Community Calendar, April 3
Published 9:34 am Monday, March 30, 2009
See the Review’s Friday edition for full calendar listings. Community calendar items can be submitted to calendar@cmg-northwest2.go-vip.net/bainbridgereview. Deadline for the Friday print edition is noon Wednesday.
FRIDAY 3
Explorers’ Adventure: KiDiMu offers a summer camp preview with Shaun Pearson, at 1:30 p.m. April 3. All are welcome to tame jungle creatures and explore ruins in search of legendary treasures. For ages: 3- 9. Info: www.kidimu.org.
Poetry Corners Readings: Poems featured in “Poetry Corners” spots around town will be read by their authors at 7 p.m. April 3 at the Flowering Around Sunroom Cafe, 200 Winslow Way. Part of the island’s celebration of National Poetry Month. Info: www.artshum.org.
PEGASUS TUNES: Americana singer/songwriter from the Bay Area, Nancy Cassidy, with Dayan Kai and Steve Uccello performing: Folk/blues/C&W, 7:30 p.m. April 3 at Pegasus Coffee House. Suggested donation: $5. Information: 842-6725.
Reilly & Maloney: Perhaps the most endearing duo to grace the West Coast folk music scene, Ginny Reilly & David Maloney return to Bainbridge at 7:30 p.m. April 3 at Island Music Guild, 10598 Valley Rd. Admission: $17 advance, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/56095. Info: www.reillyandmaloney.com or wwwlislandmusic.org.
SATURDAY 4
Walk MS: The third Annual Walk MS on Bainbridge will be April 4 at Bainbridge High School. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the child-friendly three-mile walk through Winslow begins at 9:30 a.m. There will be entertainment, food, Pegasus Coffee, Bainbridge Barbeque beans, veggie-dogs and hot dogs, and Bon Bon chocolate. Donations can be made, and walkers and new teams can register at: www.walkmswashington.org (select Bainbridge Island); at (800) 344-4867, option 2; or at walkinfo@nmsswas.org. Out of town for spring break? Register online as a virtual walker.
Great Decisions: Great Decisions at the Library continues with a discussion on the race for the Arctic, from 9:30-11 a.m. April 4 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Info: www.artshum.org or paulae@artshum.org.
Nancy Cassidy: Kids Discovery Musem invites all to a live performance by Nancy Cassidy, accompanied by Dayan Kai and Steve Uccello, at 11 a.m. April 4 at KiDiMu. The acclaimed folk musician will help KiDiMu to celebrate its fourth anniversary with favorite songs from her award-winning Klutz Kids Songs CD series.Info: www.kidimu.org or 855-4650.
PEGASUS TUNES: Seattle Americana songwriter, Carrie Clar at 7:30 p.m. April 4 at Pegasus Coffee House. Cover: $5. Information: 842-6725.
EDGE Improv: The EDGE delivers a totally improvised evening of comedy and song, all from audience suggestions, at 7:30 p.m. April 4 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Info/tickets: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.
SCANDINAVIAN DANCE: Featuring Nordleik Spelmanslag and friends April 4 at Island Center Hall from 7-10 p.m.; optional potluck dinner at 6 p.m. A partner is not necessary, but bring non-street shoes. Cost: $7 for adults; $3.50 for teenagers and allspel musicians. Info: call Fred or Linda at 780-8036.
SUNDAY 5
Jungle Expeditions: Join KiDiMu Explorer and camp instructor Shaun Pearson for a jungle adventure packed with fun challenges, movement and creativity. All ages welcome. Meet at 1:30 p.m. April 5 at KiDiMu. Info: 855-4650.
