toastmasters Public speaking and leadership skills. Meetings at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

(360) 271-5336 www.littlenorway-tm.com Masons The Warren G. Harding Lodge No. 260 meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month in the lodge, 18824 3rd Ave. www.nkmasons.net North Kitsap Common Threads A multicultural and diversity awareness project sponsored by the North Kitsap School District and other organizations meets monthly. www.nkcommonthreads.org North Kitsap Fishline Provides food and other assistance in cooperation with other agencies. A food bank and thrift store are located at 18916 3rd Ave. (360) 779-5190 www.nkfishline.org

North Kitsap Friends of the Library Meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Monday of each month in the Poulsbo Library.

(360) 779-2915

Poulsbo-North Kitsap Rotary Meets weekly for fellowship, breakfast and informative presentation at 7 a.m. Fridays, Sons of Norway Hall, 18891 Front St. www.poulsborotary.org

Optimist Club Meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month in the Poulsbo Inn breakfast room. A volunteer service group dedicated to creating an optimistic future for children and older residents.

Contact: Bob or Adele Heinrich, (360) 779-1931 www.optimist.org

Poulsbo Yacht Club Located at 18129 Fjord Drive NE Suite T, the club has many activities at its clubhouse and promotes boating in the Northwest.

(360) 779-3116 www.membermanager.net/ poulsboyc

Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce Serves as an advocate for businesses and provides leadership in the community to ensure a healthy business climate. Located at 19351 8th Ave., Suite 108.

(360) 779-4848 www.poulsbochamber.com Poulsbo Garden Club Meets monthly at the Poulsbo library.

(360) 697-1172 or (360) 7795030 Poulsbo Historical Society Meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Viking Room downstairs in the Poulsbo Sons of Norway Hall downtown.

Contact: Darlene Oulton, (360) 697-4186 www.poulsbohistory.org Poulsbo Noon Lions The Poulsbo Noon Lions Club meets at 12:15 p.m. every Thursday in the First Lutheran Church social hall.

(360) 779-3684 www.poulsbolions.org

Sons of Norway No. 44 Located at 18891 Front St., the group promotes heritage and offers classes in traditional carving, rosemaling, cooking, dance and language. Business meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. There are several other clubs associated with the group for all ages.

(360) 779-5209 www.poulsbosonsofnorway.com Soroptimists Soroptimist International of Greater North Kitsap meets for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month at Liberty Shores Retirement Community, 19360 Viking Ave. Contact: Carmen Hassold, (360) 697-1254 www.signk.org Trout Unlimited North Kitsap Salmon chapter meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in the Poulsbo Library community room.

Contact: Bob Winkel, (360) 297-1246 www.troutunlimitedwashington. org YWCA Alive A women’s support group focus-

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ing on healing from the effects of physical and/or emotional abuse in relationships meets from 1-2:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month in Poulsbo.

(360) 551-3140 HANSVILLE Flotsam and Jetsam Garden Club Meets at 9 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month, September through June, in the Greater Hansville Community Center off Buck Lake Road. The club hosts expert speakers, field trips and workshops, and supports conservation and scholarships.

(360) 638-1061 www.flotsamandjetsamgardenclub.com Greater Hansville Area Advisory Council Made up of representatives from community groups appointed by the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners. Meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Greater Hansville Community Center on Buck Lake Road.

Contact: Scott Diener, (360) 337-4966 Hansville Ladies Aid Members serve as caretakers of the Hansville Cemetery and support the needs of the community. Meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the Driftwood Key Clubhouse, 37608 Vista Key Drive.

Contact: Cathy Graves, (360) 638-2421 www.hansville.org/Organizations/ Ladies_aid.htm INDIANOLA Indianola Garden Club Helps beautify Indianola and meets at 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month for featured speakers.

Contact: Nancy, (360) 297-1245

Kingston-North Kitsap Rotary Meets weekly at noon on Wednesdays in the Kingston Cove Yacht Club for business and a featured presentation.

Supports parks and schools in the area. www.kingston-nkrotary.org

KINGSTON AL-ANON Family group meets from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Kingston Unity Church, 26011 Ohio Ave. www.seattle-al-anon.org Downtown Kingston Association Meets at 4 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Cleo’s Landing.

The group works to revitalize downtown.

(360) 297-3813 www.kingstonchamber.com Greater Kingston Community Chamber of Commerce Provides support and networking for area businesses with monthly business lunches, afterhours networking and promotes Kingston by hosting seasonal community events.

(360) 297-3813 www.kingstonchamber.com Greater Kingston Kiwanis Club Provides support of local projects and its foundation sponsors scholarships. Events include annual fresh berry sale and Mustang raffles. Meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday morning.

(360) 297-2661, ext. 34.

Kingston Beautification Committee Meets at 4 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at Cleo’s Landing, Kingston.

(360) 297-3813 www.kingstonchamber.com Kingston Citizens Advisory Council This group, made up of representatives of community groups appointed by the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month.

Contact: Greg Platz, (360) 2974219 Kingston Cove Yacht Club Based in a clubhouse at the

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ShareNet volunteer Julie Morrison helps people connect with food and other necessities.

Port of Kingston, the yacht club hosts events such as barbecues, cruises, boat parades, and a fall salmon derby. Monthly meetings are at 8 p.m. the third Thursday of each month with a potluck dinner at 7 p.m.

