Calendar from Jan. 12, 2008

Events

RODEO QUEEN Miss Teen Rodeo Washington 2008 Mandy Milovich will be officially crowned at a dinner and benefit auction with proceeds to help fund her journey to various parades, rodeos and civic events in Washington; today, social hour at 6 p.m., buffet dinner at 7 p.m.; Kitsap County Fairgrounds Presidents Hall; $17 at the door. Info: (360) 377-9692 or e-mail MTRW08@aol.com.

OPEN HOUSE Bremerton Chiropractic Center is hosting an open house to welcome Dr. Dustin Lewis who serves patients with neck and back conditions, work and accident injuries; today, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 1111 NE Riddell Road, Bremerton. Info: (360) 479-0331.

PRODUCTION Fairview Junior High School’s production of the play “Ransom of Emily Jane;” Mon., Jan. 14, 7 p.m.; Fairview Junior High School cafeteria; adults $3, students $1.

ALL ABOUT HEALING Harrison Medical Center is offering a free national program, “The Lebed Method: Focus on Healing through Movement and Dance,” for breast cancer survivors that improves physical and emotional well-being while promoting healing and prevention of breast cancer complications; Wed., Jan. 16, 7-9 p.m.; Harrison Green Mountain, 2625 Wheaton Way. Info: Nancy Lorber or Barbara Rodgers at (360) 792-6880.

SMELL THE ROSES Learn the history, care and current popularity of heirloom roses from Frank Gatto of Raft Island Roses featuring a Q & A session and plant raffle; Wed., Jan. 16, 1-3 p.m.; Kitsap County Fairgrounds Pavilion; free.

CHECK IT OUT King’s West tour and information on the school; Thurs., Jan. 17, 9:30-11 a.m.; 4012 Chico Way NW, Bremerton. Info: (360) 377-7700 or www.kingswest.org.

PAJAMARAMA Sleep Country USA’s Foster Kids Pajama Drive to benefit area foster children; donate new pajamas now through Sun., Feb. 17; 10516 Silverdale Way NW, Suite 136, Silverdale. Info: (360) 698-1191.

Meetings

DEMS MEET Kitsap County Commissioners Josh Brown and Steve Bauer will be the guest speakers at the next meeting of the 23rd Legislative District Democrats; Sun., Jan. 13, 4-6 p.m.; Poulsbo Fire Station. Info: Remo Barr at (360) 779-4393 or e-mail remok@comcast.net.

STROKE SUPPORT The Stroke Support Group presents “How’s your engine running?” on how to balance rest and work; Wed., Jan. 16, 1 p.m.; Harrison Medical Center Silverdale, Iris Room; open to stroke survivors, caregivers, spouses, children and friends of stroke survivors and the public. Info: (360) 337-8980.

CKCC Central Kitsap Community Council monthly meeting; Wed., Jan. 16, 7-9 p.m.; Silverdale Water District/CKFR Headquarters, 5300 NW Newberry Hill Road, Suite 101.

NETWORKING Olympic Business Exchange meeting to feature Kathleen Haag, an independent sales director with Mary Kay, who will make a 10-minute presentation about skin care basics for the New Year; Thurs., Jan. 17, 7:30 a.m.; Silverdale Beach Hotel. Visitors welcome; all business professionals interested in increasing their business are encouraged to attend. Info: Dagmar Lacy at (360) 876-0706 or dlacy@olynorthwest.com or visit www.olympicbusinessexchange.com.

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