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Central Kitsap & Port Orchard 2019

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Celebrate the Season! Please join us for these FREE family fun events: At the Library - A Magic Show & Kid’s Crafts EPOpians Elementary Choir, Kitsap Community Chorale, Whitman Jr. High Gold & Blazer Choirs South Kitsap High School Chamber Choir Decorated Christmas Tree Contest on Bay Street Christmas Lane Decorated Boat Contest Christmas Tree Lighting & Clock Tower Chimes Arrival of Santa & Mrs. Santa on Fire Truck South Kitsap High School Marching Band Dance Performances @ The Dance Gallery Free Hayrides, Crafts & Refreshments Special thanks to our In-Kind Sponsors! Arthritis Foundation- Pacific NW Chapter, Brad Paige – Caseco, Cookie’s Pet Corner & Wash – Dan McNab, Dance Gallery, Dee Coppola, Fathoms O’ Fun, Graphic Reflections Heritage Foursquare Church, Knights of Pythias, Olympic Peninsula Antique Tractor Club Pat Oster & Wife Karlee as Santa & Mrs. Santa, Port of Bremerton – Port Orchard Marina Port Orchard Bay Street Association, Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce Port Orchard Library, Port Orchard Auxiliary - SKFR, Ron Armbrust - Firefighter Soroptimists, Scott McClendon’s Hardware, Sidney Museum & Arts Association Sinclair Inlet Yacht Club, Terry Bontrager, Woodside Animal Hospital

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Season’s greetings Despite the days growing shorter and colder, a festive air begins to take hold in Kitsap County throughout the holiday season. Each year Kitsap residents embody the spirit of giving by donating to local fundraisers, food charities and other charitable organizations, groups and causes, in order to bring some holiday cheer to those who, were it not for their kindness, might not be able to celebrate this special time of year. The holidays are also a time for community to come together through free events and festivities. It is also a time for Kitsap’s residents to support local business by visiting the many specialty shops all around the county as they search for that perfect gift for a loved one.

In order to help you, the reader, in your holiday preparations, shopping, or just getting into the festive spirit, we here at Sound Publishing welcome you to 2019’s Tis the Season Holiday Guide. Within the pages of this special publication you will find useful holiday recommendations from Central Kitsap Reporter and Port Orchard Independent staffers. Additionally, you can find a list of holiday events coming up throughout Central and South Kitsap as well. So whether you’re looking for a preview of the upcoming Holiday Gift and Food Fair by the Central Kitsap Reporter’s Tyler Shuey, or if you’re looking for tips on where to find that perfect holiday gift from the Port Orchard Independent’s Bob Smith, Tis the Season has you covered. We hope you enjoy and find this special publication to be helpful. From everyone here at Sound Publishing, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season.

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Port Orchard EVENTS

PORT ORCHARD — “Holiday on the Bay” is the theme for the Thanksgiving and Christmas season in downtown Port Orchard this year, according to Christine Stansbery of the Port Orchard Bay Street Association, an organization of merchants in the downtown area. Stansbery said this will be the second year in which merchants along Bay Street will decorate Port Orchard’s main downtown thoroughfare in the holiday spirit.

HOLIDAY MARKET VENDORS AT THE PORT ORCHARD PUBLIC MARKET Nov. 22-Dec. 22

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Here’s a list of holiday events taking place through the remainder of November and until the end of December:

Nov. 29

BLACK FRIDAY EVENT AT GIGI’S BLACK BEER FRIDAY AT SLAUGHTER COUNTY BREWING

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4TH FRIDAY AT JOSEPHINE’S MERCANTILE Nov. 22, 23, 30

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CRAFTS WITH KIDS AT THE SIDNEY ART GALLERY

SHOP SMALL SATURDAY ON BAY STREET

PICTURES WITH SANTA AT THE LOG CABIN MUSEUM

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE DISPLAY PORT ORCHARD PUBLIC MARKET

SANTA AT THE MARKET - PORT ORCHARD PUBLIC MARKET

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Dec. 24

HOLIDAY FASHION SHOW/GRAND OPENINGS - PORT ORCHARD PUBLIC MARKET

CHRISTMAS EVE SPECIAL EVENT AT GIGI’S Dec. 27

Dec. 7

CHIMES & LIGHTS FESTIVAL - TREE LIGHTING AND AN APPEARANCE BY SANTA JINGLE BELL RUN POOCH & PURR PARADE QUEERLY BELOVED GENDER VARIETY SHOW - HOLIDAY EDITION AT SLAUGHTER COUNTY BREWING Dec. 14, 15

