Tag: Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN)

Like Biking and Eating? Try out this coming Sunday’s Annual Bike for Pie Event

2023 Bike for Pie logo imageOk, let’s face it, the thought of eating pie and bicycling seem like contradictory activities, Capiche? But not if you’re a member of Squeaky Wheels, the Bainbridge Island Bicycle Advocates, which will be hosting its annual Bike for

From Squeaky Wheels: Women Don’t Cycle? Not These Ladies. Plus the Upcoming Bike for Pie

Squeaky Wheels - Woman Don't Cycle film image 2023Squeaky Wheels, the island’s bicycle-advocacy group, is hosting a free screening of the critically acclaimed documentary “Women Don’t Cycle.”

“This thought-provoking film sheds light on the barriers faced by women in the world of cycling, exploring the societal and …

Restoring History for the Community – Fort Ward Community Hall Dedication and Open House, Saturday, June 17th!

Fort Ward Community Hall poster 2It all began more than a century ago, when a little brick bakery was built within the confines of Fort Ward to serve the military community that lived there. However, its story was just beginning.

Fort Ward was established in …

BARN Spring Sampler offers tours and demonstrations – Free family-friendly event on Sunday April 30, 1 to 4 PM

BARN Spring Sampler April 2023Explore Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) in this fun, free open house, and discover what’s possible! Visitors can take a self-guided tour of all10 BARN studios, meet artisans in action, watch live demonstrations, and participate in hands-on activities. Sign up

Giovanni Strohmenger: How Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) brought me closer to our island community.

Giovanni Strohmenger at BARNWhen Giovanni Strohmenger and his wife, artist Lily Bobek moved to Bainbridge Island in 2021, they knew they’d found a special place to call home. Discovering Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN) and becoming part of their community has only solidified …

Poet and Washington Book Award Winner to Speak at Japanese Remembrance Event – This Saturday!

Michele Bombardier - PhotoMichele Bombardier, the island’s first ever Poet Laureate, is quickly bringing poetry to life on Bainbridge Island. “I’m having a blast,” she says, gushing with enthusiasm. “Two things I love: my hometown and poetry.”

Bombardier has pulled off a …

Catching up with the “Mailbox Lady” – Denise Stoughton on her Uniquely Bainbridge Project

Denise StoughtonLast June we published an article on a new Facebook Group called Uniquely Bainbridge/Fabulous Mailboxes and Other Interesting Totems, which was created by interior designer, artist and writer, Denise Stoughton.

A little background on Denise’s fascination with mailboxes: …

Island Poet Laureate Michele Bombardier to host Open Mic Night at the BARN

BARNWhat do Poet Laureate’s do when they’re not reviewing poems or thinking up a new verse or two? Michele Bombardier, the island’s first-ever Poet Laureate, has come up with an unusual twist to her new gig.

She’s hosting a

BARN Bazaar 2022 is back!

2022 BARN Bazaar logoHundreds of handcrafted items by local artisans will be available directly from the makers on Saturday, November 19, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network), a nonprofit makerspace and learning place on Bainbridge Island, is hosting …

Celebrate Fall and Halloween Bainbridge Island Style

As many islanders know, we love our holidays here on Bainbridge, and celebrating Fall and Halloween is no different. There’s a lot going on throughout the month, check out our list:

Copy+of+Halloween+costume+swap+(5) courtesy of KiDiMuCOSTUME SWAP at KiDiMu – Find your next kids …

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