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A Supplement to the Port Orchard Independent

SOUTH KITSAP ALMANAC 2015 | 3

The South Kitsap communi-ty’s identity is anchored in its connections to the past

with landmarks, historic buildings, docks, churches.

Port Orchard, the county seat, is surrounded by smaller towns and communities such as Manchester, South Colby, Southworth, Harper, Olalla and Burley.

South Kitsap offers state and county parks, scenic drives, walking trails and paths, shopping, and activ-ities such as bowling, a modern and vintage movie theatre, playhouse, veterans memorial and museum.

Port Orchard’s charming down-town waterfront features antique shops, dining with local brews and bites, walking paths, a playground and community park for family friendly activities.

There are many businesses and restaurants along Mile Hill Drive and Bethel Avenue.

There is extensive public access to waterfronts. Marinas offer guest moorage which are within walking distance to several shops and attrac-tions, including the waterfront park which hosts the weekly farmers markets and monthly art walk, along with annual cars shows and festivals on the bay.

One of the best ways to get to Seattle is by foot ferry from Port Orchard to the Bremerton Ferry Terminal, or by crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

Welcome to South Kitsap

Playground at Marina Waterfront Park

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The South Kitsap communi-ty’s identity is anchored in its connections to the past

with landmarks, historic buildings, docks, churches.

Port Orchard, the county seat, is surrounded by smaller towns and communities such as Manchester, South Colby, Southworth, Harper, Olalla and Burley.

South Kitsap offers state and county parks, scenic drives, walking trails and paths, shopping, and activ-ities such as bowling, a modern and vintage movie theatre, playhouse, veterans memorial and museum.

Port Orchard’s charming down-town waterfront features antique shops, dining with local brews and bites, walking paths, a playground and community park for family friendly activities.

There are many businesses and restaurants along Mile Hill Drive and Bethel Avenue.

There is extensive public access to waterfronts. Marinas offer guest moorage which are within walking distance to several shops and attrac-tions, including the waterfront park which hosts the weekly farmers markets and monthly art walk, along with annual cars shows and festivals on the bay.

One of the best ways to get to Seattle is by foot ferry from Port Orchard to the Bremerton Ferry Terminal, or by crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

Welcome to South Kitsap

Playground at Marina Waterfront Park

Seagull Calling Contest

Manchester Salmon Bake

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AIRPORTSBremerton National Airport: 360-674-2381Port Orchard Airport: 206-581-6611ANIMAL WELFAREKitsap Animal Control: 1-800-827-7387Kitsap Humane Society: 360-692-6977www.kitsaphumane.orgState Department of Fish and Wildlife: 360-902-2200 or 1-800-477-6224 (emergency only)www/wdfw.wa.govWest Sound Wildlife Shelter206-855-9057 • www.westsoundwildlife.org

CHAMBER OF COMMERCEPort Orchard Chamber of Commerce1014 Bay Street #3, Port Orchard, WA 98366360-876-3505 • www.portotchard.com

COURTSKitsap Superior Court: 360-337-7140Kitsap District Court: 360-337-7144Port Orchard Municipal Court: 360-876-1701CRISIS SERVICESDomestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-562-6025Sexual Assault 24-Hour Hotline: 360-479-8500Suicide Prevention Helpline: 1-800-843-4793Veterans’ Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255Washington Poison Center: 1-800-732-6985

FOOD BANKSSouth Kitsap Helpline1012 Mitchell Ave., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-876-4089 • www.skhelpline.org

GHP FIsh4425 Burnham Dr., Gig Harbor, WA 98332

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QUICK REFERENCE

COUNTY GOVERNMENTKitsap County619 Division St., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-337-7053 • www.kitsapgov.com

County Commission614 Division St., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-337-7146District 1: Rob Gelder, [email protected] 2: Charlotte Garrido, [email protected] 3: Ed Wolfe, [email protected]

DepartmentsAuditor and Election Division: 360-337-7129Assessor: 360-337-7160Clerk: 360-337-7164Community Development: 360-337-5777Coroner: 360-337-4942Fire Marshal: 360-337-5777Parks and Recreation: 360-337-5350Prosecutor: 360-337-7174Treasurer: 360-337-7135

CITY GOVERNMENTPort Orchard City Hall216 Prospect St., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-876-4407 • Fax 360-895-9029www.cityofportorchard.usHours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday(Closed all federal holidays)

Mayor: Tim Matthes: 360-440-6483, [email protected] Council MembersJohn Clauson: 360-340-2712, [email protected] Lucarelli: 608-347-7508, [email protected] Childs: 360-443-2611, [email protected] Cartwright: 360-271-2237, [email protected] Chang: 360-876-5077, [email protected] Putaansuu: [email protected] Ashby: 360-731-0778, [email protected]

City Clerk360-876-4407, [email protected] Services:• Communication with mayor and council• Residential parking permits• Licenses and permits: pets, fireworks stands/displays, taxi cabs, cabaret, peddler/hawker, public events,

• Council agendas, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions• Contracts/agreements• Claims for damages• Street vacations• Risk management• Public records requests

City Treasurer360-876-5139, Fax 360-985-9029Services:• Water and sewer work orders for new service• Water and sewer utility billing email• Business licenses• Paid parking permits• Accounting/reporting/budgeting• Capital assets• Debt service• Grant management• Investments• ULID #1

Public Works360-876-4991, Fax [email protected] Works Shop360-876-2722, Fax 360-876-4607-After hours water/sewer emergences: 9-1-1Services:• Site development (SDAP)• Excavation/grading/clearing• Stormwater• Infrastructure - roads, water, sewer, sidewalks• Signs down/street lights out• Spring/fall clean up

• McCormick Woods STEP System (septic)• Active Club

Department of Community Development360-874-5533, Fax [email protected]:• Building permits and inspections• Annexations• Boundary line adjustments• Rezoning• Conditional use permits• Code enforcement

Municipal Court360-876-1701, Fax 360-895-3071 [email protected]:• Misdemeanor criminal cases• Traffic, non-traffic, and parking infractions• Domestic violence protection orders• Civil actions of $75,000 or less• Small claims up to $5,000• Any violations of Port Orchard Municipal Code

Port Orchard Police Department546 Bay St., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-876-1700 • Fax [email protected] Call 9-1-1 for an emergencyServices: • Accident reports• Conceal weapons permits• Other inquiries


SCHOOL DISTRICTSouth Kitsap School District Office2689 Hoover Ave. SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-874-7000, Fax 360-874-7068Superintendent: Dr. Michelle Reid36-874-6400, Ext. [email protected]

Elementary Schools:BURLEY GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY100 SW Lakebay Blvd.Port Orchard, WA 98367360-443-3110

EAST PORT ORCHARD ELEMENTARY2649 Hoover Ave. SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3229

HIDDEN CREEK ELEMENTARY5455 Converse Road SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3109

MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY1901 California Avenue EastPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3230

MULLENIX RIDGE ELEMENTARY3900 SE Mullenix RoadPort Orchard, WA 98367360-443-3349

OLALLA ELEMENTARY6100 SE Denny Bond Blvd.Olalla, WA 98359360-443-3399

ORCHARD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY2288 Fircreat Drive SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3604

SIDNEY GLEN ELEMENTARY500 SW Birch RoadPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3400

SOUTH COLBY ELEMENTARY3281 Banner Road SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3529

SUNNYSLOPE ELEMENTARY4183 Sunnyslope Road SWPort Orchard, WA 98367360-443-3229

Middle Schools:CEDAR HEIGHTS JUNIOR HIGH2200 Pottery Ave.Port Orchard, WA 98366

360-874-6420

JOHN SEDGWICK JUNIOR HIGH8995 SE SedgwickPort Orchard, WA 98366360-874-6430

MARCUS WHITMAS JUNIOR HIGH1887 Madrona DrivePort Orchard, WA 98366360-874-6440

High Schools:SOUTH KITSAP HIGH SCHOOL425 Mitchell AvenuePort Orchard, WA 98366360-874-5600

DISCOVERY ALTERNATIVE HIGH2150 Fircrest Drive SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3704

Other Schools:MADRONA HEIGHT DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL PROGRAM2150 Fircrest Drive SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3625

EXPLORER ACADEMY1723 Wolves DrivePort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3524

Business ServicesTracy Patterson, assistant superintendent

[email protected]

AthleticsDirector: Ed Santos, [email protected]

Career and Technical Education (CTE)Director: Sara Hatfield, [email protected]

Communications and Community RelationsCommunications Specialist and Public Information Officer: Amy Miller, [email protected]

Community Transition Program (CTP)Director: Robin Christman360-874-5700, Ext. [email protected]

Educational ServicesDave Colombini, assistant [email protected]

Facilities and OperationsDirector: Tom O’Brien360-874-6000, [email protected]

Food and Nutrition ServicesDirector: Ariane [email protected]

Human ResourcesMisty Dieffenbach, assist [email protected]

Information Technology ServicesDirector: Derry Lyons360-874-7047, [email protected]

Special EducationDirector: Dolorita [email protected]

Teaching and LearningDirector: Shannon [email protected]

Transportation ServicesDirector: Joe Rosapepe360-874-7090

Visual and Performing ArtsDirector: Bob Cooper, [email protected]


AIRPORTSBremerton National Airport: 360-674-2381Port Orchard Airport: 206-581-6611ANIMAL WELFAREKitsap Animal Control: 1-800-827-7387Kitsap Humane Society: 360-692-6977www.kitsaphumane.orgState Department of Fish and Wildlife: 360-902-2200 or 1-800-477-6224 (emergency only)www/wdfw.wa.govWest Sound Wildlife Shelter206-855-9057 • www.westsoundwildlife.org

CHAMBER OF COMMERCEPort Orchard Chamber of Commerce1014 Bay Street #3, Port Orchard, WA 98366360-876-3505 • www.portotchard.com

COURTSKitsap Superior Court: 360-337-7140Kitsap District Court: 360-337-7144Port Orchard Municipal Court: 360-876-1701CRISIS SERVICESDomestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-562-6025Sexual Assault 24-Hour Hotline: 360-479-8500Suicide Prevention Helpline: 1-800-843-4793Veterans’ Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255Washington Poison Center: 1-800-732-6985

FOOD BANKSSouth Kitsap Helpline1012 Mitchell Ave., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-876-4089 • www.skhelpline.org

GHP FIsh4425 Burnham Dr., Gig Harbor, WA 98332

253-858-6179 • www.ghpfish.com

QUICK REFERENCE

COUNTY GOVERNMENTKitsap County619 Division St., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-337-7053 • www.kitsapgov.com

County Commission614 Division St., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-337-7146District 1: Rob Gelder, [email protected] 2: Charlotte Garrido, [email protected] 3: Ed Wolfe, [email protected]

DepartmentsAuditor and Election Division: 360-337-7129Assessor: 360-337-7160Clerk: 360-337-7164Community Development: 360-337-5777Coroner: 360-337-4942Fire Marshal: 360-337-5777Parks and Recreation: 360-337-5350Prosecutor: 360-337-7174Treasurer: 360-337-7135

CITY GOVERNMENTPort Orchard City Hall216 Prospect St., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-876-4407 • Fax 360-895-9029www.cityofportorchard.usHours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday(Closed all federal holidays)

Mayor: Tim Matthes: 360-440-6483, [email protected] Council MembersJohn Clauson: 360-340-2712, [email protected] Lucarelli: 608-347-7508, [email protected] Childs: 360-443-2611, [email protected] Cartwright: 360-271-2237, [email protected] Chang: 360-876-5077, [email protected] Putaansuu: [email protected] Ashby: 360-731-0778, [email protected]

City Clerk360-876-4407, [email protected] Services:• Communication with mayor and council• Residential parking permits• Licenses and permits: pets, fireworks stands/displays, taxi cabs, cabaret, peddler/hawker, public events,

• Council agendas, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions• Contracts/agreements• Claims for damages• Street vacations• Risk management• Public records requests

City Treasurer360-876-5139, Fax 360-985-9029Services:• Water and sewer work orders for new service• Water and sewer utility billing email• Business licenses• Paid parking permits• Accounting/reporting/budgeting• Capital assets• Debt service• Grant management• Investments• ULID #1

Public Works360-876-4991, Fax [email protected] Works Shop360-876-2722, Fax 360-876-4607-After hours water/sewer emergences: 9-1-1Services:• Site development (SDAP)• Excavation/grading/clearing• Stormwater• Infrastructure - roads, water, sewer, sidewalks• Signs down/street lights out• Spring/fall clean up