35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT OLDE CENTRAL ANTIQUE MALL

4TH FRIDAY AT JOSEPHINE’S MERCANTILE Dec. 29

YUKON DO IT MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON Dec. 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT SLAUGHTER COUNTY BREWING

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Bremerton & Silverdale EVENTS

Nov. 30

Dec. 6

SILVERDALE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

2 to 5:30 p.m. Silverdale Antiques, 9490 Silverdale Way Tractor rides through old town, hot beverages, food, crafts, live entertainment including Brownsville Elementary carolers, face painting and balloon tying.

5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Bremerton and Manette The Art Walk features galleries, retail shops, studios, museums, and restaurants displaying creative talent found in the city’s growing art scene.

Nov. 30, Dec. 1

Dec. 7

6TH ANNUAL JINGLE FEST

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Kitsap County Fairgrounds, President’s Hall 1250 NW Fairgrounds Road Bremerton, WA 98311 Two day event; free parking and admission to this show features a selection of exhibitors and crafters offering a wide array of gifts and personal items. The goal is to provide a fun holiday shopping experience while raising funds and awareness for Meals on Wheels Kitsap. Visit mealsonwheelskitsap.org for more details.

3RD ANNUAL CRAFT BAZAAR IN SEABECK

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crosby Community Club, 2135 Christopher Rd. Seabeck Event features holiday shopping, food, music, games and prizes. Take pictures with Santa and take part in the Ugly Sweater Contest. The winner gets a family dinner sponsored by Camp Union Pizzeria.

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Dec. 7, 8

FAMILY HOLIDAY ORIGAMI ORNAMENTS

4TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

4 to 6 p.m. Kitsap Regional Library - Silverdale, 3450 NW Carlton St. Families are invited to create unique ornaments together. Youth ages 8 and older and their adults will make an origami figure placed inside a clear globe. This program will be led by artist Shirley Sakatani Skifstad. Dec. 5

PHIL VASSAR & LONESTAR - THE HOLIDAY & HITS TOUR

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (both days) Kitsap County Fairgrounds Van Zee Building 1274 NW Fairgrounds Rd NW, Bremerton Over 30 vendors featuring handmade soaps, wooden signs, jewelry, knitted/ crocheted/sewn items and more. Hosted by the Central Kitsap Food Backpacks 4 Kids Program.

7:30 p.m. Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton This holiday season, fans will enjoy all their hits, holiday favorites, plus the Christmas hit “Not So Silent Night,” cowritten and performed together. Lonestar & Phil Vassar rock the night with the Hits including “Amazed,” “I’m Already There,” “What About Now,” “Carlene,” “I’m Alright,” “ByeBye,” and many more. Fans are in for a once-in-a-lifetime treat as the bands sing “Just Another Day In Paradise” and “Walking In Memphis” together. The crowd will also leave full of the holiday spirit as the guys sing holiday favorites such as “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,” “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” “Not So Silent Night,” and many more!

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MAGIC IN MANETTE

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON TALENT SHOWCASE

5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Downtown Manette, 2100 E 11th St. Bremerton, WA 98310 Santa will arrive on a fire truck and Santa’s grotto will be located in the Manette Saloon. Come take a “Selfie with Santa.” Christmas carols, tree lighting, music and treats provided.

BREMERTON SYMPHONY AND CHORAL: MERRY & BRIGHT

3 p.m. Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center, 1500 13th Street Music Director Alan Futterman, Director and Conductor LeeAnne Campos. Featuring Lyrica, Ladies Choral Ensemble of Puget Sound, Soren Grier (Harpist), Britten - A Ceremony of Carols, Tchaikovsky - Romeo and Juliet, Rimsky-Korsakov - Polonaise from “Christmas Eve”, Futterman - Navidad Nuestra, Anderson - Christmas Festival. Ticket prices: $28 general admission, $15 student, $10 youth, 10% military discount

