Calendar from Jan. 30, 2008

Events

ANNEXATION TALK Q & A session for those in potential Port of Tracyton annexation areas; today, 7 p.m.; Tracyton United Methodist Church, 5153 Naomi St. NW, Bremerton.

CONNECTIONS Women’s Networking presents a co-ed networking mixer; today, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Ambrosia Catering, 4954 State Highway, Bremerton; $15 at the door, includes hors d oeuvres. RSVP: Kathy at (306) 509-6894.

HIGHER EDUCATION Information on how to earn an environmental studies degree from Western Washington University’s Huxley College of the Environment; Thurs., Jan. 31, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; College Transfer Fair, Olympic College, Bremerton. Info: Nancy Bluestein-Johnson at (360) 417-6521 or e-mail Nancy.Bluestein-Johnson@wwu.edu.

ON TOUR King’s West tour and information on the school; Thurs., Jan. 31, 9:30-11 a.m.; 4012 Chico Way NW, Bremerton. Info: (360) 377-7700 or www.kingswest.org.

BUST A MOVE Teen dance open to ages 13-17 with base access; Fri., Feb. 1, 7 p.m.; Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Prince of Peace Chapel Hall; teens attending must provide a dependent or student ID card; free.

MISSION HELP Fund-raising event to support Silverdale Baptist Church mission trip featuring products from Sensaria, Cookie Lee, Mary Kay, Creative Memories, Simply Fun, Tupperware and Pampered Chef; Fri., Feb. 1, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Silverdale Baptist Church, 8278 State Hwy 303, Bremerton.

RELAY SPIRIT Central Kitsap/Bremerton Relay for Life kickoff rally for team members from past relays and community members interested in sponsoring the relay, forming a team or learning more about Relay For Life; Sat., Feb. 2, 1 p.m.; Kitsap Mall Center Court. Info: (800) 729-3880.

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

NETWORK Olympic Business Exchange featuring guest speaker Bill Richardson, of Edward Jones, who will make a 10-minute presentation about financial planning strategy; Thurs., Jan. 31, 7:30 a.m.; Silverdale Beach Hotel; visitors welcome. Info: Dagmar Lacy at (360) 876-0706 or dlacy@olynorthwest.com or visit www.olympicbusinessexchange.com.

LUPUS SUPPORT The Kitsap Lupus Support meeting; Sat., Feb. 2, 1-3 p.m.; Harrison Medical Center, conference room on the first floor; family and friends are welcome.

DEPRESSION SUPPORT The Kitsap chapter of Depression and Bipolar Alliance meets every Tuesday to help support those with depression or bipolar disorder. Call Robbie at (360) 373-0765 between 9 a.m.-5 p.m., or e-mail dbsabremerton@yahoo.com for time and location.

WRITE ON The Adult Writers and Critique Group has openings for interested writers; the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 10 a.m., 3431 Lowell Street, Old Town Silverdale. Info: (360) 598-2375 after 7 p.m. or blsacre@juno.com.

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