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Volunteer at the Grand Old Fourth, When and How to Donate at the Rotary Auction, Check out the Harmony Wombats at Meadowmeer, Tennis Courts Ribbon-Cutting

Volunteer at the Grand Old Fourth, When and How to Donate at the Rotary Auction, Check out the Harmony Wombats at Meadowmeer, Tennis Courts Ribbon-Cutting

It’s hard to believe that we’re already closing in on the Grand Old Fourth of July, but here we are! A big moving piece on the big day is our labor force, which is 99.9% volunteers. What flavor of …

News From Our Parks: Trail Dedication Tomorrow, a New Map of Parks, Hikes for High Schoolers, Finding the Lost Valley

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

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

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 …

Metro Park District Secures Permanent Protection for 39 Acre Grand Forest Parcel; Seeks Public Input on its Comp Plan

Metro Park District Secures Permanent Protection for 39 Acre Grand Forest Parcel; Seeks Public Input on its Comp Plan
  The Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District has successfully secured the acquisition and permanent protection of 39 acres of forestland adjacent to Grand Forest East.

This achievement results from a collaborative effort with the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails …

Around the Island: City Utility Rates to Rise; Fast Ferry to Bainbridge?; WSF Starts Electricfication Work at Ferry Terminal; the Importance of Water

Around the Island: City Utility Rates to Rise; Fast Ferry to Bainbridge?; WSF Starts Electricfication Work at Ferry Terminal; the Importance of Water

City Council Adopts New Rates for Sewer, Water and Storm Water

The Bainbridge Island City Council recently adopted new utility rates for Water, Sewer, and Storm and Surface Water Management (SSWM), following extensive review of the 2024–25 Utility Rate Study.…

Battle Point Astronomical Assoc. to Celebrate the Installation of a New Rooftop Telescope on June 21st – Summer Solstice Day

Battle Point Astronomical Assoc. to Celebrate the Installation of a New Rooftop Telescope on June 21st – Summer Solstice Day

After two years of rebuilding the observatory dome and shutter, and the installation of a new rooftop telescope, the Battle Point Astronomical Association (BPAA) Battle Point Astronomical Association – Igniting passion for science through the lens of astronomy  is excited …

City News Bytes: Wrapping up Madison Avenue “Bundled” Project; Ebike Voucher Program; Wyckoff Superfund Update; Junteenth on Tap

City News Bytes: Wrapping up Madison Avenue “Bundled” Project; Ebike Voucher Program; Wyckoff Superfund Update; Junteenth on Tap

Madison Avenue is Finally a Wrap!

Yes, the last cones have been thrown into Mordor, the detours are over, and your tires can finally breathe a sigh of relief: the so-called “Bundled Madison Avenue Project” is finally complete!

With fresh …

Hundreds Pack Lynwood Theatre, and Listen to Speakers in Hopes of Building a Stronger Democracy on Bainbridge and Beyond

Hundreds Pack Lynwood Theatre, and Listen to Speakers in Hopes of Building a Stronger Democracy on Bainbridge and Beyond

The Historic Lynwood Theatre was packed this past Saturday, on an otherwise gorgeous late spring afternoon, as hundreds of islanders listened to an array of speakers – from politicians to poets to heads of nonprofit organizations – in an effort …

BHS Jazz Bands to Present ‘Jazz Outdoors’ Concert in Downtown Winslow Tomorrow Night; City Ponders Affordable Housing at Former Police Station Site

BHS Jazz Bands to Present ‘Jazz Outdoors’ Concert in Downtown Winslow Tomorrow Night; City Ponders Affordable Housing at Former Police Station Site

The award-winning Bainbridge High School Jazz Collective invites the community to enjoy an evening of exceptional music at their upcoming free outdoor concert on Thursday, June 5. 

From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the talented student musicians of Jazz9, Jazz 1, …

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