Bike mural
A new bike corral is coming to Winslow Way sometime in 2025, and Bainbridge Islanders can decide what it looks like.
Engage Bainbridge, in partnership with the city, has issued a public survey asking residents to choose a design for the mural that will adorn the roadway in front of the new downtown bike parking structure. Both choices, “Bainbridge Mosaic” and “Woods and Fields,” feature natural and cultural elements of BI.
The corral is part of a pilot program meant to increase bike parking downtown. While its precise location is still under discussion, it will be in a centralized area and may fit about 10 bikes, city officials said.
Youth forum
The Kitsap County Commission on Children & Youth and the Kitsap Public Health District are co-hosting a forum so youth can freely talk about concerns, ideas and issues that matter to them with community leaders who create and approve policies.
The event is Oct. 15 at the 2024 Kitsap Youth Forum at the Norm Dicks Government Center; 345 6th St. in Bremerton from 4:30-7 p.m.
Youth offerings of new perspectives will contribute to the creation of laws, rules and regulations for the future. The event is free and open to everyone.
Youth will have the opportunity to ask local elected officials questions as well as answer their questions.
For details email KPHD at youthforum@kitsappublichealth.org.
Free shred
Kitsap Bank Bainbridge Island branch is hosting a Shred Event Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Donations support Helpline House. Maximum of 75 pounds of shred per vehicle.
Mom and Me
The Mom and Me Masquerade Dance Party will take place from 6-10 p.m. Oct. 25 at NewLife Training Center in Silverdale.
Father/Daughter dances are popular in the area, but this inaugural event is for moms who can bring their kids dressed in costume.
“I wanted to create a unique opportunity for mothers and children to celebrate their special relationship in a fun and engaging way,” said Caroline Asuelo, one of the event organizers.
There will be a costume conetest, face painting, food and a photobooth. For tickets go to newlifetv.churchcenter.com
NAACP meetings
General Membership meetings of the NAACP unit in Bremerton will take place on the following dates:
Oct. 28 – (In-person, Olympic College Room 125 or virtual via Facebook link) Report of the nominating committee, receipt of nominations by petition, and election of the supervisory committee. All members who live and/or work within the unit’s jurisdiction may be nominated. In order to sign a nominating petition, or be elected to the ESC, a member must be current as of 30 days prior to the October meeting.
Nov. 18 – Election of officers and at-large members of the executive. The committee will be administered using an electronic voting platform from NAACP National. Voting will be 2-6 p.m.
Support line
If you or someone you know needs help finding parenting or pregnancy resources in Kitsap County, Kitsap Public Health District has a new service for you.
Parents call call 360-728-BABY (2229) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Calls are free and confidential. Referrals will be made for: pregnancy care, lactation, mental health support, early learning, parenting, home visiting programs, support groups and developmental concerns.
BI police log
9-16: Burglary, 4400 block Point White Drive NE
9-16: Drug offense, 400 block Eakin Drive NW
9-16: Domestic violence, 200 block High School Road NW
9-16: Vehicle prowl, 9300 block Sportsman Club Road NE
9-17: Burglary, 300 block Wills Lane NW
9-19: Theft, 400 block Shannon Drive SE
9-20: Fraud, 600 block High School Road
9-20: Fraud, 200 block Madison Avenue S.
9-20: Missing person, 8800 block Madison Avenue N
9-21: Theft, 100 block Harbor Square Loop NE
9-22: Death, 1200 block Weaver Road
9-22: Theft, 300 block Shannon Drive SE
