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The Kindred Spirit Mailbox Project is Uniquely Bainbridge! June 1, 2023 Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Living on B.I., People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine, Visit Bainbridge, Visiting B.I. - For infamous “Mailbox Lady”, Denise Stoughton, discovering the Kindred Spirit Mailbox on Bird Island in North Carolina was a magical experience, one she immediately wanted to share with Bainbridge Island. Denise began her “mailboxing” quest last year after she frequently noticed incredibly creative and often whimsical mailboxes throughout the island. It inspired her to create her popular Facebook Group, Uniquely Bainbridge/Fabulous Mailboxes and Other Interesting Totems, revolving around Bainbridge mailboxes and the people and stories that brought them to life. In addition to her Facebook group, Denise is memorializing the stories in her upcoming book, Meet Me at the Mailbox: The Fabulous Mailboxes of Bainbridge Island. While working on her book, Denise spent time on the east coast where she learned about another unique mailbox, the Kindred Spirit. After a bit of research, she discovered that the Kindred Spirit Mailbox, located along a 1.5-mile stretch of beach on Bird Island, North Carolina, contains a continuous supply of journals, where people can write down their thoughts, dreams, prayers, heartaches and even confessions. The journals are left in the mailbox and people have been baring their souls… Continue Reading
City and Parks Combine to Launch the Much Talked about Lost Valley Trail May 31, 2023 Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Events, Living on B.I., Parks & Recreation, Visit Bainbridge, Visiting B.I. - Some twenty-plus years in the planning stages, the revered and much talked about Lost Valley Trail is inching its way towards reality. The Bainbridge Island City Council recently okayed the Lost Valley Trail project, which is a partnership between the City, the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation and the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks & Recreation District. When completed, the mile-long trail will connect the Head of the Bay area with Fletcher Bay Road, through the Cooper Creek Watershed and woodland. It’s the approximate midpoint of the long-imagined Cross-Island Trail route from Winslow to Gazzam Lake and Crystal Springs. “There’s two decades of stories behind this, and we should celebrate as a community and as the City of Bainbridge Island,” said Andy Maron, Parks & Trails Foundation board member, who has worked on the project since inception. “Things get done – they take a while – but things get done when lots of organizations and people and governments work together.” The project dates to the 1990s, when trails advocates, such as John Grinter, posed the idea of a “shore to shore” trail across the island. In… Continue Reading
First Friday Art Walk – June 2, 2023 May 30, 2023 Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Events, Living on B.I., People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine, Visit Bainbridge, Visiting B.I. - Winslow Way and surrounding area, Downtown Bainbridge Island First Friday of every month, 6 to 8 PM Spend an evening experiencing all that downtown Bainbridge has to offer. Many galleries, shops and businesses will be participating this month showcasing the art of our talented creative community. Afterwards, stop by one of our many restaurants for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, or dinner. Enjoy an evening with a stroll through downtown visiting your favorite businesses and restaurants, shopping for gifts or items for yourself and your home. The walk begins on Winslow Way (near the ferry terminal) from 6PM to 8PM, see below for a taste of what some of our local businesses are doing: Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to host artist Lily Bobek - Lily’s abstract paintings draw out the various colors of land and sea in peaceful worlds of reflection inspired by Bainbridge and the PNW. “I love creating mysterious abstract worlds and landscapes,” she said. “I love discovering scenes that I didn’t intend. It’s the unknown element that brings life for me when I’m creating an abstract painting. I like to offer freedom of… Continue Reading
The American Legion Colin Hyde Post 172 will host Memorial Day Activities on Bainbridge Island, Monday, May 29th May 27, 2023 Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Events, Living on B.I., People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine, Visit Bainbridge, Visiting B.I. - For most Americans – and most islanders for that matter – the Memorial Day holiday is just another day off from work, and a chance to spend time camping, doing yard work, or hanging out with friends and family. But for a dedicated group of military veterans and members of the American Legion Colin Hyde Post 172 it’s a yearly opportunity to honor fallen comrades, and those who served in past wars – from World War I to Afghanistan. The American Legion Colin Hyde Post 172 of Bainbridge Island is honored to invite the community to join its annual Memorial Day Observances this year on Monday, May 29, 2023 at 11:30am. Legionnaires, Auxiliary, Boy and Girl Scout troops, and local veterans will gather to pay homage to the brave servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. This solemn ceremony will take place at the Veterans Memorial at Bainbridge High School, located at 9330 NE High School Road. Bainbridge Island. The ceremony will begin at 11:30am at the track field entrance. In the spirit of remembrance, attendees will hear from Colin… Continue Reading
BIMA Bash 2023: A PASS10NATE AFFAIR – Friday, June 9th and Saturday, June 10th May 26, 2023 Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Events, Living on B.I., People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine, Visit Bainbridge, Visiting B.I. - Come celebrate the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art’s 10th Anniversary at BIMA Bash 2023! A PASS10NATE AFFAIR In June of 2013, the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art proudly opened its doors for the first time, inviting islanders and visitors alike to discover the contemporary arts and crafts of the Puget Sound Region and this year marks their 10th Anniversary! To celebrate BIMA is combining their annual two-day BIMA Bash and “official” 10th Anniversary* party with an “Artful Party and Silent Auction” on Friday, June 9th and their “Gala and Silent and Live Auctions” on Saturday, June 10th. Tickets are still available for both nights – prices are $100 for Friday and $500 for Saturday – click here for details and purchase. Welcome to BIMA on this dual happy occasion — the return of the beloved BIMA Bash! and the official tenth anniversary celebration of this small but mighty museum. No one could have anticipated that when we closed the museum’s doors to the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020 that it would be three full years before we’d be able to celebrate like this again.… Continue Reading
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