It’s time to stock up on those reusable bags. Starting Jan. 1, most of Kitsap County stores will go plastic-free for their carryout bags, and will start charging for paper bags. New laws restricting use of plastic carryout bags will go into effect in unincorporated Kitsap County as well as Bremerton and Port Orchard. Bainbridge […]
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Bremerton Airport Hosts Fly-In and Car Show
The Port of Bremerton’s Bremerton National Airport is hosting the annual Fly-In and Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. General admission and parking are free. The morning will start with a pancake breakfast from Chapter 406 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) from 7 to 11 a.m. All donations […]
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Heronswood to Host Summer Nights in the Garden
Heronswood Garden is launching Summer Nights in the Garden, a new concert series that will feature musicians playing against the backdrop of one of the world’s most acclaimed botanical garden. The series kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. While Heronswood is open to explore every weekend from Friday through Sunday, […]
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Bainbridge Working Studios Hosts Summer Show and Sale
Four Bainbridge Island artist studios will open their doors to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9-11 as part of the Bainbridge Working Studios Annual Summer Show and Sale. A total of 13 artists will be featured at the four host studios — Davidson Studios, Erthwerks, Mesolini Glass Studio and Rolling Clay […]
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Tips for Staying Safe Around the Water
Summer means that more children spend time in and around water areas such as pools, lakes and oceans. Like many parents, you worry about your children’s safety around water, no matter how old they are. According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of injury death among children aged 1-4, and the third leading […]
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Enjoy Shakespeare Under the Sky at Bloedel
BPA’s seventh annual Summertime Shakespeare performance July 11-28 at the Bloedel Reserve offers a dramatic summer evening for all ages. Widely considered to be one of Shakespeare’s finest comedies, “As You Like It” offers something for everyone: villainy, romance, humor and a happy ending. This adventurous tale from the Forest of Arden combines the flavor […]
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Wings of Freedom Tour Returns to Bremerton National Airport
The Port of Bremerton will host the Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom tour from Monday, June 17, to Wednesday, June 19. These historic war planes will be returning to the Bremerton National Airport to give visitors the opportunity to explore, learn more about and even fly in World War II aircraft. Wings of Freedom has […]
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BPA Season Finale Brings Symphony Spectacular: Music for All at Bainbridge Performing Arts
From Leonard Bernstein to John Williams, Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra’s invigorating season finale encompasses music from an array of artistic disciplines. Join Maestro Mario Alejandro Torres, the BSO and the incredibly talented violinist Emily Acri to celebrate the significance and vitality of music in daily lives. This riveting program features James Newton Howard’s “Red Sparrow Overture,” […]
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West Sound Printmakers Group Makes Debut with Bloedel Reserve Show
A sunny May evening on the waterview lawn of Bloedel Reserve brought local art enthusiasts and artists together. The dining room at Bainbridge Island’s stunning residence at the renowned botanical garden is now curated with original relief prints, as “Inspired by Bloedel” debuts by newly formed West Sound Printmakers (WSP). “WSP is a group of […]