Bainbridge Island briefs

Fish passage progress

Last week, the construction crew completed pouring the concrete approach slabs on both the north and south sides of the fish passage culvert at Eagle Harbor Drive.

This week, the focus shifted to forming and pouring the concrete barricades on either side of the culvert and installing sections of the water main, per a city news release. Weather permitting, the road is still scheduled to reopen Oct. 6.

However, the overall project will not be complete by that date. Intermittent traffic flagging operations will continue during work hours for both the culvert project and the separate water line project taking place north of the culvert on Wyatt Way.

Zucchini race

The Great Zucchini Race is coming back to the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market Sept. 27.

Join the Kids Discovery Museum Sept. 26 from 12:30-5:30 p.m. to build your own zucchini cars and attend the race on the 27th from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on the Bainbridge Performing Arts lawn.

Resource fair

The Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center is hosting a resource fair Sept. 28 from 2-5 p.m., where over 40 organizations will be on-hand providing information about what they do.

“Groups range from the cat people at PAWs and dog-lovers at Assistance Dogs NW, as well as to new groups you may not have encountered such as Articare, Olympic Connects and the invaluable KC Helps, an essential organization that provides free medical supplies such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, bedside commodes and knee scooters,” a news release says.

There will be free chocolate provided by Bon Bon and $1 beer provided by Bainbridge Brewing.

Contact the BI Senior and Community Center at (206)842-1616 or email jfranks1@comcast.net for more information.

PAWS event

West Sound PAWS is holding an event Sept. 29 in celebration of Maneki Neko Day. Maneki Neko are the iconic “lucky cats”, and are celebrated every year on the 29th.

From 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Heart & Soul in Winslow Green, folks will come together to decorate their very own Lucky Cat ceramic statue, celebrate PAWS’ mission, and enjoy delicate bites at this family-friendly fundraiser, a news release says.

Tickets are available via https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/maneki-neko-paint-night

Water tank work

Work is underway on the new Winslow water tank, which will boost fire flow and enhance water quality for the Winslow system.

To make these upgrades safe and reliable, crews are adding new water lines and pressure-reducing stations, including a new line under Highway 305 at Madison Avenue, to keep household water pressure steady, protect appliances from the stronger flow and improve water quality, per a city news release.

Traffic impacts at Madison and 305 (Oct. 1–Nov. 21) include: Southbound Madison at 305 closed (northbound lane flagged at times); Lanes on west side of 305 shifted to keep two-way traffic moving; A temporary 8-foot emergency lane will be in place (yield to emergency responders.)

The city is working with the Bainbridge Island Fire Department on optimal emergency vehicle access during this work.

Pumpkin walk

Walk along a trail of hundreds of festively painted pumpkins at the Bainbridge Gardens Pumpkin Walk throughout the month of October.

This family-friendly event is held Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is encouraged to paint a pumpkin to add to the colorful collection on the trail. Food from Da Q Shack, Sauced, and Burger Wagon is available for purchase on alternating Saturdays.

Visit www.bainbridgegardens.com for details. Admission is free. Donations benefit the Bainbridge Island Boys and Girls Club.

Meet Councilmember Deets

Bainbridge Island City Councilmember Joe Deets is having his office hours Sept. 27 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.

BI crime log

09/15 THEFT, 280 MADISON AVE N

09/15 THEFT, 397 WINSLOW WAY E

09/15 SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT, 10744 MANITOU BEACH DR NE

09/16 THEFT, 13098 MANZANITA RD NE

09/16 THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE, 380 ERICKSEN AVE NE

09/19 ASSAULT, 8800 MADISON AVE N

09/20 OBSTRUCTION, 910 MADISON AVE N

09/21 WARRANT, 635 NE HIGH SCHOOL RD

Voting meeting

The Kitsap County Auditor’s Office Elections Division will hold a public meeting Oct. 1 for Certification of Logic and Accuracy for the digital scan voting equipment.

The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. in the ballot tabulation room of the Auditor’s Office in Bremerton (8900 SW Imperial Way). This test is in preparation for the Nov. 4 general election.

The meeting is open to the public and will be recorded and viewable on the Kitsap County Auditor’s Elections page, kitsap.gov/elections.

WSF meetings

Washington State Ferries is hosting virtual community meetings at 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 2, at which agency leaders will discuss this summer’s increased service.

The increases led to the system’s busiest sailing season since 2019. Other meeting topics include electrification plans, terminal construction and workforce development.

Registration is required prior to the virtual meetings. Each meeting will cover the same topics and is designed to give participants the option to join the meeting that best suits their schedule. Participants will be able to ask questions, and anyone can provide comments ahead of time via email. After the meetings, video recordings will be available online on WSF’s community participation page.