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THIS MONTH
LOOKING AHEAD
MARCH 2010
Thursday, March 4
2 PM
Make a Kite
Prepare for the blustery winds of March by making a simple kite and hearing a kite story. For ages 7 and up. Bainbridge Public Library.
Saturday, March 6
Bainbridge Island Home & Garden Show
Interactive trade show focusing on sustainable living concepts for home building and design, remodeling, landscaping, and gardening. Sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce.
Sunday, March 7
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
10th Annual Student Art Contest
BI student & residents K to 12 can enter up to three pieces. There is a $5 entry fee per piece. Everything takes place at the Pavilion on one day. Register: 9:30 to 11:30 am. Open Exhibit: Noon to 5 pm. Award Ceremony: 5 pm. There are cash prizes for all 7 age divisions, plus a “Best of Show,” and every entrant gets a ribbon. Download more details and color flyer: go to www.artshum.org and click on “Awards & Opportunities.”
Saturday, March 6
7 pm
Andromeda: When Galaxies Collide
Planetarium Show and Star Party. The Andromeda Galaxy is heading right for us at 250,000 mph. Learn how to find it, what’s in it, and what will happen when it arrives. If the sky is clear, astronomers will be on hand with telescopes. Ritchie Observatory.
Sunday, March 7
Bainbridge Island Eco Tour
Featuring green and sustainable homes, buildings, and winter
gardens. Sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday, March 16
7 - 8:30 PM
Field's End Writers' Roundtable
Author Anthony Flacco
will discuss the topic "From the Screen in Your Mind to the Page in Your Hands" at
the monthly Writers' Roundtable.. Free and open to writers of all levels and interests.
Flacco has written true crime, historical fiction, and a writers' guide to publishing
nonfiction. He has also worked as a screenwriter for Touchstone Pictures and a documentary
writer for the Discovery Channel. Details: FieldsEnd.org
Friday, March 19
10 AM - Noon
Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society
Lesa Barnes of the Jefferson County Genealogical Society will speak about "Working with the 1790-1930 Federal Census". Location: Bainbridge Public Library Meeting Room. Suggested donation for non-members: $5. For more information: bigenealogy.org
5 - 7:30 PM
Community Fish Fry's
The entire community is invited for a Fish Dinner. Good food for all, games for the
children.
The menu includes:
- Oven Baked Cod*
- French Fries or Baked Potato
- Cole
Slaw
-Bread
-Coffee, Tea or Juice
* or Macaroni & Cheese
Dessert by donation
Adults $10, 12&Under $6, Family $35.
Details: saintceciliaschool.org
Saturday, March 20
10 AM - NOON
Park Restoration Work Party: Gideon Park
Bainbridge Parks sponsors monthly Weed / Restoration Work Events at parks across the Island. These events, rain or shine 10 to noon every 3rd Saturday, benefit our parks but also help build community and stewardship. All are invited to attend. Work for 2010 is primarily removal of non native plants but in the last months there will be replanting of native species. Parks provides tools and guidance. Participants should have sturdy shoes, gloves, and their favorite tool. Share your time and contribute to our Island parks!
Saturday & Sunday, March 20 & 21
11 AM - 4 PM
Tour of Architects
Two days, two unique tours. View stunning examples of architecture, including historic renovations, green technology, budget remodels and new construction. On Sunday, you will view a lodge overlooking historic petroglyphs, an adaptive reuse example of an old store - converted into a stunning artist studio, a home designed for Platinum LEED designation, his and hers artist studios, a timberframe construction, a modern construction with green and sustainable design - incorporating historic site references, and more. Architects will be on hand at each location to answer questions and talk about your upcoming projects. Additionally, speakers will be available at the "hub" location, with topics ranging from adaptive reuse, green remodeling and more. Full schedule of events: tourofarchitects.com. Suggested donation, $15, or $20 for both days (pay-what-you-can) . Donations benefit Housing Resources Board, Bainbridge Performing Arts and Helpline House.
APRIL 2010
Registration Now Open...
5th Annual Field's End Writers' Conference
Register now for the 5th Annual Field's
End Writers' Conference to be held Saturday, April 17 at Kiana Lodge, on the shores
of Agate Passage, just north of Bainbridge Island. Register at Fieldsend.org
Sunday, April 18
12th Annual Celluloid Bainbridge Film Festival
A free, all-day screening of films with a Bainbridge connection. Entries are either filmed on Bainbridge Island or feature a past or present Bainbridge Islander in the cast or crew. Location: Historic Lynwood Theatre. Presented by the Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council. For details, visit www.artshum.org or contact BIAHC at 842-7901.
