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Swap, Don’t Shop”: Don’t Miss ReFashion Bainbridge’s Fall Clothing Swap Nov. 8-9, Plus Community Swing at BHS on Saturday Evening, Election Results

Swap, Don’t Shop”: Don’t Miss ReFashion Bainbridge’s Fall Clothing Swap Nov. 8-9, Plus Community Swing at BHS on Saturday Evening, Election Results

“Swap, Don’t Shop” is the mantra driving sustainable fashion efforts on Bainbridge Island, where residents have celebrated creative reuse since 2016.

The movement began with the Trashion Fashion Show, featuring wearable art made from items destined for landfills. The …

One of the Island’s Most Cherished Nonprofits – Helpline House – is in the Midst of Raising Millions to Expand its Operations

One of the Island’s Most Cherished Nonprofits – Helpline House – is in the Midst of Raising Millions to Expand its Operations

Editor’s Note: Due to a technical glitch, a draft version of this story was published last Friday evening. Here is the edited version.

Helpline House, one of Bainbridge’s most cherished nonprofits, is about to embark on a major expansion …

Swap, Don’t Shop: Don’t miss ReFashion Bainbridge’s Clothing Swap on Sunday, Nov. 17

Swap, Don’t Shop: Don’t miss ReFashion Bainbridge’s Clothing Swap on Sunday, Nov. 17 clothing swap poster

“Swap, Don’t Shop” is the mantra driving sustainable fashion efforts on Bainbridge Island, where residents have celebrated creative reuse since 2016.

The movement began with the Trashion Fashion Show, featuring wearable art made from items destined for landfills. The …

Try Shutterbugging at Sakai Park and other Interesting Island Locations with the Bainbridge Island Photo Club

Try Shutterbugging at Sakai Park and other Interesting Island Locations with the Bainbridge Island Photo Club photographer checks her camera while taking photos at a recent BI Photo Club photowalk.

By Jenn Hemmingsen
photos by Abby Wyatt

As the sun dips low on a crisp autumn evening, a group of photographers gather outside BARN. They’re members of the Bainbridge Island Photo Club and guests, all eager for tonight’s photo walk …

Exploring the Art and Science of Beer with Bainbridge Brewing’s Chelsea Dalton at the BARN

Exploring the Art and Science of Beer with Bainbridge Brewing’s Chelsea Dalton at the BARN Chelsea Dalton pours a pint

By Jenn Hemmingsen

If you’ve been to Bainbridge Brewing, you know Chelsea Dalton. 

As the Retail Operations and Taproom Manager, the craft beer aficionado and Washington native keeps things humming at both the brewing company’s taproom at Coppertop Park …

Kick Off Spring with KiDiMu’s FAM JAM on March 23rd from 10am – 3pm

Kick Off Spring with KiDiMu’s FAM JAM on March 23rd from 10am – 3pm

Join KiDiMu and their community partners for FAM JAM 2024 – a FREE and fun street fair style family-focused event to kick off spring! Kids, grab your adults and head down to the museum for a day of activities, great …

The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community invites the public to join them for the 82nd Annual Day of Remembrance on March 30th

The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community invites the public to join them for the 82nd Annual Day of Remembrance on March 30th

The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community members invite the public to join them Saturday, March 30, as they commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the forced removal of Japanese American friends and neighbors from Bainbridge Island.

The commemoration will be held …

BAINBRIDGE PERFORMING ARTS OPENS “THE BOOK OF WILL” THROUGH MARCH 24 AT THE NEW BUXTON CENTER

BAINBRIDGE PERFORMING ARTS OPENS “THE BOOK OF WILL” THROUGH MARCH 24 AT THE NEW BUXTON CENTER

Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) is thrilled to present its much-anticipated production, “The Book of Will,” set to enchant and entertain audiences through March 24. This combination of heartfelt drama and hilarious comedy, penned by the talented Lauren Gunderson, …

City News Bytes: Bundled Madison Ave Project, ‘Slow on Grow Avenue Traffic Calming, City EV Fleet, SR305 Roadwork, Downtown Parking, BI Nominated 2024 Best Small Town, and Fix our Ferries Meeting with Rep. Greg Nance

City News Bytes: Bundled Madison Ave Project, ‘Slow on Grow Avenue Traffic Calming, City EV Fleet, SR305 Roadwork, Downtown Parking, BI Nominated 2024 Best Small Town, and Fix our Ferries Meeting with Rep. Greg Nance

Bundled Madison Ave Project

City Council approved a construction contract for the Bundled Madison Avenue Non-Motorized & Sewer Improvements Project. The project will replace the existing roadway surface and sewer force main (High School Road to New Brooklyn Avenue), install …

BEING FUTURE-READY IN THE NOISY NOW – A conversation with Bob Johansen and Scott James – Tuesday, January 23, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm

BEING FUTURE-READY IN THE NOISY NOW – A conversation with Bob Johansen and Scott James – Tuesday, January 23, 2024 6:30-7:30 pm

Please join Eagle Harbor Books for an uplifting and interactive dialogue between a voice from the future looking back (Bob Johansen, a futurist) and a voice from the present looking forward (Scott James, a community organizer).…

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