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There are Still Plenty of Exciting Events to Attend at the Months-long Asian Arts & Heritage Festival, including the Finale at Waterfront Park
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Meet Islander John Grinter: a Trail Builder, Knife Sharpener, Fisherman, Golfer, and a Man with Many Passions
Long-time Islander John Grinter is something of a Renaissance man. He’s known in some circles as a trail blazer, having helped build scores of trails throughout the island and for being a staunch advocate for non-motorized transportation.
But he’s also …
In Case You Missed It, the Always Mysterious Scotch Broom Parade Swept Through Downtown Winslow Recently. Did You See It?
It’s a mystery. No one knows exactly when it will happen, or for that matter, what its exact origin really is, but one thing is for certain, the Scotch Broom Parade is a uniquely Bainbridge event, and takes place every …
This Saturday: Marge Williams Center Celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a Community Open House, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Marge Williams Center is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a Community Open House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16. The familiar red building is located at 221 Winslow Way West in Downtown Winslow.
Friends, supporters, …
Learn How to Find Hidden Clues in Photos at a Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society Lecture Friday; Wing Point Pro Austin Hurt Playing in PGA Championship
What’s in a photo? More than you think. Often overlooked details in historic photos can provide important clues to a family’s historical background, such as when and where a photo was taken; social standing or occupation; fraternal organization and memberships; …
Town & Country Markets Launches Limited-Edition Artist Mug Collection Inspired by its Six Local Communities
Town & Country (T&C) Markets is launching a limited-edition collection of insulated MiiR mugs created in collaboration with Pacific Northwest artists, each inspired by the unique character, history, and landmarks of the communities surrounding the company’s six markets.
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From Opportunity to Impact: Bainbridge Community Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Providing Grants for Bainbridge Orgs
By Dana Binnendijk
As Bainbridge Community Foundation (BCF) marks its 25th year in business in 2026, the organization isn’t just celebrating an anniversary, it’s celebrating the people who made it possible.
Community is more than a boundary on a map. …
From the Bomb to the Nobel Prize: Bainbridge’s own Dr. Fred Ramsdell Explains the Latest Concepts on Autoimmune Disease at Open Mic Science May 12 at the Lynwood Theatre
You may already know the story. Bainbridge Island’s Fred Ramsdell, a 64-year-old immunologist, was hiking off the grid in the Wyoming/Montana area of the Rocky Mountains last fall when he learned he won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology
Enjoy an Afternoon with Marlee Matlin and the Voices Shaping What Comes Next Saturday. Plus, it’s the Start of the Asian Arts & Heritage Festival
Marlee Matlin, the American actress, author, producer, and deaf activist who became the youngest and first deaf performer to win an Academy Award for her Best Actress performance in “Children of a Lesser God” (1986) is featured in …
First Friday Art Walk Downtown Winslow, May 1, Artist Suzette Rays at the Library, Student Art on Display All May at BAC
It’s that time of the month for islanders to discover the vibrant heart of Bainbridge’s creativity at the First Friday Art Walk tonight – May 1 – in beautiful Downtown Winslow. Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of art,