• McCormick Woods STEP System (septic)• Active Club

Department of Community Development360-874-5533, Fax [email protected]:• Building permits and inspections• Annexations• Boundary line adjustments• Rezoning• Conditional use permits• Code enforcement

Municipal Court360-876-1701, Fax 360-895-3071 [email protected]:• Misdemeanor criminal cases• Traffic, non-traffic, and parking infractions• Domestic violence protection orders• Civil actions of $75,000 or less• Small claims up to $5,000• Any violations of Port Orchard Municipal Code

Port Orchard Police Department546 Bay St., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-876-1700 • Fax [email protected] Call 9-1-1 for an emergencyServices: • Accident reports• Conceal weapons permits• Other inquiries


SCHOOL DISTRICTSouth Kitsap School District Office2689 Hoover Ave. SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-874-7000, Fax 360-874-7068Superintendent: Dr. Michelle Reid36-874-6400, Ext. [email protected]

Elementary Schools:BURLEY GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY100 SW Lakebay Blvd.Port Orchard, WA 98367360-443-3110

EAST PORT ORCHARD ELEMENTARY2649 Hoover Ave. SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3229

HIDDEN CREEK ELEMENTARY5455 Converse Road SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3109

MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY1901 California Avenue EastPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3230

MULLENIX RIDGE ELEMENTARY3900 SE Mullenix RoadPort Orchard, WA 98367360-443-3349

OLALLA ELEMENTARY6100 SE Denny Bond Blvd.Olalla, WA 98359360-443-3399

ORCHARD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY2288 Fircreat Drive SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3604

SIDNEY GLEN ELEMENTARY500 SW Birch RoadPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3400

SOUTH COLBY ELEMENTARY3281 Banner Road SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3529

SUNNYSLOPE ELEMENTARY4183 Sunnyslope Road SWPort Orchard, WA 98367360-443-3229

Middle Schools:CEDAR HEIGHTS JUNIOR HIGH2200 Pottery Ave.Port Orchard, WA 98366

360-874-6420

JOHN SEDGWICK JUNIOR HIGH8995 SE SedgwickPort Orchard, WA 98366360-874-6430

MARCUS WHITMAS JUNIOR HIGH1887 Madrona DrivePort Orchard, WA 98366360-874-6440

High Schools:SOUTH KITSAP HIGH SCHOOL425 Mitchell AvenuePort Orchard, WA 98366360-874-5600

DISCOVERY ALTERNATIVE HIGH2150 Fircrest Drive SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3704

Other Schools:MADRONA HEIGHT DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL PROGRAM2150 Fircrest Drive SEPort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3625

EXPLORER ACADEMY1723 Wolves DrivePort Orchard, WA 98366360-443-3524

Business ServicesTracy Patterson, assistant superintendent

[email protected]

AthleticsDirector: Ed Santos, [email protected]

Career and Technical Education (CTE)Director: Sara Hatfield, [email protected]

Communications and Community RelationsCommunications Specialist and Public Information Officer: Amy Miller, [email protected]

Community Transition Program (CTP)Director: Robin Christman360-874-5700, Ext. [email protected]

Educational ServicesDave Colombini, assistant [email protected]

Facilities and OperationsDirector: Tom O’Brien360-874-6000, [email protected]

Food and Nutrition ServicesDirector: Ariane [email protected]

Human ResourcesMisty Dieffenbach, assist [email protected]

Information Technology ServicesDirector: Derry Lyons360-874-7047, [email protected]

Special EducationDirector: Dolorita [email protected]

Teaching and LearningDirector: Shannon [email protected]

Transportation ServicesDirector: Joe Rosapepe360-874-7090

Visual and Performing ArtsDirector: Bob Cooper, [email protected]


Senator Jan Angel (Rep.)203A Irv Newhouse BuildingPO Box 40426Olympia, WA 98504(360) 786 - 7650Olympia Office: 360-786-7650District Office: 360-443-2409

State Rep. Jesse Young (Rep.), Position 1422 John L. O’Brien BuildingP.O. Box 40600Olympia, WA 98504-0600360-786-7964 • [email protected]

State Rep. Michelle Caldier (Rep.), Position 2417 John L. O’Brien BuildingP.O. Box 40600Olympia, WA 98504-0600360-786-7802 • [email protected]

35th DistrictRepresents Mason County and part of Kitsap and Thurston Counties including Shelton, Grapeview and Belfair.

Senator Tim Sheldon (Dem.)312 Legislative BuildingPO Box 40435Olympia, WA 98504360-786-7668 Fax: 360-786-1999

State Rep. Dan Griffey (Rep.), Position 1410 John L. O’Brien BuildingPO Box 40600Olympia, WA [email protected]

State Rep. Drew MacEwen (Rep.), Position 2434 John L. O’Brien BuildingPO Box 40600Olympia, WA 98504(360) 786 - [email protected]

FEDERAL GOVERNMENTSen. Maria Cantwell (Dem.)206-220-6400 (Seattle)www.cantwell.senate.gov

Sen. Patty Murray (Dem.)206-553-5545 (Seattle)www.murray.senate.gov

Rep. Derek Kilmer (Dem.)360-373-9725 (Bremerton)www.kilmer.house.gov


LIBRARIESKitsap Regional Library www.krl.org• Port Orchard Branch87 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-876-2224• Manchester Branch8067 East Main St., Manchester, WA 98353360-871-3921

MEDICAL CAREKitsap County Health District: 360-337-5235Kitsap Mental Health Services: 360-405-4010Harrison Medial Center: 1-866-844-9335Hospice of Kitsap County: 360-415-6911

PORTSPort of Bremerton8850 SW State Highway 3, Bremerton, WA 98312360-674-2381 or 1-800-462-3793www.portofbremerton.org

Port of Manchester8185 E. Daniels Loop, Ste. 111360-871-0500 • www.portofmanchester.com

POST OFFICESBurley: 14831 Burley Ave.253-857-2695Port Orchard: 1125 Bethel Ave.360-874-6803Manchester: 2324 Colchester Dr. SE360-871-0683Olalla: 6030 SE Burley Olalla Rd.253-857-5256South Colby: 9650 SW Southworth Dr.360-871-0311Southworth: 3985 Cherry St. SE.360-871-2339

PUBLIC SAFETYKitsap County Sheriff’s Office360-337-7101 (non-emergency)

Port Orchard Police Department546 Bay St., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-876-1700 • Fax [email protected] Call 9-1-1 for an emergency

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue1974 Fircrest Dr. SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366Call 9-1-1 for an emergency

Washington State Patrol (District 8)4811 Werner Road, Bremerton, WA 98312360-473-0300

U.S. Coast Guard (Seattle): 206-217-6000Burn Ban Information: 360-297-4888Hazardous Substance Info: 1-800-633-7585DNR Forest Fire Reports: 1-800-562-6010

TRAFFICTraffic signal outages: Washington State Department of Transportation, 360-874-3050

TRANSPORTATIONKitsap TransitACCESS and Dail-A-Ride: 1-800-422-2877Kitsap Transit Bus ServiceCarpool and Ride Share: 1-800-501-7433 (RIDE)

Washington State FerriesFares and Schedule: 1-888-808-7977Traffic Conditions: 511

UTILITIES/INTERNETPuget Sound Energy: 1-888-225-5773 • www.pse.com

West Sound Utility District2924 SE Lund Ave., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-871-6861 • www.wsud.us

Wave: www.wavebroadband.com • 1-866-928-3123CenturyLink: www.centurylink.comComcast: 1-888-266-2278

VEHICLE/VESSEL LICENSING

Vehicles and Vessel Licensing: 360-337-7131

VETERAN’S GROUPSFred Needham VFW Post 2669736 Bay St., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-876-2669

American Legion Post 30615 Kendall St., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-874-0100

STATE GOVERNMENTGov. Jay Inslee (Dem.)P.O. Box 40002Olympia, WA 98504-0002360-902-4111 • www.governor.wa.gov

26th DistrictRepresents part of Pierce and Kitsap Counties including part of Bremerton, Port Orchard, and Gig Harbor.

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Senator Jan Angel (Rep.)203A Irv Newhouse BuildingPO Box 40426Olympia, WA 98504(360) 786 - 7650Olympia Office: 360-786-7650District Office: 360-443-2409

State Rep. Jesse Young (Rep.), Position 1422 John L. O’Brien BuildingP.O. Box 40600Olympia, WA 98504-0600360-786-7964 • [email protected]

State Rep. Michelle Caldier (Rep.), Position 2417 John L. O’Brien BuildingP.O. Box 40600Olympia, WA 98504-0600360-786-7802 • [email protected]

35th DistrictRepresents Mason County and part of Kitsap and Thurston Counties including Shelton, Grapeview and Belfair.

Senator Tim Sheldon (Dem.)312 Legislative BuildingPO Box 40435Olympia, WA 98504360-786-7668 Fax: 360-786-1999

State Rep. Dan Griffey (Rep.), Position 1410 John L. O’Brien BuildingPO Box 40600Olympia, WA [email protected]

State Rep. Drew MacEwen (Rep.), Position 2434 John L. O’Brien BuildingPO Box 40600Olympia, WA 98504(360) 786 - [email protected]

FEDERAL GOVERNMENTSen. Maria Cantwell (Dem.)206-220-6400 (Seattle)www.cantwell.senate.gov

Sen. Patty Murray (Dem.)206-553-5545 (Seattle)www.murray.senate.gov

Rep. Derek Kilmer (Dem.)360-373-9725 (Bremerton)www.kilmer.house.gov


LIBRARIESKitsap Regional Library www.krl.org• Port Orchard Branch87 Sidney Ave., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-876-2224• Manchester Branch8067 East Main St., Manchester, WA 98353360-871-3921

MEDICAL CAREKitsap County Health District: 360-337-5235Kitsap Mental Health Services: 360-405-4010Harrison Medial Center: 1-866-844-9335Hospice of Kitsap County: 360-415-6911

PORTSPort of Bremerton8850 SW State Highway 3, Bremerton, WA 98312360-674-2381 or 1-800-462-3793www.portofbremerton.org

Port of Manchester8185 E. Daniels Loop, Ste. 111360-871-0500 • www.portofmanchester.com

POST OFFICESBurley: 14831 Burley Ave.253-857-2695Port Orchard: 1125 Bethel Ave.360-874-6803Manchester: 2324 Colchester Dr. SE360-871-0683Olalla: 6030 SE Burley Olalla Rd.253-857-5256South Colby: 9650 SW Southworth Dr.360-871-0311Southworth: 3985 Cherry St. SE.360-871-2339

PUBLIC SAFETYKitsap County Sheriff’s Office360-337-7101 (non-emergency)

Port Orchard Police Department546 Bay St., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-876-1700 • Fax [email protected] Call 9-1-1 for an emergency

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue1974 Fircrest Dr. SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366Call 9-1-1 for an emergency

Washington State Patrol (District 8)4811 Werner Road, Bremerton, WA 98312360-473-0300

U.S. Coast Guard (Seattle): 206-217-6000Burn Ban Information: 360-297-4888Hazardous Substance Info: 1-800-633-7585DNR Forest Fire Reports: 1-800-562-6010

TRAFFICTraffic signal outages: Washington State Department of Transportation, 360-874-3050

TRANSPORTATIONKitsap TransitACCESS and Dail-A-Ride: 1-800-422-2877Kitsap Transit Bus ServiceCarpool and Ride Share: 1-800-501-7433 (RIDE)

Washington State FerriesFares and Schedule: 1-888-808-7977Traffic Conditions: 511

UTILITIES/INTERNETPuget Sound Energy: 1-888-225-5773 • www.pse.com

West Sound Utility District2924 SE Lund Ave., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-871-6861 • www.wsud.us

Wave: www.wavebroadband.com • 1-866-928-3123CenturyLink: www.centurylink.comComcast: 1-888-266-2278

VEHICLE/VESSEL LICENSING

Vehicles and Vessel Licensing: 360-337-7131

VETERAN’S GROUPSFred Needham VFW Post 2669736 Bay St., Port Orchard, WA 98366360-876-2669

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ADULT & CHILDREN’S KARATE CLASSES: Now starting adult and children’s karate classes at 1048 SE Lund, Suite 109, Port Orchard. Adult and children’s classes Monday and Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. The class will be taught by master David Smith of the Spirit Force Karate Association and he has taught for the past 25 years. This will be an excellent opportunity for first time Karate students to start. It will be a new class! Plus try your first class out for free. For more information, call Vicki at 360-876-6418 or Randi at 360-275-0726.

