The sanctity of life is a fundamental Buddhist value – in particular, the belief that every human being deserves the utmost respect and dignity. Each person has an enlightened or Buddha Nature that, with the right stimulus, can manifest itself within other life conditions including Hell, Anger, Hunger, Animality, Rapture, Tranquility, Learning and Realization.
The Island Film Group will watch “The Exorcist” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 11 at the Bainbridge Public Library.
Toddler Storytime returns to the Bainbridge Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Registration opens Aug. 1 for three Field’s End fall classes that focus on writing fantasy, revising writing and scene structure.
VillageSpeak will present “Poets and Peacemakers” at its next event on July 12. Washington State Poet Laureate Kathleen Flenniken and activist author/poet Susan Rich will lead a poetry reading on conflict, opening the topic to a panel discussion with six senior-level, expert peacemakers.
Leslie Bratspis presents “Good Fortune,” a contemporary tale that pays great respect to the past with fascinating insight into the Chinese culture while dealing with the present, at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 8 at Eagle Harbor Book Company.
New summer fashions have arrived at The Island Gallery and will be the focus of the gallery’s July 2012 Wearable Art event and Fashion Art Walk.
Bainbridge Arts and Crafts presents the exhibition Picnic from July 6 through July 30.
Steve Grandinetti will perform at Pegasus Live! at 8 p.m. Friday, July 6.
Join the Arts & Humanities Council at the Evening in Bloom Art Auction Preview, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 6 at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 100 Ravine Lane, after the First Friday Art Walk.
The Bainbridge Public Library is a stop on the First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 7 p.m. July 6.
The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce has announced the schedule of events for the 45th edition of the island’s Grand Old Fourth.
On the first Thursday of each month, families are invited to explore Kids Discovery Museum free of charge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 5.