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HHHS Funding Applications: Applications for 2009 funding for non-profits providing health, housing and human services to Bainbridge Island residents will be available on April 16 at Bainbridge Island City Hall and are due at City Hall no later than 4 p.m. May 14. Info: 842-9335.

Peace Vigil: Women in Black stand silently for peace every Friday evening from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. on the southwest corner of 305 and Winslow Way near the Chamber of Commerce. We wear dark, not necessarily black, clothes. We hold a candle or flower which we’ll give you. Join us for as long as you can. Information:Beverley West 842-5400.

Frog Rock Arts Fest: The first annual Frog Rock Arts Fest is now accepting applications from fine art and crafts artists across all mediums. This juried fair, celebrating a beloved Bainbridge icon, will take place at Waterfront Park July 11-13, the same weekend as the 20th Annual Bainbridge in Bloom. Application and guidelines: BIAHC, 842-7901, admin@artshum.org, or www.artshum.org and click on Frog Rock. Deadline: April 18.

IMG Classes: Island Music Guild continues its lineup of spring classes. Music Therapy – music for health and balance meets 9-11 a.m. Tuesday mornings starting April 22. Songwriting meets 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays starting April 30. Smart Strings for Adults meets 7-8 p.m. Mondays starting April 21. Introduction to Digital Audio meets 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays starting April 22. To register, call 780-691; full course details are at http://islandmusic.org/schedule.htm.

BI Downtown: Bainbridge Island Downtown Association is looking for enthusiastic community members to join its promotions committee. Contact: 842-2982 or assistant@bainbridgedowntown.org.

Exhibition: Celebrating National Poetry Month, the spring 2008 issue of Exhibition, a journal of visual and literary arts, goes on sale this month showcasing works by 19 visual artists and writers from Kitsap County and Seattle. Following the theme “Before and After,” poetry, short prose, and visual art complement each other colorfully throughout. Find it for $7 at Eagle Harbor Book Co., Bainbridge Arts and Crafts and Town & Country Market. Info: www.artshum.org.

Poetry Corners: To celebrate National Poetry Month, roughly 30 poster-size poems by Bainbridge and North Kitsap poets are on display during April in windows and venues throughout downtown Bainbridge. This year’s theme is “change.” For a complete list of poets, poems, and venues: www.artshum.org. Info: 842-7901.

KiDiMu Camps: Kids Discovery Museum will offer 12 summer camps for children ages 3-10. Registration is open now. Hurry to sign up as camps are filling up quickly. Info: 855-4650 or www.kidimu.org.

Storytimes: Kids’ storytimes will take place throughout April at the Bainbridge Public Library. Toddler Storytime (18 mos-3 yrs) meets Mondays 10:30-11 a.m., April 21 and 28. Baby Storytime (infants to 18 mos.) meets Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. April 22 and 29. Pajama Storytime (2-8 yrs) meets Thursdays 7:00-7:30 p.m., April 17 and 24. Preschool Storytime (3-6 yrs) meets Wednesdays 10:30-11 a.m. April 23 and 30. Info: 842-4162.

Race for the Cure: Registration is open for the 15th Annual Susan G. Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure, to be held June 21 at Qwest Field and Event Center. Register online at www.komenpugetsound.org.

GRAND OLD Fourth Volunteers: The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce seeks volunteers to help with the Grand Old Fourth Celebration and other events. Make friends, have fun. Info: Liz Gadbois: 842-3700, or egadsphoto@aol.com.

Poetry at BPA: The Bainbridge Performing Arts lobby walls are again turned over to local poets this month for artistically exhibited poems. This year’s features poets are all long-time Bainbridge poetry teachers and mentors, including Bob McAllister, Ralph Cheadle, Everett Thompson, Nancy Rekow, Janet West, and Margi Berger. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday – Friday and one hour prior to performances. Info: 842-8569.

Sharing Our Stories: See the work of more than 20 women photographers, sculptors, painters and printmakers in “Sharing Our Stories,” in the Gallery at Grace Episcopal Church, 8595 East Day Rd. The show is up through April 30. Info: www.gracehere.org.

Community Singers: The Community Singers is a group of regular people who sing at local nursing homes, hospitals, shelters, and community gatherings in our neighborhood. No auditions, no singing experience necessary, just a willing heart. Info: info@communitysingers.org.

Poetry is!: The five-program series “Poetry Is! Bainbridge Island Poets in Performance” will air on BITV, channels 12 and 22, throughout April. Info: 842-8728.

Wednesday 16

Estate Planning: A free estate planning workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon April 16 at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 1187 Wyatt Way. RSVP to Jim, 842-5601.

Chamber Luncheon: The BI Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. April 16 at the Wing Point Golf & Country Club. David Moseley, new chief executive of the Washington State Ferry System, will speak. Cost: $15. Register: 842-3700.