Tuesday, April 20
7 - 9 PM
Non Profit Strategic Planning Workshop
This Health, Housing & Human Services sponsored workshop is open to board members and executive directors of Island non profits. This workshop will provide an overview of the strategic planning process; introduce tools to use; and identify measurable outcomes to monitor your progress. Participants will leave with an understanding of the value of planning, a good sense of how to design an appropriate process for your organization, and the resources to support your work. Pre-registration required. Fee: $5.
Saturday, April 17
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
5th Annual Field's End Writers' Conference
Enjoy
a day of camaraderie, inspiration, and learning about the art and craft of writing.
Keynote speaker is environmental journalist Bruce Barcott. Award-winning poet and
performance artist Dr. Gloria Burgess is opening speaker. Attendees will have many
choices of workshops to choose from throughout the day. Workshops include "A Dozen
Steps to Find a Literary Agent or Publisher" led by Alice B. Acheson. Pre-registration:Fieldsend.org
Saturday, April 17
10 AM - NOON
Park Restoration Work Party:
Ted Olson Nature Preserve
Bainbridge Parks sponsors monthly Weed / Restoration Work Events at parks across the Island. These events, rain or shine 10 to noon every 3rd Saturday, benefit our parks but also help build community and stewardship. All are invited to attend. Work for 2010 is primarily removal of non native plants but in the last months there will be replanting of native species. Parks provides tools and guidance. Participants should have sturdy shoes, gloves, and their favorite tool. Share your time and contribute to our Island parks!
Sunday, March 28
1 - 3:30 PM
Growing a Landscape for our Native Butterflies, Bees & Birds
Naturalist, botanist and ecologist, Stewart Wechsler, will discuss what we can do to slow the decline and turn the tide to protect and restore some of this natural heritage. Participants will discuss and learn about native plants most useful to butterflies, bees and birds and their ideal growing requirements. Classroom and field instruction. Location: Hyla Middle School. Non-BILT members $25. Link www.bi-landtrust.org
Friday, April 2
9 - 10:30 PM
Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt
Teens ages 13-19 are invited to hunt candy and prize eggs after dark in this annual
event sponsored by the Park District and the Bainbridge Island Teen Center non-profit
organization! Bring a container and a good flashlight (a cell phone screen will not
work
as well). The teen center will remain open after the hunt until midnight.
Saturday, April 3
10 - 11:30 AM
Children's 2010 Egg Scramble
This annual Bainbridge Parks event opens at 10:00 for 4-H petting zoo and photo ops with the big Bunny. The hunt for candy and prize eggs begins promptly at 11:00, with separate hunting grounds and appropriate treats for various age groups:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12. This event is held rain or shine at Waterfront Park.
Satruday, April 10
9 AM - 1 PM
BI Farmers’ Market: Opening Day
Opening Day Ceremonial Goat Cheese Toss: 9am (S/he who snags the cheese wins a market basket and a slew of coupons for market goods!). Horse and wagon rides: 9-1. Drawings for market goods: 9-1. Amazing minihorse & dog trix show: noon. Live music: Chele's Kitchen, 9-1
Locally grown and produced foods, eggs, flowers, garden plants and seedlings, gallery-quality artglass, jewelry, woodcraft, metalwork, wearables, wallart and craft, on-site foods, friendly folks. Town Square is the place to be on a Saturday morning -- it's where our community grows!
MAY 2010
Saturday, May 1
9 AM - 2:30 PM
Senior Center Garden Makeover & Ice Cream Social
Lend a hand re-planting and rennovating the garden beds surrounding the Senior Center! Join volunteers from Island human service agencies at the Ice Cream Social at 2 pm. Please wear gloves and bring hand tools. We'll be in the garden rain or shine. Tasks available for every age and ability.
Monday, May 10
7 - 9 PM
A Good Yarn
Come join the library knitting group! All levels and abilities welcome. Bring the portable knitting, crochet or needlework project you're working on at the moment. We look at new knitting books and discuss what we've been reading, too. Meets the second Monday of each month.
Wednesday, March 24
7:30 PM
Live in Concert: Rachel Harrington & Rita Hosking
Both of
these native West Coast, country-folk singer-songwriters feel a strong connection
to place and to creating music that, at least in part, captures some of the stories
and heritage of their home. In concert at Island Music Center. Tickets $15, available
at the door or at brownpapertickets.com. For more information on Rachel Harrington
and Rita Hosking, please visit www.rachelharrington.net and www.ritahosking.com.
