ONGOING

Gary Groves: Island photographer and printmaker Gary Groves presents his retrospective, “A Look Back – 1978-2008,” at Arts Studio, 7869 Fletcher Bay Rd. Open by appointment, 842-1294 or 842-7154. Groves will also discuss his images at 7:30 p.m. May 7. Please RSVP.

Senior POets: In celebration of Older Americans Month, the poetry of island seniors will be on display at the Bainbridge Island Senior Center, 370 Brien Dr. Info: 842-1616.

Tibetan Healing Fund: RSVP is ongoing for the Tibetan Healing Fund gathering to take place from 4-6 p.m. May 11 at Yonder. Please join us for Tibetan music and food and to hear about maternal-child health and education projects in Amdo Province, Tibet. Space at Yonder is limited; RSVP by May 8th to Marge: (206) 723-2507 or margemansfield@earthlink.net.

HHHS Applications: Applications for 2009 funding for non-profits providing health, housing and human services to Bainbridge Island residents are available now at Bainbridge Island City Hall and are due at City Hall no later than 4 p.m. May 14. Info: 842-9335.

Roof Beam: Raise High the Roof Beam! The Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council announces a series of conversations about planning, funding, building, and running community based facilities. Topics include Planning the Capital Project (May 6), Structures and Partnerships (May 20), and Sustainability: Maintenance and Operations (June 3). Sessions take place from 8:45-11 a.m. at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Free. RSVP required; email janices@artshum.org.

BI Junior Football: Fall 2008 registration is currently under way for BI Junior Football. Open to children grades 2-8. Program highlights, fees: www.bainbridgefootball.org. Deadline June 30; register early as spots are limited.

Youth Football: Love Youth Football? Volunteer coaches and referees needed for BI Junior Football. Visit www.bainbridgefootball.org. Deadline June 1.

Cultural Funding: Through the Cultural Funding Program, the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council allocates public dollars to island cultural organizations. BIAHC is now accepting applications, which are available in the Executive Department at City Hall or electronically by contacting ellenb@artshum.org. Six completed copies due at City Hall no later than 4 p.m. May 23. Contact: Zon Eastes, BIAHC Executive Director, 842-7901 or zone@artshum.org.

Better Balance: A Better Balance class will be offered through May 9 at the Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center.Improve your balancing abilities through better coordination of the ankles, feet, torso and brain. Open to all ages. Instructor Charlene Moore. Info/registration: 842-1616.

Peace Vigil: Women in Black stand silently for peace every Friday evening from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. on the southwest corner of 305 and Winslow Way near the Chamber of Commerce. We wear dark, not necessarily black, clothes. We hold a candle or flower which we’ll give you. Join us for as long as you can. Information: Beverley West 842-5400.

Wednesday 30

Move it!: Exercise, wiggle and giggle with BPA performing artist Guy Sidora, at 10:30 a.m. April 30 at Kids Discovery Museum. For ages 2 and up. Info: www.kidimu.org.

City Council: The Bainbridge City Council will meet at 6 p.m. April 30 in Council Chambers, City Hall. Agenda includes Community Priorities Survey results; Winslow Way reconstruction project; and Capital Facilities Plan workshop calendar. Info: 780-8624.

Scientists in OUr Midst: Join Edmond Fischer for the next “Scientists in Our Midst” lecture, at 7:30 p.m. April 30 in the Woodward Middle School commons. The Nobel Laureate will share the search for scientific truth and discoveries that brought him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1992. Info: 855-8266 or 780-6553.

Thursday 1

KiDiMu’s Free: Admission to Kids Discovery Museum is free all day May 1. It’s the last free day to explore current exhibits Take Flight, Thomas the Tank Engine and Gardentopia before they change. Info: 855-4650.

Book Sale: Friends of the Library will host a book sale from 1-4 p.m. May 1 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Proceeds benefit the library. Info: www.bifriends.org.

Art Opportunity: The Public Art Committee of the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council announces a new initiative, Creative Grounds, whereby the Communities Building Neighborhood Projects will fund up to $8,000 for artwork conceived of and built by a community, neighborhood or local group this summer. An informational workshop for potential applicants will take place at 7:30 p.m. May 1 at Island Center Hall. Project description and guidelines: www.artshum.org.

Friday 2

Take Flight Workshop: Last chance for the youngest aviation enthusiasts to experience hands-on fun with science of flight. Join teacher Sarah Evans and discover what makes the mighty machines strong enough to fly, and more at 10:30 a.m. May 2 at KiDiMu. Recommended ages: 3-6. Info: 855-4650 or www.kidimu.org.

Ordway Carnival: The annual Ordway Carnival will take place from 4:30-8:30 p.m. May 2 at Ordway Elementary School. Come enjoy the games, and food. Win a raffle basket! Game tickets on sale at the door. Contact: Sheila Jakubik, 780-2514 or sjakubik@sounddsl.com.

