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A SUPPLEMENT TO THE BAINBRIDGE ISL AND RE VIEW

a completeguide toisland living

Bainbridge Island Almanac 2012 • 3

■ TABle of ConTenTs ■A supplement to the BAinBridge islAnd review

Bainbridge Island Almanac 2012 EditionPublisher: Chris Allen hochEditor: dennis AnstineWriters: Connie mears, Jessica hoch, richard d. oxley, wendy tweten, tom tynerPhotography: Brad Camp, willie wenzlau

Illustrations & Map: Bruce pritchardProduction: Bill Asher, Karen JohnsonAdvertising: marleen martinezCirculation: Bob greenAdministration: pam murray

Local, County, State & Federal Government �� 5

Ferry Schedule �� 7

Index of Community Services �� 8

Neighborhood & Services�� 17

Arts & Humanities �� 20

Island Recreation �� 29

One Year on the island �� 38

Schools & Support �� 58

Spirituality & Faith �� 62

Local Farming �� 72

Clubs & Services �� 76

Business & Commerce �� 82

Index of Advertisers��84-85

Tide Tables �� 86

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What’s in a name, you might ask?Tom Tyner offers his version of Toe Jam HIll

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A street where cars are verbotenMadrone Lane serves as island’s gathering spot

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Island history is alive at museumAward-winning exhbits are drawing attention

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Island kayaking can be addictive Some islanders say once around is never enough

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KiDiMu building offers a lesson LEED certification sets it apart from others

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Community pumps life into schools Foundation proves there is more than one way

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Food foraging can be fun, tasty, tooTry gathering your next meal on beach or a field

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Parks system keeps growing Hilltop and others added during the last year

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Bainbridge draws droves of wildlifeSome 41 species of mammals live here

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Local distillery prefers ‘right way’Hands-on approach creates craft products

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Cover Photos: Clockwise from top, Ranger Sciacca leads kayak groups from Back of Beyond as part of the outdoor programs for the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District (photo by Connie Mears). A woman takes a stroll through the Grand Forest on the summer sol-stice. A colorful crowd enjoys the Fourth of July activities.

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MUnICIPAlBainbridge Island City HallHours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Fri280 Madison Avenue • 780-8591www.bainbridgewa.gov

Interim City Manager, executive office842-2545 • [email protected]

Interim City Attorney: Will Patton780-8622 • [email protected]

Finance & Administrative Director: Ellen Schroer780-8668 • [email protected] Accounts Payable: 780-8615LID Assessments: 780-8610Utility Billing: 780-8603

City Clerk: Roz Lassoff780-8624 • [email protected]

City InformationGeneral Information: 780-8591Public Works Operations & Maintenance: [email protected] www.bainbridgewa.gov

City CouncilThe council meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. un-less otherwise noted. They alternate between business meetings and study sessions.842-2545 • [email protected]

Mayor: Debbi Lester: (Central Ward, Pos. No. 5)588-9588 • [email protected]

Anne Blair: (North Ward, Pos. No. 2)214-7907 • [email protected]

Sarah Blossom: (South Ward Pos. No. 6)715-9987 • [email protected]

Steve Bonkowski: (At Large, Pos. No. 1)842-4152 • [email protected]

Kirsten Hytopoulos: (South Ward Pos. No. 3)842-1596 • [email protected]

Bob Scales: (North Ward, Pos. No. 7)414-2003 • [email protected]

David Ward: (Central Ward, Pos. No. 4)842-9370 • [email protected]

City Department of Planning &Community Development780-3750 (main number)

Director: Katharine Cook780-3756 • [email protected]

Community Development Administra-tor: Chris Wierzbicki780-3715 • [email protected]

Bainbridge Municipal CourtJudge: Kathryn CarruthersRolling Bay Courthouse10255 NE Valley Road842-5641 • [email protected]

City Police DepartmentChief of Police: Jon Fehlman625 Winslow Way E.Emergencies Only: 911Business: [email protected]

City Public WorksDirector: Lance Newkirk842-2016 • [email protected] Operations & Maintenance:842-1212 • [email protected]

oTHeR loCAlPower Outage: Puget Sound Energy: (888) 225-5773

Water District Information: 842-2016

Street Light Outage: Puget Sound Energy: (888) 225-5773Potholes: 842-1212

Traffic Signal Outages: WSDOT: (360) 874-3050

Facility Rental: Commons: 842-1616; Waterfront Park: 842-1212

Bainbridge Island MetropolitanPark & Recreation DistrictDirector: Terry LandeStrawberry Hill Park7666 NE High School Road • P.O. Box 10010District Office: 842-2306Aquatics Center: 842-2302Teen Center: 780-9622 (after 3 p.m.)

Senior Center: 842-1616Park Board: Ken DeWitt, Kirk Robinson, Lee Cross , Tom Swolgaard, Jay Kinneywww.biparks.org

Bainbridge Fire DepartmentFire Chief: Hank TeranStation 21 (Main): 8895 Madison Ave.Station 22: 7934 Bucklin Hill RoadStation 23: 12985 Phelps RoadEmergencies only: 911Fire Commissioners: Scott Isenman, Paul Bang-Knudsen, Susan Cohen, Glen Tyrrell & Maureen HalliganBusiness Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: 842-7686www.bifd.org

Bainbridge Island School DistrictSuperintendent: Faith ChapelSchool Board: Patty Fielding (District 1); Mike Spence (District 2); John Tawresey (District 3); Tim Kinkead (District 4); Mary Curtis (District 5)8489 Madison Avenue842-4714 • www.bainbridge.wednet.edu

Local, County, State & Federal Government

GOVERNMENT: Continued on page 7

Dennis Anstine/Staff Photo

Chief Hank Teran at Station 21 headquarters.


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Rolling Bay Winery10334 Beach Crest

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Eleven Winery287 Winslow Way East

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Fletcher Bay Winery8765 Battle Point Dr NE

206 650-4753www.fletcherbaywinery.com

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Eagle Harbor Wine CompanyArtisan Winery

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Perennial Vintners 8840 Lovegren Rd

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Amelia Wynn Winery9974 Point View Drive

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Harbor Square Wine Shop& Tasting Room

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KITsAP CoUnTYKitsap County Offices(360) 337-5777 or 842-2061www.kitsapgov.com

County Assessor: Jim Avery (R)(360) 337-7160 • [email protected]

County Auditor: Walt Washington (D)(360) 337-7129 • [email protected]

County Clerk: Dave Peterson (D)(360) 337-7164 • [email protected]

County Commissioners: (360) 337-7146

Robert Gelder (D-Dist. 1 NK)[email protected]

Charlotte Garrido (D-Dist. 2 SK)[email protected]

Josh Brown (D-Dist. 3 CK)[email protected]

Kitsap County CourthouseHours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri614 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366District Court: (360) 337-7144Superior Court: (360) 337-7140

Kitsap County Health DistrictDirector: Scott Lindquist, M.D.Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon-FriMain office: 345 Sixth St., Suite 300Bremerton, WA 98337(360) 337-5235 • www.kitsapcountyhealth.com

Vital Statistics (birth & death certificates) Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Fri

Clinic Services: (360) 337-5235

Parent & Child Health: (360) 337-4821

sTATeDepartment of Licensingwww.dol.wa.gov

Driver LicensingPoulsbo: 19045 State Route 305 NE, Suite 140Hours: Tue, Wed & Fri: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Thur 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.(360) 779-5547

Vehicle & Vessel LicensingB.I. Chamber of Commerce395 Winslow Way E.Hours: Tues, Wed, Thur 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Lunch Closure: Tues-Fri 1-2 p.m.780-5306

Office of the GovernorGov. Christine Gregoire (D)P.O. Box 40002, Olympia, WA 98504-0002(360) 902-4111 • www.governor.wa.gov

State LegislatorsSen. Christine Rolfes (D)(360) 786-7644 • [email protected]

Rep. Sherry Appleton (D)(360) 786-7934 • [email protected]

Rep. Drew Hansen (D)(360) 786-7842 • [email protected]

Olympia Legislature Hotline(800) 562-6000 • [email protected]

feDeRAlPostal Service www.usps.com (800) 275-8777

Bainbridge Island (ZIP 98110)271 Winslow Way E.855-9571

Rolling Bay (ZIP 98061)10355 Valley Road842-3261

U.S. House of RepresentativesRep. Norm Dicks (D-Sixth District)Bremerton Office345 6th Street, Suite 500Bremerton, WA 98337(360) 479-4011800-947-6676 • www.house.gov/dicks

U.S. SenateSen. Patty Murray (D)(206) 553-5545 (Seattle)www.murray.senate.gov

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D)(206) 220-6400 (Seattle)www.cantwell.senate.gov

GOVERNMENT: Continued from page 5

Bainbridge Island to SeattleMonday through Friday Saturday and Sunday

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Bainbridge Island/Seattle Ferry ScheduleCrossing time: 35 minutes • Schedule updates: (800) 843-3779 or www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

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PUBlIC sAfeTYBainbridge Police: 842-5211 (non-emergency)

Bainbridge Fire Dept: 842-7686 (non-emergency)

U.S. Coast Guard: (206) 217-6000

DNR Forest Fire Reports: (800) 562-6010

Hazardous Substances info: (800) 633-7585

Kitsap County Sheriff: (360) 337-7101

Dept. of Health Beach Closures: (800) 562-5632 www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/sf/biotoxin.htm

MeDICAl CAReBainbridge Island Ambulance: 842-2676 (non-emergency)

Crisis Clinic of the Peninsula: (800) 843-4793

YWCA ALIVE Domestic Violence Hotline: 780-2931 or (800) 500-5513

Harrison Medical Center: (866) 844-9355

HIV-AIDS Hotline: (800) 272-2437

Hospice of Kitsap County: (360) 698-4611 • [email protected]

Kitsap County Health District: (360) 377-5235 • www.kitsapcountyhealth.com

Peninsula Community Health Services:(at Poulsbo Medical Clinic)(360) 478-2366 or (360) 779-1963www.pchsweb.org

Suicide Prevention & Veterans’ Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255

Virginia Mason-Winslow: 842-5632

Washington Poison Center: (800) 222-1222

TRAnsPoRTATIonBainbridge Island Taxi: 842-1021

Taxis & Tours: 842-7660

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Kitsap Transit: ACCESS & Dial-a-Ride:(800) 422-2877 • www.kitsaptran-sit.org

Kitsap Transit Bus Service, Carpool & Ride Share:(800) 501-7433 (RIDE) • www.kit-saptransit.org

Traffic Conditions Including ferries, Hood Canal Bridge & passes: 511

Washington State Ferries:Fares & Schedules: (888) 808-7977

seRVICes/UTIlITIesAT&T Customer Services:(800) 288-2747

Bainbridge Disposal: 842-4882

Comcast Cable TV Customer Service:(888) 266-2278

Post Offices:Bainbridge: 855-9571

Rolling Bay: 842-3261

Puget Sound Energy: (888) 225-5773

Centurylink Telecommunications:(800) 244-1111

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Call Before You Dig, Locating, Inc.:(800) 424-5555

AnIMAls/WIlDlIfeState Dept. of Fish & Wildlife: (360) 902-2200 • www.wdfw.wa.gov

Kitsap Humane Society & Animal Control: (360) 692-6977 www.kitsap-humane.org

West Sound Wildlife Shelter:855-9057 • www.westsoundwildlife.org

PAWS of Bainbridge Island/ North Kitsap:842-2451 or 888-558-PAWS Adoption Center780-0656 • www.pawsbainbridge.org

AGenCIes & oRGAnIZATIons

B.I. Aquatic Center: 842-2302 • www.biparks.org/parksandfacili-ties/ifaquaticscenter.html

B.I. Chamber of Commerce: 842-3700 • www.bainbridgechamber.com

B.I. Downtown Assoc: 842-2982 • www.bainbridgedowntown.org

B.I. Historical Museum: 842-2773 • www.bainbridgehistory.org

Bainbridge Island Public Library Branch of Kitsap Regional Library: 842-4162www.krl.org/index.php/bainbridge-island

Bainbridge Island MetropolitanPark & Recreation District: 842-2306 • www.biparks.org

Bainbridge Island Review: 842-6613 • www.bainbridgereview.com

Bainbridge Performing ArtsBox Office: 842-8569www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org

Bainbridge Youth Services: 842-9675 • www.bainbridgeyouthservices.org

Helpline House: 842-7621 • www.helplinehouse.org

Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center: 842-1616 • www.bicommunityconnections.org/seniorctr.shtml

Teen Center: 780-9622 • www.biparks.org/programsand-classes/teen_center.html

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everyone knows that Bain-bridge Island is a sophisticated and worldly city with an inter-national, jet-setty sort of flavor. Our fair island’s global and mul-ticultural influences are revealed through the names of our neigh-borhoods and streets, including new sweden, Finn hollow, tor-vanger, Bjune, New Brooklyn and venice.

however, in all fairness and in the interest of full disclosure, it should be noted that our venice neighborhood was named after California’s venice rather than the real venice, which i believe is still in italy and remains best known

for its most famous contribution to world culture – the venetian blind.

if a person were interested in learning a little more about the rich and colorful history of Bain-bridge Island, he or she might start by reading Katy Warner’s seminal “A History of Bainbridge island,” or Andrew price’s excel-lent “port Blakely – the Com-munity Captain renton Built.” A person looking to see a little his-tory of the island might also pay a visit to the Bainbridge Historical museum.

At least that’s what a person would do if he or she cared about such things as historical accuracy, facts and truth. persons

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with a lower threshold for what consti-tutes “accuracy,” a more fluid concept of the “truth,” and less of an obsession for “facts,” might just keep reading.

it is well known that one of the earliest white explorers to the pacific northwest was Capt. George Vancouver in 1792. In fact, it was Capt. Vancouver who gave the Puget Sound its name, naming the Sound after his shipmate Peter Puget. (Aren’t we all glad that Peter’s last name was not pimpleknocker or pisquonatonohoey.)

some years later, a u.s. navy expedi-tion under the command of lt. Charles wilkes further explored the inland waters of the Puget Sound and named many of the landmarks he found there. in lt. wilkes’ day, it was customary for explor-ers to name places they discovered af-ter their fellow crew members, patrons, sponsors or superiors – an honorable and quaint custom that has now largely been replaced by naming important American landmarks after donald trump.

Bainbridge Island itself was named after Commodore William Bainbridge, a naval captain in America’s first war with Tripoli in 1812. As I recall, we won that one too.

lt. wilkes conferred names on a num-ber of island landmarks, most of which remain with us today. Agate Pass was named after his expedition’s artist, Alfred Agate. Rich Passage was named after his botanist, william rich. Chuck’s Barber-shop was named after the ship’s barber. point white was named after early settler James white. And port madison, was, of course, named after u.s. president James madison and his wife, noted pastry chef dolly madison.

But the origin of all the island’s place names is not quite so clear.

For example, there remains to this day some question about whether Eagle Har-bor was so named because the harbor resembles an eagle, or whether it was

actually named after u.s. naval officer Henry Eagle.

The existence of nearby Wing Point and Bill Point give some support to the theory that the harbor was named after eagle the bird rather than Eagle the sailor, but historical photographs of Admiral Eagle do reveal an impressive beak, and therefore neither theory can be entirely ruled out.

Local historians agree that Battle Point was named after a famous battle between Chief Kitsap’s tribe and an off-island tribe from the north. But it’s unclear if the battle was fought over territory, revenge, naming rights for a new casino, or Chief Kitsap’s ultimately unsuccessful plan to light the ancient Battle Point lacrosse fields with tiki torches and bonfires.

It’s generally agreed that Winslow itself got its name from early settler Winslow hall. it’s less well-known that before winslow was winslow, it was known as

madrone in honor of the trees that once grew there before they were all cut down by loggers.

Interestingly, the Manzanita neighbor-hood was also named for the madrone tree, or would have been named for the madrone tree if the person selecting the name for the area had been able to cor-rectly tell the difference between a mad-rone tree and a manzanita shrub.

early islanders appear to have had a fixation about naming the island’s neigh-borhoods in geographic relationship to other neighborhoods. For example, we have south Beach, lynwood Center, port Blakely and west Blakely. we also have port madison, west port madison, and east port madison, which is better known as seattle.

The origins of some island place names are remarkably obscure. did you know that restoration point at the end of Coun-try Club road was named by Capt. van-

couver in honor of England’s Restoration day, the day in 1660 on which the stuart Dynasty reclaimed the English throne?

Or that Highway 305 was named after beloved island pioneer Phineas Highway, who was so beloved that he had already had 304 other highways named after him

at the time?

Many people assume that High School Road was so named because the high school was located there. But recently uncovered historical records indicate that the road was there before the high school was, and was actually named after homesteaders ebner school and Almira High, pioneering island scotch broom farmers from the late 1800s.

in fact, for years that particular road was known as School-High Road. When, entirely by coincidence, the high school was constructed on the street many year later, the City Council, after 16 months of meetings, focus groups, retreats, pub-lic workshops, executive sessions, back-room arm-twisting contests and two referendums, voted 2 to 1 with four ab-stentions in favor of renaming the street “High School Road” in the hope that most students would be able to find their way to class daily without a map.


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did you also know that wyatt way was originally named “What Way” in tribute to the classic Abbott and Costello “who’s On First” comedy routine? Until its name was officially changed to Wyatt Way, the following hilarious exchange would occur each time an off-islander lost in winslow asked directions to the south end.

Visitor: “Can you tell me how to get from here to Lynwood Center?”

Local: “Sure. You go west on What way.”

Visitor: “What way?”

Local: “Yes, that’s right.”

Visitor: “What’s right?”

local: “Yes.”

Visitor: “Yes, what?”

local: “that’s correct.”

Visitor: “What’s correct?”

local: “Yes, what is the correct road.”

