The growing movement to eat fresh, locally produced food has been taking flight in Kitsap. There are efforts to start a member-owned cooperative, the farmers markets are booming and several new businesses have been launched in the past couple of years that sell food made in Kitsap.

Since last November, a new store in Bremerton called FreshLocal has also been connecting those consumers who want to know the source of their food with local producers who want to share their bounty with the public. read more »

The Kitsap Soccer Club finalized a three-year sponsorship agreement with Harrison Medical Center. Harrison now becomes the title sponsor for all of the Pumas’ youth outreach programs.

The Harrison Medical Center/Pumas Pro Youth Academy and Youth Outreach Program is the first fully comprehensive, youth soccer training program of its kind in the region.

Harrison’s three-year commitment will foster read more »

Saturday May 29 will mark the 4th annual Gig Harbor Street Scramble at 10 a.m. starting at Skansie Brothers Park in historic downtown Gig Harbor.

This free, family event marks the official kick-off of the annual Health Harbor community wellness campaign in Gig Harbor. read more »

When an individual’s endurance, strength, and balance are compromised after an illness or surgery, occupational therapy is the key to a successful recovery. It involves one’s ability to complete day-to-day activities in a safe and competent manner. read more »

Several Kitsap area business people share a secret of sorts — though when asked, they enthusiastically share their experience. They’ve discovered a method to feel relaxed after power naps or get rid of sleepless nights.

Sure, power naps are as old as the daily bread, but what’s new about the modern power napper is the availability of… pzizz. “I love pzizz and I use it all the time,” one Kitsap Peninsula professional said, and one local elected official is known to be a huge fan of pzizz. read more »

Bainbridge Island tennis aficionados have two more courts where they can come in out of the rain to play.

The Bainbridge Athletic Club’s new steel tennis building is up and running, giving the Club a total of five indoor tennis courts.

Fairbank Construction Company of Bainbridge Island handed BAC the keys to the 13,924 square foot pre-engineered metal building on January 29 of this year, two months after the start of construction.

The new building replaces an inflatable structure read more »

A new study released Jan. 6 examined consumer behavior before and after calorie counts were posted, and determined that when restaurants post calories on menu boards, there is a reduction in calories per transaction. Based on transaction data provided by Starbucks, researchers from the Stanford Graduate School of Business found that calorie-posting in New York City in 2008 led to a 6 percent reduction in calories per transaction. According to the study, beverage choices at Starbucks are unaffected by calorie posting. However, calorie posting leads consumers to buy fewer food items, and to switch to lower calorie food items. read more »

Snap Fitness and Thin and Healthy’s Total Solution in Silverdale recently launched Thin and Healthy Image Consultation. This is the same motivational tool featured on NBC’s The Biggest Loser — a visual image of what you’ll look like when you lose weight.

At Thin and Healthy Image, a vision of how great you are going to look and feel is created in three easy steps, producing a real photograph of the person at their goal weight.

Thin and Healthy Image can be reached at (360) 698-2628.

The Bainbridge Island Healthy Living Expo, produced by the Chamber and co-sponsored by Virginia Mason Medical Center, Island Fitness, Island Rehabilitation Center, Dr. Chris Grams, chiropractor, Zindell Acupuncture, and The Bainbridge Review is set for Saturday, Jan. 30 at Woodward Middle School. read more »