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Local Pickleballers Already Planning for August’s Founders Tournament

Local Pickleballers Already Planning for August’s Founders Tournament

With the game now firmly ensconced as the official sport of Washington State, local Pickleballers are moving forward on another front: again putting together plans to hold the much anticipated “Founders Tournament ” at Battle Point Park this coming August.…

There’s Nothing Quite Like Going to Opening Day at the Ballpark!

There’s Nothing Quite Like Going to Opening Day at the Ballpark!

Baseball used to be America’s past time, but those days of yesteryear when shouts of “play ball” could be heard resonating throughout the land at Major League parks, Little League fields or neighborhood sand lots are well behind us. One …

First Friday Art Walk – April 1, 2022 – Winslow Way and surrounding area, Downtown Bainbridge Island First Friday of every month, 6-8 PM

First Friday Art Walk – April 1, 2022 – Winslow Way and surrounding area, Downtown Bainbridge Island First Friday of every month, 6-8 PM

Spend an evening experiencing all that downtown Bainbridge has to offer. Many galleries, shops and businesses will be participating this month showcasing the art of our talented creative community. Afterwards, stop by one of our many restaurants for cocktails, hors …

“Courage in Journalism” a collaborative discussion on Bainbridge Island’s History through Journalism

“Courage in Journalism” a collaborative discussion on Bainbridge Island’s History through Journalism

Update: To view the Zoom event, click here: https://youtu.be/d4OqU0R9kZ8

Bainbridge Island has a long history of courage through journalism. Our news outlets and renowned writers have time and again taken a stand when no one else would, defending truth and …

It’s Finally Official: Pickleball is Washington State’s ‘Official’ Sport!

It’s Finally Official: Pickleball is Washington State’s ‘Official’ Sport!

Senate Bill 5615 passed both the House and the Senate today, recognizing Pickleball as Washington’s official state sport.

The signing of the bill will take place at the original first court, on March 28, 2022 here on Bainbridge Island. A …

In Seattle, ‘Experience Van Gogh,’ the Tale of a Tortured Artist!

In Seattle, ‘Experience Van Gogh,’ the Tale of a Tortured Artist!

Vincent Van Gogh was a tortured and tormented painter who created some of the world’s most recognizable masterpieces – all done in relative obscurity.

Today, a Van Gogh can fetch more than $100 million in the world of art investment. …

Riders Endure Classic Chilly Hilly Conditions – Wet and Wild!

Riders Endure Classic Chilly Hilly Conditions – Wet and Wild!

If you’re a hardcore biker, or maybe a duck, this year’s Chilly Hilly – held Sunday Feb. 27 – was definitely for you. The 33-mile annual trek around our beautiful island was suited more for the bold and the brave …

Are You Ready to Party? Grand Old 4th, Rotary Auction and Street Dance Back on Tap!

Are You Ready to Party? Grand Old 4th, Rotary Auction and Street Dance Back on Tap!

Three of the island’s biggest traditions are planning to resurface this summer – all on the same weekend! We’re talking about the Rotary Auction & Rummage at Woodward Middle School on Saturday July 2nd, the Downtown Winslow Street Dance on …

Catching up with John Green, star of the movie Hunting Bigfoot – now available for streaming!

Catching up with John Green, star of the movie Hunting Bigfoot – now available for streaming!

Last August I was thrilled to write a feature article for Arts & Humanities Bainbridge (and republished on this blog) about local islander John Green, who stars in the 2021 movie, Hunting Bigfoot by director, filmmaker and island native Taylor …

Bainbridge Island Shows Up as a Jeopardy! Question

Bainbridge Island Shows Up as a Jeopardy! Question

Now this is something that doesn’t happen every day, or evening, for that matter. The writers of Jeopardy! chose Bainbridge Island as a question on the long-running trivia show. Jeopardy!, as some of you undoubtedly know, is one of television’s …

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