Community Events, Week of August 6

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First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo

On Wednesday, August 8,  Suquamish Church of Christ will host a community dinner between 5-7pm.  This is a weekly event. All are welcome.  

On Thursday, August 9, First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo will host a community dinner between 5-6pm.  This is a weekly event.  All are welcome.  

On Saturday, August 11, 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 — 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. 

We are also doing our school supply drive until August 17.  Here are the drop off locations!


Donations can be dropped off at these local businesses:

— Second Seasons Thrift Shop 18825 Anderson Parkway.

— Starbucks, 19673 7th Ave. NE, Suite D.

— Starbucks, 21505 Market Place, NW, No. 101.

— Poulsbo Library, 700 NE Lincoln Road.

— Edward Jones, 19740 7th Ave. NE.

— Edward Jones, 18887 Highway 305 NE.

— Bank of America, 19255 Jensen Way NE.

— Poulsbo City Hall, 200 NE Moe St.

— Curves of Poulsbo, 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 101. 


— Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse, 9989 Silverdale Way, Suite 109, Silverdale. (Receive 10% off your bill with a donation of 3+ school supply items, excluding alcohol and gratuity, not valid with any other discounts.)

Are you hosting an event that will benefit the needy members of our community?  Contact NK Fishline to add your event to our calendar!

Fishline Celebrates August’s Featured Community Partner: Poulsbo North Kitsap Rotary

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Every Friday morning when they meet at 7 am at the Sons of Norway Lodge, local Rotarians look forward to a warm and hearty breakfast of eggs, bacon and hash browns.  But every month on the 2nd Tuesday, members skip the normal breakfast, eating only oatmeal instead.  This sacrificial act has a purpose – it reminds the members that some in our community eat oatmeal because it is all they can afford.   But additionally, the money Rotary saves by serving oatmeal is donated to Fishline, a regular reminder of the commitment it has made to help our community.
In scores of other ways, Rotary helps Fishline and its clients.  Many of its members, representatives of businesses throughout our town, hold Fishline fundraisers throughout the year.  Rotarians are on the Fishline Board and also volunteer to help in daily operations.   A Rotarian even volunteers to do our early morning (5:00 am!) Central Market pickup each week.  And through membership in the Rotary, Fishline’s Director can announce any need Fishline has and be assured of a positive,supportive response.
This year, Rotary purchased for Fishline a sorely-needed three-door cooler, a huge contribution that will make it possible for us to provide nourishing fruits, vegetables and dairy to dozens more families each week.  Fishline is just one of the area non-profits which benefits from the mandate of service that forms Rotary’s mission.  All year, thousands of dollars and hours are devoted to worthy local endeavors that improve the quality of life for all of us in North Kitsap. We thank North Kitsap Rotary for their remarkable, ongoing support of Fishline’s mission.

How NK Fishline’s Front Market Helps the Community

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Our front market is stocked with imperfect but edible items from our community partners and grocery stores.  The self-serve food market has fresh fruits and vegetables, bread and dairy.

If you are in need of NK Fishline’s services, the front market is a good place to start.  For many people, the daily market is crucial in stabilizing their family’s monthly budget and for others, it may be the only source for fresh food.  The welcoming faces of volunteers and staff is cheerful and warm and instantly lifts the spirit of those who visit.

Clients are welcome to use the market daily. It is open to all in our service area.  Visit NK Fishline at 18916 NE Third Ave in Poulsbo or call today (360)598-5190 to learn more about our services.  

Community Events, Week of July 30

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Poulsbo Marina

On Monday, July 30, the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Poulsbo will host a community dinner from 5 to 6:30pm.  This is a once a month event and all are welcome. 


On Wednesday, August 1,  Suquamish Church of Christ will host a community dinner between 5-7pm.  This is a weekly event. All are welcome.  

On Thursday, August 2, First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo will host a community dinner between 5-6pm.  This is a weekly event.  All are welcome.  

On Friday, August 3, Gateway Fellowship Church in Poulsbo will host a community dinner between 6 -8pm.  This is a once a month event.  All are welcome.  

 On Saturday, August 4, 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 — 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. 


We are also doing our school supply drive until August 17.  Here are the drop off locations!


Donations can be dropped off at these local businesses:

— Second Seasons Thrift Shop 18825 Anderson Parkway.

— Starbucks, 19673 7th Ave. NE, Suite D.

— Starbucks, 21505 Market Place, NW, No. 101.

— Poulsbo Library, 700 NE Lincoln Road.

— Edward Jones, 19740 7th Ave. NE.

— Edward Jones, 18887 Highway 305 NE.

— Bank of America, 19255 Jensen Way NE.

— Poulsbo City Hall, 200 NE Moe St.

— Curves of Poulsbo, 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 101.


— Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse, 9989 Silverdale Way, Suite 109, Silverdale. (Receive 10% off your bill with a donation of 3+ school supply items, excluding alcohol and gratuity, not valid with any other discounts.)

Are you hosting an event that will benefit the needy members of our community?  Contact NK Fishline to add your event to our calendar!

Memorial for Garvin Tootle Planned for August 25th

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Though the sad passing of our amazing Operations Manager Garvin Tootle happened in late June, we have arranged a memorial and Fishline fundraiser on Garvin’s 70th birthday, August 25th.

We have reserved the Poulsbo Waterfront Park and have scheduled his memorial from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.  This event will be open to the public, but certainly all his Fishline, Lions and client friends as well as family will gather to pay tribute to his life of service and care for his community.

Please consider joining the team who will prepare the service and any hospitality provisions we decide upon.  Garvin’s family is so grateful that we will coordinate this, and the event will also serve as a chance to benefit Fishline. Garvin would be pleased.  Please let Gavin or Mary know if you can help out.