Appreciating a few of CK's jewels
One of the best things about living on the Kitsap Peninsula is the thousands of acres of forested lands, open spaces, wildlife, and birding habitat we get to enjoy year-round.
The Kitsap County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan 2024 outlines our goals, priorities, and actions to enhance and preserve our parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces.
Your voice is important! The PROS Plan 2024 includes a Needs Assessment, which is YOUR opportunity to provide feedback and input. The survey is only eighteen questions and remains open through July. Read more about the process and access the survey at the link below.
Kitsap County Parks - 2018 PROS Plan (kitsapgov.com)
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Protect Kitsap County this summer by adhering to the current Stage 2 Burn Ban. Under a Stage 2 Burn Ban, all outdoor burning – including recreational fires – is prohibited. Please take a few minutes to read more on the County and CKFR websites.
Representing and celebrating our community
On July 6, the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Port Orchard to tour the Port of Bremerton’s Port Orchard Breakwater and celebrate the $9.4 million RAISE Discretionary Grant recently awarded to the Port.
It was a wonderful event that the Kitsap County Commissioners celebrated with our local, state, tribal, and federal elected officials.
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Honoring Cary Bozeman
Former Bremerton Mayor and current Port of Bremerton Commissioner Cary Bozeman was honored on July 18 with the dedication of Cary Bozeman Place at Marina Square Bremerton.
I was honored to represent the Kitsap County Commissioners and recognize Cary Bozeman's many contributions to Kitsap County and his dedication to the City of Bremerton and its remarkable waterfront.
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Celebrating 100 Years of the Kitsap County Fair
Join me at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 23 at noon as we officially kick off the celebration of the 100th year of the Kitsap Fair and Rodeo. For full details on Fair entertainment, food, and activities visit the Kitsap Fair website.
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Reach for the seas - career opportunity!
Washington State Ferries is offering a full-ride, two-year scholarship worth over $34,000 plus a stipend for each day of training onboard a Washington State ferry. This two-year apprenticeship program, in partnership with the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies, will provide the academic training and onboard experience to become a licensed deck officer.
To learn about this exciting career opportunity, click here.
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Buy Local/Be Healthy
I wanted to remind residents about an online farmer's market dedicated to Kitsap grown goods. Kitsap Fresh is a producer-owned cooperative providing access to local farms and food producers. No membership is required and your order is sorted, organized, and waiting for you. Visit their website to read about the products and producers.
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Become a Special Agent this summer
Kitsap County is joining over a dozen partners to get people outside exploring, learning, and having fun with their families. In Kitsap County, families can play the game along the Clear Creek Trail in Silverdale.
Click here and learn how to add this free and educational game to your list of summer activities! The Puget Sound Explorer campaign runs from July 1 to August 31.
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Calling all artists - and be sure to Vote!
The Kitsap County Auditor invites all residents to follow in the footsteps of 2023 South Kitsap High School graduate Statia Ruffin Masters, whose "I Voted" sticker design was included with ballots for the current Primary Election. Read more about the 2024 contest rules and requirements here. Entries must be received by 8 a.m., October 17.
Don't forget to cast your vote in the August 1, 2023 Primary! To access the Local Voters' Pamphlet, update your address, or register to vote visit the Elections website.
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Other activities happening in CK this summer
- Wheelchair users and blind/low-vision people are encouraged to Ride the Clear Creek Trail on July 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. Guides will meet participants at the Silverdale Rotary Gateway Park, 11601 Silverdale Way NW. Everyone is welcome and tandem bikes will be available for blind/low-vision riders to borrow. Visit the Kitsap County Accessible Communities Advisory Committee for details.
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The 41st Annual Whale of a Run benefiting seniors in our community takes place July 29. This event is fun for the whole family and benefits a great cause, Meals on Wheels Kitsap. Options include a four-mile race, one-mile run/walk, and kids’ dashes. Learn more and register here.
- Be sure to visit the Whaling Days website for additional activities happening throughout the weekend of July 28-30, including the Silverdale Rotary Duck Race July 30.
- Join the Central Kitsap Community Council (CKCC) at their August meeting, held 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 2 at the Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue headquarters station. For more information on the Council, including meeting dates, agendas, and membership, visit the CKCC webpage.
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Connect with the County
The Commissioner’s Office public service counter is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For questions or appointments, please email kitsapcommissioners@kitsap.gov or call 360.337.7080.
For County service or questions email help@kitsap1.com or call 360.337.5777.
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