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Inside What you’ll find, and where, in the Almanac Quick reference guide
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Neighborhoods and services
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Clubs and organizations
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Index of services
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Spirituality and faith
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Island schools
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Map of Bainbridge Island
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Arts and culture
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Sports and recreation
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Island government
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Business and commerce
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Quick Reference Attendance: 206-780-1256
Emergency Bainbridge Island Police Department Emergencies Only: 911 Business: 206-842-5211 Bainbridge Fire Department Emergencies only: 911 Business Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: 206-842-7686
Captain Johnston Blakely Elementary School 206-842-4752
The Island School 206-842-0400 Leaps and Bounds Montessori 206-842-0852 Madrona School 206-855-8041 Montessori Country School 206-842-4966 Saint Barnabas Day School 206-855-8969 Saint Cecilia Catholic School 206-842-2017
Commodore Options School 206-780-1646
Voyager Montessori 206-780-5661
Ordway Elementary School 206-842-7637
West Sound Academy 360-598-5954
Bainbridge City Hall
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate School 206-780-6500
Bainbridge Island City Hall 206-780-8591
Captain Charles Wilkes Elementary School 206-842-4411
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce 206-842-3700
Woodward Middle School 206-842-4787
Bainbridge Island Downtown Association 206-842-2982
Courts Bainbridge Municipal Court 206-842-5641
Bainbridge Schools - Private
Kitsap County Courthouse District Court: 360-337-7144 Superior Court: 360-337-7140
Bainbridge Cooperative Nursery School 206-842-4077
Bainbridge Parks
Bethany Lutheran Preschool 206-780-7752
Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District District Office: 206-842-2306 Aquatics Center: 206-842-2302 Senior Center: 206-842-1616
Carden Country School 206-842-6510 First Years Children’s Center 206-842-6363
Bainbridge Public Library
Hazel Creek Montessori 206-780-1928
Bainbridge Public Library 206-842-4162
Bainbridge Schools - Public Bainbridge Island School District 206-842-4714 Bainbridge High School Main office: 206-842-2634
Hyla Middle School 206-842-5988 Island Children’s Montessori School 206-842-8770 Island Cooperative Preschool 206-842-3013
Chamber/Business
Medical Care Kitsap County Health District 360-337-5235 Virginia Mason Bainbridge Island Medical Center 206-842-5632 Harrison Bainbridge 206-855-7510 Swedish Bainbridge Island Primary Care 206-991-2121
Transportation Bainbridge Island Taxi 206-842-1021 Taxis & Tours 206-842-7660 Kitsap Transit ACCESS & Dial-a-Ride: 800-422-2877
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Quick Reference The last cars board the ferry M/V Puyallup at the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal as the boat readies for an early afternoon sailing. Brian Kelly photo
Kitsap Humane Society & Animal Control:
Transportation
360-692-6977 www.kitsap-humane.org
Kitsap Transit Bus Service Carpool & Ride Share: 800-501-7433 (RIDE)
West Sound Wildlife Shelter: 206-855-9057 • www.westsound wildlife.org
Traffic Conditions Including ferries, Hood Canal Bridge and passes: 511
PAWS of Bainbridge Island/ North Kitsap:
Washington State Ferries Fares & Schedules: 888-808-7977
206-842-2451 or 888-558-PAWS
Utilities
780-0656 • www.pawsbainbridge.org
Bainbridge Disposal 206-842-4882
Post Offices
800-531-1918
U.S. Postal Service www.usps.com 800-275-8777
Adoption Center
Puget Sound Energy 888-225-5773
Bainbridge Island (ZIP 98110) 271 Winslow Way East 206-855-9571
Animal/Wildlife State Dept. of Fish & Wildlife: 360-902-2200 • www.wdfw.wa.gov
Rolling Bay (ZIP 98061) 10355 Valley Road 206-842-3261
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Neighborhoods & SERVICES NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS
East Central Bainbridge Island Community Association
Bloodworks Northwest
Association of Bainbridge Communities (ABC)
Murden Cove Preservation Assoc.
Friends of Fort Ward / Fort Ward Community Hall campaign
Seabold Community Club
Promoting historic preservation and education in the Fort Ward neighborhood, and partnering with the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District to renovate the historic bakery building as Fort Ward Community Hall. history@fortwardhall.org, www.fortwardhall. org
Joyce Depue: 206-842-4500
ABC was founded over 35 years ago by residents concerned about protecting the island’s environment. The association represents neighborhoods around the island. 206-842-6001 • biabc2000@yahoo.com
Olaf Ribeiro: 206-842-1157
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community
SERVICE GROUPS
Maintains Seabold Hall for public use. Joan Bickerton: 206-842-4283 Rental info: 206-842-2306, ext. 116
206-842-4772 • info@bijac.org; www.bijac.org
Wing Point Neighborhood Assoc.
Boaters and Mariners of Bainbridge Island
American Legion Colin Hyde Post 172
Dale Perry: 206-780-1439
Friends of the Library
Meets 7 p.m. first and third Fridays at the Legion Hall except in July and August. 7880 NE Bucklin Hill Road 206-842-5000 (voice mail) or 206-780-6858 www.bainbridgeislandpost172.org
ABC: 206-842-6001
Cave Neighborhood Community Council
Neil Johannsen: 206-842-7298
Holds regular blood drives on Bainbridge. (800) 398-7888 • www.bloodworksnw.org
Sells books to benefit the Bainbridge Library, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. three times monthly at the library. 206-842-4162 • books4all@bifriends.org www.bifriends.org
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Above, the countdown begins for the annual zucchini races at the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market.
NEIGHBORHOODS: Continued from Page 9 Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County
Works with volunteer labor and donations of money and materials to build simple, decent housing in partnership with low-income residents. PO Box 5347, Bremerton, WA 98312 360-479-3853 • director@kitsap habitat.org www.kitsaphabitat.org
Island Health & Rehabilitation Center Volunteer Program
At right, shoppers look for bargains at a fundraising book sale held by the Bainbridge Public Library. Brian Kelly photos
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Island Volunteer Caregivers
835 Madison Ave. 206-842-4765 or island@extendicare.com
Rita Elsberry, executive director Robin Gaphni, program director
Explore the diverse history of Bainbridge Island! Open Daily 10-4, FREE Admission. 215 Ericksen Ave. NE
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Trained volunteers provide respite care, transportation for medical appointments, shopping and home visits to the elderly and needy. Caregivers group meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday, and grief group at 5 p.m. Thursday at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church. 206-842-4441 • ivc@bainbridge.net www.ivcbainbridge.org
Kiwanis Club of Bainbridge Island
Funds scholarships and leads community service projects. Meets 7 a.m. Wednesdays at Boys & Girls Club, 9453 Coppertoop Loop NE. PO Box 10602 • www.bikiwanis.org
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Brian Kelly photos
At top, a trail in the Grand Forest. At left, Commander Gary Sakuma of American Legion Post No. 172 leads the Memorial Day service at the World War II memorial at Bainbridge High School.
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Lodge meets 7:30 p.m. second Mondays (except July and August) at the Bainbridge Masonic Temple. 1299 Grow Ave. 206-842-8846
One Call for All
“One Call for All” (aka the Red Envelope drive) supports community organizations through one annual island-wide appeal for funding, PO Box 10487 206-842-0659 • www.onecallforall.org
Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island
Sponsors community service projects, including the annual Rotary Auction and Rummage Sale. Meets Mondays 11:45 a.m. except for the first Monday of the month which is a dinner only meeting and every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings are held at the Wing Point Golf & Country Club. info@bainbridgeislandrotary.org www.bainbridgeislandrotary.org
groups meet regularly on Bainbridge. Visit the website for a list of meeting times. www.kitsap-al-anon.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily on Bainbridge. Visit the District 10 website for a list of current meeting times. 206-855-8366 • www.dist10.org
SUPPORT GROUPS Al-Anon
Support for families of alcoholics. Al-Anon
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NEIGHBORHOODS: Continued from Page 11 Attention Deficit Disorder
The Kitsap Branch of CHADD, an attention deficit disorder support group, meets 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Sept. to June. 10452 Silverdale Way, Silverdale. kitsap@chadd.net • www.nwchadd.org
YWCA-ALIVE Bainbridge Island
The YWCA-ALIVE Bainbridge Island Domestic Violence Program provides a comprehensive range of services for domestic violence victims and their children, including advocacy-based counseling, legal advocacy, support groups and education. Business hours: 206-780-2931 24-hour emergency hotline: 800-500-5513
Bainbridge Youth Services
Champions the development of Bainbridge adolescents. Programs include no-cost confidential counseling, job referral and community service opportunities. 8533 Madison Ave North 206-842-9675 • www.bainbridgeyouth services.org
Kitsap Cancer Services
Provides free, life-enhancing support services for cancer patients, family members, friends
and caregivers in a serene, nurturing environment. Women’s‚ men’s and grief support groups available. 360-204-6399 • info@kitsapcancerservices.org www.kitsapcancerservices.org
Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County
Helps parents and youth work on communication issues, supports peer mediation programs in the schools, mediates between juvenile offenders and those they have harmed, and provides mediation and facilitation training. 9004 Washington Ave. N., Silverdale 206-842-3215 • www.kitsapdrc.org
Grief Support Group
Support for anyone who has lost a loved one. Second and fourth Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church. Sponsored by Island Volunteer Caregivers. 206-842-4441 • ivc@bainbridge.net
Helpline
Provides short term counseling, food, housing assistance, medical equipment loan, resource referral and other services. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Food bank hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The food bank is closed on Wednesday.
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282 Knechtel Way NE 206-842-7621 • helpline@helplinehouse.org www.helplinehouse.org
Housing Resources Bainbridge
Phedra Elliott, executive director Local community land trust providing affordable rentals, housing assistance programs, and home ownership to island families. 730 Ericksen Ave.NE, Suite 100 206-842-1909 • phedra@housing resourcesbi.org www.housingresourcesboard.org
Literacy Council of Kitsap County
Offers adult classes in reading, writing, math, basic literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL). 360-373-1539 • info@kacewa.org www.kitsapliteracy.org
Low Vision Support Group (Visually Impaired Persons Group) Meets 1 p.m. second Wednesdays in the meeting room of the Bainbridge Library. Transportation is available. 206-842-1324
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THE SC ISLAND HOOL
Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Luciano Marano photo
Bainbridge Youth Services celebrated its move to its new home across from the Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center, in the building once known as the “little red schoolhouse” that formerly housed the Bainbridge Island Child Care Centers’ Big Kids building. The center sold the building to BYS earlier this spring for $1, and after an extensive renovation, the 2,100-square-foot building opened in September. BYS was formerly located in the 100 Building on the Bainbridge High School campus.