EIGHT-BALL TOURNEY: There is a senior 8-ball pool tournament at 9:30 a.m. every third Thursday at the Givens Community Center in Port Orchard. Information: 360-871-3536.

CRIBBAGE CLUB: The Kitsap Peggers meet Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Olalla Grange Hall. Information: 360-874-2343.

SQUARE STEPPERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB: Sponsoring “Mainstream” Beginning Square Dance Lessons at Kitsap Square Dance Center in Gorst. First Class is free. Couples, Singles and Youth are welcome. For information call 360-876-4682.

FOR YOUTHBOY SCOUT TROOP 1523: Boy Scout Troop 1523 is now accepting new applicants. Boys 11-18 wanting to learn and have fun in the outdoors with a long-established Port Orchard troop are welcome. Meetings are Tuesdays at the Scout Hall, 1652 SE Cedar Street from 7-8:30 p.m. Call assistant Scoutmaster Bruce Quaintance 360-876-5420 or committee chair-man Bill Robinson 253-857-5842 for informa-tion, or just show up.

BOY SCOUTS: Boy Scout Troop 1529 meets Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Adventure of Faith Church on Jackson Avenue. All interested boys ages 11 to 18 are encour-aged to attend. Call the troop information line at 360-876-5401 and leave a message.

CUB SCOUT PACK 4508: Cub Scout Pack 4508 meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Elim Lutheran Church, 5911 E. Hillcrest Drive in Port Orchard. They are now recruiting new boys and leaders. Parents of boys in grades first to fifth are encouraged to call. Contact Ed at 360-710-7150, visit online at www.pack4508.org.

PUGET SOUND SWIM CLUB: Practices daily at the South Kitsap High School Pool, 425 Mitchell Ave., from 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30-10 a.m. on Saturdays. For more informa-tion, call 360-895-1176.

AWANA CLUB: The Awana Club meets each Wednesday, 6:30-8:15 p.m., at Harper Church, 10384 SE Sedgwick Rd., Port Orchard For more

details, contact Joni Wilson at 360-871-1230 or email [email protected]. Harper Church, 10384 SE Sedgwick Road, Port Orchard.

50 AND OVERSENIORS ACTIVITIES: Ongoing schedule for programs at the Givens Senior Center: Knit/Crochet: Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Silvertones Chorale, Tuesdays 2 to 4 p.m. except fourth Tuesday; Pinochle, bridge and other card games, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Woodcarving: Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pool Hall daily, tournaments monthly. Mah Jongg: Thursdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expert, intermediate, beginner — all are welcome. Watercolor painting: Fridays 1 to 5 p.m. There is a potluck the first Monday each month, except for holidays and then it’s the second Monday. Information: Bob, 876-2753. The Givens Senior Center is located at 1026 Sidney. Questions: 360-337-5734.

FRIENDSHIP GROUP: Kitsap Nifty Fifties, a friendship group for women aged 50 and older, meets the first Saturday of every month. Call 360-871-2936 for time and location.

SENIOR FOOT CARE: The Givens Senior Center offers foot care twice a month, on the first Thursday and the third Friday of the month. Appointments: 360-871- 5726.

SUPPORT GROUPSMOTHER SUPPORT: Mom’s Club Port Orchard is a local chapter of an international support group for stay-at-home mothers and their chil-dren. The group offers monthly activities includ-ing play groups, field trips, park days and much more. All mothers and pregnant women are encouraged to join. Call 360-769-7124.

AL-ANON / AL-ATEEN: If you have been affected by alcoholism, there is hope and help available. Al-Anon is for adult family members and Al-ateen is for the teenage relatives of alco-holics. Meetings are available throughout Kitsap and Mason County. For more information, call 360-876-6903. For schedule information, call Al-Anon’s National Information: (800) 344-2666; District 26 (866) 452- 6973; or on-line at www. al-anon.org.

HELP FOR CAREGIVERS: Group Health Cooperative Clinics hosts a monthly caregiver information and support group on the third Thursday of each month in the Port Orchard Classroom, 1400 Pottery Ave., from noon to 1:30 p.m. Call 360-377-5511 for information.

MOM’S CARE: MOM’S CARE, a county-wide group for moms and their children to share friendship, play groups, outings and parent

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SPECIAL INTERESTSBAY STREET ASSOCIATION: The Port Orchard Bay Street Association, a group of downtown business owners, meet the third Thursday each month at Moon Dogs. Social hour begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by the meeting at 8 a.m. For more information, call 360-731-0778.

BUSINESS NETWORKING: Northwest Business Connections, a local chapter of Business Networks International meets every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Bremerton Airport Diner. Anyone interested in participating with a group of business professionals working together to expand their word-of-mouth referral business is welcome and encouraged to visit. For more information, call Jean Murphy at 360-895-3018

SPEAK ENGLISH: Language tutors at the Nebraska Street Baptist Church in Port Orchard can help you learn English as a second lan-guage. Call for schedules and further details.

TOASTMASTERS: The Port Orchard Toastmasters Club “Sidney Speakers” meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Park Vista at the corner of Jackson and Lund avenues. Toastmasters hone their public speaking skills in a comfortable and sup-portive atmosphere. Meetings last less than 90 minutes and the public is invited. Call 360-895-8519 for information.

LA LECHE LEAGUE: All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend meetings or call one of the group’s leaders for breastfeeding help or information. Babies are always welcome at meetings. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at JP Chiropractic office at 1805 SE Salmonberry Road, in Port Orchard. For further information, Rachel 360-874-0634, Cammy 360-871-1686 or Kendra 360-874-1689.

FAMILY ORGANIZATION: The Washington State Association for Family and Community Education, Port Orchard branch, meets 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Givens Senior Center. For more information, call 360-895-5734.

RED CROSS: The American Red Cross serving King and Kitsap counties has a local service center in Bremerton. Red Cross offers disaster preparedness information and presentations for businesses, youth and community groups. For more information or to learn about volun-teer opportunities, call 360-377-3761. To sign up for a First Aid/CPR or other certi- fication course, call 1-880-RED-CROSS or visit www. SeattleRedCross.org

CHUCKWAGON VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed for the Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program on Mondays at the Village Green meal

site, 3883 Madrona Drive SE, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at Conifer Ridge Apartments, 1721 SE Fircrest, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also at Burley Community Hall on Monday-Wednesday, and Friday, 14853 Burley Ave. Information: 360-377-8511.

BUSINESS NETWORKING: South Kitsap Business Networking fosters local economic growth. The group meets every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Family Inn in Manchester for a catered breakfast. Information: 360-769-7300.

CAMP FIRE: Volunteer adult leaders and assis-tant leaders are needed Camp Fire Boys and Girls in Kitsap County and the Belfair area. Also needed are program specialists, class instruc-tors and other volunteer positions working with children 5 to 17 years old. Information: 360-377-5513.

TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Chapter 1184 meets Mondays 6:30-8 p.m. at Church of Christ on Carr Lane in Port Orchard. Information: 360-876-5882 or 360-275-8150.

GAMES & ACTIVITIESHORSESHOE PITCHING; The Port Orchard Chapter of the Washington State Horseshoe Pitching Association meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at South Kitsap Regional Park. For more information, call 360-876-1055.

SADDLE CLUB: The Kitsap Saddle Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday each month at 1470 Saddle Club Rd., in Port Orchard. Call 360-871-3845 for more details.

LEARN TO SAIL: Sea Scouts is open to young men and women ages 14-21 who are interested in learning to sail We have a 28-foot sailboat in Port Orchard. Call Joe at 360-871-8289 for times and location.

BINGO: Port Orchard Eagles Aerie 2338 hosts bingo every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 6:10 to 9:20 p.m. For information, call 360-876-2338.

FLOATING CARD GAME: The Ferry Bridge Group meets the second Friday night of each month, sometimes at the Manchester Library and sometimes at members’ homes. Call for the location. Members play bridge each day in the galley area on the 6:05 a.m. ferry, Southworth to Fauntleroy, and on the 4:20 p.m. boat, Fauntleroy to Southworth. Call (876) 871- 6389 for information.

BRIDGE SOCIAL: The Manchester Library Bridge Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Manchester Library, Meeting Room, 8067 E. Main St. All bridge players are wel-come. For information, call 360-871- 0996.

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ADULT & CHILDREN’S KARATE CLASSES: Now starting adult and children’s karate classes at 1048 SE Lund, Suite 109, Port Orchard. Adult and children’s classes Monday and Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. The class will be taught by master David Smith of the Spirit Force Karate Association and he has taught for the past 25 years. This will be an excellent opportunity for first time Karate students to start. It will be a new class! Plus try your first class out for free. For more information, call Vicki at 360-876-6418 or Randi at 360-275-0726.

EIGHT-BALL TOURNEY: There is a senior 8-ball pool tournament at 9:30 a.m. every third Thursday at the Givens Community Center in Port Orchard. Information: 360-871-3536.

CRIBBAGE CLUB: The Kitsap Peggers meet Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Olalla Grange Hall. Information: 360-874-2343.

SQUARE STEPPERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB: Sponsoring “Mainstream” Beginning Square Dance Lessons at Kitsap Square Dance Center in Gorst. First Class is free. Couples, Singles and Youth are welcome. For information call 360-876-4682.

FOR YOUTHBOY SCOUT TROOP 1523: Boy Scout Troop 1523 is now accepting new applicants. Boys 11-18 wanting to learn and have fun in the outdoors with a long-established Port Orchard troop are welcome. Meetings are Tuesdays at the Scout Hall, 1652 SE Cedar Street from 7-8:30 p.m. Call assistant Scoutmaster Bruce Quaintance 360-876-5420 or committee chair-man Bill Robinson 253-857-5842 for informa-tion, or just show up.

BOY SCOUTS: Boy Scout Troop 1529 meets Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Adventure of Faith Church on Jackson Avenue. All interested boys ages 11 to 18 are encour-aged to attend. Call the troop information line at 360-876-5401 and leave a message.

CUB SCOUT PACK 4508: Cub Scout Pack 4508 meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Elim Lutheran Church, 5911 E. Hillcrest Drive in Port Orchard. They are now recruiting new boys and leaders. Parents of boys in grades first to fifth are encouraged to call. Contact Ed at 360-710-7150, visit online at www.pack4508.org.

PUGET SOUND SWIM CLUB: Practices daily at the South Kitsap High School Pool, 425 Mitchell Ave., from 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30-10 a.m. on Saturdays. For more informa-tion, call 360-895-1176.

AWANA CLUB: The Awana Club meets each Wednesday, 6:30-8:15 p.m., at Harper Church, 10384 SE Sedgwick Rd., Port Orchard For more

details, contact Joni Wilson at 360-871-1230 or email [email protected]. Harper Church, 10384 SE Sedgwick Road, Port Orchard.

50 AND OVERSENIORS ACTIVITIES: Ongoing schedule for programs at the Givens Senior Center: Knit/Crochet: Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Silvertones Chorale, Tuesdays 2 to 4 p.m. except fourth Tuesday; Pinochle, bridge and other card games, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Woodcarving: Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pool Hall daily, tournaments monthly. Mah Jongg: Thursdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expert, intermediate, beginner — all are welcome. Watercolor painting: Fridays 1 to 5 p.m. There is a potluck the first Monday each month, except for holidays and then it’s the second Monday. Information: Bob, 876-2753. The Givens Senior Center is located at 1026 Sidney. Questions: 360-337-5734.

FRIENDSHIP GROUP: Kitsap Nifty Fifties, a friendship group for women aged 50 and older, meets the first Saturday of every month. Call 360-871-2936 for time and location.

SENIOR FOOT CARE: The Givens Senior Center offers foot care twice a month, on the first Thursday and the third Friday of the month. Appointments: 360-871- 5726.

SUPPORT GROUPSMOTHER SUPPORT: Mom’s Club Port Orchard is a local chapter of an international support group for stay-at-home mothers and their chil-dren. The group offers monthly activities includ-ing play groups, field trips, park days and much more. All mothers and pregnant women are encouraged to join. Call 360-769-7124.

AL-ANON / AL-ATEEN: If you have been affected by alcoholism, there is hope and help available. Al-Anon is for adult family members and Al-ateen is for the teenage relatives of alco-holics. Meetings are available throughout Kitsap and Mason County. For more information, call 360-876-6903. For schedule information, call Al-Anon’s National Information: (800) 344-2666; District 26 (866) 452- 6973; or on-line at www. al-anon.org.