(360) 297-3371 www.kingstoncoveyachtclub.org Kingston Food Bank 26096 W 1st St. NE, Kingston.

Serving Kingston for more than 40 years, it provides food and necessities for those in need.

(360) 297-4861 Kingston Friends of the Library Meets at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the Kingston library, 11212 Highway 104, Kingston.

(360) 297-3330 Kingston Garden Club Meets monthly for business and special presentations by guest gardeners and horticulturists.

Provides grants and scholarships.

Contact: Nancy Martin, (360) 297-6640 www.kingstongardenclub.com Kingston Historical Society Meets at 10 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month to help preserve and promote the heritage of Kingston.

Contact: Harriet Muhrlein, (360) 297-2448

ShareNet Associated with Bayside Community Church in Kingston.

Offices, a food bank and thrift store are located at 26021 United Road, in the Cutting Edge Business Park off Bond Road.

(360) 297-2266 VFW North Kitsap Weaver Post No. 2463, 26096 W 1st St. NE, Kingston.

PORT GAMBLE Franklin No. 5 Masonic Lodge F&AM No. 6 Rainier Ave., Port Gamble.

Meetings are on the second Wednesday of every month except June, when it is held on the Wednesday following the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Washington.

Dinner at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. www.franklinlodge5.org SUQUAMISH Head Start Kitsap Community Resources and the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe offer child care, learning centers and free preschool as well as services for children up to age 5 and pregnant women.

(360) 297-6277, (360) 473-2075 Suquamish Citizens’ Advisory Council Meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Suquamish Elementary School Library, 18950 Park Avenue NE and works to improve the Suquamish community.

Contact: Scott Diener, (360) 337-4966

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Green grass and views of Mount Rainier make Kingston’s Mike Wallace Park a popular summer hangout.

This ferry-landing town is rich in recreation, and it’s growing richer

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uget Sound was still dark when the Spirit of Kingston motored out of Apple Tree Cove on an October morning.

sap Peninsula, and all the way to Port Angeles.”

But inside the ferry’s cabin, the mood was bright. Commuters and joyriders alike were witnessing Kingston history — the debut of a new passenger service to downtown Seattle.

His words weren’t idle hyperbole to Kingston’s movers and shakers. With direct ferry service to Seattle, a new park district and a growing feeling of independence, the unincorporated town is positioning itself as a hub for the North End and beyond.

“This is the future of Kingston,” Port Commissioner Pete DeBoer said as the ferry slipped out of Apple Tree Cove.

“This is the future of the North Kit-

“It helps us strengthen our community,” 50-year Kingston resident Sonny Woodward said of the ferry. “It allows us to grow.”

The road to growth will have some bumps.

The Port of Kingston’s SoundRunner service suffered from mechanical failures and cancellations for rough weather following its fall debut. The port suspended the service in November. Port commissioners plan to relaunch an improved service in early 2011. See www.portofkingston.org for updates.

While the port makes waves on the waterfront, the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce raised its profile in 2010 as well.

The chamber oversees a bevy of volunteer committees that organize downtown events and beautify streets. Online, the the chamber maintains a popular

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website and posts weekly radio broadcasts. The chamber is nestled in its own cottage on State Route 104, up the hill from the ferry terminal, and serves as a visitors center.

The Downtown Kingston Association, Kingston Stakeholders and the Kingston Citizen Advisory Council are just a few of the groups helping shape the town’s future. Shared goals include creating a more walkable and healthy community, developing parks and trails, and attracting new businesses.

The Advisory Council is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and helps give Kingston residents a voice in county government.

Kingston is known as a gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, but there are plenty of reasons for tourists to linger.

Visitors can sample a nice variety of restaurants, peruse the local arts scene at the Kingston Art Gallery and find easy Wi-Fi service. Golfers can find the White Horse Golf Club and its critically acclaimed course down South Kingston Road. The Firehouse Theater is one of the few independently owned theaters in Kitsap County, giving locals a welcome entertainment outlet.

hill on Ohio Avenue sits A Quiet Place Park, offering secluded trails and views of Puget Sound.

Village Green Community Park on West Kingston Road is a new but already popular spot for picnics and games. The little park packs in a large lawn and a play structure for kids. The property is also the future site of a new Kingston Community Center. North Kitsap voters created the Kingston Village Green Metropolitan Park District in 2010, which will help pay for operations at the community center once it’s built.

Nearby Arness Park on South Kingston Road is a hangout in the summer, with views of Apple Tree Cove and ferries.

Locals enjoy riding tidewater through a culvert into Arness Slough. That will change in the spring of 2011 as the county replaces the culvert with a bridge and salmon-friendly passage.

Also linked to the slough is Stillwaters Environmental Education Center, which provides programs on the local habitat, sustainability and watersheds on its expansive campus off Barber Cut Off. The

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center hosts its annual eclectic EcoFest near the same time as Earth Day. A relatively new gem among Kingston parks is Carpenter Lake. A boardwalk trail that starts behind Richard Gordon Elementary School off Barber Cut Off Road leads across a marsh and a series of viewing platforms to the lake.

For less serene recreation, children push their skills to the limit at the Billy Johnson Skate Park on Lindvog Road.

