Support Ukraine
Indivisible Bainbridge Island is asking locals to contact their U.S. lawmakers regarding issues related to Ukraine.
The organization supports establishing depots on the NATO side of the border to better supply Ukraine with more antitank weapons, powerful air defense systems and unmanned aerial vehicles. UAVs would be capable of striking military targets on Russian and Belarusian territory that are involved in the current offensive, such as cruise and ballistic missiles and Russian aircraft.
The local group also is asking Congress to cut off oil and gas imports from Russia. The U.S. gets about 8% of its oil from there. “We are already experiencing higher gas prices due to Putin’s war. We might as well get the benefit of banning Russia’s oil,” their website says.
Call Sen. Maria Cantwell at 202-224-3441; Sen. Patty Murray at 202-224-2621; and/or Rep. Derek Kilmer at 202-225-5916.
Free celebration
Kids Discovery Museum is hosting a free, outdoor celebration to kick off spring and release the second edition of KiDiMu’s Explore Bainbridge activity book March 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fam Jam will feature touch a truck with Bainbridge Disposal, Bainbridge police, Smith Brothers, BI School District, and BI Fire Department, along with activities from BI Musem of Art, Bloedel Reserve, Kitsap Regional Library, BI Japanese American Community, BI Parks Foundation, BI Metro Parks & Recreation District and Battle Point Astronomical Association.
There also will be street tacos from the Taco Barn at Bainbridge Apothecary and Tea, library storytime and a concert by local musician Johnny Bregar.
Explore Bainbridge invites children ages 3-8 and their families to visit 10 favorite destinations and historic locations around BI through science, technology, engineering and math activities.
This second edition is a walkable Winslow edition. Each location will be within walking distance from the ferry and KiDiMu. Books are available for pre-order at www.kidimu.org/explore and in-person beginning March 26.
Jewel thieves
Thieves used a shovel and a brick to break into two jewelry stores recently on Winslow Way on Bainbridge Island.
About $20,000 in merchandise was stolen from a display case when BI Gold and Jewelry was broken into. A brick was used to smash a window to get in and once inside a glass display case was broken.
Also, a shovel was used to break a window at Bainbridge Diamond and Jewelry. They stole items from the window display. Surveillance video from a nearby business shows the two culprits running away from the store with merchandise.
Anyone with information on either crime is asked to call Bainbridge police at 206-842-5211.
New primary care
Pacifica Medicine has opened at a new location on Bainbridge Island.
Pacifica Medicine is a family medicine clinic founded in Poulsbo in 2016 by Drs. Andrea Chymiy and Marie Matty. The practice offers wellness-focused primary care for patients of all ages. Pacifica patients receive easy access to their healthcare providers, longer visits and a holistic approach to care through a membership-based system. Both the Poulsbo and Bainbridge locations also offer intranasal ketamine therapy for treatment of depression.
“There has been a shortage of primary care physicians on Bainbridge since Swedish closed their primary care practice here in 2021. We are excited to be opening our new location on the island to address some of this unmet healthcare need,” Chymiy said.
Dr. Sarah Rice has been working at Pacifica Medicine in Poulsbo since 2021 and will be moving her practice to Bainbridge. Dr. Charles Nelson will join her in May. Both previously worked at The Doctors Clinic and at Swedish Primary Care on the island.
Pacifica Medicine Bainbridge is located at 1173 Madison Ave. N., across from the Bainbridge Public Library. Call 206-201-3676 for details.
Mask recycling
Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church on Bainbridge Island is offering community recycling for disposable masks.
Cedars has purchased a box through the Terracycle program in which disposable masks will be collected, then sent to Terracycle, where they will be taken apart and recycled.
Non-woven, plastic-based masks, including 3-ply surgical, dust masks, KN95, N95 and KF94 masks are accepted. Cloth masks, and medical masks with blood or body fluids are not accepted.
There is a collection bucket outside the Cedars Church office at 284 Madrona Way NE No. 128.
For details go to www.cedarsuuchurch.org
Robotic competition
The Bainbridge High School robotics team, called Spartronics, has a new robot named HERMES.
That stands for High Elevation, Radial Manipulation, Engineering Sensation.
