Weekly Email Newsletter Bainbridge Island

Weekly Email NewsletterDateline: March 25, 2008 From the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce www.bainbridgechamber.com
NEWS OF THE WEEK

March After Hours - Thursday!!!Date: Thursday, Mar. 27thTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Host: Rotary Club and Wing Point Country Club, at Wing Pt Golf & CC. Network with business friends and associates, munch on some sumptuous goodies, and learn more about the Bainbridge Rotary Club and Wing Point Golf & Country Club.
Info: 842-3700.

Business Person or Couple of Year - It's time to nominate your choice for the 2008 Business Person and Business Couple of the Year. Nominees need not be a Chamber members. Nominations forms are available on the Chamber web site, www.bainbridgechamber.com or at the Chamber office. Deadline for nominations is Friday April 11. The winner or winners will be honored at banquet on May 21 and will be the honorary Grand Marshal('s) in the Grand Old Fourth of July Parade.

April Newletter Inserts - There's still time to put an insert/flier into the April Chamber Newsletter. Deadline, 5 p.m. Thursday March 27 . We will need a check for $75 and 1,000 8.5 X 11 inserts. To reserve a space, contact Betsy Leger, (206) 842-3700.

BRING YOUR BAG DAY - We want to help our fellow islanders get into the habit of using resusable bags when they shop. And not just in grocery stores, but for all shopping. We are planning a community-wide initiative to do just that, with a planned launch to coincide with island Earth Day Events on April 19. Attached is a Bag and Order Form that merchants and other interested parties can fill out and order bags for use for the Earth Day event and beyond.

Winslow Streetscape Survey - As you may know, the Winslow Way Streetscape project is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2009.
We want to hear your thoughts about this project. Please take a few moments to answer this quick ten-question survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Uszjssn_2f1K7lHs3YXHLBUQ_3d_3d

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENT

April Luncheon
Date: Wednesday, April 16thTime: 11:30 a.m. (registration begins)Program: David Moseley, new Chief Executive of the Washington State Ferry System
Place: Wing Point Golf & Country Club. Cost: $15
Registration: 842-3700.

COMMUNITY /MEMBER EVENTS
JOB OPPORTUNITY - The BAINBRIDGE ISLAND LODGING ASSO. is seeking a Marketing/Management Consultant. Applicant must demonstrate knowledge & expertise in website management and marketing activities. Limited term contract. Experience / non-profit helpful. Send resumes and/or inquiries for full prospectus or request for more information to:
Bainbridge Island Lodging Asso., P. O. Box 10895, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.

Healthy Community Checkup Survey - The island's Health, Housing and Human Services Council is conducting a Healthy Community Checkup project - an update of its community needs assessment process around service gaps and community demographics. A new component is the development of Healthy Community Indicators that can be measured and tracked over time. Chamber members can access the survey from HHHS's website: www.bihhhs.org, or, from this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=oxj0E_2b3NLEvIv3p7iUBbyw_3d_3d .
THEATER/GALLERIES
Bainbridge Arts & Crafts - 151 Winslow Way E. For more information on curent programs, contact Victoria Josslin, Director of Education and Information, 206.842.3132 or Victoria@bacart.org The BAC Gallery is open Monday – Saturday, 10-6; Sunday, 11-5.
A is For Artists’ Gallery - 123 Bjune “91 steps south of Winslow Way at Madison & Bjune” 206.842.2434 10am-6pm Mon–Sat 11am-5pm Sun 206.842.2434 www.aisforartistsgallery.com “Exploring the Emotions of Color” Artists’ reception First Friday, March 7 5-9pm
The Island Gallery - The Island Gallery continues its popular Spring Concert Series with a second evening of chamber music on Friday, March 28th at 7:30 p.m. The program will include: Mozart: Oboe Quartet Pergolesi: Trio Sonata Prokofiev: Quintet Op. 39 Hindemuth: Eight Canons . Featured Performers: Laura De Luca, clarinet; Ben Hausmann, oboe; Stephen Bryant, violin, Sue Jane Bryant, viola; Joe Kaufmann, bass. Location: The Island Gallery, 100-106 Madison Avenue N., All three concerts in this series will be performed prior to the gallery concert in the following Bainbridge Island art classrooms: Odyssey, Bainbridge High School, and the Island School. The students will draw, paint or color at will. Five works will be chosen for display at the next gallery concert. Come experience the connection between music & art!
The Gallery at Grace Grace Episcopal Church 8595 NE Day Road 206-842-9997 Contact: Ann Strickland annie@gracehere.org Hours Monday-Friday 9-3 Sunday 8-noon And by appointment.

