Experience a week filled with cultural exploration and vibrant celebrations on beautiful Bainbridge Island! Join us for Pride Night at Winslow, Scratch Foam Print Making with Provisional Press, and Django's Birthday with Ranger and the ‘Re-Arrangers.’ From embracing diversity to unleashing your creativity and enjoying live jazz performances, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Featured Events:

Pride Night at Winslow, Feb 1

Scratch Foam Print Making with Provisional Press, Feb 3

Django's Birthday with Ranger and the ‘Re-Arrangers’, Feb 4

Dive into winter magic on Bainbridge Island! Explore nature's wonders at IslandWood’s Winter Skills of A Naturalist: Winter Botany Review, have a blast at Eleven Winery’s Game Night, and swap books with both new and old friends at Sip & Swap.

Featured Events:

Winter Skills of a Naturalist, Winter Botany Review, Jan 25

Game Night, Jan 26

Sip & Swap, Jan 27

Join the laughter at "An Evening of Comedy with Dan Rosenberg & Friends," perfect your salsa moves with "Salsa Dance Lessons" at Eleven Winery, and gain insights into Medicare at the "Welcome to Medicare" session. From comedy to dance and health, this week’s events on Bainbridge Island has something for everyone!

Featured Events:

Welcome to Medicare, Jan 18

Salsa Dance Lessons, Jan 18

An Evening of Comedy with Dan Rosenberg & Friends, Jan 20

As we dive into the diverse cultural scene of Bainbridge Island, an exciting week unfolds, featuring three events that highlight the island's strong dedication to diversity, art, and community service. Pride Night at Eleven Winery on January 11, an exuberant celebration embracing love and inclusivity in collaboration with the vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Immerse yourself in the narratives woven by contemporary Black artists at the Black & Boujee Exhibition Opening Party on January 13. Give back to the community at Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on January 15 at Blakely Harbor Park.

Featured Events:

Pride Night at Winslow, Jan 11

Black & Boujee Exhibition Opening Party, Jan 13

Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service, Jan 15

Welcome to 2024! Embrace the New Year's spirit on Bainbridge Island with a blend of serene nature, lively tunes, and creative expressions. In the middle of a busy week, find solace and connection in the island's natural beauty at Bloedel Reserve’s Welcome Wednesday, kick off the weekend with delightful melodies by The Pontunes at Pleasant Beach Village, then unleash your creativity at The Crafting New Worlds with Found Images workshop at the Bainbridge Public Library.

Featured Events:

Welcome Wednesday, January 3

Free Friday Concert, January 5

Crafting New Worlds With Found Images, January 6

Boy, fall has been beautiful so far. I’ve heard that we are in for the big turn soon so of course I am thinking about snuggling in with a fire and pulling up a good book. I like many families have found September to fly by with the a frenetic energy and am looking forward to getting into the swing of the fall schedule.

Here are a few things that are occupying me these days— all of which are fantastic for a cozy night by the fire.

May so far has been full of evolution in my orbit. Kids are changing, career is evolving and growth abounds.

All of these recommendations this month found me by the bountiful people in my world. I am inspired daily by the greatness around me and am deeply grateful for the many teachers in my life. GAH - I am a lucky duck.

We have flowers, people! Birds are chirping, the sun is out longer… and it’s still pouring buckets. Well we can’t have it all right? That said, my feelings of optimism grow stronger day by day.

This month, we’re talking about The Maritime Northwest Garden Guide by Tilth Alliance, how to let your kids roam social media safely, and Glen Weldon, NPR.

March is home to two of my favorite holidays— St. Patrick’s Day and the Oscars.

When the kids were younger they would routinely ask if all families have their now holidays— so St. “Fitz” Patricks day was always a thing for us. As a child with a maiden name of Kelly, my family was also all in. We ate green eggs, green pancakes, green mashed potatoes (less appealing as an adult) and celebrated when the leprechaun would slip through our traps and leave rainbow candy in the form of skittles. I am overjoyed that this is now a tradition celebrated in schools.

This time of the year is often a little slower for me— for all of us in real estate. It’s the time to strengthen systems, catch up with people and breathe.

I am stretching myself with a violin recital— and the suggestion of a book: The inner Game of Tennis, A recommendation to take yourself on a vacation and my new hummus recipe that I can’t take credit for but will happily take all the compliments at book club.

It’s the time for New Years Resolutions, mantras and turning over a new leaf. I am going to be sticking with the same old plan but working smarter at how I approach my time. I am loving this month two books about time and equity (and ultimately clarity in roles and delegation.) Fair Play and Free Time.. . An interesting article on parenting and real estate and finally the good and great Mary Oliver is back.

Holiday Edition! I am happy to share a couple things to delight you this month as you cozy up next to the fire.

Here is a round up of some items I found utterly delightful this month.

1. Gallup Emotions Poll: Some records were meant to be broken…but not this one. Gallup released their 2022 Global Emotions Report this summer. Based on tens of thousands of interviews conducted in 122 countries, negative emotions have hit a new high across the globe. Data shows that the aggregate of stress, sadness, anger, worry, and physical pain people feel every day is higher than ever before in the history of Gallup’s tracking.

2. The Midnight Club SOUNDTRACK. So, I'll admit, I haven't actually watched this series, but I DID read Christopher Pike in the 90's and I DEFINITELY have core high school memories set to this soundtrack.

3. Proud Minnesotan over here.... but Lizzo!

Here are my top 3 favorite things this September!

The 12 Hour Walk

30 Walks on Bainbridge Island

Atlas of the Heart