HELP FOR CAREGIVERS: Group Health Cooperative Clinics hosts a monthly caregiver information and support group on the third Thursday of each month in the Port Orchard Classroom, 1400 Pottery Ave., from noon to 1:30 p.m. Call 360-377-5511 for information.

MOM’S CARE: MOM’S CARE, a county-wide group for moms and their children to share friendship, play groups, outings and parent

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SPECIAL INTERESTSBAY STREET ASSOCIATION: The Port Orchard Bay Street Association, a group of downtown business owners, meet the third Thursday each month at Moon Dogs. Social hour begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by the meeting at 8 a.m. For more information, call 360-731-0778.

BUSINESS NETWORKING: Northwest Business Connections, a local chapter of Business Networks International meets every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Bremerton Airport Diner. Anyone interested in participating with a group of business professionals working together to expand their word-of-mouth referral business is welcome and encouraged to visit. For more information, call Jean Murphy at 360-895-3018

SPEAK ENGLISH: Language tutors at the Nebraska Street Baptist Church in Port Orchard can help you learn English as a second lan-guage. Call for schedules and further details.

TOASTMASTERS: The Port Orchard Toastmasters Club “Sidney Speakers” meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Park Vista at the corner of Jackson and Lund avenues. Toastmasters hone their public speaking skills in a comfortable and sup-portive atmosphere. Meetings last less than 90 minutes and the public is invited. Call 360-895-8519 for information.

LA LECHE LEAGUE: All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend meetings or call one of the group’s leaders for breastfeeding help or information. Babies are always welcome at meetings. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at JP Chiropractic office at 1805 SE Salmonberry Road, in Port Orchard. For further information, Rachel 360-874-0634, Cammy 360-871-1686 or Kendra 360-874-1689.

FAMILY ORGANIZATION: The Washington State Association for Family and Community Education, Port Orchard branch, meets 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Givens Senior Center. For more information, call 360-895-5734.

RED CROSS: The American Red Cross serving King and Kitsap counties has a local service center in Bremerton. Red Cross offers disaster preparedness information and presentations for businesses, youth and community groups. For more information or to learn about volun-teer opportunities, call 360-377-3761. To sign up for a First Aid/CPR or other certi- fication course, call 1-880-RED-CROSS or visit www. SeattleRedCross.org

CHUCKWAGON VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed for the Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program on Mondays at the Village Green meal

site, 3883 Madrona Drive SE, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at Conifer Ridge Apartments, 1721 SE Fircrest, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also at Burley Community Hall on Monday-Wednesday, and Friday, 14853 Burley Ave. Information: 360-377-8511.

BUSINESS NETWORKING: South Kitsap Business Networking fosters local economic growth. The group meets every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Family Inn in Manchester for a catered breakfast. Information: 360-769-7300.

CAMP FIRE: Volunteer adult leaders and assis-tant leaders are needed Camp Fire Boys and Girls in Kitsap County and the Belfair area. Also needed are program specialists, class instruc-tors and other volunteer positions working with children 5 to 17 years old. Information: 360-377-5513.

TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Chapter 1184 meets Mondays 6:30-8 p.m. at Church of Christ on Carr Lane in Port Orchard. Information: 360-876-5882 or 360-275-8150.

GAMES & ACTIVITIESHORSESHOE PITCHING; The Port Orchard Chapter of the Washington State Horseshoe Pitching Association meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at South Kitsap Regional Park. For more information, call 360-876-1055.

SADDLE CLUB: The Kitsap Saddle Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday each month at 1470 Saddle Club Rd., in Port Orchard. Call 360-871-3845 for more details.

LEARN TO SAIL: Sea Scouts is open to young men and women ages 14-21 who are interested in learning to sail We have a 28-foot sailboat in Port Orchard. Call Joe at 360-871-8289 for times and location.

BINGO: Port Orchard Eagles Aerie 2338 hosts bingo every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday from 6:10 to 9:20 p.m. For information, call 360-876-2338.

FLOATING CARD GAME: The Ferry Bridge Group meets the second Friday night of each month, sometimes at the Manchester Library and sometimes at members’ homes. Call for the location. Members play bridge each day in the galley area on the 6:05 a.m. ferry, Southworth to Fauntleroy, and on the 4:20 p.m. boat, Fauntleroy to Southworth. Call (876) 871- 6389 for information.

BRIDGE SOCIAL: The Manchester Library Bridge Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Manchester Library, Meeting Room, 8067 E. Main St. All bridge players are wel-come. For information, call 360-871- 0996.

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PARENT SUPPORT: The MOMS Club of Port Orchard will be hosting Toddler Time for chil-dren aged birth to 4 years old on Tuesdays, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the Olympic Room at Givens Community Center. The cost is $1 for each child per visit — babies under 10 months are free. There will be toys, songs, crafts and snacks. Call 360-356-1192 or visit [email protected] for information.

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adult men abused as children meets Monday evenings at the Kitsap Sexual Assault Center in Port Orchard. Information: 360-479-1788.

GRIEVING PARENTS: Healing Hearts, a sup-port group for parents who have lost a child, meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at various South Kitsap homes. For more informa-tion, call 360-876-3904.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Kitsap County YWCA offers a support group for victims of domestic violence and their children every Tuesday from 10:30 to noon, and Thursday from 6:30 until 8 p.m. There are no fees, but pre-screening is required. Childcare is available. Information: 360-479-5118

TREATMENT CENTER: The West Sound Treatment Center in Port Orchard chemical

dependency services include treatment for low-income pregnant and parenting women and indigent clients eligible for Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment and Support Act (ADATSA). Those who qualify may have all or part of their treatment at no cost. Housing help is also available. Information: 360-876-9430.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP: Hospice of Kitsap County sponsors free groups for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Groups meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 2 p.m. at West Sound Treatment Center in Port Orchard. Information: Christien Bailey, 360-415-6911.

VISUAL WORKSHOP: A Visually Challenged Persons Support Group meets the first Monday of the month. Information: Dr. Maryann Welling, 1-800-458-4888, or 360-377-3703.

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MOTHERS SUPPORT: Adventure of Faith Church, 4705 Jackson Ave., in Port Orchard, hosts MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) first and third Thursday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. MOPS is designed to encourage and support every mother with children from birth to kindergarten age. Call 360-876-0061.

WEST PUGET SOUND AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Call the helpline at 1-877-861-6156

HEALTH & WELLNESSDIABETES SUPPORT: The Port Orchard Diabetes Support Group meets the second Friday of every month at the library of Stafford Suites, 1761 Pottery Ave., at 10 a.m. It is a free discussion group with occasional speakers. Call

Sandra, 360-479-1141 for more information.

ALZHEIMERS GUIDANCE: Orchard Pointe Memory Care Community meets the last Wednesday of every month at 300 South Kitsap Blvd., Port Orchard. Call 360-874-7400 for time, speaker and room location.

MS SELF-HELP: A Port Orchard Multiple Sclerosis self-help group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. Adventure of Faith Church, 4705 Jackson Ave. SE, in Port Orchard. For more information, call Chrstine Aemisegger at 360-876-8219.

BLOOD PRESSURE: The Spirit of Life Lutheran Church offers a free blood pressure clinic 9:30-10 a.m. on the third Sunday of each month. Information: 360-769-0299.

WEIGHT LOSS: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter WA 1201 in Southworth meets every Thursday at Colby Methodist Church from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Weigh-in starts at 5:45 p.m. and runs until 6:30. For more informa-tion, call Lorrie at 360-895- 3151.

WEIGHT LOSS: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter WA 1186 meets every Monday evening from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. in the Burley Bible Church, 14687 Olympic Dr. SE, in Port Orchard. Guests always welcome free of charge. For more information, call Karen Fortner at 360-871-3543.

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PARENT SUPPORT: The MOMS Club of Port Orchard will be hosting Toddler Time for chil-dren aged birth to 4 years old on Tuesdays, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the Olympic Room at Givens Community Center. The cost is $1 for each child per visit — babies under 10 months are free. There will be toys, songs, crafts and snacks. Call 360-356-1192 or visit [email protected] for information.

MEN’S SUPPORT: A therapy/support group for

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GRIEVING PARENTS: Healing Hearts, a sup-port group for parents who have lost a child, meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at various South Kitsap homes. For more informa-tion, call 360-876-3904.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Kitsap County YWCA offers a support group for victims of domestic violence and their children every Tuesday from 10:30 to noon, and Thursday from 6:30 until 8 p.m. There are no fees, but pre-screening is required. Childcare is available. Information: 360-479-5118

TREATMENT CENTER: The West Sound Treatment Center in Port Orchard chemical

dependency services include treatment for low-income pregnant and parenting women and indigent clients eligible for Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment and Support Act (ADATSA). Those who qualify may have all or part of their treatment at no cost. Housing help is also available. Information: 360-876-9430.

BEREAVEMENT GROUP: Hospice of Kitsap County sponsors free groups for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Groups meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 2 p.m. at West Sound Treatment Center in Port Orchard. Information: Christien Bailey, 360-415-6911.

VISUAL WORKSHOP: A Visually Challenged Persons Support Group meets the first Monday of the month. Information: Dr. Maryann Welling, 1-800-458-4888, or 360-377-3703.



MOTHERS SUPPORT: Adventure of Faith Church, 4705 Jackson Ave., in Port Orchard, hosts MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) first and third Thursday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. MOPS is designed to encourage and support every mother with children from birth to kindergarten age. Call 360-876-0061.

WEST PUGET SOUND AREA NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Call the helpline at 1-877-861-6156

HEALTH & WELLNESSDIABETES SUPPORT: The Port Orchard Diabetes Support Group meets the second Friday of every month at the library of Stafford Suites, 1761 Pottery Ave., at 10 a.m. It is a free discussion group with occasional speakers. Call

Sandra, 360-479-1141 for more information.

ALZHEIMERS GUIDANCE: Orchard Pointe Memory Care Community meets the last Wednesday of every month at 300 South Kitsap Blvd., Port Orchard. Call 360-874-7400 for time, speaker and room location.

MS SELF-HELP: A Port Orchard Multiple Sclerosis self-help group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. Adventure of Faith Church, 4705 Jackson Ave. SE, in Port Orchard. For more information, call Chrstine Aemisegger at 360-876-8219.

BLOOD PRESSURE: The Spirit of Life Lutheran Church offers a free blood pressure clinic 9:30-10 a.m. on the third Sunday of each month. Information: 360-769-0299.

WEIGHT LOSS: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter WA 1201 in Southworth meets every Thursday at Colby Methodist Church from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Weigh-in starts at 5:45 p.m. and runs until 6:30. For more informa-tion, call Lorrie at 360-895- 3151.

WEIGHT LOSS: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter WA 1186 meets every Monday evening from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. in the Burley Bible Church, 14687 Olympic Dr. SE, in Port Orchard. Guests always welcome free of charge. For more information, call Karen Fortner at 360-871-3543.

WEIGHT LOSS: Overeaters Anonymous holds eight weekly meetings throughout Kitsap

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PUBLIC MEETINGSPORT ORCHARD CITY COUNCIL: The City Council holds their meetings the second and fourth Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 216 Prospect St. For more details, call 360-876-4407.

SOUTH KITSAP SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD: School board meetings are scheduled at 6 p.m. the first, third, and fourth Tuesday of each month (except on holidays). The meetings are held at the District Office at 2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard and at South Kitsap School District schools. Call 360-874- 7000.

PORT OF MANCHESTER: The Board of Commissioner meetings are held in the Manchester Library, 8067 E. Main Street in Manchester, at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, call 360-871-0500.

MANCHESTER WATER DISTRICT: The Board of Commissioners meet on the second Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the Manchester Library, 8067 E. Main St., in Manchester. Call 360-871-0500 for more information.

MANCHESTER BOOSTERS: The Manchester Community Association meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Manchester Public Library. The organization’s mailing address is: P.O. Box 603, Manchester, WA 98353.

WATER DISTRICT: West Sound Utility District has consolidated Annapolis Water and Karcher Creek Sewer. The board meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Call 360-876-2545 for details.

IMPROVEMENT CLUB: The Harper Park Improvement Club holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month in the Modular Room of the Harper Evangelical Free Church at the corner of Sedgwick and Wilson Creek Road. Details: 360-871-0407 or 360-871-4858.

SUNNYSLOPE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: Meets the second Thursday of each month, at 5830 Old Clifton Rd. SW, Port Orchard, at 7:30 p.m. Information: 360-895-3395.

MANCHESTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Will hold its formal meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, at the Manchester Library, 8067 E. Main St., Manchester, at 7 p.m. Information: 360-871-9190.

