Community Newsletter
June 2026
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A Note from the Chamber
Bainbridge Chamber wishes the Class of 2026 a Happy Graduation Season!
Whether moving from Preschool to Primary School, Elementary to Intermediate, Intermediate to High School, or setting sail to explore the world after High School, the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce wishes each and every member in the Class of 2026 the best in the next chapter of your life!
To the graduating High School class of 2026: We are excited to see you, the next set of entrepreneurs, innovators, and community cultivators, move forth and create a world that will nurture generations to come.
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Free Saturday Shuttle Services
City of Bainbridge Island & Kitsap Transit
| | This summer, Kitsap Transit in partnership with the City of Bainbridge Island, is offering a FREE Saturday Shuttle service that loops around Downtown Bainbridge. The shuttle service will start Saturday, June 7th and continue every Saturday through September 12th–excluding July 4th. Saturday shuttle buses will run from 11:00am to 7:00pm. | | |
The fixed-route bus service loops from the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal and makes stops at established bus stops along Winslow Way, Madison Avenue, and High School Road. It will also stop for people who wave the bus down along High School Road and Ferncliff where there are no established bus stops–also known as “flag stops.”
View the route map to the right.
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| | We are grateful to the City of Bainbridge Island for funding this shuttle service and to Kitsap Transit for operating and staffing it. The Chamber is proud to partner with these organizations and the Downtown Association to promote the service and educate riders. We’ll see you on the Free Saturday Shuttle this summer! | | |
Cranes for Peace Project
Join the Chamber in a Community Art Project for Peace
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our Cranes for Peace Campaign. We’re at the tail end of our goal of 2,000 cranes–with less than 100 to go! We’re so grateful to everyone in the community for joining us in folding paper cranes. Shout out to Raelynn, BIMA Bistro’s very own barista and latte artist, for creating this incredible crane latte art in support of our campaign! And a special thank you to the 5th and 6th graders at Sonoji Sakai Intermediate School for donating this incredible display of 500 cranes.
You can view a selection of our cranes this weekend at the Asian Arts & Heritage Festival with Arts & Humanities Bainbridge this Sunday, May 31st from 11:00am to 5:00pm at the Waterfront Park.
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The Grand Old Fourth of July festival is a beloved Bainbridge Island tradition dating back almost 60 years. It is the largest single-day event on the Island, drawing more than 15,000 attendees each year. The Bainbridge Chamber hosts and produces the Grand Old Fourth every year, thanks to logistical support from the City of Bainbridge Island, personnel support from 75+ community volunteers, and financial support from our generous local sponsors. All your favorite events for 2026 - Pancake Breakfast, Classic Car Show, Street Fair, Family Fun Zone, Pie Eating Contest, Mile-Long Parade, and MORE. Don't forget to register your business, nonprofit or community organization early to ensure you don't miss the fun.
Interested in volunteering for the big event? Yes, please!
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| Star and Stripes Tie-Dye Event | | What an incredible day at the Stars & Stripes Tie-Dye event during BIMA’s Family Day. We want to send a huge shout-out to the amazing volunteers from Bainbridge Rotary and BIMA, as well as Sal Celis, Public Image Chair of the Bainbridge Rotary Club, for organizing this event! More than 75 families showed up! We had the best time watching visitors of all ages get creative with dye and create fun family memories. | | | |
We absolutely cannot wait to see everyone rocking their red, white, and blue wearable art during the Fourth of July celebration! Make sure to stop by the Chamber Info Booth during the Grand Old Fourth with your tie-dyed scarf to receive a special prize!
Stay tuned for more tie-dye fun with Bainbridge Rotary Club by following their Facebook page!
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What a wonderful first ever Bainbridge Island Community Bike Ride with COBI! Thank you to our community members for showing up and enjoying the sunshine with us. And a special thank you to Sisters' Cider House for giving our bike riders a comforting place to land and enjoy refreshments.
Join us for the June Community Bike Ride!
When: Thursday, June 18th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Starting Location: Bainbridge City Hall
Ending Location: Rockin’ Ruby’s Records
Contact Hannah Boettcher for more info!
| | | Renew Your Boat Registrations! | | |
Boat Registration is Coming Up!
Got a boat?
Get ahead of the lines by renewing your boat registrations TODAY!
Boat registrations officially expire:
June 30th 2026
Visit DOL.WA.gov to get started.
