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Poetry Vibes 2022: Voices of Our Youth


April is National Poetry Month and AHB is celebrating with its second annual Poetry Vibes: Voices of Our Youth.

MORE INFORMATION HERE!

*Content must be age-appropriate & not explicit

Pongo Poetry Project’s mission is to engage youth in writing poetry to inspire healing and growth. Pongo writes heartfelt poetry with youth who have experienced trauma at three sites in the Puget Sound region; the Children & Family Justice Center (CFJC), King County’s juvenile detention facility; the Echo Glen Children’s Center, a juvenile rehabilitation facility in Snoqualmie; and the Child Study Treatment Center (CSTC), the only state-run psychiatric hospital for youth in Washington State.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS & ONLINE RESOURCES


Family Carnival at The Island School

10-07-2023

Presented by The Island School at The Island School, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 07 @ 12:00 pm

Games for all ages, music, delicious food from BI BBQ and a used book booth. And this year, all games are free! Come be part of a family-friendly tradition. Everyone welcome.

Games for all ages, music, delicious food from BI BBQ and a used book booth. And this year, all games are free! Come be part of a family-friendly tradition. Everyone welcome.

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Tags:   Kids & Family

Annual Squash Hunt at Bloedel Reserve and Spooky Plants Walk

11-05-2023

Presented by Bloedel Reserve at Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Oct 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 12 @ 10:00 am + 21 more dates and times

Fri, Oct 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 15 @ 10:00 am Tue, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am Tue, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 25 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 26 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am Tue, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 01 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 02 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 03 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 04 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 05 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

Explore the grounds with your map in search of these home-grown decorative delicacies! Pause at the Residence to snap a photo of yourselves with our largest pumpkin and guess its weight.

As you search for squash along your walk, venture into the...

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Explore the grounds with your map in search of these home-grown decorative delicacies! Pause at the Residence to snap a photo of yourselves with our largest pumpkin and guess its weight.

As you search for squash along your walk, venture into the mysterious world of carnivorous plants: discover the prickly secrets of armored flora, hold your nose as you encounter the eeriest, stinkiest plants around, and uncover the enchanting wonders of plants pollinated by nocturnal beetles and moths. It’s a hauntingly fun experience that will leave you entranced by the wonders of the plant kingdom.

Win prizes at the Shop at the Gatehouse when you complete the all-ages scavenger hunt.

Timed tickets are required and the event is included with cost of admission to the Reserve. Learn more about the history of our annual squash hunt here.

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Tags:   Kids & Family

Sing Along & Sounds

10-14-2023

Presented by Bainbridge Community Piano Association: First Sundays Concerts at Waterfront Park Community Center, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 14 @ 12:30 pm

Musical hosts Mike Derzon and Johnny Bregar invite children aged 0-6 years old and their families to explore music, sounds and movement. The 35 minute concert will feature performances by professional musicians and sing-alongs for the family with...

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Musical hosts Mike Derzon and Johnny Bregar invite children aged 0-6 years old and their families to explore music, sounds and movement. The 35 minute concert will feature performances by professional musicians and sing-alongs for the family with an interactive element.

Doors open 30 minutes before the concert for an opportunity to meet the musicians and play instruments.

The concert series is proudly presented by the Bainbridge Community Piano Association & First Sundays Concerts, a monthly musical performance series featuring world-class classical and jazz musicians. Bainbridge Community Piano Association is supported in part by True Sound Piano Services, Bainbridge Community Foundation, Columbia Bank & Amy McFarland, Compass Real Estate.

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Tags:  Kids & Family

Guided Garden Walks with KiDiMu

10-25-2023

Presented by Bloedel Reserve at Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Oct 25 @ 3:00 pm

Walks will continue throughout the year on these dates: November 29

Walks will continue throughout the year on these dates: November 29

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Tags:  Kids & Family

Sing Along & Sounds

12-02-2023

Presented by Bainbridge Community Piano Association: First Sundays Concerts at Waterfront Park Community Center, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Dec 02 @ 12:30 pm

Musical hosts Mike Derzon and Johnny Bregar invite children aged 0-6 years old and their families to explore music, sounds and movement. The 35 minute concert will feature performances by professional musicians and sing-alongs for the family with...

[more+]

Musical hosts Mike Derzon and Johnny Bregar invite children aged 0-6 years old and their families to explore music, sounds and movement. The 35 minute concert will feature performances by professional musicians and sing-alongs for the family with an interactive element.

Doors open 30 minutes before the concert for an opportunity to meet the musicians and play instruments.

The concert series is proudly presented by the Bainbridge Community Piano Association & First Sundays Concerts, a monthly musical performance series featuring world-class classical and jazz musicians. Bainbridge Community Piano Association is supported in part by True Sound Piano Services, Bainbridge Community Foundation, Columbia Bank & Amy McFarland, Compass Real Estate.

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Tags:   Kids & Family

Family Carnival at The Island School

10-07-2023

Presented by The Island School at The Island School, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 07 @ 12:00 pm

Games for all ages, music, delicious food from BI BBQ and a used book booth. And this year, all games are free! Come be part of a family-friendly tradition. Everyone welcome.

