Bainbridge Island briefs
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Concert series
Summer Courtyard Concerts at the Pavilion, located at 403 Madison Avenue North, will take place every Saturday from 6-8 p.m. from July 5 through Aug. 30.
The concerts feature local Bainbridge Island musicians.
Art reception
A group exhibition honoring the island’s landscapes, landmarks, and life through the eyes of local artists will take place 6-8 p.m. July 5 at JG Art Gallery on Winslow Way.
Participants can meet the artists and enjoy a glass of wine, per a news release.
Painting demonstration
A demonstration of plein air painting by Brooke Borcherding will take place July 11 and July 26 from 3-6 p.m. at JG Art Gallery.
Borcherding’s artwork reflects her intuitive affinity for color and dynamic composition, a news release states. Her “deconstructed” style has been described as a modern take on pointillism or a painterly version of blown-up computer pixels.
Annual swim relay
The annual Arms Around Bainbridge relay swim around the island will be held Aug. 16.
The event is a fundraiser for AAB, a crisis support system for island residents facing financial hardship due to illness. Participants swim legs of the course, with kayakers and powerboats providing support.
For more information, visit armsaroundbainbridge.org/events-4
Marriage license fees increase
Couples planning to marry can get a license in Kitsap County for $72 through July 25.
After that day, however, legislation (HB 1498) approved in the last session is increasing that fee to $172.
Couples are encouraged to start the marriage license process by filling out an application online. Go to the Marriage License page for a link to the application and more information about getting a marriage license in Kitsap County.
A Washington marriage license is valid beginning three days after the license is paid for and ending after 60 days.
Fatal collision
An 83-year-old Poulsbo man is dead following a two-car vehicle collision on Highway 3 near Gorst June 28.
The deceased was driving northbound when he crossed the centerline and struck another vehicle heading south, per Washington State Patrol.
The 43-year-old driver of the other vehicle, a man from Port Orchard, was injured and transported to Tacoma General Hospital. A 5-year-old boy was also in the vehicle but was uninjured.