A short drive down Miller Bay Road offers a big reward. Hikers can find six miles of trails in the North Kitsap Heritage Park, completed in 2009 thanks to the work of volunteers.

Golfers enjoy White Horse Golf Course on South Kingston Road. The course, purchased in 2010 by the Suquamish Tribe, was designed by Cynthia Dye McGarey, niece of golf course design legend Pete Dye. Five sets of tees allow the course to play from 5,022 to 7,093 yards.

The course features 456 acres of oldgrowth cedar, fir, hemlock and spruce.

Golf paths wind alongside wetlands.

Kingston is rich in parks and growing richer.

Beginning on the waterfront, Mike Wallace Memorial Park at the Port of Kingston Marina is the site of Kingston’s biggest community celebration: the Fourth of July concerts and fireworks. A new pavilion hosts live music and even weddings. A kayak float was added in 2009 as well, giving residents a place to stash their vessels close to the water.

Visitors and locals alike drop by Mike Wallace Memorial Park to visit the Kingston Farmers Market, which takes place weekly April through October.

A stroll across the ferry lanes north of the port leads walkers to a freshly reconstructed trail to North Beach, a popular dog walking destination. Farther up the

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Kingston residents welcomed the passenger ferry Spirit of Kingston during a christening ceremony in March 2010.

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Sweet Life Cakery Cupcakes & Pies, Wedding & Celebrations Cakes 206.399.9748 www.sweetlifecakery.net

Nancy’s Green Garden Clever Gift Shop Kingston Farmers Market Oak Table Restaurant Serving gourmet Breakfast & Lunch 11171 NE ST HWY 104 360.881.0554 www.oaktablecafe.com

Kingston Quilt Shop Quilting fabrics and supply 11264 NE ST Hwy 104 360.297.2729 www.kingstonquiltshop.com Lucky Star Clothing Gently used designer consignment clothing 8202 NE ST HWY 104 360.297-6721 www.luckystarclothing.com

Star Concrete Design Decorative concrete stains, stamps and designs 360.394.STAR www.starconcretedesign.com

The Grub Hut Eat Good Food!

11130 N.E. State Highway 104 (360) 881-0147 www.peaceloveandgrub.com

Pine Cone Gifts 300+ Artists and Crafters 8202 NE ST HWY 104 360.297.6721 www.pineconegifts.com

Marie Gordon Gardner Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant 360.509.5781 • marieagg@marykay.com www.marykay.com/marieagg

Pizza Factory Pizza & Salad bar, We Toss ‘Em, They’re Awesome!

10978 NE State Hwy 104 # 111 (360) 297-7777 www.kingston.pizzafactory.com

Nancy’s Green Garden Florist, gifts, Home & Garden 25960 Central Ave NE 360.638.2849 www.nancysgreengarden.com

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NKFestivals & Events and good food. Classic cars and hot rods welcome. www.portgamble.com (360) 598-3365

Viking Fest May 20-22 The 41st annual festival, originally created to honor Norway’s Constitution Day, Viking Fest is an annual tradition celebrating the city’s heritage. Count on Vikings cavorting down Front Street, an authentic Viking Village and entertainment at the Kvelstad Pavilion and Sons of Norway. Food booths and crafts will be at Waterfront Park and Anderson Parkway. www.vikingfest.org

Viking Cup Tad Sooter / Staff photo

Step back in time at the Port Gamble Medieval Faire, June 4-5.

Roots Rock Trail Running Series This series of trail races kicks off Feb. 13 with a 50k/25k. There are seven races, including the Port Gamble Half-Marathon on Aug. 14.

(360) 779-8757 www.rootsrockrun.com

Port Gamble Ghost Walk March 19 Event is 7-9 p.m.; meet at the Port Gamble General Store. A guided tour by a museum curator throughout town, with stops at places with reported supernatural activity. Infrared cameras and recorders are encouraged. Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.The tour will not be cancelled because of weather.

Reservations required.

(360) 297-8074 Email portgamble@orminc.com

17th annual Easter Egg Hunt April 23 An Easter Bonnet and Easter Basket Contest begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by the hunt at 10 a.m. in Raab Park, Poulsbo. Prizes will be given. Hunting areas are divided by age groups: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12.

(360) 779-9898

Kingston Community Kite-Flying event April 10 The Downtown Kingston Association sponsors this event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mike Wallace Park. www.kingstonchamber.com

Cruz Port Gamble Thursdays, May through September The event begins at 5 p.m. at Forest Ridge, behind Historic Grounds Espresso.

Relax and enjoy cool cars, friendly people

May 29-30 This regional soccer tournament features 250 teams with 3,600 players on 22 fields in North Kitsap. Viking Cup is one of the Northwest’s biggest soccer tournaments, attracting teams from the U.S. and Canada.

(425) 443-3922 www.northkitsapsoccer.org

Medieval Faire June 4-5 Step back in time in Port Gamble, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, and watch jesting, jousting and merrymaking. Sponsored by the Society for Creative Anachronisms.

(360) 697-7404 www.kitsapmedievalfaire.org

Civil War Re-enactment Battles & Encampments June 24-26 At Port Gamble, visit camps of the Union and Confederate armies, marines and navies, and get a look at civilian life during the Civil War. The event features demonstrations, historic displays and period music (360) 874-8548 www.wcwa.net

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Great music, food and fun and games for all the children. Come celebrate family and community. www.poulsbomusicfestival.com

Kitsap Arts & Crafts Festival July 29-30 A juried and judged art show with 120 booths representing artisans from all over the Northwest takes place at Kola Kole Park in Kingston. More than 100 craft booths with artists in action will also be set up and other entertainment.

