Local Events
NEW!! FreshLocal Grand Opening
November 18, 11 am
FreshLocal is located at 540 4th Street, Bremerton. They will serve lunch to eat in or carry out, serve organic, fair trade coffee and whole leaf teas, and stock fresh produce, eggs, local meats, grains and gluten-free products. Check out their blog at http://freshlocal.wordpress.com/ Farmers, if you want to sell products through the store contact Jean Schanen jscha@speakeasy.net
and she will be happy to work with you.
NEW!! Farm Hands – Afterschool Programming
November 18 & December 9, 11:30 am‐4:30 pm
Join us for a fall afternoon full of learning, playing games and having fun while investigating and experiencing life on a working farm. For Elementary Students, Grades 1-4 at Suyematsu‐Bentryn Farms, 8989 Day Rd. East, Bainbridge Island. $65 per child, per session. For info http://www.globalsourcenetwork.org or call (206) 780-5797
Kitsap County 4-H Recognition Night
November 20, 6:00 pm
Recognition night will begin with a dessert potluck, silent auction and social hour at 6:00 PM, Nov. 20 at the Keyport Church. Kitsap County 4-H encourages all members and their families to attend this celebration of 4-H involvement. Please bring a dessert to share.
Poulsbo Farmers Market “Eat Local for Thanksgiving”
November 21, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us at the Poulsbo Library for our “Eat Local for Thanksgiving Market” and pick up plenty of seasonal produce available for your holiday table. Don’t be a turkey! Eat Local!
Bainbridge Island Farmers Market – Winter Market
November 21 – December 19, 10 AM – 3 PM
Join us on Saturdays in November and December at the Eagle Harbor Congregational Church on the corner of Winslow Way and Madison Avenue for seasonal produce, holiday foods and décor, juried art and craft for gifts or personal indulgence.
NEW!! Matinees That Matter: No Impact Man
November 28 & 29 ~ 5:00pm
A newly self-proclaimed environmentalist who could no long avoid pointing the finger at himself, author Colin Beavan, leaves behind his liberal complacency for a vow to make as little environmental impact as possible for one year. Historic Lynwood Theatre, 4569 Lynwood Center Rd. NE, Bainbridge Island, $9.00 all seats
NEW!! Kitsap County Women in Agriculture Roundtable
December 1, 10 am – 2 pm
Discuss the issues, questions and resources most important to women farmers. State and regional agencies on hand to provide resources and information. Topics include· Direct marketing, value-added production, navigating rules and regulations, and risk management. $5 Lunch. RSVP to Diane Fish dianefish@wavecable.com
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Growing Groceries – Organically
January 9, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
A series of classes designed and taught by WSU Kitsap County Extension Master Gardeners to help you create your own backyard organic vegetable garden. Class will be held at the Norm Dicks Government CenterMeeting Chambers. For info call Peg Tillery at 360-337-7224 or email Kathy Morse at kmorse@gmail.com
