Wednesday 14

Cafe Magpie: Senior women, gather for coffee and companionship at Cafe Magpie, 8:45-10 a.m. May 14 at the BI Senior Community Center. Info: 842-1616.

VIP: The Visually Impaired Persons of Bainbridge Island support group will meet from 1-3 p.m. May 14 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Alan Garrels from the Washington State Department of Services for the Blind will talk about the Independent Living program and what it has to offer for VIPs. Info/transport: 842-3551.

Conversation with Ken: Join Schools Superintendent Ken Crawford for a casual chat from 2-3 p.m. May 14 at the Senior Community Center, 370 Brien Dr. You’ll enjoy light refreshments and experience a comfortable opportunity to talk with Crawford, incoming Superintendent Faith Chapel and School Board President Mary Curtis. Info: 780-1398.

Seniors at Paper Products: Calling All Bainbridge Seniors! In celebration of Older Americans Day, Paper Products, Etc. will host an afternoon of scrapbooking, a copier tutorial and a store tour from 3-5 p.m. May 14 at the store, 265 Winslow Way. Refreshments will be served. Contact: Paper Products, 842-6682 or the Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center, 842-1616.

City Council: The Bainbridge City Council will meet from 5-9 p.m. May 14 in Council Chambers, City Hall. The agenda includes a capital facilities workshop; internal communications report; 90-Day farmland task force report; city administrator’s report – update on planning director recruitment; Health, Housing and Human Services Community Services Contract Amendment, Groundwater Model Professional Services Amendment; and Wilkes School. Complete agenda at www.ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us. Info: 780-8624 or rlassoff@ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us.

Thursday 15

Bainbridge Women’s Club: The Bainbridge Island Women’s Club will hold its next meeting on May 15 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 7968 Finch Rd. Social hour begins at 9:30 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., Trees for Vietnam co-founder Jerilyn Brusseau will speak on “Building Homes, Planting Trees: Return to Vietnam.” Visitors welcome. Info: 780-2883.

Republican Women: At its next luncheon meeting, Bainbridge Island Republican Women will welcome Dino Rossi, the GOP candidate for Washington State Governor. He’ll speak at 11:30 a.m. May 15 at Wing Point Golf and Country Club. Cost for the luncheon is $15. Both men and women guests in the community are invited. Due to a limited number of spaces, please make advance reservations at 842-8420.

Open Space Workshop: In partnership with the BI Metro Park and Recreation District, the city has begun an Island-wide study of the community’s green spaces, intended to create a strategic plan for conservation over time. Share your ideas and knowledge about the Island’s open space priorities for the future at 6:30 p.m. May 15 at City Hall. We will examine Winslow as well as outlying areas of the Island, and discuss current and future strategies for preservation. Contact: Libby Hudson, 780-3767.

European Folk Dancing: European Folk Dancing with instruction will be held from 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 15 at Bainbridge Ballet, 945 Hildebrand Ln. Cost: $5/$3. No partner necessary, but please bring comfortable, non-street shoes for dancing. Contact: Fred or Linda, 780-8036.

Friday 16

Winslow Way Reconstruction Update: Join City of Bainbridge Island staff and the project manager from Heery International for the latest news on the Winslow Way reconstruction project, at 8 a.m. May 16 at City Hall. Information: Kelly Jahraus, 780-3718 or kjahraus@ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us.

Genealogy: The Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society will meet at 10 a.m. May 16 at the Bainbridge Island Public Library meeting room. Michelle Mason, reference librarian with Kitsap Regional Library, presents “Using Electronic Resources to Support Genealogy Research.” Mentors available at each meeting to help with research. Info: www.rootsweb.com/~wabihs or 842-6059.

The Hobbit: Madrona School’s presents its 8th grade play, “The Hobbit,” at 7 p.m. May 16 and 17 at the Eagle Harbor Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 105 Winslow Way. Adapted by Patricia Gray, the 90-minute production tells J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale of the magical creatures of Middle Earth. Free; student bake sale will follow, with funds to benefit the 8th graders’ own adventures – a class trip to visit the ancient cliff dwellings of the Ute Tribe and experience river rafting. Info: 855-8041.

Anything Goes: The BHS drama department is proud to present the Cole Porter American classic, “Anything Goes” at 7:30 p.m. May 16 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.

Secret Garden: Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, “The Secret Garden” follows Mary Lennox as she brings life not only to a garden but also to those who surround her. The spring musical, directed by Teresa Thuman, runs May 16-18 and 23-25 at Bainbridge Performing Arts, at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets, $20/$15, are at 842-8569. Information: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

Circle Dance: Join in the Dances of Peace from 7:30 -9:30 p.m. May 16 at Seabold Hall. Together, we will do simple movements, chants and songs from around the world. Live music. No experience necessary. Love offering. Info: 855-7951.

Pegasus Tunes: Cassie Corelle, www.myspace.com/cassiecorellemusic, plays country acoustic pop at 7:30 p.m. May 16 at Pegasus Coffee House. Suggested donation: $5. Information: 842-6725.

Saturday 17

Farmers Market: Fresh food, art and music at the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market, which runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 and every Saturday through October at the town square by City Hall. Information: www.bainbridgefarmersmarket.com.

