What to do this weekend on Bainbridge Island (events, food, and more)...
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Hi there,

The New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge — see the Photo of the Week below — was fantastic again this year. If you’d like to relive (or experience) it, there’s a quick video on Instagram and YouTube.

While there, please give us a follow to stay up to date on island happenings.

Coming up this weekend is one of Bainbridge Island’s most beloved traditions: the annual Mochi Tsuki celebration. For more than 30 years, this community event has brought friends and families together to welcome good fortune in the New Year.

A few years back, I got the chance to swing the “kine” — the wooden mallet used to pound the mochi. It was a blast, and a great reminder of how much fun this event is for all ages.

I hope the new year is off to a wonderful start for you and your family. And with any luck, the sun might even make an appearance soon. 🀞

MC

Michael Cyger

Publisher | Neighbor since '05

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

A Chilly Bainbridge Tradition

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From shouts of shock to cheers of triumph, the Lytle Beach annual Polar Bear Plunge is pure island joy, brimming with laughter and camaraderie.

Photo by: Jennifer M.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Here are this week's exciting island events:

Knitting Circle
Jan​ 8,​ 12​​-​​2 ​PM

Knitting Circle

4738​ Lynwood Center ​Rd ​NE

Friends of Library (FOL) Book Sale
Jan​ 8,​ 12​​-​​4 ​PM

Friends of Library (FOL) Book Sale

1270​ Madison ​Ave ​N

Exhibit Opening: Executive Order 9066 - Racism, Endurance, Heroism
Jan​ 8,​ 5​​-​​6​:30 ​PM

Exhibit Opening: Executive Order 9066 - Racism, Endurance, Heroism

215​ Ericksen ​Ave ​NE

GlobeTilt Trivia at the Bainbridge Brewing Brewery & Taproom
Jan​ 8,​ 7​​-​​9 ​PM

GlobeTilt Trivia at the Bainbridge Brewing Brewery & Taproom

9415​ Coppertop ​Lp

BHS Jazz Band & Film Screening: β€œUp from the Streets – New Orleans: The City of Music”
Jan​ 9,​ 6 ​PM

BHS Jazz Band & Film Screening: “Up from the Streets – New Orleans: The City of Music”

4569​ Lynwood Center ​Rd ​NE

Fort Ward Parkrun
Jan​ 10,​ 9​​-​​10​:30 ​AM

Fort Ward Parkrun

Fort Ward Hill ​Rd ​NE & Belfair ​Ave ​E

Mochi Tsuki Festival
Jan​ 10,​ 11 ​​AM​​-​3 ​PM

Mochi Tsuki Festival

9125​ Sportsman Club ​Rd ​NE

Artist Talk: Aisha Harrison
Jan​ 10,​ 3​​-​​6 ​PM

Artist Talk: Aisha Harrison

550​ Winslow ​Way ​E

Evening Sadhana with Sue Steindorf and Ann Strickland β€” In Studio and Livestream options
Jan​ 10,​ 5​​-​​7​:30 ​PM

Evening Sadhana with Sue Steindorf and Ann Strickland — In Studio and Livestream options

159​ Wyatt ​Way ​NE

Live Music at the Marketplace
Jan​ 10,​ 6​​-​​8 ​PM

Live Music at the Marketplace

4738​ Lynwood Center ​Rd ​NE

Live Music at the Winery: Champagne Sunday
Jan​ 11,​ 2​​-​​5 ​PM

Live Music at the Winery: Champagne Sunday

7671​ ​NE Day ​Rd ​W

Adult Sewing Circle
Jan​ 12,​ 9​:30​-​11​:30 ​AM

Adult Sewing Circle

7666​ ​NE High School ​Rd

Strawberry Hill Bike Park Planting Party
Jan​ 12,​ 2​​-​​4 ​PM

Strawberry Hill Bike Park Planting Party

7666​ ​NE High School ​Rd

Globetilt Trivia at the Bainbridge Brewing Alehouse
Jan​ 12,​ 6​:30​-​8​:30 ​PM

Globetilt Trivia at the Bainbridge Brewing Alehouse

500​ Winslow ​Way ​E

Community Art at Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center
Jan​ 13,​ 1​​-​​3 ​PM

Community Art at Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center

550​ Winslow ​Way ​E

Oil Painting - Palette Knife Techniques
Jan​ 13,​ 1​​-​​4 ​PM

Oil Painting - Palette Knife Techniques

1628​ Devenney ​Ave ​NE

Trivia Night
Jan​ 13,​ 6​​-​​8 ​PM

Trivia Night

7671​ ​NE Day ​Rd ​W

Winter Strolls for Well-Being
Jan​ 14,​ 10​:30​-​11​:30 ​AM

Winter Strolls for Well-Being

7571​ ​NE Dolphin ​Dr

Bainbridge Wednesday Weekly Pinball Tournament - Presented by Bainbridge Pinball
Jan​ 14,​ 6​:15​-​9​:15 ​PM

Bainbridge Wednesday Weekly Pinball Tournament - Presented by Bainbridge Pinball

Bainbridge Island Brewing

Trivia Time Live at Treehouse!
Jan​ 14,​ 6​:30​​-​​9 ​PM

Trivia Time Live at Treehouse!

4569​ Lynwood Center ​Rd ​NE

Visit U Speak Easy Toastmasters for More Confidence in 2026!
Jan​ 14,​ 7​​-​​8​:15 ​PM

Visit U Speak Easy Toastmasters for More Confidence in 2026!

8890​ Three Tree ​Ln

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