Visitor: “That’s what I’m asking you, what is the correct road?”

local: “that’s correct, what is the cor-rect road. Only you go left, not right”

Visitor: “You go left on what?

Local: “That’s right. You go left on

what.”

visitor: “i don’t know what, that’s what I’m asking you.”

As entertaining as these exchanges were for locals, many visitors simply gave up try-ing to get to the middle and south parts of the island, which explains the diminished social skills and aversion to strangers that characterizes so many south enders and lynwood Center residents.

The origins of some island place names are easy to figure out. Toe Jam Hill Road is so named because it is on such a steep hill that early settlers walking down it


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would almost always jam their toes into the tips of their carved Douglas fir wood-en shoes worn by most early homestead-ers before Birkenstocks, Crocs and teva’s became more widely available.

The Creosote neighborhood took its name from the old creosote plant located there, which would sort of be the equiva-lent today of naming a neighborhood after its most notorious serial killer.

on the other hand, what is today known as Yeomalt was previously known as Dead Man’s Bar, a good example of a community trading up in the place name game.

pleasant Beach was so named because it was, in fact, a pleasant beach, home to a nice hotel, saloons, and picnic grounds with a pavilion where prizefights and baseball games were held. To this day, pleasant Beach remains pleasant and beachy, but is sadly lacking in either prize-fights or saloons.

other historically descriptive names of island streets include holly Farm lane, Coyote Farm lane, Cherry orchard lane, Walden Lane and Laughing Salmon Lane, all of which goes to show that if you are willing to call your street a lane, the city will let you name it anything you want.

the island’s colorful history lives on in the names of many of its streets and neighborhoods, and that’s a good thing. Where actual local knowledge about the origins of a name have been lost to the dim mist of antiquity, it’s nice to know you can count on somebody to pull a little history out of their ear to fill in the gap. See you on Main Street.

Tom Tyner is an attorney for the Trust for Public Land. He is author of

“Skeletons From Our Closet,” a collection of writings on the

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Association of BainbridgeCommunities (ABC)ABC was founded 30 years ago by residents concerned about the island’s water supply. The association represents more than a dozen neighborhoods.842-5313 • [email protected]

Bainbridge IslandConcerned CitizensMason Smith & Jessie HeyFocuses on ferries and shipyard.842-4055

Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community842-4772 • [email protected]; www.bijac.org

Boaters and Mariners ofBainbridge IslandCharles Schmid: 842-5313

Cave NeighborhoodCommunity CouncilNeil Johannsen: 842-7298

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East Central Bainbridge Island Community AssociationJoyce Depue: 842-4500

Murden Cove Preservation Assoc.Olaf Ribeiro: 842-1157

Seabold Community ClubMaintains Seabold Hall for public use.Joan Bickerton: 842-4283Rental info: 842-2306 ext 116

seRVICe GRoUPsWing Point Neighborhood Assoc.Dale Perry: 780-1439

American LegionColin Hyde Post 172Meets 7:30 p.m. first and third Fridays at the Legion Hall except in July and August.7880 Bucklin Hill Road842-5000 (voice mail) or 842-8837 (hall)www.bainbridgeislandpost172.org

Friends of the LibrarySells books to benefit the Bainbridge Library, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. three times monthly at the library.842-4162 • [email protected] www.bifriends.org

Habitat for Humanityof Kitsap CountyWorks with volunteer labor and donations of money and materials to build simple, decent housing in partnership with low-income people.P.O. Box 5347, Bremerton, WA 98312(360) 479-3853 • [email protected]

Interfaith Volunteer CaregiversKaycie Wood, administrative directorKaren Carson, program director


Trained volunteers provide respite care, trans-portation for medical appointments, shopping and home visits to elderly and needy. Caregiv-ers group meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday, and grief group at 5 p.m. Thursday at Rolling Bay Presby-terian Church.842-4441 • [email protected]

Island Health & Rehabilitation Center Volunteer Program835 Madison Avenue842-4765 or [email protected]

Kiwanis Club of Bainbridge IslandTom Watson, club presidentFunds scholarships and leads community ser-vice projects. Meets 7 a.m. Wednesdays at Wing Point Golf & Country Club811 Cherry AvenueP.O. Box 10602 • www.bikiwanis.org

Masons Renton Lodge No. 29Lodge meets 7:30 p.m. second Mondays (except July & Aug.) at the Bainbridge Masonic Temple.1299 Grow Avenue842-8846

One Call for AllBob Linz, executive directorSupports community organizations through one annual island-wide appeal for funding, “One Call for All” (aka the Red Envelope drive).P.O. Box 10487842-0659 • www.onecallforall.org

Puget Sound Blood CenterHolds regular blood drives on Bainbridge Island.(800) 398-7888 • www.psbc.org

Rotary Club of Bainbridge IslandSponsors community service projects, including the annual Rotary Auction and Rummage Sale. Meets Mondays 11:45 a.m. except for the first Monday of the month which is a dinner only meeting & every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings are held at the Wing Point Golf & Country Club.info@bainbridgeislandrotary.orgwww.bainbridgeislandrotary.org

sUPPoRT GRoUPsAl-AnonSupport for families of alcoholics. Al-Anon groups meet regularly on Bainbridge. Visit the website for a list of meeting times.www.kitsap-al-anon.org/

Alcoholics AnonymousAlcoholics Anonymous meets daily on Bain-bridge. Visit the District 10 website for a list of current meeting times.855-8366 • www.dist10.org

Attention Deficit DisorderThe Kitsap Branch of CHADD, an attention defi-cit disorder support group, meets 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Sept. to June.10452 Silverdale Way, [email protected] • www.nwchadd.org

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Bainbridge Youth ServicesChampions the development of Bainbridge ado-lescents. Programs include no-cost confidential counseling, job referral and community service opportunities.Bainbridge High School, 100 building842-9675 • www.bainbridgeyouthservices.org

Kitsap Cancer ServicesProvides free, life-enhancing support services for cancer patients, family members, friends & care-givers in a serene, nurturing environment. Wom-en’s‚ men’s‚ & grief support groups available.(360) 204-6399 • [email protected]

Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap CountyHelps parents and youth work on communica-tion issues, supports peer mediation programs in the schools, mediates between juvenile of-fenders and those they have harmed, and pro-vides mediation and facilitation training. 9004 Washington Avenue N., Silverdale 842-3215 • www.kitsapdrc.org

Grief Support GroupSupport for anyone who has lost a loved one. Second and fourth Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church. Sponsored by Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers. 842-4441 • [email protected]

Helpline HouseProvides counseling, food, clothing & housing assistance, & other services. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Fri. Food Bank Hours Mon-Fri, 9:30-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m.282 Knechtel Way NE842-7621 • [email protected]

Hospice of Kitsap CountyCare and support for the terminally ill and their families. Offers nine-week grief support groups and ongoing groups in Poulsbo & Silverdale.(360) 698-4611 • [email protected]

Connie Mears/Staff Photo

Raquel Stanek shows off her gals during the annual “Tour de Coop.”

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By DENNIS ANSTINE

Linda Brandt’s moment of truth came on a saturday a couple of years ago when she saw a pizza-

delivery car nearly smack a mother of two pushing a double-wide stroller down madrone lane.

“I was terrified because the guy almost hit her and the kids,” she said. “i came home and told my husband (James Brandt) that we needed to something about it.

“he said, ‘You own the street, so shut it down.’ I bought four tables and eight chairs, put some orange cones at one end and a pot of flowers at the other, and closed it from 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on saturdays only,” she said.

eventually, spurred by the need for relief from the last year’s winslow way re-construction project, the private property dubbed madrone lane, remained opened daily for 12 hours when the Framer’s mar-ket is open (April 15 to Oct. 15). And then the Brandts, who bought four buildings and the nearby “street” sight-unseen in 1989, decided to keep it open year-around after an overwhelming positive response to an informal community survey.

“we are so lucky to have this spot,” said Andrea mackin, executive director of the Bainbridge Island Downtown Association. “It has become a unique gathering place where locals congregate with friends and family, almost like a small city park.”

the street, which has become a favorite location for locals and tourists, also served as a focal point during the December holidays when the Brandts placed a large Christmas tree at the north end of the space.

the retired couple’s move here from palo Alto, Calif., has a serendipitous feel to it, considering that Madrone Lane is now sur-rounded by three of the island’s most suc-cessful small businesses – Blackbird Bakery, Churchmouse Yarns and tea, and mora

ice Cream. And early in 2012 it became the home of marché, a restaurant owned by Greg Atkinson, one of the Northwest’s most popular chefs.

But it hasn’t been all about good luck.

“the previous tenants were mostly ser-vices,” she said, “and it was my goal to get some retail down there. Fortunately, I could hand-pick people and kind of make them prove what they could do because we were still living in Palo Alto. That paid off because Churchmouse, Blackbird and mora are all one of a kind.”

The connecting arterial was known then as harold’s square, named after renowned northwest architect hal molstad, who “sort of created the street” when the buildings were constructed in the 1960s.

it was never, however, an actual city right-of-way, though the owners allowed its use as an option after the city bought property up the hill that now contains City Hall and Bainbridge Performing Arts.

“some people think it’s owned by the city and others know it’s private property,” she said, “but i can tell you who does all the work.”

She tells the story of some young adults drinking beer at one of the tables, which have a “no-purchase-required” policy for those sitting at them.

“I approached them about drinking there, and this guy said, ‘Hey, this is a pri-vate street.’ that’s true, i said, but you can’t drink on this street because it’s my street. We all laughed about it.”

She cleans tables and chairs (left over-night) and opens the island’s facsimile of an Italian piazza early every morning, then closes it at 6 p.m. sharp.

still, she knows how much the com-munity has enjoyed the space, especially during the nine-month period of the con-struction project.

“it’s all been a very positive experience for the community, including the owners and their tenants,” Brandt said.

mackin said the space has the feel of a town square piazza in europe.

“Teenagers and 20-somethings feel like they have a place to go and connect with friends,” she said. “there’s a spe-cial sense of community ownership that keeps it tidy and trouble-free.”

Private ‘street’ now a favorite hangout

Photo courtesy of Linda Brandt

Sun worshippers find Madrone Lane a particularly relaxing environment.

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Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council (BIAHC)Creates an environment in which arts and hu-manities flourish by helping local organizations & individuals deliver cultural services & pro-grams; sponsors arts & humanities events.

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B.I. Arts EducationCommunity ConsortiumA Washington State Arts Commission-funded consortium of arts organizations, businesses, artists and the B.I. School District working to deepen arts learning in the public schools. Pro-grams include artist-led projects in the schools, teacher training in integrated arts, performanc-es, Art Docent Resource Center and Arts Men-torship Program. Administered by BIAHC.221 Winslow Way W., Suite 201842-7901 • www.artshum.org

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation DistrictSue Hylen, cultural arts managerOffers a wide variety of cultural arts classes, workshops, programs, concerts and special events for all ages throughout the year.7666 High School Road842-2306, ext. 116 or [email protected]

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Bainbridge Public LibraryRebecca Judd, branch managerOpen 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 1-5:30 p.m. Thurs and Fri; and 10-5 p.m. Sat. Hosts speak-ers, discussion groups, activities and cultural events. Maintains a collection of books, maga-zines, audio books, DVDs, CDs and extensive electronic resources. Ongoing programs include children’s story times, family storytelling, teen events, Library Speakers Forum, travelogues, play readings and opera previews. Friends of the Library holds used book sales three times per month to support library programming.1270 Madison Avenue842-4162 • [email protected] • www.krl.org


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Most Bainbridge Island residents are fa-miliar with its story about the internment of citizens of Japanese-American descent during World War II. In fact, some here, actually lived it. One might think it’s sim-ply an island story, but edmonds teacher stacey Kinnear read about it, first in the New York Times, and then again in the seattle times. it’s part of a broader, na-

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“They’re still talking about it,” Kinnear said two weeks later about the effect the field trip had on her class.

in addition to the visit to the museum, each student visited Akio suyematsu’s day Road Farm and toured the Bainbridge Is-land Japanese American exclusion memo-rial, searching the 276-wall for the name of the person on the tag.

“i’ve had the most positive feedback from students about this trip than any other,” Kinnear said. “This brought it to life for them. they understood it more deeply than just reading about it.”

the museums exhibit won an award for exhibition excellence from the western museums Association.

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structure circa 1908, is wired for the 21st century. Motion detectors trigger audio files and interactive maps highlight island resources.

the museum is one of only three muse-ums in Washington state that have won a muse award from the American Associa-tion of museums for excellence in use of media and technology — the Experience music project, seattle Art museum, and in 2008, Bainbridge Island Historical Mu-seum.

The exhibits offer glimpses into life in the past, travel on the mosquito Fleet, loggers, fisherman, teachers and the in-digenous who lived here before it was “discovered.” Quill-penned documents, curiosities, “discovery drawers,” 200 taped oral histories and a cross-referenced digital database make those stories come alive.

In spring, the museum will unveil a new exhibit, “overland westerners,” which is about four men, two of whom were from

Bainbridge Island, who embarked on an epic journey across the u.s. to visit the capital of every state in the union. with only horses and a dog, the expedition wound its way around the country before ending up in San Francisco in 1912.

“It’s a dog-and-pony show, literally,” said the museum’s award-winning Cura-tor rick Chandler, who has won multiple awards for his exhibits.

the exhibit, which will travel to various venues in state capitals throughout the u.s. is timed to coincide with the centen-nial of the men’s trek.

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Bloedel Reserve Spring & Summer ConcertsMusical and theatrical performances for adults & children.842-7631 • [email protected]

First Saturday Dance atIsland Center HallA 30-year tradition Nordic and Scandinavian folk dancing first Saturdays, Oct.-June. Potluck dinner at 6 p.m., dance 7-10 p.m.

8395 Fletcher Bay RoadFred Aalto: 780-8036

First Sundays at the CommonsDarden Burns, musical directorBainbridge Community Piano Association hosts monthly chamber music & jazz ensemble per-formances at 4 p.m. first Sundays of the month at the Commons.402 Brien Drive by Waterfront Parkwww.firstsundaysconcerts.org

Pegasus Live MusicLive music performances & open mics Friday, Saturday & Sunday.131 Parfitt Way842-6725 • www.pegasuscoffeehouse.com

Seabold Second SaturdaysA community “open mic” with a featured folk, blues, or world music act. 7:30 p.m. second Sat-urday of every month at Seabold Hall. Sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m.14451 Komedal [email protected]/site/seaboldmusic


Sheila Phillips teaches dance and Larry Dewey hosts an open mic, both happening on “second Saturdays.”

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ADUlT sPoRTsAgate Pass Sail & Power SquadronEncourages and supports Boat Smart classes and vessel checks.Marty Schwartz: (360) 271-6185

Bainbridge Aquatic MastersApril Cheadle, head coachOpen to swimmers of all ages and [email protected]

Bainbridge Aquatic CenterTwo indoor pools; Ray Williamson Memorial Pool is a 25-yard, six-lane pool with 1-meter board. The Don Nakata Memorial Pool has four lap lanes, a slide, a separate diving area, a lazy river, spa and tot pool.8521 Madison Avenue842-2302, ext. 0 • www.biparks.org

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 48The civilian, all-volunteer group provides boat-ing safety, vessel checks and education. Meets 7 p.m. first Tuesdays at the Poulsbo Marina & the B.I. Commons.newmemberinfo@kitsapcoastguard.orgwww.kitsapcoastguard.org

Bainbridge Athletic ClubFull-fitness facilities and indoor tennis center club. See website for more information.11700 NE Meadowmeer Circle842-5661 • [email protected]

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Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation DistrictJulie Miller, sports & fitness coordinatorSports for adults and youth, exercise classes, martial arts and summer camps.842-2306, ext. 114 • [email protected]

Bainbridge Island RowingA nonprofit that offers community recreational and competitive programs spring, summer and fall for ages 13 and up.Morgan Seeley: 842-2004 [email protected]

B.I. Park District Trails CommitteeA volunteer group building and maintaining the island’s public trails. Work parties on fourth Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Dan Hamlin: 842-3373 [email protected]/aboutus/volunteer.html

Bainbridge Island SeniorCommunity Center (BISCC)Open 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Promotes wellness, friendship, learning, sharing and in-volvement for adults 55 and older. Offers social, cultural, health & fitness, recreational & physi-cal activities, including a softball team, classes, travel & lots of volunteer opportunities. 370 Brien Drive SE842-1616 • [email protected]@biseniorcenter.orgwww.biseniorcenter.org

Bainbridge Island Softball Assoc.Part of the BI Metro Park and Rec DistrictASA-sanctioned league offering all-male and mixed programs. Adults of all skills level are welcome. Season starts in May.

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Bainbridge Island Yacht ClubScott Isenman, commodoreActivities center around boating and harbor stewardship.Eagle Harbor Marina, 5834 Ward Ave.842-4003 • [email protected]

Cascade Bicycle ClubProduces the annual Chilly Hilly, Seattle Bike Swap, Bike Expo, Bike to Work Day, Commute Challenge, Flying Wheels, Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic, Cyclefest, RSVP, Ride Around Washington, High Pass Challenge and the Kit-sap Color Classic. Runs numerous summer bike camps for kids and advocates for better biking across Washington.522-3222 or [email protected] or www.cascade.org

Eagle Harbor Yacht ClubRick Randall, commodoreMembers from the Island and Seattle area.


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“I had a canoe from the time I was 7 or 8; then, a few years ago I started kayak-ing,” said Sciacca, who now teaches kayaking through Bainbridge Island Met-ropolitan park & recreation district.

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“Anywhere around the island is really good for kayaking,” Sciacca said. “If you know what you’re doing, and you have the right gear, you can be on the water year-round. one of my best memories is kayaking in a snowstorm.”