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Avenue Bremerton The Admiral’s annual holiday tradition is full of music and dance from the area’s most talented performers. Come cheer on your family and friends as we showcase local talent in a show that delights audiences year after year. Tickets start at $15, Upper Balcony $15, Balcony $15, Loge $20, Main Floor $26 (Dinner / Dessert Menus) Dec. 20

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton A powerful story of redemption, Charles Dickens’ “A

Christmas Carol,” has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of holiday joy. Ebenezer Scrooge, that most unrepentant and miserly of fellows is made to see the light as he survives a merciless battery of revelations by the ghosts of his own life: Jacob Marley and the Christmas Spirits of Past, Present, and Future. Tickets start at $23, Upper Balcony $23, Balcony $42, Loge $57, Main Floor $72. Dec. 21

$6 MOVIE NIGHT: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

Doors open at 6 p.m., film starts at 7 p.m. Admiral Theatre, 515 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton Lookout Whoville! The Grinch (Jim Carrey) is planning to ruin Christmas and only Cindy Lou Who can stop him. Dec. 21

MEET SANTA IN OLALLA

Starting at 10 a.m. Santa and his elf will again be taking a ride around Olalla in his golf cart. St. Nick will be handing out popsicles from the North Pole and taking pictures with all of the good boys and girls. For route information and updates visit facebook.com/santaaroundolalla/

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NOVEMBER 22, 2019 Since retiring in 2011, Andersen said he’s had more time in the last few years to devote toward making the show as good as it can be. “We’ve had more time to work on the show and make it better behind the scenes so we’re more efficient and (have) better advertising that’s helped get the word out to a lot of potential customers.” The event tries to filter in new exhibitors each year in order to offer the community a wide variety of crafts to choose from. “The quality has improved over the years,” he said. “The attendance has been unbelievable, it’s gotten bigger and better every year. That helps make it a successful show.” Featured this year will be painter Jack Babcock, who has spent over 30 years crafting his style portraying realistic scenes of Mt. Ranier, barns and landscapes throughout the Cascade region. Babcock has been involved in galleries throughout the area and was recently named a featured artist at the Clymer Museum of Art in Ellensburg. Babcock uses a limited color palette in his paintings, using only three or four colors. Festive patrons at this year’s fair will be no doubt take interest in his painted glass ornaments, which he has been crafting since 1982. Babcock estimates he’s painted over 3,000 glass ornaments.

Holiday Gift & Food Fair BY TYLER SHUEY Kitsap News Group

The Holiday Gift & Food Fair has been a staple in Kitsap County for the past 33 years, offering holiday enthusiasts an opportunity to add some unique character to their festive collections, or for those simply looking to help contribute to a few worthy local causes. The 33rd Holiday Gift & Food Fair will be held once again the weekend before Thanksgiving at the Kitsap Sun Pavilion. According to organizer Dave Andersen, the Gift & Food Fair is the largest and best-handcrafted show on the peninsula. Nearly 180 booths will be set up for artists and food exhibitors to showcase their handcrafted and homemade products. Items for sale include artisanal woodworkings, paintings, framed photographs, decorative Christmas

items, pottery, handmade jewelry, clothing, birdhouses, handbags, children’s items and much more. Admission is good for all three days, starting Friday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event also hosts a little holiday charity by collecting food for several local food banks, and the Salvation Army. Local Marines will also be onsite collecting toys for Toys for Tots. Andersen estimated that the event gathered some four or five pickup-truckloads worth of food each year. Andersen is also credited with starting this tradition at its inauguration, 33

years ago. Andersen noted that the show also held the honor of being the first such show held at the Kitsap Sun Pavilion all those years ago. “It’s kind of just grown year after year since then, where it’s gotten better Northwest professional artists to be exhibitors,” Anderson said. “We go to a lot of shows looking for unique craft items and that helped us eventually get better and better exhibitors in the show for people to attend in this area.”

Also featured at the 2019 Gift & Food Fair will be Marshall Mahler. Mahler has been a professional photographer for more than 20 years, spending his first nine years as a portrait photographer before transitioning to outdoor and nature photography. “Traveling and exploring nature to find and capture great photos of unique places and wildlife is a challenging, but enjoyable endeavor,” Mahler said. Visit holidaygiftfair.com for more information on this year’s show.

