SMARTFILMS SERIES: I NEVER SAW IT COMING
Tuesdays through Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way E. $10-$12; Students free with valid ID. Join BIMA for five weeks of films curated by tj Faddis. This series features foreign-language films which contain an astonishing element: a twist in plot or character, an unexpected profound truth, or the whole plot-line is so original that movie-viewers cannot guess where this film will take them. Rest assured, you’ll “never see it coming”, but you’ll be glad to bear witness. Jan. 21 film: “Tel Aviv on Fire”. In this clever comedy, we have a funny, perfectly balanced comedy on a very serious topic, which could only have been written by someone who has their feet and dear friends on both sides of the conflict. https://www.biartmuseum.org/calendar-events/
SEWING STRUCTURES FOR ARTISTS' BOOKS WORKSHOP
SENSORY SUNDAY AT KIDIMU
Sunday, January 26 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at KiDiMu, 301 Ravine Lane. $8/non-members, free for members or children under 12 months. On the fourth Sunday morning of the month, children with autism or a similar sensory processing challenge are invited to explore KiDiMu with their families, while enjoying a welcoming, less crowded environment. www.kidimu.org
RAISING RESILIENCE PRESENTS ANGST
Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at Bainbridge Cinemas. Tickets $10. "Angst" raises awareness around anxiety disorders by recognizing that they are real,
common and treatable, and that we should talk about them. Hear stories and learn about practical strategies from kids, teens, experts, and parents. Purchase tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/angst-raising-resilience-bainbridge-cinemas
4th ANNUAL COLLEGE-BOUND RESOURCES FAIR FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Saturday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue WA, 98007. Free. The College Bound Resource Fair is a unique event created specifically for people with disabilities who aspire to become college students and the families and educators in their lives. The event includes presentations and resources on college programs, preparing for college, transportation, financing college, advocacy and independence, academic support, and much more! https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/ols/college-bound/
STEM NIGHT OUT
PRESCHOOL SCIENCE CLUB
Monthly sessions held on Tuesdays from 2-3:30 p.m. or Wednesdays from 10-11:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. $39. Through interactive lessons, preschoolers learn about the wonders of science, large and small, in our world. Each week, children take a closer look at something science – sea animals, things that float and more – encouraging curiosity and hands-on exploration. Stories, crafts and engaging activities provide opportunities to develop creativity and skills. Parents welcomed to stay and participate. https://wp.wwu.edu/seacenter/programs/science-clubs-classes-and-camps/
MOVIES THAT MATTER: FROM THE ASHES.
Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at Bainbridge Public Library. Free. FROM THE ASHES presents compelling and often heartbreaking stories about what is at stake for those working in the U.S. coal industry, as well as for the economy, people’s health, and the global climate. After the movie stay for a discussion with: Phil Rockefeller, former State Senator and Ben Avery, Sierra Club.
POCKET POEM WORKSHOP
SUPER SATURDAYS
THE 400 YEAR RETURN: IN SEARCH OF IDENTITY
Satruday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at BIMA, 550 Winslow Way East. Karen Vargas talks about her personal quest to find identity, ancestry and origins, highlighting her trip to Ghana where she attended the 400 Year Return of Enslaved Africans, an international commemoration of the 400 years since the first enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown, Virginia. Free, but reservations are recommended. https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4481352
DINE & DISCOVER AT ISLANDWOOD
Feb. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at IslandWood, 4450 Balkely Ave. NE. We’re thrilled to announce Dine & Discover, a new dinner series on our Bainbridge Island campus. Join us for the perfect Sunday evening, with live music, a beautiful meal, and complementary wine pairings.Dinner will be prepared by Executive Chef Jim White and his team, who are passionate about bringing sustainably sourced foods and thoughtful dining experiences to students and adults alike. What a delicious way to support IslandWood’s innovative environmental education programs! $100/person. https://islandwood.org/event/dine-and-discover-february-2020/
smARTfilms SERIES: BLACK EXCELLENCE
PAINT PARTY ART CLASSES: OCEANS EVERYWHERE
Wednesdays Feb. 12- Feb. 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at SEA Discovery Center, 18743 Front St NE, Poulsbo. $65 per child, plus $25 supply fee. Participants focus on the watery habitat of the ocean. Each week, they use acrylic paint to paint a different part of the ocean and an animal that makes its home there. https://wp.wwu.edu/seacenter/programs/science-clubs-classes-and-camps/
KIDS NIGHT OUT @ WESTERN
SEATTLE BLACK FILM FESTIVAL (PART OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH)
Sunday, Feb. 23 from 2-5:30 p.m. at BIMA, 550 Winslow Way E. Join us for the Seattle Black Film Festival at BIMA. An afternoon of thought provoking short films, one feature length film & post screening discussions centered around the Black diaspora experience. Free. Reservations recommended:https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4481356
MORE THAN A MONTH, SCREENING & DISCUSSION
Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at BIMA, 550 Winslow Way E. Free, registration recommended:http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4471545. This tongue-in-cheek documentary film (2012) explores 29-year-old African American filmmaker Shukree Tilghman on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month.
GEMS (GIRLS IN ENGINEERING, MATH AND SCIENCE) NIGHT OUT
Saturdays (Feb. 29 and March 10) from 6-9 p.m. at SEA Discovery Center, 18743 Front St. NE, Poulsbo. $20 per student. 2/29: Children spend an evening focusing on the small things in life. Participants build and use their own portable, pocket-sized, reusable paper microscope to explore with and take home. They explore the world of what we can’t see, including tiny marine plankton, and test their engineering skills to build and race the ideal plankton! 3/10: Children become nature detectives and use their powers of observation to detect ecosystem intruders in nature -- they’re all around us, on land and in the sea! Participants learn how invasive plants and animals affect native creatures and habitats on the Kitsap Peninsula, learn what they can do to help prevent the spread of invasive species and create their own nature journals for species identification at home. https://wp.wwu.edu/seacenter/programs/after-schoolweekend-programs/gems-night-out/
MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING FOR 5-8 GRADERS
March 2-April 3; Monday-Thursday (M: 2:30-4:30 p.m., T-THUR.: 4-5:30 p.m.) at BHS Wrestling Room. The middle and intermediate school Bainbridge Wrestling program is a free after school program held at the Bainbridge High School wrestling room. We are excited to use the great sport of wrestling as a way to build and grow more athletic and tougher athletes on Bainbridge Island. We want everyone that wants to try wrestling to have the opportunity and welcome those who would not be able to make all the practices because of other commitments. Wrestling is a fun and competitive sport that provides opportunities for growth of the mind and the body. Contact Dan Pippinger, dpippinger@bisd303.org, for more information and registration.
GIRLS ON THE RUN
Tuesdays & Thursdays March 3- May 19 from 2:30-4 p.m. at Wilkes and Blakely Elementary Schools. At Girls on the Run, we believe that every girl is full of power and potential and we inspire her to recognize her inner strength and celebrate what makes her one of a kind! Over the course of the 10-week program, girls in 3rd-5th grade develop skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness in a fun, encouraging environment. The season ends with the girls positively impacting their community through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory, non-competitive 5k event. Girls on the Run is for girls of all physical abilities! Fee is on a sliding scale. Register: https://www.girlsontherunwestsound.org/
ART IN ACTION
Saturdays through June 6, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at BIMA, 550 Winlsow Way E. Drop in and spark your creativity while visiting BIMA! Join teaching artists in one of BIMA’s light-filled galleries as they guide make-and-take art projects designed for all ages. No preregistration required.
