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Simmons Garden

North Kitsap Private Gardens Open for Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program June 28

On Sunday, June 28, the Garden Conservancy’s nationwide Open Days Program features six private gardens open to the public for one day only in Indianola, Poulsbo and on Bainbridge Island. Admission to each garden is $7 and benefits the Garden Conservancy. Open Days … read more

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Gig Harbor Garden Tour

Gig Harbor Garden Tour — a Delightful Affair for a Good Cause

"The Earth laughs in flowers." ~ Ralph Waldo...

Gardens in the greater Puget Sound region literally come alive in June, and gardeners do as well. June brings a plethora of blooms, perfuming the air and dazzling all the senses as summer takes flight in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The West Sound … read more

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Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

West Sound Museums Offer Free Admission to Military Personnel and Families

Several West Sound museums have joined the Blue Star Museums program to offer free admission this summer to all active-duty military personnel and their families. The program is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of … read more

Gig Harbor Garden Tour

Gardens Promote Literacy at 18th Annual Gig Harbor Garden Tour

"What is a garden for, if not to...

It’s an appropriate saying for this year’s Gig Harbor Garden Tour from an 86-year-old gardener who has opened her magnificent garden to thousands of viewers over the last 15 years. For the last 17 years, the Gig Harbor Garden Tour has dedicated its … read more

Olympic Music Festival

Olympic Music Festival — Concerts in the Barn

Located on a 55-acre farm on the Olympic Peninsula in a restored vintage dairy barn, the setting is enchanting and the concerts feature world-class classical music performances all summer long. The grounds and barn are beautiful, and the barn has a rich history. … read more

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U.S. Open at Chambers Bay

Buying tickets for the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay? Consider these tips

As golf enthusiasts anticipate June’s U.S. Open at Chambers Bay in University Place, many are looking to score a hole-in-one with sought-after tickets. As an alternative to buying tickets directly from the sporting event organizer, some fans turn to ticket resellers. You may … read more

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Road Trip

Getting Ready for a Road Trip

Tips for avoiding breakdowns with a pre-trip vehicle...

If your upcoming travel plans include a road trip, the last thing you want is unexpected car trouble to leave you stranded at the side of the road. A pre-trip vehicle check is the best way to ensure that your car is ready … read more

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Gig Harbor Street Scramble

Gig Harbor Kicks off the Start of Summer with Annual Street Scramble

The Gig Harbor Street Scramble returns to Skansie Brothers Park (3207 Harborview Drive) in downtown Gig Harbor on Saturday on May 23 beginning at 10 a.m. This free, family event marks the official kick-off for summer and outdoor fun in Gig Harbor. The … read more

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Kitsap Great Give

Kitsap Great Give Aims to Raise $750,000 in 24 Hours for Kitsap Nonprofits

The Kitsap community “stunned” organizers of Kitsap Great Give last year, donating more than $500,000 in 24 hours to 200 local organizations. This year, the ante is up — the goal is to raise $750,000, some of which will be matched by sponsors. … read more

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