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Vehicle Licensing Desk
Tuesday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Closed Mondays*
- Vehicle Registration & Renewals (also an online service)
- Pick up your online renewals (available next business day)
- Title Transfers
- Replacement Titles
- Name Changes & other administrative updates
- New Vehicle Registration
- Specialty License Plates
- Disabled Placards and License Plates
When renewing online, make sure to choose "Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce" Online renewals can be picked up next business day
from the Bainbridge Chamber office or mailed directly to your home.
*Note* Monday pick up is available for renewals completed by 4:00pm the previous Friday.
Visit DOL.WA.gov to get started.
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Have you ever seen our island from the water? It’s a whole new experience.
Now in their 11th year, Sail Bainbridge is a local family-owned and operated business. Recently featured in the State of Washington Travel Guide, they offer private, customizable sails from the Harbour Public House dock, aboard the classic vessel TRUE (the red sailboat with three sails you’ve likely seen from the ferry). Bring visiting family, the kids, or whoever you like for a private summer day sail to Blake Island, a romantic sunset cruise, an overnight adventure, or perhaps even a week-long San Juan exploration.
Sail Bainbridge gives 1% back to the planet through donations to the Puget Sound Restoration Fund (PSRF), and Sail Bainbridge Owner Ben Doerr, serves as captain for PSRF’s dive teams at the Bull Kelp research and restoration sites.
Make memories on the water. See all sailing packages and book a sail now!
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Ryan Maxwell is a third-generation Puget Sound native, and proud to live and work right here on Bainbridge. In spring 2024, he opened the Bainbridge branch of CMG Home Loans, dedicated to bringing expert and local mortgage financing services to the island and to greater Kitsap.
With more than 30 years of experience helping his clients navigate home financing, Ryan takes a personal, concierge approach – a human touch in an age of technology and AI. CMG Home Loans is a national leader in the mortgage industry, renowned and awarded for its innovative loan products, leadership, culture, and commitment to its customers.
Ryan is an active member of the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce, currently serving on the Board and as Treasurer. You’ll also find Ryan out on the water rowing with BIR, hiking the island’s many trails, and around the community with his wife of 25 years, teenage daughter, and chocolate lab.
Stop by the CMG branch office in OfficeXpats’ new location at 350 Madison Ave N and say hello!
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Local Business &
Nonprofit News
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Kitsap Transit
Buses & Fast Ferry Boats Now Take ‘Tap to Pay’
| | Screencap from Kitsap Transit’s Ad “ORCA Tap to Pay: Every Card is Welcome Aboard” | | |
Kitsap Transit buses and fast ferries now offer a new and easy way to pay, just tap your debit, credit, or digital wallet to pay for your fares. Tap to Pay allows you to pay with an ORCA card or any contactless Visa, Mastercard, Discover Network, or American Express credit or debit card upon boarding your bus or fast ferry. You can also use a smart device with a credit card stored in digital wallets with Apple Pay™, Google Pay™, and Samsung Pay™
General WA State Ferries do not yet offer this form of payment.
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Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA)
2026 Treasure Trek Starts June 1st
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This summer, 200 hand-blown glass orbs, created by Hilltop Artists, will be hidden on public lands across Kitsap County just waiting to be discovered and treasured by Kitsap art lovers and community members. The orbs will be hidden in parks, on trails and beaches, and throughout public lands across Kitsap County. While they may be out of sight, you will never have to walk off the beaten path to find one.
The first float drop will be June 1, 2026 and will continue intermittently over the following 2 weeks. Happy Hunting!
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Bainbridge Bike Co.
New Summer Hours
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We are excited to announce that Bainbridge Bike Co. will include MONDAYS in their open hours starting June 1st through August 31st!
Summer Hours
Monday: 10-5
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10-6
Thursday: 10-6
Friday: 10-6
Saturday: 10-5
Sunday: 10-4
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Bon Bon Candies
Graduation Specialty Treat Bags
Now Available for Graduation Season!
| | With Graduation right around the corner, Bon Bon Candies is offering Specialty Treat Bags to celebrate your graduating loved ones! Stop by their shop on Winslow Way to check out their display and make your order. | |
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OfficeXpats
New Location!
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OfficeXpats, home of several small businesses on Bainbridge Island, celebrates a new space across the street from their old home at The Pavilion. Looking for an office space to work from or a conference room to hold a meeting? Give OfficeXpats new location a visit!
Location:
350 Madison Avenue N.
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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Bainbridge Arts and Crafts
New Gallery, Dan & Raya Friday, to open June 5th!
| | Dan and Raya Friday take over the gallery at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts. These Lummi Nation siblings bring stunning, Coast Salish-inspired glass art to their contemporary yet traditional narratives. From intricate woven glass baskets to bold sculptural forms, witness how they have transformed ancestral storytelling into luminous, modern art. | | |
Local Community &
Government News
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City of Bainbridge Island (COBI)
Call for Poets!
