Got a weekend without anything penciled in? You’ve been working hard and you finally have a few days off. Maybe you’re at a loss as to what to do. Here are a few suggestions for a day trip.
Art Walk – Gig Harbor
The Waters Edge Gallery in downtown Gig Harbor sponsors what is known as one of the best art walks in the Northwest according to Sunset Magazine.
This local gallery is home to a large selection of art, artists and affordable prints. They offer limited editions, canvas transfers and even needlework in their gallery. Their artists include local, regional and national artists. They also offer framing services, so go ahead and buy that print.
Pick up a souvenir of your trip to Gig Harbor that you can hang with pride on your walls.
More information can be found at https://watersedgegallery.com/.
Bremerton Art Walk – Bremerton
Bremerton is home to a diverse and expansive fine arts district that is the envy of the Northwest. This district includes jazz, galleries and museums.
Once a month the artists gather outside and show off their latest art offerings. You’ll find paintings, prints, pottery, fine art and gifts for all of the discerning people on your gift list.
In addition to art, you’ll be treated to a variety of musicians and other entertainment. There is a park where you can relax and enjoy any of the refreshments you found along the way.
Walk a few more minutes and cross the bridge to Manette where you’ll find antique shops, waterfront dining and cafes.
For more information on the art walk, see their website. https://www.bremertonfirstfriday.org/
Oyster Fest – Shelton
It might be a bit of a trek from home, but if you love oysters as much as the Skokomish tribes did, then this festival is worth the drive to Shelton.
Since 1982, the oyster fest has been the home to shucking contests, wine tasting, oyster education and food. Lots and lots of food. They have also welcomed microbreweries into the fold, so you can taste-test beers made from the clearest waterways in Washington State.
The festival is run by the Skookum Rotary and proceeds go to scholarship awards, community grants, the Mason County science and engineering fair and giving the fourth graders in Mason County their very own dictionaries.
Want more information on the oyster fest? Click here. https://www.oysterfest.org/cms/
Ghost Walk – Port Gamble
Apparently, there are more than people who live in Port Gamble. The Walker-Ames Mansion has its share of spectral residents according to Paranormal Pete. His ghost tours start at the Port Gamble Historic Museum, which is a great place to visit even when there aren’t any ghosts. Then you can end up at the Walker-Ames Museum where there are ghosts.
Paranormal Pete recommends that you bring a flashlight and dress for the weather.
A ghost walk in the Walker-Ames Mansion might be the perfect place to take a first date. If you dare.
For more information, check out Pete’s site here. https://www.portgambleparanormal.com/
Port Gamble Historic Museum – Port Gamble
Since we’re talking about Port Gamble, the museum makes a great place to explore the history of this quaint town with its New England roots. It is one of Washington State’s oldest towns and was founded in 1853 as a company town for the Puget Mill Company.
The museum is housed in the former sawmill for the Puget Mill Company and is located on 120-acres of historic homes, churches and streets filled with reaching elms and maples. It has all of the hallmarks of a New England village.
You’ll find artifacts from the original mill and town on display in the museum, as well as a history lesson on what it was like to live and work in a sawmill town.
For more information, see their site at https://www.portgamble.com/.
Reliable Transportation
What also is unlike everything else is your car or truck. Sure, there are a million and one vehicles on the road that look just like yours, but only yours is the one you rely on. To keep it reliable, you prepare it for the seasons, and you keep it well-maintained. Even so, age does a number on all things mechanical, so here are some signs that it might be time to stop working on it and find a newer vehicle that you can count on.
· If you’re at 100,000 miles, it might be time to get a new vehicle. Today’s cars can go well in excess of 100,000 miles thanks to technology, better fluids and fuel, but do you want to? If you’re leaking any fluids, you should start to think about getting a new vehicle.
· If your vehicle sounds strange when it shifts gears or you feel a surge, there might be some issues with the transmission. Transmissions are expensive, so it’s best to do preventative measures rather than repairs. A faulty transmission could be a good reason to look for something newer.
· If your dashboard looks like a Christmas parade with all the lights on, then it’s time to start thinking about something new. The check engine light could be something as simple as a failing oxygen sensor to something as drastic as engine problems. The check engine light is your car’s computer’s way of throwing its hands in the air saying, “I don’t know. Have someone look at it.” You should have someone look at it. Other lights include the oil light, temperature gauge and tire pressure.
· If it’s smoking, you don’t need us to tell you it’s time to trade it in.
All kidding aside, we have a large selection of preowned vehicles that are dependable, reliable and come with a warranty, so don’t hesitate to stop by and see us at Kitsap Auto Outlet, no matter what condition your trade-in is in. In fact, why don’t you make an appointment with our service department, and we’ll help you sort it out. Use the online appointment form or call us for a time today.