April 5: The EDGE Improv
“Yoga for your funny bone! Calisthenics for your brain! Cross training for the psyche! Stream of consciousness hilarity for the whole family!” Nothing The EDGE does is scripted – the troupe members are literally making it up as they go along. For more than thirteen years, their zany humor has inspired laughter, cheering and rave reviews.
2007 - 2008 Season Media Sponsor: Bainbridge Island Review The EDGE Presenting Sponsor: The Harbour Public House
Performance: Saturday @ 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for adults, and $10 for seniors, military, and youth @ 206.842.8569; Info: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org

First Sundays the Commons - presents Duo Patterson, the violin and viola, husband and wife duo of Ron and Roxanna Patterson on Sunday, April 6 at 4:00pm. They have given many world premiers as well as having duos for violin and double concertos with orchestra written for them. Ron Patterson is currently a professor of violin at the University of Washington. On their Bainbridge concert Duo Patterson will be performing a varied program including works by Handel, Mozart and Martinu. The concert takes place at the Bainbridge Commons which is located next to the Senior Center on 402 Brien Drive by Waterfront Parks. Admission is at the door (no advanced ticket sales) $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. For more information go to: www.firstsundaysconcerts.org

April 8: Bainbridge Poetry Slam
BPA is transformed into a nightclub, with refreshments and a no-host bar, for the second annual Bainbridge Poetry Slam, where poets perform their work in a competition before judges chosen from the audience. Gutsy poets should be prepared with three original poems that can be read in less than three minutes each. Poets are judged on both the content of the poem and their performance. No props, costumes, or musical instruments allowed. Cash prizes, plus a free drink for all competitors!
Event: Tuesday @ 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Suggested $5 donation.; Info: www.BainbridgePerformingArts.org


GOVERNMENT

March 26 City Council Meeting - The City Council will hold a workshop prior to the beginning of the regular Council meeting to discuss Winslow Way Value Engineering, 5:30 pm. The regular meeting will begin at 7:00 with Additions and Deletions and the Council Committee reports. Mayor's Report will include the City Administrator Contract and Open Space Commission appointments, 7:35 pm, followed by the City Administrator's Report. Public Comment will be held at 7:55. Items over $100,000 will include Point Monroe Drive and Lafayette Ave. Sewer and Undergrounding LID design awared, and Non-Motorized Transportation Improvements for North Madison. Resolutions, beginning at 8:40 pm, will include 08-10, Recognizing April 19, Earth Day, as "Bring your own bag" day; Resolution 08-13, Earth Hour, March 29; 08-11, Disposition of Surplus Property; and 08-12, Bond Reimbursement. Additional topics will include 2008 Budget Amendments (8:50), Senior Center Feasibility Study, Project Management Process, and Return of "The Winslow" Parking Fee-In-Lieu. At Council Chambers, City Hall, 280 Madison Ave. N. Info: Roz Lassoff, City Clerk, 780-8624, rlassoff@ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us or visit www.ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us.

March 27 Building Counter Services Closed for Training - The City's Building Counter Services will be closed on March 27 to allow staff to attend training. Building inspectioins will occur as usual. For information, contact 842-2552, or email pcd@ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us.
Business License Changes – In an effort to ensure that all Island businesses have current business licenses, the City is strengthening its efforts to bring companies with lapsed licenses into compliance. City code requires all businesses that are located on or solicit business on Bainbridge Island to acquire a business license and renew it annually. The licensing process triggers a review to ensure that new and renewing businesses are in compliance with City regulations like zoning and signage rules, as well as Health Department standards. The City also collects Business and Occupation (B & O) tax from licensed businesses under state law. Initial license fees are $25 for small businesses (those receiving less than $18,000 in annual income) or $50 for regular businesses registering before business commences; the fees double for companies filing after beginning business activity. More information and application forms are available on the City’s website at www.ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us.


Have a Great Week!
Kevin Dwyer, Executive DirectorBainbridge Island, WA. Chamber of Commerce 590 Winslow Way East Bainbridge Island, WA. 98110 (206) 842-3700, voice; (206) 842-3713, fax www.bainbridgechamber.com