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The City and the Public Art Committee seek poets to submit their portfolios for a public art project celebrating the power of words in shared community spaces. Selected poets will be invited and compensated to create original work as part of this initiative.
Portfolio submissions are due June 10, 2026, and may be submitted online or by mail.
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City of Bainbridge Island (COBI)
Bainbridge City Council holds 2 public hearings
in May for its Comprehensive Plan,
with one more to come in June
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On May 16th and May 21st, Bainbridge City Council held public hearings for Bainbridge community members to give their input on its Comprehensive plan, which includes topics such as the Winslow Subarea Plan and the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code. Before Council members cast their final votes on the Comprehensive Plan and inclusion of recommendations from the Planning Commission, they plan to host one more Public Hearing in June.
Make your voice heard by showing up in person to give a public statement or send your written statement to pcd@bainbridgewa.gov
Learn more about the City’s Comprehensive Plan below.
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2026 Election Candidates for
Local, State, & Federal Races
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As candidate filings week comes to a close, both incumbent officials, including District 23 Legislative Representatives Greg Nance and Tarra Simmons, and new challengers have filed to run in the coming elections. Seats open for election include U.S. Representative for Congressional District 6, State Representative Positions 1 and 2 for legislative districts 23, 26, and 35. State Senators for districts 26 and 35, Kitsap County Commissioner for District 3 and more.
Read more about what seats are open and who is running at the link below.
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Island Volunteer Caregivers (IVC)
30th Anniversary Gala
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Island Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) invites the Bainbridge community to celebrate 30 years of neighbors helping neighbors through care, connection, and community. Enjoy an evening of wine and dining, live music by the Rangers & the "Re-Arrangers", inspirational speakers, bidding on fabulous auction packages, and raising a paddle to support islanders facing aging, disability, and adversity. Every dollar raised supports IVC’s free, volunteer-powered programs - ensuring no one in our community faces life’s challenges alone.
When: June 4th 2026
Where: Kiana Lodge
Purchase Your Tickets:
$175 per gala ticket
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Sustainable Bainbridge, Bainbridge Artisan Resources Network (BARN), & Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island
Fix-it-Fair
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Sustainable Bainbridge and BARN are co-hosting a Fix-it Fair on Saturday, June 6, 10am-1pm (last item seen at 12:30) at BARN. Bring up to 2 items including the following: clothing & textiles, small appliances, jewelry, small electronics, small welding and woodworking repairs, and minor bike repairs. Make sure items are clean. Bring any relevant manuals or parts.
When: Saturday, June 6th from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: BARN
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Kitsap Humane Society & Animal Emergency Specialty Center
Pets 5k Walk/Run & Festival
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When: Saturday, June 6th from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Liberty Bay, Downtown Poulsbo
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Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA)
EVE: Screening + Conversation
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Join BIMA for a FREE special screening of the animated short EVE this Pride Month. EVE is an animated short film that explores the self-love and acceptance journey of Bainbridge Islander Eve Palay living as a trans woman in the Pacific Northwest. The screening will follow with a conversation and reception with the filmmakers.
When: Saturday, June 6th from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Where: Frank Buxton Auditorium, BIMA
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City of Bainbridge Island
Solarize Bainbridge: Solar Education Workshop
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Join Solarize Bainbridge Island, a solar education and group-purchasing program sponsored by The City of Bainbridge Island and Olympia Community Solar. Through this workshop, you will learn about the basics of solar, how solar can give homeowners energy independence, and if it’s right for your home. Get all your questions answered directly from local installers in this free public workshop.
When: Monday, June 8th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Where: Bainbridge Island City Hall, 280 Madison Ave N.
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Housing Resources Bainbridge
According to Plan: The History of Zoning and the Future of Washington Communities
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One hundred years ago, the Supreme Court established the constitutionality of zoning. Today, this hyperlocal process is interacting with state mandates to accommodate regional growth, spawning debate over control, inclusion, and sustainability. To assess how land use policy can advance its goals, Washington compiled code from 320 jurisdictions into the Washington State Zoning Atlas. Co-creator Tamara Laninga will share findings from the atlas, walk us through the history of zoning, and reveal the land use policy that lies beneath our most livable communities.
When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Where: Bainbridge Island Rowing Center
Register for free tickets.