SOUTH KITSAP FIRE & RESCUE: Fire Commissioners meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the dis-trict headquarters at 1974 Fircrest Dr. SE, Port Orchard.

Port Orchard

The name of the city of Port Orchard

reflects the influ-ence of the explorers and the area’s his-tory. In 1792, English explorer Capt. George Vancouver, in com-mand of the H.M.S. Discovery, sailed into Puget Sound to chart the area. He named the strait separating Bainbridge Island from the Kitsap peninsula Port Orchard Strait after his clerk , Harry Masterman Orchard, who is credited for discovering the body of water.

In 1885, inventor Sidney M. Stevens came west from Dekalb, Ill., to visit fam-ily in the Long Lake area. He purchased a homestead of 88 acres for $900 on Oct. 10, 1885, with the intention to start a town.

Stevens instead returned to Illinois. The following year his son, Frederick Stevens, came west and platted the town, naming it after his father. Sidney was incorporated on Sept. 15, 1890, becoming the first town in Kitsap County to be both platted and incorporated.

Early industry was primarily lumber and the loggers that frequented the nine saloons in town.

Shortly after Sidney was platted, the

Navy Department was looking for a site for a second naval installation on the Pacific Coast. Sidney residents took an active role in influencing the commission of the Port Orchard Navy Yard (now Puget Sound Naval Shipyard). A.H. Sroufe was a prime mover locally. He and Thomas Cline established the first newspaper in the county in 1886, calling it “The Kitsap County Pioneer.” Sroufe devoted weeks to touring with the Navy Commission and his persistence paid off when the Navy located the base in Orchard Bay over such commu-nities as Seattle, Tacoma, Port Townsend, Bellingham and others.

Local industrial plants that came dur-ing early development of Sidney included two steam sawmills (one at the foot of

History of towns and communities

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County. There are no dues or fees for this 12-step program. Problems with eating compul-sively are the common concern of this self-help group. For information, call 360-434-1178.

CELEBRATE LIFE: A Christian-based nonprofit crisis pregnancy center is located 510 Dekalb St., Suite F. Hours are: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers and donations of clothes (maternity, infant, and toddler) cribs, bedding, formula and diapers are needed. The group offers an abstinence program and a parenting program, as well as a post-abortion Bible Study Program. Information: 360-876-4229.

HEARING-IMPAIRED: The Port Orchard Church of Christ, 2585 Carr Lane SE, invites hearing-impaired members of the community to its signed 11 a.m. Sunday services. For informa-tion, call 360-876- 2604.

HOBBIESRADIO-CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT: The Kitsap Aircraft Radio-Control Society (ARCS) promotes the design, construction and operation of radio-controlled aircraft. The group meets on

the second Tuesday of each month. Call Bud Arnold, 360-871-4339, for information. Or visit on-line. www.kitsaparcs.org.

RADIO BUFFS: The South Kitsap Amateur Radio Club meets at Fire Station 8, 1974 Fircrest in Port Orchard, on the first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Merv Archer at 360-769-7226 or by e-mail at [email protected].

BIRD PEOPLE: Olympic Bird Fanciers meets monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at the Port Orchard Active Club, 1025 Tacoma Ave. (behind Givens Community Center). You do not need a flighted bird to par-ticipate. Call 253-857-3711 or 360-874-1160 for information.

GREEN THUMBS: The Long Lake Garden Club meets every third Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. with a 30-minute social, and the meeting begins at 10 in the Manchester Library at 8067 East Main St. in Manchester. The club is a member of th Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs. For more information, call 360-871-8198.

SHINY THREADS: Personalized sewing lessons for all. Learn to sew clothing, crafts and home decor. Afternoon and evening classes available in my home or yours. For information call 360-895-8820.

CREATIVE SEWING CLASSES: Sewing lessons are being offered at Radiant Energy in down-town Port Orchard. Learn to sew or refresh your sewing skills. They met every Thursday at 5:30 to 8 p.m. To sign up call Chrystal at 895-9095 or for information: Helen 360-874-1150.

RV LOVERS: South Kitsap Soggy Sams, for RV enthusiasts, meets on the second Tuesday of every month. Call (253) 857-0787 or 360-536-7908 for information.

EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT: The Olympic Rainbirds, Chapter 406 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, meets in the conference room at Bremerton National Airport at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month. The group builds, restores and flies new and old air-planes. Call 360-871-4962 for information.

PRESERVING MEMORIES: Station Scrappers, a club for local scrapbooking enthusiasts, meets regularly at AL&O Scrap station, located at 5009 Bay St. in Port Orchard. Membership is free. Call 360-895-8200 for information.

CLASSIC TRUCKS: Henry’s Haulers promotes the restoration of modification of 1903-66 Ford trucks. The club has regular meetings and social activities. Call Bud Arnold at 360-871-4339 for more information.

ARTISTS: The South Kitsap Artists’ Association meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month, (excluding, June, July, August, and December), at Cedar Heights Junior High School, Room 302, 2220 Pottery Avenue, in Port Orchard. Annual dues are $20. For more information, call Roy Carr at 360-876-5336.

WOODCARVERS: Kitsap County Woodcarvers meet the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Activities Club (behind Givens Center). Meetings are open to the public and all ages are welcome. Call Jeff Iller: 360-698-7175.

SOCIAL CARVERS: The Kitsap County Woodcarvers meet at Givens Center every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Information: 360-337-5743.

PUGET SOUND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: The group is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, at 2501 SE Mile Hill Dr., Suite A102. For more information, call 360-874-8813.


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PUBLIC MEETINGSPORT ORCHARD CITY COUNCIL: The City Council holds their meetings the second and fourth Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 216 Prospect St. For more details, call 360-876-4407.

SOUTH KITSAP SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD: School board meetings are scheduled at 6 p.m. the first, third, and fourth Tuesday of each month (except on holidays). The meetings are held at the District Office at 2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard and at South Kitsap School District schools. Call 360-874- 7000.

PORT OF MANCHESTER: The Board of Commissioner meetings are held in the Manchester Library, 8067 E. Main Street in Manchester, at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, call 360-871-0500.

MANCHESTER WATER DISTRICT: The Board of Commissioners meet on the second Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the Manchester Library, 8067 E. Main St., in Manchester. Call 360-871-0500 for more information.

MANCHESTER BOOSTERS: The Manchester Community Association meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Manchester Public Library. The organization’s mailing address is: P.O. Box 603, Manchester, WA 98353.

WATER DISTRICT: West Sound Utility District has consolidated Annapolis Water and Karcher Creek Sewer. The board meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Call 360-876-2545 for details.

IMPROVEMENT CLUB: The Harper Park Improvement Club holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month in the Modular Room of the Harper Evangelical Free Church at the corner of Sedgwick and Wilson Creek Road. Details: 360-871-0407 or 360-871-4858.

SUNNYSLOPE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: Meets the second Thursday of each month, at 5830 Old Clifton Rd. SW, Port Orchard, at 7:30 p.m. Information: 360-895-3395.

MANCHESTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION: Will hold its formal meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, at the Manchester Library, 8067 E. Main St., Manchester, at 7 p.m. Information: 360-871-9190.

SOUTH KITSAP FIRE & RESCUE: Fire Commissioners meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the dis-trict headquarters at 1974 Fircrest Dr. SE, Port Orchard.

Port Orchard

The name of the city of Port Orchard

reflects the influ-ence of the explorers and the area’s his-tory. In 1792, English explorer Capt. George Vancouver, in com-mand of the H.M.S. Discovery, sailed into Puget Sound to chart the area. He named the strait separating Bainbridge Island from the Kitsap peninsula Port Orchard Strait after his clerk , Harry Masterman Orchard, who is credited for discovering the body of water.

In 1885, inventor Sidney M. Stevens came west from Dekalb, Ill., to visit fam-ily in the Long Lake area. He purchased a homestead of 88 acres for $900 on Oct. 10, 1885, with the intention to start a town.

Stevens instead returned to Illinois. The following year his son, Frederick Stevens, came west and platted the town, naming it after his father. Sidney was incorporated on Sept. 15, 1890, becoming the first town in Kitsap County to be both platted and incorporated.

Early industry was primarily lumber and the loggers that frequented the nine saloons in town.

Shortly after Sidney was platted, the

Navy Department was looking for a site for a second naval installation on the Pacific Coast. Sidney residents took an active role in influencing the commission of the Port Orchard Navy Yard (now Puget Sound Naval Shipyard). A.H. Sroufe was a prime mover locally. He and Thomas Cline established the first newspaper in the county in 1886, calling it “The Kitsap County Pioneer.” Sroufe devoted weeks to touring with the Navy Commission and his persistence paid off when the Navy located the base in Orchard Bay over such commu-nities as Seattle, Tacoma, Port Townsend, Bellingham and others.

Local industrial plants that came dur-ing early development of Sidney included two steam sawmills (one at the foot of

History of towns and communities

SEE PORT ORCHARD, 14


County. There are no dues or fees for this 12-step program. Problems with eating compul-sively are the common concern of this self-help group. For information, call 360-434-1178.

CELEBRATE LIFE: A Christian-based nonprofit crisis pregnancy center is located 510 Dekalb St., Suite F. Hours are: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers and donations of clothes (maternity, infant, and toddler) cribs, bedding, formula and diapers are needed. The group offers an abstinence program and a parenting program, as well as a post-abortion Bible Study Program. Information: 360-876-4229.

HEARING-IMPAIRED: The Port Orchard Church of Christ, 2585 Carr Lane SE, invites hearing-impaired members of the community to its signed 11 a.m. Sunday services. For informa-tion, call 360-876- 2604.

HOBBIESRADIO-CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT: The Kitsap Aircraft Radio-Control Society (ARCS) promotes the design, construction and operation of radio-controlled aircraft. The group meets on

the second Tuesday of each month. Call Bud Arnold, 360-871-4339, for information. Or visit on-line. www.kitsaparcs.org.

RADIO BUFFS: The South Kitsap Amateur Radio Club meets at Fire Station 8, 1974 Fircrest in Port Orchard, on the first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Merv Archer at 360-769-7226 or by e-mail at [email protected].

BIRD PEOPLE: Olympic Bird Fanciers meets monthly on the first Sunday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at the Port Orchard Active Club, 1025 Tacoma Ave. (behind Givens Community Center). You do not need a flighted bird to par-ticipate. Call 253-857-3711 or 360-874-1160 for information.

GREEN THUMBS: The Long Lake Garden Club meets every third Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. with a 30-minute social, and the meeting begins at 10 in the Manchester Library at 8067 East Main St. in Manchester. The club is a member of th Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs. For more information, call 360-871-8198.

SHINY THREADS: Personalized sewing lessons for all. Learn to sew clothing, crafts and home decor. Afternoon and evening classes available in my home or yours. For information call 360-895-8820.

CREATIVE SEWING CLASSES: Sewing lessons are being offered at Radiant Energy in down-town Port Orchard. Learn to sew or refresh your sewing skills. They met every Thursday at 5:30 to 8 p.m. To sign up call Chrystal at 895-9095 or for information: Helen 360-874-1150.

RV LOVERS: South Kitsap Soggy Sams, for RV enthusiasts, meets on the second Tuesday of every month. Call (253) 857-0787 or 360-536-7908 for information.

EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT: The Olympic Rainbirds, Chapter 406 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, meets in the conference room at Bremerton National Airport at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of every month. The group builds, restores and flies new and old air-planes. Call 360-871-4962 for information.

PRESERVING MEMORIES: Station Scrappers, a club for local scrapbooking enthusiasts, meets regularly at AL&O Scrap station, located at 5009 Bay St. in Port Orchard. Membership is free. Call 360-895-8200 for information.

CLASSIC TRUCKS: Henry’s Haulers promotes the restoration of modification of 1903-66 Ford trucks. The club has regular meetings and social activities. Call Bud Arnold at 360-871-4339 for more information.

ARTISTS: The South Kitsap Artists’ Association meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month, (excluding, June, July, August, and December), at Cedar Heights Junior High School, Room 302, 2220 Pottery Avenue, in Port Orchard. Annual dues are $20. For more information, call Roy Carr at 360-876-5336.

WOODCARVERS: Kitsap County Woodcarvers meet the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Activities Club (behind Givens Center). Meetings are open to the public and all ages are welcome. Call Jeff Iller: 360-698-7175.

SOCIAL CARVERS: The Kitsap County Woodcarvers meet at Givens Center every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Information: 360-337-5743.

PUGET SOUND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: The group is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, at 2501 SE Mile Hill Dr., Suite A102. For more information, call 360-874-8813.


