We would like to relocate to be closer to my brother and his family, so our kids can grow up with their cousins. I also love the weather there (I know I’m weird) and the nature and small town feel. We have family that lives in Seattle but we do not want to live in a city. My husband’s job also has an office in Seattle so he would be able to keep his job if we move. I love Bainbridge for various reasons and my heart has been set on it for over a decade now, but we’ve never made the move. We are a conservative Christian family with 4 young kids, one of whom has special needs. We also homeschool. I’ve visited Bainbridge/Seattle many times and I do know that we will stand out like a sore thumb. I’m worried about moving somewhere that is considered very left leaning (compared to where we live now.) I also haven’t seen a lot of large families there when I’ve visited. Very much doubt there are many homeschool families too. Will they accept us? Will we be able to find community with others of similar mindsets? My husband jokes that the decision to move is a battle of heart versus brain. Would love honest and kind opinions please of those who live there. Thank you!

My in laws are visiting us later this week in Seattle and we will probably take a day to ferry over and see Bainbridge. My mother in law’s favorite animal is a llama or alpaca but she has never seen one in person. I feel like there has to be somewhere on the island to see them with so many farms and such (even if just through a fence from a distance). Does anyone know where we might have luck? Thanks so much.

I see other ports around Bainbridge have water taxis and/or fast ferries.

From googling it looks like there was a water taxi to Alki Beach at one point, but not sure.

Is the WSDOT ferry the only water transport to Seattle?

New commuter here, apart from watching the space count on the app, anyone have suggestions for when to catch early morning boats so that you can give yourself the best odds to get a spot without having to arrive mega early? Mostly looking at the 7:05 and 7:55 weekday times, thanks.

Does anyone have good leads on potential summer camp or summer activities for 3 and 6 year olds? Having trouble finding options online. Ideally would be great to have something for the mornings. I know about the kids museum but wondering if there’s others. Thanks in advance!

We are moving up to the northwest corner of Bainbridge next month. Interested to hear from you all what the best internet provider would be for a couple that will be working from home 80% of the time.

We currently are on Starlink (we live in an even more rural area than Bainbridge), but would love something faster. It looks like Comcast may be the only option as it seems Verizon and T Mobile home internet isn't yet available, but would rather not do cable/Comcast if possible.

Thanks in advance!

A remarkable number of trees are covered with this orange netting along Madison, between high school road and Winslow.

Excuse my ignorance, but what/who are we protecting these trees from?

The signs don’t appear to be city of Bainbridge or a construction group (right?, signs would note the owner of said sign, correct??) and it’s odd which trees are, or are not, wrapped in the sheets of plastic orange.

What is this all about? Tree hugging? Street widening?

Is subway really the only quick sandwich shop on the island?

https://www.bainbridgereview.com/news/bis-historic-commission-resigns-all-at-once/

U/RiskyLady posted the news in the signs thread but here’s the news story about people trying block housing and keep and deathtrap.

I think the random issue campaign signs and commercial signs around Winslow are pretty ugly. Seems like the city doesn't mind and that the business owners/issue people take full liberty.

Would it be illegal to just pick up and throw the signs away? They're not on the property of the people and businesses who put them up.

Edit: It seems my opinion is unpopular and it was expressed in an obnoxious way. While I still don't like the look of these signs, I've accepted that I'm in the minority and most people like them. Thanks!

Hi! I just moved back to the island, and I was part of a great chess club while I was away at college. I was wondering, does Bainbridge have a chess club or someplace to play chess with others over the board? I'm also looking to work as a chess teacher, but it seems difficult to find anything going on locally with chess...

Sunday night 4:00-7:00 at the Bainbridge Brewing Coppertop location!

Commander/EDH of varying levels and all ages welcome. Feel free to message me for an invite to the discord as well!

Does anyone have good experiences with a local accountant for doing their taxes? All I'm looking for is the tax service, not necessarily a full "run your financial life" accountant sort of thing.

I'm beyond it this year, but going forward I'm looking for someone who I can send my documents to, throughout the year, and have them do the taxes at the end. I don't need to visit them in person, so I guess local isn't required, just seems a benefit.

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Manitou Beach open space. By the time I headed back on my loop walk, it was gone.

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The animal I saw today was a skinny, shabby-looking creature walking out from the bushes near McDonald's.

It made me wonder if it was a coyote or perhaps a stray dog.

It was my first time seeing something like that since I've just moved here, so it caught me by surprise.

The recent post in this group about the unrelated movie of the same name jogged me.

Does (or did you and are interested in restarting) play the Augmented Reality game Ingress? I played a bit when I moved here three years ago, but it was just basically me battling the rare tourist (COVID).

With the addition of the red portals and tourism spiking again, I'd love some comrades or local foes.

BTW, I play for The Enlightened ;)

NOTICE - CANCELED THIS WEEKEND

We're taking a rain check this weekend, family health issues but nothing serious!

Looking to spice up your Sunday night? Try out some friendly Magic the Gathering Commander!

New, experienced, young, old, we accept everyone! Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours to try!

Where: Bainbridge Brewing, Coppertops location

When: Sunday 3/3 at 5:00-Closing

We have a local discord group as well, feel free to message me for an invite!

Hello everyone! I’m a Bainbridge Island Filmmaker. My independent film INGRESS is showing this weekend and all of next week at Bainbridge Cinemas. I’ll be in attendance on Friday March 1 after the 7pm showings to do a talk back. Hope to see some of you there!

Tickets: https://www.farawayentertainment.com/movie/ingress

Logline: A woman who can move between parallel realities loses her husband tragically and must overcome past trauma to travel the multiverse once again and find her way into a reality where he is still alive.

Written & Directed by Rachel Noll James

Starring Rachel Noll James (Inheritance, Don’t Pass Me By, Malibu Road), Tim DeKay (Oppenheimer, White Collar), and Johnny Ferro (Hand of God)

“Indie filmmaking at its most poignant and profound.” - Chris Jones, OHMR

“The entire production feels like a dream you cannot wait to tell everyone about." - Filmthreat

“INGRESS keeps the focus on the story that despite its many layers of realiity remains comprehensible and also engaging throughout, making this a rather wonderful watch.” - Mike Haberfeiner, Search My Trash

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjyMgQwoYak

Round 4 of casual magic the gathering Commander. So far the turnouts have been great and the group keeps growing!

Feel free to message me for an invite to the discord group, otherwise drop by Bainbridge Brewing at the copper tops at 5:00 tonight!

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I’ve taking the ferry to Seattle as a walk-on several times since moving to the area. Tomorrow will be my first time driving on the ferry. Anyone have tips for both sides of the trip? Like best routes or customs that I should be aware of?

Round 3 of casual magic the gathering Commander. Our group is growing and we welcome new players!

Feel free to message me for an invite to the discord group, otherwise drop by Bainbridge Brewing at the copper tops at 5:00 tonight!