Contact tamar@housingresourcesbi.org for more information
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Heart & Soul Studios
June Art Events with Heart & Soul Studios
| | Come shop Heart & Soul for gifts! Everything art, everything mahjong, everything axolotls (even a real one), charm jewelry, kid’s dresses and the best popcorn! | | |
"Tiles & Tastings"
When: Thursday, June 11th at 6:30pm
Where: Sisters' Cider House
Art on the Green
When: Sunday, June 14th at
Where: Winslow Green
Fun Friday Camp - All Axolotls!
When: Friday, June 19th at 10:00am
Where: Heart & Soul Studios
Kids' Night Out
When: Friday, June 26th
Where: Heart & Soul Studios
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Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA)
BIMA Bash! 2006: Step into the Frame
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Join BIMA for the art event of the year, filled with auctions with one-of-a-kind art, culinary experiences, music, and more!
BIMA Bash: Artful Party
When: Thursday, June 18th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
BIMA Bash: Gala
When: Saturday, June 20th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Bainbridge Museum of Art
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Bainbridge Pride
Bainbridge Pride Festival
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Bainbridge Play Cafe
Build a Birdhouse Father’s Day Event
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Celebrate Father’s Day by making birdhouses with Bainbridge Play Cafe (BPC)! Buy a ticket to reserve your seats, build a birdhouse or two, exercise your creative minds, and bond with your family and friends.
When: Saturday, June 20th from 9:00am to 11:00am
Where: Bainbridge Play Cafe
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Battle Point Astronomical Association
Community Star Party
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Community Star Party, if skies are clear! Telescopes will be outdoors and volunteer astronomers available for questions. Bring your own telescope if you have one. Free event, donations welcome.
When: Saturday June 20th, 9:00 pm - midnight
Where: Battle Point Observatory at Battle Point Park
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Bainbridge Senior Living & Windermere Real Estate
FREE Home Selling Q&A
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Join Bainbridge Senior Living at the Madison House on Bainbridge Island for cake, coffee, and casual Q&A with professional brokers Ben Hoover and Rob Lane from Windermere Brokers.
When: Saturday June 25th at 2:00pm
Where: Madison House, 285 Madison Ave S.
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Bainbridge Brewing
Music Night with Tomo Nakayama
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Join Bainbridge Brewing at the Winslow Alehouse for a special musical event with the incredibly talented Tomo Nakayama. Based in Seattle, singer songwriter Tomo Nakayama has been praised across the music world from NPR, KEXP, to New York Times. Join Bainbridge Brewing in giving a warm welcome to Tomo this June!
When: Saturday June 27th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Bainbridge Brewing Alehouse on Winslow
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Bloedel Reserve
Summer Solstice Celebration at Bloedel
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Join Bloedel Reserve for a relaxed, vibrant, community-focused afternoon, amplified by a blend of music, nature, and family-friendly elements. Bring your family and stroll the gardens, enjoy local food vendors and live music by Rosewood Bridge, visit animals from West Sound Wildlife Shelter, make a lavender sachet, try your hand at making a Botanicartoon, and more.
When: Saturday, June 27th from 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: Bloedel Reserve
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Battle Point Astronomical Association
Paint Night at the Planetarium
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Dark Sky events continue at Battle Point Observatory! Book groups, discussions and a special event: Paint Night at the Planetarium on June 27, "Black Holes & Dark Matter". Inspired by a planetarium show, learn to paint intuitively and playfully with acrylics alongside BPAA Artist in Residence Deborah Milton. Advance tickets $50 +tax (includes supplies).
When: June 27th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Battle Point Observatory in Battle Point Park
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Bainbridge Island Friends of the Library
June Friends of the Library Sales
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Sale of thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines. Sales are at the Bainbridge Public Library and all proceeds support the library. All sales are 12:00pm - 4:00 pm. Cash or check only.
Sunday, May 31st
Thursday, June 11th
Sunday, June 21st
Thursday, July 2nd
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Eagle Harbor Congregational Church
Community Dinners & Super Suppers
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Join your fellow community members for a warm and tasty meal! No matter what you’re looking for, everyone is welcome at the table. These meals are offered at no charge and are prepared with care by local volunteers.
FREE/Pay What You Can
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Super Suppers
(5:00pm to 7:00pm)
Eagle Harbor Congregational Church
- Sunday, May 31st
- Thursday, June 25th
- Friday, June 26th
- Sunday, June 28th
- Monday, June 29th
- Tuesday, June 30th
Community Dinners
(6:00pm to 8:00pm)
Eagle Harbor Congregational Church
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