Salsa Benefit: Break out your dancing shoes! Salsa instructor Dan Suchman will provide dance lessons, and restaurant owner Greg Hinton will provide the food for this Salsa dance/dinner fundraiser, which runs 6-11 p.m. May 2 at Island Center Hall. The by-donation event will support San Pedrito, a village in Chiapas, Mexico through a partnership between the village, Seattle-based Agros International, and Cross Sound Church of Bainbridge Island. Contact: Cindy Beck, event hostess, 780-8828.

PEGASUS TUNES: Rebecca Riots, a trio from Berkeley, Calif. featuring Lisa Zeiler, Eve Decker and Andrea Prichett, plays “fresh radical folk music” at 7:30 p.m. May 2 at Pegasus Coffee House. Suggested donation: $5. Information: 842-6725.

Anything Goes: The BHS drama department is proud to present the Cole Porter American classic, “Anything Goes” May 2 through May 18 (at 7:30 p.m. May 2, 3 9, 10 and 17 and 2:30 p.m. May 18). Tickets, $10/$5, can be purchased at the door 45 minutes prior to curtain. Info: 842-2634.

Saturday 3

Farmers Market: Fresh food, art and music at the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market, which runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 3 and every Saturday through October at the town square by City Hall. Mayor Kordonowy will visit this weekend too. Information: www.bainbridgefarmersmarket.com.

Mexican Market: Come to the Kids Discovery Museum between 10 a.m. and 4.pm. May 3 to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Explore a special dress-up and imaginary play exhibition featuring Mexican culture and make paper plate maracas. Open this weekend only! At 11 a.m. join nutritionist Shena Fergusson for a special camp preview. Discover colors of the Food Pyramid and take a sneak peek of what’ll be cooking at KiDiMu this summer. Info: 855-4650.

Schooling Show: The Bainbridge Island Saddle Club hosts its second Schooling Show of the year at 9 a.m. May 3 at the Saddle Club, located next to Manzanita Park off Day Road. The Schooling Show includes classes for ponies and horses both on the flat and over jumps, ranging from beginners in the morning to more intermediate classes, including jumpers and medals, in the afternoon. Classes are open to members and nonmembers. Bring your horse and join us, or come on out to watch the fun! Contact: Kim Osmond, (206) 910-4472.

Great Decisions: Counterterrorism. Reconstruction. Nation-building. Are America’s armed forces prepared to fight today’s battles and simultaneously protect the homeland, or is the U.S. military dangerously overstretched? What new policies and methods should the U.S. adopt in defending its interests at home and abroad? These and other questions form the basis for the next Great Decisions discussion, from 9-10:30 a.m. May 3 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Moderated by Laurence Kerr. Free. Info: 842-7901 or www.artshum.org. Suggested background readings are on the BIAHC website and at the library information desk.

Youth Writers’ Workshop: The Youth Writers Workshop is a new program presented by the Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island, where local authors come to lead workshops for kids ages 8-11 in creative writing, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and more. This monthly series kicks off with celebrated children’s book author George Shannon from 1-3 p.m. May 3 at Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island. Info: 855-8486.

Planetarium Show: Comet hunters like John Bevis and Charles Messier were among the first to discover many astronomical objects, and, in their own time, were on the cutting edge of scientific and technological discovery. What did they find? The Battle Point Astronomical Association presents “Comet Hunters of the Eighteenth Century” at 7 p.m. May 3 at Ritchie Observatory, Battle Point Park. Information: 842-9152.

First Saturday Dance: British Columbia’s Gameldansk will play this month’s First Saturday Dance, starting at 6 p.m. May 3 at Island Center Hall. Band and open dancing start at 7 p.m. Cost: $7/$3.50. Info: 842-4055.

EDGE Improv: What will they think of next? See the EDGE improv at 7:30 p.m. May 3 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Tickets, $15/$10, at 842-8569. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

PEGASUS TUNES: Don Honeycutt, www.myspace.com/lapsteelguy, plays folk, country and blues on his lap slide guitar at 7:30 p.m. May 3 at Pegasus Coffee House. Suggested donation: $5. Information: 842-6725.

Jazz Benefit: Eagle Harbor Jazz Club will play a concert of jazz, blues and standards at 7:30 p.m. May 3 at Island Music Guild, 10598 Valley Rd. Admission: $10 at the door; all proceeds go to IMG. Info: 842-7879.

