a weekly digest for bainbridge business owners and our island community
HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE
In observance of the holiday weekend our offices will be closed Thursday Nov. 24 to Sunday Nov. 27.

We will reopen as usual at 9am on Mon Nov. 28.

Enjoy the feast - Happy Thanksgiving!
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Accepting the proclamation (from L to R):
Stefan Goldby (Chamber of Commerce),
Natalie Rodriquez (Tour Bainbridge),
& Mayor Joe Deets (COBI)
Image courtesy of COBI
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: CELEBRATE & SUPPORT OUR LOCAL RETAILERS
Saturday Nov. 26
City Council has declared November 26 as "Small Business Saturday" to celebrate local small businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy and community.

The Council urges residents to "shop small, shop local" on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 26) and throughout the season (Nov. 1 - Dec. 31).


Reminder:
  • No service Thursday Nov. 24
  • Holiday Service Friday Nov. 25
CHAMBER UPDATES & EVENTS
David & Sonya Bennett (owner of Vitality Bodywork) enjoying November After Hours
RSVP FOR AFTER HOURS HOLIDAY PARTY ON DEC. 8 AT THE MANOR HOUSE
Following last week's great Thanksgiving After Hours at The Marshall Suites, join the the Pleasant Beach Village team for the next Chamber After Hours at The Manor House on Thursday Dec. 8 at 5:30pm.

Complementary wine courtesy of Eleven Winery and food from The Manor House will be available for all.
MEMBER & COMMUNITY EVENTS
THE TURKEY TROT IS BACK!!
Thursday Nov. 24, 8:30am & 9am
Strap on those running shoes to support Helpline House’s 13th annual Turkey Trot!

The all-ages race takes place at Battle Point Park with 1-mile and 5k races – rain, shine, sleet, or snow.
WORLD CUP 2022 - ENGLAND v. USA: TWO PLACES TO WATCH
Friday Nov. 25, 11am kickoff
Is it Football or Soccer?

Root, root , root for your team during the FIFA World Cup when England takes on the USA this Friday at The Plate & Pint or Sisters' Cider House.
Image courtesy of KiDiMu
SOCK SKATING AT KIDIMU
Fri Nov. 25 through Wed Feb. 1
Come on down to slip and slide on KiDiMu's faux rink for the holidays!

Take off your shoes and skate along the slippery surface in your socks, the rink opens on Nov. 25.
Santa poses with a classic 1949 Dodge Truck. Image courtesy of Suyematsu Farms
CHRISTMAS TREES AT SUYEMATSU FARMS
Opens Friday Nov. 25
Located at the Manzanita Road Christmas Tree Farm, pre-cut and u-cut Christmas trees are available for sale the day after Thanksgiving until sold out.

Decorate your home with their fresh wreaths, garland, holiday arrangements, holly, and more. 

Plus Santa will make an appearance throughout the holiday season.

Image courtesy of Pleasant Beach Village
CELEBRATE NEW HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AT THE VILLAGE
Throughout the holidays
It's the most wonderful time of the year at Pleasant Beach Village!

Ice Skating - glide around a 3500 sq ft synthetic ice-rink from Nov. 25. Hours and ticket prices.

Gingerbread House Making - build sweet memories by decorating delicious domiciles.

Concert Series - listen to highly curated, intimate showcases of world-class talent.

Meet Mr. & Mrs. Clause - The Clause's are coming to town... at Lynwood Center.
CASTELLANO FINE JEWELRY CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
Friday Nov. 25
On Friday,Nov. 25 join Connie and her team at Castellano Fine Jewelry in celebrating their 25th anniversary with special promotions throughout the store at 270 Madison Ave South #A.
Image courtesy of BIDA
YOU ARE INVITED TO FESTIVE NIGHTS + HOLIDAY LIGHTS Saturday Nov. 26
Shopping & holiday activities start at 10 am at the Farmer's Market (open until 2 pm) and throughout Winslow Way on Nov. 26.

Tree Lighting Festivities start at 6 pm, located at Town Square (Between City Hall and BPA), with a special arrival from Santa Claus.

During the tree lighting enjoy performances by:
  • Bainbridge High School Band
  • Bainbridge School District Choir
  • Bainbridge Ballet Nutcracker
  • Crescendo Singers

Support many of our local businesses this Saturday while enjoying cider, tasty treats with BIPD, and a visit from Santa.
SHOP ITALIAN THEMED GIFTS AT VIA ROSA'S HOLIDAY MERCATINO
The Holiday Mercatino features unique Italian treats and traditional Italian Christmas cheer, such as panforte and panettone.

Additionally let Via Rosa 11 curate your gifts list and take the hassle out of shopping for unique, thoughtful culinary delights.

They've put a creative spin on top of the line products, placing them in fun easy to gift bundles.