Forrest Wells, manager of Olympic Out-door Center, agrees. For a time, he com-muted by kayak from his home on hood Canal to the outdoor Center’s main of-fice in port gamble. wells, whose kayak-ing experience includes Alaska, describes Bainbridge as an “awesome playground” for kayakers.

“The island has 26 miles of everything from protected bays like port madison to more challenging areas like Agate Pas-sage and Rich Passage,” said Wells. “And there’s a fair amount of public access compared to a lot of places, probably an average of four or five miles between landing sites.”

many of these public sites owe their ex-istence to organizations such as Washing-ton water trails, Cascadia marine trails, and the north Kitsap trails Association, which develop and maintain waterfront launching and landing sites, campsites, and rest areas for small, beachable boats.

“Right now, the main work is mark-ing the sites,” said Wells. “Until recently, Kitsap County had limited shore access. these public access points let people land without having to worry about trespass-ing on privately owned land or a tribal beach.”

Although kayaking can be a solitary sport, last July’s inaugural Paddle Bain-bridge brought together 50 kayakers for a two-day circumnavigation of the island. the event, planned by wells for olympic outdoor Center, started and ended at Fort Ward. It included a night under the stars at Fay Bainbridge Park.

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way toward improving your kayaking ex-perience. For instance, you should know what to do in case you capsize. it’s also important to learn about tides and cur-rents. If you time your trip right, it can feel like you’re paddling downhill.”

on the other hand, experienced kayak-ers may go looking for a challenge.

“i mark my calendar with the dates of big tides and go to Agate Pass where there are the strongest currents,” said Sciacca. “You can get up to 2 or 3 knots, maybe even more. You can fight against it or ride with it, and you can practice go-ing sideways. But don’t try it if you’re just starting out. If it’s above your ability level you can get rolled or have a tough time getting to shore.”

many kayakers are satisfied with the gentler thrill of tiptoeing through nature. From the salmon runs of manzanita Bay to the sea lions of Blakely rock, the island offers kayakers stunning views of wildlife denied those in larger, noisier craft.

“Kayaking gives us a peek into our environment that we don’t usually get,” said Wells. “It’s a great way to get up-close and personal with our marine eco-systems.”

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The Mountaineers, Kitsap ChapterHiking, snowshoeing, skiing, kayaking and other sports with experienced leaders. Meets at Mike Raymond, Kitsap Branch Chair [email protected]. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Kitsap Cabin at 3153 Seabeck Hwy, Bremerton(360) [email protected]

Squeaky WheelsSupports the bicycling community and non-mo-torized transportation options on Bainbridge. Hosts a chili feed fundraiser the day of Chilly Hilly, the last Saturday in February, and the annual Bike for Pie Ride in August. Meets third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Marge Williams Center, 221 Winslow Way W. #307.Gordon Black, president 780-2434 • [email protected]://squeakywheels.org

Wing Point Golf & Country ClubBob Hollister, general manager811 Cherry Avenue842-2688 • [email protected]

Port Madison Yacht ClubPrivate yacht club at the island’s north end.8478 Hidden Cove [email protected]

eQUesTRIAn fACIlITIesBainbridge Island Pony ClubRiding & horse management skills for ages 6-25.Karen Dacek: 842-3644 • [email protected] McClelland:(360) 280-8004 • [email protected]

Bainbridge Saddle ClubKristi BarrPrivate facility for shows, clinics, competition and pleasure riding.7650 Day Road842-1812 • [email protected]://bainbridgesaddleclub.org

Countryman StablesKathy Countryman

Horse boarding, training and lessons.5349 MacDonald Avenue842-1408 • www.countrymanstables.com

Haven FarmMollie BogardusBoarding, training, hunter/jumper lessons, les-son horses and show barn.10300 Secretariat Lane(206) 999-1181 • [email protected]

Park ArabiansSaradel & Bud ParkerPolish & Crabett Arabian horses. Breeding, les-sons, showing and sales.5524 Lynwood Center Road842-7329 • [email protected]

Whitethorn FarmJanet GrunbokUSDF-certified instructor specializing in dres-sage; boarding available.7130 NE Day Road. 842-6421 • [email protected]://whitethornfarm.com

YoUTH sPoRTsAll-Comers Track MeetsJim WhitingFree, low-key races in July and August with heats by age and gender.295-0337 • [email protected]

Babe Ruth BaseballSign up online in January; teams start play in March for ages 13-15.www.eteamz.active.com/bibr

Bainbridge Island Diving TeamChris MillerCompetitive springboard diving at intermediate and national level.780-6146 • [email protected]

Bainbridge Island Wrestling ClubDan PippingerFor youths in third grade through sixth grade. Winter & spring seasons.855-0500 or 842-1481dpippinger@bainbridge.wednet.eduwww.bainbridgewrestling.com

Bainbridge Island Little LeagueMajor and minor leagues for T-ball, softball and All-Star [email protected]

Bainbridge Island Gymnastics ClubBryan GaroutteFor boys and girls ages 6-18.842-2306, ext. 117 • [email protected]://biparks.org/programsandclasses/gymnastics.html

Bainbridge Island Junior FootballFor youth, ages 8-14 (Grades 3-8)[email protected] www.bainbridgefootball.org

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B.I. Metropolitan Park &Recreation DistrictJulie MillerOffers soccer, basketball, gymnastics and other organized youth sports, as well as martial arts and an open gym.842-2306, ext.114 • [email protected] www.biparks.org

Bainbridge Island VolleyballJulie MillerVolleyball for adults or youths of all ages.842-2306, ext. 114 • [email protected]

B.I. Roller Hockey LeagueCoed youth recreational league for ages 7-17. Registration in Feb. Season is [email protected] or www.bihockey.org

Bainbridge Water PoloAquatics CenterWater polo for ages 8-13.842-2302

B.I. Rope SkippersJump in all kinds of events and competitions, with medals in national and world competi-tions. Junior and senior teams. Classes and summer camp are offered through Park Dis-trict for ages [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bainbridge-Island-Rope-Skippers/337966076445

Lacrosse: BoysBoys lacrosse (grades K-12).780-6809 • [email protected] www.bainbridgelax.com

Lacrosse: GirlsNicole WortleyGirls lacrosse (grades 3-12)[email protected]

Spartans Baseball ClubSelect baseball team for ages [email protected]

B.I. Youth Soccer ClubRecreational & competitive soccer for ages 3-18.(888) 360-9908 • www.bifc.net

Bainbridge CommunityTennis Assoc.Elementary school tennis at Blakely, Odyssey, Ordway and Wilkes. Program runs after school, Jan-Feb, in each school’s gym for 8-10 year olds; ends with all-school tournament.855-0632 • [email protected]

❯ ONGOINGThe EDGE ImprovLive comedy at BPAFirst Saturday of every month.www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org

Battle Point Astronomical Assoc.Second Saturdays. Planetarium shows and weather-dependent star viewing. Times vary by seasonRitchie Observatory at Battle Point Parkwww.bpastro.org

Puget Sound Blood Center Blood DrivesRegular draws at Bethany Lutheran Church, Noon-6 p.m. (closed 2-2:45 p.m.). See website for schedule.7968 Finch Road • www.psbc.org

First Sundays ConcertsBainbridge Commonswww.firstsundaysconcerts.org

First Friday Art WalkEvery first Friday of the month, 6-8 p.m in downtown Winslow.www.bainbridgedowntown.org

Free First Thursdays at Kids Discovery Museum10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by Wells Fargo. www.kidimu.org

Bainbridge Library Speakers’ Forum A series of monthly lectures, begins in OctoberBainbridge Public Librarywww.bainbridgepubliclibrary.org

Field’s End Writers’ RoundtableThird Tuesday each month in Bainbridge Public Library meeting room. 7-8:30 p.m. Classes, workshops and events to further the art and craft of writing.www.fieldsend.org

Library Book Clubs of the Bainbridge LibraryWednesday Book Group meets every fourth Wednesday 7-8:30 p.m. at library. Senior Center Book Discussion meets the third Tuesday every

month from 1-2:30 p.m. at the BI Senior Center Club Cervantino de Lectores (Spanish Book Club) meets fourth Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at the BPL Board Room.Ihland Way Building (south of the Library).www.krl.org

Kids’ Night at the Museum (aka Parents’ Night Out)First Friday and Saturday of each month at Kids’ Discovery Museum sponsored by Port Madison Enterprises. Registration required. Movies, pizza & playtime for ages 3 1/2 to 10. 7-9:30 p.m.www.kidimu.org

Bainbridge Farmers’ MarketApril 7-Oct. 27. Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Town Square at City Hall Park www.bainbridgefarmersmarket.com

Swing DancingEvery Second Saturday (except June) at Island Center Hallwww.biparks.org

Second Saturday Dances at Island Center HallSingles/couples; adults/teens. Dressy casual. Doors open 7:15 p.m. March 10, April 14, May 12www.educatedfeet.net

Camp Yeomalt Song CircleFree all-ages music jam. Bring instrument. Every fourth Friday through May. 7:30-10 p.m.Historic Camp Yeomalt Cabin. www.biparks.org

Field’s End RoundtableEvery 2nd Tuesday 7-8:30 p.m. at BI Library. Free. Noted authors address the craft of writ-ing. Speaker schedule at: www.fieldsend.org

Bainbridge Arts & Crafts’ Art Book Drive for the Bainbridge Library begins in March and continues through the year www.bacart.org

Sing Along AliveTuesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. Island Music Center No experience needed. Songbooks provided.http://singalongalive.com

Free First Thursdays at BI Historical Museum10 a.m.-4 p.m. The rich history of Bainbridge Island in photos, artifacts and exhibits. www.bainbridgehistory.org

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Arts in EducationJan.-June, artist residencies in B.I. School Dis-trict classroomswww.artshum.org

Battle Point Astronomical SocietyAstronomy courses in the spring – dates TBAwww.bpastro.org

Summer Camps at KiDiMuJune 25-Aug. 24. Kids Discovery Museumwww.kidimu.org

❯ JANUARYSING OUT! Gospel Music in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.www.singoutkitsap.org ❯ FEBRUARYValentine Concerts at Bloedel ReserveSecond week of the month.http://www.bloedelreserve.org

Coates Design Architects presents The EDGE ImprovFeb. 10-26www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org

Bella Signature Design presents “The Women”Feb. 28-Mar. 1. Bainbridge to Broadway Showcasewww.bainbridgeperformingarts.org

Visual Art: Derek GundyFeb. 24-Mar. 16. West Sound Academy hosts a gallery opening for artist Derek Gundy at 6:30 p.m. at the Frodel Gallery, with light refresh-ments and a wine tasting16571 Creative Drive, Poulsbowww.westsoundacademy.org.

Island Treasure AwardsFeb. 25 at IslandWood. Celebrating George Shannon & Michele Van Slyke

Chilly Hilly Bike RideFeb. 26. Season-opening ride around Bain-bridge Island.www.cascade.org or www.squeakywheels.org

Kitsap has Talent!Feb. 11, 1-5 p.m., & Feb. 28, 7-10 p.m. Cheer on the talented teens & vote for your favorites.Island Center Hallwww.biparks.org

❯ MARCHAt Bainbridge Performing ArtsMar. 2, Bainbridge to Broadway Showcase. Mar. 3, BPA Gallery First Fridays Art Walk. Mar. 3-4, Coates Design Architects presents The EDGE Improv. Mar. 16-25, Bainbridge Sympho-ny Orchestra “Once Upon a Time”www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org

First Sundays ConcertMarch 4, Gail Petits jazz vocalist. 4 p.m. at Bainbridge Island Commonswww.firstsundaysconcerts.org

Bainbridge Island Student Art ContestMar. 4, Grades K-12.The Pavilion Lobbywww.biparks.org

Bainbridge Library 50th Anniversary Open House CelebrationMarch 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the library10:30 a.m., Jell-O Art Contest. 1 p.m. Student Bookmark Contest Awards 2 p.m., presenta-tion Best Books of the Last 50 Years. 3 p.m., 50th Anniversary Birthday Cake. 1962 artifacts; photography exhibits. All events free.www.bainbridgepubliclibrary.org

Island Theatre presents Everything in the GardenMar. 17-18. 7:30 p.m.http://www.bainbridgepubliclibrary.org

Tour of ArchitectsMar. 17, West/South Sound. March 18, Bain-bridge Island. March 24, Greater Seattle. March 25, Seattle & Eastsidewww.tourofarchitects.com

Bainbridge Home & Garden ShowMar. 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Woodward Middle School, 9125 Sportsman Club Roadwww.bainbridgechamber.com

St. Patrick’s Day Bashwith Stuart WilliamsMar. 17, workshop at 7:30 p.m., dancing at 8 p.m. No previous experience or partners required.Island Center Hall. www.biparks.org

Island Film Group special presentation: PleasantvilleMar. 31, 2 p.m. Bainbridge Public Library’s large meeting room. Free. Time travel to a 1950s

small town with a unique library!www.bainbridgepubliclibrary.org

Great Decisions at the LibraryMar. 3, 24 & 31.Bainbridge Public Librarywww.artshum.org for topics & speakers

KiDiMu presents: The Rainbow Fish Storybook Theater ShowMar. , dates & times TBD. Auditorium at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art www.kidimu.org

❯ APRILNational Poetry Month CelebrationApril, month-long celebration with a culmina-tion reading, date and location TBA.www.artshum.org

At Bainbridge Performing ArtsApril 1, BPA Chamber Music Series “Accessible Modern/Openly Tonal.” April 6, BPA Gallery First Fridays Art Walk. April 7, Coates Design Architects presents The EDGE Improv. April 21 & 22, Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra, Rach-maninoff’s Second Piano Concertowww.bainbridgeperformingarts.org

First Sundays ConcertApril 1, 4 p.m., Capella String Quartet, violins, viola, cello.Bainbridge Island Commonswww.firstsundaysconcerts.org

Summer Camp DemosApril 2-6, Kids Discovery Museumwww.kidimu.org

Teen Flashlight Egg HuntApril 6, ages 13-18, 9 p.m. at the Teen Centerwww.biparks.org

Spring Egg Scramble (hunt)April 7, festivities begin at 10 a.m.; eggs hunt for ages 1-12 at 11 a.m.Strawberry Hill Parkwww.biparks.org

Wet & Wild Egg Scramble (hunt)April 7, ages 3-11, seek eggs in the pool; open swim includedB.I. Aquatics Centerwww.biparks.org

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West Sound Wildlife ShelterCall to the Wild, 8th annual gala auction eventApril 21, 5-9:30 p.m.Kiana Lodge, 14976 Sandy Hook Road, Poulsbowww.westsoundwildlife.org

Native Plant SaleBainbridge Land TrustApril 21. Eagle Harbor Congregational Church Parking Lot.www.bi-landtrust.org

Bainbridge Chorale“Feast for the Senses: A Blast from the Past” Fundraiser at My Girl, Kingston April 28, 7:30 p.m.www.bainbridgechorale.org

Wine WeekendApril 27-29, seven local wineries open for tours one day; central tasting with all the wineries at one location or anotherwww.bainbridgewineries.com www.bainbridgedowntown.org

Bloedel Reserve’s 2nd Annual Premier Plant SaleApril 14-15 (members only April 13)www.bloedelreserve.org

Youth Fishing DerbyApril 28, Sportsmen’s Club opening of fishing season.www.bainbridgesportsmensclub.org

Bainbridge Farmers’ MarketApril 7-Oct. 27. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Town Square at City Hall Park www.bainbridgefarmersmarket.com

Field’s End Writers’ ConferenceApril 28, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at IslandWood; opening remarks by David Guterson; keynote address by Barry Eisler; closing address on ePublishing by Susan Wingate; 12 workshops on fiction, non

fiction, poetry and professional development. Registration begins Feb. 28. www.fieldsend.org

The Artists’ Almost Perfect SaleApril 27-29Bainbridge Arts and Craftswww.bacart.org

Artist’s Marketplace – A Spring Sale by the Bainbridge Island Studio TourApril 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Woodward Middle Schoolwww.bistudiotour.com

❯ MAYAt Bainbridge Performing ArtsMay 4, BPA Gallery First Fridays Art WalkMay 5, Coates Design Architects presents The EDGE Improv. May 11-27, Ace Hardware and Town & Country Market present “Hairspray.”www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org

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By CONNIE MEARS

Kids Discovery Museum is sitting on top of the world as it were, or at least perched atop one of

the most prominent locations in Kitsap County.

As one of the flagships of the evolving island gateway complex, located just off the ferry terminal on Bainbridge Island, Kidimu is primed to serve approximately 30,000 youngsters from King and Kitsap counties annually.

Established in 2005, KiDiMu moved to its present location in 2010. The 5,078-square-foot building, designed by Bainbridge Island resident and architect matthew Coates, features a distinctive, red cube.

inside, visitors can’t help but notice the pirate-themed treehouse that towers one-and-a-half stories high and includes dress‐up materials for a voyage of the imagination.

The treehouse slide spills the young-sters into “our town,” which introduces kids to community life through scaled‐down versions of a doctor’s office, gro-cery store, ferry (of course) and a bank.

Meanwhile, the museum’s youngest visitors can enjoy the “totally tots” area, an enclosed padded space where tod-dlers and their caregivers can hang out, play and visit in comfort and safety.

A low-walled outdoor area provides a spot for a picnic lunch and fair‐weather activities and programming.

upstairs, in the “science hall,” the “motion madness” and “rain Forest” exhibits teach kids about physics.

“Looking forward, I am excited about a new STEM (science, technology, engi-neering and mathematics) program we are piloting this school year,” said Execu-tive director susan sivitz. “led by ordway teacher (and KiDiMu board member), Sean Megy, these classes offer up-close

encounters with ‘dino-bots’ to second-grade students and allow them to explore prin-ciples of physics.”

The goal is to make this program free to all elementary schools in Kitsap County.

the museum’s pro-gramming supports its mission “to engage bodies and minds through interactive play; inspire a lifelong journey of discovery; and expand connec-tions to local and global communities.”