NEIGHBORHOODS: Continued from Page 12 Narcotics Anonymous
Recovering addicts meet regularly to help each other stay clean. Meets 6 p.m. Mondays and Fridays at the Rhododendron Apartment Community Center. 877-861-6156 www.wpsana.com/meetings.shtml
National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI-Kitsap sponsors a monthly support group from 7-8:30 p.m. second Mondays. Jeanette Rerecich: 360-697-5531 Joan Pearson: 206-842-5324
Ovarian Cancer Support Group Meets 1 p.m. third Tuesdays in the Rose Room of Harrison Hospital in Silverdale. 360-744-4625 cancersupport@harrisonmedical.org
Half & Full Day Kindergarten Small Class Sizes
Overeaters Anonymous
A 12-step program of support and recovery, OA meets every Saturday at 9:15 a.m. at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church and Wednesdays at 5 p.m. at the Island Terrace Apartments clubhouse. www.oa.org
Parkinson’s Support Group
Meets most first Mondays at 1 p.m. at the Phelps Road fire station. Call ahead to verify. Lana Gillis: 360-779-7178 lanagale@earthlink.net
Peninsula Community Health Services
8553 NE Day Road Bainbridge Island
A community-based nonprofit organization that provides primary medical care services for children and adults in Kitsap County. PCHS administration: 360-377-3776 www.pchsweb.org
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and organizations Bainbridge Amateur Radio Club
Meetings on the first Saturday of every month (except January and July) at 9 a.m. at Casa Rojas. Visitors welcome. www.W7NPC.org
BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network)
8890 Three Tree Lane NE BARN is a community of artisans and makers who are dedicated to creativity, craftsmanship and community service. BARN offers classes and well-equipped workspaces for many different disciplines. There are 11 artisan studios represented: Book Arts, Electronic and Technical Arts, Fiber Arts, Glass Arts, JewelryMaking, Kitchen Arts, Media Arts, Metal Arts, Printmaking, Woodworking and Writers. All classes are open to ages 14 and up. 206-842-4475 or info@bainbridgebarn.org
Bainbridge Conservation Voters
A local environmental advocacy group that informs the public on voter issues and the
Brian Kelly photo
Volunteers sort donated items for the annual Rotary Auction & Rummage Sale. positions of city officials on conservation topics. Meetings every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. 206-855-4690
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Our meetings are now at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays at the Legion Hall except in July and August. 7880 NE Bucklin Hill Rd 206 842-5000 (voice mail) or 206-780-6858 COLIN HYDE POST 172 7880 Bucklin Hill Road, PO Box 10372 Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110 bainbridgeislandpost172.org
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Artist Michael Pontieri leads a Teen Art Camp at the Bainbridge Public Library.
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Bainbridge Garden Club
The Bainbridge Island Gardening Club meets from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Monday Sept. through June at the First Baptist Church. 8810 Madison Ave. Peggy Adkins: 206-780-2536
Bainbridge Island Fire Cadets
Bainbridge Fire Department Volunteer Program Coordinator, Jay Rosenberg Hands-on training in fire and aid service for high school-age youth. 8895 Madison Avenue • 206-842-7686 Bainbridge Island Fly Fishers Experience the beauty and fun of fly fishing; join Bainbridge Island Fly Fishers for the club’s regular meetings, outings and fly-tying sessions. Bainbridge Island Fly Fishers is a group of fly fishers (old timers and new to the sport) from Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County who come together to learn about and participate in thier favorite pastime, fly fishing.
Get informed of the group’s meetings by liking BIFF on Facebook, or ask to be added to the club’s email list or get more information by emailing BainbridgeIslandFlyFishers@ gmail.com.
B.I. Genealogical Society
The Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society is a 15-year-old nonprofit organization of about
100 local amateur genealogists, searching for ancestors all over the world. It offers members several special interest groups and programs for both beginners and experts. The public is welcome at the society’s regular monthly meetings, from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Fridays of the month, at the
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A crowd gathers for an event at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial. Luciano Marano photo
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Bainbridge Public Library, usually featuring presentations from outside speakers. In 2020, BIGS will be offering two special one-day programs particularly valuable to community members new to genealogy: Genealogy 101 on Saturday, May 2 and Unlock Your Family History on Saturday, Oct. 24. www.bigenealogy.org
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Association
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Association (BIJAEMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. BIJAEMA developed and oversees the memorial built at the location of the first forced removal of Japanese Americans during
World War II. Located at Pritchard Park, 4192 Eagle Harbor Drive NE, this National Historic Site’s theme “Nidoto Nai Yoni – Let It Not Happen Again” is an aspirational call to action to protect the rights of all during times of fear and prejudice. BIJAEMA meets on the second Wednesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the
Bainbridge Island Historical Museum. www.bijaema.org
B.I. Land Trust
Jane Stone, executive director Preservation and stewardship of Bainbridge Island’s natural environment. 221 Winslow Way, #103 206-842-1216 • www.bi-landtrust.org
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Fosters cultural and friendship exchanges between the sister islands of Bainbridge and Ometepe, Nicaragua. Supports education, health, special needs, and community projects on Ometepe and sells fair trade, organic coffee from Ometepe in area retail outlets, which provides funding. www.bainbridgeometepe. org
B.I. Park District Trails Committee
A volunteer group building, preserving and maintaining public island trails. Work parties fourth Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 206-842-3373 • dan@biparks.org www.bainbridgeislandtrails.org
Bainbridge Island Senior Center
There’s no age requirement to participate in this vibrant community that enjoys a variety of activities—exercise, games, excursions, culture and learning. The Center provides programs, services and resources in a welcoming atmosphere of kindness, courtesy and
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Two hikers make their way through the Springbrook Creek Preserve.
CLOSE-UP: The Bainbridge Island Land Trust
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n 1989, a group of concerned islanders observed changes occurring throughout Bainbridge Island — and took a stand. To protect the island’s sensitive habitat and resources, and to preserve the quality of life that defines our community, the Bainbridge Island Land Trust was formed. Thanks to the contributions of initial volunteer board members, the first-ever land trust conservation easement was recorded in 1990 at the corner of Highway 305 and Day Road. Fast-forward 31 years, the land trust is firmly established as the premier conservation organization on Bainbridge Island, conserving and defending habitat that benefits not only the Island but the greater Puget Sound ecosystem. To date, the land trust has helped permanently conserve more than 1,400 acres on Bainbridge Island, while continuing the most ambitious and successful land conservation campaign in its history: Stand for the Land. The land trust started the year with restoration efforts on the newly acquired Miller-Kirkman Preserve at the head of Little Manzanita Bay. Islanders and friends toured the newly protected 14 acres adjacent to the greater Gazzam Lake Nature Preserve (Jablonko Preserve), and the land trust opened a trail on the Cougar Creek Preserve. All these newly acquired preserves help connect critical wildlife habitat and build a stronger network of protected lands. “Natural Bainbridge” — was published and beckons us to explore and safeguard the Island’s exquisite preserves, protected areas, and parks — an all-volunteer publication! And at the end of 2019, the land trust debuted Springbrook Creek Preserve, a 23-acre forested refuge that serves as the fourth property
acquisition in the ongoing Stand for the Land campaign. The land trust’s science-driven approach to land acquisition and management was further bolstered by the completion of a multi-year watershed assessment in conjunction with its partners, Wild Fish Conservancy, Bainbridge Island Watershed Council, city of Bainbridge Island, and Washington Department of Ecology. Through this assessment, Springbrook Creek Preserve was identified to contain one of the island’s finest fish habitats. With Springbrook Creek Preserve, the campaign has added nearly 66 acres of conservation lands to the Island. 2019 saw numerous other successes for the land trust, the community, and the island’s natural areas. Fourteen volunteer work parties were held, which brought dozens of islanders together to take part in local conservation efforts including invasive weed removal, native vegetation plantings, and other stewardship activities. The Land Trust Teen Conservation Crew, a group of local teens aged 14 and older, also made significant gains in invasive weed removal and habitat restoration. The organization remains incredibly grateful for the astounding support the campaign has received by the many islanders who share a similar vision — a community grounded in its connection to nature, and a healthy, vibrant island supportive of diverse wildlife and habitat. “Keep an eye out for a Stand for the Land campaign announcement later this spring on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity so exciting, we hope it will mobilize our entire community,” says executive director Jane Stone.
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acceptance. Meals on Wheels served at noon weekdays; $3 donation for those 60-plus. Be active in mind, body and spirit, meet other people and just have fun. biseniorcenter.org info@biseniorcenter 206-842-1616
B.I. Sportsmen’s Club
Alan Kasper, president Promotes conservation and gun safety; sponsors springtime youth fishing derby. Newly improved pistol, rifle and trap ranges. 8203 Sportsman Club Road 206-780-9374 • www.bainbridgesportsmensclub.org
Bainbridge Island Women’s Club
Local nonprofit social organization open to all women of Bainbridge and surrounding communities. BIWC fosters friendships, organizations social activities and provides monetary support to community organizations. Newcomers are encouraged to join. Meets 9:30 a.m. third Thursdays through September through June at Bainbridge Performing Arts. 206-451-4084 • biwomensclub.org
B.I. Weed Warriors
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Walkers make their way along the trail at Fort Ward.
Work to combat invasive, non-native weeds on the island through public education and weed-pulling work parties. Jeannette Franks: 206-755-8461 Dan Hamlin: 206-245-7385 www.biparks.org/aboutus/volunteer.html http://bainbridge.freetoasthost.info/index.html
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Bainbridge Republican Women
Kitsap County Republicans
Luncheon meeting is 11 a.m. second Wednesdays at the Wing Point Golf and Country Club. 206-337-5543 www.bainbridgeislandrepublicanwomen.org
Bainbridge Toastmasters
Teaches communication and leadership skills. Meets noon-1 p.m. first and third Thursdays at the Winslow Arms clubhouse. 220 Parfitt Way • 206-842-2441
Battle Point Astronomical Assoc.
