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Is Bainbridge Island Getting the Runaround When it Comes to Dealing with Future Roundabouts?

Is Bainbridge Island Getting the Runaround When it Comes to Dealing with Future Roundabouts?
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Something Big is Coming: Kitsap Regional Library, including our Bainbridge Branch, is Kicking off a Year’s Long 80th Anniversary

Something Big is Coming: Kitsap Regional Library, including our Bainbridge Branch, is Kicking off a Year’s Long 80th Anniversary

In 1944, Kitsap County residents made history by voting to create a county-wide public library system, sparking a legacy of learning and community. On January 1, 1945, the Kitsap Rural Library District began operations, later expanding to serve more of …

Arts and Culture: Help Support BAC’s Survival with Art Purchases, Art at Library, First Friday Art Walk Tonight and All Day at OfficexPats

Arts and Culture: Help Support BAC’s Survival with Art Purchases, Art at Library, First Friday Art Walk Tonight and All Day at OfficexPats

Generous art collectors from the Bainbridge community have donated works of art to Bainbridge Arts & Crafts for the Collectors’ Sale. Featuring painting, sculpture, glass, and ceramics. The show opens on First Friday, January 3, and runs through February 2…

Island Theatre Now Accepting Submissions of Original 10-Minute Plays for its 12th Annual Play Festival

Island Theatre Now Accepting Submissions of Original 10-Minute Plays for its 12th Annual Play Festival

As William Shakespeare was once overheard uttering, “the plays the thing.” So, along those lines, our own Island Theatre is now accepting submissions of 10-minute plays for its 2025 Ten-Minute Play Festival! Submission deadline is February 14, 2025. The theme …

Bainbridge Island, not Idaho, will be Outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee’s Next Move After 12 Years in Office

Bainbridge Island, not Idaho, will be Outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee’s Next Move After 12 Years in Office

By Jerry Cornfield

Washington State Standard

Gov. Jay Inslee knows the one place he won’t be going to when he leaves office as Washington’s governor next month. Idaho.

“I am not moving to Idaho. I do not have any property …

Holiday Fun Continues with Elves on Shelves, Helpline House Holiday Food Drive, Fieldstone Holiday Open House and More

Holiday Fun Continues with Elves on Shelves, Helpline House Holiday Food Drive, Fieldstone Holiday Open House and More

Elves on Shop Shelves Bingo Card Game Downtown Could Lead to a Fun Gift!

Participating stores will have Elf “bingo cards” available to elf sleuths, to locate the hidden elves in their stores. Check out: Elves on the Shop Shelves…

Upcoming Holiday Weekend Features Bainbridge Ballet, several Chorale Performances and Crescendo on Monday Night!

Upcoming Holiday Weekend Features Bainbridge Ballet, several Chorale Performances and Crescendo on Monday Night!

Bainbridge Ballet Performs the Nutcracker at Bainbridge High School

The Nutcracker Ballet is based on the story “The Nutcracker and the King of Mice” written by E.T.A. Hoffman. Although what is seen on the stage today is different in …

Side Quest Stage at Rolling Bay Hall: A New Local Arts Venue for Comedy, Theater, and Interactive Adventures

Side Quest Stage at Rolling Bay Hall: A New Local Arts Venue for Comedy, Theater, and Interactive Adventures

Kate Henderson, a familiar face in Bainbridge Island’s arts community, has announced the opening of Side Quest Stage, a dynamic new venue dedicated to live performances, comedy, and immersive experiences at Rolling Bay Hall.

Taking over the …

Land Gift to Metro Park & Recreation District Creates a New ‘8 Acre Woods’ Park near Rolling Bay; Dedication on Thursday

Land Gift to Metro Park & Recreation District Creates a New ‘8 Acre Woods’ Park near Rolling Bay; Dedication on Thursday

We love our Bainbridge parks and open space. Indeed, very few communities our size have the number of parks and trails that our little rock has acquired over the years. From the Grand Forest to Battle Point Park to Fort …

Final First Friday of 2024 Tonight in Downtown Winslow, Artist at the Library, Anastasia and other Upcoming Holiday Events

Final First Friday of 2024 Tonight in Downtown Winslow, Artist at the Library, Anastasia and other Upcoming Holiday Events

December Art Walk Tonight in Downtown Winslow 

Discover the vibrant heart of creativity at the First Fridays Art Walk on beautiful Bainbridge Island. Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of art, food, and drinks as you meander through charming streets …

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