Ongoing programs include workshops, classes and special events covering a range of disciplines from music to drama, to science to art. Partnering with the soon-to-be-built Bainbridge Island Art museum, Kidimu was able to expand its summer camp offerings last year.

The building itself provides a learning opportunity. the museum received a leed (Leadership in Energy and Environmen-tal Design) certification last year, which serves as the benchmark for eco-friendly building. The museum achieved the silver certification, which makes it one of the first buildings in Kitsap County to receive simultaneous interior and exterior ratings.

“with leed silver certification, the building itself becomes a learning op-portunity and an example of good stew-ardship of the environment,” said diane Crowder, Kidimu’s board president.

The certification is a national building design standard created by the nonprofit trade organization the U.S. Green Build-ing Council, and was created for better environmental and health performance standards. It rates design, construction and operation of buildings in a host of categories such as new building, core and shell and several others.

the Kidimu certification is the first of the island gateway project, and the other buildings are expected to follow suit as construction finishes. the tenants inside the complex had the option to pursue LEED certification for their building interi-ors individually.

leed is a point-based system where building projects earn points for specific building criteria. The number of points determines the level of certification the project receives. A building that is LEED “certified” is the lowest rank followed by silver, gold and platinum as the most prestigious.

with Kidimu’s silver certification for both the core and shell and the com-mercial interior, the museum will add to its curriculum. Krzysztofa McDonough, communications and marketing coordi-nator, said the museum will add a self-guided “Green LEED Tour” to showcase initiatives such as the building’s “living roof” and compost systems.

Kidimu’s walkable location from both the ferry and town center; its water and energy saving design; and use of recycled and non-toxic building materials all played a role in the certification, sivitz said.

For more information, visit www.ki-dimu.org or call 855‐4650.

Jessica Hoch also contributed to this article.

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“Through the efforts of the founda-tion, we have been able to lessen the negative impact caused by multiple years of reduced funding by the state,” said dr. robert m lewis, principal of ordway

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Geoduck sashimi. nettle pesto. herb-infused jams. raw oysters in mignonette. Gourmet? Yes.

Brunch at a trendy restaurant? No. These dishes and many more can be cooked up at home from main ingredients gathered at local beaches and back lots.

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“A lot of people are interested in wild foods, but they’ve never dug clams or harvested nettles, and they need some-one to show them,” said Jeff ozimek, the outdoor programs coordinator for Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & recreation district.

with this in mind, ozimek instituted a series of “Bounty of the land” classes for the district. the hands-on classes are led by three foraging experts, each with a unique focus.

• John Adams, owner of Skookum Point Oysters and Clams, guides partici-pants through the digging, identification, shucking and cleaning of oysters and bivalves;

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• Langdon Cook, author of “Fat of the land: Adventures of a 21st Century For-ager,” is the chief cook and nettle-picker of the group, turning the odd and seem-ingly inedible into epicurean delights for the class.

All of the classes include a cooking and eating component. It’s enough to make a foodie swoon.

“i was surprised to find that nettles aren’t just edible, they’re delicious!” en-

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Cook calls nettles “one of the most nutritious greens on the planet.” After rendering the belligerent plants harmless by drying or scalding in boiling water, Cook transforms them into everything from pesto and pie to soups and curries. In fact, the author/blogger substitutes nettles in any recipe calling for spinach.

Equally familiar with nettles, though primarily for their medicinal properties, Lafond brings to the foraging classes a cultural pharmacopeia of beneficial back-yard plants. her “herbal infused Jams and Jellies” class highlights spreads made from salal berries, huckleberries and hi-malayan blackberries combined with herbs and, occasionally, chili pepper.

wild plant medicines focuses on plants such as Oregon grape, mullein, red dock, huckleberry and dandelion to create tinc-tures, decoctions, infusions, and herbal vinegars.

“the real food chains aren’t the mc-Donalds and Burger Kings; they’re the links between the soil, land, plants, ani-mals and us,” said lafond. “there’s a lot to learn about the wild plants that are right outside your door, the ones that are trying to get your attention. Dandelion, chick-weed, plantain – they’re all full of nutrients and free for the taking.”

In addition to owning his own shellfish farm, Adams, the third instructor in the foraging triad, also manages the Taylor shellfish Farm in dosewalips, which part-ners with the park district in its shellfish programs.

“When you go to an oyster bar, it’s sterile and so far removed from where the oysters were grown,” explains Adams. “In these classes you go out on a beach, choose an oyster, and eat it right there.

You can sink your hands into the sand, breathe the sea air, see the mountains: it’s a snapshot of what the oyster is like.”

Some class participants sign up be-cause they love oysters; others are curious newbies.

“Oyster-eating is an experience unto itself,” said Adams. “Putting the oyster in your mouth and chewing it is a vivid, salty experience. If the person is marginal about eating a raw oyster, you can see their entire thought process; their face screws up when they start chewing. I tell them to slurp, bite down twice, and swallow. don’t fumble over the textural issue.”

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While working to bolster the district’s teaching staff, the foun-dation keeps its own staff to a minimum. the executive director, the only full-time paid position, is supported by two part-time employees.

to counteract the nationwide shortage of professionals with math and science degrees, BSF is placing special emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineer-ing, math) curriculum. Programs that promote understanding and enjoyment of these programs are being implemented throughout all grade levels in the Bainbridge school district.

“Washington State reports 300,000 STEM jobs unfilled,” said Marsing. “We want to in-crease students’ love of science

before the kids think they should be turned off by it. we hope to shift the whole culture of ‘i hate math.’ The programs we support extend from science and math summer camps for elementary-aged students to more STEM course offerings at the high school level.”

BSF is grateful for the sup-port not just of district parents but of the community at large. According to Marsing, out of ap-proximately 1,200 donors, fully a quarter do not currently have a child in the public schools.

“this is a community that rec-ognizes the education of our children as the most important thing,” she said. “Our teachers, administrators, and community members understand the impor-


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PRIVATe sCHoolsFor children ages 3-5; served the Bainbridge community since 1963.501 Cave Avenue842-4077 • [email protected] www.school.bcnsbainbridge.org

Bethany Lutheran PreschoolEducation & Christian values for preschool ages 3-5.7968 Finch Road • 780-7752preschool@bethanyofbainbridge.orgwww.bethanyofbainbridge.org/preschool

Carden Country School K-8.The Carden method of incremental teaching in a Christian environment.6974 Island Center Road842-6510 • [email protected] www.cardencountryschool.org

First Years Children’s CenterPreschool and childcare for ages 4 weeks to10 years.621 High School Road NW 842-6363 • www.firstyearschildrenscenter.com

Hazel Creek MontessoriPreschool, kindergarten, & before-and after-school care. Horse-riding & swimming lessons.8903 NE Koura Road780-1928 • [email protected] www.hazelcreekmontessori.com

Hyla Middle SchoolServes grades 6, 7 & 8, focusing on middle school development with participatory curriculum, small classes & strong connections with teachers.7861 Bucklin Hill Road842-5988 • www.hylamiddleschool.org

Island Children’s Montessori SchoolPreschool & kindergarten. Fun Fridays, Summer Camps for children, & Love & Logic Seminars for parents.9723 Coppertop Loop, Suite 203842-8770 • [email protected] www.islandchildrensmontessori.org

Island Cooperative PreschoolPreschoolers & parents learning together: A program of Olympic College. Classes for Children ages 1-5. A cooperative preschool through age 5. Emphasis is on the social, emotional, physical & intellectual development of each child.6894 NE Seabold Church Road842-3013 • [email protected] www.islandcoop.org

The Island SchoolRich, engaging curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade. Small class sizes and ex-tended day program.8553 NE Day Road842-0400 • [email protected] TheIslandSchool.org

Leaps and Bounds MontessoriFor ages 2½-6.13984 Toad Holler Place • 842-0852

Madrona SchoolAwakening the mind, nurturing the soul. Wal-dorf education for parent-tot, preschool, kinder-garten and grades 1-8.219 Madison Ave.855-8041 • [email protected]


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Northwest College of ArtClasses taught by professional artists and de-signers. Offers a double major B.F.A. degree in Visual Communication in 36 months.16301 Creative Drive, Poulsbo(800) 769-ARTS or (360) [email protected] or www.nca.edu

Saint Barnabas Day SchoolNondenominational preschool for ages 3-5.1187 Wyatt Way855-8969 • [email protected] www.stbbi.org/n_dayschool.htm

Saint Cecilia Catholic SchoolPreschool through eighth grade. Catholic & non-Catholic students welcome.1310 Madison Avenue842-2017 • [email protected] www.saintceciliaschool.org

Salish Sea ExpeditionsStephen W. Streufert, executive directorThis nonprofit teaches kids about Puget Sound’s marine environment through hands-on scientific inquiry aboard a 61-foot sailing research vessel/floating classroom.647 Horizon View Place NW

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Construction of the new Wilkes Elementary School building is on schedule to begin the 2012-13 school year in September, followed by razing the old school.


tance of keeping our schools strong, and it shows; our kids test in the top five per-cent of the state.”

ordway’s lewis said the support is criti-cal for his staff’s morale.

“the financial support provided by our community through the work of the foundation has been a strong message to my staff that they are valued and respect-ed,” he said. “This message has been visible in many forms – from a lemonade stand set up by 8-year-olds, car washes, a Dollar-A-Day Campaign, and having over 300 people gather for a dinner for the sole purpose of supporting education during difficult economic times.”

the January gala fundraiser is BsF’s main fundraising effort, traditionally bring-ing in $300,000 per year. Other successful events include a “Click-a-thon,” in which money can be donated online, and the Dollar-a-Day campaign, which kicks off in the spring with a community breakfast.

BSF funds support other programs, such as teacher-requested enrichment grants that can cover anything from trebuchets and math literacy to music enrichment and science fair kits for hy-pothesis-challenged parents. The Wings Autism Spectrum Disorder Program for grades K-8 receives half of its funding from the foundation.

“we feel so fortunate to be in this community where so many people have stepped up to generously support the Bainbridge Schools Foundation and pub-lic education on the island,” said wilkes’ Belt. “we can’t adequately express our thanks for the work of the foundation and the support of the community.”

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West Sound AcademyA college preparatory, independent school for grades 6-12. International Baccalaureate cur-riculum for grades 11 & 12.16571 Creative Drive, Poulsbo (360) 598-5954 [email protected] www.westsoundacademy.org

PUBlIC sCHoolsBainbridge Island School District8489 Madison AvenueMain office: 842-4714www.bainbridge.wednet.eduSuperintendent: Faith Chapel: 780-1050Curriculum & Instruction:Julie Goldsmith: 780-1067Instructional Support Services:Executive Director, Betsy Minor Reid: 780-1069Community Relations: Pam Keyes: 780-1398Business Office: 780-1061Capital Projects: 780-1595Indian Education: 780-1887Operations/Maintenance: 842-4117Transportation Services: 842-4641BISD Parent-Teacher Organizationwww.bainbridge.wednet.edu/parents/ptso

Bainbridge High School9330 NE High School RoadPrincipal: Brent PetersonGrades 9-12.Main office: 842-2634Attendance: 780-1256Counseling: 780-1251

Blakely Elementary SchoolPrincipal: Reese Ande. Grades K-4.4704 Blakely Avenue • 842-4752

Commodore Options SchoolPrincipal: Catherine CampCommodore Options School houses four school programs, with common beliefs in personalized, student-centered learning. These programs include Eagle Harbor High School 9530 High School Road (grades 9-12); Odyssey Multiage Program (grades 1-8), & the Mosaic Home Edu-cation Partnership (grades K-8).9530 High School Road • 780-1646

Ordway Elementary SchoolPrincipal: Robert Lewis. Grades K-4.8555 Madison Avenue • 842-7637

Sonoji Sakai Intermediate SchoolPrincipal: Jim Corsetti. Grades 5-6.

9343 Sportsman Club Road • 780-6500

Wilkes Elementary SchoolPrincipal: Sheryl Belt. Grades K-4.12781 Madison Avenue • 842-4411

Woodward Middle SchoolPrincipal: Mike Florian. Grades 7-8.9125 Sportsman Club Road • 842-4787

eDUCATIonAl fUnDInGBainbridge Schools FoundationExecutive Director Vicky MarsingA community-based nonprofit organization that directly supports K-12 school district funding needs.8489 Madison Avenue • 855-0530bsf@bainbridgeschoolsfoundation.orgwww.bainbridgeschoolsfoundation.com

Bainbridge Student Loan FundOne Call For All funds are used to make low-interest loans to post-secondary students in our community to defray the costs of college, university or vocational education.842-0659 • www.onecallforall.org

Spartan Booster Alumni ClubParent/student group raises money for Bain-bridge High School extracurricular activities with an emphasis on athletics.842-0593 • [email protected]

PARenTInG sUPPoRTB.I. Community ConnectionsAn innovative collaboration among many of Bainbridge Island’s social service agencies & the Health, Housing & Human Services Council.221 Winslow Way, Suite 203 • 842-9335www.bicommunityconnections.org/

Just Know Coalition Dedicated to supporting Bainbridge Island Fam-ilies. Programs are designed to build a strong nurturing community, encourage healthy and safe choices for all children, and provide relevant youth and parent [email protected] or www.justknow.org

B.I. Child Care CentersChildren’s Center (2½-6 years of age) 502 Cave Avenue • 842-6525Big Kids (K-Grade 2)8533 Madison Avenue • 842-0238


Kids’ Club: Dedicated to providing nurturing quality education; child care before and after school and summer camps.8533 Madison Avenue • [email protected] or www.biccc.org

B.I. Adoptive FamiliesCharlotte Rovelstad780-0786 • [email protected]

B.I. Special Needs FoundationSupports young adults with profound dis-abilities and their families living on Bainbridge Island. Operates Stephens House, a hands-on vocational learning center for young adults with developmental disabilities.191 Winslow Way780-1211 • [email protected] www.bispecialneedsfoundation.org

La Leche LeagueMelissa BonghiBreast feeding education & support. Meets 10 a.m. third Tuesdays at Rolling Bay Presbyterian. All preg-nant & nursing moms & their children welcome.780-3210 • [email protected] www.lllusa.org/web/WestSoundWA.html

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. second and fourth

Fridays from September through May at Island Church. Meet other moms for demonstra-tion, speakers, crafts, and support. Childcare provided. All mothers welcomed regardless of religious affiliation.Island Church; 9624 Sportsman Club Road842-4288 • [email protected]://bimops.wordpress.com

Peacock Family ServicesPromotes the healthy social & emotional devel-opment of children by providing nurturing child care, open play & enrichment within a commu-nity of support for parents & caregivers.305 Madison Avenue780-1505 • [email protected] www.peacockfamilycenter.org

Boys and Girls Club of B.I.After-school drop-in programs for grades K-8, as well as holiday, early release, spring break, and summer day camp programs. Adults & youth volunteers needed.8521 Madison Avenue (next to Aquatics Center)855-8486 • [email protected] www.bipositiveplace.org

The Teen Talking Circle ProjectTTC offers local teens weekly Teen Talking

Circles and GenderTalks Circles. Also offers adults facilitator trainings and retreats.842-3000 • [email protected] www.teentalkingcircles.org

Bainbridge Youth ServicesChampions the development of Bainbridge ado-lescents, ages 12-19. Programs include no-cost confidential counseling, job referral and com-munity service opportunities.9330 High School Road, in 100 Building842-9675 • www.bainbridgeyouthservices.org

Teen CenterThis Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District program provides Bainbridge teenagers with a safe, supervised, drug-and alcohol-free environment for recreation, study and social interaction. Meeting space is free for youth groups. Open from school dismissal until 7 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., until 10 p.m. Fri., and from 6 p.m. to midnight on Sat. Closed Sundays and holi-days. Open year-round. On the Bainbridge High School campusBusiness Hours: 842-2306After 3 p.m.: [email protected] www.biparks.org/programsandclasses/teen_center.html

Housing Resources BoardPhedra Elliott, associate directorLocal community land trust providing afford-able rentals, housing assistance programs, and home ownership to island families.250 Madrona Way NE, Suite 110B842-1909 • [email protected]

Literacy Council of Kitsap CountyOffers adult classes in reading, writing, math, ba-sic literacy & English as a Second Language (ESL).(360) 373-1539 • [email protected]

Low Vision Support Group(Visually Impaired Persons Group)Meets 1 p.m. second Wednesdays in the meet-ing room of the Bainbridge Library. Transporta-tion is available.842-4462 or [email protected] or [email protected]

Narcotics AnonymousRecovering addicts meet regularly to help each other stay clean. Meets 6 p.m. Mondays and

Fridays at the Rhododendron Apartment Com-munity Center.(877) 861-6156www.wpsana.com/meetings.shtml

National Alliance on Mental IllnessNAMI-Kitsap sponsors a monthly support group from 7-8:30 p.m. second Mondays.Jeanette Rerecich: (360) 697-5531Joan Pearson: 842-5324

Ovarian Cancer Support GroupMeets 1 p.m. third Tuesdays in the Rose Room of Harrison Hospital in Silverdale.(360) 744-4625 [email protected]

Overeaters AnonymousA 12-step program of support and recovery, OA meets every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. at Eagle Har-bor Congregational Church and Wednesdays at 5 p.m. at Island Terrace Apartments clubhouse.www.oa.org

Parkinson’s Support GroupMeets most first Mondays at 1 p.m. at the Phelps Road Fire Station. Call ahead to verify. Lana Gillis: (360) 779-7178

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Peninsula Community Health Ser-vicesA community-based nonprofit organization that provides primary medical care services for children and adults in Kitsap County. Ser-vices are charged on a sliding scale based on income. Also accepts DSHS/medical coupons, Basic Health, Medicare and other private insur-ance. Low-cost dental services available at the Bremerton clinic.Poulsbo: (360) 779-1963PCHS administration: (360) 478-2366www.pchsweb.org

B.I. Senior Community CenterProvides programs that promote the health, so-cial, educational, nutritional, transportation and other needs of adults 55 and older. Services include cultural, social, recreational and travel opportunities, a thrift shop and hot lunches on weekdays. Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Volunteer opportunities available.370 Brien Drive842-1616 • [email protected]

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Agate Passage Friends MeetingQuaker silent meeting for worship, 10 a.m. Sun-days in Seabold Hall, 14451 Komedal Road. A fellowship period follows, 11 a.m.-noon. Craig Jacobrown: (360) [email protected] www.agatepassagefriends.org

Bahai’s of Bainbridge IslandMonthly introduction meetings. Holds first Sun-day interfaith devotional meetings. Also weekly children’s classes, and meditation and arts time.780-0835

Bainbridge Bible ChapelServices Sundays at 10 a.m.9010 Miller [email protected] http://thebibleisonebook.blogspot.com/p/bainbridge-bible-chapel.html

Bainbridge First Baptist ChurchSunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday morning wor-ship 11 a.m. and evening 6 p.m.8810 Madison Avenue842-3022 • [email protected] www.bainbridgefirstbaptist.org

Bethany Lutheran ChurchSundays: 8:30, 9:30, and 10 a.m.7968 Finch Road842-4241 • [email protected] www.bethanyofbainbridge.org

Cedars UnitarianUniversalist ChurchCo-ministers Barbara ten Hove and Jaco ten Hove. Meets 10 a.m. Sundays at Island School.8553 NE Day Road780-0373 • [email protected] www.cedarsuuchurch.org

Chavurat Shir HayamAn unaffiliated, participatory, inclusive chavurah celebrating the full Jewish calendar. Religious education provided.(206) 567-9414 • www.shirhayam.org

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsBishop Bradford Hepworth. Worship 10 a.m. Sundays. Sunday School 11:20 a.m.