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

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NOVEMBER 22, 2019

‘TIS THE SEASON While we have yet to see the first snow of the season, the chill of the “Wonderland Winter Lager” will have you fully ready for a stormy stroll.

Frightful weather is no match for Wonderland. A blend of five different malts lends a deep rich color & mild roast character refined by five weeks of lagering at near-freezing temperatures. Made from German Herbrucker, Nugget and Saaz hops, this 7 percent ABV brew is available now on tap and in 22-ounce bottles. Ringing in the holiday season with a medley fit for the classic ballet is the “Nutcracker Spiced Ale” which will have a limited 22-ounce bottle and draft release on Nov. 21. This small-batch brew is full of dark roasted malt, fruit, and spice, and has been a special tradition at Silver City since 2005. Its distinctive Belgian yeast adds a spicy character, as do additions of brown sugar, ginger root, and mandarin peel. This brew is sure to send the lords a-leaping at 10 percent ABV. In Poulsbo, the Slippery Pig Brewery has a host of seasonal brews coming out this winter, including a super-secret collaboration due out at the end of November. On tap now is “Hog Thai’d” a 9.5 percent Belgian style beer that was a crowd favorite three years ago but hasn’t been made since due to the complexity of the recipe. This beer has a smokey coconut flavor that adds the spice from the curry leaves. It was well-received at Seattle’s Great Pumpkin Beer Festival in October.

Beers for Holiday Cheers! BY KEN PARK Kitsap News Group Kitsap County is fortunate to have a host of breweries that put out special seasonal brews to enjoy throughout the holidays. Hood Canal Brewery in Kingston currently has its Southpoint Porter on tap and available in 22-ounce bottles. This 5.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) brew will give your tastebuds the feeling of sipping coffee with your preferred dessert with its roasted nut and coffee scents with a creamy smooth taste. Coming soon is the Lilliwaup Doppelbock a 10 percent ABV semi-sweet, very drinkable lager with hints of caramel. Rainy Daze in Poulsbo has two holiday specials on tap. The barrel-aged “Santa’s Tea Bag” is a winter warmer ringing in at 10.2 percent ABV, made with molasses, maple syrup, orange zest and a special blend of holiday tea and has been aged in bourbon barrels for just over a year. If you’re looking for something lighter in alcohol but still full of holiday-inspired flavor, Rainy Daze also has its “Frosty Chairlift” winter ale at 6.9 percent ABV. Made from northern brewer, Chinook and Golding hops, this brew is a winter

delight, sure to warm up the hop drinker in your life. Silver City Brewery in Bremerton boasts four holiday specials. The “Old Scrooge Christmas Ale,” which is now available on tap and in 22-ounce bottles has intriguing notes of apple, cherry and apricot, which abound from the long boil time, cool fermentation and extended aging, resulting in a dark, malty 8.5 percent ABV ale. Celebrate this year’s release and save some for the next, as this beer, made from Columbus and Willamette hops matures wonderfully when cellared. Next up is the Bourbon Barrel aged “Old Scrooge” which had a limited bottle release on Halloween. It boasts a smooth mellowing kiss of bourbon followed by the familiar taste of Old Scrooge. A long slumber in single-use Kentucky Bourbon barrels marries fruity esters and rich malt body with cherry, wood, and vanilla. This brew is also made from Columbus and Willamette hops and has an ABV of 9.6 percent and is available in 500-milliliter bottles.