END VIOLENCE: Spiritual Enrichment Center of West Sound features guest speaker Ari Cowan, who will address the issue of violence at 10:30 a.m. April 5 at Island Music Guild. Guest musicians Stephan Plummer/Jeanette Alexander. All are welcome; 842-1015
OPEN MIC: All ages and styles welcome for songs, instrumentals, poems, and readings at MCR Open Mic, 7-9:30 p.m. April 5 and every Sunday at Pegasus Coffee House. Piano is available. Hosted by Rick Barrenger. Info: www.pegasuscoffeehouse.com
First Sundays Concert: First Sundays at the Commons presents mezzo-soprano Courtney Bray in concert at 4 p.m. April 5 at the Commons, 402 Brien Dr. A Bainbridge native, Bray has performed over 15 operatic roles and sung in orchestral concerts and art song recitals in Europe and the United States. She will be accompanied on the piano by Marco Balderi, an accomplished conductor and music director from Italy. The program includes songs by Brahms, Wolf, Obradors, Duparc, Rachmaninov and Meybeer. Admission at the door: $20/$15/$10. Info: www.firstsundaysconcerts.org.
MONDAY 6
Spiritual Path: Learn about the principles of the Science of Mind and the basics of applying this practical spirituality in your life. “The Spiritual Path” is an eight-week interactive course covering historical roots, basic principles and practices, and practical applications to use every day. Class meets 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Sign-up deadline is April 6, 780-5825 or aspella@comcast.net.
Meet the Author: Rain Fordyce. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a homeschooler? Rain Fordyce will share her book, “I Am Learning All the Time,” and host a discussion on homeschooling and un-schooling, at 1 p.m. April 6 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Free. Info: www.krl.org.
Adult Improv: Registration is now under way for IMPROV, an adult class led by Chris Soldevilla at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Geared toward newcomers and to those brushing up on their technique, the class is designed to help build confidence so that performance becomes natural and fun. Soldevilla draws on 20 years of improv performance and 13 years of teaching experience. Classes meet 6:30-9 p.m. Monday evenings, April 6-May 4, at BPA. Tuition: $375. Register: 842-8578.
Artists’ Legal Clinic: The Washington Lawyers for the Arts Legal Clinic offers low-cost, 30-minute private legal consultations to artists, musicians, writers, etc. Also arts organizations with questions concerning copyright, trademark, licensing, fair use, and contract issues. Sessions are 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 6 at the Marge Williams Center, 221 Winslow Way. Appointments on a first come, first served basis. Suggested donation: $20 Appointments: (206) 328-7053 or info@thewla.org. Info: www.thewla.org for more information.
Sustainable First Monday: “Strengthening Our Local Economy.” In these challenging economic times, a “local living economy” ensures that economic power resides locally as much as possible, thus sustaining vibrant, livable communities and healthy ecosystems. Join local business owners and citizens to explore what a living economy means for Bainbridge Island and next steps for building an effective network. Meet from 7-9 p.m. April 6 at the Bainbridge Commons. Info: www.sustainablebainbridge.net or 842-4439.
TUESDAY 7
BIRW: The next Bainbridge Island Republican Women’s club meeting will feature guest speakers Ed Nixon and Karen Olson, co-authors of “The Nixons: A Family Portrait.” The luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. April 8 at Wing Point Golf and Country Club. Cost: $18. A limited number of books will be available for purchase at a discounted price the day of the event. Reserve ASAP: 842-2876 or birw2009@yahoo.com.
Paint on the Go: Dorothy Matthews will teach her Paint-On-The-Go process, which lets her or anyone create art anywhere easily and affordably, at 1 p.m. April 8 at the Bainbridge Commons. No experience required. Info/sign-ups: 842-1616.
MUSIC CLASSES: Island Music Guild offers four classes starting April 7: chamber ensemble; flute choir; fiddle and folk band; digital audio – music with your PC. Tuition is $175 for eight two-hour lessons plus a recital party. Info: 780-6911 or http://islandmusic.org/Class_schedule.htm
Sufi Practices: Sufi teacher Jamal Rhaman will lead “Spiritual Sufi Practices for Inner Transformation,” 6:45-8:45 p.m. April 7 and 14 at Island Music Guild. Rhaman is the author of “The Fragrance of Faith: The Enlightened Heart of Islam.” Suggested donation: $30. www.spiritualenrichmentcenter.org.
WEDNESDAY 8
VIP: Visually Impaired Persons support group meets from 1-3 p.m. April 8 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Speaker Joan Marsden of the Housing Resources Board will talk about the HomeShare program. Info/transportation: 842-3551.
THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF: Shaun Pearson invites families for half-day Fun at KiDiMu. The tale will comes alive at 1:30 p.m. with the help of theater games and creative movement activities. Free with admission or membership; Info: www.kidimu.org.
EASEL PROJECT: In conjunction with Bainbridge Performing Arts’ production of “Art,” people are invited to add their inspired definitions, favorite quotes, or artistic embellishments on the topic of “art” to a large white easel in Winslow Mall from April 8-13. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org or 842-8569.
‘The Apartment’: Island Film Group will view The Apartment (1960), starring Shirley MacLaine and Jack Lemmon, at 7 p.m. April 8 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Free. Join us for films and discussion every second Wednesday of the month. Info: www.krl.org.
Photo Club: The BI Photo Club meets at 7 p.m. April 8 at the Commons. Denis Hill, who specializes in panoramic and conventional photography, will give an illustrated talk entitled, “Sure It’s Photography, but is it Art?” Guests welcome. Info: 842-7293.
THURSDAY 9
COUNCIL-MANAGER: A North End community information meeting on the form of government measure set for a May 19 special election: 7 p.m. April 9 at The Island School. Info: www.VOTEcm09.com or 842-4112.
PLANning COMMission: Bainbridge Island Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. April 9 at City Hall. Agenda includes: study session on core district development standards; and new/old business. Info: 842-2552.
Curious Souls Book group: The Curious Souls Book Group meets at 6:30 p.m. April 9 to discuss Ervin Laszlo’s “Quantum Shift in the Global Brain.” Visitors welcome. Call 842-1708 for directions or to receive email reminders. The book for May14 is “Living Deeply: The Art and Science of Transformation in Everyday Life,” by Marilyn Schlitz.
CHUCKWAGON: Nutrition program for those 60 and over offers a special Easter lunch at noon April 9. The full meal will be served at several Kitsap County locations, including Bainbridge Island, East Bremerton, Port Orchard, Kingston, Silverdale and Poulsbo. Call (888) 877-8511 for reservations/locations. Reservations by 2:30 p.m. April 8. $3 suggested donation.
PARK BOARD: Regular meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Strawberry Hill Center, including agenda items: Strawberry Packing Plant update; Strawberry Hill Park Playground; Blakely Harbor Park Bridge; and an update on State Parks/city park properties. Preceded at 5 p.m. with a tour of the new Aquatic Center steam room. Info: 842-2306.
COMING UP
‘Art’: The painting is white…all white. When Serge pays a fortune for a plain white canvas, is it because he understands the intrinsic value of art…or is he just plain gullible? Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-winning “Art,” directed by Kate Carruthers, runs April 10-19 at Bainbridge Performing Arts, with shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays plus matinees at 3 p.m. April 11 and 19.
Boating Safety course: The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct a boating safety course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 11 at the Bainbridge Commons, Kalgren Room. Completion meets the state’s mandatory boating educational requirements. Cost: $35, includes materials. Register: Grant Winther, 842-5862.
Egg Scrambles: Egg hunters of all ages will find treats for their baskets at the annual Spring Egg Scrambles, which take place rain or shine April 10 and 11. Teens ages 13-18 can grab a flashlight and a container and head over to the Teen Center at 9 p.m. for the 11th annual Flashlight Egg Hunt at a secret location. On April 11, children can visit with our big bunny for photos, pet bunnies and scramble for candy and toys at Waterfront Park. Scramble starts at 11 a.m. sharp. Later that day, children ages 3-12 can change into their swimming suits and seek eggs throughout the Aquatic Center at the “Wet & Wild Egg Scramble.” Throughout the day, those with GPS units can try their hand at “geo caching” in our “GEO Egg Scrambles.” Coordinates will be posted on www.biparks.org at 9 a.m.
ONGOING
Council-Manager Coffees: Join others in a series of ongoing neighborhood coffees, to learn about the upcoming ballot issue on council-manager form of government. Contact: jdbraff@comcast.net, 855-9340.
