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Happening soon: The Edge Improv on the Bainbridge Island Patch calendar

Tuesday September 29th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Bainbridge Island! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. β˜€οΈ

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Bainbridge swimmers need to know about the Ray Williamson Pool closure
  • How Refract's regional glass festival could bring more art near Bainbridge

Also on today's calendar: PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement - A one-woman musical comedy about pelvic floor health and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A little rain, with a high of 63 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 65, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 52 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Ray Williamson Pool renovations ongoing, closed for rest of 2026 (bainbridgereview.com) β€” Bainbridge Island swimmers should plan around the Ray Williamson Pool remaining closed for the rest of 2026 as major renovations continue without a firm completion date. The Park District is upgrading mechanical, structural, plumbing, and electrical systems to extend the pool's life by at least 20 years, while inviting community members to sign a "swimming community" wall and view construction progress on-site.
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β€’ Refract: Seattle's Celebration of Glass And It's Artists (luxebeatmag.com) β€” Bainbridge Island is one of several regional communities included in Refract, Seattle's annual glass-art festival that spreads events across the broader Puget Sound area. Local art lovers can explore free and ticketed exhibitions, studio tours, and hands-on classes, with multiple October dates offering chances to see glassblowing up close and meet artists shaping the Northwest's glass-art scene.
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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Bainbridge Island

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    Saturday October 3
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    Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island
    7:30 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I've never seen so many unhappy and angry people.
    That's why I'm Wondering how many of these posts are real. Here's my news: We had a friends and family memorial for a lovely 89-year-old who had the… (Nextdoor Bainbridge Island)
  • I know it may be too early for me to start thinking about retirement, but I've always wanted to retire early and really enjoy life.
    Recently, I was talking with a few friends about it, and I realized that everyone's experience is different. What do you think people should prepare… (Nextdoor Bainbridge Island)
  • Port Madison Enterprises posted a job opening for F&B Banquet Server in Suquamish. Apply here.
  • Farrelli's Pizza posted a job opening for Bartender in Silverdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bainbridge Island here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

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  • Kitsap Regional Library director faces calls for removal (kitsapsun.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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