(360) 297-2490 www.kitsapartsandcrafts.com/

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The North Kitsap Relay for Life at North Kitsap Stadium attracted 27 teams for the 24-hour fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Liza Snyder rubs sunblock on the face of friend Lindsay Little as part of a sunblock awareness contest.

St. Hans/Midsummer Fest June 25 Join in a Scandinavian tradition of celebrating the Summer Solstice from 4-8 p.m. at Poulsbo’s Waterfront Park. Event features decorating and raising the Midsummer pole, fish toss, folk dancing, games, food and more.

Enjoy the Viking Parade, lighting of the bonfire and Midsummer proclamation by Sons of Norway Vikings.

(360) 779-5209 www.poulsbosonsofnorway.com

Fireworks on the Fjord July 3 Celebrating Independence Day a day early has been a Poulsbo tradition that keeps getting better every year. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display on Liberty Bay.

Kingston Fourth of July July 4 An old-fashioned community Independence Day parade in downtown Kingston takes place in addition to Tiny Town in Kola Kole Park where kids can enjoy games, rides, great food and live entertainment. The popular Kingston fireworks show blasts off over Appletree Cove at dusk.

(360) 297-3813 www.kingstonchamber.com

Port Gamble Muddy Paw Dog Agility

Hansville Rummage Sale Aug. 12-13 The biggest and best rummage sale of them all takes place each year at the Greater Hansville Community Center at Buck Lake Park.

(360) 638-0420 www.hansville.org

Poulsbo Arts Festival

July 15-17 Muddy Paws Agility Club of Kitsap hosts this agility contest for dogs of all breeds and mixed breeds, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in Port Gamble. Sanctioned by the North American Dog Agility Council. www.portgamble.com

Aug. 19-21 This annual event takes place 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Poulsbo’s Waterfront Park. Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Foundation Northwest.

Features a juried arts and crafts show, children’s activities, food, live music, and more.

(360) 697-1397 www.cafnw.org

North Kitsap Relay for Life

Chief Seattle Days

July 8-9 At North Kitsap High School. Teams of eight to 15 walkers from businesses, churches, families, neighborhoods, organizations, and schools join with cancer survivors and their families in this 24-hour relay/tribute and fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

(800) 729-3880 www.northkitsaprelay.org

Poulsbo Americana Music Fest July 16 From noon to dusk at Liberty Bay Park

Aug. 19-21 This festival, hosted by the Suquamish Tribe, celebrates Chief Seattle and features art, canoe races, pow wow and traditional dancing, salmon bake, and a dance for teens.

(360) 598-3311 www.suquamish.nsn.us

Indianola Days Mid-August The community gets together for an eventpacked, fun-filled weekend with egg-rolling competitions, a pet parade, sand structure competition, talent shows.

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Touch a Truck Aug. 20 A family fun-filled event in Poulsbo Village.

Children get to explore a variety of vehicles – cement mixers, dump trucks, fire trucks, police cars, tow trucks, and more.

(360) 779-6447

S’Klallam Days September The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe’s hosts this annual public festival at the tribal center.

(360) 297-2646 www.pgst.nsn.us

Classic Yacht Rendezvous Sept. 23-25 The Port of Poulsbo guest dock is the ideal setting for this gathering of more than 30 beautiful classic yachts. Hosted by the Classic Yacht Association.

Email: randallrgr@comcast.net www.classicyacht.org

Old Mill Days Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 Port Gamble will be alive with carnival rides, fireworks, live music, logging demonstrations, vendors, and more food than a person can eat. (360) 297-8074 www.oldmilldays.com

Lutefisk and Lefse Dinner Oct. 15 The First Lutheran Church annual Lutefisk and Lefse Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

More than 2,000 pounds of lutefisk and lefse will be served.

(360) 779-2622 www.poulsbo-lutefisk.com

Poulsbo Marathon & Half-Marathon Oct. 16 Starts at 7:30 a.m. at North Kitsap High School on Hostmark Street and finishes at the high school track. Both full and half marathon routes follow the same course for the first 12 miles. The course then splits, as the half marathon heads to the finish line

and the full marathon continues on for a hilly, scenic loop through Suquamish, before returning to the finish line. Walkers are welcome in the half marathon. Six-hour time limit for the full marathon. www.poulsbomarathon.com

Downtown Halloween Oct. 31 Children are invited to wear costumes and trick or treat in downtown Poulsbo, 4-6 p.m. www.poulsbochamber.com

Art in the Woods Nov. 11-13 This annual event features artists and their work, in studios all over North Kitsap.

Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Foundation. www.cafnw.org

Julefest and Christmas Bazaar

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Poulsbo. Yule Fest gets under way at 4 p.m. in Waterfront Park.

(360) 779-5209. www.poulsbosonsofnorway.com

Kingston Country Christmas Dec. 10 This annual event features a holiday bazaar in the Kingston Community Center. Breakfast with Santa, art walk, bonfires at Mike Wallace Park, lighted boat parade, music, tree lighting, and lots of visits with Santa. www.kingstonchamber.com

Port Gamble Country Christmas Dec. 10-11 A country Christmas set against the backdrop of historic Port Gamble. Carolers and a horse-drawn carriage complete the event.