ACE: Adult Children of Elders will meet at 3 p.m. April 16 at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church. No specific topic, just an opportunity for all to share their situations and worries and get some help. Info: Beulah Downing, 780-8008.

Aging Well: Each month at the Aging Well coffee hour, the Senior Center’s Well-Being Committee sponsors a talk on a positive age-related topic. On April 16 we present “Toxins and Taking Back Your Health.” Questions and discussion to follow. Details, info: 842-1616.

Travel Program: Join Lara Turney for “Italia!” This travel talk will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 16 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Co-sponsored by The Traveler. Information: 842-4162.

THURSDAY 17

BI Women’s Club: Dolores Palomo, associate professor of English at the University of Washington, will address the Bainbridge Island Women’s Club at their next meeting at 10 a.m. April 17 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 7968 Finch Rd. Her talk, on “The Famous Burney,” will focus on the eventful life and extensive writings of Fanny Burney, the most important English woman novelist before Jane Austen. Guests are welcome. Info: sphinx998@gmail.com.

Fire Code Updates: In an effort to update and consolidate the Fire Code, the city and the fire department will bring changes to the municipal code to the City Council in May. A public meeting will be held at 5 p.m. April 17 in the Council Chamber of City Hall to provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions of the fire marshal and fire chief. Info: 842-7686.

Conversation Cafe: Join in a special Earth Day Conversation Cafe for an open, public dialogue on the question: What is “community sustainability” and how do we achieve it? Make a date or just drop-in from 7-8:30 p.m. at Andante Coffee,123 Bjune Dr. Info: 842-0223.

FRIDAY 18

LWV: Register by April 18 for the next League of Women Voters of Kitsap meeting, to be held at noon April 23 at the Clubhouse at McCormick Woods, 5155 McCormick Woods Dr. in Port Orchard. Kitsap County Commissioners will present “The State of the Country… and Its Future.” Luncheon price: $20. Send registration request to LWV-Kitsap, P.O. Box 1524, Poulsbo, WA 98370. Information: Gail Hiestand, 780-1993.

Genealogy: The Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society will meet from 10 a.m to noon April 18 at the Bainbridge Public Library. The annual election of officers will take place, followed by mentors presenting “My Worst Mistakes.” Info: www.rootsweb.com/~wabihs or 842-0565.

Science Workshop: Join teacher Sarah Evans for a morning of fun with flight at 10:30 a.m. April 18 at Kids Discovery Museum. Be an engineer and explore the Take Flight exhibit! Recommended ages 3-6. Free with all-day admission. Information: 855-4650.

Young Artists Celebration: The Frodel Gallery at West Sound Academy invietes the community to see the art work of students from Hyla Middle School, The Island School and Madrona school now through April 28, with an opening reception from 6-7:30 p.m. April 18. Info: (206) 817-9082.

Cinderella: Olympic Performance Group presents “Cinderella – a Fairytale Ballet” at 7 p.m. April 18 and 19 and 2 p.m. April 20 at the North Kitsap Auditorium in Poulsbo, and 2 p.m. April 26 at Woodward Middle School on Bainbridge. Over 50 dancers with elaborate staging and costume will come together to present a visual treat for the whole family. Info: 842-1205.

Zeitgeist: After almost three whole years of Zeitgeist Concert Series’ awesome all-ages shows, this month’s gig offers a first for the series: hip hop! We are pleased to welcome regional stars Grynch and D. Black, along with Bainbridge Island’s own Rhapsodistic. The three acts will perform at the Island Music Guild Hall at 7:30 p.m. April 18. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission: $5. Info: www.myspace.com/zeitgeistconcertseries.

PEGASUS TUNES: Marilyn Kay & Company play country like you want it – ballads, humor, waltz and toe tapping rhythms – at 7:30 p.m. April 18 at Pegasus Coffee House. Suggested donation: $5. Information: 842-6725.

Saturday 19

Toe Jam: Are you up for the challenge? Come and run the toughest half marathon around! It’s the annual Toe Jam Hill Run, to be held April 19 with proceeds benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge. Not a long distance runner? We’ve replaced the 10K with a 5K Family Run/Walk, and will once again be offering a Kids Fun Run. Registration, details: www.bipositiveplace.org. Volunteers are also welcome; call Pat or Linda, 855-8486, or email bi@positiveplace.org.

Boating Course: Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer the America’s Boating Course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19 at the Bainbridge Island Commons Kallgren Room, 402 Brien Dr. Offers recreational boaters

Great Decisions: Discuss “Private Philanthropy: The Rise in Global Giving” at the next Great Decisions discussion, from 9-10:30 a.m. April 19 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Information: www.artshum.org. Suggested background readings can be found at the BIAHC website and the library information desk.

