Saturday 15

Teen Talking: A Teen Talking Circle workshop, “How to Listen to Your Teen & Have your Teen Hear You: A one-day Compassionate Listening Workshop” will be eld from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at Island School. Info: http://ttc-listening08.eventbrite.com.

Madrona School’s 10th: Madrona School’s 10th anniversary party and auction will take place at 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at Kiana Lodge. This celebration of 10 years of learning, creativity and community will feature over 250 items as well as the famous salmon dinner and dessert dash. Tickets: $50. Info: 855-8041 or www.madronaschool.org.

Contra Dance: Join caller Sherry Nevins and band Country Capers for an evening of Contra Dance Nov. 15 at Island Center Hall. The beginner’s workshop starts at 7:30 p.m. and the dance at 8 p.m. Cost: $12/$5. Info: (360) 697-6192, 842-7904 or mickeygibson@earthlink.net.

BHS Fall Play: Bainbridge High School Theater Club will perform the Italian comedy “The Servant of Two Masters,” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, 21 and 22. An 18th century comedy performed with much slapstick and fast-paced fanfare, the play depicts actors performing street theater in Venice, Italy. Tickets: $10/$5. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Contact: Barbara Hume, theater director, bhume@bainbridge.wednet.edu.

Pegasus Tunes: Steve Wacker with Matt Price, Scott Katz and Katie Peterson offer songs with guitars and humor at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Pegasus Coffee House. Suggested donation: $5. Information: 842-6725.

Sunday 16

Kathryn Lafond: Kathryn Lafond will have a CD release party from 3-5 p.m. Nov. 16 at Island Music Guild, 10598 Valley Rd. Share sacred songs and the journey of inspiration with music, appetizers, gratitude, and special CD sales. Info: kelafond@seanet.com.

Crossings: Michael Diehl, author of “Crossings: On the ferries of Puget Sound,” will present his book at 3 p.m. Nov. 16 at Eagle Harbor Book Co. Info: www.eagleharborbooks.com.

Wil Blain: A benefit concert and silent auction will be held to raise funds for cancer treatment in support of islander Wil Blain, from 3-7 p.m. Nov. 16 at Senoj Estates Winery, 19495 144th Ave,, Woodinville. Entry by donation. Raffle tickets availalbe at the door. Info: shelleyreimer@opusnet.com.

Public Art Meeting: Join the Public Art Program committee for a discussion of the future of the island’s Public Art Program. Input is needed to help create a master plan that will assure extraordinary and creative experiences in our public spaces. Meet at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Grace Episcopal Church, 8595 Day Rd. Info: www.artshum.org.

OPEN MIC: All ages and styles welcome for songs, instrumentals, poems, and readings at MCR Open Mic, 7-9:30 p.m. Nov. 16 and every Sunday at Pegasus Coffee House. Info: www.pegasuscoffeehouse.com

monday 17

Operation Christmas Child: Another Christmas season is approaching – the season of giving, of love and goodwill. Just pack a shoe box or six-quart plastic box with small toys, school supplies, hygiene items, hard candies, or small clothing items. Choose to purchase for three age groups: boys or girls ages 2-4 yrs., 5-8 yrs., or 10-14 yrs. Shoe boxes or donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Island Church, 9624 Sportsman Club Rd. Contact: Linda Lowe 842-8213.

NEWS: Network for Excellence in Washington Schools’ lead attorney, Tom Ahearne, will present facts and the timeline of the lawsuit that represents numerous school districts, school boards and school employee associations, Bainbridge included, at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Woodward Library. Become informed! Info: bschneider@bainbridge.wednet.edu.

ARTS LEGAL CLINIC: Co-sponsored by the Washington Lawyers for the Arts (WLA) & the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council, an arts legal clinic will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Marge Williams Center, 221 Winslow Way, across from Winslow Green. Cost: $20 donation for a 30-minute private appointment. Spaces fill quickly; call (206) 328-7053 for an appointment.

Boys Lacrosse: Interested in learning about Bainbridge Boys’ Lacrosse? Parent meetings will be held this week. For high school teams, meet from 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in the BHS 300 building, room 302. For grades 3-6, meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Sakai room 228. For grades 7-8, meet from 7-8 p.m. in the Woodward Commons. Info: www.bainbridgelax.com.

Schools Foundation: The Bainbridge Schools Foundation invites community members to its annual general meeting from 7-8 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Woodward Middle School teacher’s lounge. Learn how the foundation is working to supplement funding to the Bainbridge School District. Info: the Foundation office, 855-0530.

Tuesday 18

Third Tuesday Readers: The new Bainbridge 3rd Tuesday Readers will meet at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Senior Commmunity Center. For this first group meeting, we’ll be discussing readers’ choice. Info: 842-4162, ask for Julie O’Neill.

Click! Class: Internet 201 is the next CLICK! computer class, from 2-2:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Learn browser shortcuts, strategies for Web navigation, and tips for locating credible, quality information. Designed for users with some Internet browsing experience. Registration: 842-4162.

Curious Souls: The Curious Souls Book Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 to discuss Robert Johnson’s “Inner Work: Using Dreams and Active Imagination for Personal Growth.” Visitors welcome. Info/directions/reminders: 842-1708.

Field’s End: At the next Field’s End Writers’ Roundtable, Warren Read, debut author of “The Lyncher in Me,” discusses “How Do You Go From Vignettes to a Meaningful Memoir?” from 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Free. Info: www.fieldsend.org or 842-4162.

