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BAINBRIDGE YOUTH ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT
May 18, 2025 at 3 p.m. at the BHS Theater. Free. Join us for an hour of beautiful orchestral music performed by the ensembles of the Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra!  Featuring works by Tchaikovsky, Holst, Bernstein and more, and with a solo performance by senior Milo Kemsley. Info: Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ROWING PRESENTS BINGO AT THE BOATHOUSE
May 21, 2025 from 6-8 p.m., 281 Brien Dr. Southeast. Join us for Bingo at the Boathouse, a lively evening of games, cash prizes, and community fun. This event is open to all ages, but bingo game purchasers must be 18 or older. At least one member of your party needs to purchase a Bingo Pack for entry. We'll have beer, wine, snacks, and drinks available for sale at the event. Participants are welcome to bring outside food, but no outside alcohol is permitted. Your ticket includes entry into seven exciting rounds of bingo, with the chance to win big. Additional game cards and daubers will be available for purchase. Raffle tickets will be on sale at the event. For prices and more information visit the BIR website.

STUDENT CONSERVATION CORPS IS HIRING
Student Conservation Corps (SCoCo) is a paid Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District employment opportunity enhanced with conservation education for local High School age students. SCoCo brings the energy and passion of youth to local environmental work through three program components:

-A series of spring interview work parties
-Three paid summer sessions
-Fall volunteer restoration work parties

The employment SCoCo provides to youth in our community develops a new generation of environmental stewards while making progress in the battle against noxious weeds in Bainbridge Island parks. SCoCo members work to control invasive plant species in our island’s parks and protected open spaces, achieving goals outlined in the Park District’s Invasive Plant Management Plan. During the three summer sessions, local educational speakers provide conservation education and career advice to SCoCo members during their lunch hour. For more information, please get in touch with Program Manager, Sierra Kross, at sierrak@biparks.org.

PICKLE PALOOZA
Sunday, June 1 from 1-5 p.m. at the Founders Courts at Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Dr NE. There is a nominal registration fee. Pickleball event for high school and middle school students, sponsored by Bainbridge Island Pickleball and Bainbridge Parks and Rec. There will be both tournament play and round-robins for all levels of play. Spots are limited; Registration opens April 5.

MOONLIGHT MARKET
June 6, August 1 and Sept. 5 from 5-9 p.m. at 280 Madison Ave. N An open air night market featuring art, curated vintage, music and good trucks. For more info, visit moonlight-market.com

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
Join us on June 10th from 5 -6 p.m. in the Ordway Gym for our Parent Info Night, where you can ask questions about our upcoming move into the schools, how to register for summer camp & after-school care, and meet some of our staff. We look forward to seeing you!

PUGET SOUND CLEAN AIR AGENCY ART CONTEST
Now through June 25, 2025. Share your passion for art and the environment!  Enter the Creative Climate Action art contest for a chance to have your artwork featured in the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency’s Comprehensive Climate Action Plan. Help us combine art and science to foster greater understanding and engagement for climate in the Puget Sound region.  Choose any art form to create original artwork in one of three climate action categories. Winners in each category will receive $50. Learn more and enter here.

BYS JULY 4^th FUN RUN
July 4 at 9 a.m. Races begin at the Island Fitness parking lot, 190 Madison Ave. N. $15/kids dash, $35/for 1-mile race or 5K. This 46-year-old island tradition includes the 5k, 1 mile, and Kids Dash for kids age 7 and under. We will have chip timing for the 5k and 1 mile races, and yes, the iconic BYS t-shirt, which has been selected by the community this year. All proceeds benefit BYS and our mission to support the mental health of youth and their families. Learn more information here. 

ROTARY AUCTION & RUMMAGE SALE
Saturday, July 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woodward Middle School, 9125 Sportsman Club Road. The Rotary Auction & Rummage Sale is an annual fundraising event organized and run by the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island and over 2,000 community volunteers. Auction & sale information here. 

KITSAP STRONG FUTURE FOCUSED ACADEMY
Free summer program for students entering 6th grade in fall 2025 - Register now for the Future Focused Summer Academy! Students who are entering sixth grade in fall 2025 will participate in this two-week program to learn self-regulation skills, mindfulness, goal setting, and hope as they explore interests, strengths, and career and future pathways. Coordinated by Kitsap Strong, held at the Olympic College campus in Bremerton. Two sessions available: July 14-24 and August 4-14. Register here. Contact: promise.partner@kitsapstrong.org.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND MUSEUM OF ART SUMMER ART CLASSES
Calling all middle school and high school students who love comics and graphic novels! BIMA is hosting two week-long summer art intensives: GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR TEENS (July 21–25), for ages 14–17, and COMICS: WORDS & PICTURE (August 4–8), for ages 11–13. The cost is $425 for non-members and $382.50 for members. Classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. More information and registration links are available here. 

GUIDED GARDEN WALKS WITH KIDIMU & BLOEDEL RESERVE
Join KiDiMu for guided garden walks at Bloedel Reserve each month! Meet in the North Parking Lot at the Reserve at 2:50 PM; walks begin at 3 PM and last for 1 hour. Walks with occur each month through October. Cost is $15 for up to 4 people. For a complete schedule and additional information, please visit Boedel’s website. 

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