(360) 297-8074 www.portgamble.com

Dec. 3 The bazaar takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sons of Norway, 18891 Front St., in

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NKParks & Preserves Forest Rock Hills

Nature preserves, parks, and recreational programs: North Kitsap is conducive to a fit lifestyle. And it’s also a nature-lover’s paradise; this beautiful area is habitat for bald eagles, porpoises, river otters, seals and whales.

For more information about city and county parks, visit www.cityofpoulsbo.com, and www. kitsapgov.com/parks.

Poulsbo A neighborhood park at the north end of 12th Avenue. Picnic areas, playground, trails.

Foulweather Bluff Preserve

A Quiet Place Park Kingston From Highway 104 in Kingston turn left on Ohio Street. The 9.3-acre county park features an unspoiled forest, walking trails and views.

American Legion Park Poulsbo This park is located at the north end of the boardwalk on Liberty Bay that starts at Waterfront Park, and has a playground, trails and restrooms.

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Border collie Yoshi Bear plays catch with owner Jan Darnall at Poulsbo’s Fish Park.

Arness Roadside County Carpenter Lake Natural Reserve and Wildlife Park Sanctuary Kingston Located on South Kingston Road near Highway 104, on Appletree Cove. Tidal flows in and out of the estuary stir up sea life and attract eagles, herons and osprey. Sandy beach, picnic areas with barbecue stands, and restroom.

Buck Lake County Park and Hansville Greenway Hansville Located on Buck Lake Road off Hansville Road. A beautiful lake, miles of wooded equestrian and hiking trails, open fields and a playground. Amenities include a boat ramp for non-motorized watercraft, lake swimming, trout fishing, and trailheads to the Hansville Greenway Wildlife Corridor. Maps for the trails that stretch to Hood Canal and Point No Point are available at the trailhead.

Kingston Carpenter Lake is the center of this 67-acre county nature preserve. A boardwalk with numerous viewing platforms leads across a bog and a salt marsh to the lake. The trailhead is located behind Richard Gordon Elementary School off Barber Cut Off Road.

Centennial Park

Poulsbo A 2.5-acre park next to Dogfish Creek, at 7th Avenue and Iverson Street near Poulsbo Village. Benches, bridges, pedestrian trails, tables.

Fish Park Poulsbo A 20.73-acre park at 7th Avenue and Iverson Street, on the Dogfish Creek estuary.

Arboretum, bird and wildlife viewing, boardwalk, nature hiking trails, interpretive signage, pedestrian bridges, sitting areas, winding paths.

Hansville A 101-acre preserve off Twin Spits Road, two miles northwest of Hansville, owned by the Nature Conservancy of Washington.

Accessible by a trail that meanders through the forest to a sandy beach along the shore of Hood Canal. More than 300 species of plants, and stands of red alder, western hemlock, second-growth western red cedar. The preserve also has a brackish marsh sheltering many bird species, including red-breasted nuthatches and winter wrens. Because this is a preserve, dogs and other pets are not allowed.

Indianola Waterfront and Woodland Preserve

Indianola Near Seaview Avenue and Gerald Cliff Drive off Indianola Road, owned by the Indianola Land Trust and protected as public land.

113 acres of undeveloped land with rough walking trails and a seasonal stream that runs down to Miller Bay. A low-bank beach can be accessed by a trail that crosses a tidal estuary.

Betty Iverson Kiwanis Park Poulsbo 20255 1st Ave. NE, Poulsbo. A 2.4-acre neighborhood park with picnic area and playground.

Billy Johnson Skate Park Kingston This county skate park at 26200 Lindvog Road is a favorite venue for skateboarders and a great place to watch some innovative tricks.

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Kitsap State Park

Old Man House Park

Port of Poulsbo Marina

Lofall Located on Highway 3 north of Hood Canal Bridge. Campground with numerous sites and small cabins, a baseball and soccer field, a playground, and a rocky beach.

Suquamish Tribe On Division Avenue Northeast, A one-acre park with 210 feet of saltwater frontage along Agate Pass. Old Man House Park is located on the site of the longhouse that was home to Chief Sealth, or Seattle. The name “Old Man House” is derived from a Chinook jargon word “o-le-man,” meaning “strong man.” A display depicts the story of Chief Seattle. The park has two unsheltered picnic sites, one with a fire ring.

(360) 394-8496 www.suquamish.org/Museum.aspx

Poulsbo 18809 Front St. Boat launch, covered moorage, floatplane dock, kayak float, visitors’ dock.

(360) 779-3505 www.portofpoulsbo.com

Kola Kole Park Kingston 11128 NE Maine St., part of Kingston’s Village Green. Basketball and pickle ball courts, Ed Moon ballfield, and a playground.

Lions Park Poulsbo At 6th Avenue and Fjord Drive. Picnic areas, playground, restrooms, two tennis courts.

Nelson Park Poulsbo 317 Lindvig Way, off Viking Way. Benches, picnic shelter with barbecue grills, playground, restrooms. Heritage buildings on site: the Nelson Family farmhouse and the Martinson Cabin.