Next on tap is the “Borghild Imperial Porter,” a 9.8 percent ABV beer made with large amounts of oats and rye to create a balance of spicy and creamy flavors. This beer is named for Slippery Pig owner, Dave Lambert’s father-in-law’s mother, whose name Borghild, literally translates to “fortified for battle.” We don’t know if this beer will have you fortified for battle, but it will surely have you fortified for a long winter night. Finally, the pig will be releasing a super secretive collaboration at the end of November. The only thing we know about it is that it’s 11.5 percent ABV and will be available for limited release. Valhöll Brewing, also in Poulsbo, currently has its 5 percent ABV “American Wheat Blood Orange IPA” on tap for the merry beer drinker. While on Nov. 29 as part of its Valhölliday Celebration, it will release its Valhölliday Chocolate Milk stout, a drink worthy of Santa Claus himself at 7 percent ABV. Finally, Western Red Brewing will ring in the holiday season with a new brew, a 10.5 percent ABV Baltic porter made with roasted chocolate and aged vanilla to bring out that sweet holiday taste. WRB will also be bringing back its “Triple Buck IPA.” This 10 percent ABV, citrusy drink is made from Columbus and Motueka hops, which gives it a lime aroma. Finally, you won’t have to travel all the way to Scotland for this Scotch brew. “Daddy Saw Bucks” is a wee heavy Scotch ale collaboration with Cash Brewing out of Silverdale. Though this holiday season it comes with an additional ingredient, maple syrup and it’s aged in Scotch oak barrels. Just like Slippery Pig, these brews at Western Red and Valhöll are only available on tap at their Poulsbo locations, but gift cards and growler fills could turn these seasonal beers into fine holiday gift for your special cicerone.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Port Orchard’s Bay Street places an emphasis on ‘unique’ BY BOB SMITH Kitsap News Group

Christmas shopping these days is getting easier and easier to do. It’s surely easy enough to make a mad dash to the local big-box store or shop for presents online in order to check off your Christmas list. But finding just the right present — something those stores oftentimes come up short on — continues to bedevil lots of shoppers. These days, it seems the most appreciated gift is one that’s unique and often a one-of-a-kind quirky treasure. That’s where Bay Street merchants in Port Orchard offer a leg up on the countless Black Friday retailers who peddle “more of the same” to holiday shoppers. Christine Stansbery of the Port Orchard Bay Street Association, a collection of small retail businesses operating downtown, assures shoppers they will be able find “unique” and “one of a kind” items with little difficulty. She said visitors to Bay Street will be able to “shop small, shop local” on Small Business Saturday on Saturday, Nov. 30. “You will find that perfect gift for your hard-to-shop-for friends and family members,” Stansbery said. The POBSA spokeswoman said Port Orchard will be decked out for the holidays leading up to the town’s annual Festival of Chimes & Lights on Saturday, Dec. 7. The highlight of that festive day is the lighting of the community’s Christmas tree at City Hall and the arrival of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP And then there’s the shopping. Stansbery shared with us

a sampling of small — but unique — gift items that can be purchased locally on Bay Street: Looking for a great selection of gifts that remind you of Port Orchard and Washington state? Josephine’s Mercantile, 701 Bay Street, has a delightful array of posters, postcards, artwork and apparel that have incorporated the unique look of this area on them. 360-621-8841. www.josephinesmerc. com Former Amtrak attendant J. Louis King had his camera nearby to capture images all along the Empire Builder rail route during his career. Those scenic images he took are available for purchase, with framed prints selling for less than $30 at Studio 724, located at 724 Bay Street. King is planning the King Louis Polar Express Train Art Show in December. Carter & Co., a Port Orchard candy confectionery at 707 Bay Street, is a dependable go-to shop to purchase solid chocolate Christmas trees, Christmas cookies and holiday chocolates. carterandco.biz.

Looking for handmade items to give as stocking stuffers? Sidney Art Gallery & Museum, a block up the hill on Sidney Avenue above Bay Street, is known for its wide selection of local artwork, handcrafted gifts, ornaments and cards specially made for the Christmas holiday. It may be several weeks until Christmas Day, but it’s never too early to get your art custom-framed in one-of-a-kind fashion. Custom Picture Framing on Bay Street, 821 Bay Street, can be contacted at 360-876-1031 and www. facebook.com/lovetocustomframe/. Holiday shopping can make one hungry and thirsty. On Bay Street, Stansbery recommends shoppers head to one of several food and beverage establishments:

PENINSULA BEVCO, 100 Harrison Ave. 360-710-2796. www.facebook.com/peninsulabevco/.

THE DOCK BAR & EATERY, 715 Bay Street. 360-602-0276. www.facebook.com/thedockbareatery/.

BAY STREET BISTRO, 834 Bay Street, 360-602-0310. www.

For coffee-mad Pacific Northwesterners, Coffee Oasis at 807 Bay Street is a close-by coffee shop with an eclectic supply of all things caffeine. The shop also helps employ folks needing a boost in life. 360-602-0407. thecoffeeoasis.com.

facebook.com/BayStreetBistro/.