Games for all ages, music, delicious food from BI BBQ and a used book booth. And this year, all games are free! Come be part of a family-friendly tradition. Everyone welcome.

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Tags:   Kids & Family

Annual Squash Hunt at Bloedel Reserve and Spooky Plants Walk

11-05-2023

Presented by Bloedel Reserve at Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Oct 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 12 @ 10:00 am + 21 more dates and times

Fri, Oct 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 15 @ 10:00 am Tue, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am Tue, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 25 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 26 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am Tue, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 01 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 02 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 03 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 04 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 05 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

Explore the grounds with your map in search of these home-grown decorative delicacies! Pause at the Residence to snap a photo of yourselves with our largest pumpkin and guess its weight.

As you search for squash along your walk, venture into the...

[more+]

Explore the grounds with your map in search of these home-grown decorative delicacies! Pause at the Residence to snap a photo of yourselves with our largest pumpkin and guess its weight.

As you search for squash along your walk, venture into the mysterious world of carnivorous plants: discover the prickly secrets of armored flora, hold your nose as you encounter the eeriest, stinkiest plants around, and uncover the enchanting wonders of plants pollinated by nocturnal beetles and moths. It’s a hauntingly fun experience that will leave you entranced by the wonders of the plant kingdom.

Win prizes at the Shop at the Gatehouse when you complete the all-ages scavenger hunt.

Timed tickets are required and the event is included with cost of admission to the Reserve. Learn more about the history of our annual squash hunt here.

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Tags:   Kids & Family

Sing Along & Sounds

10-14-2023

Presented by Bainbridge Community Piano Association: First Sundays Concerts at Waterfront Park Community Center, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 14 @ 12:30 pm

Musical hosts Mike Derzon and Johnny Bregar invite children aged 0-6 years old and their families to explore music, sounds and movement. The 35 minute concert will feature performances by professional musicians and sing-alongs for the family with...

[more+]

Musical hosts Mike Derzon and Johnny Bregar invite children aged 0-6 years old and their families to explore music, sounds and movement. The 35 minute concert will feature performances by professional musicians and sing-alongs for the family with an interactive element.

Doors open 30 minutes before the concert for an opportunity to meet the musicians and play instruments.

The concert series is proudly presented by the Bainbridge Community Piano Association & First Sundays Concerts, a monthly musical performance series featuring world-class classical and jazz musicians. Bainbridge Community Piano Association is supported in part by True Sound Piano Services, Bainbridge Community Foundation, Columbia Bank & Amy McFarland, Compass Real Estate.

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Tags:  Kids & Family

Guided Garden Walks with KiDiMu

10-25-2023

Presented by Bloedel Reserve at Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Oct 25 @ 3:00 pm

Walks will continue throughout the year on these dates: November 29

Walks will continue throughout the year on these dates: November 29

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Tags:  Kids & Family

Sing Along & Sounds

12-02-2023

Presented by Bainbridge Community Piano Association: First Sundays Concerts at Waterfront Park Community Center, Bainbridge Island
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Dec 02 @ 12:30 pm

Musical hosts Mike Derzon and Johnny Bregar invite children aged 0-6 years old and their families to explore music, sounds and movement. The 35 minute concert will feature performances by professional musicians and sing-alongs for the family with...

[more+]

Musical hosts Mike Derzon and Johnny Bregar invite children aged 0-6 years old and their families to explore music, sounds and movement. The 35 minute concert will feature performances by professional musicians and sing-alongs for the family with an interactive element.

Doors open 30 minutes before the concert for an opportunity to meet the musicians and play instruments.

The concert series is proudly presented by the Bainbridge Community Piano Association & First Sundays Concerts, a monthly musical performance series featuring world-class classical and jazz musicians. Bainbridge Community Piano Association is supported in part by True Sound Piano Services, Bainbridge Community Foundation, Columbia Bank & Amy McFarland, Compass Real Estate.

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Tags:   Kids & Family

ARTS EDUCATION FEATURED VIDEO

Vicky Edmonds from New Canoe Media on Vimeo.

“My favorite part was all of it. She was so good, I didn’t want her to go.“

- Zoey (3rd Grade), Wilkes Elementary Classroom Teacher, describing Resident Teaching Artist Vicky Edmonds

“Something new to me was learning I can move my body like a sea creature.”

- Cypress (2nd Grade), Wilkes Elementary Classroom Teacher, describing Resident Teaching Artist Karen Harp-Reed

“We connect the mosaic tiling to geometry (area, perimeter, and spatial reasoning). One of the greatest parts of this is seeing the kids who are typically more “right brained” shine and lead the class. This taps into areas of the brain that a majority of the kids are not used to using. Starting with a smaller tile and then using the larger one is a great way to scaffold the activity.”

– Erin Graham, Susan Knottnerus, Ordway 3rd grade Classroom Teachers, describing Resident Teaching Artist Tim Lowell

“…because it allows ALL students to have an opportunity to explore dance, as some of our students might not get that chance otherwise…they learned that they can express themselves and their creativity in many different ways… so important to their overall development and appreciation of their capabilities.”

– Megan Berg Blakely Elementary Kindergarten Classroom Teacher, describing Resident Teaching Artist Gary Reed

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