In this single day more than $2 million will be donated and directly invested to support our community organizations and nonprofits by businesses, organizations, and people like us.

Several island organizations are prominently featured in the Great Give including AHB, BARN, BIMA, BPA, BYS, Helpline House, HRB, Land Trust, Parks Foundation, Pride, and the Senior Center, alongside multiple youth support organizations, sports teams, and musical ensembles.

At the City Council's April 12 meeting, three contracts were awarded within the 8804 Madison Avenue project's $20M budget:

The City purchased the facility at 8804 Madison Avenue, also known as the Harrison Building, back in 2020, and the project is expected to be completed by early 2024.

Simultaneously the project is also subject to a formal complaint filed to the Washington Attorney General’s Office by a concerned taxpayer group led by former Mayor Rasham Nassar.

Read more about that complaint at the Bainbridge Island Review

Ordering grocery delivery from T&C? Rest assured that you are also helping our environment.

For nearly two years, T&C and PacWesty have been making more and more delivery runs in special, quiet, electric vans.

After starting here on Bainbridge, the service has spread around Puget Sound to the point where both companies are reporting all T&C deliveries are fulfilled by the all-electric fleet.

The Chamber and Bainbridge Youth Services are excited to invite all current elementary, middle and high school students of Bainbridge Island to enter their designs for the 2022 GO4 Poster.

The creator of the winning entry will receive a $500 cash prize to support their artistic endeavors, courtesy of a generous sponsorship by Chamber Champions Puget Sound Energy.

At its regular business meeting April 12, City Council unanimously voted to approve the Grow Community developer’s submitted changes for its final build.

The newly-approved final subdivision alteration and adjustment now consists of 14 single-family units (it was previously intended to be 18 multi-family and 4 single family units).

Prior to the vote, Councilmembers Pollock and Quitsland recused themselves due to conflicts of interest and left the meeting.

The Island's beloved local skate park is about to be renovated and expanded for a new generation.

Basic elements already include:

Before plans move ahead, the Parks Foundation is gathering community input to better understand what is needed for all ages.

With a goal of reducing the city’s greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2025 city staff are turning to Island residents for help.

The Climate Smart Challenge is intended to be a fun way to think critically about small and big things you can do to reduce you impact and identify the key actions that you and your family can take to help.

The Study Session has been cancelled for April 19, though council members will be attending a retreat April 22.

The next City Council Regular Business Meeting is scheduled for April 26

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More than 60 Chamber members and invited guests joined the Xpats team in celebrating their first decade of kickstarting economic engines.

Alongside delicious treats from Green Pot Deli and T&C, and refreshing beverages from Eleven Winery, short presentations were made from current Xpat members, and much meeting and greeting fun was had by all!

In May, we’re headed to the Eleven Winery itself as we celebrate the arrival of Spring (we hope!) with an indoor/outdoor soiree...

Sharon LaMonica is an intuitive abstract Island artist and certified Feng Shui consultant who creates unique and compelling art filled with energy, wonder, delight, elegance (and a few sparkles to adorn your spaces with positive and uplifting energies).

Meet Sharon at her Winslow Green Pop-Up this weekend from 11am to 5pm on April 22 and 23 where she’ll feature her art alongside Oregon Leather artist Kayrene Geist Kelley (aka Leather Girl Kelly).

Follow Sharon on Instagram, Facebook

The Senior Center is here to empower and enhance the quality of life of people in our community as they age by providing the information, tools, and support that older adults (50+) want and need in their quest for healthy and engaged living.

They also operate their Waterfront Thrift Shop Monday-Thursday from 10am to 1pm and Friday from 10am to 4pm.

Follow the Senior Center on Instagram & Facebook

Join the AWB Institute and WSU-Extension for a Remote Work Certificate Program update.

The Remote Work Certificate is a specialized training course that can equip rural residents with the skills they need to compete for remote and online jobs. The nine modules of this four-week course will help build skills that make an effective remote worker.

As pandemic restrictions ease, more companies are striving for a return to normal – that means back to the office either full or part-time for many.

If you’re feeling nervous you’re not alone. Check out these tips from The Seattle Times Mental Health Project:

Seating for 10 people, a 50” video screen + giant whiteboard wall – Avail. for 60 or 120-min sessions

6' x 6' space with display stand, power, internet + 43" monitor -

Avail. for 1-week-or-2-week slots.

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