Community Events

2008 Annual Calendar of Events
January 2008

Sing Out! Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Info: 206-842-4164.  2008 date TBA
February 2008

Saturday, Feb 2, 2008. OUR OWN 3rd Annual Healthy Living Expo – What you need to know and where to go. Contact BI Chamber of Commerce for vendor application or more info. 206-842-3700

Chinese New Year Celebration.  Downtown Winslow. Chinese New Year is Feb 10, 2008; booths open 11 am, fire crackers at noon, lion dance and parade at 12:15.  For more information www.bichineseconnection.com
March 2008 Saturday, March 22, 2008, our 5th Annual Home and Garden Show. For more information or vendor application, please contact the BI Chamber of Commerce 206-842-3700.
April 2008

Award-winning Annual Farmer’s Market downtown opens. Market runs every Saturday April 12 through Oct 18th at the plaza by City Hall and Bainbridge Performing Arts. Info: Susan, 206-842-5258 or www.bainbridgefarmersmarket.com.

Bainbridge Celebrates Earth Day April 13-22. Many events. See www.sustainablebainbridge.net for calendar and contact information.

Bring Your Bag Day is Apr. 19th. A community-wide initiative to encourage shoppers to use re-useable shopping bags. Merchants will have re-usable bags available.

May 2008

May 9, 4:30 pm. Third Annual Art Auction at Elks Lodge, 4131 Pine Rd. NE, Bremerton . Proceeds support employment programs of Peninsula Services which help adults with developmental disabilities and other challenges. Contact: Andrea Johnston, 360-373-1446, for more info.

May 10th, Third Annual Boater's Fair. 10:00 am—2:00 pm Bainbridge Public Dock and the Commons, 402 Brien Drive SE . Get ready for a fun, safe boating season. Free events, live helo rescue and other demonstrations. See the City's Fire and Police Boats, USCG Safe Boats. Discover the latest in personal survival equipment, what to do if you fall in the water, how to radio for help, and much more. More info: 206.842.5053; lorettarindal@yahoo.com
June 2008

Civil War Re-enactment Battles & Encampments June 20-June 22 at historic Port Gamble. Visit camps of the Union & Confederate Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, Navy, Marines, Engineers, and Civilians. Hospital demonstrations, Period Fashion Shows, Magic Lantern Exhibitions, Music, & Historic Displays. Info: www.portgamble.com.

Bainbridge Island’s Rotary Auction – Live & Silent Auction: Fri. eve. June 27, 4-7 pm. Rummage Sale Saturday morning June 28th 8 am to 2 pm. Both at Woodward Middle School .
For more info visit www.bainbridgeislandrotary.org or e-mail info@bainbridgeislandrotary.org. Live and silent auction coordinator is Joanne Ellis, 206-842-0630 or joanneellis50@hotmail.com.

June 21 Annual Bainbridge Island Strawberry Festival 11 - 4 pm, Filipino Community Hall. Programs and coronation of the "Children Royal court". Filipino dishes (Pork Adobo, Chicken Teriyaki, Lumpia, Pancit, Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables) served from 11 am. Donations $10.00 adult and $5.00 ten and under. Public welcome.

June 22 Indipino (Indian Filipino) Celebration - 11 - 6 pm, Filipino Community Hall. Native American dances and Filipino dances and other events. Grilled Salmon, Whole Baked Potatoes, Corn on the Cob. Donation of $7.00 per person. Public welcome.
July 2008 July 4th, BI Chamber of Commerce’s GRAND OLD FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION – The street fair is part of an all day celebration that includes foot races, classic car show, and our FAMOUS mile long parade, music, entertainment, food and arts and crafts booths. Rockin’ begins at 9 am and ends at 5 pm. For more information, please call 206-842-3700

Bainbridge in Bloom garden tour – July 11, 12, 13, 10:00 am to 5 pm. Contact Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council at 206-842-7901 or www.gardentour.info

Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival: July 26th, noon to 8 pm at Battle Point Park. Contact Norman Johnson at 206-842-5485 or visit their website www.bainbridgebluegrassfestival.com

July 3rd Street Dance & BBQ Thursday - Bainbridge Downtown Association, 842-2982, www.bainbridgedowntown.org
August 2008

2008 Art Expo and Music Festival - Art, Music, Local History and a bit of Folklore - 2nd Annual Art Expo, to be held on one of Bainbridge Islands old farms, will be held the first weekend in August. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Gadbois, Event Coordinator at (206) 819-3618, or visit their website at www.ArtExpoBI.com

Bainbridge Island Summer Studio Tour – Summer Studio Tour is Aug 8, 9, and 10th. For more information, contact Dinah Satterwhite at 206-842-0504 or website www.bistudiotour.com

Thursday, August 14th - Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce – Golf Scramble. Contact 206-842-3700 or visit our website for more information and applications.

Movies In The Park Saturdays in August 2, 9, 16, & 23 - Bainbridge Downtown Association, 842-2982, www.bainbridgedowntown.org

Sunday, August 10
2nd Annual Arms Around Bainbridge
Swimmers raise money for a friend or neighbor who faces
the financial obstacles that accompany medical treatment.
For more information or application, visit www.ArmsAroundBainbridge.com

Aug 16 Filipino American Community Day and Anniversary- 6 pm-12pm, Filipino Community Hall on High School Road . Simple programs and dance, dance, and dance. Dinner 6:30 PM, program 7:30 PM. No entrance fee; food tickets available at a later date. Public welcome.
September 2008 Port Gamble Old Mill Days & Forest Festival, September 26-28. For three days, Port Gamble will be alive with carnival rides, lumberjack and wood carving shows, live music, arts and crafts, food, and fireworks. Exhibits, demonstrations, logger’s breakfast, walks, story-telling, poly rides. Info: jmiller@oldmilldays.com, www.oldmilldays.com.
October 2008 Trick or Treat Downtown Friday, Oct 31 - Bainbridge Downtown Association, 842-2982, www.bainbridgedowntown.org
November 2008

Winter Farmer’s Market Nov 22-Dec. 20, 10 am-3 pm at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, indoors and out. More info: Susan, 206-842-5258 or www.bainbridgefarmersmarket.com. or 206-842-2982 for more info.

Date TBA Community Tree Lighting. 5:30 pm at City Hall Plaza . Join Mayor Kordonowy, Santa and his elves to celebrate the start of the holiday season as the Mayor lights the community tree. Enjoy caroling, free refreshments and family fun. Sponsored by the City of Bainbridge Island and BI Downtown Association.

Holiday Decorating Downtown Date TBA - Bainbridge Downtown Association, 842-2982, www.bainbridgedowntown.org
December 2008

Bainbridge Island Studio Tour
Dec 5, 6, 7. Info: Dinah Satterwhite at 206-842-0504 or www.bistudiotour.com.

Christmas in the Country – Dec. 5,6, 7. Info: www.christmasinthecountry.info

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