Wednesday 19

Chamber Luncheon: This month’s Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at Wing Point Golf & Country Club. The theme is Celebrating Women In Business, with author Julie Miller. Writing workshop will follow. Cost: $15 luncheon, $10 workshop. Register: 842-3700.

ACE: ACE, Adult Children of Elders, will meet at 3 p.m. Nov. 19 at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church. No specific topic, just an opportunity for all to share their situations and worries and get some help. Contact: Beulah Downing, 780-8008.

Travelogue: Harry Rutstein will present “The Marco Polo Odyssey” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Rutstein was the first person to trace the 13,000-mile overland route taken by Marco Polo. Info: 842-4162.

The Crucible: West Sound Academy presents Arthur Miller’s timeless allegory, “The Crucible,” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21-22 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Tickets, $14 /$10, are at West Sound Academy, (360) 598-5954.

Thursday 20

Estate Planning: The final program in the Bainbridge Public Library’s estate planning series is “Charitable Planning Techniques, Tips on Getting Started with Personal Planning” with Bill Zook. Meet from 9-11 a.m. Nov. 20 at the library. Info: 842-4162.

After Hours: Studio M will host this month’s Chamber After Hours. Meet from 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 20 at 310 Madison Ave. No Reservations Necessary. Info: 842-3700.

Spanish Book Club: Club de Lectores Iberoamericanos will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 in the Bainbridge Public Library’s Ihland Way meeting room. We’ll be listening to the music and reading the lyrics of “musica de protesta” of Latin America. No advanced reading.. Info: 842-4162.

Friday 21

Genealogy: The Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society (BIGS) will meet at 10 a.m. Nov. 21 in the Bainbridge Public Library meeting room. Barbara Saunders will discuss “Getting the Most Out of Accessing the Family Search Library Catalog,” including a workshop. Suggested donation for non-members: $5. Info: www.bigenealogy.org or 842-6059.

Coming Up

Project Wishbone: Last year, Helpline House’s Project Wishbone provided 170 Thanksgiving dinners to families on Bainbridge. Helpline House will accept food donations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at 282 Knechtel Way. Donations before that day are also welcome. Bring in assorted canned food, send a check, or bring by an entire Thanksgiving meal. For more information: 842-7621 or www.helplinehouse.org.

Know Yo-Yo: Author Jim Whiting presents “Five Things You Don’t Know About Yo-Yo Ma,” along with fascinating and fun facts about some of the world’s other most famous and infamous figures, at 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Bainbridge Public Library.His lively program will appeal to both adults and students. Info: 842-4162.

Peter Spencer: A Peter Spencer CD release concert will be held at 8 p.m. Nov. 22 at Island Music Guild. The album, “From the Island,” evolved from a series of informal, relaxed sessions between guitarist Peter Spencer and pianist Dave Bristow during which they explored some novel guitar and piano arrangements of Peter’s songs.Admission: $10. Info: 780-6911.

Taize: Taize, a Christian Meditation, takes place at 8 p.m. Nov. Nov. 23 at St. Barnabas Church, 1187 Wyatt Way. This is a soothing, contemplative, 30-minute evening service in a quiet, candlelit church, following the worldwide Taize practice of meditation and prayerful chanting led by a cantor and a musician. Info: 842-5601.

Israeli Folk Dance: Come to the first annual Congregation Kol Shalom Israeli Dance Night and Bake Sale on Nov. 22 at 9010 Miller Rd. Israeli folk dance is fun, easy to learn, and great exercise – and when you get hungry, enjoy a nosh from our bake sale. Kids/family dance: is from 5-6 p.m., $5 a head, $12 a family. Teen/adult dance is from 7-9 p.m., $8 a head, $12 a family. Preschoolers get in free. Please wear no-scuff shoes. Contact: Carol Tice, c.tice2@comcast.net, or call CKS at 855-0885.

Uncle Bonsai: The popular Seattle folk-pop trio Uncle Bonsai will appear at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Rd. This is the fifth annual Bainbridge Island concert for the trio; concerts usually sell out, so buy tickets early! Cost: $20/$17 advance at Vern’s Winslow Drug. Doors open at 7 p.m. Info: www.unclebonsai.com.

Click! Computer Class: The next CLICK! computer class will be an email oepn lab. Sign up for a free email account or practice the basics of your existing email in this hands-on lab. Knowledgeable instructors will be available to answer questions. Registration: 842-4162.

IFC Thanksgiving: Join the Bainbridge Island/North Kitsap Interfaith Council at this year’s Thanksgiving service, at 7 p.m. Nov. 25 at Bethany Lutheran Church. Fourteen different faith groups will participate with singing, music, readings and meditations, with the theme of Thanksgiving for our Earth. We’ll also be collecting food for Helpline House and passing the plate to support a reforestation program in Kenya, as part of the Greenbelt Movement International GBMI). Info: www.binkinterfaith.org.

Library Holiday Hours: Thanksgiving Holiday Hours at the Bainbridge Library will be 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 26, closed Nov. 27 and 28; and regular hours Nov. 29. Info: 842-4162.

O Antiphons: Experience a quiet liturgy designed to ground and center us. The O Antiphons begins at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at Grace Episcopal Church. Seven chants are at the heart of this service of prayer, poetry and song. Come welcome in the season of hope and love. Info: www.gracehere.org.

Blood Drive: Puget Sound Blood Center wil hold a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Senior Center, 370 Brien Dr. (closed 3-3:45 p.m.). Info: madbromley@aol.com.

Blood Drive: Puget Sound Blood Center wil hold a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Senior Center, 370 Brien Dr. (closed 3-3:45 p.m.). Info: madbromley@aol.com.