This week is full of thrilling events with the chance to expand your artistic skills, deepen your knowledge, and discuss poetry. The Senior Center has teamed up with BIMA for an opportunity to dive into the art of papermaking. Bainbridge Yoga House has lined up a discussion group for lovers of poetry and reading. Last but not least, Islandwood has planned a three course meal accompanied by teaching you about sustainable food sources.

Featured Events:

🎨 Art in Action @ BISCC

📚 Being Together: Reading and Discussion Group

🍲 Dine & Discover — An Islandwood Dinner Series

The weather’s heating up which can only mean one thing…backyard BBQ time! With all the fun and excitement, it’s easy to skip steps in the setup or cooking process. This can lead to improperly cooked up or shortening the lifespan of your grill. Avoid these 5 common BBQ mistakes to serve up the juiciest and safest grilled delights.

This is going to be a fun week! Support our wonderful Island by attending one or more of these events, starting with Dine and Discover at IslandWood on Thursday evening. The evening begins with a Docent-led Hike around the Trails, followed by a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Jim White, which is accompanied by beer and wine. Indulge your passion for art and adventure at two amazing events in support of Bainbridge Island Museum of Art - BIMA Bash! Silent and Live Auctions on Friday and Saturday Nights; pick your preferred event or night or attend both. On Saturday afternoon, get creative and have fun dressing up your dog(s). All proceeds from the admission and raffle support Bainbridge Boys & Girls Club.

Featured Events:

• Dine and Discover at IslandWood - Thursday, June 8

• BIMA Bash Auction - Friday & Saturday, June 9-10

• Dogs UnLeashed - A Dog Fashion Show - Saturday, June 9

There is something for everyone this week. On Wednesday 24th book a date night with Dinner & A Duo at Heyday Farm - a great 3-course dinner accompanied by an intimate unplugged mini-concert with Ben Doerr and Lydia Ramsey of St. Paul de Vence. Get the kids prepared for Friday’s Bike to School Day on the 26th - make sure those bikes tires, gears and brakes are checked! And if you feel up to it, Squeaky Wheels are still looking for volunteer Bike Train chaperones! Summer must really now be here because The Pool at Pleasant Beach opens on Saturday. As well as the pool there is a fitness center, full bar and more - if you are not already a member get signed up now!

Featured Events:

• Dinner and a Duo - Wednesday, May 24

• Bike to School Day - Friday, May 26

• The Pool at Pleasant Beach Opens for Summer - Saturday, May 27

So many more new events are starting to pop up on the Island - which are good indications we are into Spring and beginning to get ready for Summer! Learn how to confidently identify wild spring plants that are edible and medicinal at IslandWood, feast on delicious grubs and a glass of wine with Southern BBQ at Eleven Winery, or enjoy a handpicked flight + a 4-course meal farmhouse style in Heyday Farm’s festive barn.

Featured Events:

Spring Skills of a Naturalist April 13, 9.30am-11.30am

Double D’s BBQ & Smokery Food Truck at Eleven Winery, April 15, 12pm-5pm

Frichette Winery Winemaker Dinner, April 15, 6pm-9pm

Spring is coming, the clocks have sprung forward giving us lighter evenings and it’s time to embrace this new season on Bainbridge Island. Start by discovering the natural beauty that is Bainbridge Island by signing up for one of Bainbridge Gardens’ Spring Events or Classes. Bainbridge Gardens is a family-owned garden center located on a historic site and their events encourage you to learn how to become more self-sufficient in growing your own vegetables and maintaining a healthy garden. IslandWood is excited to launch their 2023 quarterly Dinner Series, starting with their March Dinner. To fill one of those Spring rainy days, book to see Bainbridge Performing Arts’ latest production The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Featured Events:

Plant What You Eat at Bainbridge Gardens - Sunday, March 19

Dine & Discover Dinner at IslandWood - Saturday, March 18

Curious Incident of Dog in the Night Time - Various Days, March 16-26

Did you know Bainbridge Island boasts seven boutique wineries? This week’s events focus on Wine.

Featured Events:

Wine Down Wednesday at Fletcher Bay Winery - Wednesday, March 8

Taste Washington - Saturday & Sunday, March 11-12

COR Winemaker Dinner at Heyday Farm - Saturday, March 11