Promotes the study of astronomy by providing facility, equipment, educational programs and astronomy events. 206-842-9152 • www.bpastro.org
Boy Scouts of America
Jim Sutton, central contact For boys aged 5-18. Four Bainbridge Island troops. 206-842-2441 • www.seattlebsa.org/Orca
Bainbridge Island 4-H Club www.bainbridgeisland4h.org bainbridgeisland4h@gmail.com
A 255-acre outdoor learning center to inspire lifelong environmental and community stewardship. 4450 Blakely Ave. 206-855-4300 • info@islandwood.org www.islandwood.org Executive Committee meetings first Monday of most months at 7 p.m. Beach Hotel. 360-308-9845 • www.kitsaprepublicans.org
Kitsap League of Women Voters
Sustainable Bainbridge
Supports cooperation among a broad-based network of local organizations, businesses, government and individuals to protect and strengthen our community’s social, environmental, and economic sustainability. Meets at 5 p.m. the first Monday of the month excepting Sept. at Community Center. 206-842-4439 • info@sustainable bainbridge.org www.sustainablebainbridge.org
Myra Howrey, president A nonpartisan political organization that promotes informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. 206-622-8961 • lwvwa@lwvwa.org www.lwvwa.org
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Mom’s Morning Retreat
chair@kitsap23rd.com • www.kitsap23rd.com
A trusted place for mothers of all-age children and all backgrounds to connect and replenish. Moms explore mindfulness and personal growth with speaker Bev Gaines. Meetings are held at Grace Episcopal Church on the first, second, and third Thursdays during the school year, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., and childcare is provided. 206-842-9997 - momsmorningretreat.com
Savvy Women Exchanging Relevant Views meets from 10:30-noon the second Tuesday of the month at Seabold Community Hall. thrash2@comcast.net
23rd Legislative District Democrats The Netza Project
Lisa Martin Dedicated to providing equal access to quality education and literacy for indigenous children of Zihuatanejo, Mexico, while honoring their native dialects and culture. 508-284-0078 • info@netzaproject.org www.netzaproject.org
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DIANE
PUBLIC SAFETY
866-844-9355
Bainbridge Police:
HIV-AIDS Hotline:
206-842-5211 (non-emergency)
800-272-2437
Bainbridge Fire Dept:
Hospice of Kitsap County:
360-698-4611 • info@hospicekc.org www.hospicekc.org
206-842-7686 (non-emergency)
U.S. Coast Guard:
Kitsap Public Health District:
206-217-6000
DNR Forest Fire Reports:
360-377-5235 • www.kitsapcounty health.com
Hazardous Substances info:
Peninsula Community Health Services:
800-562-6010
800-633-7585
Kitsap County Sheriff: 360-337-7101
Dept. of Health Beach Closures: 800-562-5632 www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/sf/biotoxin.htm
MEDICAL CARE Crisis Clinic of the Peninsula: 206-855-7700
YWCA ALIVE Domestic Violence Hotline:
Sugden
(at Poulsbo Medical Clinic) 360-478-2366 or 360-779-1963 www.pchsweb.org
Suicide Prevention & Veterans’ Crisis Line: 800-273-8255
Swedish Clinic Bainbridge 206-991-2121
Virginia Mason Bainbridge Island Medical Center: 206-842-5632
206-780-2931 or (800) 500-5513
Harrison Bainbridge:
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BROKER, ABR, CNE, LMS
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Members of the Bainbridge girls water polo team take a break from practice at the Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center. Brian Kelly photo
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Washington Poison Center:
Post Offices:
Bainbridge: 206-855-9571 Rolling Bay: 206-842-3261
800-222-1222
Puget Sound Energy:
TRANSPORTATION
Centurylink:
888-225-5773
206-842-2982 • www.bainbridgedown town.org
B.I. Historical Museum:
206-842-2773 • www.bainbridgehistory.org
Bainbridge Island Public Library:
800-244-1111
206-842-4162 www.krl.org/index.php/bainbridge-island
Taxis & Tours:
ANIMALS/WILDLIFE
Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District:
Kitsap Transit:
State Dept. of Fish & Wildlife:
206-842-2302 • www.biparks.org
360-902-2200 • www.wdfw.wa.gov
Bainbridge Island Review:
Kitsap Humane Society & Animal Control:
206-842-6613 • www.bainbridgereview.com
Bainbridge Performing Arts
Bainbridge Island Taxi: 206-842-1021
206-842-7660
ACCESS & Dial-a-Ride: 800-422-2877 • www.kitsaptransit.org
Kitsap Transit Bus Service, Carpool & Ride Share:
800-501-7433 (RIDE) • www.kitsap transit.org
West Sound Wildlife Shelter:
Box Office: 206-842-8569 www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org
Traffic Conditions
PAWS of Bainbridge Island/ North Kitsap:
206-842-9675 • www.bainbridgeyouthservices.org
Ferries, Hood Canal Bridge & passes: 511
Washington State Ferries:
Fares & Schedules: 888-808-7977
SERVICES/UTILITIES AT&T Customer Services: 800-288-2747
Bainbridge Disposal: 206-842-4882
Comcast Cable TV Customer Service: 888-266-2278
360-692-6977 www.kitsap-humane.org 206-855-9057 • www.westsoundwildlife.org
Bainbridge Youth Services:
206-842-2451 or 888-558-PAWS Adoption Center 206-780-0656 • www.pawsbainbridge.org
Helpline House:
AGENCIES/ ORGANIZATIONS
206-842-1616 • www.bicommunity connections.org/seniorctr.shtml
B.I. Aquatic Center:
206-842-2302 • www.biaquatics.org.
B.I. Chamber of Commerce:
206-842-7621 • www.helplinehouse.org
Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center: Teen Center:
206-842-2302 • https://biparks.org/teencentered/
206-842-3700 • www.bainbridge chamber.com
B.I. Downtown Assoc:
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Members of churches from Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap walk through Winslow for the annual Crop Hunger Walk.
Spirituality
www.bainbridgefirstbaptist.org
Agate Passage Friends
Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church
and Faith
Quaker silent meeting for worship, 10 a.m. Sundays in Seabold Hall, 14451 Komedal Road. A fellowship period follows, 11 a.m.noon. friendschat@agatepassagefriends.org
Bahai’s of Bainbridge Island
Monthly introduction meetings. Holds first Sunday interfaith devotional meetings. Weekly children’s classes, meditation and arts time. 206-780-6821 • bainbridgebahais@gmail. com, http://bainbridgebahais.blogspot.com
Bainbridge First Baptist Church
Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Sunday morning worship 11 a.m. and evening 6 p.m. 8810 Madison Ave. 206-842-3022 • bfbc@tscnet.com
Bethany Lutheran Church
Saturday, 5 p.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m. 7968 Finch Road 206-842-4241 • info@bethanyofbainbridge. org, www.bethanyofbainbridge.org Rev. Thomas Perchlik. Meets 10 a.m. Sundays at Island School. 8553 NE Day Road 206-780-0373 • info@cedarsuuchurch.org www.cedarsuuchurch.org
Chavurat Shir Hayam
An unaffiliated, participatory, inclusive chavurah celebrating the full Jewish calendar. Religious education provided. 206-567-9414 • www.shirhayam.org
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Bishop Bradford Hepworth. Worship 10 a.m. Sundays. Sunday School 11:20 a.m. 8677 Madison Ave. 206-780-2032
Congregation Kol Shalom
Rabbi Dario Feiguin Services are 10 a.m. Saturdays. Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. All interested in Judaism are welcome to regular Shabbat services and holiday celebrations. 9010 Miller Road 206-842-9010 • admin@kolshalom.net www.kolshalom.net
Cross Sound Church
Dave Sellers, pastor Dave O’Connell, associate pastor Services at 10 a.m. Sundays at the Commons at Bainbridge High School. 206-842-6898 • info@crosssound.org www.CrossSound.org
Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, United Church of Christ
Rev. Dee Eisenhauer, pastor Services 9:30 a.m. Sundays. An inclusive, progressive, and welcoming Christian community;
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Community members gather at Seabold United Methodist Church for a candlelight vigil as part of the Lights for Liberty event.
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“thinking people who take the Bible seriously but not literally.” 105 Winslow Way 206-842-4657 • www.eagleharbor church.org
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Providing inpatient, outpatient and residential care.
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Services & Sunday School 10 a.m. Sundays. Testimony meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 206-842-5205 • www.csbainbridge.org
Grace Episcopal Church
Rev. Wren Blessing, Rector Services: 8 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. Sundays; 10:30 a.m. service & Bible Study Wednesdays. 8595 Day Road NE 206-842-9997 • grace@gracehere.org www.gracehere.org
H.O.P.E. Center for Christian Unity Rev. Robert Bily Sunday service 11 a.m. 9191 Moran Road 206-842-4915 • hopecenter@lifestaff.org www.lifestaff.org
Island Church
Grant and Jenni Brewster, pastors
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A speedy group of youngsters blasts off at the start line during the annual Jog-a-Thon fundraiser for Saint Cecilia Catholic School.
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Services 10 a.m. on Sundays. 9624 Sportsman Club Road 206-842-4288 • office@islandchurch.org www.islandchurch.org
Nipponzan Myohoji
Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church
Karen Haig, Rector Services Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.; Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. prayer; Thursday 9:15 a.m. eucharist 1187 Wyatt Way NW 206-842-5601 • information@stbbi.org www.stbbi.org
Buddhist Temple Senji Kanaeda, Rev. Gilberto Perez Prayer, meditation at 6 a.m., 5:30 p.m. daily. Sunday morning prayer & breakfast. 6154 Lynwood Center Road 206-780-6739 or 206-419-7262 senji@nipponzan.net • www.nipponzan.net
Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
Port Madison Lutheran Church
Seabold United Methodist Church
Ron and Lori Hoyum, pastors Sundays: 10:30 a.m. worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school and Bible study. 14000 Madison Ave. 206-842-4746 www.pmlc.wordpress.com
Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church
Reverend Marty Shelton-Jenck, pastor 9:30 a.m. traditional service Sundays. Adult education Sundays. 11042 Sunrise Drive 206-842-3098 • office@rbpres.org www.rbpres.org
Father Mark Kiszelewski Mass at 5 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m., 10 a.m. Sundays. Mass Wednesday-Saturday at 9 a.m. 1310 Madison Ave. 206-842-3594 • parishoffice@saintcparish. org, www.saintcparish.org Rev. Cindy Roberts Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., communion at 9 a.m. 6894 Seabold Church Road 206-842-3622 • office@seaboldumc.org www.seaboldumc.org
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Spiritual Director Michael Bogar Meets 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Island Music Center. 10598 Valley Road, 206-842-1015 • michael@spiritualenrichmentcenter.org www.spiritualenrichmentcenter.org
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Island SCHOOLS
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Bainbridge Island School District Superintendent Peter Bang-Knudsen greets students on the first day of school.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS Bainbridge Cooperative Nursery School For children ages 3-5; served the Bainbridge community since 1963. 501 Cave Ave. 206-842-4077 • info@bcnsbainbridge.org www.school.bcnsbainbridge.org
Bethany Lutheran Preschool
Education & Christian values for preschool ages 3-5. 7968 Finch Road • 206-780-7752 preschool@bethanyofbainbridge.org www.bethanyofbainbridge.org/preschool
Carden Country School K-8
An interdenominational Christian school providing students in grades K-8 with a solid, well-rounded, structured, and rigorous academic program in a joyful, nurturing environment. Small class sizes and small group instruction ensure success for every child.
6974 Island Center Road 206-842-6510 • admin@carden countryschool.org www.cardencountryschool.org
First Years Children’s Center
Preschool and childcare for ages 4 weeks to 8 years old. 621 High School Road NW 206-842-6363 • www.firstyearschildrens center.com
Hazel Creek Montessori
Preschool, kindergarten, & before-and afterschool care. Horse riding & swimming lessons. 8903 NE Koura Road 206-780-1928 • janice@hazelcreek montessori.com www.hazelcreekmontessori.com
Hyla Middle School
Serves grades 6, 7 & 8, focusing on middle school development with participatory curriculum, small classes & strong connections with teachers. 7861 Bucklin Hill Road 206-842-5988 • www.hylamiddleschool.org
Island Children’s Montessori School
Preschool & kindergarten. Fun Fridays, Summer Camps for children, & Love & Logic Seminars for parents. 9723 Coppertop Loop, Suite 203 206-842-8770 • joangillanders@donobi.net www.islandchildrensmontessori.org
Island Cooperative Preschool
Preschoolers & parents learning together: A program of Olympic College. Classes for
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Children ages 1-5. A cooperative preschool through age 5. Emphasis is on the social, emotional, physical & intellectual development of each child. 6894 NE Seabold Church Road 206-842-3013 • info@IslandCoop Preschool.org www.islandcoop.org
The Island School
Rich, engaging curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade. Small class sizes and extended day program. 8553 NE Day Road 206-842-0400 • info@theislandschool.org TheIslandSchool.org
Leaps and Bounds Montessori
For ages 2½-6. 13984 Toad Holler Place • 206-842-0852
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Students and staff at Carden Country School admire the entries in the school’s annual pumpkindecorating contest.
