CALENDAR

Events

LUNCH TIME: Kitsap Seniors age 60 and better invited to enjoy a special Thanksgiving lunch with Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program; Wed., Nov. 19, noon; various locations; $3 suggested donation. Reservations due Nov. 18: (360) 377-8511. Call for location information.

ROLL UP THOSE SLEEVES: Kitsap County Parks and Recreation to feature Family Volunteer Day to restore an area of shoreline at Old Mill Park in Silverdale; Sat., Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with lunch provided by Famous Dave’s. Info: Lori Raymaker at (360) 337-5372 or visit www.kitsapgov.com/parks.

YOU’RE MY HERO: Herocare of Kitsap County to host reception for local heroes including military, school employees and first responders featuring live entertainment, refreshments and door prizes; Sat., Nov. 22, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Costco, 10000 Mickelberry Road, Silverdale; membership not required to attend.

GIVING THANKS: VFW Post 4992 presents a free Thanksgiving dinner to military and their families, the homeless, the homesick or anyone who wants a hot meal; Thurs., Nov. 27, 1:30-5:30 p.m.; 9981 Central Valley Road, Silverdale; free rides also available with pick-up at Safeway, Kmart and Fred Meyer in East Bremerton at 1 p.m.

Meetings

GARDEN UNITY: Cross Sound District of Garden Clubs to feature “Holiday Designs for the Home;” Mon., Nov. 17, 10 a.m., lunch at noon; West Side Community Club, 4019 E St., Bremerton. Info: Bea Ragsdale at (360) 876-3296.

CKCC: Central Kitsap Community Council meeting; Wed., Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m.; CKFR/Silverdale Water District Headquarters, 5300 N.W. Newberry Hill Road, Silverdale; public welcome.

HEAR THIS: Legislators from the 23rd, 26th, and 35th Leg. Districts to discuss priorities for upcoming legislative session; Wed., Nov. 19, 7 p.m.; Olympic College’s Bremer Student Center; public welcome.

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