You're Invited to the Poulsbo Farmer's Market Harvest Dinner!

On Sunday, October 6th at 5 pm, the Poulsbo Farmer’s Market will have its annual Harvest Dinner at MorMor in Poulsbo. This is a beautiful, fresh 3-course dinner made with local ingredients and prepared by Chef John Nesby of MorMor. There will also be a silent and live auction with some delightful offerings. We’re looking forward to this annual celebration!

This year, the Farmer’s Market has decided to split its proceeds with Fishline, an extraordinary gesture and a real help to us. If you are interested in attending, the tickets are $75 and can be purchased through Fishline. Please email me at director@nkfishline.org if you want us to reserve a spot for you or friends and family.

 

Fishline Celebrates May's Community Partner of the Month: Mike's Car Wash and Detail

The owners of Mike's Car Wash and Detail in Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island, represent the best of prosperous local business owners.  Mike Brooks and Jeanne Benton,  co-owners of Mike's, have long believed that they should further their community in their professional and personal lives.    In many ways, they have helped local causes - Fishline has been one of the grateful recipients of this extraordinary generosity.

Mike's donates thousands of dollars each year to assist Fishline in its work.   When we asked for sponsors to match donations during our fundraising drive last year,  Mike's Car Wash and Detail stepped forward and helped assure a successful campaign.  For them, giving is personal - it is about helping the people closest to you.  "We see how much Fishline provides for local people, people in our community", says Jeanne Benton, "Helping friends and neighbors is what it's all about for us."

Not content with assisting us with dollars alone, Jeanne has been an extraordinary and long-term volunteer for many years.  She has a regular shift, Wednesday evening (which can sometimes be the hardest to staff), she fills in when someone can't make it other days, she helps us do our accounting and during the holidays, she assists with our Toy Shop as a program manager.  Quietly, and with excellence, Jeanne can be relied upon to help Fishline in the ways we most need the help. 

Mike Brooks and Jeanne Benton are clearly community members who express their commitment through generous and needed service, as individuals and as business owners.    Because of their support of the Fishline mission, we have selected them as our Community Partner of the Month for May.  Jeanne said that it was an honor to be chosen as Fishline's Community Partner of the month, but clearly it's an honor for us to be partnered with such an extraordinary business.  She added, "We are blessed to live in such a caring community and are thankful we can support all the good works that Fishline provides."  Mike and Jeanne --  we are grateful that our community includes such special people! 

Please visit and "like" Mike's Car Wash and Detail on Facebook.  Their business address is 19774 7th Ave NE, Poulsbo and their phone number is (360) 697-1144. 

Vote for NK Fishline at Clearwater Casino's Fat Tuesday Parade of Service

NK Fishline has entered a float in Clearwater Casino's Fat Tuesday Parade of Service!

Each year, Clearwater holds a Mardi Gras-style parade inside the casino on Fat Tuesday, with parade floats made by members of service organizations throughout Kitsap County. The floats, created on top of red wagons supplied by the casino, are judged during the parade. All participating organizations will receive at least $500 for creating a float. The highest scoring floats in the parade will receive significantly larger cash donations.

NK Fishline was one of 20 organizations selected to participate in the parade this year.  Floats are judged on theme, originality and execution by a team of five Clearwater representatives, including three employees who win their judging seats in a preliminary shoebox float competition held a month before the event.

Here's where you -- our friends and fans come in: 

Clearwater Casino guests also have the opportunity to participate in the judging. The floats are on display until Tuesday, February 12th.  Simply go to Club Clearwater and ask for a Fat Tuesday Float voting entry. Each person will be allowed one (1) entry. Place it in the box corresponding with your favorite float. On February 12 votes will be tallied, the float with the most votes will have five (5) points added to their final score! Voting Ends at 6pm on February 12, 2013.

The parade will be held on February 12th at 7pm.  Come to cheer on NK Fishline! The parade will be lead by a one man band and the 23 floats/non-profits will make their way around the entire casino.  We are so excited about this fun event!

Click here to visit our Facebook page and see all the great pictures of the float that our volunteers built!

Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort is operated by Port Madison Enterprises, an agency of the Suquamish Tribe that develops community resources while promoting the economic and social welfare of the Suquamish Tribe through commercial activities.  Suquamish Tribe is one of NK Fishline's Community Partners. 

Source:  North Kitsap Herald, Clearwater Casino

Empty Bowls Serves a Full Room!