Features include a telescopic climber, shooter, conveyor, intake, 6-wheel drivetrain, rapid intake and no spin ejection capabilities, and it’s programmed in Java.
The team will take HERMES to competitions at Sammamish High School in Bellevue March 19-20 and Auburn High School March 26-27.
Dinner in Woods
Islandwood’s annual fundraiser Dinner in the Woods will take place April 2, either online or in person.
The in-person event will feature a bring-the-family dinner with activities and meals for children, too. Overnight accommodations are another option. Space is limited.
Online is free. In-person is $150 for adult, which includes reception, dinner, drinks and dessert. Children are $30 and get a snack, three hours of educational programming, dinner and dessert.
Funds made support environmental learning experiences at Islandwood.
For more go to island wood.org/event
Free rulebook
A free rulebook is available online for Frescotennis, a game invented in 2018 by Jordan Rowe of Bainbridge Island and others.
Frescotennis was created by former tennis players who sought to develop a rally-oriented, solid-paddle sport, played on any standard hard court. After many exhibitions to prove the viability of Frescotennis, an international organization called the International Frescotennis League was created in 2019 to govern the sport.
In the recently released Version 9.0 of the sport’s rulebook, sports fans can find detailed information on the rules and instructions for building skills. The sport can be played by people of all ages and abilities, as zero to 2 bounces are allowed before returning the ball, and volley hits of all kinds are legal, making it more strategic than other paddle sports. A “Rally-Play” version of the game negates the need for scorekeeping as players work to hit the ball back and forth as many times as possible for a cardio workout.
For details go to https://fresco.tennis
Art awards
Bainbridge juniors and seniors are eligible for cash awards from the Bainbridge Island Studio Tour.
For outstanding work in visual arts, a grand prize of $400 and two $100 honorable mention prizes will be awarded. In its eighth year, the Youth Art Award is funded by voluntary donations from tour artists.
The deadline is March 31. Applications can be found at www.bistudiotour.com. Students will need to supply an artist’s statement and five photos of their work. All types of visual art are eligible — paintings, drawings, pottery, sculpture, glass, photography, etc.
Winners will be announced May 18. For details call 206-842-0504.
Flower sale
Bainbridge High School band students are hoping you’ll buy some flowers for Mother’s Day to support their program.
The BHS Band Boosters and BI School District contribute 50% of the program’s budget. The program features three concert bands, a percussion ensemble, two jazz ensembles, a competitive marching band, a competitive winterguard, jazz combos and a New Orleans Brass Band.
The 12-inch hanging flower baskets are $45 each and include home delivery. Order online by April 2 at www.bainbridgebands.org.
Meet mayor
Mayor Joe Deets is having virtual open office hours March 12 from 10 a.m. to noon to talk about city business.
For details go to www.bainbridgewa.gov/ directory.aspx?EID=229
Local scholars
Bainbridge Island: Emma Sellers, Dean’s List, Biola University.
Road work
Until April 1, Puget Sound Energy work, Ridge Lane NE, one lane with flaggers.
Until May 7, PSE converting overhead to underground cable, NE Dophin Drive, one lane with flaggers
Until March 17, Comcast splicing, Reitan Road, one lane with flaggers.
Until mid-March, paving shoulders, Eagle Harbor Drive, one lane with flaggers.
Until late May, PSE work, Lafayette Ave., one lane with flaggers.
March 14 to April 14, Comcast work, Southwind Court NE, one lane with flaggers.
March 14 to April 14, Comcast work, Meadowmeer Circle NE, one lane with flaggers
March 15 to April 15, NE Country Club, PSE work, one lane with flaggers.
Ongoing, road and bulkhead repairs, Country Club Road, westbound lane closed.
Police log
March 2, vehicle prowl, Belfair Ave. NE
March 3, domestic violence assault 2, Bill Point VW NE
March 4, traffic accident, NE Seabold Church Road.
March 4, fraud forgery, Manzanita Road NE
March 4, vehicle prowl, NE Evergreen Ave.
March 5, harassment, Lynwood Center Road NE
March 3, theft from a vehicle, Douglas Drive NE
March 3, theft 3, NE High School Road.
