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Greetings from Bainbridge Island! There are a lot of things to see and do...please view our community calendar for a comprehensive listing of events
Our Favorite Event Picks, April 1-15
Apr 2
Tea & Poetry
First Friday Gallery Walk
Teen Egg Hunt
Apr 3
Egg Scramble
Wet & Wild Egg Scramble
Geo-Cache Egg Hunt
Great Decisions: Kenya
Earth Day on the Edge
Apr 5
The Wild Braid Book Discussion
Sustainable First Monday: Zero Waste
Apr 8
Poetry with Judith Reynolds Brown
Apr 9
In the Fashion of Louise
Apr 10
Opening Day at Farmers' Market
MS Walk
Meet the Wine Makers
Favorite Poem Reading
Bainbridge Chorale Concert
Swing Plus Dance
Telescope Workshop, Planetarium Show & Star Party
Apr 11
Grange Garden Fair
Meet the Winemakers
Library at Bloedel Reserve
Bainbridge Chorale Concert
Israeli Dance Night
Behind the Score
Bury Me in Redwood Country
Apr 13
Paths Less Traveled: Ian Bentryn
Apr 15
Le-la-la Native Dancers
Live Music
Seabold Second Saturdays
Weekly
Pegasus
Coffee House
Stephens House
Four Swallows
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This is the official newsletter produced by
Bainbridge Island
Chamber of Commerce
395 Winslow Way East
Bainbridge Island, WA
(206) 842-3700
PRODUCED AND EDITED
BY Mickey Molnaire
Disclaimer: All content in this newsletter is screened, but The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce is not responsible for inaccuracies. Please verify all information by using the websites and links provided.
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Greetings from your friends at the
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce!
This issue of What's Happening - Bainbridge Island features major events coming up in April. To find other events around town, please view our online Community Calendar.
The Chamber has moved!!! Visit us in our new space at 395 Winslow Way East, next to the Streamliner Diner.
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Don't Miss These Chamber Events:
Monthly Luncheon
Wed, Apr. 22, 11:30 AM
Legislative update by State Representative Christine Rolfes. More...
Business After Hours
Thurs., Apr. 23 - 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Meet at the Public Dock at Waterfront and check out Udo's array of kayaks. Take a ride in Back of Beyond's new travel canoe. More...
Annual EcoTour
Sun., Apr. 25, 11 AM - 4 PM
Free, self-guided tour of green and sustainable businesses, home and gardens. More...
Sustainability Forum
Mon., Apr. 26, 8 AM - Noon
Learn about the Natural Step program for creating sustainable businesses and communities. More...
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 Easter Egg-citement
at BI Parks!!!
Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt
Fri., Apr. 2 - 9 PM
Annual Egg Scramble, Waterfront Park
Sat., Apr. 3 - 11 AM
Wet & Wild Egg Scramble at the Pool
Sat., Apr. 3 - Afternoon
Geo-Cache Egg Hunt
Sat., Apr. 3 - All Day More...
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 April is National Poetry Month
Tea and Poetry at Wyatt House
Fri., Apr. 2 - 2:30 PM
The Wild Braid Book Discussion
Mon., Apr. 5 - 1 PM
An Evening of Poetry with Judith Reynolds Brown
Thurs, Apr. 8 - 7:30 PM
Favorite Poem Reading
Sat., Apr. 10 - 2 PM
Tea and Poetry at the Madison Avenue Retirement Center
Tues., Apr. 13, 2:30 PM
Details & Complete Month-Long Schedule...
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 First Friday Gallery Walk
Fri., Apr. 2 - 5:30 - 8 PM
Stroll around
Winslow and enjoy new exhibits at downtown galleries and live music at
Pegasus Coffee Shop. Preview of new Bainbridge Art Museum at Island Gateway. Refreshments served at most venues. Wine tasting at
Harbor Square Wine Shop & Victor Alexander. An easy walk from the
ferry.
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 Great Decisions at the Library: Kenya
Sat., Apr. 3 - 9 AM
Post-election rioting in Kenya in 2007 brought pressure on Nairobi, from international and regional diplomats, to end tensions and avert bloodshed on a massive scale. What lessons can be learned from the intervention in Kenya? What does it mean for the UN's emerging "responsibility to protect" doctrine? More...
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The EDGE Improv Kicks Off More Than 25 Earth Day Activities in April
Earth Day on the EDGE
Sat., Apr. 3, 4:30 PM
The Edge prides itself on its green behavior - green with envy, green
to the gills, green from grass stains as well as green in their
willingness to shorten up scenes to save energy rather than blow a
circuit. They are hoping a sense of humor is welcome on Earth Day. More...
Sustainable First Monday: "Waste Is a Resource Out Of Place"
Mon., Apr. 5, 7 PM
Discussion on Zero Waste. Listen to experts talk about strategies to eliminate "waste" in our world and on our island. Sponsored by Sustainable Bainbridge. More...
 Opening Day - Bainbridge Island Farmers' Market
Sat., Apr. 10, 9 AM
Ceremonial Goat Cheese Toss: 9am (S/he who snags the cheese wins a market basket and a slew of coupons for market goods!); horse and wagon rides: prize drawings for market goods; amazing minihorse & dog trix show; live music: Chele's Kitchen. Locally grown and produced foods, eggs, flowers, garden plants and seedlings, gallery-quality artglass, jewelry, woodcraft, metalwork, wearables, wallart and craft, on-site foods, friendly folks. The place to be on a Saturday morning! More...
Grange Garden Fair, featuring Ann Lovejoy & Kathy Morse
Sun., Apr. 11, 12 - 3 PM
Vegetable gardening - Demonstrations - Exhibits! Kids very welcome! Worm bin composting demonstration. More...
