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Free tax help available
Get free help with your taxes from an AARP volunteer at the Bainbridge Public Library. Walk-in tax assistance is available from trained helpers through April 14. Assistance is available from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays; and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays.
Discovery Friday at KiDiMu
Curious explorers are invited to Kids Discovery Museum for science-themed, hands-on activities at 10:30 a.m. Fridays, April 11, 18 and 25. This STEM-based program takes on a different subject each week. Check the website for details. The program is free with admission or membership. Info: Call 206-855-4650 or visit www.kidimu.org.
New exhibit of landscapes
The Island Gallery presents “Western Landscapes” at the Winslow gallery through April 27. Presenting the works of local and regional artists depicting views of the changing seasons and moods of the Plains, the Palouse of Eastern Washington, the Pacific Northwest and color-drenched central California, the show features art from Mark Bowles, William Thompson, Jen Till, Theodore Waddell and Irene Yesley. The Island Gallery is at 400 Winslow Way E., Suite 120. Info: Call 206-780-9500.
‘A Peace of Earth’ at gallery
Stop by the Bainbridge Performing Arts Gallery in April for “Peace of Earth,” award-winning artist Scott Sawdon’s original photography to soothe the soul. Sawdon uses the five elements, Fire, Air, Water, Earth and Spirit to produce original art from the Northwest. The exhibit includes both high resolution prints and professionally mounted canvases. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, plus one hour prior to each performance. Admission is free at BPA, 200 Madison Ave. North. Info: Call 206-780-9500.
BASE series continues
Amy Cortese is the guest speaker at the next Building a Sustainable Economy (BASE) lecture at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 11 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Cortese is an award-winning journalist and editor who covers topics spanning busi-
ness, finance, food, wine and environmental issues. She will explore how investment in locally-owned enterprises can reap enormous economic and social benefits for individuals, their communities and the country. The BASE series has been developed in partnership with Bainbridge Graduate Institute, Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce, Sustainable Bainbridge, and the Bainbridge Public Library. The program is free; register at www.bainbridge chamber.com.
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Saturday
Support group meets twice
Overeaters Anonymous meets on Bainbridge at 9:15 a.m. Saturdays at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church and 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Bethany Lutheran Church. Info: Call 206-780-0121.
Friends hold big book sale
Friends of the Library will hold a big book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Proceeds benefit the library. Info: Visit www.bifriends.org.
eBooks and audio class
Learn to download library eBooks and audiobooks to your computer or portable device at a free class at the Bainbridge Public Library at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12. Pre-register at the library’s information desk or call the library at 206-842-4162.
Sensory kids night at KiDiMu Kids Discovery Museum hosts Sensory Kids’ Night at the Museum (aka Parents’ Night Out) from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Children affected by autism or a similar sensory processing challenge are invited to KiDiMu for a fun-filled evening of museum playtime with friends and therapists, while their parents enjoy a night out, made possible by Bainbridge Community Foundation. The program is recommended for children 3½ to 10. Participants must be able to use bathroom independently. Registration is required by noon the day before the event. The cost is $30 per child for KiDiMu members and $40 per child for non-members; $10 off per sibling. Info: Call 206-855-4650 or visit www.kidimu.org.
Country Capers at Seabold
Country Capers, master musicians Jane Landstra and Ken Embrey will perform on Saturday, April 12 at Seabold Community Hall. Come enjoy some of the
finest live music around. An acoustic music open-mic begins at 7:30 p.m. (sign-ups are from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.) followed by the featured act. Admission is play or pay $5; kids get in for free. Coffee, tea, bottled water and cookies will be for sale. Seabold Community Hall is at 14451 Komedal Road. Info: Visit www.countrycap ers.net or sites.google.com/ site/seaboldmusic/ or call David Hager at 206-855-9373.
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Adoptable pets of the week
Library offers Baby Storytime
For adoption through PAWS: Merry is an 18-monthold, shorthaired blackand-white cat who was found with her kitten living under a house that was slated for demolition. She is a bit shy. Merry is at the PAWS Pleasant Beach site waiting to meet her new family. The center is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
For adoption through Kitsap Humane Society: Zepplin James, a 4-yearold male pitbull, is a family pooch who is good with other dogs and children of all ages. His favorite activities are car-ride adventures, playing with stuffed animals and cuddling! See Zepplin James and other pets at the Kitsap Humane Society, www. kitsap-humane.org.
Chorale, BSO present ‘Requiem’
Bainbridge Chorale and Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra present Verdi’s “Requiem” at the Bainbridge High School Commons on Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early for a pre-concert chat at 3 p.m. Sunday. Maestro Michael Austin Miller, music director of the Bainbridge Chorale, will lead the combined orchestra and choir in Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Serenade to Music.” Next, Maestro Wesley Schulz of the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra will take the baton to lead members of these two incredible musical organizations in Giuseppe Verdi’s monumental “Requiem.” Tickets at the door are $25 for adults, $21 for seniors (62 and older), $18 for Students/ military/teachers, and $5 for children (under 13).
‘Our Island Universe’
The planetarium show “Our Island Universe” comes to Ritchie Observatory at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Join Astronomer Steve Ruhl on a journey out of our solar system navigating the environment and structures in our galaxy, the Milky Way. If the sky is clear, astronomers will be on hand with telescopes for public stargazing. The program is free to members of the Battle Point Astronomical Association; $2 donation suggested for nonmembers, $5 for families. Info: Call 206-842-9152 or visit www.bpastro.org.
