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Baeven Hoit won the Most Creative Use of Materials award for her garment "Something About Fish."

Artists show off unique garments at BI Trashion Show

The fifth Bainbridge Island Trashion Show took place July 25 at the Hilltop location in the Grand Forest with over 150 ticket holders attending. Thirteen… Continue reading

 

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Local duo introducing new outdoor night market

The first Moonlight Market will take place Aug. 6 at Town Square

 

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BHS student prepares for debut performance of Indian classical dance

Sai Prakash has been practicing the art form for nearly 8 years

 

Officers ride the Marine 8 around the waters. Courtesy Photos

Officer patrols shores around BI

Jon Bingham started sailing when he was 7 years old, and started teaching sailing for the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District when he… Continue reading

  • Aug 2, 2021
Officers ride the Marine 8 around the waters. Courtesy Photos
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Birds of a feather

It may seem like North Kitsap is going to the birds. On New Brooklyn Road in Bainbridge Island, Rodney Sherwood took this photo of an… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2021
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As summer officially is here the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market already is in full swing. Courtesy Photo

‘Market Match’ at BI Farmers Market reduces food insecurity

For the first time in a long while vendors at the Bainbridge Island Farmers’ Market can reduce food insecurity by processing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2021
As summer officially is here the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market already is in full swing. Courtesy Photo
Joan Henderson courtesy photo Island School students ask questions of teacher Mike Derzon, who holds a time capsule near the deep hole in the garden where they buried it, to be opened by students in 2046. To commemorate a COVID-19 school experience, children included: hand warmers for the outdoor classrooms, a school newspaper written by 4th- and 5th- graders, dolphin and blue marlin art for two pod mascots, class photos with masked faces, and a hummingbird nest to signify the 2nd and 3rd grade outdoor bird study. Kindergartners crafted a coloring book of their memories. Others popped in hand sanitizer, gloves and a facemask to tell future students of the safety measures they took during the pandemic.

Explaining COVID to future students

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  • Jun 24, 2021
Joan Henderson courtesy photo Island School students ask questions of teacher Mike Derzon, who holds a time capsule near the deep hole in the garden where they buried it, to be opened by students in 2046. To commemorate a COVID-19 school experience, children included: hand warmers for the outdoor classrooms, a school newspaper written by 4th- and 5th- graders, dolphin and blue marlin art for two pod mascots, class photos with masked faces, and a hummingbird nest to signify the 2nd and 3rd grade outdoor bird study. Kindergartners crafted a coloring book of their memories. Others popped in hand sanitizer, gloves and a facemask to tell future students of the safety measures they took during the pandemic.
Designing paper flowers

BIMA offers summer courses

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art is offering some upcoming summer events. An online Designing Paper Flowers Workshop is set from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.… Continue reading

  • Jun 20, 2021
Designing paper flowers
High school senior dancers Max VanNocken and Sarah Balding. Courtesy Photo

Student dance performances highlighted online

The Bainbridge Dance Center’s 40th Annual Student Performances will take place online this year June 17-19. Each evening at 6 a pre-recorded video of a… Continue reading

  • Jun 20, 2021
High school senior dancers Max VanNocken and Sarah Balding. Courtesy Photo
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Bainbridge schools on summer break

While graduation at Bainbridge High School was the highlight of the end of school in the Bainbridge Island School District, the middle and elementary schools… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2021
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“Shape of Memory.”

Public art winners announced

The winners of this year’s People’s Choice Award for the outdoor sculpture exhibition on Bainbridge Island called Something New III also won in 2018. “Fossil… Continue reading

  • Jun 13, 2021
“Shape of Memory.”
Participants in the annual Scotch Broom “parade” walk by the Senior Center last week. Tyler Shuey/Bainbridge Island Review photos

Noxious or obnoxious, Scotch Broom fun for islanders

Event originally began as a joke in 1963

Participants in the annual Scotch Broom “parade” walk by the Senior Center last week. Tyler Shuey/Bainbridge Island Review photos
Kavi Danielson, 9, displays trading cards featuring the sea turtles, mosques, palm trees and camels of Oman.

Island School kids learn about Oman market

Island School on Bainbridge Island recently ended its monthlong Cultural Study of Oman by shopping at an outdoor market, or souk. Student vendors sold handmade… Continue reading

  • Jun 8, 2021
Kavi Danielson, 9, displays trading cards featuring the sea turtles, mosques, palm trees and camels of Oman.
The Kids Discovery Museum recently reopened its doors to the public for the first time in over a year. Courtesy Photos

Kids Museum finally reopens after COVID closure

It’s only at 25% capacity just to be safe

The Kids Discovery Museum recently reopened its doors to the public for the first time in over a year. Courtesy Photos
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BIMA Summer Camps to be in-person starting in June

Health and safety guidelines will be in place

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Japanese American memorial starts Junior Ranger program

The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial is starting a new Junior Ranger program. The program is designed to engage and inspire learners of all… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2021
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To avoid crowds, the parade will be all over the island, not just on Winslow Way. Bainbridge Island Review files photos

Key to ‘normal’ July 4 is density control

May the Fourth of July be with you — one with density control. The Bainbridge Grand Old 4th traditionally has packed people together. This year,… Continue reading

  • May 22, 2021
To avoid crowds, the parade will be all over the island, not just on Winslow Way. Bainbridge Island Review files photos
Courtesy photos Letters written by anonymous students.

Letters perk up shut-ins

Usually, it’s adults who are lifting up kids through support. But in this case it’s the other way around. Emily Bufford, the children’s librarian in… Continue reading

  • May 21, 2021
Courtesy photos Letters written by anonymous students.
Emily Cornell's students reacted with excitement after their teacher received teaching honors.

St. Cecilia teacher honored for guiding students through pandemic

For most teachers, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging, alternating from online to in-person learning and trying to keep everyone safe — all while… Continue reading

Emily Cornell's students reacted with excitement after their teacher received teaching honors.
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BI OKs contract for Senior Center renovations

The Bainbridge Island City Council recently approved an $84,232 contract with Coates Design, Inc. for renovations to the Senior Center. According to city documents, the… Continue reading

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