8677 Madison Avenue • 780-5544

Congregation Kol ShalomRabbi Mark S. GlickmanServices are 9:30 a.m. Saturdays. Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. All interested in Judaism are welcome to regular Shabbat ser-vices and holiday celebrations. Offers a full re-ligious education program, from pre-K through adult and specialized Hebrew and B’nai Mitzvah programs and community learning classes.9010 Miller Road 842-9010 • [email protected]

Cross Sound ChurchDavid Sellers, pastorServices at 10 a.m. Sundays at the Commons at Bainbridge High School.842-6898 • [email protected] www.CrossSound.org

Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, United Church of ChristRev. Dee Eisenhauer, pastorServices 9:30 a.m. Sundays. An inclusive, pro-gressive, and welcoming Christian community; “thinking people who take the Bible seriously but not literally.”105 Winslow Way 842-4657 • www.eagleharborchurch.org

First Church of Christ, ScientistServices & Sunday School 10 a.m. Sundays. Tes-timony meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Read-ing room located at 295 Winslow Way open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. M-F 3-7 p.m. Thursdays. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursdays 11 a.m.-7 p.m.1261 Madison Ave • 842-5205http://homepage.mac.com/halfmac/CS-BI/CSB/Home.html

Grace Episcopal ChurchBill Harper, vicarServices: 8 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. Sundays;10:30 a.m. service & Bible Study Wednesdays.8595 Day Road NE842-9997 [email protected] www.gracehere.org

H.O.P.E. Center for Christian UnityRev. Robert BilySunday service 11 a.m.9191 Moran Road842-4915 • [email protected] www.lifestaff.org

Island ChurchGrant & Jenni Brewster, pastorsServices 10 a.m. on Sundays.9624 Sportsman Club Road

842-4288 • [email protected]

Nipponzan MyohojiBuddhist TempleSenji Kanaeda, Rev. Gilberto PerezPrayer, meditation at 6 a.m., 5:30 p.m. daily. Sunday morning prayer & breakfast.6154 Lynwood Center Road780-6739 or (206) [email protected] • www.nipponzan.net

Port Madison Lutheran ChurchLori Hoyum, pastorSundays: 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. worships;9:45 a.m. Sunday school & bible study.14000 Madison Avenue • 842-4746www.pmlc.wordpress.com

Rolling Bay Presbyterian ChurchReverend Marty Shelton-Jenck, pastor9 a.m. traditional service & 11 a.m. contempo-rary service Sundays. Adult education Sundays.11042 Sunrise Drive842-3098 • [email protected] www.rbpres.org

Saint BarnabasEpiscopal ChurchRev. Dr. Dennis S. Tierny, rectorServices Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Thursday 9:15 a.m.1187 Wyatt Way NW842-5601 • [email protected] www.stbbi.org

Saint Cecilia Catholic ChurchRev. Emmett H. Carroll, pastorMass at 5 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m., 10 a.m. &7 p.m. Sundays.1310 Madison Avenue842-3594 • [email protected] www.saintcparish.org

Seabold United Methodist ChurchSunday worship at 9-10:30 a.m.; Sunday school during the 10:30 service for preschool through youth.6894 Seabold Church Road842-3622 • [email protected] www.seaboldumc.org

Spiritual Enrichment Centerof West SoundMinistry, Michael BogarMeets 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Island Music Center.10598 Valley Road • 842-1015 [email protected] www.spiritualenrichmentcenter.org

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the park district is also in the process of purchasing from private landowners about 30 acres in the northwest corner of the Gazzam Lake Preserve (see be-low), which would ensure that the large preserve’s unique wildlife habitat would not have a paved road running through part of it.

Although not technically open to the public, the city-owned farmland of Day Road Farm underscores an interest in locally grown food. The year 2012 ush-ers in the formal management of this 60 acres of agricultural land by the non-profit Friends of the Farms.

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Eagledale offers an ambitious little park near the south shore of Eagle Har-bor, including a cultural arts building and pottery kiln. there is a fenced, off-leash dog area; play equipment; a covered picnic area; tennis, sports, and volleyball courts; a stone labyrinth and a fine view of Mount Rainier, all on 6.7 acres off rose Avenue.

plans are also in the works to extend Blakely trails to 50-acre Pritchard Park, which sprawls along the south shore of the mouth of Eagle Harbor. While part of Bill point is closed to the public for industrial cleanup, the sandy beach to the west is one of the most popular on the island. After more than a decade of hard work by its many supporters, the Bainbridge Island Japanese Ameri-can Exclusion Memorial was dedicat-ed on Aug. 6, 2011, during the annual Japanese American picnic at pritchard Park, which can be reached by parking at the foot of taylor Avenue.

For a secluded escape, Gazzam Lake Preserve and contiguous properties of-fer more than 444 mostly wooded acres, including a quiet 14-acre freshwater lake/wetland area. most folks head up Marshall Road past the recycling center and park at the north gate. For a real workout try the shore-to-shore walk.

park at lynwood Center and hike 100 yards up point white drive to the trail-head at Schel-Chelb Estuary. Follow the path north across Baker hill road and hike west until you see a sign for the next access road and trailhead. this rugged trail goes up through the Peters property to deer path lane, where you can jog left to the back entrance of Gaz-zam lake.

At the north end of the lake, turn left and follow the signs down to the Close property. After a final precipitous hike, take a rest and enjoy the reward for your labor: an expanse of rocky beach on the banks of the spectacular port orchard narrows.

two satellite properties off Crystal Springs Drive are well worth exploring. the Gazzam Beach property, Close Beach, stretches 550 feet along the rocky beach near the foot of Baker hill road. An upland area includes seven rough acres of green space. The park has no amenities at this point but offers spacious views. Just to the south, point white pier, a former mosquito Fleet and ferry dock, is an ideal spot for fishing and scuba diving.

located a few miles north of Gazzam Lake Preserve at 8395 Fletcher Bay Road is Island Center Park, which includes an historic community hall and a picnic area on its three acres.

the 90-year-old facility has a rich and varied history, and has a large room, cor-ner stage for a variety of uses, a kitchen and two bathrooms. when park classes are not in session, the facility available for rent from the park district.

Waterfront Park on Eagle Harbor is one of several green spaces tucked into the Winslow area. Its 5.5 acres bridges downtown to the harbor and features a covered picnic building, tennis courts, a lower picnic area, bandstand and boat launch. The connecting Waterfront Trail begins at the ferry and runs west along

the water before turning up into down-town winslow.

Hawley Cove, just east of winslow, offers good ferry watching and, at low tide, 330 feet of driftwood-strewn beach. Its 12 acres include a boardwalk through a wooded upland and a lower marsh. reach the park from either of two direc-tions. From winslow, hike down hawley way past the sewer plant, then scramble over the driftwood and you’re there. or park off Wing Point Way, near Azalea Avenue, and look for the trailhead. Fol-low the wooded path and fork left at the bottom to find the beach.

Camp Yeomalt is a long-time scout camp with trails on three acres at the corner of Yeomalt and park Avenue. the classroom and Depression-era log cabin with performance stage are available for rental.

At the southwest corner of Aaron and grand avenues, Aaron Avenue Tot Lot is a small playground with horseshoe pits and a picnic table.

Kenneth H. Gideon Park is a 2.5-acre playground and field at the corner of grow Avenue and gideon lane. pro-

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360.930.8145Toll Free 1-855-GoQuiltingwww.quiltedstrait.com

Open 10-5Seven days a week

Contact us www.portgambleweddings.com ph: 360.297.8074

Port Gamble Historic MuseumThe story began in 1853, when two strong-willed and smart businessmen: Andrew Jackson Pope and Frederick Talbot, from East Machias, Maine ventured west aboard the steamship Oregon......

Visit our website or call for hours and museum information360.297.8078 • www.portgamble.com

The Artful EweHand-Dyed Yarns & Spinning Fibers

www.theartfulewe.com360-643-0183

Spinning Wheels, Looms and Supplies for the Fiber Artist

www.PortGambleGuestHouses.com 360.297.5114

Affordable private waterfront vacation rentalsconveniently located in north Kitsap County.

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Affordable private waterfront vacation rentalsconveniently located in north Kitsap County.

www.PortGambleGuestHouses.com (360) 930-8783

Beautiful waterfront vacation rentals in historic Port Gamble.

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Craft Artisans Jewelers • Unique Gifts 360.930.8437 • in Port Gamble

Tea Room at Port Gamble

Breakfast, Lunch, High Tea, Themed Victorian Tea Parties,

Food & Wine Pairings

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Sunday Champagne

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chef Walter Santschi

Bistro by Night

“Fine Dining at a Reasonable Price”

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Fridays & Saturdays until 8pm

32279 Rainier St. • Port Gamble(360) 297-4225 • www.tearoomatportgamble.com

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2. The Dauntless Bookstore360.297.4043

3. Wise Oaks: Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork 206.795.3267

4. Port Gamble Historic Museum360.297.8078

5. Port Gamble General Store & Cafe360.297.7636

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7. Tango Zulu Imports360.297.3030


Tango Zulu ImportsFair Trade

Artisan Gifts From Around The World

32319 Rainier NEPort Gamble, WA360-297-3030

tangozuluimports.com

• New & Used Books

• NW Artist Gallery & Sales• Special Gifts

32220 Rainier Ave NE • Port Gamble360.297.4043

[email protected]://dauntlessbooks.com

• NW Artist Gallery & Sales

32220 Rainier Ave NE • Port Gamble360.297.4043

Olympic Outdoor CenterOlympic Outdoor CenterKayaks • Standup Paddleboards • Clothing • Accessories

and Classes for beginners to die-hard outdoor enthusiasts

32379 Rainier Ave NE • Port Gamble(360) 297-4659 www.olympicoutdoorcenter.com

Thursday - Saturday 11-8Sunday 11-6

Voted North Kitsap’sBest BBQ 2010 & 2011

www.mikesfourstarbbq.com

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Breakfast, lunch, NW beer/wine & cocktails

served daily!

32400 Rainier Ave. NE• 360.297.7636 www.portgamblegeneralstore.com

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11. Port Gamble Weddings & Events360.297.8074

12. Quilted Strait360.930.8145

13. Port Gamble Guest Houses360.297.5114

14. Second Spring360.536.4800

15. Terrapin Farms360.697.7388

16. Gamble Bay Coffee360.297.4787

17. Mike’s Four Star BBQ360.297.4227


Shop Downtown Poulsbo

18946 Front Street • Downtown Poulsbo360-779-3322 • www.blueheronjewelry.com

18946 Front Street • Downtown Poulsbo

BLUE HERON JEWELRY CO.

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BUILDING MEMORIES BY CREATING A CUSTOM, ONE-OF-A KIND LIFELONG KEEPSAKE THAT

EMBODIES YOUR UNIQUE VISION

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LIFELONG KEEPSAKE THAT

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Open Daily • Downtown Poulsbowww.kitchenkarousel.com

360-697-4006

Kitchen Karousel

• Speciality baking items• Hard to fi nd kitchen gadgets• Cedar & Alder roasting planks• Gourmet foods & cookie cutters• Krumkake irons & Lefse grills

Best Kitchen Shop in Kitsap!

Poulsbo

18937 Front St • Poulsbo• (360) 598-4016Dine In • Carry Out • Delivery • Fresh Slices All Day

Newly Remodeled!

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19006 Front Street, Suite 100Downtown Poulsbo • 360-930-8446www.burratabistro-paellabar.com

Authentic Italian Cuisine Spanish-inspired Tapas & Paella

(360) 697-669918937 Front Street NE • Downtown Poulsbo

Quality handcrafted gifts with a touch of country

360-779-2997 • On The Marina360-779-2997 • On The Marina360-779-2997 • www.sheilasportside.com

Sheila’s Port Side Restaurant & Bar

Voted Best Breakfast in North Kitsap!2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011

18779 Front St • Downtown Poulsboon the Waterfront

TASTING ROOM OPEN FRI - SAT 4-8PM

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Feel The VelkommenLIBERTYBAY BOOKS

Indie Bound Is... CommunityWe play a role in our neighborhood because we support other

local businesses and understand the importance of reinvesting the money back into our community.

360.779.5909 - 18881-D Front St.www.libertybaybooks.com

We play a role in our neighborhood because we support otherlocal businesses and understand the importance of reinvesting

ebooks available here

Authentic Italian Cuisine

Open Daily • 18830 Front St. • Downtown Poulsbo 360-697-8466 • www.sogno-di-vino.com

Dinner for Two Menu

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Wednesdays & Sundays

Sogno Sunset Daily Specialsin the bar 4:30-6:00 daily

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18928 Front St. • Downtown Poulsbowww.tizleys.com • (360) 394-0080

RUSTIC FOOD & FINE SPIRITS

Breakfast • LunchDinner • Full Bar

European Fare • Craft Brew • Deck Dining

19043 Front St • Downtown Poulsbo(360) 394-8300 • www.thedancewithin.com

The Dance WithinInternational Dance Studio Oasis Boutique&

Fitness • Fashion • Fun!• Classes specializing in International & Belly Dance for

toddler through adults, prenatal & special needs• Unique fashions and dance accessories

• Pre-paid punch cards • Drop-in rates availble

European, Scandanavian & Dutch Specialty Foods

Serving Poulsbo, Boaters, and the World18882 Front St • Downtown Poulsbo

(360) 779-8430 www.marinamarket.com

Refridgerated Foods Groceries Canned Seafood Candy & Licorice,Shrine

Open 7 Days a Week(360) 779-6265 • 18833 Front Street • Downtown Poulsbo

Voted Best Gift Shop 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011

“AN EXHILARATING SHOP FOR INTOXICATING PEOPLE”OVER 500 CRAFT BEERS

18928 Front St • Downtown Poulsbowww.europabottleshop.com

360.394.0082

• Grief, Loss & Bereavement• Trauma & Transitions • End of Life Issues

Nani BaranPsychotherapy & Grief Counseling

206.407.3256 18978 Front St • Poulsbo Satori Well Being Center

[email protected] • www.nanibaran.comLGBTQ & ASL clients welcome


EAT • STAY • PLAYScandinavian-themed Art

Music • Books • SweatersJewelry • Linens• Novelty

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Scandinavian Specialties & Fine European Gifts

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www.nordicmaid.com

The Nordic Maid

360-779-986318954-C Front St. • Downtown Poulsbo

18820 Front St., Suite 210 • Poulsbo(360) 689-4156www.micheleinteriors.com

Michele Doyle, Interior Designer

I LISTEN, I CARE, WE CREATE

• Residential & Commercial Interior Design• Kitchen & Bath Design• Space Planning and more

Voted BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER in North Kitsap“2010 & 2011” by Best of North Kitsap Herald

18978 Front St. • Downtown Poulsbo360-930-0200 • www.thorshn.com

Special Events • Weddings Conferences

Events• Bingo: 6pm Every Wed.

• Kaffe Stua11am Every Wed.

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18891 Front Street, Poulsbo • 360-779-5209www.poulsbosonsofnorway.com

Special Events • Weddings

Est. 1916

Memberships OPEN to the Public

Rooms for rent to suit any event

HARE & HOUNDSP U B L I C H O U S E

Best Local Beer Line-up & Fresh Cask

(360) 440-9583 • www.harenhoundspub.com

Always Family FriendlyCheck our website for

upcoming events

Corner of Jensen & Front St. • Downtown Poulsbo

Gi� s of Promise12 Step Books, Tapes, Gi� s & Medallions

Inspirational Gi� s for all occasions

360.598.580019010 Front St, Suite 100 (across from Sons of Norway)

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posed improvements include new play equipment and trail upgrades.

Ballplayers of all sizes can boot balls or take a few practice swings at the ten-acre property of Sands Avenue Ball Fields. A regulation soccer pitch and Babe Ruth baseball diamond (with grass infield) have vaulted the park to the pin-nacle of island ball facilities.

Rotary Park is another stop for slug-gers with two baseball fields and a picnic area on 10 acres. it’s on weaver Road, between High School Road and wyatt way.

