Community Events

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    EVENTS 

     
      
    BIMA SUMMER 2019 EXHIBITIONS
    Through September 29, 2019; Free. Come on opening day (June 29 from 2-5 p.m.) to meet the artists. Free. Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way East. 
     
    smART FILM SERIES
    July 16 starting at 7:30 p.m. at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way East. $10-12 - free to students with preregistration. July 9: Jafar Panahi’s Taxi, https://www.biartmuseum.org/event/smartfilms-festival-winners-jafar-panahis-taxi-matinee/ July 16: The Guilty, https://www.biartmuseum.org/event/smartfilms-festival-winners-the-guilty/.
     
    MUSIC ON THE PLAZA
    Sunday, July 21 from 3-5 p.m. at BIMA, 550 Winslow Way East. July 21: Zydeco Low Down. Free. Join us on the plaza for this weekly series of outdoor concerts. Cash bar available for beverages. Free, no registration required.
     
    KIWANIS ALL COMERS' TRACK MEET
    Mondays through Aug. 12; Gates open at 6 p.m., races begin at 6:30 p.m., 9330 High School Rd NE. Six community track meets for all ages at Bainbridge H.S. stadium. Info: https://bikiwanis.org/
     
    BAINBRIDGE PREPARES CLASSES AT BAINBRIDGE LIBRARY
    July 17, 2019 at 7 p.m. Wildfire Mitigation: Risk Reduction for Bainbridge IslandUnderstanding the wildfire potential on Bainbridge Island, grasping the importance of wildfire mitigation, and taking action, is key to reducing the threat of destructive wildfire in our community.Workshop facilitated by the Bainbridge Island Fire Department. It’s free!
     
    ART IN ACTION
    Fridays through August 30, 2019 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.
     
    MEET THE ARTIST EVENT
    July 27 from 12-2:30 p.m. at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way East. Meet the Artist is an informal opportunity to engage with our current exhibiting artists in the galleries. Ask questions and learn first-hand about their work, inspiration, and process. Free admission. No registration required. Participating artists to be announced closer to event date. 
     
    BIMA ARTIST TALK WITH JOE MAX EMMINGER
    July 28 from 3-5 p.m. at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way East. Tickets: $5-$7; Students free with preregistration. Join exhibiting artist Joe Max Emminger for a lecture exploring his inspiration, process of creation, and more. Joe Max Emminger’s work can be seen in the exhibition “The Long Way Home” on view at BIMA from June 29 through September 29, 2019. The lecture will be followed by a reception with light food and drink in the gallery. Info: https://www.biartmuseum.org/event/joe-max-emminger-artist-talk/
     
    MOVIES IN THE PARK
    Four Fridays starting August 16 from 8-10 p.m.  at Battlepoint Park, 11299 Arrow Point Road. 8/16: Incredibles 2; 8/23: Trolls; 8/30: Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse; 9/6: Solo; Info: https://biparks.org/special-events/
     
    OPEN MIC/OPEN STAGE ON WEDNESDAYS AT ROLLING BAY HALL
    Every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at Rolling Bay Hall, 10598 NE Valley Rd. Free.  Come on down and get some stage time in. Practice your chops in a super open, welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment where all talents and all people are welcome. (No disrespect allowed.) Choose your art form. SURPRISE US. Our stage attracts raw expression and generous sharing. Signups start at 6:30 p.m. Each person(s) gets 15 min on stage to try new material, rehearse what you're currently working on or revisit an old passion. Stage time starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. Eight slots per evening. Bands are also welcome but we can only mic up to two people per slot. Drummers & Pianists should RSVP by 3 p.m. on the day of the event. PARENTS: Use your discretion when considering bringing children under the age of 13. We cannot guarantee what any artist says or sings on any given night. https://www.facebook.com/WEAVEPresents  
     
    SENSORY SUNDAY - AUTISM & SPD SUPPORT PROGRAM AT KIDIMU
    On the fourth Sunday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m., children with autism or a similar sensory processing challenges are invited to explore KiDiMu with their families, while enjoying a welcoming, less crowded environment. $8 per person for non-members, free for members or children under 12 months. Click here for more information: http://www.kidimu.org/.
     
    CLASSES & WORKSHOPS / CLUBS / CAMPS / SPORTS / OPPORTUNITIES
     
    BHS CHEER CAMP FOR AGES 4-14
    Here's the chance for your pint-sized Spartan to learn cheers and dances from BHS cheerleaders and perform at a home BHS football game in the fall. Camp Dates: August 26-29. Time: 9-11 a.m. Where: Commodore Gym Cost: $100 (includes a t-shirt) Registration: https://www.familyid.com/pages/home; Create a free account (if you don't already have one) and search "Bainbridge Island" 
      