April at BAC: The world of the press includes a wide range of mediums, including block prints, intaglio (metal plate) prints, letterpress, and one-of-a-kind monotypes, all of which will be in BAC’s INK exhibition through April. Also catch “Debutantes,” highlighting BAC’s newest artists. Info: www.bacart.org.
The White Snow: Bainbridge Arts and Crafts and Bainbridge Performing Arts collaborate on a special April exhibit in the BPA Gallery that complements its production of “Art.” This exhibition of thought-provoking all-white paintings include works by many local artists. Info: sfogell@bainbridgeperformingarts.org.
Little League Fundraiser: Bainbridge Island Little Leaguers will sell 2009 Double Play Cards, worth over $250 in savings, for a $5 donation at these locations and times: 3-7 p.m. April 5 and 17 at Walt’s Grocery; 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 3, 4, 17, 18, 24, 25 and May 8, 9 at Casa Rojas/Bainbridge Cinema; 3-7 p.m. April 4, 18 and 19 at Safeway; and 3-7 p.m. April 5, 12-13 at T&C. Proceed to B.I.L.L. Info: Marta Riely, 780-2924.
Theatre School Classes: BPA Theatre School is accepting registration for spring and summer classes for grades 1-8. Shows include “The Hobbit,” “The Greasepaint All-Stars,” “Tales of the Arabian Nights,” and “It Came from Outer Space.” Forms/info: www.bainbridgepeformingarts.org.
B-ball Rummage Sale: Collect and donate unwanted household items for sale at the BHS boys basketball team’s rummage sale. Proceeds from the April 11 sale benefit the team. For free pickup or drop locations, call 780-0479.
DANCE CLASSES: Instructor Sheila Phillips of Educated Feet offers four different classes for swing, salsa, tango and cha-cha over a five-week period between April 13 and May 14. For beginning classes at Island Center Hall, register at www.biparks.org or 842-2306, ext. 16. For intermediate classes at Island Fitness or information, contact www.educatedfeet.net or 842-5720.
Living Library: The Bainbridge Public Library seeks volunteer “living books” for a Living Library to be held from 1-4 p.m. April 19 at the Bainbridge High School library. Here, community members are invited to “check out” a conversation with a person who may seem very different from themselves. Apply at bainbridgelivinglibrary@gmail.com or 842-4162, ext. 9802.
JUMP ROPE: You’ve seen jump rope on Disney and Fox Sports. Now jump in with us. Registration is now open for Jump Rope Summer Camp, which runs 9 a.m. to noon July 6-9 at Woodward Middle School. Cost: $110, and includes a rope, a daily snack and registration with USA Jump Rope. For kids going into first grade and up. Registration/info: biropeskippers@hotmail.com.
SUMMER CAMPS: Madrona School’s wide array of camps are offered in half- and full-day options, with theme days for preschool-kindergarten children. Info: call 855-8041 or visit www.madronaschool.org to view the full brochure and sign up soon to hold your place.
Field’s End Conference: Registration is ongoing for the fourth annual Field’s End Writers’ Conference, to be held April 18 at Kiana Lodge Info: www.fieldsend.org or 842-4162.
Island School Tours: On any Tuesday, visit The Island School, 8553 Day Rd., from 9-10:30 a.m. to experience first-hand how we keep the joy of learning alive for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Directions/info: 842-0400.
Tax Assistance: Free tax prep assistance for seniors runs through April 15 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Sessions are 10:30 a.m to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Info: 780-0931.
Library Storytime: Bring your little ones to storytime at the Bainbridge Public Library. Ongoing: Storytime Schedule. Toddler Storytime is 10:30-11 a.m. Mondays April 6, 13, 20 and 27; baby storytime is 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays April 7, 14, 21, 28; pajama storytime (2-8 years) is 7-7:30 p.m. April 7, 14, 21 and 28; and preschool storytime is 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays April 8, 15, 22, 29. Info: www.krl.org.
BHS All Class Reunion: If you graduated from Bainbridge High School in a class from 1928 to 1976, you’re invited to this year’s BHS All Class Reunion on Sept. 5 at IslandWood. Planning is now under way. Info: bhsreunion09@comcast.com or call (206) 331-0426 and leave a message with your name and graduation year. A class rep will contact you.