Keelee’s Kloset is a small boutique that primarily sells children’s and baby clothing and accessories. It also specializes in custom sewing, embroidery and heat transfer. 360-328-8855. www.facebook.com/KeeleesKloset/.

LA PALAPA MEXICAN GRILL, 150 Harrison Ave. 360-4432272. www.facebook.com/PalapaMexicanGrill/.

THE BRICK HOUSE, 714 Bay Street. 360-876-0519. www. facebook.com/BH714BarAndGrill/.

SLAUGHTER COUNTY BREWING, 1307 Bay Street. 360329-2340. www.facebook.com/SlaughterCountyBrewing/.

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

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13 items and amenities that help make it a worthwhile holiday experience for families. Wreaths, garlands, and tree stands are among the items available. Staff also conduct a tree flocking operation for those who want that snowy look added to their tree. Free hot apple cider awaits all visitors inside Noble House, which also has a warm wood stove inside as well. On the weekends, Santa pays visits to the farm for photos with families and wagon rides around the farm. “It’s kind of become a tradition for so many families,” Billick said. “We try to keep adding more stuff that’s free for the family just to make it a long-lasting family tradition. It’s fun, we enjoy it.” Billick mentioned one particular family who has been coming to the farm since it opened in 1960; four generations’ worth. “We’ve got a number of families like that where two or three generations have been coming to the farm,” he said. “In the last 10 years, we’ve actually doubled our sales because of that. We have done absolutely no advertising for the last five years, it’s strictly word of mouth.”

Finding that perfect tree Huberts Tree Farm: family tradition since 1960 BY TYLER SHUEY Kitsap News Group The holiday season often brings various holiday traditions for local families. For many Kitsap County locals, the holidays are marked by taking a trip down to Huberts Christmas Tree farm along Seabeck Highway, in search of the perfect Christmas tree. The farm opened in 1960 with the Huberts family owning the property and running the business. When the Huberts decided to retire 10 years ago, they didn’t have anybody in the family to pass it down to, so they turned to an employee and close friend in an effort to pass on the farm. Randy Billick along with his family, have owned and operated Huberts Christmas Trees for the past decade. Billick has worked on the farm in some capacity for about 47 years, starting as a young kid. The 125-acre property has about 75 to 80 acres devoted solely to various kinds of Christmas trees. Billick stated that the farm has close to 100,000 planted trees. With a farm of this size, it requires maintenance most of the year so that the Christmas trees are in the best possible condition by the time the holidays roll around.

According to Billick, the process starts in January with the cleaning of the fields and planting of trees, followed by fertilizing and weed control in the Spring. The Summer months are devoted to shearing and pruning the trees before field cleanup and preparation for the opening of the farm for sales. “During the Summer we have anywhere from four to six [employees],” Billick said of the off-season work. “When we get to the sales season it’s about 12 to 15 of us on the weekends to take care of sales.” On average, Billick estimated he sells somewhere between 4,500 and 5,000 . The farm sells 13 different kinds of Christmas trees, with the Noble fir being the most popular among buyers. Other varieties of trees include Nordmann fir, grand fir, Douglas fir, Norway spruce, blue spruce, white pine, and alpine fir. “We’ve probably got one of the largest varieties of trees around the region,” Billick said. Although Christmas trees are by far the biggest appeal of the farm, Huberts Christmas Trees also provides other

This year, the farm will be collecting food donations for the Central Kitsap Food Bank, which can be dropped off at the farm from Nov. 29 to Dec. 15 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Toys for Tots will also be collected at the farm. Currently, much of the Billick family are helping out with the operation of the farm, as their time will soon come to take over. According to Billick, his son and grandson are the two ideal candidates to succeed his tenure as head of the farm. Billick’s son has been around the business since he was just a toddler. “They’re probably the ones who are most interested,” he said. “My hopes are that my grandson will be about 18 at the time that I’m thinking of being just a helper and not the owner and manager anymore.” “We’ve got a lot of family that’s interested, it’s just finding the ones that want to do all the tree work through the year or the ones that just want to come out during the Christmas season on the weekends and be involved in sales. We’re hoping to keep it going for many years.” Huberts Christmas Trees will have an early weekend opening Saturday, Nov. 23 from noon to 4 p.m., followed by the regularly scheduled opening from Nov. 29 to Dec. 15.

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