Bainbridge Island briefs
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Book exchange
Get together with other book lovers and swap books you’re ready to let go of, and get some new ones in return at the Swip and Swap Book Exchange from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 18 at Eleven Winery.
“It’s not just about taking home a stack of books, but also meeting others who love to read and chatting about what you’re currently reading and recommending some good books,” a news release says.
Meet Councilmember Deets
Bainbridge Island Councilmember Joe Deets is having his office hours Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at CUPS Espresso on 123 Bjune Drive SE in Winslow.
Everyone is welcome to come and meet with him to talk about city business.
Author talk
Acclaimed wildlife advocate and author Mitch Friedman will appear at Eagle Harbor Books Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. for a reading and signing of his new memoir and strategy guide, Conservation Confidential: A Wild Path to a Less Polarizing and More Effective Activism.
The book chronicles Friedman’s evolution from radical Earth First! activism to building a more collaborative, results-oriented conservation movement, per a news release.
The event is free and open to the public, and books will be available for purchase and signing.
Shelter volunteers
Kitsap County Human Services Housing and Homelessness Division is recruiting volunteers for its Severe Weather Shelter program, which will operate from Nov. 1 through March 31, 2026. The shelters provide safe, warm overnight accommodations during severe weather events.
Volunteers help with tasks, including shelter setup, guest check-in, and morning closing procedures. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to help fellow community members during their time of need, per a news release.
How to get involved:Attend a free site-specific training at one of three convenient locations: Port Orchard, Silverdale, or Kingston
Complete an online operations training
Submit a volunteer application and background check
Upcoming training sessions:
Silverdale: Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Silverdale Community Church, 9982 Silverdale Way NW. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m.
Kingston: Oct. 27 or Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Road NE.
Port Orchard Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Port Orchard United Methodist Church, 725 Kitsap Street.
“Every volunteer shift directly impacts someone’s safety during our coldest nights,” said program manager Carl Borg. “We’re looking for compassionate community members who can spare a few hours to truly make a difference.”
For more information and to apply online, visit http://kcowa.us/kcsws.
Birding field trip
Put accessible parks into action by joining a field trip at Clear Creek Trail in Silverdale Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This accessible-for-all birding experience is sponsored by Kitsap Audubon in support of Birdability Week (Oct. 20-26) and welcomes birders of all abilities. This event aims to promote community connection and appreciation of our local natural spaces while supporting accessibility for diverse mobility needs, per a news release.
Trip leader Lynn Willmott will guide participants on the trail. Meet at the parking lot next to the Silverdale Dog Park at 11601 Silverdale Way NW. Rain will cancel this event.
To register for this event, visit: https://mobilize.us/s/RPedc8