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The Washington State Legislature appro-priated money for a veteran’s home in 1908. The city presented the land to the state, and this gesture played an important part in the decision to locate the home here.

Port Orchard’s first water system was on Black Jack Creek in 1911. During the 1920s, this was converted to artesian for more and better water. Electric lights arrived in 1912. The rate maximum was $1 a month for each 16 candle power light. By 1915 Port Orchard had 266 tele-phones.

BurleyThe uninccorporated

community is located just north of the boundary with Pierce County and about half way between Gig Harbor to the south and Port Orchard to the north. It is located at the head of the Burley Lagoon in Henderson Bay. Burley is a residential area.

Burley was established in 1898 as a cooperative socialist colony by a group called the Cooperative Brotherhood — an offshoot of the Brotherhood of the Cooperative Commonwealth that had established Equality Colony elsewhere in the state in the previous year.

Both communities were part of an attempt to plant socialist colonies in Washington in order to convert first the state and then the entire nation, to social-ism.

Burley was originally named Brotherhood. Circle City was an area of the colony with buildings laid out on the periphery of a circle. In its earliest years the community achieved a maximum popula-tion of approximately 150 people; but like some other planned towns of the era such as Equality Colony, its population endured a long decline through the ensuing years.

The local economy was dominated by the lumber industry; other businesses never flourished, though a cigar-manufacturing effort did achieve some short term success.

THINGS TO KNOW• Burley Community Hall: The 115-year-

old facility is located at 14853 Burley Ave., just off Spruce Road and next to the Post Office. It is available for birthday parties,

meeting, receptions, family unions and more. Call 360-731-2486.

• Burley Post Office: 6030 SE Burley Olalla Rd. Call 253-857-5256.

• Burley Store: 14972 Bethel Burley Rd. SE, 253-857-5585.

• Burley Community Club: It meets the second Thursday of each month at the Burley Community Hall.

ManchesterManchester was established in the 1860s

and was originally known as Brooklyn, after the borough in New York City. The name was changed to Manchester in 1892 in honor of the city of Manchester, England. Manchester was accessible by land via Shelton/Allyn/Belfair, however, the main population center, Seattle, had only boat access.

After a permanent dock was built in 1908, regular steamboat service connected Manchester to nearby communities like Colby, Southworth, Harper and Seattle.

From 1925 to 1936, a ferry route across Puget Sound connected Manchester with Alki Point in West Seattle. When the Alki Point dock washed away in 1936, the Seattle terminus was shifted to Colman Dock on the Seattle central waterfront. Ferry service was discontinued in 1949 and has never resumed.

In 1940, the U.S. Navy built a pier nearby for refueling ships. The fuel pier saw heavy use during World War II, and still operates

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Grant and one on Bay Street), two shingle mills (one powered by steam and one by water on Black Jack Creek), and a pottery and terra cotta plant (located at the foot of Pottery Hill). As times changed, all of these businesses faded away and disappeared. Many had manufactured supplies for build-ing the shipyard and then supplied the yard with its labor force.

The county seat was originally in Port Madison. Voters decided to make Sidney the county seat in the general election in 1892.

In December 1892 the residents of Sidney petitioned the state legislature and the Post Office Department to rename the city to Port Orchard. The legislature refused, as Charleston had also requested that name. The Post Office, however, went through with the name change, and as a result the Port Orchard post office ended up in Sidney, and the Charleston post office ended up in Port Orchard.

It stayed this way for 10 years until a local politician, Will Thompson, editor

of the “Sidney Independent,” went to the State Legislature and convinced them to correct this confusing situation, so that the Charleston post office was in Charleston, and at the same time Sidney was renamed Port Orchard.

Transportation around the area was dependent upon the water. Small commu-nities started to spring up along the sound: Retsil, Annapolis, Manette, Southworth, Manchester, Olalla, etc. Row boats were the original form of transportation until in 1888 when a steamer service was started on Puget Sound. So many small boats dotted the waters that they supposedly looked like a swarm of mosquitoes. Thus the name the Mosquito Fleet was coined. The foot ferry service is still used today to connect Port Orchard and Annapolis to Bremerton.

Sidney faced serious challenges from the beginning. In 1890, the town had no streets, and was divided in three sections by Pottery Creek and Black Jack Creek. The main thoroughfare, Bay Street, was inundated by salt water every time the tide came in. With no money for improvements, a license was placed on saloons, a poll tax was imposed, and small charges were made for other privileges in the town, to aid in accomplishing much needed street work.

The first streets to reap attention were Sidney and Cline. The dirt from these two streets made a fill 16 feet wide along the waterfront to Harrison Street. A wagon road was graded from Harrison to Rockwell. A small trolley railroad was con-structed from Rockwell Avenue over a salt marsh to the east side of Black Jack Creek. Then Rockwell (locally known as Sand Cut Hill) was graded and filled in the salt marsh. The “sand cut” deposited hundreds of tons of sand across Bay Street every time there was a heavy rainfall. This condition existed until Rockwell was finally black-topped and gutters installed.

The Navy officially dedicated the Port Orchard Navy Yard, Sidney had its first big fire in 1892. The town lost the original Sidney Hotel and a couple of residences on Prospect Street. In 1894, all buildings on both sides of Bay between Sidney and Frederick were burned down.

The citizens of Port Orchard donated two pieces of property to help the com-munity grow. The first was the land for the county seat. They also built a courthouse and deeded it to the county. That was an undertaking in a time when cash was scarce. The second was purchased land for Retsil Veteran’s Home.

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The Washington State Legislature appro-priated money for a veteran’s home in 1908. The city presented the land to the state, and this gesture played an important part in the decision to locate the home here.

Port Orchard’s first water system was on Black Jack Creek in 1911. During the 1920s, this was converted to artesian for more and better water. Electric lights arrived in 1912. The rate maximum was $1 a month for each 16 candle power light. By 1915 Port Orchard had 266 tele-phones.

BurleyThe uninccorporated

community is located just north of the boundary with Pierce County and about half way between Gig Harbor to the south and Port Orchard to the north. It is located at the head of the Burley Lagoon in Henderson Bay. Burley is a residential area.

Burley was established in 1898 as a cooperative socialist colony by a group called the Cooperative Brotherhood — an offshoot of the Brotherhood of the Cooperative Commonwealth that had established Equality Colony elsewhere in the state in the previous year.

Both communities were part of an attempt to plant socialist colonies in Washington in order to convert first the state and then the entire nation, to social-ism.

Burley was originally named Brotherhood. Circle City was an area of the colony with buildings laid out on the periphery of a circle. In its earliest years the community achieved a maximum popula-tion of approximately 150 people; but like some other planned towns of the era such as Equality Colony, its population endured a long decline through the ensuing years.

The local economy was dominated by the lumber industry; other businesses never flourished, though a cigar-manufacturing effort did achieve some short term success.

THINGS TO KNOW• Burley Community Hall: The 115-year-

old facility is located at 14853 Burley Ave., just off Spruce Road and next to the Post Office. It is available for birthday parties,

meeting, receptions, family unions and more. Call 360-731-2486.

• Burley Post Office: 6030 SE Burley Olalla Rd. Call 253-857-5256.

• Burley Store: 14972 Bethel Burley Rd. SE, 253-857-5585.

• Burley Community Club: It meets the second Thursday of each month at the Burley Community Hall.

ManchesterManchester was established in the 1860s

and was originally known as Brooklyn, after the borough in New York City. The name was changed to Manchester in 1892 in honor of the city of Manchester, England. Manchester was accessible by land via Shelton/Allyn/Belfair, however, the main population center, Seattle, had only boat access.

After a permanent dock was built in 1908, regular steamboat service connected Manchester to nearby communities like Colby, Southworth, Harper and Seattle.

From 1925 to 1936, a ferry route across Puget Sound connected Manchester with Alki Point in West Seattle. When the Alki Point dock washed away in 1936, the Seattle terminus was shifted to Colman Dock on the Seattle central waterfront. Ferry service was discontinued in 1949 and has never resumed.

In 1940, the U.S. Navy built a pier nearby for refueling ships. The fuel pier saw heavy use during World War II, and still operates

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Grant and one on Bay Street), two shingle mills (one powered by steam and one by water on Black Jack Creek), and a pottery and terra cotta plant (located at the foot of Pottery Hill). As times changed, all of these businesses faded away and disappeared. Many had manufactured supplies for build-ing the shipyard and then supplied the yard with its labor force.

The county seat was originally in Port Madison. Voters decided to make Sidney the county seat in the general election in 1892.

In December 1892 the residents of Sidney petitioned the state legislature and the Post Office Department to rename the city to Port Orchard. The legislature refused, as Charleston had also requested that name. The Post Office, however, went through with the name change, and as a result the Port Orchard post office ended up in Sidney, and the Charleston post office ended up in Port Orchard.

It stayed this way for 10 years until a local politician, Will Thompson, editor

of the “Sidney Independent,” went to the State Legislature and convinced them to correct this confusing situation, so that the Charleston post office was in Charleston, and at the same time Sidney was renamed Port Orchard.

Transportation around the area was dependent upon the water. Small commu-nities started to spring up along the sound: Retsil, Annapolis, Manette, Southworth, Manchester, Olalla, etc. Row boats were the original form of transportation until in 1888 when a steamer service was started on Puget Sound. So many small boats dotted the waters that they supposedly looked like a swarm of mosquitoes. Thus the name the Mosquito Fleet was coined. The foot ferry service is still used today to connect Port Orchard and Annapolis to Bremerton.

Sidney faced serious challenges from the beginning. In 1890, the town had no streets, and was divided in three sections by Pottery Creek and Black Jack Creek. The main thoroughfare, Bay Street, was inundated by salt water every time the tide came in. With no money for improvements, a license was placed on saloons, a poll tax was imposed, and small charges were made for other privileges in the town, to aid in accomplishing much needed street work.

The first streets to reap attention were Sidney and Cline. The dirt from these two streets made a fill 16 feet wide along the waterfront to Harrison Street. A wagon road was graded from Harrison to Rockwell. A small trolley railroad was con-structed from Rockwell Avenue over a salt marsh to the east side of Black Jack Creek. Then Rockwell (locally known as Sand Cut Hill) was graded and filled in the salt marsh. The “sand cut” deposited hundreds of tons of sand across Bay Street every time there was a heavy rainfall. This condition existed until Rockwell was finally black-topped and gutters installed.

The Navy officially dedicated the Port Orchard Navy Yard, Sidney had its first big fire in 1892. The town lost the original Sidney Hotel and a couple of residences on Prospect Street. In 1894, all buildings on both sides of Bay between Sidney and Frederick were burned down.

The citizens of Port Orchard donated two pieces of property to help the com-munity grow. The first was the land for the county seat. They also built a courthouse and deeded it to the county. That was an undertaking in a time when cash was scarce. The second was purchased land for Retsil Veteran’s Home.

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today.In 1953, the library in Manchester was

slated for destruction. The town pulled together and a new library was constructed in 1954.

This spirit dominates Manchester today. Today, the charming waterfront village

with spectacular views of Puget Sound, a public boat dock, bike routes, shopping, restaurant and pub. It is a fabulous stop for bikers, boaters and road trippers looking for good food with a fun, scenic atmo-sphere.

The unincorporated village is defined by its own boundary and is within the bound-aries of the Port of Manchester, Manchester Elementary School and the Manchester Water District. At the heart of Manchester is the Manchester Library and Community Center.

THINGS TO KNOW• Manchester Library: 8067 East Main St.

The library is a block from the waterfront boat launch and Pomeroy Park. The meet-ing room is used as the Community Center and hosts most of the public and private meetings for various groups and organiza-tions of the village. The library building, owned and maintained by the Friends of the Manchester Library, is situated on prop-erty owned by the Port of Manchester. The library is operated by the Kitsap Regional Library organization. The Friends of the Manchester Library (FOML) own and operate the Manchester Library building, partnering with Kitsap Regional Library (who provide the staff, systems and books), and the Port of Manchester. FOML funds the maintenance of the building, makes capital improvements and pays the utilities and insurance. FOML is funded solely by fund-raising and donations.

• Manchester State Park: Six miles east of Port Orchard, is a 111-acre camping park with 3,400 feet of saltwater shoreline on Rich Passage. The park is covered in woods of fir and maple and has views of Bainbridge Island and Seattle from the beach. This picnicking and camping area features a former torpedo warehouse, now used as a picnic shelter. Trails, horseshoes, volleyball, swimming and overnight camp-sites are also available.