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Madrona School
Awakening the mind, nurturing the soul. Waldorf education for parent-tot, preschool, kindergarten and grades 1-8. 219 Madison Ave. 206-855-8041 • info@madronaschool.org www.madronaschool.org
Montessori Country School
Birth through sixth grade. 10994 Arrow Point Drive 206-842-4966 • office@montessori countryschool.org www.montessoricountryschool.org
Northwest College of Art
Classes taught by professional artists and designers. Offers a double major BFA degree in Visual Communication in 36 months. 16301 Creative Drive, Poulsbo (800) 769-ARTS or 360-779-9993 admissions@nca.edu or www.nca.edu
Saint Barnabas Day School
Nondenominational preschool for ages 3-5. 1187 Wyatt Way 206-855-8969 • information@stbbi.org www.stbbi.org/n_dayschool.htm
Saint Cecilia Catholic School
Preschool through eighth grade. Catholic & non-Catholic students welcome. 1310 Madison Ave. 206-842-2017 • info@saintceciliaschool.org www.saintceciliaschool.org
Salish Sea Expeditions
Jake Beattie, executive director, Northwest Maritime Center This nonprofit teaches kids about Puget Sound’s marine environment through handson scientific inquiry aboard a 61-foot sailing research vessel/floating classroom. 431 Water St. Port Townsend 360-385-3628 • info@salish.org
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Boxes of tasty apples await hungry visitors to The Island School’s annival carnival. Curriculum & Instruction: Sheryl Belt: 206-780-1067 Community Relations: Erin Bischoff: 206-780-1081 Business Office: 206-780-1061 Capital Projects: 206-780-1595 Indian Education: 206-780-1887 Operations/Maintenance: 206-842-4117 Transportation Services: 206-842-4641 BISD Parent-Teacher Organization www.bainbridge.wednet.edu/parents/ptso
Bainbridge High School 9330 NE High School Road Principal: Kristin Haizlip Grades 9-12. Main office: 206-842-2634 Attendance: 206-780-1256 Counseling: 206-780-1251
Blakely Elementary School
West Sound Academy
A college preparatory, independent school for grades 6-12. International Baccalaureate curriculum for grades 11 & 12. 16571 Creative Drive, Poulsbo 360-598-5954 lgsellman@westsoundacademy.org www.westsoundacademy.org
PUBLIC SCHOOLS Bainbridge Island School District 8489 Madison Ave. Main office: 206-842-4714 www.bainbridge.wednet.edu Superintendent: Peter Bang-Knudsen: 206780-1050
Principal: Reese Ande. Grades K-4 4704 Blakely Avenue • 206-842-4752
Commodore Options School
Principal: Tricia Corsetti Commodore Options School houses four school programs, with common beliefs in personalized, student-centered learning. These programs include Eagle Harbor High School 9530 High School Road (grades 9-12); Odyssey Multiage Program (grades 1-8), & the Mosaic Home Education Partnership (grades K-8). 9530 High School Road • 206-780-1646
Sonoji Sakai Intermediate School
Principal: Jim Corsetti. Grades 5-6. 9343 Sportsman Club Road • 206-780-6500
Wilkes Elementary School
Principal: Amii Pratt. Grades K-4. 12781 Madison Avenue • 206-842-4411
Woodward Middle School
Principal: Jeffery Hale. Grades 7-8. 9125 Sportsman Club Road • 206-842-4787
EDUCATIONAL FUNDING Bainbridge Schools Foundation
A community-based nonprofit organization that directly supports K-12 school district funding needs. 8489 Madison Ave. • 206-855-0530 bsf@bainbridgeschoolsfoundation.org www.bainbridgeschoolsfoundation.com
Bainbridge Student Loan Fund
One Call For All funds are used to make lowinterest loans to post-secondary students in our community to defray the costs of college, university or vocational education. 206-842-0659 • www.onecallforall.org
Spartan Booster Alumni Club
Parent/student group raises money for Bainbridge High School extracurricular activities with an emphasis on athletics. 206-842-0593 • www.bainbridgeboosters. com spartanboosteralumniclub@gmail.com
Ordway Elementary School
Principal: Melinda Reynvaan. Grades K-4. 8555 Madison Avenue • 206-842-7637
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PARENTING SUPPORT B.I. Community Connections
An innovative collaboration among many of Bainbridge Island’s social service agencies & the Health, Housing & Human Services Council. 221 Winslow Way, Suite 203 • 206-842-9335 www.bicommunityconnections.org/
B.I. Child Care Centers
Children’s Center (2½-6 years of age) 502 Cave Avenue • 206-842-6525 biccc@bainbridge.net or www.biccc.org
A Center for Adoption Services 206-780-1972 • www.drugroves.or
B.I. Special Needs Foundation
Supports young adults with profound disabilities and their families living on Bainbridge Island. Operates Stephens House, a hands-on vocational learning center for young adults with developmental disabilities. 191 Winslow Way 206-780-1211 • bisnf@thestephenshouse.org www.bispecialneedsfoundation.org
First Years Children’s Center
Boys & Girls Club of B.I.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Bainbridge Youth Services
First Years Children’s Center is a non-profit child care center on Bainbridge Island going on its 22nd year of business. The center takes infants to Pre-Kindergarten. 621 High School Road NW 206-842-6363 • http://www.firstyearschildrenscenter.com/ Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. second and fourth Fridays from September through May at Island Church. Meet other moms for demonstration, speakers, crafts and support. Childcare provided. All mothers welcomed regardless of religious affiliation. Island Church; 9624 Sportsman Club Road 206-842-4288 • bainbridgemops@yahoo.com www.bimops.org
Peacock Family Services
Promotes the healthy social & emotional development of children by providing nurturing child care, open play & enrichment within a community of support for parents and caregivers. 305 Madison Ave. 206-780-1505 • info@peacockfamilycenter.org www.peacockfamilycenter.org
After-school drop-in programs for grades K-8, as well as holiday, early release, spring break, and summer day camp programs. Adults & youth volunteers needed. 9453 Coppertop Loop NE 206-436-1860 • bi@positiveplace.org www.bipositiveplace.org Champions the development of Bainbridge adolescents, ages 12-19. Programs include nocost confidential counseling, job referral and community service opportunities. 8533 Madison Ave North 206-842-9675 • www.bainbridgeyouth services.org
Teen Center
This Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District provides a drop-in space for teens ages 13-18. Stop by any evening to check out the space now located at the Bainbridge Aquatic Center. There is a pool table, foosball table, games, activities and a room for gaming or just relaxing. Hours vary by season. biparks.org/teen-centered/
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ARTS and culture
Once you’ve had your fill of the island’s natural assets — the beaches, trails and parks — you can be sure to find something close at hand to tantalize your creative side indoors as well. Bainbridge Performing Arts, the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra, Ovation! Performing Arts Northwest and Island Theater all offer praise-gathering productions on a regularly rotating schedule. There’s always something to see. Also, Bainbridge Cinemas and the historic Lynwood Theater offer brand-new blockbusters and speciality silver screen fare as well, including revived classics and live ballet and special concert events broadcast via satellite from around the globe. Looking instead to bust a move? Maybe cut a little rug? No sweat — unless you want to, of course. You’re never far from the chance to dance on Bainbridge Island. Between the Treehouse Café, Bainbridge Brewing, Pegasus Coffee and a constant calendar of shows at Rolling Bay Hall, you’ll have a chance to rock here on the rock almost any night of the week. Most of all though, Bainbridge is renowned for its galleries and museums, including the epicenter of island art: the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Within an easy walk from there, guests can enjoy monthly rotating displays at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, Danger, Roby-King Galleries, the Steven Fey fine art photography gallery and more. For a real special treat, be sure to check out downtown Winslow’s First Friday Art Walk. This social staple runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. Get out there early to beat the crowds and make sure you get a taste of the best wines. Art is at the heart of island living. Whatever moves you, bet you’ll find it on Bainbridge.
ARTS & HUMANITIES ARTS COORDINATING/FUNDING Arts & Humanities Bainbridge
Creates an environment in which arts and hu-
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A student at a youth arts program at the Bainbridge Public Library adds details to an ink-andwatercolor portrait. manities flourish by helping local organizations and individuals deliver cultural services and programs; sponsors arts and humanities events. 221 Winslow Way W., Suite 201 206-842-7901 • admin@artshum.org www.artshum.org
Bainbridge Arts & Crafts
Bainbridge Arts & Crafts exhibits fine crafts and contemporary art by local and regional artists and supports art education in the schools and community. 151 Winslow Way E. 206-842-3132 • gallery@bacart.org www.theartproject.org BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) BARN is a community of artisans and makers dedicated to creativity, craftsmanship and community service, offering classes and wellequipped workspaces for many different disciplines. There are 11 artisan studios: Book Arts, Electronic and Technical Arts, Fiber Arts, Glass Arts, Jewelry-Making, Kitchen Arts, Media Arts, Metal Arts, Printmaking, Woodworking and Writers. All classes are open to ages 14 and up. For information visit BainbridgeBARN.org. 8890 Three Tree Lane NE 206-842-4475 • info@bainbridgebarn.org BainbridgeBARN.org
B.I. Arts Education Community Consortium
A Washington State Arts Commission-funded
consortium of arts organizations, businesses, artists and the B.I. School District working to deepen arts learning in the public schools. Programs include artist-led projects in the schools, teacher training in integrated arts, performances, Art Docent Resource Center and Arts Mentorship Program. Administered by Arts & Humanities Bainbridge. 221 Winslow Way West, Suite 201 206-842-7901 • www.artshum.org
Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District
Offers a wide variety of cultural arts classes, workshops, programs, concerts and special events for all ages throughout the year. 206-842-2302
Bainbridge Music & Arts Legacy Scholarship
Awards yearly $1,000 scholarship through Bainbridge Foundation to Bainbridge High School seniors in piano and instrumental, dance, voice and drama. Apply to school counselor. 206-842-5754
Bainbridge Island, Kitsap Regional Library
Andrew Gurthet, branch manager Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 1-5:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday (new in 2018). Hosts speakers, discussion groups, activities and cultural events. Maintains a collection of
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books, magazines, audio books, DVDs and electronic resources. Ongoing programs include children’s story times and teen after school events.. The Friends of the Library hold used book sales three times per month to support the library. Bainbridge Public Library, a 501c3 nonprofit, owns and maintains the library building through community fundraising and grants.