Sunday 4

Great Decisions: The next Great Decisions discussion will be “Iraq: A Report from the Field,” at 4 p.m. May 4 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Biologist Dana Visalli will present a slide presentation on his interviews with Iraqis about what life has been like in their country since the Iraq war began. Free. Info: BIAHC, 842-7901 or www.artshum.org. TwL Annual Meeting: Trust for Working Landscapes will hold its annual meeting from 3-5 p.m. May 4 at Seabold Hall. Bring a snack to share if you’d like, enjoy music and camaraderie in support of local food and farming. All are welcome. Info: 842-1247.

First Sundays: First Sundays at the Commons presents classical pianist Regina Yeh at 4 p.m. May 4 at the Bainbridge Commons, 402 Brien Dr. Admission at the door: $20/$15/$10. Information: www.firstsundaysconcerts.org.

OPEN MIC: All ages and styles welcome for songs, instrumentals, poems, and readings at MCR Open Mic, 7 -9:30 p.m. May 4 and every Sunday at Pegasus Coffee House. A piano is available. Hosted by Rick Barrenger. Info: www.pegasuscoffeehouse.com.

Tuesday 6

Golf Clinics: The Bainbridge Island Junior Golf Clinics will sponsor two clinics each Tuesday for 8 weeks starting May 6, from 4-5:30 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m. Individualized instruction by our local three golf professionals in a small group setting, 5th grade and up. Fee: $200. This non-profit organization is devoted to exposing the community to the enjoyment of golf. Contact: Mike Seidl, 842-8973 or seidlehrig@aol.com

Car Cruise-in: It’s back! A weekly car cruise-in will take place from 5-7 p.m. May 6 and every Tuesday on the lawn on the First Baptist Church, corner of 305 and Madison. Enjoy an old-fashioned potluck dinner and check out the hot cars, truck and motorcycles. A propane stove is available for cooking. All donations benefit Helpline House’s Project Backpack. Contact: Jim Peek, jpeek@johnlscott.com or www.bainbridgeclassicrides.com.

Coming Up

Mindfulness: Walking the path of awareness. An introduction to the practice of mindfulness by participating over a series of weeks in a facilitated discussion of the book “Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn.” Runs 7-8 pm. May 7 at the Island School Library. Info: (206) 310-2005.

Adam Bede: Cherry Fair Productions, the island’s newest theater company, announces auditions for George Eliot’s Adam Bede, to be performed this August on Bainbridge. Auditions will be held May 9-10 at Seattle Center, 4th floor, Studio E. Prepare a classical monologue under two minutes and length and bring a headshot and resume. Scheduling: kathryn@cherryfairproductions.com or (360) 440-3445.

Mother’s Day and IslandWood: Experience a Mother’s Day weekend full of fun, art, nature and relaxation at IslandWood. Arrive between 4 and 6:30 p.m. May 9 and depart between 1 and 3 p.m. May 11. Enjoy creative art and music activities; learn about sustainable cuisine while harvesting and preparing food with IslandWood chefs; wake up to a relaxing yoga session; take a walk on the campus; and enjoy s’mores in the evening by a campfire. This is a weekend the whole family (especially mom) will enjoy. Cost: $575/family of three, $50/additional child, $75/additional adult. Register at www.islandwood.org or 855-4307.

St. Barnabas Concert: St. Barnabas Episcopal Church presents the final in their series of 2007-2008 concerts at 7:30 p.m. May 9 at the church, 1187 Wyatt Way. J. Melvin Butler, organist, and Robert Gale, trumpeter, will play. Selections include Viviani’s Second Sonata on a baroque-style natural trumpet with no valves; Bach’s G Minor Prelude & Fugue; G B Martini’s Toccata on the “piccolo” trumpet; Sonata in D Major for organ and trumpet by Purcell; and Prelude in E Major by Buxtehude. The gathering is open to the public. Tickets, $15/$10, at the door or in advance at the church, 842-5601 x0.

Plant Sale: The Bainbrige Garden Club will sponsor its annual plant sale starting at 9 a.m. May 10 in the Ace Hardware parking lot. Lots of rare plants potted by members, and bird houses made by garden club members. Early buyers will be happy. Contact: Liz Knobloch, 842-7677.

Dinner Reads: Join a gala evening of dinner, wine and words, to benefit the Bainbridge Public Library. “Dinner Reads: A Literary Affair” will be held at 6 p.m. May 10 at Wing Point Golf and Country Club, featuring a silent auction and readings of their own works by highly acclaimed local authors. Emcees are Bainbridge authors George Shannon and Mary Guterson. Cost: $100 per person, $1,000 VIP table for 10. RSVP: (206) 866-1250.

Island Singles: IslandSingles will be celebrating its 100th member starting at 6 p.m. May 17 at Madoka restaurant. All island singles are invited to attend and bring a friend to this festive event. A social hour will be open to everyone and will start at 6 p.m., with a fantastic dinner to follow. However, you must register for the dinner at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IslandSingles/ Registration is free. This event will sell out, so register early.