This past Saturday, January 19th, NK Fishline hosted our Empty Bowls Fundraiser during the lunch hour at Gateway Fellowship Hall in Poulsbo.  The event was well attended familiar friends and new faces, we were glad to host them all! 

Guests were invited to choose from hand-painted bowls on tables throughout the room, starting in price at $15.  Then they made their way to the soup line, where they chose from a humble but delicious menu. 

Special thanks to Central Market, who provided the soup.  The menu included Tuscan Vegetable, Chicken & Autumn  Vegetable Tagine, and Chipotle Chili w/ Black Beans. The meal also included warm bread.  On hand to serve the soup were Poulsbo City Council members Linda Berry-Maraist and Ed Stern.

The entertainment for the lunch hour was provided by a group called Time and Tide, a trio of Bainbridge Island singers and guitar players.

The guests included recently crowned Miss Kitsap, Crystal Jimenez, and Miss Silverdale, Jahrielle Davis, pictured here with NK Fishline Executive Director Mary Nader. 

Helping people through the line and on their way to delicious soup were Becky Hall and Nicolle Perisho.

No one seemed to mind waiting in the sometimes long line, especially when they could find others to chat with! 

There was also a silent auction for handmade and painted bowl sets. The auction included bids for items such as a ramen noodle bowl set and large well-crafted fruit bowl, as well as beautiful bowls painted with delicate details like those pictured above.

The turnout was wonderful! Many commented that there were twice as many people in attendance as last year!  Thank you again for coming out to support NK Fishline at this fun community event! 

Special thanks again to Blue Sky Printing and Remington Design for the beautiful posters and donation cards, to Time and Tide for the entertainment, to Gateway Fellowship for allowing us to host the event at the church, and to Central Market for the soup, and especially to the 2013 Empty Bowl painters: 

— The North Kitsap High School pottery class, taught by Rande Anderson. Anderson and his pottery class also participated in the event last year.  
— Attendees of Poulsbo’s Americana Music Festival.
— Bainbridge potter Chris Bristah, who donated 40 bowls.
— Other local artists and galleries, such as Verksted Gallery, and Indi Studio owner Susan Butler.

Join Us for a Big Band Christmas!

Join us on December 8, 2012 from 7pm to 10pm at the Sons of Norway Lodge, located on 18891 Front Street in Downtown Poulsbo for a Big Band Christmas with "Buz Whiteley's Big Band!"

The event is sponsored by North Point Church and all proceeds will benefit NK Fishline.  There will be raffle baskets and refreshments.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/285020 or at the following locations:

Second Seasons Thrift Shop, Poulsbo

Marina Market, Poulsbo

Tickets will also be available at the door!

FREE Community Meals, Thanksgiving Week

Monday, November 19, 5pm -- St. Olaf's Catholic Church, Poulsbo

Wednesday, November 21, 5pm to 7pm -- Suquamish UCC

Thursday, November 22, Thanksgiving Meals

1pm -- Gateway Fellowship, Poulsbo

2pm -- First Lutheran, Poulsbo

Saturday, November 24, 11:30 to 1pm -- Gateway Fellowship



 

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5th Annual Spirit of Giving Event!!

This Saturday from 5 to 9 pm is the 5th Annual Spirit of Giving Event at the Silverdale Grange. The address is 12535 Clear Creek Road NW in Silverdale.  This is a great event for the entire family!!

For admission you can choose one of the following:

A generous bag of non-perishable food for NK Fishline. Click here for some ideas. 

A new and unwrapped toy for our Christmas toy shop drive.

A check made to your favorite charity, including NK Fishline.

Gently used items for Second Season.  (We accept clothing, home decor, small kitchen items, linens, and books in  gently used and excellent condition for resell.)  

It's a potluck, so bring a dish to share.  

There will be dancing, a silent auction, and tons of children’s activities. This is a fun family event! Contact Claudia at 360-697-1960 or by email for more information. 

Don't Miss This Weekend's Community Events!!

Photo Courtesy of Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce

On Thursday, (tonight) November 8 First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo will host a community dinner between 5-6pm. This is a weekly event. All are welcome. 

Also tonight, Kitsap Community Resources will be hosting a seminar called "Identity Theft and Predatory Lending" at 1201 Park Ave., Bremerton.  Protect yourself and your family from those who would hurt your economic standing or prey upon your vulnerability.  Learn how in this seminar offered by American Financial Solutions, 5:30 to 7 pm. 

On Saturday,  November 10, Gateway Fellowship Church in Poulsbo will also host a community lunch, from 11:30 to 1pm. This is a weekly event and all are welcome. 