Island Choice for best Chiropractic Care
206-842-4162 • agurthet@krl.org • www. krl.org
CRAFTS American Needlepoint Guild
Meets 10 a.m. fourth Monday at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church. Donna Brookfield: 206-780-6733
Embroiderers Guild of America
Meets 10 a.m. third Tuesday at member homes. Anne Stern: 206-842-3932
Bainbridge Island Modern Quilt Guild
Meets second Sunday each month (with some adjustments) at BARN 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Local non-profit sponsors of the Bainbridge Quilt Festival. All levels welcome. Join the mailing list at www.bainbridgeislandmodernquiltguild.com Meeting and activities updates on Facebook: Bainbridge Island Modern Quilt Guild. Questions: bainbridgeislandmqg@gmail.com www.bainbridgeislandmodernquiltguild.com
Dr. Jerry Nashman, DC, BSC, CCSP
2019 Finalist Best Chiropractor on Bainbridge Island
Gentle Effective Treatment for the Entire Family
Churchmouse Charity Knitters
Meets 1-3 p.m. third Thursdays at Churchmouse Yarns and Teas, 118 Madrone Lane. Laura Alonso: 206-780-2686
PHOTOGRAPHY Bainbridge Island Photo Club
Meets at 7-9 p.m. second Wednesdays at the Bainbridge Commons, 370 Brien Dr. Meetings alternate between club competition and education. Visitors and interested photographers are welcome. Paul Brians, 206-780-5926 or 360-297-2447 www.biphotoclub.org/
LITERARY ARTS
Bainbridge Library Book Group & Third Tuesday Book Group
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An artist’s ink is ready for a new printmaking project in the Print & Book Arts Studio at BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network).
Over 20 years experience practicing Patient-Centered Care
alternate between club competition and education. Visitors and interested photographers are welcome. Paul Brians, 206-780-5926 or 360-297-2447 www.biphotoclub.org/
The BLB group meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the B.I. Library Laura Alonso: 206-780-2686
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The BLB group meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the B.I. Library
Bainbridge Island Photo Club
Meets at 7-9 p.m. second Wednesdays at the Bainbridge Commons, 370 Brien Dr. Meetings
Headaches, Neck and Back Pain Auto, Sport and Work Injuries Geriatric and Aging Issues Foot, Knee, Hip Pain, Athletic Performance, Wellness Care, Custom Orthotics
Bainbridge Library Book Group & Third Tuesday Book Group
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and the TTB group at 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday at the Senior Center. 206-842-4162
Eagle Harbor Book Company
Organizes readings, book groups & writers’ workshops. 157 Winslow Way East 206-842-5332 • www.eagleharborbooks. com
Field’s End
An organization devoted to inspiring writers and nurturing the written word. Offers classes, workshops, lectures and other events and activities to further the art and craft of writing. info@fieldsend.org or www.fieldsend.org
YES! A Journal of Positive Futures
National quarterly magazine promoting positive change in the global community. 284 Madrona Way, Suite 116 206-842-0216 • www.yesmagazine.org
MUSEUMS
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Actors in the inD Theatre production of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” practice their swordplay during rehearsals.
Historical Society & Museum
Nov.-March: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4, Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. April-Oct.: daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Local history comes alive as visitors to the museum enjoy exhibits, films and access to a research library. 215 Ericksen Ave. 206-842-2773 • info@bainbridgehistory.org www.bainbridgehistory.org
Classic Cycles Museum of Bicycling
206-842-4451 • www.biartmuseum.org
MUSIC Grupo Meridional
Performs festive music with a Latin American influence. Alan Simcoe: 206-842-4120 www.villagemusicalc.com
Open 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Cycling history with an emphasis on American cycle racing with famous racing bicycles on display. Bicycle rental all year round. 740 Winslow Way 206-842-9191 • classiccycle@msn.com classiccycleus.com
Bainbridge Chorale
Kids Discovery Museum
Darden Burns, president A nonprofit that maintains and rents the grand piano in the Bainbridge Commons and sponsors student recitals and First Sundays at the Commons concert series. 206-842-3380 • dardenburns@comcast.net www.firstsundaysconcerts.org
An interactive, educational destination, where parents and children can discover the joy of learning together and experience hands-on exhibits, creative projects and rotating daily programming that combines art, culture and science. 301 Ravine Lane 206-855-4650 • www.kidimu.org
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
The island’s newest museum opened in June 2013. The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art features local and regional art for the unbeatable admission price of — free. 100 Ravine Lane NE, Suite 201
Michael A. Miller Jr., director Community choir which performs at two or three yearly concerts. 206-780-2467 • info@bainbridgechorale.org www.bainbridgechorale.org
Bainbridge Community Piano Association
BI Youth Orchestra
Joel Martin, president Tigran Arakelyan, music director Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra’s mission is to foster musicianship and camaraderie within the community through education and performance. Formed in 2001 by a group of parent/ teacher volunteers; two youth orchestras pro-
vide an opportunity for young musicians to make friends and beautiful music together. www.biyo.us
Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra
Mario Alejandro Torres, music director An all-volunteer, classical community orchestra for adults and advanced youth players performing baroque, classical, romantic and modern repertoire. Auditions in September each year, season is fall to spring. Opportunities for smaller ensembles in chamber orchestra works. 206-842-4560 • www.bainbridge performingarts.org
Community Singers Ensemble of local musicians and singers whose aim is to bring music and joy to the community. Performances at nursing homes and holiday events. No auditions or singing experience necessary. info@communitysingers.org www.communitysingers.org
Island Music Guild
A nonprofit organization of music professionals, students and music enthusiasts offering lessons, ensemble opportunities and performances by local and nationally known
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musicians. Offers Kindermusik instruction. 10598 Valley Road 206-780-6911 • info@islandmusic.org www.islandmusic.org
Music Community Resources
A nonprofit music organization preserving the heritage of live performance. Bringing musicians and venues together. 8563 NE Day Road • 206-842-3185 info@musiccommunityresources.com www.musiccommunityresources.com
Olympic Girls Choir
Laura Milleson, director The Olympic Girls’ Choir, inaugurated in September 2014, currently serves 35 girls in two tiered ensembles, Encora and Cantabile, from Bainbridge Island and the Kitsap area. 206-780-2467 • info@bainbridgechorale.org www.bainbridgechorale.org
PERFORMING ARTS & SERIES
Ovation!
Local theater company produces plays, musicals, revues, cabarets and more. 9630 NE Raccoon Lane 206-842-0472 • info@ovationmtb.com www.ovationmtb.com
Island Theatre
Island Theatre produces staged play readings at the Bainbridge Public Library, potluck play readings in private homes, and the annual Island Theatre Ten-Minute Play Festival at Bainbridge Performing Arts. A 501(c)(3) organization, its mission is to provide high quality contemporary and classic theatre geared toward mature audiences. Steve Stolee: 206-696-6960 info@islandtheatre.org www.IslandTheatre.org
Bloedel Reserve Spring & Summer Concerts
Bainbridge Performing Arts
Presents year-round live entertainment and education with theater, live comedy improv, music, dance, youth theater classes, school outreach and adult workshops.
Island Health 2019
200 Madison Ave. Box Office: 206-842-8569 Administrative Office: 206-842-4560 www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org
Lisa & Julia Sullivan, LMT MMT
206-842-3322
9431 Coppertop Loop NE #102 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Musical and theatrical performances for adults & children. 206-842-7631 • email@bloedelreserve.org www.bloedelreserve.org
Saturday Dances at Island Center Hall
Live and DJ monthly dance events hosted by Educated Feet and sponsored by Bainbridge Park & Rec., 7:30 p.m. 8395 Fletcher Bay Road Sheila Phillips: 206-842-3012
First Sundays at the Commons
Darden Burns, musical director Bainbridge Community Piano Association hosts monthly chamber music and jazz ensemble performances at 4 p.m. first Sundays of the month at the Commons. 402 Brien Drive by Waterfront Park www.firstsundaysconcerts.org
Pegasus Live Music
Live music performances and open mics Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 131 Parfitt Way 206-842-6725 • www.pegasuscoffee house.com
Seabold Second Saturdays
A community “open mic” with a featured folk, blues, or world music act. 7:30 p.m. second Saturday of every month at Seabold Hall. Sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m. 14451 Komedal Road seaboldmusic@gmail.com www.sites.google.com/site/seaboldmusic
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MONTESSORI COUNTRY SCHOOL
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The Bainbridge Performing Arts presentation of “The Revolutionists” played to appreciative audiences in 2019.
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ctors, designers, artists, musicians, and audiences have gathered together to make magic with Bainbridge Performing Arts for more than six decades. Since the days of tents and storefront theaters to the present, BPA’s mission has been to build, educate, and inspire this fabulous community. BPA believes that when people come together with creativity and generosity anything becomes possible. Live theatre and music demands our presence; it pulls us out of our daily worries and plants us firmly before stories that reveal themselves on stage. No matter your politics or passions, age or origin, together we share an experience under one roof at BPA that commands our attention and invokes connection and compassion. It demands that we feel, and think, and act as part of something greater than ourselves — and we think that’s a really good thing. BPA’s 2019 Mainstage offerings included “The Revolutionists,” “Mamma Mia!”, “As You Like It” (BPA’s seventh annual summertime Shakespeare performance) held at the Bloedel Reserve, “The Rocky Horror Show,” and the sold-out run of “Matilda The Musical.” BPA’s theatre season was augmented by Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra’s four-concert classical season, The EDGE Improv, and BPA Theatre School, plus the anti-bullying cabaret “We Are Here,” the 40th annual Seattle International Comedy Competition, Anzanga’s eighth annual appearance, live Stand-Up, Bainbridge Dance Center’s 38th annual performance, Island Theatre’s eighth annual Ten-Minute Play
Festival, and more. BPA shows, directors, actors, and technical staff have earned rave reviews from Kitsap Sun, Drama in the Hood, Broadway World, AXS, and Theatre Puget Sound. It remains the privilege of BPA’s all-volunteer board of trustees and dedicated staff to channel the artistry of our community and bring a taste of magic and meaning to the island they love. Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra’s 2019 — 2020 season continues with “Women of Power!” — a special February concert celebrating the extraordinary, but often overlooked, contributions of women to orchestral music and featuring the superbly-talented pianist Yuka Sasaki, BSO’s April collaboration with Bainbridge Chorale for “Ein deutsches Requiem” at the Bainbridge High School Gym, and BSO’s June send-off “Dancing with the Symphony.” The 2019–2020 Mainstage season continues with “Fun Home,” based on the best-selling graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice,” and Shakespeare’s spellbinding psychological thriller, “Macbeth,” at the Bloedel Reserve this July. Also ahead this spring are a collaboration between Constellation Choir and Bridges, A String Orchestra, Taiko Drumming, a “best of” reprise from the Seattle International Comedy Competition, and more. BPA thanks the Bainbridge community for 63 years of support!