Weed Pull: Weed Warriors blatantly beg you to join them in a weed pull from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19, Earth Day, at Pritchard Park. Additional service hours available for students who need them. Free shirts to first weeders, with lunch provided as long as it lasts. Information: lenbeil3@msn.com.

Earth Day Non-Motorized Parade: Everyone participates in this parade: kids, teens and adults, families, schools and organizations with a special Earth Day message for the environment, social justice, civil rights, democracy and peace. Make costumes, puppets and/or signs, or simply walk. Assemble at 10 a.m. April 19 at the Bainbridge Public Library parking lot; parade starts at 10:30 a.m. and ends at T&C Earth Day Fair. Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Volunteers needed to help organize and usher walkers. Contact: Kat, 842-0223.

Earth Day Fair: Join local environmental groups to learn about caring for the planet at the 9th annual Community Earth Day Fair, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19 at Town & Country Market. There’ll be crafts and goodie bags for kids, and a grilled salmon lunch. Information: 780-4139, ext. 15.

Day of MIndfulness: Bainbridge Insight Sangha will host a Day of Mindfulness from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 19 at Seabold Hall. Information: 780-5062.

Earth Day Science: Bainbridge author Lynn Brunelle presents an Earth Day program of experiments culled from her books. Join her at 11 a.m. April 19 at Eagle Harbor Book Co. Designed for school aged children, but younger siblings are welcome. Experiments will involve worms, mold, yeast, leaves, flowers, pizza box solar ovens, cool sundials and more. Information: www.eagleharborbooks.com.

KiDiMu Anniversary: Come to KiDiMu to celebrate the museum’s third anniversary. Folk musician Nancy Cassidy will perform a family concert at 11 a.m. April l9. All weekend, members can enjoy a 25 percent appreciation discount at the KiDiMu store. Information: 855-4650.

Striders: Once Strider, always a Strider. Bainbridge Striders will hold a 10th anniversary reunion from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 at the Battle Point Park picnic pavilion. Bring food to share. Info: 780-8204.

UNCUS: Bainbridge favorite UNCUS will play a free show at 7 p.m. April 19 at the Bainbridge Grange. They’ll perform all their songs, with the set followed by an open mic and drum circle. Information: readslichter@hotmail.com.

PEGASUS TUNES: Nancy Cassidy, Americana singer/songwriter from the San Francisco Bay Area, will play at 7:30 p.m. April 19 at Pegasus Coffee House. Suggested donation: $5. Information: 842-6725.

third Saturday Contra Dance: Join caller Laura Me Smith and band Country Capers for an Earth Day evening of contra Dance on April 19 at Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Rd. Workshop starts at 7:30 followed by dance from 8-10:30 p.m. Cost: $12/$5. Information: 842-7904 or mickeygibson@earthlink.net.

‘Doubt’: Island Theatre presents John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt” at 7:30 p.m. April 19 and 20. Free. Information: www.islandtheatre.org.

Sunday 20

Adventuress Tours: Free Dockside Tours aboard the Schooner Adventuress from 9 a.m. to noon April 20 at the Bainbridge Island City Dock. Celebrate Earth Day Weekend aboard Puget Sound’s Environmental Tall Ship. Info: www.soundexp.org.

Community Sing: The BI Community Singers will gather from 12:30-1:15 April 20 at Island Health & Rehabilitation, 835 Madison Ave. Info: www.communitysingers.org.

Magic of Springtime: As part of its third anniversary celebration, KiDiMu will host Seattle’s Moonpaper Tent for a performance of “The Magic of Springtime” at 12:30 p.m. April 20 at the museum. Free with all-day admission. Information: www.kidimu.org.

Mary Randlett: In this Bainbridge Historical Society program, photographer Mary Randlett will discuss the influence of other artists on her work. Randlett’s work in turn influenced the poet Denise Levertov, whose poems will be read by Barbara Winther. At 4 p.m. April 20 at the Bainbridge Commons. Admission: $5/$2, free for historical society members. Info: www.bainbridgehistory.org.

Will Giles: Plant expert Will Giles will present his new book, “The Encyclopedia of Exotic Plants For Temperate Climates,” at 1:30 p.m. April 20 at IslandWood, followed by a book signing. Suggested donation: $4. Information: info@mesogeogarden.com.

Read Reads: Warren Read will read from his new book “The Lyncher in Me” at 3 p.m. April 20 at Eagle Harbor Book Co. Info: www.eagleharborbooks.com.

BSO: Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra welcomes the Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra for a special program, “A Musical Heritage,” at 3 p.m. April 20 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Tickets, $10: 842-8569.

Open MIc: All ages and styles welcome for songs, instrumentals, poems, and readings at MCR Open Mic, 7 -9:30 p.m. April 20 and every Sunday at Pegasus Coffee House. A piano is available. Hosted by Rick Barrenger. Info: www.pegasuscoffeehouse.com.

