Shellfish closure
Shellfish harvesting is closed for Port Madison, Miller Bay and Agate Passage, along with Port Orchard Passage.
Tests show high levels of marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish poison, a Kitsap Public Health District news release says.
The closure is for all recreational shellfish harvesting for all species of clams, oysters and mussels. Shrimp and crab are not included in this closure.
Art deadline today
Artists can apply to the 2024 Winter Studio Tour on Bainbridge Island, but the deadline is Aug. 23.
Event dates are Dec. 6-8 and take place at various artists’ studios and community halls around BI. The Studio Tour is a juried show, seeking professional work, designed and crafted by the artist, with original designs, and quality craftsmanship.
For applications and details go to www.bistudiotour.com
Community picnic
When the Moritani Preserve Community Picnic takes place Sept. 2 participants will be treated to a new entryway.
The picnic is the end-of-summer celebration and fundraiser for the preserve, put on by the Bainbridge Island Parks and Trails Foundation.
Tree thinning and replanting at the southeast entrance in June has made a huge difference. BI Metro Parks & Recreation District superintendent Lydia Roush said: “There’s tons of new sword ferns regenerating, tons of new osoberry (Indian plumb) coming up already. It’s beautiful.”
Other plants include: Oregon grape, bitter cherry, red flowering currant, mock orange, dogwood and kinnikinnick along the path, along with granite boulders.
It’s all part of ongoing restoration at the preserve, which was gifted to the community in 2017.
Flamenco workshop
Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes will again perform on Bainbridge Island, but this time she will also teach a workshop so people can better appreciate and understand the art form.
The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Road. The workshop is before that from 5:30-7 p.m. It will cover Flamenco origins, rhythms and basic movements.
Cost for the workshop is $30, for the performance $20 and for both $45, or $35 for students. For tickets go to www.savannahf.com
PSE grants
Nine Kitsap County nonprofits have received grants from Puget Sound Energy Foundation.
They are: Bremerton Backpack Brigade, DocLuvTheKids, Helpline House, Kitsap Homes of Compassion, Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center, North Kitsap Fishline, Place of Horses, Scarlet Road and South Kitsap Helpline.
The grants are for $5,000, $7,500 and $10,000 and were awarded to agencies that deal with food security, shelter programs or childcare assistance in 14 counties in the state.
Homeless coordinator
Derrick Means is the new coordinator for the Kitsap County Homeless Encampment Action Response and Transition (HEART) team.
He will lead compassionate responses to unhoused people. He was employed with a nonprofit that helped people in need of stability, support, education, employment and safe places to thrive.
Kitsap bike ride
The 30th annual Kitsap Color Classic will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6 starting at Port of Kingston Kiwanis Park.
Cost is $50, $15 for youth. Rides are 25, 33 and 54 miles long. Elevation gains are 1,562; 1,984; and 3, 191 feet.
Online registration for the Cascade Bicycle Club event closes Oct. 3. You can’t enter on race day.
Sneak preview
Port Gamble will host a sneak preview of the Port Townsend Film Festival Aug. 24 at the historic Port Gamble Theater.
The preview will showcase an array of short films, trailers and insider announcements that highlight the innovative spirit and talent of filmmakers nationwide. Cost is $10 for the event from 3-5 p.m. For details go to ptfilm.org
BI police log
8-11: Extortion, 9800 block NE Yaquina Avenue
8-13: Malicious mischief, 600 block Horizon View Place NW
8-13: Theft, 12400 block of North Madison Avenue
8-15: Malicious mischief, 200 block Winslow Way E
8-16: Malicious mischief, 11200 block Arrow Point Drive NE
8-18: Theft, 1300 block Wintergreen Lane NE