Great Decisions: More than ever, according to public opinion polls, Americans want out of Iraq. How does a nation at war come to decide that the battle is no longer worth fighting? What would a pullout mean to the broader war on terror and where would it leave the Iraqis? This topic and others will be on the table at the next Great Decisions discussion, from 9-10:30 a.m. May 17 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Free. Info/suggested readings: www.artshum.org or at the library information desk.

Weed Warriors: Weed Warriors attack scotch broom from 10 a.m. to noon May 17 at Johnson Farm, off Fletcher Road. The turnoff is south of High School Road; call for better directions if needed. Info: 855-0911 or jfranks@bainbridge.net. Service credits for students!

Hot planet/Cool Kids: Bainbridge author Julie Hall will bring her “cool” new book to Winslow at 11 a.m. May 17 at Eagle Harbor Book Co. “A Hot Planet Needs Cool Kids” has the hottest info on climate change, how people are working to reduce it, and ways kids and their families and schools can join in. Info: www.eagleharborbooks.com.

Chili Cook-off: The 11th Annual Hyla Chili Cook-Off will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17 at Hyla Middle School, 7861 Bucklin Hill Rd. Vote for your favorite chili prepared by Doc’s Marina Grill, Cafe Trios, The Harbour Public House, Madoka, Mon Elisa’s, Real Foods Market & Cafe, San Carlos Restaurant, and Winslow Way Cafe with cornbread by Blackbird Bakery and Real Foods Market & Cafe. Also enjoy games, auctions, prizes, and great food. Info: hylamiddleschool.org.

Elizabeth Otto: Otto’s luxuriant paintings and figurative monotypes are composed in lithographic ink with pastel, and multi-media paintings with calligraphy of sheet music cut into strips and released onto canvas. Meet the artist from 1-4 p.m. May 17 at Cafe Trios, 772 Winslow Way. Info: 842-3986.

Helpline Sale: A Helpline House fundraising sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 at 10787 Bill Point Crest. Buy something unique and do a good deed all in one stop! One hundred percent of proceeds benefit Helpline. Info: 780-0408.

Island Singles: IslandSingles will celebrate 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. You must register for the dinner at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IslandSingles/ Registration is free. This event will sell out, so register early.

Lindsay Family: Not your ordinary kids’ band! The talented jazz trio that is the Lindsay Family – Ryan, 11, on bass; Christina, 8, on drums; and Tyler, 13, on trumpet; and keyboard will play at 7:30 p.m. May 17 at Pegasus Coffee House. Info: thelindsayfamily@msn.com.

Godspell, Jr.: A kids’ version of the Stephen Schwartz musical, “Godspell,” will be presented at 7 p.m. May 17 and 3 p.m. May 18 at Bethany Lutheran Church. This innovative re-telling of the life of Jesus features parables from the book of Matthew presented through clowning, mime and story theatre. Free; donations accepted. Info: 842-4241.

Ken Waldman: Alaska’s Fiddler Poet will appear with Tania Opland at 7 p.m. May 17 at Island Center Hall, 8395 Fletcher Bay Road. With his old-time fiddling, singing and poetic storytelling, Waldman is considered a national treasure and modern-day Alaskan bard. Tickets are $13 advance at Winslow Drug or at the Park District office, 842-2306. Also at the door for $15/$10.

Sunday 18

MANY STORIES: A preview showing of Mary Victoria Dombrowski’s documentary “Many Stories: One Community: Filipino-Americans on Bainbridge Island” will be held at 2:30 p.m. May 18 at the Filipino-American Hall, 7566 High School Road. Light refreshments will be served. Info: 842-8728.

Beyond the Script: Terry Moyemont from Mesogeo Gardens leads “The Artist as Gardener,” BPA’s Beyond the Script segment for The Secret Garden. Hear him from 1:30-2:30 p.m. May 18 at Bainbridge Performing Arts, prior to the 3 p.m. matinee. Info: www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

IFC Music Festival: All are invited to enjoy sacred and devotional works presented by individuals and choral groups from faith congregations on Bainbridge. The family-friendly concert begins at 3:30 p.m. May 18 at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church, 11042 Sunrise Dr. Musicians will then sing two pieces as one unified choir, under the direction of guest director Ann Strickland. Info: www.binkinterfaith.org.

Open Mic: All ages and styles welcome for songs, instrumentals, poems, and readings at MCR Open Mic, 7-9:30 p.m. May 18 and every Sunday at Pegasus Coffee House. Hosted by Rick Barrenger. Info: www.pegasuscoffeehouse.com

Women’s Schola: The Bainbridge Women’s Schola will sing its last service until September at 5:30 p.m. May 18 at St. Cecilia Church. Unaccompanied women’s voices provide pleasure for the ears, food for the mind, and rest for the spirit, all in one half hour. Info: kathbull@yahoo.com.

Monday 19

Men’s Breakfast: The Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center will hold its annual men’s breakfast at 9 a.m. May 19 at the center, 270 Brien Dr. Stuart Mitchell will speak on “The Secret to Exercise and Aging.” Info: 842-1616.

