Smallwood Design and Construction recently launched its new website at www.smallwoodconstruction.com. Also, check out its blog at www.smallwoodconstruction.blogspot.com, which has product information, building ideas, progress photos, and more.

The Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce and the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce will be co-hosting the Kitsap County Commissioner, Position No. 3 candidate forum. The forum will be held on Wednesday, July 14, at 7:45 a.m. at Port Orchard City Hall in the Council Chambers, 216 Prospect Street. City Hall doors will open at 7:30 a.m. and coffee, tea, water and muffins will be provided. The candidates, Josh Brown (incumbent); Abby Burlingame; David Corley; and Wally Carlson will be present. The forum is open to the public, free of charge. read more »

The Historic Lynwood Theatre, Bainbridge Island’s landmark one-screen theatre, originally began entertaining audiences in 1936 as a talking motion picture house. The theater celebrates 74 consecutive years of operation on July 5 with a special screening of the silent film, Chicago (1927), accompanied by live music from house organist Dennis James. James has played a pivotal role in the international revival of silent films presented with live organ music. performing at the theater annually every Valentine’s Day and July 5 since its 70th anniversary. read more »

Local Wrench in Belfair, a full service auto repair shop, was recently certified as a AAA Approved Auto Repair facility.

To receive their AAA-approved status, the staff of Local Wrench has:

• An established history of excellent customer satisfaction and community reputation,
• Met or exceeded AAA’s standards regarding required tools and equipment,
• ASE certified technicians, and
• Maintain a clean and safe facility.

As part of the AAA approved network, Local Wrench has agreed to read more »

My Kids Cookies has launched its new Web site — www.MyKidsCookies.com. Based on Bainbridge Island, My Kids’ Cookies does all its baking for local delivery and nationwide shipping in its commercial kitchen/retail shop, located at 9723 Coppertop Loop NE, Suite 202. It also offers baking and cookie decorating parties, as well as dessert catering and more.

My Kids’ Cookies Shop can be reached at (206) 780-3091 and is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evenings and weekends are available for private baking parties.

The Best of South Kitsap award-winning One Ten Lounge has opened a second location in downtown Poulsbo at 18881 Front Street.

The One Ten features 16 micro brews on tap, great wines and over 110 different martinis.

Co-Owner Kim Cherry is overseeing the expansion in Poulsbo and Port Orchard. The One Ten Lounge concept has great atmosphere and live music on Saturday nights. The new Poulsbo location offers a larger kitchen and outdoor seating on the waterfront.

Some of Kitsap County’s most experienced massage therapists are now certified in Bamboo-Fusion. The massage style utilizes heated bamboo sticks and rods to warm tissue for a deep, relaxing treatment. Bamboo-Fusion also helps massage therapists extend their careers. read more »

Liberty Bay Bank invites the community to join in the celebration of its first year anniversary on Friday, June 25 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Come join in all the festivities from hourly door prizes, cake and refreshments, to exclusive bank specials. read more »

Microsoft Corp. announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share. The dividend is payable Sept. 9 to shareholders of record on August 19. The ex-dividend date will be August 17.