• Manchester Veterans Memorial: Located on the corner of Colchester and Main, it honors WWII and Vietnam veter-

ans. Across the street is another plaque on the flagpole in honor of Cdr. Joseph Robert Bow.

• Salmon Bake and Book Sale: The annual event is held each Father’s Day in the library parking lot. The menu for the Salmon Bake usually includes open pit bar-bequed wild salmon, hearty baked beans, coleslaw, garlic bread, a beverage of choice and a cookie. The Book Sale, held concur-rently, has a great selection of vintage and recent reading material to please any taste, including a variety of children’s books, fic-tion, non-fiction, special interest and video materials.

OlallaOlalla means “place of many berries”

from the native Chinook word “olal-lie.” Olalla Valley strawberry farms were an important source of strawberries for the Seattle markets, shipped over via the Mosquito Fleet.

In its heyday, Olalla was bigger than Port Orchard. The Strawberry Festival was reinvented and it is home to the Ollalla Bluegrass and Beyond Festival.

Logging, as in all of the area, was the eco-nomic mainstay after the Native American’s left. In the 1880’s Olalla was a port of entry. Boats were built, including the famed “Virginia V.”

Olalla has some small claim to fame as the location of an early 20th-Century health retreat (Sanitarium) called Wilderness Heights a.k.a. “Starvation Heights,” The sanitarium was owned and operated by Dr. Linda Burfield Hazzard. Dr. Hazzard’s prac-tice of starvation to cure one’s ills resulted in the death of a visiting English heiress in 1911 and the conviction of Dr. Hazzard for her murder.

The original bathtub where Hazzard performed autopsies is still in the house, which has a family residing there. However, she also maintains a strong following, in the U.S., Europe and Australia, that testify to her fasting techniques as having cured them of many ills and believe she was ahead of her time, both then and now, in her methods.

Olalla author Greg Olson wrote about Starvation Heights in his award-winning book of the same name.

Today, the area is a quiet hamlet with for-ested hills, small farms and country roads.

THINGS TO KNOW• Olalla Polor Bear Jump: The Olalla Bay

Bridge is the site of the annual event which

attracts hundreds of people on Jan. 1.• Olalla Bluegrass and Beyond Festival:

Since 1991 the South Kitsap Southern Little League has been home for the annual one-day festival. The festival is a non-profit event featuring local and national bluegrass, folk and jam bands, great food, handmade arts and crafts, old time craft demonstra-tions, a wide variety of activities for chil-dren and the legendary Berry Pie Contest.

•Olalla Community Hall: In about 1906, the building was built by The Modern Woodsmen of America Insurance Co. In 1937, they deeded the property to the com-munity and the Olalla Community Club was incorporated. For over 45 years, the Clubhouse has served as the heart of the community with countless dances, meet-ings and socials. But in the 1980s the building fell into disuse and disrepair. In 1991, a group began the formidable task of renovating the historic building. In the years since, the Clubhouse has served swap meets, weddings, scout meetings, political forums, ice cream socials, dances, potluck dinners, birthday parties, and community events, and gatherings. It is one of the few remaining buildings from Olalla’s historic past.

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Here are a list of events for the remainder of this year:

MARCH 13-APRIL 5: “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare,” Western Washington Center for the Arts (WWCA)MARCH 21: Port Orchard Rotary Crab Feed, Bremerton AirportMARCH 28: Military Appreciation Day, Kitsap Sun PavilionAPRIL 4: Fathoms o’ Fun Easter Egg Hunt, South Kitsap Regional ParkAPRIL 4-OCT. 10: Port Orchard Farmers Market (each Saturday), Marina Waterfront ParkAPRIL 16: Hobo Stew Cook-Off, PO Eagles HallAPRIL 21: YMCA Women of Achievement Luncheon, Kitsap Conference CenterAPRIL: 9-10: South Kitsap High School Choir will perform a Broadway ShowMAY:1-31: Helen Norris Open Art Show, Sidney Art GalleryMAY 1-31: “The Addams Family, The Musical,” Western Washington Center for the Arts (WWCA)MAY 2-NOV. 7: Port Orchard Bay Street Association Art Walk begins (First Saturday of the month), DowntownMAY 3: Opening Day of Boating SeasonMAY 23-25: Pirates Rendezvous Craft and Vendor Show; Kitsap Harbor Festival (include food and vendor booths)MAY 24: Seagull Galling Festival and Wings Cooks-Off, Marina Waterfront ParkMAY 24: Fathoms’ Seagull Splat Run, Downtown Port OrchardJUNE 1-30: Judge’s Show, Sidney Art GalleryJUNE 4-SEPT. 6: Concerts on the Bay (usually Thursday eve-nings), Marina Waterfront ParkJUNE 6: South Kitsap Relay for Life, South Kitsap High SchoolJUNE 22: Detlef Schrempf Golf Classic, McCormick Woods Golf CourseJUNE 27-28: Festival by the Sea Craft and Vendor ShowJUNE 27: Fathoms o’ Fun Grand Parade, Bay StreetJUNE 27: South Kitap Volunteer Firemen’s Association Annual Hot Foot 5K Races, South Kitsap Regional ParkJULY 1-31: Garden Themed Show, Sidney Art GalleryJULY 4: Annual Grand Fireworks Show, Sinclair InletJULY 8: Port Orchard Chamber South Kitsap Golf Classic, Trophy Lake Golf

JULY 11: Car Show and Shine, PO Eagles JULY 9-12: Pacific Northwest Chris-Craft Rendezvous, Port Orchard MarinaJULY 19: Live and Ride Motorcycle ShowJULY 26: Mustangs on the Waterfront, Port OrchardAUG. 7: National Night Out, DowntownAUG. 7-SEPT. 6: “The Wizard of Oz,” Western Washington Center for the Arts (WWCA)AUG. 9: Kitsap Wine Festival, Bremerton HarborsideAUG. 9: The Cruz Classic Car Show and Festival by the Bay, Downtown Port OrchardAUG. 15: Olalla Bluegrass Festival, Olalla SEPT. 1-30: HOG Fest (regional w/BBQ cook-off)SEPT. 6: Taste of Port Orchard, Marina Waterfront ParkSEPT. 10: First Responders Dinner, PO EaglesSEPT. 12: Rotary Wine and Wags, McCormick WoodsSEPT. 20: Port Orchard Business Showcase/Best of SK Awards, Port Orchard PavilionOCT. 1-31: South Kitsap Artists Association Show, Sidney Art GalleryOCT. 16 or 23: Kitsap Young Professional Family Game NightOCT. 31: Trick or Treat, Downtown Port OrchardNOV. 12-14: Fathoms o’ Fun Chocolate FestivalNOV. 12: Military Appreciation Dinner, PO Eagles HallNOV. 28: Small Business Saturday (Shop Small Businesses), Downtown Port OrchardNOV. 28: Fathoms o’ Fun Breakfast with Santa, Port Orchard EaglesDEC. 1-31: Christmas Art Show, Sidney Art GalleryDEC. 5: Festival of Chimes & Lights; Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce Holiday Pet Parade; Sinclair Inlet Yacht Club Christmas Lane; and Jingle Bell Run/WalkDEC. 5-6: Pictures with Santa at the Log Cabin, Sidney Art Gallery DEC. 11-12: Christmas Bazaar, PO Eagles HallDEC. 12-13: Pictures with Santa at the Log Cabin, Sidney Art Gallery DEC. 21: Don’t Panic Monday, (Shop Small Businesses), Downtown Port OrchardJAN. 1: Polar Bear Jump, Olalla Bay Bridge

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: MARCH TO DECEMBER


today.In 1953, the library in Manchester was

slated for destruction. The town pulled together and a new library was constructed in 1954.

This spirit dominates Manchester today. Today, the charming waterfront village

with spectacular views of Puget Sound, a public boat dock, bike routes, shopping, restaurant and pub. It is a fabulous stop for bikers, boaters and road trippers looking for good food with a fun, scenic atmo-sphere.

The unincorporated village is defined by its own boundary and is within the bound-aries of the Port of Manchester, Manchester Elementary School and the Manchester Water District. At the heart of Manchester is the Manchester Library and Community Center.

THINGS TO KNOW• Manchester Library: 8067 East Main St.

The library is a block from the waterfront boat launch and Pomeroy Park. The meet-ing room is used as the Community Center and hosts most of the public and private meetings for various groups and organiza-tions of the village. The library building, owned and maintained by the Friends of the Manchester Library, is situated on prop-erty owned by the Port of Manchester. The library is operated by the Kitsap Regional Library organization. The Friends of the Manchester Library (FOML) own and operate the Manchester Library building, partnering with Kitsap Regional Library (who provide the staff, systems and books), and the Port of Manchester. FOML funds the maintenance of the building, makes capital improvements and pays the utilities and insurance. FOML is funded solely by fund-raising and donations.

• Manchester State Park: Six miles east of Port Orchard, is a 111-acre camping park with 3,400 feet of saltwater shoreline on Rich Passage. The park is covered in woods of fir and maple and has views of Bainbridge Island and Seattle from the beach. This picnicking and camping area features a former torpedo warehouse, now used as a picnic shelter. Trails, horseshoes, volleyball, swimming and overnight camp-sites are also available.

• Manchester Veterans Memorial: Located on the corner of Colchester and Main, it honors WWII and Vietnam veter-

ans. Across the street is another plaque on the flagpole in honor of Cdr. Joseph Robert Bow.

• Salmon Bake and Book Sale: The annual event is held each Father’s Day in the library parking lot. The menu for the Salmon Bake usually includes open pit bar-bequed wild salmon, hearty baked beans, coleslaw, garlic bread, a beverage of choice and a cookie. The Book Sale, held concur-rently, has a great selection of vintage and recent reading material to please any taste, including a variety of children’s books, fic-tion, non-fiction, special interest and video materials.

OlallaOlalla means “place of many berries”

from the native Chinook word “olal-lie.” Olalla Valley strawberry farms were an important source of strawberries for the Seattle markets, shipped over via the Mosquito Fleet.

In its heyday, Olalla was bigger than Port Orchard. The Strawberry Festival was reinvented and it is home to the Ollalla Bluegrass and Beyond Festival.

Logging, as in all of the area, was the eco-nomic mainstay after the Native American’s left. In the 1880’s Olalla was a port of entry. Boats were built, including the famed “Virginia V.”

Olalla has some small claim to fame as the location of an early 20th-Century health retreat (Sanitarium) called Wilderness Heights a.k.a. “Starvation Heights,” The sanitarium was owned and operated by Dr. Linda Burfield Hazzard. Dr. Hazzard’s prac-tice of starvation to cure one’s ills resulted in the death of a visiting English heiress in 1911 and the conviction of Dr. Hazzard for her murder.

The original bathtub where Hazzard performed autopsies is still in the house, which has a family residing there. However, she also maintains a strong following, in the U.S., Europe and Australia, that testify to her fasting techniques as having cured them of many ills and believe she was ahead of her time, both then and now, in her methods.

Olalla author Greg Olson wrote about Starvation Heights in his award-winning book of the same name.

Today, the area is a quiet hamlet with for-ested hills, small farms and country roads.

THINGS TO KNOW• Olalla Polor Bear Jump: The Olalla Bay

Bridge is the site of the annual event which

attracts hundreds of people on Jan. 1.• Olalla Bluegrass and Beyond Festival:

Since 1991 the South Kitsap Southern Little League has been home for the annual one-day festival. The festival is a non-profit event featuring local and national bluegrass, folk and jam bands, great food, handmade arts and crafts, old time craft demonstra-tions, a wide variety of activities for chil-dren and the legendary Berry Pie Contest.

•Olalla Community Hall: In about 1906, the building was built by The Modern Woodsmen of America Insurance Co. In 1937, they deeded the property to the com-munity and the Olalla Community Club was incorporated. For over 45 years, the Clubhouse has served as the heart of the community with countless dances, meet-ings and socials. But in the 1980s the building fell into disuse and disrepair. In 1991, a group began the formidable task of renovating the historic building. In the years since, the Clubhouse has served swap meets, weddings, scout meetings, political forums, ice cream socials, dances, potluck dinners, birthday parties, and community events, and gatherings. It is one of the few remaining buildings from Olalla’s historic past.

