Kitsap County briefs
Published 1:30 am Thursday, September 1, 2022
Blood shortage
Bloodworks Northwest says it is having a critical blood shortage and asks locals to donate at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church Sept. 1-2 and Sept. 5-8.
The church is located at 11042 Sunrise Drive NE, Bainbridge Island.
To schedule an appointment go to www.BloodworksNW.org or call 1-800-398-7888.
Resource fair
More than 30 organizations will be part of the Bainbridge Island Senior-Community Center’s Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24.
The center is located at 370 Brien Drive SE on BI’s waterfront.
There will be information about housing, transportation, library services, end-of-life planning, art, nutrition, energy efficiency and more.
Center director Reed Price jokingly said “free beer” would make the event more popular. But since that’s illegal, the state liquor board says, there will be $1 beer samples from Bainbridge Brewing. Refreshments will be available at noon along with $1 beer samples from from Town & Country Market.
The center has over 1,600 members and provides 250 activities a month. Membership is $20 a year. For details call 206-842-1616.
Art installation
A public ceremony to celebrate new artwork at the Departure Deck at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial will take place at 11 a.m. Sept. 13.
The artwork consists of a number of rusted steel sculptural pieces by Vaughan, Washington artists Anna Brones and Luc Revel, and an imposing gate by long-time memorial advocate John Buday.
This portion of the development of the memorial was made possible in part by a grant from the state. Sen. Christine Rolfes was instrumental in guiding BIJAEMA through the competitive grant process.
Survivors of the exclusion experience and their families will be special guests at the ceremony.
Chemical collections
Bainbridge and North Kitsap residents may dispose of unwanted paint, household chemicals, and lawn and garden hazardous materials for free from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 17.
Take items to the city’s Operations and Maintenance Facility at 7305 NE Hidden Cove Road. No business waste accepted.
Accepted items: adhesive, aerosols, insecticides, flammable liquid, herbicides, household cleaners, lawn and garden chemicals, pesticides, paint (up to 10 gallons) and pool and spa chemicals.
If you don’t see your items on the list, the Household Hazardous Waste facility in Bremerton takes much more.
For more go to www.kitsapgov.com/pw/Pages/publicdisposalevents.aspx.
Sept. 11 remembrance
A 9-11 remembrance will take place Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. at the American Legion Hall on Bainbridge Island.
The hall is located at 7880 NE Bucklin Hill Road, next to Fire Station 22.
Cmdr. Gary Sakuma says in a news release that BI police chief Joe Clark and fire chief Hank Teran, along with off-duty firefighters and police officers, will honor those who died on Sept. 11, 2001.
The Patriot Day/National Day of Service and Remembrance event honors those who died from terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. That includes first responders such as firefighters and police who lost their lives trying to save attack victims.
It also honors: Armed Forces personnel at the Pentagon; commercial pilots and flight attendants on American Flights 11 and 175, United Flights 175 and 93; and civilians not only in those places but also at the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center and surrounding areas and buildings.
Phone Kilmer
On Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer will hold a telephone town hall.
“It’s important for me to hear from as many constituents as possible across our region,” he said.
Residents of the 6th Congressional District can sign up or listen live online at kilmer.house.gov/LIVE
Aviation career
This fall, students at Bremerton’s Olympic College campus will have the opportunity to launch a career in aviation, thanks to a new partnership with Green River College and Avian Flight Center at Bremerton National Airport.
The Aviation Technology Associate of Applied Science program, which will begin offering classes Sept. 19, prepares students for careers as airline dispatchers.
College president Marty Cavalluzzi said the program will lead to family wage careers. Graduates can go on to get a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science. The BAS program at Green River is an additional six quarters (90 credits) of fully online coursework.
The program launch is part of the annual Bremerton Fly-In & Car Show at the airport, featuring in-air formation demonstrations, plane rides, helicopter rides and more. The Bremerton Fly-In and Car Show is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free parking and admission.
Helping Ukraine
Locals are donating proceeds from “Sunflower Exhibition” sales to the people of Ukraine.
Through September, the Roby King Gallery in Bainbridge will donate 20%, and the artists 20% also, to www.thekitchn.com
In the gallery’s July exhibit, Bainbridge Island photographer Pete Saloutos donated nearly $4000 from sales to the Chef Jose World Kitchen. The gallery and artists decided to continue that spirit of giving back.
Visitor projects
Bainbridge Island is seeking proposals for visitor-serving projects and activities for 2023.
The awarded proposals will be funded by the city’s Lodging Tax revenues.
There is approximately $350,000 available. Proposals are limited to visitor marketing projects, operations, special events or festivals, or eligible capital facilities. Applicants may seek a minimum of $2,000 and a maximum of $175,000.
The city’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will provide its recommendations to the City Council for the final funding decision.
Deadline for applications is Sept. 29. For details email cityadmin@bainbridgewa.gov.
Art showing
Fatima Young’s solo exhibit, “My Open Air Painting Spree,” will be shown through Nov. 1 during Coldwell Banker Bain business hours at 380 Winslow Way, Suite 103, Bainbridge Island.
Young plans to debut her new collection of plein air paintings from the local region; it includes over 30 large and small oil paintings. The public is welcome.
Young received creative degrees at the F.I.T and C.W. Post University in New York and is now on the board of Plein Air Washington Artists.
Suicide prevention
The Kitsap County Veterans Advisory Board and the Suicide Prevention Workgroup will be hosting World Suicide Prevention Day Sept. 10 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Kitsap County Administration Building, 619 Division St. in Port Orchard.
There will be guest speakers and a panel discussion including elected officials, mental health professionals and community organizers. In addition, there will be tables set up with representatives from local, state and national suicide prevention organizations to answer questions and provide information.
The event will conclude with a candlelight ceremony.
Cinema day
Both Bainbridge Cinemas and The Historic Lynwood Theatre are taking part in National Cinema Day Sept. 3 as all movies, all day, all formats will be $3.
Police log
Aug. 22 – Theft of motor vehicle parts, Hanami Lane NE
Aug. 24 – Criminal trespass, Wills Lane NW
Aug. 24 – Identity theft, Peggy Lane NE
Aug. 26 – Domestic violence harassment, NE McRedmond Lane
Aug. 27 – Traffic accident, Sunrise Drive NE
Aug. 27 – Reckless driving, Point White Drive NE
