General News & Information

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Life on Bainbridge | October 2024

Welcome to October on Bainbridge Island! This month is packed with events that will make...
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“Loving Island Life” Seafair in Seattle!

It’s looking like another gloriously sunny weekend, and we at “Loving Island Life” think a...
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What’s It Like To Live On Bainbridge Island?

A question I am often asked is “What’s It Like To Live On Bainbridge Island?”. ...
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“Loving Island Life” Commuting on the Bainbridge Island Ferry

This weeks “Loving Island Life” Blog focuses on one of the more popular questions I...
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Summer on Bainbridge Isladn

Welcome to the vibrant summer season on Bainbridge Island, where the community spirit shines brightly...
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Life on Bainbridge | May 2024

May is in full swing on Bainbridge Island, and with it comes a plethora of...
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“Loving Island Life” Halloween Bainbridge Island

It’s hard to believe, but we’re already half way through October, and that means it’s...
Flyer for Bainbridge Gardens' 22nd Annual Pumpkin Walk on October 16th and 17th, 2015, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, featuring a pumpkin illustration.

“Loving Island Life” Bainbridge Island Pumpkin Walk

After a long, hot summer, we at “Loving Island Life” are enjoying the crisp cool...
Sign for B.I. Barkery, established in 2012, displaying a silhouette of a dog and text saying "Dog Mercantile & Baked Treats.

“Loving Island Life” Vote for the BI Barkery!

It’s time to vote for your favorite places in the “Best of Western Washington”.  Our...
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“Loving Island Life” Best of Bainbridge Realtor 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018!-Sonja Jones

This week the “Loving Island Life” blog is again being hijacked by Sonja’s assistant, Karen.  I...