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Rise and shine, Kitsap County!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Elandan Gardens wins silver, a lantern parade, and Don Giovanni in intimate octet + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Kitsap County protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Celebrating inclusion worldwide: In February, Night to Shine brought a prom night to Kitsap for people with disabilities, joining 950 locations across 70-plus countries, with volunteers creating a joyful, welcoming experience — learn more about its growth.
Pathways and Portals unveiled: Bremerton’s Elandan Gardens won silver for best use of natural stone at Seattle’s Northwest Flower and Garden Festival, held Feb. 18 to 22, with bonsai and large stone sculptures — read the full story.
Festivities and local flair: Raising Cane’s has opened its first Seattle restaurant in the University District, and more locations are planned, including Silverdale, giving Kitsap County fans a closer spot for chicken fingers — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Crispy wing cravings: Tracyton Public House turns weeknights into flavor roulette with breaded, sauce-tossed wings and a lineup of hits like Garlic Parmesan, Mango Habanero, and Salt & Vinegar. Expect friendly arguments as diners crown a household MVP; the fun is deciding which sauce runs the table.
Self-care, but local: Spirit & Nest curates clean skincare, bath goodies, and other self-care luxuries that make daily rituals feel a little fancy. Expect beautifully made body care and giftable picks from thoughtful indie brands, ideal when your cabinet needs a refresh or when you’re restocking the things you actually use.
Fairways calling: With two distinct 18s, the brawnier Olympic and the welcoming Cascade, Gold Mountain Golf Club nails the midweek sneak or a weekend duel. Towering firs, quick greens, and just-enough bite keep swings honest and grins wide… the kind of test that rewards nerve without punishing joy.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🛍 Vintage Spring Market @ Red Plantation | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – Spring cleaning gets easier when you let Red Plantation hunt. Stroll Vintage Spring Market for vintage, farmhouse, modern, and antique finds that make your home and garden look curated, not chaotic, plus a gift card up for grabs. Can’t swing by, catch the Facebook live.
♻ Altered and Reclaimed Recycled Art Show & Callow Makers Market @ Rimbert Illustration | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – If you’ve ever looked at a busted bike chain and thought, art, head to Rimbert Illustration on Callow for a group show of altered, reclaimed, recycled pieces, plus the Callow Makers Market. It’s peak Bremerton thrift-meets-talent, where you can shop, gawk, and feel virtuous.
🏮 Lantern Parade @ Quincy Square | Friday (3/6) at 5:45 PM – Quincy Square is lighting up with a lantern parade, and yes, your handmade, store-bought, or delightfully bedazzled light absolutely counts. Stroll with the neighbors as the sun slips out, swap oohs and ahhs, then ask Parks and Rec about their DIY lantern workshop.
🎬 Banff Mountain Film Festival 50th Anniversary Tour @ Roxy Theatre | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Skip the slog and catch the Banff Mountain Film Festival’s 50th at the Roxy. Two nights, two distinct programs, six films each, serving up adventure, mountain culture, and environmental grit, supporting Y.E.T.I., SUWA, and the Great Peninsula Conservancy.
🎨 2-Day Joy of Chalk Paint Masterclass @ Locker61 | Saturday (3/7) at 9:30 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to rescue that beat-up buffet, this is it. A two-day, hands-on Annie Sloan Chalk Paint masterclass at Locker61 in Poulsbo with UK pro Tristan Merriam, plus meals, materials, and swag. Serious skills, zero prep, limited seats.
🛠 Fix-it Fair @ BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Bring that sulking lamp, the wheezy vacuum, or your stubborn toaster to a free repair meetup, and let volunteer tinkerers take a crack while you learn a trick or two. Register here: https://www.create.bainbridgebarn.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=5325805, bring up to two items, because around here, we fix, not toss.
🐝 The Buzz on Bees @ Bainbridge Gardens, Inc. | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Because the deer already eat half the yard, let’s at least keep the bees happy. Bainbridge’s Certified Professional Horticulturist and beekeeper, Charles Schafer, explains what’s stressing pollinators, and practical things home gardeners can do to help. It’s free, bring curiosity, not the sprayer.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Kitsap County report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 57°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 10%
Sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 1 to 6 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 50°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 99%
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
Rare west-facing waterfront on Olympus Beach with 123 feet of shoreline and a halfway deck on the beach stairs. Olympic Mountain sunsets and water views fill rooms. A chef’s kitchen with Wolf range and wood-burning fireplace anchors the home. French doors open to decks and gardens. A 1,065 sq ft guest cottage adds flexibility, minutes to Winslow and the ferry.
Take a peek inside →
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