They wanted ball fields, playgrounds and a swimming pool, and just like they would today, the islanders came together to make that happen. In the spring of 1965, a special election was held and the Bainbridge Island Park & Recreation …
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Why are so many cargo ships anchored off Bainbridge these days?
Ever since Captain George Vancouver laid anchor off of Restoration Point in 1792, Bainbridge Island has had an association with the maritime industry.
The famed “Mosquito Fleet,” a small flotilla of private boats, sailed between Seattle, Bainbridge Island and other …
Arts & Humanities Bainbridge “Something New IV ” Call for Public Art 2021
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA – Arts & Humanities Bainbridge announces the 2021 “Something New IV” Call for Local Public Art.
The “Something New” program is a dynamic public art experience offering an opportunity for sculptors to exhibit their work in prominent …
One Step Towards Normalcy: Eating out at a Local Restaurant
Wow, the other night my wife and I and some good friends from the Eastside – who we hadn’t seen in more than six months – had dinner together at Doc’s Marina Grill – at the same time, around the …
CALL TO ARTISTS – BAINBRIDGE ISLAND SUMMER and WINTER 2021 STUDIO TOUR
Applications are now for available for the 2021 Summer and Winter Studio Tours on Bainbridge Island. The Tours are scheduled for August 13-15, and December 3-5, and take place at various artists’ studios and community halls around the Island. This …
For a Fun and Challenging Spring Hike, try Climbing Mount Walker in the Olympics
If you’re looking for a challenging hike with awesome views as a reward, Mount Walker in the Olympic Mountains is as good as it gets.
The trailhead to this hidden gem is located about 2.5 miles south of the Quilcene …
Bainbridge Island Wine Trail – Supporting local charities and Bainbridge Island Wineries – Save Money and Impact Globally!
The Winery Alliance of Bainbridge Island is rethinking how you enjoy a wine tasting. The recently launched, Bainbridge Island Wine Trail is a great way to taste at all seven island wineries at a discount and also support local charities …
Stovers Honored for their Preservation of Pickleball’s Founding Court
Pickleball is Bainbridge Island’s contribution to the world of sports. Indeed, it was on an old converted badminton court on the front lawn of Carol and Scott Stover’s home on Pleasant Beach Drive where the game first began in the …
Sick of Streaming Services? Check out a Movie Again on Bainbridge Island!
As the Hollywood elite and the international press corps celebrate entertainment on the big screen and on television in the days and weeks ahead, first with the Golden Globes and then later with the Oscars, movies – and movie theaters …
Claudine Carmel – Creator of Colorful, Peaceful Worlds Through Art, Illustration and Writing
Claudine Carmel grew up in the quaint seaside town of Bournemouth on the south coast of England. Spending her childhood on the coast ignited her love of the ocean, and she feels that she’s at her best when living near …