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Sunday
Half price at KiDiMu
Celebrate National Library Week at Kids Discovery
Tuesday Tunes at KiDiMu
Join local musician David Webb at Kids Discovery Museum for a guitar singalong and enjoy favorite American folk hits for kids. Drop by at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, April 15, 22 and 29. The program is free with admission or membership. Info: Visit www.kidimu.org or call 206-855-4650.
DJ dance at Island Center
“Just Dance” returns to Island Center Hall at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12. There will be a DJ mix with East Coast Swing, West Coast, Waltz, Blues, Salsa, Ballroom and Latin tailored to attendees. No preregistration or partner is required; singles and couples, adults and teens are welcome. Dressy casual; please wear shoes kind to wood floor. Bring snacks to share. Admission is $10/person at the door. A workshop from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. is free with admission to the dance. Info: Visit www.educatedfeet. net/dances.
program is for students in grades 7-12.
Museum wit half-price admission from Sunday, April 13 through Saturday, April 19. Library patrons are invited to present their library card for half-price admission and enjoy the many exhibits. Info: Call 206-855-4650 or visit www.kidimu.org.
Next week Garden club looks at flowers The Bainbridge Island Garden Club will hold its next monthly meeting and program at 10 a.m. Monday, April 14 at the First Baptist Church (Highway 305 and Madison Avenue). There will be two programs this month. Lynn Ward of Molly Ward Gardens in Poulsbo will talk about flowers and herbs from the garden, and ways to utilize what you grow in cooking and decorating. There will also be a presentation on tower Garden which simplifies traditional gardening using a unique vertical aeroponic growing system that makes it easy to grow your own fruits and vegetables at home. All are welcome. Info: Call Robin Teske at 206-780-6719.
Journey of Trust series
The class series “Journey of Trust: Restore Your Flow of Inner Harmony Using Simple Healing Practices” is 10 a.m. to noon on Mondays, April 14 through June 9. Learn how to clear old patterns, balance chakras, harness the power of breath, explore hands-on energy healing, heal through movement, and strengthen body, mind, and spirit and much more. Info: Call Kathryn Lafond
at 206-842-5330 or Debby Haase 206-842-4652.
Wee ones have storytime
Toddler Storytime returns to the Bainbridge Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Mondays, April 14, 21 and 28. Get a jump start on reading at this early literacy storytime geared just for toddlers. The program includes lots of full body movement, songs, stories and rhymes designed to build letter knowledge, vocabulary and narrative skills.
Messy Monday means fun
Kids can join a KiDiMu instructor for messy experimentation and sensory exploration on Messy Mondays, April 14, 21 and 28 at Kids Discovery Museum. Drop by any time between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. The program is free with admission or membership. Info: Call 206-855-4650 or visit www.kidimu.org.
Book-a-Computer-Trainer
Have questions about your Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, iPad, iPhone or personal computer? Sign up for an hour with a computer trainer at the Bainbridge Public Library and get your questions answered. Sessions are 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 14 and 21; or Tuesdays, April 15 and 22. Register for free help at the library or call 206-842-4162.
Teens gather for Hobbit flick
The Bainbridge Public Library will present a free movie matinee for teens at 2 p.m. during the Early Release Day on Monday, April 14. Teens can drop in for a movie and popcorn. This week, the library screens “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.” The film is rated PG-13 and ends at 4:45 p.m. The
Baby Storytime is at the Bainbridge Public Library at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 15, 22 and 29. Nurture your baby’s mind with songs, rhymes, stories and games at the library’s baby group. Reading and playing together promotes language acquisition and a love of books to last a lifetime.
Waterfront Book Group
The Waterfront Book Group will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 at Waterfront Park Community Center. The group will discuss “Emma” by Jane Austin, facilitated by Bainbridge librarian Tressa Johnson. Info: Call the library 206-842-4162.
Passover Seder
All are welcome to join Congregation Kol Shalom for a Community Passover Seder at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 (Second Seder). The seder will be led this year by Rabbi Mark Glickman and will be at 9010 Miller Road. RSVP to admin@kolshalom. net or call 206-842-9010. Please bring a vegetarian (dairy is fine) and Kosher for Passover side dish, salad or dessert to share. The main dish, salmon, will be provided. Also bring your seder plate, drinks for your table, including Kosher for Passover wine, and Matzah to share. Donations towards the main dish of salmon will be graciously accepted. Some of our members follow Ashkenazi traditions which eliminate Kitniyot during Passover. If you include Kitniyot, please note that on your dish. If you have any questions on what is or isn’t Kosher for Passover, email admin@kolshalom.net or call 206-842-9010.
Library hosts Pajama Night
The Bainbridge Public Library presents Pajama Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, April 15, 22 and 29. Bring the kids in their pajamas for some unstructured, open-house style library time. Read bedtime stories, do a craft, and enjoy the cozy atmosphere. Info: Call 206-842-4162 or www.krl.org.
The Green Muse is back
Ethan J. Perry hosts a night Inspired by the Goddess of Artistic Rebellion from 8 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays at Pegasus Coffee House. Come by for a spoken word and poetry open mic with a bit of music thrown in.