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For kids and grownups alike, we have the best places to find sweet holiday treats around West Sound.
11/28/2025

For kids and grownups alike, we have the best places to find sweet holiday treats around West Sound.

All along the Kitsap Peninsula, it seems the Sugarplum Fairy has sprinkled a little magic sugar dust to bring smiles to kids and grown-ups alike.

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art unveils "Connected by Craft" exhibits for Handwork 2026, celebrating 250 years of Americ...
11/27/2025

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art unveils "Connected by Craft" exhibits for Handwork 2026, celebrating 250 years of American handmade artistry.

The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art recently announced that it is joining the national art initiative Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026.

The shoveler duck is less common in these parts, but fun to watch when you can spot it.
11/26/2025

The shoveler duck is less common in these parts, but fun to watch when you can spot it.

Where there is water, there are ducks. From small ponds to big lakes, narrow streams to raging rivers and estuaries to open saltwater, ducks are present.

The annual Lighted Boat Parade hosted by the Gig Harbor Yacht Club is a must-see for the holiday season.
11/25/2025

The annual Lighted Boat Parade hosted by the Gig Harbor Yacht Club is a must-see for the holiday season.

The Gig Harbor Yacht Club is hosting its Annual Lighted Boat Parade from 5-7 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2025.

Alderbrook Resort & Spa is hosting a luncheon celebrating the history of — and generally appreciating — Mason County. Ge...
11/24/2025

Alderbrook Resort & Spa is hosting a luncheon celebrating the history of — and generally appreciating — Mason County. Get tickets now — it is tomorrow! (Nov 25, 2025)
TICKETS: https://northmasonchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/10149

Alderbrook Resort & Spa is hosting a luncheon on Nov. 25 that's celebrating the history of — and generally appreciating — Mason County.

Restaurant Lola Bremerton's chef John Hall talks about "Southern subtleties" and more.
11/22/2025

Restaurant Lola Bremerton's chef John Hall talks about "Southern subtleties" and more.

Chef John Hall's Restaurant Lola in Bremerton created a buzz when it opened in 2023. Hall's Alabama roots, combined with an impressive Michelin-starred kitchen resume, deliver locally sourced, Pacific Northwest cuisine with Southern "subtleties" in an intimate space.

Enjoy tree lightings and other holiday celebrations across West Sound.
11/19/2025

Enjoy tree lightings and other holiday celebrations across West Sound.

As the holiday season approaches, communities across the region are gearing up for a joyful array of events filled with twinkling lights, tree lightings, and seasonal celebrations.

If you have a sheet pan and an oven, you are steps away from having a hearty turkey dinner.
11/18/2025

If you have a sheet pan and an oven, you are steps away from having a hearty turkey dinner.

If you have a sheet pan and an oven, you are steps away from having a hearty turkey dinner. I believe comfort food shouldn't be stressful — just simple to make, with an easy cleanup, is the name of my game.

If your family loves coconut, try these treats, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
11/17/2025

If your family loves coconut, try these treats, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

When it's cold outside and snow blankets the ground, try heating up the oven and whipping up a batch of Snowball Cookies. These cookies are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, and with a hint of coconut added to the frosting, your senses might think you've been transported to a tropical bea...

A Bainbridge Island couple's creative ideas turn wetlands into garden magic.
11/14/2025

A Bainbridge Island couple's creative ideas turn wetlands into garden magic.

Raymond and Rosemary Nye have created a unique garden in a potentially problematic location. The property, located in the southwestern area of Bainbridge Island, features numerous springs that create boggy, marshy conditions, making it difficult, at best, for traditional gardening.

Looking toward the future, a local nonprofit works to inspire the next generation of talent — Peninsula Hands On Art.
11/13/2025

Looking toward the future, a local nonprofit works to inspire the next generation of talent — Peninsula Hands On Art.

Founded in 2003, Peninsula Hands On Art provides art instruction to over 4,000 students each year.

Scratchboard artist explores unique medium to create emotional strokes. ~ Steve Hammond ~
11/12/2025

Scratchboard artist explores unique medium to create emotional strokes. ~ Steve Hammond ~

He just sold the most challenging piece he's ever created, and the awards are stacking up for Gig Harbor scratchboard artist Steve Hammond.

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