Kitsap Mall is rolling out a new tool for its shopping center security team, the original personal electric transporter, the Segway PT.

“We’re finding the Segway not only helps our security officers respond quickly when they need to, but it also invites interaction with our customers. This kind of positive connection with our visitors promotes the welcoming, secure environment we know is important to Kitsap County consumers,” said Rene Morris, senior property manager at Kitsap Mall. read more »

The Port Orchard Chamber March Luncheon is Thurs., March 11 and 11:30 a.m. at the McCormick Woods Banquet Rm., 5155 McCormick Woods Rd. SW, in Port Orchard. The speaker will be Frank Shiers, Radio Journalist and Cartoonist.

Shiers grew up in Kitsap County, graduating from West High School. His father practiced law in Port Orchard for more than 50 years. Frank received a BA in Communications from WSU and teaching certificate from Western. He taught school 4 1/2 years at South Kitsap High, where he ran the television production program. read more »

The Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Tues. March 9 at the Canterwood Golf and Country Club will feature David Shoup as the guest speaker. Shoup will present several ideas on how a more powerful memory will help effectiveness and reduce stress. Find out how to remember names and faces, presentations without notes, to-do lists, numbers, dates and appointments, as well as information from books and conferences. read more »

Ryan Resources & Distributing, parent company of The Brass Ring Salon & Day Spa, recently announced the addition of two new stylists. Sue Avery and her daughter Brook will share a chair and space.

Emily Arend, independent distributor for Reliv International, was recently promoted to the director level. Reliv distributors advance to a higher level when their sales organizations meet certain income and/or sales volume goals. read more »

His Hands Lawn Care & Services located in Silverdale has a new look with a completely new website providing detailed information about the company at www.HisHandsLawnCare.com. Owned by the Orozco family, His Hands Lawn care provides complete lawn care and landscaping services for Kitsap County, Pierce County and King County, and has been in business since 1995.

Call (360) 698-2581 for more information.

The Ark, located at 343 N. Wycoff in Bremerton, will offer used and vintage books and magazines and paperback exchanges. The Ark will be open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information call (360) 627-7129.

Abiding HomeCare has acquired additional office space adjacent to its headquarters in Old Town Silverdale.

Randy Hardin, the executive director of Abiding HomeCare, is committed to using this additional office space not only for training staff, but also for offering training to family members who provide home care to loved ones. The office address is 3594 Byron Street, Suite 205 in Silverdale. Abiding HomeCare can be reached at (360) 692-6929 or visit www.abidinghomecare.com.