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Here are a list of events for the remainder of this year:

MARCH 13-APRIL 5: “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare,” Western Washington Center for the Arts (WWCA)MARCH 21: Port Orchard Rotary Crab Feed, Bremerton AirportMARCH 28: Military Appreciation Day, Kitsap Sun PavilionAPRIL 4: Fathoms o’ Fun Easter Egg Hunt, South Kitsap Regional ParkAPRIL 4-OCT. 10: Port Orchard Farmers Market (each Saturday), Marina Waterfront ParkAPRIL 16: Hobo Stew Cook-Off, PO Eagles HallAPRIL 21: YMCA Women of Achievement Luncheon, Kitsap Conference CenterAPRIL: 9-10: South Kitsap High School Choir will perform a Broadway ShowMAY:1-31: Helen Norris Open Art Show, Sidney Art GalleryMAY 1-31: “The Addams Family, The Musical,” Western Washington Center for the Arts (WWCA)MAY 2-NOV. 7: Port Orchard Bay Street Association Art Walk begins (First Saturday of the month), DowntownMAY 3: Opening Day of Boating SeasonMAY 23-25: Pirates Rendezvous Craft and Vendor Show; Kitsap Harbor Festival (include food and vendor booths)MAY 24: Seagull Galling Festival and Wings Cooks-Off, Marina Waterfront ParkMAY 24: Fathoms’ Seagull Splat Run, Downtown Port OrchardJUNE 1-30: Judge’s Show, Sidney Art GalleryJUNE 4-SEPT. 6: Concerts on the Bay (usually Thursday eve-nings), Marina Waterfront ParkJUNE 6: South Kitsap Relay for Life, South Kitsap High SchoolJUNE 22: Detlef Schrempf Golf Classic, McCormick Woods Golf CourseJUNE 27-28: Festival by the Sea Craft and Vendor ShowJUNE 27: Fathoms o’ Fun Grand Parade, Bay StreetJUNE 27: South Kitap Volunteer Firemen’s Association Annual Hot Foot 5K Races, South Kitsap Regional ParkJULY 1-31: Garden Themed Show, Sidney Art GalleryJULY 4: Annual Grand Fireworks Show, Sinclair InletJULY 8: Port Orchard Chamber South Kitsap Golf Classic, Trophy Lake Golf

JULY 11: Car Show and Shine, PO Eagles JULY 9-12: Pacific Northwest Chris-Craft Rendezvous, Port Orchard MarinaJULY 19: Live and Ride Motorcycle ShowJULY 26: Mustangs on the Waterfront, Port OrchardAUG. 7: National Night Out, DowntownAUG. 7-SEPT. 6: “The Wizard of Oz,” Western Washington Center for the Arts (WWCA)AUG. 9: Kitsap Wine Festival, Bremerton HarborsideAUG. 9: The Cruz Classic Car Show and Festival by the Bay, Downtown Port OrchardAUG. 15: Olalla Bluegrass Festival, Olalla SEPT. 1-30: HOG Fest (regional w/BBQ cook-off)SEPT. 6: Taste of Port Orchard, Marina Waterfront ParkSEPT. 10: First Responders Dinner, PO EaglesSEPT. 12: Rotary Wine and Wags, McCormick WoodsSEPT. 20: Port Orchard Business Showcase/Best of SK Awards, Port Orchard PavilionOCT. 1-31: South Kitsap Artists Association Show, Sidney Art GalleryOCT. 16 or 23: Kitsap Young Professional Family Game NightOCT. 31: Trick or Treat, Downtown Port OrchardNOV. 12-14: Fathoms o’ Fun Chocolate FestivalNOV. 12: Military Appreciation Dinner, PO Eagles HallNOV. 28: Small Business Saturday (Shop Small Businesses), Downtown Port OrchardNOV. 28: Fathoms o’ Fun Breakfast with Santa, Port Orchard EaglesDEC. 1-31: Christmas Art Show, Sidney Art GalleryDEC. 5: Festival of Chimes & Lights; Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce Holiday Pet Parade; Sinclair Inlet Yacht Club Christmas Lane; and Jingle Bell Run/WalkDEC. 5-6: Pictures with Santa at the Log Cabin, Sidney Art Gallery DEC. 11-12: Christmas Bazaar, PO Eagles HallDEC. 12-13: Pictures with Santa at the Log Cabin, Sidney Art Gallery DEC. 21: Don’t Panic Monday, (Shop Small Businesses), Downtown Port OrchardJAN. 1: Polar Bear Jump, Olalla Bay Bridge

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: MARCH TO DECEMBER


OTHER COMMUNITIES

SouthworthSouthworth is an unincorporated com-

munity on Puget Sound. It is best known for being the west end of the Fauntleroy-Vashon Island-Southworth Washington State Ferries run.

Landmarks include Southworth Grocery,

a U.S. Post Office, ferry terminal, clay cliffs and a private beach on the point.

Next to the ferry is also a popular place to launch kayaks for trips to nearby Blake Island.

South ColbySouth Colby is an unincorporated com-

munity and is located on Yukon Harbor, not far from the Southworth Ferry Dock.

It is home to South Colby Elementary School, U.S. Post Office, Colby Methodist Church and the historic Harper Pier.

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South Kitsap Parks• South Kitsap Regional ParkThis park located near Jackson and Lund avenues in Port Orchard has soccer and base-ball fields, a playground, picnic shelter, picnic area and walking trails. New from past years, is a skate park. There are batting cages run by Casey’s Batting Range, and near the cages is area with BMX bike trails and jumps.Another popular attraction is the Scale Outdoor Railroad run by Kitsap Live Steamers. Trains run two Saturdays a month from spring through fall, and the club’s Ghost Train is a big draw on Halloween weekend.• Horseshoe Lake County ParkEnjoy the shaded picnic spots on a hot sum-mer day. Play a game of baseball or volleyball. Take a swim, fish or enjoy the playground. This 39-acre park has lake access, swimming area, walking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, ballfield and restrooms. The park will be open Saturdays and Sundays from late May to late September. The park will also be open Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day . From Oct. 1 through March 31, Horseshoe Lake County Park is closed to the public for the winter season. Directions: from State Route 16, take the Sedgwick Road exit. Go west and turn left on Sidney Road. Proceed about 6 miles down Sidney Road to the park.• Manchester State ParkManchester State Park, several miles out Beach Drive east of downtown Port Orchard, is a 111-acre camping park with 3,400 feet of saltwater shoreline on Rich Passage in Puget Sound. The park is covered in woods of fir and maple. Park hours are summer: 8 a.m. to dusk; winter: 8 a.m. to dusk. The park is open year-round for camp-ing and day use.• Square Lake State ParkSquare Lake State Park is open in the summer from 8 a.m. to dusk. The park is closed from Mid-September to the end of April. Driving direc-tions: from State Route 16, take the Sedgwick Road exit and head west on Sedgwick. At the stoplight go straight onto Glenwood. Follow Glenwood for 2 1/2 miles to fork. Go straight onto

Lake Flora Road and follow it for a mile, the take a right on Square Lake Road. Park is at end of road. Cartop boat launch only.Fees: This location does not charge for use of its watercraft launch facilities. There is one freshwa-ter boat ramp.• Long Lake ParkThis 24.8-acre Kitsap County park at 5100 Long Lake Road SE offers lake access, swimming area, fishing pier, picnic areas, playground, vol-leyball court, restrooms and a community center. The community center is used for weddings, pri-vate parties, family reunions, picnics, meetings and much more. This spacious, rustic cedar-sided building is located on the shores of Long Lake. Seating accommodates up to 75 people, and tables and chairs are provided.Adjacent to the building is a playground, large grass playfield and a ballfield. The adjacent grassy playfield is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. From Oct. 1 through March 31, Long Lake County Park will be closed to the public for the winter season. Access gates to the parking lots and park areas will be closed and locked during this time. To reserve the Bob Oke Long Lake Community Room during the winter season, call 360-337- 5350 to make arrange-ments.• Blake IslandBlake Island State Park is a 475-acre marine camping park with five miles of saltwater beach shoreline providing magnificent views of the Olympic Mountains and the Seattle skyline. The park is only reachable by tour boat or private boat. Indian-style salmon dinners and demon-strations of Northwest Indian dancing are offered at Tillicum Village, a concession on the island.Park hours are summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk; win-ter: 8 a.m. to dusk. The park is open year-round for camping and day use. There is a seven-day overnight moorage limit. Camping: Check-in time, 1 p.m.; Check-out time, 1 p.m.; Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. NOTE: Moorage and rafting limits for the buoys at Blake Island State Park have changed. Boats 37’ and longer are no lon-ger allowed on the buoys at the south end of the island. Limits are posted on the buoys.

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OTHER COMMUNITIES

SouthworthSouthworth is an unincorporated com-

munity on Puget Sound. It is best known for being the west end of the Fauntleroy-Vashon Island-Southworth Washington State Ferries run.

Landmarks include Southworth Grocery,

a U.S. Post Office, ferry terminal, clay cliffs and a private beach on the point.

Next to the ferry is also a popular place to launch kayaks for trips to nearby Blake Island.

South ColbySouth Colby is an unincorporated com-

munity and is located on Yukon Harbor, not far from the Southworth Ferry Dock.

It is home to South Colby Elementary School, U.S. Post Office, Colby Methodist Church and the historic Harper Pier.

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South Kitsap Parks• South Kitsap Regional ParkThis park located near Jackson and Lund avenues in Port Orchard has soccer and base-ball fields, a playground, picnic shelter, picnic area and walking trails. New from past years, is a skate park. There are batting cages run by Casey’s Batting Range, and near the cages is area with BMX bike trails and jumps.Another popular attraction is the Scale Outdoor Railroad run by Kitsap Live Steamers. Trains run two Saturdays a month from spring through fall, and the club’s Ghost Train is a big draw on Halloween weekend.• Horseshoe Lake County ParkEnjoy the shaded picnic spots on a hot sum-mer day. Play a game of baseball or volleyball. Take a swim, fish or enjoy the playground. This 39-acre park has lake access, swimming area, walking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, ballfield and restrooms. The park will be open Saturdays and Sundays from late May to late September. The park will also be open Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day . From Oct. 1 through March 31, Horseshoe Lake County Park is closed to the public for the winter season. Directions: from State Route 16, take the Sedgwick Road exit. Go west and turn left on Sidney Road. Proceed about 6 miles down Sidney Road to the park.• Manchester State ParkManchester State Park, several miles out Beach Drive east of downtown Port Orchard, is a 111-acre camping park with 3,400 feet of saltwater shoreline on Rich Passage in Puget Sound. The park is covered in woods of fir and maple. Park hours are summer: 8 a.m. to dusk; winter: 8 a.m. to dusk. The park is open year-round for camp-ing and day use.• Square Lake State ParkSquare Lake State Park is open in the summer from 8 a.m. to dusk. The park is closed from Mid-September to the end of April. Driving direc-tions: from State Route 16, take the Sedgwick Road exit and head west on Sedgwick. At the stoplight go straight onto Glenwood. Follow Glenwood for 2 1/2 miles to fork. Go straight onto

Lake Flora Road and follow it for a mile, the take a right on Square Lake Road. Park is at end of road. Cartop boat launch only.Fees: This location does not charge for use of its watercraft launch facilities. There is one freshwa-ter boat ramp.• Long Lake ParkThis 24.8-acre Kitsap County park at 5100 Long Lake Road SE offers lake access, swimming area, fishing pier, picnic areas, playground, vol-leyball court, restrooms and a community center. The community center is used for weddings, pri-vate parties, family reunions, picnics, meetings and much more. This spacious, rustic cedar-sided building is located on the shores of Long Lake. Seating accommodates up to 75 people, and tables and chairs are provided.Adjacent to the building is a playground, large grass playfield and a ballfield. The adjacent grassy playfield is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. From Oct. 1 through March 31, Long Lake County Park will be closed to the public for the winter season. Access gates to the parking lots and park areas will be closed and locked during this time. To reserve the Bob Oke Long Lake Community Room during the winter season, call 360-337- 5350 to make arrange-ments.• Blake IslandBlake Island State Park is a 475-acre marine camping park with five miles of saltwater beach shoreline providing magnificent views of the Olympic Mountains and the Seattle skyline. The park is only reachable by tour boat or private boat. Indian-style salmon dinners and demon-strations of Northwest Indian dancing are offered at Tillicum Village, a concession on the island.Park hours are summer: 6:30 a.m. to dusk; win-ter: 8 a.m. to dusk. The park is open year-round for camping and day use. There is a seven-day overnight moorage limit. Camping: Check-in time, 1 p.m.; Check-out time, 1 p.m.; Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. NOTE: Moorage and rafting limits for the buoys at Blake Island State Park have changed. Boats 37’ and longer are no lon-ger allowed on the buoys at the south end of the island. Limits are posted on the buoys.

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