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🌱 How Port Orchard’s new shelter is quietly transforming homelessness in Kitsap
Spotted on the Port Orchard calendar: Play Cafe: Post Office!
Hey there, Port Orchard! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Port Orchard’s new shelter is quietly transforming homelessness in Kitsap
- Meet the Port Orchard duck turning one backyard into a fan club
- How a Port Orchard defender helped deliver UW’s first men’s title
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- Tuesday: Windy with occasional rain, with a high of 57 and low of 42 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy with a few showers, temps: high: 49, low: 40.
- Thursday: Rain; windy in the morning, with a high of 47 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. In Port Orchard, a new shelter shows a model that gets people housed (kitsapsun.com) — Port Orchard’s Pacific Building shelter is now Kitsap County’s only continuous-stay homeless shelter, offering 75 beds plus on-site medical, counseling, and even pet care that have already helped dozens into permanent housing and jobs. Local leaders say the full-time, service-rich model is cutting 911 calls and ER visits while relying on a mix of grants, county tax funds, and community volunteers to stay sustainable. 
2. Mabel the duck is Port Orchard's newest sensation (kitsapdailynews.com) — A Port Orchard couple accidentally hatched a mystery egg found in their yard and ended up with Mabel, a friendly duck who now has her own local fanbase. Raised indoors with the family pets and now living outside with duck companions, Mabel stars in Facebook updates, videos, and upcoming merch created by her illustrator owner.
3. South Kitsap grad helps Washington capture NCAA men's soccer title (kitsapsun.com) — Port Orchard’s own Gabe Fernandez helped the University of Washington men’s soccer team clinch its first-ever NCAA men’s national title, starting on defense in a 3-2 overtime thriller against NC State. The South Kitsap High grad and former Port Orchard FC player was part of a Huskies squad that knocked off multiple top seeds on its way to history.
4. How to Adapt Your Morning Routine With the Seasons (lifetime.life) — A functional-medicine nutritionist based in Port Orchard shares how aligning your morning routine with the changing seasons can boost energy, mood, and resilience. She and other wellness experts offer specific ideas for meditation, movement, food, and mindset in winter, spring, summer, and autumn so you can adjust your start to the day all year long.
📸 Around Port Orchard
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Orchard
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★ Featured events ★
- Play Cafe: Post Office!
87 Sidney Ave, Port Orchard
10:15 am
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- SK C Boys Basketball @ Rogers
Rogers High School
4:00 pm - SK Pee Wee Basketball
South Kitsap School District DISC Gym
5:00 pm - SK JV Boys Basketball @ Rogers
Rogers High School
5:30 pm - SKYAA Community Basketball
South Kitsap School District SS Gym (2)
5:30 pm - BG - Winter Concert
Burley Glenwood Elementary
5:30 pm - SG School Play
Sidney Glen Elementary
6:00 pm - SK V Boys Basketball @ Rogers
Rogers High School
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
📣 Port Orchard Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BHS Sports: Boys Basketball Weight Training
BHS Fitness Center
4:30 pm - SK Pee Wee Basketball
South Kitsap School District DISC Gym
5:00 pm - SK Girls Flag Football vs Olympic
SKHS Kitsap Bank Stadium
5:00 pm - BHS Basketball: Girls VAR, JV Team @ Bainbridge HS (away)
Bainbridge High School
5:15 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi everyone,
I’ve been living here in the area for a while but I’m new to this neighborhood. I just got settled in to my new place here in Manchester. I’ve been… (Nextdoor Manchester) - ATTENTION: Puppies are with transport in Seattle!
She’s leaving for Port Orchard @ 2:00 today. I asked that they text me when they get to Port Orchard. At that moment I will post to u all so my… (Nextdoor Glenwood /Helena Corridor)
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Full Time - Receiver/Stocker - Overnight in Port Orchard. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (07031) - 3289 Lund St SE in Port Orchard. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Orchard here.
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