North Kitsap Heritage Park Kingston On Miller Bay Road, one mile north of Indianola Road. A 430-acre forested county park with six miles of biking and walking trails.

Northwest Electric Boat Rental Center Poulsbo At the Poulsbo waterfront off Front Street.

Rent a 21-foot electric boat and explore Liberty Bay. Canoes, sailboats and power boats are also available.

(360) 265-8300 www.northwestboatrentals.com

Norwegian Point Park Hansville From State Route 104 or Miller Bay Road, go north on Hansville Road until you reach the park on the water’s edge (by the grocery store). This three-acre park is a former fishing resort site; an old boathouse, cabins and other structures still stand. The park has a pristine, sandy shoreline on Admiralty Inlet.

Olympic Outdoor Center The Olympic Outdoor Center has a retail shop in Port Gamble and a rental dock in Poulsbo. Classes, kayak rentals, private tours, seafaring camps for children.

(800) 592-5983 or (360) 297-4659 www.olympicoutdoorcenter.com

Oyster Plant Park Poulsbo 17881 Fjord Drive. A .22 acre neighborhood park with bird and wildlife viewing, floats, gardens, non-motorized boat launch, picnic area, sitting areas, viewing pier, winding paths.

Point No Point County Park Hansville A three-acre park, located at the end of Point No Point Road off Hansville Road. The Treaty of Point No Point was negotiated and signed here in 1855; Point No Point Lighthouse was built in 1879. The lighthouse is open weekends noon to 4 p.m. April to September.

The beach has sweeping views of Admiralty Inlet and neighboring islands, and is a popular salmon-fishing venue. A perfect place to build sand castles, fly kites, stroll, or spend a day at the beach.

Port of Kingston Marina Kingston 25864 Washington Blvd. Boat launch, kayak float, visitors’ dock. Ample parking for trailers.

(360) 297-3545 www.portofkingston.org

Frank Raab Park Poulsbo 18622 Larry Lane, at the top of Caldart Avenue. Children’s Youth Garden, Community P-Patch garden, basketball court, leash-free area for dogs, picnic shelter available for private rental, playground, restrooms, sand volleyball court, skate park, sports field, stage, 1/3-mile walking trail.

Salsbury Point County Park Port Gamble On Highway 104 just outside of Port Gamble.

This 6.5-acre park has beach access to Hood Canal with a fabulous view of the Hood Canal Bridge and Olympic Mountains. Boat launch, fishing pier, kayak launch, picnic areas, playground, restrooms, and picnic areas.

Suquamish Boat Launch Suquamish Tribe A boat launch for smaller vessels is located south of town.

(360) 598-3311

Waterfront Park Poulsbo Located downtown on Liberty Bay. Kvelstad Pavilion (available for private rentals), picnic areas, Poulsbo Marina, restrooms, and a waterfront boardwalk to American Legion Park.

Wilderness Park Poulsbo An 11.56-acre park on Caldart and Hostmark streets. Entries on Caldart Street across from North Kitsap High School, and near Highway 305. Bird and wildlife viewing, nature hiking trails.

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NKMuseums & Sites

Brad Camp / For the Almanac

Desrai Wells of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission checks the machines that clip and tag the salmon fry before they are returned to the rearing ponds at Grovers Creek Salmon Hatchery.

Environment Grovers Creek Salmon Hatchery 23175 Indianola Road NE, Poulsbo (360) 598-3142 The hatchery is managed by the Suquamish Tribe. Drop in during the fall when salmon are running and watch them make their way up the creek and the fish ladder into the holding ponds. Wildlife biologists are often on hand to explain the life cycle of salmon. Call to see when the fish are there. The hatchery is open 8 a.m. to dusk.

Of Sea and Shore Museum

32400 Rainier Ave NE Port Gamble (360) 297-7636 The museum, located in the Port Gamble Country Store, displays one of the largest private shell collections in the country, as well as other marine-related items. Hours: 9 a.m.

to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. Visit www.portgamble.com.

Poulsbo Marine Science Center 18743 Front St. NE, Poulsbo (360) 598-4460 www.poulsbomsc.org The Marine Science Center offers a window into Puget Sound’s marine ecosystems.

Visitors can see an assortment of sea creatures, from moon jellyfish to octopus, and view marine videos. A window in the center’s floor gives the curious a peek into Liberty Bay. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free, though donations are welcome.

Stillwaters Environmental Center

26059 Barber Cut Off Road, Kingston (360) 297-2876

www.stillwatersenvironmentalcenter. org Stillwaters wetlands are part of a larger system that includes forest, freshwater and emergent salt marsh communities. The center has trails that lead to a viewing platform on the salt marsh and estuary off Puget Sound, and ponds full of critters that delight children.

Stillwaters hosts its annual EcoFest around Earth Day (scheduled for April 24 this year) and offers numerous classes and programs all year. Discovery Packs, available for a minimal fee, include binoculars, dip nets, field games, and observation boxes that can be taken along on walks to more deeply explore the environment.

Local History Port Gamble Museum 32400 Rainier Ave NE Port Gamble

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The Naval Undersea Museum has hands-on activities for all ages, to help visitors connect with naval history.