Coming Up

Hot Planet/Cool Kids: What can you do to save the earth? Get inspired with local author Julie Hall and illustrator Sarah Lane, as they lead discussion and activities based on their new book “A Hot Planet Needs Cool Kids.” At 7 p.m. April 23 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Info: 842-4162.

Extra KiDiMu Fun: On Apri 24, visitors can enjoy all the fun of Kids Discovery Museum for an hour longer, until 5 p.m. Admission: $5/person, free for KiDiMu members. Info: www.kidimu.org or 855-4650.

Rhody Society Auction: The Kitsap Chapter American Rhododendron Society will hold a Plant Auction and Wine Tasting from 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 24 at the Bainbridge Island Winery, 8989 Day Rd. Auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Info: (360) 779-9272.

Storybook Camp Preview: Wendy Prust will hold a storybook camp preview at 10:30 a.m. April 25 at Kids Discovery Museum. For ages 4-6. Free with all-day admission. Storybook Camp registration is available after class. Information: www.kidimu.org.

Crystal Journey: The Master of Sound Healing, Canada’s David Hickey, will bring his bowls and gongs to the Island Music Guild at 7:30 p.m. April 25 and 8 a.m. April 26. Crystal Journey is dedicated to raising awareness for Tibet, Burma, and the environment. Sponsored by Spiritual Enrichment Center of WestSound. Admission: $25. Information: 842-5330.

Field’s End Writer’s Conference: The annual Field’s End writer’s conference, “Writing in the Garden of the Gods,” will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 26 at Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo. Authors and speakers include Roy Blount, Jr. (keynote speaker), Stephanie Kallos (opening speaker), Knute Berger, Alice Acheson, Lyall Bush, Laura Kalpakian, Thomas Kohnstamm, Rosina Lippi aka Sara Donati, Jennifer Louden, Nancy Pagh, George Shannon, Charley Pavlosky, Sheila Rabe aka Sheila Roberts, Suzanne Selfors, David Wagoner, and Timothy Egan (closing speaker). Lunch will be provided. Cost: $150, discounts are available for groups. Registration/information: www.fieldsend.org.

Sustainable Garden Workshop: Ann Lovejoy will present a free slide-accompanied talk on creating and maintaining gardens and landscapes easily and efficiently using safe and sustainable techniques. The talk runs from from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 26 at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church. Bring your notebooks and questions! Stay for a potluck lunch following the workshop. Contact: Jennifer at the church: 842-4657.

Opera Preview: Join Norm Hollingshead for a Seattle Opera Preview of “I Puritani” by Bellini, at 2 p.m. April 26 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Information: 842-4162.

Fashion Show: Don’t miss one of the greatest party events on Bainbridge Island, and don’t let the words “fashion show” dissuade the men from coming. It’s “Models’ Masquerade,” the 5th annual island fashion show to benefit St. Cecilia Catholic School. The event, featuring modeling by your friends and neighbors, begins at 6:45 p.m. April 26. Tickets include a seat at the show plus a sampling of local food and admission to the after-party. Advance tickets, $35 ($50 front row) are available at Sweet Deal, Zia and Lollipops, or by phone at (206) 965-0042. Tickets at the door: $40.

Human Jazz: Christian Swenson appears at BPA with “Human Jazz” at 7:30 p.m. April 26. Part dance, drama, concert, sacred ritual, and comedy, the artist’s performances are unclassifiable, but his Balinese drama, scat-singing, mime-morphing, eccentric buffoonery, and Central Aisian throat-singing combine to take the audience on a one-of-a-kind adventure. Tickets: $15/$10, 842-8569.

House Concert: Acoustic folk duo Storyhill and Carrie Elkin will play at 8 p.m. April 26 in restored barn. Tickets: $20/$10 at the door. Reservations: Katie, 842-5953 or katie@scg411.com. Info: www.storyhill.com or www.carrieelkin.com.

Poem by Poem: Poetry teachers Nancy Rekow, Ralph Cheadle, Bob McAllister, and Everett Thompson read from their work and also from selected poems by 7th grade Woodward Middle School students of Anne Kundtz, which are displayed in the library through the month. Reading starts at 2 p.m. April 27 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Free. Contact: Nancy Rekow, 842-4855.

Declassified Chamber Series: BPA’s next Declassified Chamber music concert will take place at 3 p.m. April 27 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. “Music from Eastern Europe” will feature the works of Antonín Dvorák, Zoltán Kodály and Bohuslav Martin. Tickets, $10: 842-8569. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

Move it!: Exercise, wiggle and giggle with BPA performing artist Guy Sidora, at 10:30 a.m. April 30 at Kids Discovery Museum. For ages 2 and up. Free wtih all-day admission. Info: www.kidimu.org.