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Island SPORTS AND RECREATION Opportunities to get in on the action on Bainbridge are everywhere, and whether you’re going out for the team or looking for something a little more off the beaten path, the island has what it takes to get you moving. Though it may seem that much of the local emphasis is on youth sports, the high school’s many championship-earning teams and clubs as well as the various youth leagues, old-timers too will find plenty of ways to shake the dust off as they explore and enjoy the multitude of recreational options on the island. Whether you’re looking for beaches to relax on, trails to hike and bike, boats to sail or games to play, Bainbridge has it all.
ADULT SPORTS Agate Pass Sail & Power Squadron
Encourages and supports Boat Smart classes and vessel checks. Jacqui Stevenson: 360-621-7614
Bainbridge Aquatic Masters
11700 NE Meadowmeer Circle 206-842-5661 • info@bainbridgeathletic club.com www.bainbridgeathleticclub.com
Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District
April Cheadle, head coach Open to swimmers of all ages and abilities. april@biparks.org www.bainbridgeaquaticmasters.org
Parks, trails, aquatics, active adult, gymnastics, outdoor adventure, boating, sports and fitness, youth and teen, art and culture, special events. 206-842-2306, ext. 0 • info@biparks.org
Bainbridge Aquatic Center
Bainbridge Island Rowing
Two indoor pools; Ray Williamson Memorial Pool is a 25-yard, six-lane pool with 1-meter board. The Don Nakata Memorial Pool has four lap lanes, a slide, a separate diving area, a lazy river, spa and tot pool. 8521 Madison Ave. 206-842-2302, ext. 0 • www.biaquatics.org
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 48
The civilian, all-volunteer group provides boating safety, vessel checks and education. Meets 7 p.m. first Tuesdays at the Poulsbo Marina & the B.I. Commons. newmemberinfo@kitsapcoastguard.org www.kitsapcoastguard.org
Bainbridge Athletic Club
Full-fitness facilities and indoor tennis center club. See website for more information.
A nonprofit that offers community recreational and competitive programs spring, summer and fall for ages 13 and older. info@bainbridgerowing.org www.bainbridgerowing.org
B.I. Park District Trails Committee
A volunteer group building and maintaining the island’s public trails. Work parties on fourth Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dan Hamlin: 206-245-7385 dan@biparks.org https://biparks.org/volunteers/
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Officials with the Bainbridge Island Football Club prep for a robust turnout during the organization’s annual sign-up day.
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Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center
Open 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Promotes wellness, friendship, learning, sharing and involvement for adults 55 and older. Offers social, cultural, health and fitness, recreational and physical activities, including a softball team, classes, travel and lots of volunteer opportunities. 370 Brien Drive SE 206-842-1616 • info@biseniorcenter.org jane@biseniorcenter.org www.biseniorcenter.org
Bainbridge Island Softball
Part of the BI Metro Park and Rec District Offering all-male and senior coed programs. Adults of all skills level are welcome. Season starts in May. 206-842-2306, ext. 114 • julie@biparks.org www.biparks.org
Bainbridge Island Marina & Yacht Club
Activities center around boating and harbor stewardship. 4200 Eagle Harbor Drive NE 206-953-6767 • www.bimarina.com
Cascade Bicycle Club
Produces the annual Chilly Hilly, Seattle Bike
Participants in Bainbridge Youth Service’s annual Fun Run are off and running at the start of the 2019 fundraiser. Luciano Marano photo
Swap, Bike Expo, Bike to Work Day, Commute Challenge, Flying Wheels, Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic, Cyclefest, RSVP, Ride Around Washington, High Pass Challenge and the Kitsap Color Classic. Runs numerous summer bike camps for kids and advocates for better biking across Washington. 206-522-3222 or 206-522-2453 info@cascadebicycleclub.org or www.cascade.org
Eagle Harbor Yacht Club
Linnea McNair Members from the Island and Seattle area. Winslow Wharf Marina 206-842-4202 • www.eagleharboryacht club.com
Fly Fishing Club
Meets at 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month at Seabold Hall. Dave Boyce: 206-842-8374
Kitsap Volkssporters Walking Club
Kitsap affiliate of the American Volkssport Association walking club. Regular Saturday walks. kitsapwalks@hotmail.com www.home.comcast.net/~kitsapvolkssporters/ site
Meadowmeer Golf & Country Club Semi-private golf course. 8530 Renny Lane 206-842-2218
The Mountaineers, Kitsap Chapter
Hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, kayaking and other sports with experienced leaders. Meets at Kitsap Cabin at 3153 Seabeck Highway, Bremerton 360-204-2111 branch@kitsapmountaineers.org www.kitsapmountaineers.org
Squeaky Wheels
Building & grounds owned and maintained solely through community donations. 1270 Madison Ave. · 206-842-4162 · bainbridgepubliclibrary.org
Supports the bicycling community and nonmotorized transportation options on Bainbridge. Hosts a chili feed fundraiser the day of Chilly Hilly, the last Saturday in February, and the annual Bike for Pie Ride in August. Meets third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Marge Williams Center, 221 Winslow Way W. #307. 206-780-2434 • info@squeakywheels.org http://squeakywheels.org
Wing Point Golf & Country Club
Jeff D’Amico, general manager 811 Cherry Ave. 206-842-2688 • bobh@wingpointgolf.com www.wingpointgolf.com
Port Madison Yacht Club
Private yacht club at the island’s north end. 8478 Hidden Cove Road info@portmadisonyc.org www.portmadisonyc.org
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EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES Bainbridge Island Pony Club
Riding and horse management skills for ages 6-25. Susan Collins: 206-842-1548 • biponyclub@ gmail.com
Bainbridge Saddle Club
Private facility for shows, clinics, competition and pleasure riding. 7650 Day Road 206-842-1812 http://bainbridgesaddleclub.org
Countryman Stables
Kathy Countryman Horse boarding, training and lessons. 5349 MacDonald Avenue 206-842-1408 • www.countrymanstables. com Haven Farm
Mollie Bogardus Boarding, training, hunter/jumper lessons, lesson horses and show barn. 10300 Secretariat Lane 206-999-1181 • bogardus1@aol.com www.haven-enterprise.com
Park Arabians
Rebecca Parker Black Polish and Crabett Arabian horses. Breeding, lessons, showings and sales. 5524 Lynwood Center Road 206-842-7329 • bparker@peoplepc.com www.tristtan.com
Whitethorn Farm
Photo courtesy of the Bainbridge Island Rope Skippers
The Bainbridge Island Rope Skippers gather for a team photo after their crowd-pleasing performance in front of a sold-out crowd at the Seattle Storm WNBA basketball game last August at the University of Washington’ s Alaska Airlines Arena. The rope skippers performed a 6-minute halftime show featuring single rope, double dutch, and long rope tricks. biparks.org/team2/
Bainbridge Island Junior Football For youth, ages 8-14 (Grades 3-8). Secretary@Bainbridgefootball.org www.bainbridgefootball.org
Janet Grunbok USDF-certified instructor specializing in dressage; boarding available. 7130 NE Day Road. 206-842-6421 • janet@whitethornfarm.com http://whitethornfarm.com
Bainbridge Island Little League
YOUTH SPORTS
Coed youth recreational league for ages 7-17. Registration in February. Season is May-July. info@bihockey.org or www.bihockey.org 206-842-2302
Babe Ruth Baseball
Sign up online in January; teams start play in March for ages 13-15. www.eteamz.active.com/bibr
Bainbridge Island Diving Team
Chris Miller Competitive springboard diving at intermediate and national level. 206-842-2302 • biaquatics.org www.bainbridgewrestling.com
Bainbridge Island Gymnastics Club Bryan Garoutte For boys and girls ages 6-18. 206-842-2306, ext. 117 • bryan@biparks. org
Bainbridge Island Wrestling Club
Dan Pippinger For youths in third grade through sixth grade. Winter and spring seasons. 206-855-0500 or 206-842-1481 dpippinger@bainbridge.wednet.edu
Major and minor leagues for T-ball, softball and All-Star teams. www.bilittleleague.com registrar@bilittleleague.org
B.I. Youth Soccer Club
B.I. Roller Hockey League
Bainbridge Water Polo
B.I. Rope Skippers
Jump in all kinds of events and competitions, with medals in national and world competitions. Junior and senior teams. Classes and summer camp are offered through Park District for ages 6-12. biropeskippers@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/pages/Bainbridge-IslandRope-Skippers/337966076445
Bainbridge Island Volleyball
Julie Miller Volleyball for adults or youths of all ages. 842-2306, ext. 114 • julie@biparks.org
Recreational & competitive soccer for ages 3-18. (888) 360-9908 • www.bifc.net Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center Water polo for ages 8-13.
Lacrosse: Boys
Boys lacrosse (grades K-12). 206-780-6809 • loralajorza@aol.com www.bainbridgelax.com
Lacrosse: Girls
Brian Sweeney Girls lacrosse (grades 3-12). registrar@bainbridgegirlslax.com www.bainbridgegirlslax.com
Spartans Baseball Club
Select baseball team for ages 13-16. mebaggett@aol.com
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Island GOVERNMENT MUNICIPAL Bainbridge Island City Hall
Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday 280 Madison Ave. • 206-780-8591 www.bainbridgewa.gov
City Information
General Information: 206-780-8591 Public Works Operations & Maintenance: 206-842-1212 Bainbridge Island is at www.ci.bainbridgeisl.wa.us. The website includes a calendar of upcoming meetings (with agendas), as well as archived minutes and agendas, information on pending city projects, proposed land-use actions, and a “How Do I” section with information on applying for building permits, special event Wednesday, permits, building Thursday inspections and Monday, and more.
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Bainbridge Island Councilman Kol Medina (right) answers questions at a north ward meeting while Councilman Joe Deets listens. Morgan Smith joined city staff as deputy city
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been the executive director for the Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Tuesdays is from 8 am to 8 pm Saturdays is still 8 am toCouncil, noon but before City Manager Morgan Smith that, had served as the chief of strategic plan206-842-2545 • msmith@bainbridgewa.gov
Lisa Barfield DVM
Christine Susumi, DVM Kenneth Zebrowski, DVM Jessica Haggar, DVM Jane O’Halloran, DVM Jacklyn Imai, DVM Barbara Muhlbacher, DVM Amy McGee, DVM Thomas Penn, DVM
206.842.6621 800 Ericksen Ave. NE, Bainbridge Island HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8 am to 8 pm Saturday: 8 am to 12 noon
ning and director of fiscal policy for the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Smith also was acting city manager for the city of Bainbridge after the departure of former city manager Brenda Bauer in early 2012, and was appointed interim city manager until Doug Schulze was hired later that year. Deputy City Manager Ellen Schroer 206-780-8619 • eschroer@bainbridgewa.gov Ellen Schoer was appointed finance director in fall 2010 and was promooted to deputy city manager in 2018. She is a former budget manager for the city of Seattle, where she was employed for nearly 10 years before joining Bainbridge staff five years ago. City Attorney Joe Levan 206-842-2545 • jlevan@bainbridgewa.gov Joe Levan has lived on Bainbridge Island since 1995. Before taking over as city attorney in June 2016, he was a staff lawyer for Municipal Research & Services Center, an independent non-profit in Seattle that provides advice and research assistance to municipalities across Washington. His other experience includes working as a legal consultant and as part of the in-house legal team for Sound Transit. Levan also served as a legislative aide for U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, U.S. Rep. Jolen Unsoeld and U.S. Rep. John W. Cox Jr.. The city attorney plans, directs and supervises
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legal services for the city, providing legal advice to the city manager, city council, staff and citizen committees and commissions. City Clerk Christine Brown 206-780-8624 • cityclerk@bainbridgewa.gov The city clerk coordinates the development of the city council meeting agendas. The clerk is also the city’s official record keeper, and is responsible for maintaining records of ordinances and resolutions passed by the city council, updating the municipal code and posting legal notices.