Strawberry Hill Park, west of town, is a decommissioned nike missile site from the Cold war era and the hQ for park district activities.

Aside from offices, the park hosts a tennis court, baseball and softball diamonds, a football field, a play area, a covered picnic area, and an indoor mini gym (call the park district at 842-2306 for programs and rental) all on 25 acres. Also here: a world-class skateboard park, the Rotary Skate Bowl (helmets required). The park is off High School road, between Fletcher Bay and sports-man Club roads.

Grand Forest, a 240-acre park in sev-eral parts, anchors a mid-island green-way and wildlife corridor. true to its name, the parcels include 75-year-old evergreen forest, wetlands and wildlife habitat that are popular with hikers, bik-ers and equestrians.

Access the 2-mile marked trail in grand Forest West and the small parking lot on Miller Road. A 2007 Land Trust acquisi-tion will eventually open a public corri-dor between the western and northern portions of grand Forest.

the 1.2-mile Forest to Sky Trail be-gins at Grand Forest on Miller Road and dives west into robust woodland. visitors cross a thriving wetland on a boardwalk and the ruts of a historic logging road

before arriving at Battle Point Park.

Though known mostly for its World war ii military installations, Battle Point Park was named for a much earlier skirmish between a resident suquamish band and raiders from a northern tribe. the park’s 90 acres of open space in-clude two ponds (complete with ducks), picnic areas and a shelter, a smooth jog-ging/walking trail, a fitness course, sev-eral soccer and softball fields, two tennis courts, a roller hockey court, a sand volleyball court, two basketball courts, horse area, and community gardens.

the park is also home to the Kids Up! playground and the refurbished Transmitter Building, which hosts youth gymnastics and an indoor play area. the Battle Point Astronomical As-sociation (www.bpastro.org) has an astronomy center in the former “helix house.” to reach the park, take miller road to Arrow point drive.

From the northern end of Battle Point take a trail across Frey Avenue to find Fairy Dell Park, a 2.5-acre nature area. the park includes shoreline access at the base of a sylvan ravine.

Meigs Park is a 120-acre inland wet-land and wildlife habitat intended for nature study. it is covered by a conserva-tion easement held by the land trust. Access is off SR-305 and Koura Road.

Ted Olson Nature Preserve encom-passes 15 acres of woods with a .3-mile nature trail, a small natural amphitheater and parking for 10 vehicles. The park is on north madison Avenue, just south of wilkes elementary.

For a day out with a hoofed compan-ion, Manzanita Park offers 120 acres of woods laced with horse and pedestrian trails. Its 2.27-mile nature trail is best enjoyed in late summer and early fall. there is also a covered picnic shelter and a controlled group camping area. The park is next to the saddle Club off day road west.

Hidden Cove Ball Fields, located on

Phelps Road (northeast off Day Road and SR-305), hosts ball fields and access to an extensive trail network. The 9.5-acre site has a Little League field and a soccer practice area.

take a trail north to Hidden Cove Park and another six-acre parcel, which has space for picnics, 200 feet of shore-line and a dock for small watercraft.

nearby T’Chookwap Park, main-tained by the park district, is a half-acre water view property on Spargur Loop road, with a footpath to the bluff over-looking Port Madison.

Facing east on Puget Sound, Fay Bainbridge Park showcases a 1,420-foot sandy beach with impressive drift-wood piles. It also has the only overnight camping facilities on the island, with 36 standard sites, 26 water-only hookup sites and 10 primitive spaces for tents.

the park, which previously was a state parks property, includes a play area, two covered picnic facilities, volleyball and campfire pits. Find the 17-acre park off sunrise drive.

West Port Madison Nature Pre-serve has 13 acres with 0.2-mile of trail and picnic shelters, barbecue pits, and bird watching. From SR-305, follow west port madison road to County park Road and turn right.

Bloedel Reserve, just north of port madison, is an internationally renowned public garden composed of 150 acres of forest, stately gardens, ponds, meadows, and the Bloedel family’s former estate home. This renowned garden welcomes the public. Go east on Agatewood Road to the gated entrance.

Located deep inside Eagle Harbor off Weaver Avenue, the 4-acre Strawberry Plant Park property, once a berry can-nery and commercial center, underwent shoreline restoration in 2011. it offers wildlife habitat, a non-motorized boat launch, picnic area, 80-foot wide view corridor, and a walking path with water access.

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Bainbridge Island FarmsStrawberries, 9 a.m. until sold out or 4:30 p.m., daily in June at the Day Road farm stand; rasp-berries in July. Christmas trees and wreaths in December; call for hours. Spring asparagus at B.I. Farmers’ Market. Squash and pumpkins at Suymatsu Farm Pumpkin Patch in October.13610 Manzanita Road & 9229 Day Road.842-1429 • [email protected]

Bainbridge Island BlueberriesGordon & Christine WilsonYou-pick blueberries and flowers; Noble fir wreaths, Thanksgiving through Christmas. U-cut flowers and bouquets in summer and fall. Call first for hours.11054 N. Madison Avenue842-6116 or [email protected]

B.I. Vineyards & WineryAward-winning wines from island vineyard.8989 Day Road.842-9463 • [email protected] www.bainbridgevineyards.com

Butler Green Organic FarmAmy Kuhl/Brian MacWhorterCertified organic vegetables and herbs, flowers and eggs. Available local meats: eggs, lamb, chicken, pork sausage. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.10152 Valley Road(360) 620-5181 • [email protected] www.butlergreenfarms.com

D.A.M. RanchAnn MorseRegistered Suffolk sheep, locker lamb, beef, eggs, peacocks, flowers, basil and more. Call before visiting.10175 Torvanger Road780-6953 • [email protected]

Eagle Herb GardensMedicinal and culinary herbs and perennials. By appointment only. 5276 Taylor Avenue • 842-7284

Farmhouse OrganicsAnne & Peter WeberA 5-acre certified organic farm producing mixed vegetables, berries, herbs, eggs, edible flowers.3785 Lincoln Road Poulsbo(360) 394-7754

Harmony Acres FarmMary & Jim HarmonSustainably grown vegetables, salad mix, herbs, flowers & berries. Handspun yarn & knitted goods from llamas & local sheep. Worms and worm products.6852 New Brooklyn Road842-9672 • [email protected] www.harmonyacres.com

Holly Lane GardensPatti DusbabekCSA subscriptions. Flowers, herbs, fruit, vegeta-bles, eggs, vinegars, jams/jellies, dried wreaths. The 8.6-acre property has bed-and-breakfast; hosts weddings and events in garden settings.9432 Holly Farm Lane842-8959 • [email protected] www.hollylanegardens.com


11216 Sunrise Drive NE • Rolling Bay • 206-842-7678(corner of Sunrise & Valley, across from Bay Hay & Feed) • Mon-Fri 8AM - 5PM

2 Year / 24,000 MileWarranty on All Repairs

We’re Twice as Goodand Willing to Prove it!

Shuttle VanTo & From ANYWHERE on the Island!

Summer MarketTown Square at City Hall Park

Saturdays, 9am - 1pm • April 14 - Nov. 10

Extended Hours 9am - 2pm • July 7 - Sept. 1

Winter MarketEagle Harbor Congregational Church

Saturdays, 10am - 3pm • Nov. 17 - Dec. 22

www.bainbridgefarmersmarket.com for info

JOIN US!

Where Our Community GrowsWelcome to the

BainbridgePublic Library For 50 years your home

for lifelong learning1270 Madison Ave.

at High School Road

Open Mon-Sat • Closed Sun and Holidays

Local farming

Island Grown FarmDanny RodriguezStrawberries (July-Oct.), eggs, tomatoes, corn, squash & flowers.6677 Kojima Road • 842-6911

Laughing Crow FarmBetsey WittickSpecialty garlic, heirloom potatoes, veg-etables and flowers, grown sustainably. Horse-drawn wagon rides. Call first.8997 Day Road 842-3516 • [email protected]

Meadowhawk FarmKrista MartinDahlias & cut flowers, culinary & tea herbs, salad greens, seeds and native plants.842-2804 • [email protected] www.meadowhawkfarm.com

Paulson FarmsMike Paulson & Carol RolphVegetables, herbs, flowers, trees avail-able at B.I. Farmers’ Market & at the farm weekends from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.13670 Manzanita Road842-4207 • www.paulsonfarms.com

Persephone FarmRebecca Slattery; Louisa BrownOldest Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program serving the Island. Also at Bainbridge Farmers’ Market. Extensive selection of sustainably grown vegetables, salad greens, edible & cut flowers & herbs.Indianola (360) 297-1877 • www.persephonefarm.com

Port Madison Goat Farm & DairySteve & Beverly PhillipsGrade A goat dairy producing cheeses & yogurt. Available at local farmers’ market.15015 Sunrise Drive842-4125 • [email protected]

Rolling Bay FarmAdrienne WolfeEggs, pork, turkey, lamb by pre-order.855-1850 • [email protected] www.rollingbayfarm.com

Suyematsu FarmAkio Suyematsu & Karen Selvar


Apple Tree Cove Animal Hospital11254 NE East 2nd • Kingston

(360) 297-2898 • www.kingstonvet.com

Apple Tree Cove Animal Hospita

Gentle compassionate care for your pets in a vet hospital the

community can count on.

Bill Barrow & Chris MillerManaging Brokers

10048 NE High School Rd Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

(206) 842-1733 exts. 105 & 124 www.BainbridgeNeighbors.com

Perseverance - nothing in the world can take it’s place

Bill BarrowCRS, SRES

Chris MillerGRI, CNE

• New 10,000 sq.ft. Shop• Diesel, Heavy Machinery Repair & Welding• 3 Fully Equipped Service Trucks• Over 100 Years Combined Experience

ASE Certifi ed Mechanics

Certifi ed EmergencyVehicle Technicians

Authorized DOT Inspection Station

FROM YOUR DIESEL TRUCK, RV, MARINE ENGINES & BEYOND!

Locally Owned & Operated for Over 10 Years

(360) 638-0044 or (360) 620-9589www.flyingwrench.com

FARMS: Continued on page 77

Jessica Hoch/For the Review

As part of the Educulture Project, kids learn about growing food at Hey Day Farm.


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Stop by our tasting room for aBeer or a sampler!

Tasting Room Hours:Mon-Wed: 2:00-6:00pm • Thurs-Sat: 2:00-9:00pm

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Open 7 days a weekMon - Thur 11-9pm Fri - Sat 10:30-9pm

19559 Viking Ave NW#A, Poulsbo

360-779-6336

Taqueria los Cazadores

25% OFFMonday - Thursday 3 - 5pm

Enchiladas • Tortas • California Burrito • Tacos & Burritos • And More

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The BEST Mexican Food in Town

Punch cards available!

1304 West Sims WayPort Townsend

19470 Viking Ave., Ste. 202BPoulsbo

360-697-6500

866-647-6814

Matthew O HubbardCustomer Service Representative

19470 Viking Ave NW Suite 202BPoulsbo, WA 98370

Office: (360) 697-6500Fax: (360) [email protected]

Auto, Home, Business & Life24-Hour Customer Service

[email protected] www.allstatestateagencies.com/WHubbard

We help people plan and protecttheir � nancial futures.

Matthew Hubbard

360-697-5300Viking Junction

19470 Viking Ave. NW, Suite 100 • Poulsbo

Ken’s Northwest Automotive

Alignment • Complete Auto Repair • Brakes

697-2464 19470 Viking Ave Suite 201, Poulsbo

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On-Site Maintenance and Repairs19479 Viking Ave. NW - Poulsbo • 360-697-3300

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CLARK’S AUTO & DIESEL REPAIR INC.

FULL SERVICE SHOP

• Heavy Truck & Equipment• D.O.T. Inspections• Excavators & Trailers

• Diesel Pick-Ups• Automotive• Domestic & Imports

• Welding• RV Chassis Repair Repair


Kitsap Tire

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Ken’sNorthwest

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Sound Brewery

Taqueria Los Cazadores

Rumple New Skins

Peninsula Paint

Viking Ave. Junction

WylandInteriorDesign

Poulsbo MassageFishPark

MartinsonHouse

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• Tires• Belts• Hoses• Brakes• Shocks• Struts• Alignment• Exhaust• Batteries

• Tune Up• Suspension• Cooling• Oil Changes• Air Conditioning• Electrical• Wheel Bearing Service• UHAUL

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20245 Viking Ave. Poulsbo360-779-9900 • 206-842-3400

www.kitsapt ire.comWE PERFORM ALL THESE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

CARPET • VINYL • TILE • LAMINATES • LAMINATED FLOORING • WALLPAPER

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19860 Viking Ave. NW • Poulsbo, WA 98370 • 360-779-7911

More Than Just a Carpet Store!

360.779.4655 • www.wylandinteriordesign.com

CUSTOM KITCHEN

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yland Interior Design, inc.

visit our showroom 20301 bond rd ne, suite 130 poulsbo

www.PoulsboRedApple.com20441 Viking Ave NW • Poulsbo

360.779.4422 - 7am-10pm 7 days a week

Poulsbo Red APPle MARket FoR All YouR Needs!

$5 oFF$5 oFFMust present coupon on purchase. One coupon per client.

Cannot combine w/any other offer. Poulsbo location only. Exp. 6/30/12

Any grocery purchase of $25 or more.

Therapeutic & Relaxing• Swedish • Deep Tissue • Medical • Hot Stone

360.626.0729 • 360.860.0150 • www.poulsbomassage.com20301 Bond Rd, Suite 150 • Poulsbo

Lic# MA00006143

Open 7 daysTaking appts 9am - 9pm

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20530 Viking Way • Poulsbo M-F 7-5:30 • Sat 8-4 • Sun 9-3

360.779.6995

Your Locally Owned Premium Paint Store

SAVE $5 OFFPer Gallon

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Exp. 12/31/12

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Clarks Auto& Diesel Inc.

AnIMAl WelfAReKitsap Humane SocietyFinds permanent homes for pets and provides income-based, low-cost spay/neuter.9167 Dickey Road, Silverdale(360) 692-6977 • www.kitsap-humane.org

Kitsap Animal Rescue & EnforcementJake Shapley, Animal Rescue Chief/Ops Director 24/7 emergency call response, animal cruelty investigations, removal of pets/livestock from roads, K-12 and public education.9167 Dickey Road, Silverdale(360) 692-6977, ext. [email protected] www.kitsap-humane.org


When you need storage, make it RELIABLE.SIZES 5x5 TO 10x30 (Some heated. Sizes are approximate)

9551 New Brooklyn Rd NE, Bainbridge Island (Across from HQ Fire Station)

206-842-8781www.reliablestorage.com

• Resident Managers - We Live On Site!• Boxes, Locks and Packing Supplies• 7-Day Access: 6AM - 9PM• Monitored Fire Alarm Systems• Wide Aisles - Large Truck Access

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Healing body, mind & spirit5 Element Acupuncture

Chinese herbal medicine

Island Massage& Acupuncture

533 Madison Ave., Suite D(206) 842-7706

www.healingandmore.com

Maria Cook, LMT, LaC

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1-866-694-CARS (2277) • 360-697-4066Toll Free Bainbridge Island • 206-624-555320201 Front Str NE • POULSBO, WA(Located at the head of Liberty Bay)

IF WE DON’T HAVE ITWE’LL FIND IT!EVERY SALE EVERY TIME

• 90 Day 3000 Mile Warranty• Two Keys• Ownerʼs Manual• Full Tank of Gas

• First Oil Change• 48 Hour Money Back Guarantee You donʼt like it? Bring it back!• ALWAYS LOTS OF SMILES!

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WE’LL BUY YOUR CAR –PAID FOR OR NOT!

Best DealarshipBest Auto Repair

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360-779-5533 19360 Viking Avenue N.W., Poulsbo

www.libertyshores.com

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITYALZHEIMER’S COMMUNITY

MomMom always took care of me....

At Liberty Shores I know the care continues.

At Liberty Shores Assisted Living Community and Harbor House Alzheimer’s Community, we understand the needs of your loved ones.

Raspberries in July. U-pick pumpkins & straw bale maze in Oct. on historic farmland. Ready-cut Christmas trees. Day Road Farm Stand & B.I. Farmers’ Market.9229 Day Road E.842-1429 • [email protected] www.suyematsufarm.com

Sweetlife FarmNancy & Bob FortnerApproved kitchen, using pesticide-free fruit, berries, herbs & flowers.9631 Summerhill Lane842-6577 • [email protected] www.sweetlifefarm.com

Triple L Circle Bee RanchNatural raw honey & pollen from BI bees. Yellow jacket, bee & wasp removal by appointment. 11440 Olympic Terrace • 842-1210

White Goose & Gorse FarmIrmgard GraboFlowers, herbs, native plants, rare perennials, trees and shrubs. Goose eggs in season. Open weekends spring through fall.9180 Holly Farm Lane • 842-6724

Farmers’ Market AssociationBainbridge Island Farmers’ Market meets April-Oct. at the Town Square on Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Winter Market runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m. the six Saturdays preceding Christmas at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church. Open to farmers, craftspeople & concessionaires from Bainbridge & surrounding areas.855-1500manager@bainbridgefarmersmarket.comwww.bainbridgefarmersmarket.com

Friends of the FarmsCommunity land trust dedicated to keeping farm-land in cultivation through long-term leasehold agreements & providing affordable housing.221 Winslow Way, Suite 303842-5537 • [email protected] www.friendsofthefarms.org

FARMS: Continued from page 73

for all ages on Bainbridge Island(2001), in King County (1993),

in Seattle (2003) and in Poulsboif you are under 18 (1995).

