The Week Ahead
April 17, 2023
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This week encompasses Earth Day so we are focusing on events that get you closer to Mother Earth! And to make you feel extra special you can start the week by enjoying chocolate at the same time as donating to the West Sound Wildlife Shelter. They are partnering with Downtown Chocolate Store, L’Atelier, where you can buy some decadent chocolate and know that 20% of your enjoyment will help the Shelter! On Wednesday (and this repeats each week) forget artificial fibers; become more sustainable by learning or improving your knitting skills at The Lamb & Kid, using their beautiful natural yarns. Whatever your skill level their classes will have something to get you started or learn something new. The finale is on Saturday, when Battle Point Park hosts Earth Day Expo. Volunteer or participate at a fun day of all things Green.
Featured Events:
West Sound Wildlife Shelter Chocolate Take-Over, April 17-18, 10am-6pm
The Lamb & Kid - Various Knitting Classes, April 19th
Earth Day Expo, April 22, 10am-2pm
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2023 Earth Expo at Battle Point Park
Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District is hosting an Earth Day Expo on Saturday, April 22 from 10am to 2pm at Battle Point Park. This is just one event in an all-out Earth Month extravaganza. Gather with the community for all things green! IslandWood and many other local sponsors are excited to be one of the participating organizations and can’t wait to see you there. Take part in any of the dozens of nature-focused activities. Plus, there will be local food vendors, live music, and even a live owl to meet! Admission is free and parking is available on site.
Cost, tickets and logistics:
Saturday, April 22, 10am-2pm
BattlePoint Park,11299 Arrow Point Dr NE, Bainbridge Island
Know before you go:
You can volunteer for this event or and others by clicking here.
For a complete list of island-wide events check out Sustainable Bainbridge's April calendar.
The goal of Celebrate Trees! Earth Month Bainbridge Island is to raise awareness of and encourage involvement in Arbor Day and Earth Day events and to inspire everyone to protect our trees, our environment, and our planet all month and throughout the year.
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West Sound Wildlife Center Chocolate Takeover
West Sound Wildlife Center’s Chocolate Shop Takeover in partnership with L'Atelier and ChocMo. Twenty percent of proceeds raised will be donated to West Sound Wildlife Shelter. Come visit Lisa Horn; check out L’Atelier TR in downtown Bainbridge Island; ooh and ahh over the chocolate waterfall, and buy some decadent chocolate to help support West Sound Wildlife Shelter. And if the chocolate isn't enough of a draw, during the noon hour, they will have a friend or two come visit from the shelter. Plus, for everyone who spends $25.00 or more on the take-over days, your name will be entered into a drawing for a WSWS Swag bag, which includes: a WSWS t-shirt, baseball hat, water bottle, and waterproof picnic blanket.
The West Sound Wildlife Shelter (WSWS) is a wildlife rehabilitation and education facility and serves as the primary rehabilitation center for Kitsap County, and other counties in the western Puget Sound region. They rehabilitate injured, sick and orphaned wildlife, giving them a second chance at life. They strive to follow best practices when it comes to care for their patients and animals.
In addition to their rehabilitation efforts, WSWS works with the greater western Puget Sound community on habitat and species conservation and education. They have partnerships with several local community groups and work with the cities of Bainbridge Island, Gig Harbor, Kingston, Port Gamble, and Poulsbo, to promote conservation, education, and awareness.
WSWS holds state and federal rehabilitation permits from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service allows them to rehabilitate migratory birds and small and medium mammals. The Shelter holds a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit to possess non-releasable raptors for educational programs. The permanent WSWS staff is comprised of the Executive Director, two full-time Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators, two seasonal Wildlife Rehabilitation Technicians, and one Volunteer Coordinator/Wildlife Rehabilitation Assistant. The entire Wildlife Care team includes the shelter staff, seasonal employees, seasonal interns, more than 70 wildlife care and support volunteers, and an in-house veterinarian.
Cost, tickets and logistics:
Monday & Tuesday, April 17 & 18, 10am-6pm
380 Winslow Way East, Suite 102, Bainbridge Island
20% of proceeds to West Sound Wildlife Center
Know before you go:
You can make a direct donation through their website by clicking on the orange “Donate Today” button at the top of the page. Or you can mail your donation to the following address. In addition you can participate in their programs to raise money and awareness by following their Facebook Page.
West Sound Wildlife Shelter
7501 NE Dolphin Drive
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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The Lamb & Kid Learn to Knit
The Lamb & Kid offer various knitting classes for adults on Wednesday afternoons. Choose a signup class or a drop in depending on your skill level. Options include Beginner’s Knit Class from 12-2pm, Teacher at the Table from 2-4 pm & Knit Night from 4-7 pm (Note they do also have classes for kids on Thursday afternoons). Learn or improve your skills while meeting new friends.
Cost, tickets and logistics:
Wednesday, April 19, Various Times
The Lamb & Kid, 740 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island
Click Here for more details. Some classes are drop in/others require signup.
Jazz For Kids draws a parallel between the bandstand and the community to promote important social values such as cultural diversity, civic responsibility, cooperation and teamwork. This fun-filled and informative program explores the role of each individual and instrument in the jazz ensemble and how they must all work together in harmony to achieve a common goal
ALL-STAR BAND
Kate Olson, saxophones
Susan Pascal, vibraphone
Phil Sparks, bass
D’Vonne Lewis, drums
Dmitri Matheny, flugelhorn
Directed by flugelhornist & composer, Dmitri Matheny (“one of the most emotionally expressive improvisers of his generation”—International Review of Music), the DMG has developed an engaging repertoire and a strong international following. The group's signature sound pleases both crowds and critics, balancing fresh, original works with familiar jazz classics, hard bop, west coast cool and selections from the DMG's 12 critically-acclaimed CDs.
Know before you go:
The Lamb & Kid seeks to be a space of whimsy, creativity, and community. Their classes offer a constantly changing choice of knitting options. They offer unique colorways, knitting accessories, and charming trinkets. Shop their collection of Lamb & Kid (and friends) items! If you haven't been to their physical location, this is the place to get your printed shirts, project bags, totes, and other goods. Some favorite patterns are available as complete kits from The Lamb & Kid! They hold Dyed To Order events! Head over to this page at the pre designated date and time and shop their Dyed-to-Order selection! They offer feature colors of all different sorts— new creations and highly requested classic colors. They recommend getting there on time to ensure you get all the colors and bases you want. Dyed-to-Order events are commonly held on Sundays at 5 pm PST/ 8 pm EST, but sometimes they have a spontaneous mid-week event. They try to host these events multiple times a month. Follow them on Instagram and subscribe to their newsletter! 4-7 days before a scheduled Dyed-to-Order event, they announce bases and colors. See their Hand Dyed Color Catalog Here!
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Looking Ahead:
Plan and get your Tickets before they sell out!
April 21-30: Pride & Prejudice
May 5/12/19: Isolation: The Nature of Modern Motherhood
May 6: Reposado at The Manor House
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