City Council 206-842-2545 • council@bainbridgewa.gov The council meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at city hall. The council alternates between business meetings and study sessions. The seven-member, nonpartisan city council is the legislative branch of city government. The council sets public policy for the city, enacts ordinances and approves a budget. The council is also responsible for defining the functions, powers and duties of city officers and employees. Bainbridge Island operates under the councilmanager form of government, and the members of the city council choose a mayor every two years. The council-appointed mayor still serves as a council member, but is recognized as the head of the city for ceremonial purposes. The council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at city hall. The council alternates between business meetings and study sessions. Leslie Schneider Mayor and council member Central Ward, Position No. 4 206-842-1212 • lschneider@bainbridgewa.gov Leslie Schneider was appointed to the city council in May 2018 to fill the vacant Central Ward seat and was re-elected in 2019. Schneider is the co-founder of OfficeXpats, a business that provides coworking space and a collaborative hub for independent professionals. OfficeXpats on the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce small business of the year award in 2014 for its support of local businesses and the community. Schneider has also served on the boards of Sustainable Bainbridge and the Kitsap Regional Library Association. Kirsten Hytopoulos At Large, Position 1 206-842-3601 • khytopoulos@bainbridgewa. gov Kirsten Hytopoulos is a Bainbridge-based collaborative divorce attorney and mediator who was
elected to the council in November 2019. She was first elected to the Bainbridge council in November 2009, and served a four-year term that ended in December 2013. She first ran for office after serving on the committee that changed Bainbridge to a city manager form of government, a switch from the “strong mayor” form where mayors are elected by a direct vote of the people and perform as the day-to-day managers of city hall. She was the second mayor after Bainbridge adopted the new form of government. Hytopoulos is also a former assistant city attorney for the city of Seattle. She has a bachelor’s degree (political science) and a law degree from theUniversity of Arizona.
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Kol Medina North Ward, Position 2 206-512-7155 • kmedina@bainbridgewa.gov Kol Medina is an attorney and was first elected in November 2015 to the council, and re-elected in November 2019. Medina has lived on Bainbridge for more than 15 years. He formerly served as the executive director of the West Sound Wildlife Shelter on Bainbridge Island. Before his work at local nonprofits, Medina, a graduate of Stanford Law School, worked for three years at the law firm of Foster Pepper. Matthew Tirman South Ward, Position 3 206-898-2616 • mtirman@bainbridgewa.gov Matthew Tirman was elected to the council in November 2017. He has lived on Bainbridge since 2012. Tirman is the chief commercial officer of PlanetRisk, a global big data analytics company based out of Washington, D.C. Rasham Nassar Central Ward, Position No. 5 206-780-0756 • nrasham @bainbridgewa.gov Rasham Nassar was elected to the council in November 2017. She is co-owner of Bainbridge Organic Farm, an owner of an eco-friendly Island business, and a certified researcher for an Island-based real estate appraisal firm. Rasham is a graduate of the University of California Berkeley. Michael Pollock South Ward, Position No. 6 206-715-3240 • mpollock@bainbridgewa.gov
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Michael Pollock was elected to the council in November 2019. He is a policy analyst for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and he previously served on the council from 1999 to 2003 and was also previoulsy a commissioner for the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District. He graduated from Humboldt State University (biochemistry) and received a doctorate’s degree from the University of Washington (ecosystems analysis).. Joe Deets North Ward, Position 7 206-660-6350 • jdeets@bainbridgewa.gov Joe Deets was elected to the council in November 2017. He is a consultant for a solar energy firm who has lived on the island since 2000. Deets is a graduate of Antioch University Seattle, Seattle University and the University of Montana.
City Department of Planning & Community Development 206-780-3750 (main number) Planning Director Heather Wright 206-780-3756 • pcd@bainbridgewa.gov Heather Wright became the city’s director of Planning and Community Development in September 2019. She previously served as the interim director for the department since May 2019 following the retirement of Gary Christensen. She joined the city 12 years ago and has served as planning manager, senior planner, and associate planner. After earning a master’s degree in urban planning with a focus on the environment and land use from the University of Louisville, Wright began her planning career in Florida. After four hurricanes in 3½ years, she relocated to the Pacific Northwest. Planning Counter Hours Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-Noon
Bainbridge Municipal Court
Judge Sara McCulloch Rolling Bay Courthouse 10255 NE Valley Road 206-842-5641 • court@ bainbridgewa.gov Judge Sara McCulloch was sworn in as Bainbridge Island Municipal Court Judge in December 2013 and began her second term in January 2018.
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An officer with the Bainbridge Island Police Station hands out free ice-cream sandwiches during the department’s annual National Night Out community program. She was previously a senior deputy prosecutor for King County, and had worked in the Prosecutor’s office since 1999. McCulloch was a senior specialist for sex offender registrationrelated cases and issues.
City Police Department
Interim Police Chief Scott Weiss 625 Winslow Way E. Emergencies Only: 911 Business: 206-780-4686 policedept@bainbridgewa.gov Interim Police Chief Scott Weiss took over as head of the Bainbridge Island Police Department in November 2019 following the resignation of Interim Chief Jeff Horn. The city expects to hire a new police chief in early 2020.
City Public Works
Director Chris Wierzbicki 206-842-2016 • pwadmin@bainbridgewa.gov Operations & Maintenance 206-842-2016 • pwom@bainbridgewa.gov Chris Wierzbicki became the Public Works Director in July 2019. Wierzbicki has more than 20 years of engineering and planning experience in the private, public and nonprofit sectors. A familiar face at city hall, Wierzbicki previously worked at the city of Bainbridge Island for six years as the deputy planning director and city engineer. He was previously the executive director of Futurewise, an organization that advocates for sustainable and equitable land-use and transportation policy throughout Washington state. He also earlier served as the deputy director of King County Road Services.
PARKS Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District Administrative Office • Strawberry Hill Park 7666 NE High School Road • District Office: 206-842-2306 206-842-2302 Teen Center: 206-842-2302 Park Board: Ken DeWitt, Dawn Janow, Tom Swolgaard and Jay Kinney www.biparks.org Director Terry Lande 206-842-2306, ext. 112 • terry@biparks.org Terry Lande manages the day-to-day operations of the park district, which boasts an inventory of more than 1,500 acres, including the recently purchased Sakai property on Madison Avenue near Ordway Elementary. The Bainbridge Island Park & Recreation District was formed during a special election on May 25, 1965 and the district celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. Lande came to Bainbridge from the Willamalane Park and Recreation District in Springfield, Oregon. He earned a bachelor’s degree in park and recreation management at the University of Idaho in 1977. After serving with the Kidsports program in Eugene, Oregon from 1979-83, he joined the Willamalane Park District in neighboring Springfield and supervised recreation programs there for eight years, before his promotion to director of recreation services in 1990. Bainbridge’s gain was Oregon’s loss: He left the state as the most successful high school girls basketball coach in the state’s 3A league history,
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and in 10 years as coach at Marist, a Catholic high school in Eugene, he amassed a record of 245-28 and his teams and claimed state titles in 1996, 1997 and 1999.
Parks Board of Commissioners
Management of the park district is guided by a five-member board of commissioners that sets park policies, and adopts an annual budget and capital plan. Park commissioners serve six-year terms, and the positions are unpaid. Dawn Janow Commissioner Position 1 206-842-3544 • djanow@biparks.org Dawn Janow was appointed to the board of commissioners in March 2019 following the resignation of Lee Cross. She has lived on Bainbridge since 2005 and has served on sports boards, school boards, and volunteered with numerous performing arts groups. Professionally, she was instrumental in the development and growth of Alpine Ascents International, an international mountaineering company that has grown to be one of the leading mountaineering companies in the world. Ken DeWitt Commissioner Position 2 206-842-7429 • kdewitt@biparks.org Ken DeWitt has been a park commissioner since 2000 and was elected to his current term in November 2015. A mortgage banker, he was a leader in the effort to form a metropolitan park district, and also helped negotiate the acquisition of Hilltop Tree Farm. He has been a volunteer with the Bainbridge Island Little League, a Cubmaster with the Cub Scouts and a Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts, and has also served on the park district’s Trails Advisory and Waterfront Trails Committees. DeWitt holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration (with an emphasis in natural resource management) from Humboldt State University. John T. “Tom” Swolgaard Commissioner Position 3 206-842-9861 • jtswolgaard@biparks.org Tom Swolgaard, an architect and outdoor enthusiast, first joined the board in 2004 and was elected to his current term in November 2013. He has served on all of the district’s committees and in all board leadership positions.
November 2013. He was elected to a six-year term in November 2015. Kinney has been an attorney for more than 30 years and works for the Seattle law firm of Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack. He worked his way through college and law school as a carpenter (he obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas in 1980 and his J.D. from the University of Texas in 1983). Commissioner Position 5 Vacant The Position 5 seat was left vacant following the resignation of Michael Pollock, who stepped down from the park district after his election to the Bainbridge Island City Council in 2019. The board is expected to fill the vacancy early in 2020. Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Pollock is a graduate of the University of Washington and Humboldt State University.
Department Staff Dan Hamlin Park Services Division Director 206-245–7385 • dan@biparks.org David Harry Park Services Superintendent 206-351-4659 • dharry@biparks.org Douglas Slingerland Park Services Manager 206-499-0172 • douglas@biparks.org
Emily Helgeson Natural Resources Coordinator 206-488-8592 • emilyh@biparks.org Mark Benishek Recreation Division Director 206-842-2302, ext. 116 • mbenishek@ biparks.org Bryan Garoutte Recreation Superintendent 206-842-2306, ext. 124 • bryan@biparks.org Julie Miller Sports & Fitness Program Manager 206-842-2306, ext. 114 • julie@biparks.org Shannon Buxton Youth & Teen Enrichment Program Manager 206-842-2306, ext. 125 • shannon@ biparks.org Sue Barrington Active Adult Program Manager 206-842-2306, ext. 140 • sbarrington@ biparks.org Jason Balangue Gymnastics Program Coordinator 206-842-2306, ext.126 • jason@biparks.org
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Megan Pleli Aquatics Program Manager 206-842-2302, ext. 102 • meganp@ biparks.org Jeff Ozimek Outdoor Program Manager 206-842-2302, ext. 115 • jeff@biparks.org Carolyn Ackerly Swim Team Coach 206-842-2302, ext. 106 • carolyn@ biparks.org April Cheadle Aquatics Masters Head Coach 206-842-2302, ext. 107 • april@biparks.org Lisa Claesson-Gordon Aquatics Program Coordinator 206-842-2302, ext. 104 • lisac@biparks.org
BIFD Bainbridge Fire Department Station 21 (Main): 8895 Madison Ave. (To reopen in 2018) Station 22: 7934 Bucklin Hill Road Station 23: 12985 Phelps Road Emergencies only: 911
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Bainbridge Island Fire Department Chief Hank Teran (far right) gathers with the firefighters and officers of Station 21.