WEARING A BICYCLE HELMET IS THE LAW

for all ages on Bainbridge Island

Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) of B.I./North KitsapProvides dog and cat lost-and-found services, cat adoptions, spay/neuter and vet assistance and pet care education. Cat adoption center located at 8820 Miller Road.Message Center: 842-2451Adoption Center: [email protected] www.pawsbainbridge.org

West Sound Wildlife ShelterKol Medina, executive directorA wildlife hospital and education center that saves the lives of injured, orphaned and sick wild animals; also provides Kitsap County’s only live-animal education program.855-9057 • [email protected] www.westsoundwildlife.org

ClUBsHare Raisers etc. 4-H ClubJoan Vassiliadis780-6971 • www.hareraisers4h.blogspot.com

Bainbridge Amateur Radio ClubCraig HagstromBreakfast meetings first Sat. of every month at Doc’s at 9:30 a.m. Visitors welcome.780-5585 • [email protected]

Bainbridge Island Fire CadetsBainbridge Fire DepartmentVolunteer Program Coordinator, Jay RosenbergHands-on training in fire and aid service for high school-age youth.8895 Madison Avenue • 842-7686

Bainbridge Garden ClubThe Bainbridge Island Gardening Club meets from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Monday Sept. through June at the First Baptist Church.8810 Madison AvenuePeggy Adkins: 780-2536

B.I. Genealogical SocietyDiscussion and speakers on genealogical re-search methods and resources. Meets 10 a.m.-noon third Fridays at the library.www.bigenealogy.org

Battle Point Astronomical Assoc.Promotes the study of astronomy by providing

facility, equipment, educational programs andastronomy events.842-9152 • www.bpastro.org

Boy Scouts of AmericaJim Sutton, central contactFor boys aged 5-18. Four Bainbridge Island troops.842-2441 • www.seattlebsa.org/Orca

Frog Rock Story CircleEd SheridanGenerally meets every other month to share stories and hone participants’ storytelling skills.842-4562 [email protected]

SWERV -Savvy Women Exchanging Relevant ViewsSavvy Women Exchanging Relevant Views meets from 10:30-noon the second Tuesday of the month at Seabold Community [email protected]

Teen CenterOn the Bainbridge High School campus780-9622 (after 3 p.m.) • [email protected]

Bainbridge ToastmastersTeaches communication and leadership skills. Meets noon-1 p.m. first and third Thursdays at


RICHARD L. GOFFAttorney Mediator/Arbitrator

•Copyrights, Trademarks & Patents • Licensing and Commercial Transactions • Trade Regulation – Antitrust

COUNSELING DISPUTE ASSISTANCE3541 Pleasant Beach Dr., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Phone: 206-842-3564 or 206-755-1641 [email protected]

Academic ExcellenceLeadership for Life

206.842.2017 • 1310 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Islandwww.saintceciliaschool.org

St. Cecilia Catholic School Preschool - 8th Grade

Before & After School Care, Foreign Language,Sports, Off-Island Transportation & Orchestra

Tuition Assistance Available

Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender

(206) 855-8546 [email protected]

Winslow Way Branch, 249 Winslow Way E

Barbara KayeSVP, Regional Retail Banking Manager

A 38 year banking veteran, Barbara is a Regional Retail Manager covering 13 branches in Pierce and Kitsap Counties and the Olympic Peninsula for Columbia Bank. She also manages the residential lending for the entire Columbia Bank footprint in Washington and Oregon. As a long-time resident of Bainbridge Island, the importance of maintaining a community-focused bank is a priority. Barbara remains committed to community involvement and enjoys buildingrelationships throughout the peninsula.

www.ColumbiaBank.com

208 High School Rd NE • 842-1035 249 Winslow Way E. • 842.5651

Taking ALocal Interest

Comes NaturallyTo A Local BankColumbia Bank ... all the modern

conveniences including people.

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OPEN

the Winslow Arms clubhouse.220 Parfitt Way • 842-2441http://bainbridge.freetoasthost.info/index.html

U Speak Easy ToastmastersTeaches communication and leadership skills. Meets 7-8:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednes-days at the Winslow Arms clubhouse.220 Parfitt Way • (360) [email protected] http://uspeakeasy.freetoasthost.com

Women’s Club of Bainbridge IslandKaren Sjolseth, presidentLocal, nonprofit organization open to all women of Bainbridge, fosters friendships, organizes social activities & works hand-in-hand with com-munity. Newcomers encouraged. Meets 9:30 a.m. third Thursdays at Bethany Lutheran Church.201-3203

YMCA Adventure GuidesPatrick Miller, Nation ChiefCamping and other activities for dads & their children in grades K-4.(206) 920-0526 • [email protected] www.tyeenation.com

enVIRonMenT/oUTDooRsBainbridge Island Land TrustAsha Rehnberg, executive directorPreservation and stewardship of Bainbridge Island’s natural environment.221 Winslow Way, #103842-1216 • www.bi-landtrust.org

B.I. Park District Trails Committee A volunteer group building, preserving and maintaining public island trails. Work parties fourth Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.842-3373 • [email protected] www.bainbridgeislandtrails.org

Bainbridge Island Weed WarriorsWork to combat invasive, non-native weeds on the island through public education and weed-pulling work parties.Jeannette Franks: 755-8461 Dan Hamlin: (206) [email protected] www.biparks.org/aboutus/volunteer.html

IslandWoodA 255-acre outdoor learning center to inspire life-long environmental & community stewardship.4450 Blakely Avenue855-4300 • [email protected] www.islandwood.org

Kitsap Audubon SocietyJim Ullrich, presidentPreserving the natural world through educa-tion, environmental study, & habitat protection.(360) 692-4869 • [email protected] www.kitsapaudubon.org

Natural Landscapes ProjectCara Cruickshank or Bobbie MorganEducation on water quality protection.842-4815 • [email protected] www.naturallandscapes.org

Puget Sound Restoration FundA Bainbridge Island-based nonprofit organiza-tion restoring habitat, water quality and native species in Puget Sound.780-6947 • [email protected]

Squeaky WheelsGordon BlackBainbridge bicycle advocacy group.780-2434 • [email protected] www.squeakywheels.org

Sustainable BainbridgeSupports cooperation among a broad-based net-work of local organizations, businesses, govern-ment & individuals to protect & strengthen our community’s social, environmental, & economic sustainability. Meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month excepting Sept. at B.I. Community Ctr.842-4439 • [email protected] www.sustainablebainbridge.org

B.I. Sportsmen’s ClubAlan Kasper, presidentPromotes conservation & gun safety; sponsors springtime youth fishing derby. Newly improved pistol, rifle & trap ranges.8203 Sportsman Club Road780-9374 • [email protected] www.bainbridgesportsmensclub.org

Watershed Council The Bainbridge Island Watershed Council is a volunteer citizens group that focuses on pro-tecting and improving the island’s watersheds, shorelines and wildlife habitats. Meets the sec-ond Wednesday of every other month from 7-9 p.m. at the Marge Williams Center.www.biwatershedcouncil.org

InTeRnATIonAlBainbridge-Ometepe Sister Islands AssociationFosters cultural exchange between Bainbridge Island & the island of Ometepe, Nicaragua. Sells

fair-trade coffee through Pegasus Coffee House & Town & Country Market.842-8148 • www.bosia.org

Camp SiberiaA nonprofit organization working to enrich the lives of Russian orphans & Bainbridge youth through a summer camp program.842-7036 • [email protected] www.campsiberia.org

Clear Path InternationalServing land mine accident survivors, their fam-ilies & communities in Southeast Asia. Provides medical relief to the developing world.780-5964 • [email protected] or www.cpi.org

Bainbridge Republican WomenLuncheon meeting is 11 a.m. second Wednes-days at the Wing Point Golf and Country Club.(206) 337-5543 [email protected] www.bainbridgeislandrepublicanwomen.org

Kitsap League of Women VotersLinnea Hirst & Kim Abel, co-presidentsA nonpartisan political organization that pro-motes informed & active participation of citi-zens in government & influences public policy through education and advocacy.(206) 622-8961 • [email protected] www.lwvwa.org

Kitsap County RepublicansJack Hamilton, chairExecutive Committee meetings first Monday of most months at 7 p.m. Silverdale Beach Hotel.(360) 308-9845 • www.kitsaprepublicans.org

Bainbridge Conservation VotersA local environmental advocacy group that informs the public on voter issues and the posi-tions of city officials on conservation topics. Meetings every third Monday of the month at 7pm. Everyone welcome.855-4690http://wcvoters.org/counties/kitsap/bainbridge-conservation-voters

23rd Legislative District DemocratsKol Medina, [email protected] • www.kitsap23rd.com

The Netza ProjectLisa MartinDedicated to providing equal access to quality education and literacy for indigenous children of Zihuatanejo, Mexico, while honoring their native dialects and culture.508-284-0078 • [email protected] www.netzaproject.org


By KOl MEDINA

I often hear people say that Bainbridge island is a special place. when i hear someone say this, i always ask them

this question: “what do you think makes Bainbridge a special place?”

invariably their answer focuses on the environment: the towering forests; the rolling hills dotted with open fields; the miles of shoreline with stunning views; and last, but certainly not least, the abundant wildlife. Quite literally, it’s the wildlife that bring Bainbridge’s environ-ment to life.

Bainbridge Island is home to an impres-sive array of wild animals. Throughout the course of a year, up to 41 species of mammals and 247 species of birds will make their home either on Bainbridge island or in the waters around it.

Because many of these species are highly visible, they’re an important part of what makes Bainbridge special. Think of the bald eagles flying over every part of the island; the deer wandering through our yards and, unfortunately, across our roads; the great blue herons patiently fishing in shallow waters; the coyotes hunting in a field or yipping in the dark night; the cormorants sunning their sleek, black bodies on pilings; the hungry rac-coons quietly watching you, hoping some food is left behind; the crows dropping clams onto the ferry loading dock to break them open; the myriad species of song birds gobbling millet at our bird feeders; and the sharp barking of seals just offshore.

Those are just a few of Bainbridge’s vis-ible wild animals. without these animals, Bainbridge would not be such a special place.

For me, though, the most interesting wild animals on or around Bainbridge are the ones we don’t usually see or hear. Although we humans don’t often see

them, they are an important part of the Bainbridge Island ecosys-tem and are continually shaping the environment around us.

For instance, you wouldn’t know it, but Bainbridge is home to mink and weasels, four spe-cies of bats, chipmunks and three species of squirrels, including the remarkable northern flying squir-rel. These flying squirrels don’t really “fly”; rather, they climb up trees, jump off, and glide, some-times long distances. They are also amazingly cute.

the island is also home to, or annually visited by, black bears and cougars. It’s possible that one or more bears actually live year-round on Bainbridge. And it’s certain that bears visit the island in the summer to gorge them-selves on berries. we’ve received numerous reports of bears being sighted swimming across Agate Passage, a spectacle I’d love to see someday.

As for cougars, it is highly un-likely that one is still living on Bainbridge; but it is fairly certain that one visits from time-to-time in the summer.

included in my favorite animals are opossums and mountain beavers. Both of these species are “living fossils” in the sense that they have been in exis-tence since the time of the dinosaurs. Opossums are gentle animals with many strange quirks, such as being immune to toxic snake bites and rabies. mountain beavers are really not beavers at all; they are the oldest and most primitive rodent on the planet and they only live in the temperate pacific northwest forests.

As for unusual birds, most people don’t realize that Bainbridge or the waters around Bainbridge are home to or visited

by at least five species of owls, peregrine falcons, ospreys, turkey vultures, and pelicans, not to mention the other 200-plus bird species that have been spotted here.

here at west sound wildlife shelter, we are privileged to be able to save the lives of injured, orphaned, and sick wild animals from Bainbridge Island and the greater western Puget Sound and to educate the public about the wildlife around us. we are hard at work every day doing our part to keep Bainbridge a special place.

Kol Medina is executive director of the West Sound Wildlife Shelter.

Diverse wildlife makes Bainbridge Island special

Photo by Richard Badger

Coyotes are important to the island’s ecosystem.


B.I. Sub-AgencyTues.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed weekdays 1-2 p.m.Washington State Department of Licensing, City of Bainbridge Pet Licenses. Offers vehicle tabs and registrations, boat and trailer registrations,pet licenses, and public notary service. 780-5306 or [email protected] www.bainbridgechamber.com

B.I. Farmers Market AssociationMartha Rhoden, managerSummer market is at Town Square (in front of Bainbridge Performing Arts) 9 a.m.-p.m. Satur-days, April through Oct. with live music & events. Winter Market runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m. the six Satur-days preceding Christmas at Eagle Harbor Congre-gational Church at Madison Avenue and Winslow Way. Open to farmers, craftspeople & conces-sionaires from Bainbridge & surrounding areas; contact the market for a vendor application.855-1500 • www.bainbridgefarmersmarket.com

Sustainable Business Network of Bainbridge IslandA membership-based network of locally owned businesses, organizations and citizens, dedicated to strengthening our local economy through edu-cation, networking, marketing, & the promotion of business practices and policies that are social-ly, environmentally & economically responsible.Marge Williams Office Center221 Winslow Way West842-4439 (message only) [email protected]

Bainbridge Graduate InstituteOffers state-authorized MBA programs and business classes. Curriculum focuses on sustain-ability, ethics, responsibility & entrepreneurship.284 NE Madrona Way, Suite 124855-9559 • [email protected] or www.bgi.edu

B.I. Lodging AssociationAssociation of inns, B & Bs, guest houses and rental cottages for short and extended stays on Bainbridge Island.bainbridgelodgingassociation@gmail.com.www.bainbridgelodging.com

Day Road BusinessCommunity AssociationRepresents property & business owners & employ-ees of the Day Road light-manufacturing area.13910 Ellingsen Road • 842-6140

B.I. Downtown AssociationAndrea Mackin, executive directorA Main Street organization certified by the state and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, to preserve the economic and cultural vitality of historic downtown Winslow.842-2982 • [email protected] www.bainbridgedowntown.org

City of Bainbridge IslandBainbridge Island City HallAll businesses located on Bainbridge Island must apply for a city business license. Forms may be obtained at City Hall from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, or online.280 Madison Avenue842-7633 or [email protected] www.ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us

Washington State Department of LicensingOne-stop business registration to assist busi-ness owners in understanding and meeting fed-eral, state and local licensing requirements. The process includes obtaining a Master Busi

ness Application and Unified Business Identifier number and registering a trade name. Also pro-vides specialty licenses for landscaping, painting, shipbuilding or other purposes.(360) 664-1400 or www.dol.wa.gov

Washington State Department of RevenueProvides information on business taxes and revenue collection including nonprofit organiza-tions and out-of-state and new businesses.Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wed. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed holidays.(800) 647-7706 • www.dor.wa.gov

B.I. Chamber of CommerceRex Oliver, executive directorThe first stop for tourists and new residents, the Chamber offers its member businesses group insurance, a variety of member discounts, networking and advertising opportunities, busi-ness counseling and information about island demographics and economic trends. A resource for information about business licensing and permits; it also sponsors monthly luncheon pro-grams, business mixers, seminars and several special events, including the Grand Old Fourth of July Celebration.395 Winslow Way E.842-3700 • [email protected]

Business andCommerce

Photo courtesy of the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum

Winslow Way’s business district hasn’t changed all that much since the mid-1960s.


By RICHARD D. OXlEy

W ashington’s craft distillery industry is growing quickly and Bainbridge Island offers

a glimpse of this scene through the Bain-bridge Organic Distillery, which its owner considers as one of the more unique and ethical distilleries in the state.

“people seem very interested in small-scale or specialty spirits production,” said owner Keith Barnes. “(It shows) how much more interesting the products can be when they are made by hand versus a big factory.”

Barnes opened the distillery in the sportsman park Business Complex in 2009 with his son, patrick. their first product, Legacy Organic Vodka, was pro-duced in 2010 and was soon followed by Battle point whiskey. last september the business released a gin under the mon-icker Heritage. The spirits have proven to be quite popular.

the most recent small batch of Battle Point Whiskey produced a mere 250 bot-tles. By the end of the first day, only eight bottles remained, and they sold within 15 minutes of opening the next day.

with enthusiasm for craft products, Washington now leads most states with its number of distilleries. Barnes start-ed his business just before the distilling scene’s initial boom. By July 2010, the state had only 20 licensed distilleries, but by the end of 2011 there were 38 and seven more distilleries were awaiting ap-proval at the start of 2012.

A conversation with Barnes reveals that he has an extensive knowledge of the distilling process, and the organic world — from genetically modified organisms to where to find the most organic-friendly enzymes used for distilling. With this knowledge, his distillery puts a sense of ethics in each bottle.

“when we first started, patrick and i discussed how much the environment is degraded through the ap-plication of agricultural chemicals,” Barnes said. “we decided that we wanted to do this the right way.”

At times, visitors can see the distillery’s “right way” in action. the majority of the space is occupied by the pro-duction area with no visual barriers between the tasting room and the distilling floor.

From the ground to the bottle, this distillery is a part of every step in its own unique process. distilleries in wash-ington are required to obtain at least 50 percent of their grains used for distillation from within the state. Barnes and his son have forged re-lationships with Washington wheat farmers — the grain they chiefly use. They go so far as to select the grounds on which grains are grown based on proximity to non-organ-ic crops that may cross pollinate.

Barnes also uses “old school” methods not often found in modern distilleries. For example, distilleries may use phos-phoric acid during the process to adjust ph levels. however, the production of phosphoric acid can have a large environ-mental footprint. instead, Bod uses citric acid, which hasn’t been commonly used since the 1960s, according to Barnes.

“When you are an organic distillery, many of the things that you use are old school,” Barnes said. “they’re not the current technology, [which] has grown leaps and bounds and made minerals more pure and made enzymes more ef-fective. But the byproduct of that is that

you’re using some processes that kick it out the door for being organic.”

when the ambient island air bears that saltwater scent, Barnes opens all the doors at the distillery and rolls casks of whiskey outside. the idea is that as whiskey ages, a certain percentage of the alcohol evaporates out of the barrel — distillers call it the angel’s share. As the alcohol leaves, it is replaced by the salty air adding to the unique flavor of the spirit.