    KIDIMU SUMMER CAMPS
    Through August 29 (weekly, monday - Thursday); 301 Ravine Lane NE, Bainbridge Island. $145 (Members) & $165 (Non-members). From Enchanted Adventures and Budding Builders to Junior Firefighters and Water, Rocks and Sticks, KiDiMu Explorers (ages: 3.5 – 6.5) will embark upon amazing adventures with science, arts, imaginative play and more! Info: https://www.kidimu.org/2019/03/22/2019-summer-camps/
      
    SUMMER DAY CAMPS AT BICCC
    Through August 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Summer 2019: Amazing Summer Camps for K-6th graders: Is your child ready for the BEST SUMMER EVER? School aged children participate in a variety of themed activities, mixing summer and fun learning experiences. In a safe environment, your child will receive the perfect combination of recreation and education: field trips, reading, cooking, music, art and themed activities await them! Price varies depedning on camp. Registration: http://www.biccc.org/summer-camps/
     
    SUMMER HELPERS FAMILY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
    Through August 30; The time commitment is for two hours for each volunteer shift. Available times and days are as follows: M/T/Th/F 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-3:00 p.m. Children 8-13 and accompanied by an adult are welcome. There is a limit of 2 children with a parent per volunteer shift. Rising freshmen and high schoolers may come on their own and will need to fill out the Student Application on our website. https://www.helplinehouse.org/volunteer
     
    BAINBRIDGE ISLAND MUSEUM OF ART SUMMER CAMPS & TEEN INTENSIVES
    Range of camps and teen intensives from July 1 - Aug. 9, 2019 at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art; $225-$375. BIMA is excited to offer a range of summer camps and teen intensives for Summer 2019. Registration is through the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District. Registration link for all workshops is: https://biparks.org/register/. 
      
    BARN SUMMER YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS
    Through August 22; BARN has a great lineup of camps & classes this summer! Youth ages 8 - 17 can learn to cook, make an electric guitar, build an Adirondack chair, sew some 'jammies, make a gemstone bracelet, create silkscreened designs on fabric, and much more. Sign up now for a creative experience this summer. For a full listing of classes, go to: www.bainbridgebarn.org/youth.
     
     COPTIC BOUND TRAVEL JOURNAL WORKSHOP AT BIMA
    Saturday, July 20 from 12-4 p.m. at BIMA, 550 Winslow Way East. $57-$65. Learn coptic bookmaking & create a book from start to finish. Register: https://www.biartmuseum.org/event/coptic-bound-travel-journal-workshop/
     
    MARINERS GRAND SLAM CAMP
    July 22-25, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Battle Point Park. $145. Seattle Mariners Grand Slam Camp is once again coming to Bainbridge Island. Learn the game and have a blast. Players are grouped by ability so the very best improve and beginners learn. Build a lifelong love of the game and get a very special Seattle Mariners major league experience - no camp is like it! Included for attendees is a Mariners game ticket and an exclusive event at T-Mobile Park. Register: https://www.mlb.com/mariners/fans/camps
     
    GIRLS ROCK MATH SUMMER CAMP
    August 5-9, 2019 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Island School, 8553 NE Day Road. Cost: $335. Crafty Math for 2nd and 3rd Graders: Glue, glitter, gems, and geometry! This math camp will explore math concepts and topics while getting messy with arts and crafts! From fraction face self-portraits to measurement bracelets, campers will make math into art. Girls Rock Math makes math meaningful & fun in this crafty camp! Nature & Numbers for Grade 4th - 6th: Nature is full of mathematical mysteries! Campers will uncover some of the most intriguing, math-inspired investigations such as fractals and the fascinating Fibonacci Sequence. They'll be inspired by the fantastical ways these patterns occur in nature as they explore nearby woods and parks. Be prepared to wonder and create nature-inspired art and jewelry. The natural world is full of infinite amazement! Info: https://www.girlsrockmathematics.com
     
    INTRO TO LINOLEUM PRINTING WORKSHOP
    Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at BIMA, 550 Winslow Way E, Classroom 2nd floor. Cost: $64-$75. Demos and lively discussion while carving one color reduction linoleum blocks. Learn methods of transferring an image to linoleum & best carving practices of this traditional printing. Register: https://www.biartmuseum.org/event/intro-to-linoleum-printing/
     
    FOREIGN LANGUAGE FOR YOUTH LANGUAGE CLASSES
    Fall 2019- Spring 2020; Directly afterschool at Ordway and Wilkes Elementary Schools. $449 for the year. Foreign Language for Youth is offering language classes to students at Ordway and Wilkes Elementary for the 2019-2020 school year. Tuition for the year is $449 ($19.50 per 1-hour class). A $25 pre-registration deposit before June 30th secures your space and gives you a $25 tuition discount when remaining tuition is completed by August 31st! If you are interested, please visit us at https://www.foreignlanguageforyouth.org/find-us/
     
     
     
    Bainbridge Island School District does not sponsor any community events, and the district assumes no responsibility for them. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials and notices, the Bainbridge Island School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these notices, including costs, attorney's fees, and judgments or awards.