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Events

BIMA Jazz Family Day 2026: Plan a Short Visit or a Full Afternoon

October 11, 2026 No Comments

Plan BIMA's free October 25 Jazz Family Day around the activities your family wants, with the official schedule and a flexible Bainbridge visit plan.

Kitsap News

Silverdale Recycling Closure: Plan Your Next Load by Material

October 5, 2026 No Comments

Updated October 5, 2026: Sort your materials and check current drop-off options while Silverdale’s recycling and garbage facility is closed for construction.

Backpack, binoculars and a notebook beside a wooded trail

Education

Borrow an Outdoor Kit Before Buying One: A Kitsap Library Trip Plan

September 28, 2026 No Comments

Plan a library-kit outing around availability, park access and the return date, with a small observation activity to try outdoors.

Illustration of a Washington State ferry traveling across Puget Sound with a fall trip-planning checklist.

Transportation

Washington State Ferries’ Fall Schedule Starts September 20: A Kitsap Trip Checklist

September 19, 2026 No Comments

The Washington State Ferries fall 2026 schedule begins September 20. See which Kitsap routes change and what to check before leaving home.

A notebook, magnifying glass and wooden blocks on a library table.

Education

Kitsap Regional Library Branches Close September 23: Plan Ahead

September 16, 2026 No Comments

All Kitsap Regional Library branches are listed as closed Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Plan pickups, printing, and visits around the scheduled closure.

Illustration of a notebook, pencil and papers on a writing desk.

Education

Find a Kitsap Library Workshop by Branch, Age and Registration

September 12, 2026 No Comments

A few calendar filters can turn a long event list into a manageable set of local workshops worth checking.

Editorial illustration of residents talking with volunteers at information tables in a welcoming community room.

Events

Discover Kingston Open House: What to Ask on September 28

September 11, 2026 No Comments

Meet local service and project representatives at the September 28 Discover Kingston open house. Here is how to prepare a useful set of questions.

Editorial illustration of a student holding a generic transit card beside a backpack, with a bus behind them.

Education

How to Get Your Free Olympic College Bus Pass for 2026–27

September 11, 2026 No Comments

Get ready for campus travel with a clear registration and pickup checklist, eligibility notes, and the ferry services included in the OC bus pass.

Editorial illustration of a bus beside a Pacific Northwest waterfront with a ferry in the distance.

Kitsap News

Kitsap Transit Changes September 13: A Rider’s Guide

September 11, 2026 No Comments

A practical guide to the September 13, 2026 bus changes, with official route links and a checklist for planning your next commute.

Gordon Field 1 in Bremerton prepared for its reopening ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Events

Gordon Field 1 Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Bremerton Reopening

September 4, 2026 No Comments

Kitsap County Parks plans a September 8 ribbon cutting for the reopening of Gordon Field 1 in Bremerton. Review the confirmed details and what still ...