Barnes hopes his distillery will continue to succeed and be sustainable, perhaps so that someday his grandchildren can take part if they so choose.

“We’re not looking to make it huge,” Barnes said. “It will get as big as it feels like it needs to get, but we’re definitely looking to drive the business and not let the business drive us.”

A distillery with a touch of salty air


Keith Barnes tests some aging whiskey.


CATeGoRICAl InDex of ADVeRTIseRs■ ALTERNATIVE HEALTH, WELLNESS & BEAUTY

Acu Shiatsu .............................................. 21Classic Hair Design ................................... 48Island Massage & Acupuncture ................ 76Kenneth L. Salon & Spa ............................ 48Moving Well / Marsha Novak ................... 21Poulsbo Athletic Club

➥ Eric Thanrem CPMT, LMP ................. 49Poulsbo Massage ..................................... 75

■ ARTS, CULTURAL, ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

Bainbridge Farmers Market ...................... 72Bainbridge Island Historical Museum ........ 29Bainbridge Island Museum of Art ............. 42Bainbridge Island Studio Tour ................... 26The Bloedel Reserve ..................................51Christmas in the Country .......................... 26Clearwater Casino Resort ......................... 34Kids’ Discovery Museum ................... 21 & 42Olympic Outdoor Center ........................... 67Port Gamble Historic Museum .................. 66

■ ASSISTED LIVING/RETIREMENT

Bainbridge Senior Living ........................... 22Harbor House & Liberty Shores ................. 77Island Health & Rehabilitation Center ....... 40Messenger House Care Center .................... 4

■ AUTO, ENGINE SUPPLY & SERVICE

Clark’s Auto & Diesel Repair, Inc. ...............74Flying Wrench .......................................... 73Ken’s Northwest Automotive .....................74Keyport Auto Repair ..................................41Kitsap Tire Center .................................... 75Liberty Bay Auto Center ........................... 76Rolling Bay Automotive ............................ 72

■ BANKING, FINANCIAL, INSURANCE & MORTGAGE

AAA Insurance ......................................... 24

Allstate Insurance ➥ Matthew Hubbard ............................74Carney-Cargill Insurance .......................... 20Edward Jones ➥ Lori Morgan ...................................... 8Farmers Insurance

➥ Dave Christensen ............................. 25Guild Mortgage ........................................ 56Kitsap Credit Union .................................. 43State Farm Insurance

➥ Phil Hillstrom ................................... 57

■ BUILDERS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

BC&J Architecture .................................... 36Fairbank Special Services ..................26 & 36John Green Land Development ................. 50Perfect Little House Company................... 50

■ DANCE/FITNESS

The Dance Within ..................................... 69The Galletta School of Dance ................... 48Poulsbo Athletic Club ............................... 48

■ EDUCATION/CHILDCARE

Bainbridge Island Childcare Centers ...........12Bainbridge Island School District............... 20Gateway Christian Schools ....................... 50Hyla Middle School .................................. 28The Island School ......................................17Kids’ Discovery Museum ................... 21 & 42Kitsap Community Resources ................... 56Montessori Country School ........................11St. Cecilia Catholic School ........................ 79Voyager Montessori Elementary School .... 54

■ LODGING

Adobe on the Sea .................................... 16Artist’s Studio .......................................... 16Bainbridge Island Lodging Association ...... 27Best Western Plus Bainbridge Island Suites ................16 & 40Guesthouse International Inns & Suites ..... 49Harbor View Guesthouse .......................... 16Holly Lane Gardens .................................. 16

Island Country Inn .................................... 16Madison Townhouses ............................... 16Patmos Lofts ............................................ 16Saxon Cottage Guest House ..................... 16Skiff Point Guest House & Retreat ............ 16Stay & Play on Bainbridge......................... 16Yeomalt Beach House............................... 16

■ MARINE

Eagledale Moorings ................................. 50Eagle Harbor Marina ................................ 27Winslow Wharf Marina .............................15

■ MEDICAL/DENTAL

Dr. Todd H. Adams, DDS ........................... 29Anderson Dental & Denture Center........... 23Bainbridge Island Ambulance Assoc. ........ 22Harrison Medical Center ........................... 78Hear for Life Audiology, LLC ..................... 20InHealth Imaging ..................................... 24Islandental ................................................13Island Family Eyecare................................ 52Island Health & Rehabilitation Center ....... 40KPS Health Plans ...................................... 33Nani Baran Psychotherapy & Grief Counseling ............................... 69Wicklund Dental ...................................... 35

■ PET SERVICES

Apple Tree Cove Animal Hospital .............. 73Companion Animal Wellness Center ......... 76Day Road Animal Hospital ........................ 57The Fluffy Ruff Dog Spa ........................... 21PAWS of Bainbridge Isl. & N. Kitsap ......... 22Winslow Animal Clinic .............................. 64

■ PHILANTHROPY

Bainbridge Community Foundation ........... 76Bainbridge Island Land Trust ..................... 23One Call for All .......................................... 4


■ REAL ESTATE & RELATED SERVICES

Action Now Property Management .......... 22Coldwell Banker McKenzie Associates ...... 30Coldwell Banker McKenzie Associates

➥ Bill Barrow & Chris Miller ................. 73Coldwell Banker McKenzie Associates

➥ Pamela Van Vleet ............................ 59Coldwell Banker McKenzie Associates

➥ Sherri Snyder ................................... 64High Point Realty Group ........................... 40Housing Resources Board ..........................12Johansson Clark Real Estate ......................11Johansson Clark Real Estate

➥ Kimberly McLaughlin ......................... 9The Madrona Group ................................. 50Puget Sound Property Management ......... 28RE/MAX Unlimited

➥ Colleen Adams ................................ 27Realogics | Sotheby’s International Realty ... 43Realogics | Sotheby’s International Realty ➥ Sonja Jones ..................................... 46Sohn Real Estate Group

➥ Kinam Sohn ......................................51Windermere Real Estate ............................. 2Windermere Real Estate ➥ Ty Evans .......................................... 88

■ RESTAURANTS, EATERIES GROCERY & LIBATIONS

Amelia Wynn Winery .................................. 6Bainbridge Island Brewing .........................51Bainbridge Farmers Market ...................... 72Bainbridge Organic Distillers ..................... 87Bainbridge Thai Cuisine .............................15Burrata Bistro & Paella Bar ....................... 68Doc’s Marina Grill..................................... 14Eagle Harbor Wine Company ...................... 6Eleven Winery ............................................ 6Fletcher Bay Winery ................................... 6Harbor Square Wine Shop & Tasting Rooms ... 6Hare & Hound Public House ..................... 70Keyport Mercantile & Deli..........................41The Loft ................................................... 70The Madison Diner ................................... 20Marina Market ......................................... 69Metro Market Catering & Cafe ................. 54Mike’s Four Star BBQ ................................ 67

Perennial Vintners ...................................... 6PHỞ T&N ................................................. 48Port Gamble General Store ....................... 67Poulsbo Woodfired Pizza .......................... 68Quiznos ................................................... 48Red Apple Market .................................... 75Rolling Bay Winery ..................................... 6Savor the Flavor / Wineries & Tour .............. 6Shelia’s Port Side Restaurant & Bar ........... 68Sogno di Vino .......................................... 69Sound Brewery ..........................................74Streamliner Diner ..................................... 25Tea Room & Bistro at Port Gamble ........... 66Tizley’s Europub ....................................... 69Taqueria El Huarache ................................ 48Taqueria Los Cazadores .............................74Town & Country Market ........................... 31Valhöll Brewing ........................................ 68Victor Alexander Winery............................. 6

■ RETAILERS & SPECIALTY STORES

Ace Hardware .......................................... 32The Artful Ewe ......................................... 66Bainbridge Gardens .................................... 4Bainbridge Rental ..................................... 63Bargain Boutique ..................................... 52Beads of Bainbridge ................................. 27Blue Heron Jewelry Co. ............................ 68Boehms Chocolates of Poulsbo ................. 70Bon Bon Confections .................................15Churchmouse Yarns & Teas ........................ 8Classic Cycle ..............................................17Closet Transfer Consignments ................... 40Danger ..................................................... 36The Dauntless Bookstore .......................... 67Director’s Gallery........................................ 9Eagle Harbor Book Co. ............................. 56Eloisa ....................................................... 42Esther’s Fabrics ........................................ 28Europa Bottleshop.................................... 69Gifts of Promise ....................................... 70Gilbert Thomes Jewelry ............................ 10Hearts & Homespun ................................. 68Indigo Plum ............................................. 68Kitchen Karousel ...................................... 68Liberty Bay Books .................................... 69The Nordic Maid ...................................... 70Olympic Outdoor Center ........................... 67

Paraffine .................................................. 26Peninsula Paint Centers ............................ 75Pretty Stick............................................... 42Quilted Strait ............................................ 66Rumple New Skins ....................................74Saisons Boutique ...................................... 69Schmidt’s Home Appliance & Sleep Center ..................................... 87Shoomadoggie ......................................... 75Silver Star Trading Post ............................. 36The Sport Haus ........................................ 48Tango Zulu Imports .................................. 67Village Music ........................................... 10Wildernest Outdoor Store ......................... 35Willow’s Naturally .....................................17Winslow Drug .......................................... 64Wish, A Mercantile ................................... 66

■ SERVICES

Bainbridge Island Ambulance Assoc. ........ 22Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce . 50Bainbridge Island Library ..................63 & 72Bainbridge Island Visually Impaired Persons ..................... 25Cook Family Funeral Home ....................... 35Crystal Photography ................................. 40Helpline House ......................................... 63Hildebrand Cleaners & Alterations .............11Hill Moving .............................................. 56Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers ................. 63Michele Interiors ...................................... 70Port Gamble Weddings ............................ 58Reliable Storage ....................................... 76Richard L. Goff, Attorney .......................... 79Sons of Norway ........................................ 70Thor’s Hammer & Needle ......................... 70Trimble Vocal Institute .............................. 52Visiting Angels Living Assistance .............. 59Wyland Interior Design, Inc. ..................... 75

■ SHOPPING CENTERS & DISTRICTS

Discover Keyport .......................................41The Island Gateway .................................. 42The Marina District ........................... 14 & 15Port Gamble ....................................66 & 67Poulsbo Village ................................48 & 49Shop Downtown Poulsbo .................... 68-70Viking Avenue Junction .................... 74 & 75


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High 11.8 4:05aLow -2.14 10:59aHigh 11.5 5:53pLow 5.41 11:22p

Sunday 6High 11.9 4:45aLow -3.06 11:43aHigh 12.0 6:46p

Monday 7Low 5.92 12:14aHigh 11.7 5:28aLow -3.47 12:29pHigh 12.2 7:39p

Tuesday 8Low 6.32 1:09aHigh 11.3 6:15aLow -3.37 1:16pHigh 12.2 8:33p

Wednesday 9Low 6.43 2:07aHigh 10.7 7:06aLow -2.75 2:06pHigh 12.0 9:28p

Thursday 10Low 6.43 3:10aHigh 9.9 8:03aLow -1.84 2:57pHigh 11.8 10:23p

Friday 11Low 6.12 4:22aHigh 9.0 9:09aLow -0.61 3:51pHigh 11.6 11:18p

Saturday 12Low 5.51 5:41aHigh 8.2 10:26aLow 0.82 4:50p

Sunday 13High 11.4 12:12aLow 4.59 6:56aHigh 7.7 11:55aLow 2.14 5:53p

Monday 14High 11.2 1:01aLow 3.47 7:58aHigh 7.7 1:31pLow 3.47 7:01p

Tuesday 15High 11.0 1:45aLow 2.35 8:47aHigh 8.2 2:58pLow 4.39 8:09p

Wednesday 16High 10.9 2:22aLow 1.33 9:26aHigh 9.0 4:07pLow 5.2 9:11p

Thursday 17High 10.7 2:55aLow 0.41 9:59aHigh 9.7 5:02pLow 5.92 10:05p

Friday 18High 10.6 3:26aLow -0.2 10:28aHigh 10.3 5:47pLow 6.32 10:53p

Saturday 19High 10.4 3:56aLow -0.71 10:56aHigh 10.7 6:24p

Low 6.73 11:36p

Sunday 20High 10.2 4:27aLow -1.12 11:26aHigh 11.0 6:57p

Monday 21Low 6.94 12:15aHigh 10.0 4:59aLow -1.43 11:57aHigh 11.2 7:28p





Saturday 26Low 6.53 3:49aHigh 8.4 8:24aLow -0.31 3:13pHigh 11.4 10:30p

Sunday 27Low 5.92 4:44aHigh 8.0 9:27aLow 0.61 4:00pHigh 11.4 11:11p

Monday 28Low 5.0 5:42aHigh 7.6 10:42aLow 1.84 4:52pHigh 11.4 11:53p

Tuesday 29Low 3.77 6:39aHigh 7.6 12:07pLow 3.06 5:50p



JUNEFriday 1


Saturday 2High 11.8 2:42aLow -2.24 9:52aHigh 10.8 5:05pLow 6.63 10:11p

Sunday 3High 11.9 3:27a

Low -3.26 10:38aHigh 11.6 5:58pLow 6.83 11:09p

Monday 4High 11.8 4:13aLow -3.77 11:24aHigh 12.1 6:48p








Tuesday 12Low 2.65 7:11aHigh 7.5 1:14pLow 4.69 6:13p



Friday 15High 10.5 2:00aLow 0.1 9:20aHigh 9.8 5:01pLow 7.24 9:47p


Sunday 17High 10.2 3:16aLow -1.02 10:27aHigh 10.8 6:19pLow 7.55 11:24p

Monday 18High 10.0 3:53a

Low -1.43 11:00aHigh 11.1 6:49p

Tuesday 19Low 7.45 12:02aHigh 9.9 4:31aLow -1.73 11:34aHigh 11.3 7:17p







Tuesday 26Low 3.47 5:01aHigh 7.9 10:30aLow 2.75 4:18pHigh 11.9 11:04p

Wednesday 27Low 2.24 5:57aHigh 7.8 11:54aLow 4.28 5:14pHigh 11.8 11:46p

Thursday 28Low 0.92 6:53aHigh 8.2 1:26pLow 5.71 6:21p

Friday 29High 11.8 12:31aLow -0.41 7:48aHigh 9.1 2:59pLow 6.83 7:38p


JULYSunday 1


Monday 2High 11.6 3:05aLow -3.16 10:21aHigh 11.6 5:57pLow 7.14 11:03p

Tuesday 3High 11.4 3:58aLow -3.47 11:09aHigh 12.0 6:40pLow 6.73 11:58p

Wednesday 4High 11.2 4:52aLow -3.26 11:55aHigh 12.2 7:19p







Wednesday 11Low 2.14 6:07aHigh 7.7 12:42pLow 5.71 5:27pHigh 10.8 11:42p

Thursday 12Low 1.53 7:01aHigh 8.3 2:29pLow 6.94 6:45p

Friday 13High 10.4 12:27aLow 0.92 7:52aHigh 9.1 3:50pLow 7.55 8:16p

Saturday 14High 10.1 1:14aLow 0.31 8:38aHigh 9.8 4:45pLow 7.65 9:32p




Wednesday 18High 9.9 4:15aLow -1.43 11:12aHigh 11.2 6:45p

Thursday 19Low 6.73 12:10aHigh 9.9 4:56aLow -1.53 11:49aHigh 11.4 7:08p



Sunday 22Low 4.69 1:59aHigh 9.6 7:14aLow -0.1 1:43pHigh 12.0 8:31p




Thursday 26Low 0.92 5:18aHigh 8.4 11:46aLow 5.61 4:52pHigh 11.6 11:05p

Friday 27Low 0.1 6:18aHigh 8.7 1:25pLow 6.83 6:06pHigh 11.3 11:58p

Saturday 28Low -0.71 7:20aHigh 9.5 3:03pLow 7.45 7:36p




AUGUSTWednesday 1

High 10.9 3:59aLow -2.24 10:55aHigh 11.7 6:15p

Low 5.61 11:46p

Thursday 2High 10.8 4:54aLow -1.94 11:40aHigh 11.8 6:47p








Friday 10Low 1.53 5:54aHigh 8.5 1:41pLow 7.34 6:14pHigh 9.7 11:38p

Saturday 11Low 1.22 6:53aHigh 9.1 3:11pLow 7.65 7:59p

Sunday 12High 9.4 12:36aLow 0.92 7:50aHigh 9.7 4:06pLow 7.45 9:15p

Monday 13High 9.3 1:35aLow 0.41 8:42aHigh 10.1 4:44pLow 7.14 10:02p


Wednesday 15High 9.6 3:19aLow -0.41 10:09aHigh 10.7 5:34pLow 6.12 11:05p

Thursday 16High 9.9 4:05aLow -0.61 10:47aHigh 11.0 5:55p

Low 5.3 11:35p

Friday 17High 10.1 4:49aLow -0.61 11:25aHigh 11.3 6:18p







Friday 24Low -0.1 4:43aHigh 9.3 11:41aLow 6.53 4:49pHigh 10.8 10:34p

Saturday 25Low -0.31 5:47aHigh 9.4 1:20pLow 7.24 6:16pHigh 10.4 11:39p

Sunday 26Low -0.51 6:55aHigh 10.0 2:48pLow 7.14 7:54p



Wednesday 29High 10.2 3:11aLow -0.71 9:54aHigh 11.2 5:06pLow 4.69 10:50p

Thursday 30High 10.3 4:09aLow -0.51 10:41aHigh 11.4 5:35pLow 3.77 11:29p

Friday 31High 10.4 5:02aLow 0.1 11:23aHigh 11.4 6:02p

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