Water tank improvements
Last week, the contractor successfully bored a 210-foot path about eight feet below Highway 305 at Madison Avenue and installed a 20-inch steel casing beneath the highway. New pipe was also installed along Madison Avenue from Yaquina toward 305.
This week, work continued as the team extended the casing and began installing the new water main. A new water main will also begin installation at Fletcher Bay and Foster, per a city news release.
Candidate forums
The Bainbridge Island Senior & Community Center invites you to participate in this year’s City Council candidates forum, hosted by the center. It will be held Oct. 19 from 2-4 p.m. It will also be streamed live on https://youtube.com/biseniorcenter.
The forum will be an opportunity for the community to meet the candidates running for the three council seats, and to understand their qualifications and priorities for the city. It will also provide an opportunity for those attending to express their views and to ask the candidates questions.
For more information, contact Bill Luria: bluria123@gmail.com or Reed Price: reed@biseniorcenter.org
Hometown Halloween
On Oct. 31 from 4- 6 p.m., all ghosts and goblins, witches and warlocks can make their way to Winslow Way in search of tasty treats, spooky tunes and more!
Día de los Muertos
The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art invites you to its Día de los Muertos festivities Nov. 1, celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and the richness of Latin and Hispanic cultures.
Start the day with a butterfly procession of kids and wander through a museum alive with music, a colorful ofrenda (altar), and artwork honoring the people we’ve loved and lost, a BIMA news release says. This year’s expanded exhibition combines traditional Día de los Muertos themes and broader contemporary works by Latine and Hispanic artists.
The celebration includes two ceremonies at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. — free to attend, but registration is required at biartmuseum.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos-2025/
The Día de los Muertos exhibition is on view through Nov. 16.
Artist talk
“Artist Talk & Film Debut: Storytime with Mare Blocker” will be held Oct. 19 from 3-5:30 p.m. at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art auditorium.
The program opens with an introduction by Catherine Alice Michaelis, former curator of the Cynthia Sears Artists’ Book Collection, followed by a presentation of Mare’s newest work, Let the Water Hold You.
This special event also marks the public debut of Storytime With Mare—a film of autobiographical stories that have shaped Mare’s creative journey, produced by Trial and Error Productions, per a BIMA news release.
An audience Q&A and reception follow the event. Cost is $12.98 for members and $15.23 for non-members (after fees & tax).
For more information, visit biartmuseum.org/event/artist-talk-film-debut-storytime-with-mare-blocker/
Health Board vacancy
The Kitsap Public Health District board is seeking applicants to fill its non-elected position representing Public Health, Health Care Facilities, and Providers. The position is open to public health and healthcare professionals who live and work in Kitsap County.
“As a member of the Health Board, you can help shape policies that promote and improve the health of all people in Kitsap County,” KPHD board chair Dr. Tara Sell said. “If you are an experienced healthcare or public health professional who knows the needs of our community, I highly encourage you to apply.”
Applications for the open position will be accepted through Oct. 27. The board will interview finalists and nominate a new member. The Kitsap Board of County Commissioners will formally appoint the new member to the health board. The new member will finish an uncompleted term ending in September 2028.
Apply at kitsappublichealth.org/board/apply.