Paths Less Traveled: with Ian Bentryn
Tues., Apr. 13, 6:45 PM
Local writer and naturalist Ian Bentryn will read selected essays
originally published in the Bainbridge Review, including a suite of
"Greatest Hits" investigating the natural tapestry through which our
Island lives are woven. He brings to his writing a love of nature that
lifts up the small and particular and finds the scared in what many of
us might miss as we hurry past. Before the presentation, enjoy a taste
of wine, courtesy of Bainbridge Island Vineyard and Winery, crackers
and cheese. At Grace Church. More...
Complete month-long schedule
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 In the Fashion of Louise
Fri., Apr. 9, 5:30 Pm
Exhibit Opening at the Historical Museum. A tribute to the late Louise Mills showcasing some of the beautiful vintage apparel which she loved to collect. More...
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 2010 Walk for MS
Sat., Apr. 10, 8:30 - 11 AM
Help find the cure! Registration 8:30; Three mile kid friendly walk through Winslow. Music, Pegasus coffee, Bon Bon chocolate, B.I. Barbeque, massages (all free!). Starts at the High School. More...
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 Meet the Winemakers of Bainbridge
Sat. & Sun, Apr. 10 & 11, 12-5 PM
Self-guided tour of Bainbridge Island's seven artisanal wineries. Since the wineries are small and owner-operated, they are only all open for tasting at the wineries on select weekends (though some are open additional days as well). Map & more...
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 Bainbridge Chorale Concert: the Rhythms of Life
Sat., Apr. 10, 7:30 PM
Sun., Apr 11, 3:00 PM
The Bainbridge Chorale presents a light-hearted concert featuring the Liebeslieder Waltzes of Johann Brahms as well as the Missa Kenya, a Mass based on East African choral traditions. At Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church. More...
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 Swing Plus Dance Event
Sat., Apr. 10, 7:30 PM
Learn a fun sophisticated Swing! A smooth, slotted style danced to
slower rhythm and blues and contemporary music. No pre-registration
or partner necessary!Workshop at 7:30, dance at 8:15. Island Center Hall. More...
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 Ritchie Observatory
Sat., Apr. 10
Hands On Telescope Workshop
12:30-3:30 PM
Learn the best techniques for observing with small to mid-size astronomical telescopes. Telescopes provided. Pre-register with Bainbridge Parks 206-842-2306 or call Russ at 206-842-8758.
Planetarium Show and Star Party "The Orion Nebula Tour" 8 PM
Take a guided tour through the Orion Nebula, a spectacular stellar nursery, followed by a look at the birth of stars and the stellar life-cycle, at the planetarium. More...
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 Celebrate National Library Week at Bloedel Reserve
Sun., Apr. 11, 10 AM - 4 PM
The Bloedel Reserve, an internationally recognized 150-acre landscape and woodlands sanctuary on the north end of Bainbridge Island, invites Kitsap Library patrons to celebrate National Library Week by learning about the Bloedel Reserve plant & garden reference library and enjoying quiet walks in gardens, woodlands, and meadows that include ponds and bird refuges. Bring your KRL card for half-price admission! More...
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 Behind the Score
Sun., Apr. 11, 5 PM
This special community presentation offers a free "behind the score" sneak preview of the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra's spring concert on April 17 & 18. Musical selections, featuring works by Ives, Delius, Gershwin, and Dvorak, reveal America's influence on the music of the Western world. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org
Presented by music director David Upham. At Bainbridge Library. More...
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 Bury Me in Redwood Country
Sun., Apr. 11, 7 PM
Bainbridge filmmakers Benjamin Greené and Benj Cameron present their recently completed documentary about the Redwood forest landscape, which earned rave reviews. "A meditative yet thrilling film that lets the trees, and a few select aficionados, tell their own story." At BPA. More...
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 Israeli Dance Night
Sun., Apr. 11, 6:30 PM
Israeli dance returns to Congregation Kol Shalom! We kick off our new
dance season schedule of second Sunday dances. Israeli dance is easy to
learn, fun and great exercise! No partner needed, all dances taught, new
dancers welcome. Wear comfy layers and non-marking shoes. More...
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 Island Film Group:
Adam's Rib
Wed., Apr. 14, 7 PM
Free viewing of this comedy classic starring Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy & Judy Holliday. At the BI library. More...
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 Le-La-La Dancers
Thurs., Apr. 15, 1:30 PM
Discover the ancient legends, songs and dances of the First Nations. Through vibrant regalia, exquisite masks and heartbeat drum rhythms the history and culture of the Kwakwaka'wakw peoples are highlighted. The LE-LA-LA Dancers are a traditional First Nations dance troupe from northern Vancouver Island. At BPA. More...
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 Books: Rebecca Wells
Thurs., Apr. 15, 7:30 PM
The nationally acclaimed Bainbridge author reads from her novel The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder. Free. Eagle Harbor Book Co. More...
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 Live Music on Bainbridge
Pegasus Coffee House
Most Fridays & Saturdays
7:30-9:30 PM
Schedule & links to musicians' web sites...
Stevens House Concerts
Saturdays 7:30-9:30 PM.
Self-serve dessert bar on every music night. More..
Four Swallows Restaurant
Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00 PM
Dine to the music of guitarist Alan Simcoe.
Seabold Second Saturdays
2nd Saturday of every month
Sign-up 6:30 PM, Show at 7:30 PM
All-acoustic open mic. More...
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Bainbridge Island
Chamber of Commerce
395 Winslow Way East
Bainbridge Island 98110 P: (206) 842-3700
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