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Celebrate Independence Day on Bainbridge This Weekend: Street Dance Tonight, Grand Old Fourth, Fun Runs, Plus Rotary Auction Begins Sunday

Celebrate Independence Day on Bainbridge This Weekend: Street Dance Tonight, Grand Old Fourth, Fun Runs, Plus Rotary Auction Begins Sunday

The Island’s biggest weekend is about to unfold, beginning with tonight’s 3rd of July Street Dance that takes place on Winslow Way from 6-11 p.m.

The Bainbridge Island Downtown Association (BIDA), with the help of The City of Bainbridge…

Catch Some Culture: Art Walk on Thursday July 2, BIMA Opens Summer Exhibits, July 3rd, Art at the Library Debuts on Friday

Catch Some Culture: Art Walk on Thursday July 2, BIMA Opens Summer Exhibits, July 3rd, Art at the Library Debuts on Friday

It’s that time of the month for islanders to discover the vibrant heart of Bainbridge’s creativity at the First Friday Art Walk, which this month turns into the First Thursday Art Walk on July 2nd – in beautiful Downtown …

Bainbridge Island Fire Department to Host Push-In Ceremony for New Wildland Fire Engine This Coming Thursday, July 1st

Bainbridge Island Fire Department to Host Push-In Ceremony for New Wildland Fire Engine This Coming Thursday, July 1st

The Bainbridge Island Fire Department invites community members to attend a traditional push-in ceremony celebrating the addition of a new Type 3 wildland fire engine to the department’s fleet.

The ceremony will take place on Thursday, July 2, at 1 …

Time to Don Your Running Shoes and Take Part in the Kiwanis Club’s All-Comers Track Meet – Beginning July 6th. Devotion to Democracy Rally Saturday

Time to Don Your Running Shoes and Take Part in the Kiwanis Club’s All-Comers Track Meet – Beginning July 6th. Devotion to Democracy Rally Saturday

Let’s be honest, the Kiwanis Club of Bainbridge Island is oftentimes overshadowed by its big brother – the Rotary Club, which is beginning  to  organize for its annual Auction and Rummage Sale being staged on Saturday, July 11, at

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Get Ready to Celebrate: July 3rd Street Dance, followed by the Grand Old Fourth of July, and BYS Fun Runs All in Downtown Winslow

Get Ready to Celebrate: July 3rd Street Dance, followed by the Grand Old Fourth of July, and BYS Fun Runs All in Downtown Winslow

Let the celebrations begin. The 3rd of July Street Dance is one of Bainbridge Island’s largest downtown events, and will take place Friday July 3, 2026, on Winslow Way from 6-11pm.

The Bainbridge Island Downtown Association (BIDA), with …

Check out Award-Winning Japanese Movie This Week That Will Help Support Exclusion Memorial Visitor Center. Bainbridge Artist Makes Impact in Kentucky

Check out Award-Winning Japanese Movie This Week That Will Help Support Exclusion Memorial Visitor Center. Bainbridge Artist Makes Impact in Kentucky

Thanks to islander Ellen Miyasato, the award-winning Japanese film Kokuho will be playing for two nights only – June 25 and June 26 – at the Historic Lynwood Theatre. The showings are sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Japanese American …

Island Volunteer Caregivers Celebrates 30 Years of Care, Connection, and Community

Island Volunteer Caregivers Celebrates 30 Years of Care, Connection, and Community

When a neighbor needs a ride to a medical appointment, shopping support at the grocery store, a warm meal after surgery, or simply someone to sit and listen, Island Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) has been there, quietly and consistently showing up …

Meet City Manager Finalists Tonight, Community Bike Ride, Solar Tours, Pride Festival, New City Hop-on, Hop-Off Bus Route

Meet City Manager Finalists Tonight, Community Bike Ride, Solar Tours, Pride Festival, New City Hop-on, Hop-Off Bus Route
The City Council has selected two finalists: Jeff Niten and John Mauro. Community members are invited to attend a public meet-and-greet and moderated Q&A with the finalists: Wednesday, June 17, 5:30–7:00 p.m., tonight at Bainbridge Island City Hall
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More than 30 years After Arriving on Bainbridge as a Rotary Club Youth Exchange Student, Sergei Tokmakov Returned Recently to say Thank You!

More than 30 years After Arriving on Bainbridge as a Rotary Club Youth Exchange Student, Sergei Tokmakov Returned Recently to say Thank You!

Sheri Renner for The Island Wanderer

More than 30 years after arriving on Bainbridge Island as a Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island (RCBI) youth exchange student, Sergei Tokmakov returned recently with a simple purpose: to say thank you.

What he …

Potpourri: Juneteenth Events, Winslow Green Concerts Begin, the Skies Above Battle Point, Your Chance to Question City Manager Candidates

Potpourri: Juneteenth Events, Winslow Green Concerts Begin, the Skies Above Battle Point, Your Chance to Question City Manager Candidates

Join in the fun for an evening of reflection, speakers, performances, sign making, music, food, and community as Bainbridge Island celebrates Juneteenth on June 12 from 5-7 p.m. at Bainbridge Island Town Square. All are welcome – fun for all

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