Don't forget:  we will be accepting registrations to receive holiday food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas at the food bank from now until November 14!! 

Weekend food drives for NK Fishline include:

The Royal Rangers will be hosting a food drive at Central Market all day Saturday and Sunday. 

Pacific Northwest Title will wrap up their food drive with a big push at Safeway in Silverdale from 9am to 5pm Saturday. 

Forest Rock Hills Food Drive in Poulsbo will be held this Saturday -- Neighborhood pick ups will start at 10am!! 

This Saturday from 5 to 9 pm is the 5th Annual Spirit of Giving Event at the Silverdale Grange, address is 12535 Clear Creek Road NW in Silverdale.  

Admission:  A generous bag of non-perishable food for NK Fishline. or other donations like a new, unwrapped toy or a check made out to your favorite charity, or Second Season donations. It's a potluck, so bring a dish to share.  There will be dancing, a silent auction, and tons of children’s activities. This is a fun family event! Contact Claudia at 360-697-1960 or by email for more information. 

Contact NK Fishline to add your event to our calendar! Want to plan ahead? Visit our website to review the events calendar.

3rd Annual Operation Day of Hope

3rd Annual Operation Day of Hope

Saturday, October 20 ~ 10am–2pm

Could you – or someone you know – use a hand, FREE of charge, no strings attached, in one of the following areas?

• Health care screenings
• Dental exams/treatments
• Kidzone children’s activities
• Health insurance counseling through SHIBA
• Haircuts, maincures, chair massages
• Family portraits/photos
• Minor auto repairs
• Legal and mortgage counseling
• Fresh and packaged grocery items
• New and gently-used clothing items including winter hats and coats, new socks and underwear
• DSHS communty service representatives onsite to answer questions
• Contact information for other social serives agencies

A hot meal for the whole family served throughout the day and Spanish-speaking translators on site!

Operation Day of Hope is being hosted by Gateway Fellowship in partnership with other caring commmunity members. It is our way to say “we care” by providing residents of Kitsap County an opportunity to receive free services and support that meet real needs.

Community Events, Week of October 8

Last week's Homecoming Parade in Downtown Poulsbo
(Image Source: Downtown Poulsbo Facebook Page)

On Wednesday, October 10, Suquamish Church of Christ will host a community dinner between 5-7pm. This is a weekly event. All are welcome. 

On Thursday, October 11, First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo will host a community dinner between 5-6pm. This is a weekly event. All are welcome. 

Also on Thursday, October 11, Kitsap Community Resources will be hosting a seminar called "Understanding Credit and Credit Reports" at 1201 Park Ave., Bremerton.  It may seem complicated, but understanding your credit standing is key to future credit purchases, especially if you've recently experienced financial troubles.  Learn more from American Financial Solutions in this fascinating seminar, 5:30 to 7 pm.

On Saturday, October 13, Gateway Fellowship Church in Poulsbo will also host a community lunch, from 11:30 to 1pm. This is a weekly event and all are welcome. 

Contact NK Fishline to add your event to our calendar! Want to plan ahead? Visit our website to review the events calendar.

Breakfast with Fishline: Success!

This past Saturday, October 6th, NK Fishline hosted "Breakfast with Fishline,' a fundraiser featuring Richard Lemieux, author of "Breakfast at Sally's," an uplifting novel about his journey from wealth, to homelessness, to near suicide, and back to life again.  

The event was held at Gateway Fellowship Hall in Poulsbo.  Volunteers welcomed guests at the door.

Over 100 people attended the event.  It was a great turnout!  

The program included a prayer by Pastor Tom Duchemin, of Gateway Church.  Mark Costa, Director of Communications and Development at Gateway introduced NK Fishline Executive Director, Mary Nader spoke briefly about NK Fishline, hunger, and homelessness in our area.  She then introduced Jordan Erickson, Steven Stanton, and Alane Basco-Yu  who spoke about their own experiences with Fishline. 

 

Richard (shown above with Pastor Duchemin) spoke about how he ended up homeless, the "hand up" that the Salvation Army provided for him, and the many hands that helped him in his journey.  He shared his heart touching account of when he was completely hopeless and ready to end his life, his dog Willow saved him. Today there are several  missions and shelters opened in Willow's name.

Rick Lander closed the event, thanking all who attended, the speakers, and especially Richard.  He awarded the winner of the raffle gift basket, who turned around and gifted it to one of the speakers, Jordan! 