Tuesday 20

Boating Class: The Agate Pass Sail & Power Squadron will hold an Introduction To Boating class series starting at 6 p.m. May 20, at Martha & Mary, 19160 Front St. in Poulsbo. Remaining classes will run from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for four weeks. Info: www.usps.org/localusps/agatepass or contact Marty Schwartz, apsnps@yahoo.com or (360) 697-5008. Pre-registration not required but requested.

Field’s End: Editor and nonfiction author Wendy Call discusses the topic “How do we render other people’s stories? Tales from Mexico” at the next Field’s End Writers’ Roundtable, from 7-8:30 p.m. May 20 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Free. Open to writers of all levels and interests. Info: www.fieldsend.org or 842-4162.

Coming Up

Ride of Silence: On May 21, cyclists around the globe will participate in the Ride of Silence in memory of cyclist who have been injured or killed on pubic roadways. The Bainbridge ride will take place at 7 p.m. May 21. Meet no later than 6:30 p.m. at the Marge Williams Center, 221 Winslow Way. The course and pace are suitable for riders of all levels and age. Contact: Kim Bottles, (425) 702-6628 days.

Shoreline Workshop: Learn what’s happening to Bainbridge Island’s shoreline at a free workshop sponsored by the Bainbridge Alliance for Puget Sound and others. The event, to be held from 7 to 9 p.m. May 22 in the IslandWood Great Hall, will feature presentations by Tom Mumford of the Washington State Department of Ecology, Casey Rice of the National Marine Fisheries Service, and Jim Brennan of Washington Sea Grant. The goal is to empower islanders to be more actively engaged in decision-making about the shoreline. Information: (206) 200-3762 or email bainbridgealliance@gmail.com.

Land trust: Please join the Bainbridge Island Land Trust for an open house and refreshments from 5-7 p.m. May 22 at the Marge Williams Center. We’ll celebrate Karen Molinari’s eight years of successful leadership as executive director of the Bainbridge Island Land Trust, and wish her well in her next adventures. Info: www.bi-landtrust.org.

Cancer Retreat: Harmony Hill, the Pacific Northwest Cancer Retreat Center, is sponsoring “Tools for the Journey,” an event designed for you to experience their wonderful program and life changing techniques and tools for anyone whose lives are or have been affected by cancer. The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 24 at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church. Cost: $35. (includes lunch). Information/registration: Call Victrinia Ensor at (360) 898-2363 by May 20.

Pomona Glee Club: The Pomona College Glee Club will present a concert at 4 p.m. May 26 at Grace Episcopal Church, 8595 Day Rd. The 23-voice Glee Club will perform, under the direction of Donna M. Di Grazia, choral masterworks from the western European classical tradition, including works by Brahms, Bruckner, Victoria, Byrd and others. Free. Info: www.gracehere.org.

Book Sale: Friends of the Library will host a book sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 27 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Proceeds benefit the library. Info: www.bifriends.org

Night at the Opera: The Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra and Bainbridge Chorale join for A Night at the Opera, at 7:30 p.m. May 31 and 3 p.m. June 1 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Works will include choruses from Verdi’s “La Traviata,” “Nabucco,” and the “Anvil Chorus” from “Il Trovatore as well as works by Mozart, Puccini, Schicchi and Bizet of “Carmen” fame. Get tickets, $15/10 at 842-8569 or wwwe.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

PAWS Dog Walk: Join PAWS of Bainbridge Island for a Dog Walk Festival at Battle Point Park on Bainbridge Island, from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 1. Vendors and exhibitors will be on hand, and participants can compete in contests such as best costume, frisbee, and waggiest tail. Special prizes will be awarded for most money raised by an individual in the youth and adult divisions, and by a team. Info/registration: www.pawsbainbridge.org or 842-2451.

Suquamish Potluck: Neighbors of the Port Madison Reservation in Suquamish, Indianola, and surrounding areas are warmly invited to our annual ppotluck celebration from 4-7 p.m. June 1 at Camp Indianola’s Totem Lodge This annual gathering has turned out to be a great way to meet more of our community; come celebrate, make new friends, share an abundance of good food and honor one the people and organizations selected because they give so much to the community. Info: Kathryn Keve, 780-3528.

Emergency Prep: Ed Call, the emergency preparedness coordinator for Bainbridge, will host a presentation on emergency disaster preparedness at 7 p.m. June 5 at Council Chambers, City Hall. Open to all who are interested in taking steps to better prepare their homes, neighborhoods and community. Contact: Ed Call, (206) 473-7818 or eacall@comcast.net.

Saturday Night Safari: Ovation! Musical Theatre Bainbridge invites the community to share in its fifth anniversary celebration at its first annual fun-raising event, Saturday Night Safari – Singers Gone Wild!, at 7:30 p.m. June 7 at the Bainbridge Commons. Fabulous food from Three Wells Catering, entertainment, silent auction and more. Cash bar avavilable. Safari attire optional. Advance tickets are $50 ($65 at the door) and are available at Winslow Drug or online at www.ovationmtb.com. Info: 842-0472 or email info@ovationmtb.com for more information.