Saturday 19

Toe Jam: Time for the toughest half marathon around, the annual Toe Jam Hill Run, to be held April 19 with proceeds benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge. 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.

Boating Course: The 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. A $35 registration fee covers book, CD, materials and exam. Pre-regiser with Grant Winther: 842-5862.

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/background reading: www.artshum.org.

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. Info: lenbeil3@msn.com.

Earth Day Parade: Everyone participates in this non-motorized 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 the T&C Earth Day Fair. Contact: Kat, 842-0223.

Earth Day Fair: The ninth annual Community Earth Day Fair runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 19 at Town & Country Market. 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. Experiments will involve worms, mold, yeast, leaves, flowers, pizza box solar ovens, cool sundials and more. Info: www.eagleharborbooks.com.

KiDiMu Anniversary: Celebrate Kids Discovery 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: 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.

Gary Groves: Arts Studio/Gallery presents “A Look Back,” a retrospective of 30 years of drawings, etchings, photographs and woodcuts by island artist Gary Groves. The show runs through May 25, with a preview from 5-8 p.m. April 18 and an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. April 19 at the studio, 7869 Fletcher Bay Rd. Information: 842-1294.

UNCUS: Bainbridge favorite UNCUS will play a free show at 7 p.m. April 19 at the Bainbridge Grange, followed by an open mic and drum circle. Info: readslichter@hotmail.com.

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

Contra Dance: Laura Me Smith and band Country Capers will play an Earth Day show 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. Info: 842-7904.

Island Theatre: Island Theatre presents a reading of Christopher Fry’s “The Lady’s Not For Burning” at 7:30 p.m. April 19 and 20 at the Bainbridge Public Library. 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. 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: 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.

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. 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.

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

Passover Seder: A community Passover Seder will be held at 5 p.m. April 20 at Congregation Kol Shalom, 9010 Miller Road. We’ll have a potluck dinner (last name A-H bring salad, I-P bring main dish, Q-Z bring dessert); matzoh and sweet wine provided; bring your own seder plate. RSVP: admin@kolshalom.net or 842-9010.

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. Info: www.pegasuscoffeehouse.com.

Monday 21

Dock Work: The Waterfront Park boat ramp and access road will be closed for repairs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 21 Portions of the dock may also be closed for brief periods between through May 25. Information: Public Works Operations and Maintenance, 842-1212 or www.ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us.

Tuesday 22

Book Sale: Friends of the Library will host a book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bainbridge Public Library. Proceeds benefit the library. Info: 842-4162.

OSC: The Bainbridge Island Open Space Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. April 22 in the Council Chamber Conference Room, City Hall. Agenda includes report on the Open Space survey; land use code revision – OSC role and involvement; 2008 work plan; final report update; and discussion of OSC meeting times. Information: openspace@ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us.

Wednesday 23

City Admin Meet/Greet: Meet new City Administrator Mark Dombroski at a reception to be held from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, City Hall. Info: Executive Department, 842-2545.

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.” Discussion starts at 7 p.m. April 23 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Information: 842-4162.

Scientists In Our Midst: At the next Scientists in Our Midst talk, Plant pathologist Olaf Ribiero will present, “How do trees and plants survive? The dynamic interactions between microbes, soil and roots,” at 7:30 p.m. April 23 at the Woodward Middle School Commons. Info: 855-8266 or 780-6553.

Thursday 24

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.

Grief Support: A new Grief and Loss Support Group, sponsored by Interfaith Volunteer, will meet from 5-6:30 p.m. and every Thursday at St. Barnabas Church. For anyone expeirencing any kind of loss. Contact: ivc@bainbridge.net or Karen, 842-4441.

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.

Plan Comm: The Bainbridge Island Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. April 24 at City Hall. Agenda includes Winslow Tomorrow Amendments to Core District Development Regulations and Inclusionary Housing. Info: 842-2552.

Friday 25

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.

Coming Up

Car Wash: Bainbridge Boys Lacrosse will hold a car wash fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26 at the Chevron gas station. Get your car washed by the 2007 state champs! Info: 842-8440.

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 a restored barn on Windsong Loop. 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.

Young Singers: Under the direction of Kathleen Bullivant, the Young Singers program of Bainbridge Chorale will perform their spring concert, “Hear the Music,” at 3 p.m. April 27 at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church.The concert will feature some jazzy songs, spirituals, and folk songs, with the audience participating in a human rainstorm.

Simple Measures: You don’t have to take a ferry to get a great chamber music experience; Simple Measures brings world class musicians to the neighborhood. At 3 p.m. April 27, this Seattle-based chamber music series will come to IslandWood to present a concert titled “Lovely as a Tree.” This poetry-inspired program will feature KUOW personality Dave Beck and actor/singer Ellen McLain as well as prominent area musicians. Info: www.islandwood.org.

Taize: Join us for a soothing contemplative evening service in a quiet, candlelit church for a 30-minute ecumenical Christian gathering following the worldwide Taize practice of meditation and prayerful chanting led by a cantor and a musician. Gather at 8 p.m. April 27 at St. Barnabas Church, 1187 Wyatt Way. Info: 842-5601.

Mama Llamas: Join us for conversation and support as we explore the many faces of sibling rivalry. Mama Llama’s Parent Support Network will meet from 7-9 p.m. April 29 at the Historic Wyatt House. Info: 855-9364.

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.

First Sundays Concert: First Sundays at the Commons presents classical pianist Regina Yeh at 4 p.m. May 4 at the Bainbridge Commons, 402 Brien Drive. dmission is at the door (no advanced ticket sales) $20/$15/$10 students. Info: www.firstsundaysconcerts.org

Adam Bede: Cherry Fair Productions, the island’s newest theater company, announces auditions for George Eliot’s Adam Bede, to be performed this August at Bountiful Farm on Bainbridge. Auditions will be held May 9-10 at Seattle Center, 4th floor, Studio E. Plese prepare a classical monologue under two minutes and length and bring a current headshot and resume. Info/character breakdown: www.cherryfairproductions.com. Audition scheduling: kathryn@cherryfairproductions.com or call (360) 440-3445.