Parks & Trails Foundation Funds 9-Acre Addition to Strawberry Hill Park with $1.1M Gift

A $1.1 million grant from the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation has funded a 9-acre addition to Strawberry Hill Park.

The grant funds acquisition of the former Comcast property on High School Road and expands Strawberry Hill Park to 38 acres, following the acquisition of another adjacent 10-acre parcel, the former Hayashida property northwest of the park, in 2022. That property was acquired for the planned Strawberry Hill Bike Park and an expanded dog park.

Strawberry Hill Park has now more than doubled in size, from its original 17 acres, in two years. Both property additions were acquired thanks to single, private gifts to the nonprofit Parks & Trails Foundation, gifts made specifically to fund the land purchases.

Regular Business Meeting

Tuesday April 23, 6pm

Topics for tonight's meeting:

• Receive Update on Winslow Subarea and Comprehensive Plan Projects
• Receive Update on Groundwater Management Plan
• Consider Ordinance Declaring a Moratorium on Crematoria
• Appointment of members to the Planning Commission
• Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for the 2024 Annual Road Striping Project
• Authorize the City Manager to Enter Into a Construction Contract for the Grow Avenue Traffic Calming Project
• Consider Application for Alternative Transportation Grant for Sound to Olympics Trail Sakai Pond Connector
• Receive Post Legislative Session Briefing

You're Invited: Rep Nance Wants to Hear from You

Local Business Owners/Managers: Join Rep. Greg Nance and the Chamber to discuss how ferry delays or cancelations have affected your business.

Have your sales decreased when the ferries aren't reliable? 

What issues have the ferries caused for you and your business? 

Rep. Nance is continuing the Fix our Ferries conversation and wants to hear from you on May 23 at 10am at the Chamber Office (395 Winslow Way).

There is limited seating in the Chamber Conference Room available. We hope you can join us.

Heronswood Garden

The Heronswood Garden began in 1987 and comprises 15 acres in Western Washington’s Kitsap County.

Heronswood protects a vast array of plants from around the world, with over 8,000 different varieties spread across six distinct yet integrated gardens.

Purchased by the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe in 2012, Heronswood now serves as a showcase for tribal culture and operates under the auspices of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Celebrate Moms with Bainbridge Senior Living at the Wyatt House

Sat April 27, 10:30am-1:30pm

Bring your beloved mothers and cherished ones for a delightful morning of coffee, cookies, and creativity at Bainbridge Senior Living - Wyatt House. Paint ceramic cups together, crafting beautiful memories that last a lifetime.

Hosted by Heart & Soul Arts Therapy Studio, it's a perfect opportunity to bond and create something special.

The $20 minimum donation fee will support Bainbridge Heart and Soul. 

Seven Schools. One Community.

Support a BISD Student this Spring

We may have seven schools in our district but we are ONE school community. Critical programs and curriculums are being used RIGHT NOW by our students that still aren't fully funded. 

We have less than 60 days to go to raise $200,000.

Support EVERY student this spring.

Apex1 Tint & Details: Coffee Oasis Annual Giving Initiative

Book Between April 16- May 6

Apex1 Tint & Details is partnering with Coffee Oasis, a nonprofit organization providing shelter, employment and business opportunities to homeless teens in our area.

For three weeks, Apex1 Tint & Details will donate 50% of our gross revenue to assist The Coffee Oasis in their mission.

Bainbridge is Blooming

The Downtown Association has an exciting plan to launch the spring season with "Bainbridge is Blooming": a lively window display contest starting April 1st! The winning display will receive a $250 gift certificate to Town & Country. Winner will be announced at the May 3rd First Friday ArtWalk.

Here's how to join: Decorate your windows between April 1st and May 31st. Click the link below for more information and to sign up, or email reenie@bainbridgedowntown.org directly.

Bainbridge is Blooming!

Anti-Racism Bystander Training

Sat May 4, 10am-3pm

What actions can you take when you witness or experience racism?

The City of Bainbridge Island and its Race Equity Advisory Committee is hosting a free two-part Anti-Racism Bystander Training at City Hall.

KEDA: Meet the Agencies

Thur Apr 25, 2-5pm

Register for Free Event at Kitsap Conference Center, Bremerton Harborside & Learn More

Affordable Housing Advocacy Workshop @ BI Library

Thurs April 25, 6-8pm

This workshop will help you grow your grassroots advocacy skills so that you can be a confident advocate for affordable housing progress

Superpowers of our Parks & Trails

Thur Apr 25, 7pm

Dr. Howard Frumkin presents the latest research on human health & Parks & Wellness - register for this Free Event at BHS Theater

Sportsmen's Club Youth Fishing Derby for Kids Under 14

Sat April 27, 9am

Kids come to the Sportsman Club pond and try to hook a big trout, aka "Big Bob"

2024 Earth Expo at Battle Point Park

Sat April 27, 10am-2pm

Join the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District for their Annual Earth Expo

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday April 27, 10am -2pm

The Bainbridge Island Police Department (BIPD) will be holding the event at the Farmer’s Market in Town Square to collect unused, unneeded, or expired prescription and nonprescription medicines.

Bainbridge Farmers Market

Saturday April 27, 10am-2pm

Town Square at City Hall

Free Document Shredding & Recycling Event

Saturday April 27, 10am-1pm

Document Shredding at 249 Winslow Way

Styrofoam Collection Event

Saturday April 27, 10am-3pm

The Kitsap County Solid Waste Division, in partnership with DTG Recycle, is hosting a free Styrofoam Recycle Collection Event for Kitsap households.

Kitsap residents can bring one vehicle load of Styrofoam per household.