Letter from the Publisher Welcome to the New Neighbors Guide! On behalf of the local community, we welcome you to Kitsap County. Whether you’re here temporarily or to make this a permanent home, we know you’re going to love our region. With our natural beauty, lakes, streams and forested trails, this is the perfect location for outdoor fun. With some of the best coffee … [Read more...] about New Neighbors Guide for Kitsap County – Fall 2023
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Visit a Troll on Bainbridge Island
A troll is defined as an imaginary, either very large or very small, creature in traditional Scandinavian stories that has magical powers and lives in mountains or caves. Danish culture has a long history in the Puget Sound, so showcasing artwork depicting various trolls was a natural fit for several locations around the Pacific Northwest, including Bainbridge … [Read more...] about Visit a Troll on Bainbridge Island
Peninsula Credit Union: Small Enough to Care, Big Enough to Help
Peninsula Credit Union (PCU) is one of the nation’s first community-chartered, member-owned credit unions. Formed in 1935 by employees of the Rainier Pulp and Paper Company in Shelton, Peninsula Credit Union now serves more than 20,000 members. With branches in Shelton, Belfair, Port Orchard, Poulsbo and Port Townsend, Peninsula Credit Union is different from other credit … [Read more...] about Peninsula Credit Union: Small Enough to Care, Big Enough to Help
What Do You Treasure? Find it at Art in the Woods
Following up on record attendance last year, the popular Art in the Woods studio tour will return to the North Kitsap area November 10-12. Art In The Woods is a unique, self-guided 20+ studio tour where visitors are invited into working art studios to meet the artists, see new work, view demonstrations, and, of course, purchase treasures. Spokesperson for the event, Leigh … [Read more...] about What Do You Treasure? Find it at Art in the Woods
Family Fun at the Kids Discovery Museum
The Kids Discovery Museum on Bainbridge Island is Kitsap County’s premier children’s museum and serves over 35,000 visitors annually. KiDiMu has been dedicated to fulfilling the early developmental needs of the children in the community. The exhibits are designed to stimulate and challenge young minds, promoting learning, growth, and discovery in a fun and interactive … [Read more...] about Family Fun at the Kids Discovery Museum