(360) 297-8078 Located in the Port Gamble General Store, downstairs. The museum depicts life and work in the once-bustling sawmill town, founded in 1853 by Andrew Pope and William Talbot. The town is now a National Historic Landmark. Museum exhibits include rooms fully furnished in 1800s fashion. The museum has an expansive collection of artifacts and photographs. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily May 1 to Oct. 31; Friday through Sunday Nov. 1 to April 30. Cost: $4 for adults, $3 for military, seniors and students. Group and private tours are available. Visit www. portgamble.com

Suquamish Museum 15838 Sandy Hook Road, Suquamish (360) 598-3311, ext. 422 www.suquamish.nsn.us/museum This museum is Washington’s second-oldest Native American museum and was named the Best Historical Museum of Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest by the Smithsonian Institute. Its collection includes 122 artifacts, more than 9,000 photographs and 150 oral histories. The gravesite of Chief Sealth, for whom the city of Seattle is named, is located nearby on a hillside above downtown Suquamish. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday, October through April; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, May through September.

Cost: $4 per adult, $4 for seniors and $2 for children.

Military Naval Undersea Museum 1 Garnett Way, Keyport 360-396-4148 www.history.navy.mil/museums/ keyport/index1.htm Located off Highway 3 and Route 308, this museum is one of 13 Naval History & Heritage Command museums in the United States. Artifacts on display include major U.S. torpedoes, a Confederate mine from the Civil War, torpedo tubes from the ballistic missile submarine USS Tecumseh, and a simulation of the control room from the fastattack submarine Greenling. Audio, video and hands-on activities. Admission: Free. Hours: June through September, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; October through May, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. but closed Tuesdays.

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Weather POULSBO TEMPERATURES

BY MONTH, 2010: High Low JANUARY: 57.1°F 29.5°F FEBRUARY: 58.1°F 28.1°F MARCH: 69.8°F 26.7°F APRIL: 73.5°F 31.1°F MAY: 72.3°F 42.8°F JUNE: 78.5°F 41.5°F JULY: 90.8°F 44.2°F AUGUST: 92.3°F 44.1°F SEPTEMBER: 81.0°F 42.0°F OCTOBER: 71.8°F 33.8°F NOVEMBER: 68.0°F 12.5°F DECEMBER: 56.1°F 20.3°F RAINFALL: 2010: 2009: 2008: 2007: 2006:

RAINFALL: 2010: 2009: 2008: 2007: 2006:

31.10 inches 25.80 inches 19.19 inches 20.43 inches 25.86 inches

Kitsap County had a population of 248,300 in 2010. By year’s end, Kitsap had a civilian labor force of 127,070; 117,860 were employed and 9,220 were unemployed, for a jobless rate of 7.3 percent.

The following figures are the latest available as of January 2011.

Average 44.6°F 44.5°F 45.8 °F 48.4°F 51.3°F 57.3°F 62.3°F 62.1°F 59.2°F 51.2°F 42.4°F 40.8°F

42.56 inches 34.82 inches 22.37 inches 31.91 inches 26.49 inches

HANSVILLE TEMPERATURES

BY MONTH, 2010: High Low JANUARY: 55.0°F 33.8°F FEBRUARY: 58.4°F 33.7°F MARCH: 69.0°F 30.7°F APRIL: 70.7°F 34.4°F MAY: 73.0°F 35.2°F JUNE: 76.6°F 44.1°F JULY: 88.7°F 48.6°F AUGUST: 88.1°F 47.9°F SEPTEMBER: 77.8°F 46.6°F OCTOBER: 72.6°F 40.1°F NOVEMBER: 67.4°F 18.2°F DECEMBER: 55.4°F 24.9°F

Economic KITSAP COUNTY Established: 1857 GEOGRAPHY 398 square miles 211 miles of saltwater shoreline 33 miles of freshwater lake frontage 115,926 property tax parcels POPULATION 2009: 2000:

247,600 231,969

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME Kitsap County: Washington State:

2008 $59,611 $58,081

TOP EMPLOYERS 2008 Naval Base Kitsap: Harrison Hospital: Kitsap County: Central Kitsap School District: Walmart: South Kitsap School District: North Kitsap School District: Port Madison Enterprises: Bremerton School District: Safeway: Teletech:

Average 45.4°F 45.3°F 46.2°F 47.8°F 51.7°F 56.0°F 60.4°F 60.0°F 58.2°F 51.5°F 42.9°F 41.4 °F

26,400 2,697 1,204 1,201 1,003 1,002 795 782 690 623 611

Sources: Employment Security Department, Kitsap County Assessor, Northwest Multiple Listing Service, Office of Financial Management,

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE December 2010 Kitsap County 7.3 percent Washington state 9.3 percent United States 9.4 percent

December 2009 7.4 percent 9.2 percent 9.9 percent

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Indicators PROPERTY TAX LEVIES, LIMITS There are 44 taxing districts in Kitsap County. State law — RCW 84.52.043(1) — limits the maximum property tax rates that can be set by taxing districts. The actual rates established by local taxing districts varies. Here are the limits per $1,000 of assessed property value.