Join Via Rosa 11 for their Holiday Open House Saturdays: Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10 & 17!
Image courtesy of Eleven Winery
PURCHASE WINE FROM ELEVEN + SUPPORT HRB
Sun Nov. 27, all day at Day Road
Eleven Winery is donating 100% of their tasting fees + glass pours and 10% of all bottle purchases to HRB on Nov. 27 at the Day Road location.

HRB's Phedra Elliott and Lara Deits will be at Eleven Winery on Day Road at 3:00 pm to talk affordable housing.
CELEBRATE WINTER OF WONDER AT BLOEDEL RESERVE
Dec. 1 through Jan. 8
As weather turns chilly and solstice approaches, experience the restorative joy of being outside during Bloedel's upcoming holiday event, Winter of Wonder.
Image courtesy of Dudes Donuts
DUDES DONUTS GRAND OPENING + PEGASUS HOLIDAY PROMOTIONS
Thursday Dec. 1, Noon
Dudes Donuts (served at and owned by Bainbridge's Pegasus Coffee) is a small batch, 100% plant-based and gluten free donut kitchen opening on Dec. 1 at 632 Bay St. in Port Orchard.

Pair your donuts with brews from Pegasus Coffee this holiday season:
  • Online: 15% off of all whole bean coffee Friday through Monday
  • Online: Free shipping of all Holiday Gift Boxes Friday through Monday
  • Pegasus Coffee House: 10% off all Pegasus Coffee merchandise and whole bean coffee Friday through Sunday
WINTER STUDIO TOUR
Fri Dec. 2 to Sun Dec. 4, 10am - 5pm
Celebrate the beauty and craftsmanship of local, handmade art at the Winter Studio Tour.

Visit all five featured locations across the island from Dec. 2-4.
CHEERS TO BAINBRIDGE BREWING'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Friday Dec. 2 & Saturday Dec. 3
Celebrate Chuck, Russell, and Rob's 10th brewing anniversary all weekend long at both of their island locations.

Friday - at the Alehouse - purchase collectible anniversary glassware and fill it with the new 10th Anniversary Double IPA (DIPA) while listening to the Rocket 88's.

Saturday - at theTaproom - dine on Sauced Food Truck's Filipino Cuisine while enjoying a Double IPA and other rare barrel-aged beers from the cellar. Andrew Victor will be performing live acoustic music from 2:30-4pm.
BIMA WINTER NIGHT MARKET
Fri Dec. 2 & Sat Dec. 3, 4 - 8 pm
Each night you will find the Island Gateway plaza filled with lights, music, food, and an array of local vendors.

Enjoy activities for all ages across the plaza and throughout the museum.

Image courtesy of Ovation!
OVATION! ATTEND THEIR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE
Opening Dec. 2
The "hills are alive" this holiday season!

Join Ovation! Performing Arts for their production of The Sound of Music at Bainbridge High School.
SONGS OF HOPE, JOY, & PEACE
Friday Dec. 2 & Saturday Dec. 3
Listen to your favorite holiday carols from Bainbridge's Amabile Choir at Bethany Lutheran Church with performances on both Friday (7:30pm) and Saturday (3pm & 7:30pm).
ONLINE SHOPPING AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL SHOPS
Returning for another holiday season, the island's online general store helps locals browse Bainbridge, find what you need, and connect directly to business's own websites.

Browse more than 60 vendors by visiting the Bainbridge Island General Store this holiday season!
BUSINESS SURVEY
KITSAP BUSINESS SURVEY
Q: What would help you as a Kitsap consumer to better shop small, shop local?
Please select from the list below
More discounts for locals
More marketing from individual companies
More community-wide marketing campaigns
More local ecommerce options
Same-day local delivery
Wider variety of small local businesses
Q: How significant of an impact does lack of workforce housing have on your ability to hire & retain staff?
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND RESULTS
KITSAP COUNTY RESULTS
342 Responses
LOCAL HEALTH UPDATES
Image courtesy of Bainbridge Prepares
Current COVID Cases per 100,000
  • Bainbridge Island: Unavailable
  • Kitsap County: Unavailable

NOTE: As of Oct. 6, 2022, KCPH suspended updates due to inability to receive accurate reporting from St. Michael's Medical Center

Kitsap County External Resources:
FREE CHAMBER MEMBER RESOURCES
VIA ROSA CONFERENCE ROOM:
Seating for 10 people, a 50” video screen + giant whiteboard wall – Avail. for 60 or 120-min sessions


PSE POP-UP SPACE:
6' x 6' space with display stand, power, internet + 43" monitor -
Avail. for 1-week-or-2-week slots.


BAINBRIDGE FILMWORKS:
Make your home or business available to film/tv productions via a new WA Filmworks partnership


BROCHURE RACKS:
Newly-expanded capacity for 4x9" promo cards in our indoor and outdoor racks at both Ferry Info Kiosk + Winslow Way Info Desk.