Special thanks to Gateway Fellowship Church, Starbucks, Mor-Mor (for the FABULOUS bread pudding!), and Valley Nursery for the edible centerpieces and other decor. As always, thanks to all the volunteers who made this such a successful event! 

Can you help share our "Breakfast with Fishline" flyer?

Community Events, Week of September 17

Image source:  Wikipedia

Tonight, September 18 -- Kitsap Community Resources presents "The Psychology of Spending" -- Learn the hidden influences on spending and how to have a healthy approach by learning from Kitsap Credit Union presenters, 5:30 to 7 pm.  Note that this will be at the new South Kitsap Site, 3200 SE Rainshadow Crt, Port Orchard, WA.

On Wednesday, September 19, Suquamish Church of Christ will host a community dinner between 5-7pm. This is a weekly event. All are welcome. 

On Thursday, September 20, First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo will host a community dinner between 5-6pm. This is a weekly event. All are welcome. 

On Saturday, September 22, Gateway Fellowship Church in Poulsbo will also host a community lunch, from 11:30 to 1pm. This is a weekly event and all are welcome. 

This weekend, September 22 & 23, North Kitsap Soccer will be hosting their annual food drive at each of their game locations throughout the day. Bins for food donation will be available at Strawberry Field, North Kitsap HS Stadium, Kingston Middle School, and Wolfe Elementary.  

Donation Station: Don't forget -- on Saturday, the Fishline van will be at Albertson's in Poulsbo to collect food and clothing donations from 11am to 1pm. This is a weekly event until October.  

Planning ahead:  Richard Lemieux, the author of Breakfast at Sally's will be the main speaker at Breakfast with Fishline on October 6, 9 to 10:30am at the Gateway Fellowship Hall, Gateway Church in Poulsbo.  In addition, former clients of Fishline will also talk about their experiences with Fishline services.  A modest breakfast will be provided.

Tickets available NOW at Fishline, Second Season, or Marina Market. 
$20 - General Admission
$10 - Seniors and Students
$ 5 - Fishline Clients

Read more on this event here. 
Contact NK Fishline to add your event to our calendar! Want to plan ahead? Visit our website to review the events calendar.

Poulsbo Kids Day

Join Fishline on the third annual Poulsbo Kid's Day for a fun lunch of hot dogs, chips, and a coke for $4.  Additional hot dogs are only $2.  The event will be held in the College Marketplace (near the Home Depot parking lot) on Saturday, September 15th 10am – 3pm.  

It will be a full day of family fun with food, games, prizes and more.

• See what the City Parks and Recreation Dept has to offer (i.e. gymnastics)!
• Get creative at the Home Depot® craft booth!
• Have a blast at the bike rodeo obstacle course!
• All things safety: bike helmet fittings, car seat inspections and Internet safety how-to's.
• Explore real fire trucks and police cars – even a police boat!
• Pet adoptions through the Humane Society®.
• Free electronic fingerprinting and DNA kits!
• Help your community: donate 3 non-perishable food items or make a cash donation to the "Food for Thought" program
• Meet McGruff, the crime fighting dog
• See K-9 Unit demonstrations (attack and take-down)
• Have your face painted
• Play with the “Caring Clowns”

Community Events, Week of September 10

On Wednesday, September 12, Suquamish Church of Christ will host a community dinner between 5-7pm. This is a weekly event. All are welcome. 

On Thursday, September 13, First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo will host a community dinner between 5-6pm. This is a weekly event. All are welcome. 

Also on Thursday, Kitsap Community Resources and American Financial Solutions is offering a free seminar called "Bankruptcy Facts:  Separating Fact from Fiction." This helpful seminar will be held between 5:30 and 7pm at 1201 Park Avenue, Bremerton.  

On Saturday, September 8, Gateway Fellowship Church in Poulsbo will also host a community lunch, from 11:30 to 1pm. This is a weekly event and all are welcome. 

Also on Saturday, Poulsbo Kids Day will be held at the Home Depot Parking Lot.  Join 1st Security Bank and the businesses from Olhava in the College Marketplace for the 3rd annual Poulsbo Kids Day from 10am to 3pm.  It will be a full day of family fun with food, games, prizes, and more.  We will be collecting canned food for NK Fishline as well as donations for our Food for Thought program. 

Donation Station: Don't forget -- on Saturday, the Fishline van will be at Albertson's in Poulsbo to collect food and clothing donations from 11am to 1pm. This is a weekly event until October.

Contact NK Fishline to add your event to our calendar! Want to plan ahead? Visit our website to review the events calendar.