Long-time islander and former government attorney John Benjes likes to ride his bike – a lot! He’s a regular card-carrying member of the Geezers of Fury, a group of mostly retirees, who ride three days a week up and …
Category: Parks & Recreation
Pickleballers From Near and Far Enjoyed Another Fun Founders Tournament in Celebration of the Game’s 60th Year!
In spite of a summer rainstorm on Friday that forced play to be moved to the indoor Pickleball Kingdom facility in Poulsbo, the sixth annual Founders Tournament this past weekend at Battle Point Park came off without a hitch.
Under …
Friends of Farms’ Annual Farm-to-Table Dinner Tonight, Plus its New Share the Harvest Program. Big Island Pickleball Tourney Heads to Poulsbo
Friends of the Farms invites you to join them tonight – August 15th – for it annual Farm-to-Table Dinner at Winney Farm—a beautiful evening of connection, community, and celebration. “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and your support …
Celebrating 60 Years of Pickleball on Bainbridge Island. You Can Help Celebrate Tonight at the Founders Courts
This summer marks the 60th anniversary of Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the world – and it all started on a quiet beach on Bainbridge Island.
As legend has it, in the summer of 1965, a group of kids …
Celebrate 60 Years of Dinks, Drops and Kitchen Violations at the Sixth Annual Founders Tournament Aug. 13-17 at Battle Point Park!
Pickleball’s Sixth Annual Founder’s Tournament will be held at the Founders Courts at Battle Point Park from Aug. 13-17th. The tourney coincides with the 60th anniversary of the game’s founding on Bainbridge Island.
The multi-day tourney is a fundraiser for …
Bainbridge Arts & Crafts Announces New Executive Director Jennifer Albrecht; Party for Parks on tap August 1st
After almost closing its doors this past December, Bainbridge Arts & Crafts (BAC) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Albrecht has accepted the position of Bainbridge Arts & Crafts Executive Director.
Albrecht follows Susan Jackson, who was BAC’s …
Chamber Music Today in Waterfront Park, Street Dance on Thursday Night, Where to Find Frog Rock Merchandise
The Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Concert Truck is making an appearance on Bainbridge Island at 12:30 p.m. today at Waterfront Park.
This unique concert-hall-on-wheels brings “the joy of chamber music right to the people—perfect for families, first-time listeners, and …
News From Our Parks: Trail Dedication Tomorrow, a New Map of Parks, Hikes for High Schoolers, Finding the Lost Valley
Bainbridge Island’s newest recreational trail is here! Join the Parks District as it dedicated the Sunny Hill to Nutes Pond trail at 3 p.m. June 26. Follow the ribbon cutting with a self-guided hike.
This amazing new 0.35-mile connects the …
Lots of History in Pickleball’s Founders Tournament, which is Right Around the Corner; Still Plenty of Time to Register to Play
The Founders Tournament – held every August at Battle Point Park – is a Celebration of Pickleball’s origins.
In 2018, Bainbridge History Museum (BHM) board member Jim McNett saw an opportunity to bring Pickleball’s story full circle. With the sport …
Busy Weekend Ahead: Bainbridge Pride Festival, Celebrate New Rooftop Telescope at BP Park, Free Small Symphony Concert This Sunday
Pride Festival Set for this Saturday – June 21st – at Waterfront Park
Join a joyful day of celebration, inclusion and unity with music, drag performances and community pride at the waterfront tomorrow, June 21, at Waterfront Park, beginning at …