County Current Expense: $1.80 County Road: $2.25 Cities: $3.60 Emergency Medical: .50 cents Fire: $1.50 Hospital: 75 cents Library: 50 cents Metropolitan Park: 75 cents Port: 45 cents Public Utility District: 45 cents Parks: 60 cents State School (Statewide rate): $3.60 State School (Local rate): Varies MEDIAN HOME PRICES BY SCHOOL DISTRICT, 2010 District Sold Median Average North Kitsap: 550 $279,173 $308,452 Bainbridge Is: 253 $542,000 $640,745 Bremerton: 401 $178,000 $189,489 Central Kitsap: 460 $240,000 $260,768 South Kitsap: 756 $229,998 $243,916 MEDIAN HOME PRICES SINCE 2002 Kitsap County 2002: $166,050 2007: $290,342 2003: $184,000 2008: $265,000 2004: $206,500 2009: $244,499 2005: $250,000 2010: $240,000 2006: $275,000

TAX REVENUE All State Taxes: Sales Taxes: Retail Sales: Use Tax: Motor Fuels:

2006 $15,525,437,000 $9,261,147,000 $6,882,255,000 $471,744,000 $1,056,524,000

ASSESSED VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY 2010: $28,434,461,783 2005: $23,348,211,078 TYPICAL NORTH KITSAP PROPERTY TAX (Based on the median assessed value in each area)

2008: 2009: 2010: 2011:

Assessed Value $364,700 $353,970 $326,260 $305,040

Total Levy 8.6187 9.1225 9.9795 10.7335

Regular taxes $2,186 $2,230 $2,218 $2,226

Voted taxes $957 $999 $1,038 $1,048

Total taxes $3,143 $3,229 $3,256 $3,274

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AdvertisersIndex Introduction......................................3 Map of North Kitsap............ 32-33 Quick Reference.........................6-7 What’s Inside....................................5 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Ascend Art Gallery......................12 Bloedel Reserve Winery............19 Clearwater Casino.......................26 Firehouse Movie Theater...........50 Island Video.....................................50 Olympic Outdoor Center.........63 The Point Casino............................2 Port Gamble Museum.................63 Poulsbo Chamber.........................55 Son’s of Norway – Poulsbo.......12 Village Music...................................53 AUTO DEALERS SERVICE & SUPPLY Flying Wrench................................53 Keyport Auto Repair...................23 Kitsap Tire.......................................14 Liberty Bay Auto Center.............6 BANKING, FINANCIAL & INSURANCE Allstate, Bill Hubbard Insurance..........................................14 Kitsap Credit Union.................... 64 Peninsula Credit Union...............34 DANCE & MUSIC STUDIOS Galletta School of Dance & Performing Arts............................17 EDUCATION & CHILDCARE Christ the King Academy...........37 Island School...................................38 Martha & Mary Childcare..........36 Voyager Montessori.....................53 FITNESS, SPORTS &

RECREATION Sport Haus......................................17 Olympic Outdoor Center.........63 HEALTHCARE Acupuncture & Wellness...........31 Anderson Dental & Denture....61 Eric Thanem Massage Therapy.18 Island Health & Rehab.................59 KPS Health Plans...........................34 Kingston Dental, Sean Couch...47 Kitsap Community Resources.39 Martha & Mary Healthcare.......36 Montclair Park...............................13 Poulsbo Village Chiropractic.....17 Sound Naturopathic Clinic ......15 Visiting Angels................................21 LODGING Guest House Int. Inn & Suites..18 Port Gamble Guest Houses......63 Poulsbo Chamber.........................55 PET SERVICES Companion Animal Center.......20 Poulsbo Veterinary Clinic..........17 REAL ESTATE & construction Action Now Property Management...................................24 Sentinel Construction...................3 Sohn Real Estate............................21 Jan Zufelt/John L Scott................51 RESTAURANTS, EATERIES Angel’s Moe Joe Espresso..........50 Aroy Dy Thai..................................14 Central Market................................9 Clearwater Casino.......................26 Gamble Bay Coffee......................63 Gliding Eagle...................................29 Gluten Free Bakery & Market... 17 Grub Hut.........................................51 Keyport Mercantile & Deli........23

Kingston Pizza Factory...............51 Los Cazadores Taqueria.............14 Mike’s Four Star BBQ..................63 Oak Table........................................50 Point Casino.....................................2 Port Gamble General Store & Cafe’...................................................63 Poulsbo Woodfired Pizza..........12 Sheila’s Portside Restaurant & Bar...................................................... 11 Sogno Di Vino................................10 Sweet Life Cakery.........................50 Tea Room at Port Gamble........63 The Loft........................................... 11 Tizley’s Europub............................11 Westside Pizza...............................10 RETAIL The Artful Ewe..............................63 Beachside Gifts..............................13 Bloedel Reserve Winery............19 Blue Heron Jewelry......................10 Book Stop........................................10 Cat’s Meow.....................................11 Central Market................................9 Clever Gifts....................................50 Custom Hearth.............................19 The Dauntless Bookstore..........63 Eloisa.................................................10 Europa BottleShop.......................11 Gifts of Promise............................12 Gliding Eagle...................................29 Gluten Free Bakery & Market... 17 Hearts & Homespun...................11 Indi Studio........................................12 Indigo Plum......................................11 Jen’s Attic.........................................50 Keyport Mercantile & Deli........23 Kitchen Karousel..........................10 Kingston Farmer’s Market.........50 Kingston Quilt...............................50 Liberty Bay Books........................11 Lucky Star Clothing......................50 Maple Grove Cottage.................12 Marina Market................................12 Nancy’s Green Garden...............50

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