Business Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: 206-842-7686 www.bifd.org The Bainbridge Island Fire Department has been serving Bainbridge for more than 70 years. In 1942, Louis W. Sinnett formed Kitsap County Fire Protection District No. 2, when the department had one truck and 16 volunteers who were called by telephone at home to respond to fires. By 1955 there was a fire station in Winslow, manned by volunteers, who dispatched all fire calls.
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The island’s first paid, shift firefighters were hired in 1978, and the department saw rapid growth and expansion over the next two decades with the construction of a new station on Madison Avenue. The Bainbridge fire district officially became the “Bainbridge Island Fire Department” in 1994, and two years later, plans were made to construct a new station on the north end of the island on Phelps Road that would include a training facility for career and volunteer members. In 2009, the community passed the first ever Emergency Medical Services levy which provided funds to hire firefighter/EMTs to open another fire station, Station 22 on Bucklin Hill Road. And in early 2016, island voters approved a $16 million bond measure to pay for new and improved facilities, as well as a 9-cent levy increase fore more firefighters to staff the department’s north end station. Fire Chief Hank Teran Fire Chief Hank Teran came to Bainbridge in August 2007. Teran spent 28 years on the front lines with the Long Beach Fire Department and was a deputy chief for the Southern California department before taking the job as Bainbridge’s new chief.
Fire Commissioners
department as a volunteer firefighter/EMT for more than 20 years. Gina Batali Commissioner Position 3 gbatali@bifd.org Gina Batali was appointed to the board in 2018 to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Bruce Alward. A north Bainbridge Island resident, Batali became a voice for enhanced staffing at the department’s Phelps Road station to improve emergency response times to the north end. Her term runs through 2023. Ernst “Fritz” von Ibsch Commissioner Position 4 206-842-7871 • fvonibsch@bifd.org A former resident of California, von Ibsch has lived on Bainbridge Island since 2014. He works in new product development for ArcanaNetworks, Inc., a software company that specializes in network automation for Cisco Systems’ routers, switches and voice solutions. von Ibsch was a first responder firefighter for the East Bay Regional Park District’s fire department while in college. He has an associate’s degree in fire service technology from Chabot College in Hayward, California, and a bachelor’s degree in fire service management from California State University.
Timothy S. Carey Commissioner Position 5 206-855-1017 • tcarey@bifd.org Tim Carey was elected to the board in November 2015. He previously served the board as an appointee in 2013. Carey moved to Bainbridge Island in 1999. He graduated in 2009 from the first Bainbridge Island firefighters’ academy and served as a volunteer firefighter before later working in a special service role under Capt. Dave Dilley.
Department Staff
Finance Administrator Ed Kaufman 206-451-2037 Assistant Chief/Operations Jared Moravec 206-451-2034
Bainbridge Island School District
Superintendent Peter Bang-Knudsen 206-780-1050 • pbangknudsen@bisd303.org Peter Bang-Knudsen became superintendent of Bainbridge Island School District in 2016, succeeding Faith Chapel. Bang-Knudsen previously served as the Associate Superintendent of Administrative Services for Bainbridge public schools prior to his appointment.
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Scott Isenman Commissioner Position 1 sisenman@bifd.org Scott Isenman was appointed to the board of commissioners in March 2007 and was elected to his position later that year. He was elected to a new six-year term in November 2015. Isenman has spent more than 30 years in the medical information technology field, and has been a state-certified EMT since 2000. He’s also been a longtime volunteer for the Bainbridge Island Ambulance Association. In 2010, he helped form and lead the nonprofit organization that puts on Bainbridge Island’s Fourth of July fireworks display. Isenman holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and a master’s in business administration from San Diego State University. YongSuk Cho Commissioner Position 2 ycho@bifd.org YongSuk Cho was elected to the board for a sixyear term in November 2013. A first generation immigrant, he came to Bainbridge Island at the age of 17 from South Korea in 1988. He is a career firefighter/EMT for the Seattle Fire Department, but also served the Bainbridge
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He grew up on Bainbridge Island and graduated from Bainbridge High School. Bang-Knudsen has with him 25 years of experience in education, 18 of which have been spent in administration. He kicked off his tenure as superintendent buy conducting a three-month long listening tour, where he met with community members, teachers, parents and students in order to hear their concerns about the school district and foster open communication between the district administration and the public.
School Board Lynn Smith Board President Director District 1 206-451-4644 • lsmith@bisd303.org Lynn Smith was elected to the school board in November 2015. She is an instructional designer and training consultant for SAP Implementation. She has also been a committed volunteer in Bainbridge schools, serving as president of the Parent-Teacher Organization Coordinating Council; president of the Odyssey Multiage Program; and a fundraising chair for Bainbridge Cooperative Nursery School.
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Bainbridge High School senior quarterback Alex Ledbetter is named the Seattle SeahawksCenturyLink High School Athlete of the Week in September — the first student athlete to receive the award in 2019. Smith has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Mike Spence Director District 2 206-780-5774 • mspence@bisd303.org Mike Spence was first elected to the board in November 2009 and won a second term in November 2013. A Bainbridge resident since 1999, he is an attorney at the law firm of Helsell Fetterman, where is specializes in real estate and land use law. He is also a certified mediator and arbitrator and a licensed real estate law instructor. Sanjay Pal Director District 3 206-842-7791 • spal@bisd303.org Sanjay Pal was elected to the Bainbridge Island School Board in November 2019. His background is in commercializing new technologies in natural resource markets such as biofuels, solar power, hydraulic fracturing and wastewater treatment, as well as weather forecasting, high-performance plastics, and synthetic biology. Pal graduated with a bachelor’s in engineering from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Columbia University. He has two children enrolled in public schools on the island. Christina Hulet Director District 4 206-979-5512 • chulet@bisd303.org Christina Hulet was granted a full term in the Director District 4 seat of the board for the Bainbridge Island School District in 2019.
Hulet’s professional experience includes being former executive health policy advisor to Washington Governor Christine Gregoire, former process improvement manager at Harborview Medical Center, and also acting as a consultant for state and local governments, nonprofits and foundations in collaborative efforts to improve results in health care, youth mental health, equity and other community priorities. Mark D. Emerson Director District 5 206-780-2514 • memerson@bisd303.org Mark D. Emerson was appointed to the Bainbridge Island School Board in May 2019 and was elected to the District 5 seat in November 2019. He has served the community in a variety of positions; treasurer of Boy Scout Troops 1564 and 1804; treasurer of the Bainbridge Island Sportsmen’s Club; and a former board member of United Way of Kitsap County. He is the owner of Focus on Work, LLC, an accounting-financial consultancy firm, and has two children in Bainbridge public schools — plus one graduate of the BISD.
KITSAP COUNTY Kitsap County Offices
360-337-5777 or 206-842-2061 www.kitsapgov.com
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AND COMMERCE BUSINESS ASSISTANCE Bainbridge Island boasts a “shop local” mantra, and its residents view the economy as closely related with the community. The island’s business community is supported by two organizations: the Bainbridge Island Downtown Association and the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce.
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce Rex Oliver, President/CEO The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce serves as a business advocacy organization and lead agency for island tourism and economic vitality for its more than 630 members and the island community. The chamber’s roots stretch back more than 80 years, and the non-profit organization works with virtually every organization on the island and a majority of businesses to promote business, ensure a healthy business climate and promote Bainbridge Island as a wonderful place to live, work and play. The chamber’s office is on Winslow Way East, between the Streamliner Diner and Johansson Clark Realty and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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County Assessor: Phil Cook (R) 360-337-7160 • philcook@co.kitsap.wa.us County Auditor: Dolores Gilmore (D) 360-337-7129 • dgilmore@co.kitsap.wa.us County Clerk: Dave Peterson (D) 360-337-7164 • DPeterso@co.kitsap.wa.us
County Commissioners 360-337-7146 Robert Gelder (D-Dist. 1 NK) rgelder@co.kitsap.wa.us
Monday through Friday. 395 Winslow Way East 206-842-3700 • info@bainbridge chamber.com www.bainbridgechamber.com
B.I. Downtown Association
Jerri Lane, executive director A Main Street organization certified by the state and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, to preserve the economic and cultural vitality of historic downtown Winslow. 206-842-2982 • office@bainbridgedown town.org www.bainbridgedowntown.org
B.I. Farmers Market Association
vendor application. 206-855-1500 • www.bainbridgefarmers market.com
Sustainable Business Network of Bainbridge Island
Offers state-authorized MBA programs and business classes. Curriculum focuses on sustainability, ethics, responsibility & entrepreneurship. 284 NE Madrona Way, Suite 124 206-855-9559 • info@bgi.edu or www.bgi. edu
B.I. Lodging Association Association of inns, B&Bs, guest houses and rental cottages for short and extended stays on Bainbridge Island. bainbridgelodgingassociation@gmail.com. www.bainbridgelodging.com
Day Road Business Community Association
614 Division St., Port Orchard District Court: 360-337-7144 Superior Court: 360-337-7140
Rep. Sherry Appleton (D) 360-786-7934 • sherry.appleton@leg.wa.gov Rep. Drew Hansen (D) 360-786-7842 • drew.hansen@leg.wa.gov
Kitsap County Health District
Health Officer: Susan Turner, M.D. Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Main office: 345 Sixth St., Suite 300 Bremerton 360-337-5235 • www.kitsapcountyhealth.com Vital Statistics (birth and death certificates) Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday Clinic Services: 360-337-5235 Parent & Child Health: 360-337-4821
STATE
Edward E. Wolfe (R-Dist. 3 CK) ewolfe@co.kitsap.wa.us
Gov. Jay Inslee (D) 360-902-4111 • www.governor.wa.gov
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Represents property & business owners & employees of the Day Road light-manufacturing area. 13910 Ellingsen Road • 842-6140
Olympia Legislature Hotline
(800) 562-6000 • support@leg.wa.gov
FEDERAL U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-Sixth District) Bremerton Office 345 Sixth St., Suite 500, Bremerton 360-479-4011 800-947-6676 • www.house.gov/kilmer
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State Legislators
Sen. Patty Murray (D) 206-553-5545 (Seattle) www.murray.senate.gov Sen. Maria Cantwell (D) 206-220-6400 (Seattle) www.cantwell.senate.gov
Sen. Christine Rolfes (D) 360-786-7644 • christine.rolfes@leg.wa.gov
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