thru February 20

Event: Art Opening Reception
Host: West Sound Academy
Location: Frodel Art Gallery, West Sound Academy Campus, 16571 Creative Drive
Poulsbo, WA 98370.
Time: 6:00 PM
Details: Figurative and floral oil paintings by British artists, Barbara Wilson and Sophie Frieda.
For More Information: 360-598-5954, Email.

February 2

Event: Poulsbohemian Poetry Series - Richard West, Beverly West, Mark West, and Peter West followed by open mic.
Location: Poulsbohemian, 19003 Front St., Poulsbo. 360.779.9199.
Time: 7pm.
Details: Free.
For More Information: Nancy Rekow, 206.842.4855. Website.

February 2

Event: The EDGE Improv
Time: 7:30pm.
Location: Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N.
Details: $15/$10.
For More Information: 206-842-8569. Website.

February 5-March 25

Event: Strengthening Families Program
Host: Bainbridge Youth Services
Location: Commodore Options Building (corner of High School Rd. & Madison Avenue)
Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Details: For Parents/Caregivers and Youth ages 10-14.
PARENTS LEARN: What to expect from their adolescent children, over a dozen tools for effectively parenting teens, and how to set limits and show love during pre-teen & teen years.
YOUTH LEARN: How to resist peer pressure, how to handle angry feelings and manage stress, how to choose positive friends, and appreciate their parents.
This is an 8-week program, with 1 session per week. Free dinner will be provided. $100 per family.
For More Information: 206-842-9675 or Email.

February 6

Event: The Big Read Presentation -“Capturing the imagination with science fiction and fantasy.” Martha Bayley, Kitsap Regional Library Collection Manager.
Time: 4pm.
Location: Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N.
Details: Free. Part of The Big Read: Fahrenheit 451.
For More Information: 206.842.4162. Website.

February 10

Event: Chinese new year Celebration 2008
Host: Bainbridge Island Chinese Connection
Location: Downtown Winslow
Time: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Details: We will be presenting the 3rd annual event in 2008, offer a traditional, educational, and entertaining Chinese New Year celebration for Bainbridge Island residents and visitors each year.
To raise awareness and increase interest in Chinese culture and traditions.
To bring together and strengthen a community of individuals who have links to China due to a variety of conections through family, business, education, adoption, travel and friendship.
Event includes children's activities, Lion Dance, parade, Food and culture booths, special event program preceeding the Date. for more information, please visit Website.

February 9

Event: Tales from the field with Jeff Corwin
Host: Kids Discovery Museum
Location: Bainbridge High School
Time: 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Details: He's traveled around the world in search of adventure and now he s coming to Bainbridge Island to share some of those experiences! Join Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin and some of his favorite animal friends on Saturday, February 9th for his presentation Tales from the Field. Jeff Corwin will perform two shows at 12 and 6:30pm and also be available to sign his book at 2pm.
For More Information: and tickets go online at Website, or by calling 206.855.4650, or by visiting the Kids Discovery Museum on Bainbridge Island.

February 8

Event: First Friday Gallery Walk
Time: 6-8pm.
Location: Downtown Winslow galleries: A is for Artists (5-9pm), Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, Gallery Fraga, Island Gallery (3rd Annual Bread Pudding Bake-Off), Roby King Galleries.

February 8-24

Event: Theatre: Anton in Show Business - Madcap satire by Jane Martin.
Time: Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm. Sun. 3pm.
Location: Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave. N.
Details: Pay-What-You-Can Preview 2/7. $20/15.
For More Information: 206.842.8569. Website.

February 8-24

Event:  An Evening with Reilly & Maloney
Location:  Island Music Guild Concert Hall, 10598 Valley Road on Bainbridge Island, 206-780-6911, www.islandmusic.org.
Time: 7:30pm
Details:  Perhaps the most endearing duo to grace the West Coast folk music scene, a reunited Ginny Reilly & David Maloney bring their timeless sound to the intimate Island Music Guild Concert Hall. $16, advance tickets through Brown Paper Tickets  or 1-800-838-3006.
For More Information: ARTIST WEBSITE  or MEDIA CONTACT:  Wes Weddell, 206.794.4170, Email.

February 23

Event: Kingston (North Kitsap) Health Fair
Host: Various local Health care providers
Location: Kingston Community Center, 11212 State Hwy. 104, Kingston, WA.
Time: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Details: Local healthcare providers from a variety of disciplines will be on hand to share valuable knowledge and educate the general population on your healthcare options.
This event is for everyone from your favorite four legged friend to people of all ages and health issues, and there is no cost to attend.
Some of the fields represented are massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, veterinary medicine, dentistry, registered nurses and many more. There will be basic vital check booths, goodies and give-aways, lectures, and drawings.
This event is a follow-up to the Hansville Health fair held in September of 2007, and the goal is to continue to hold informational fairs for the community.
For More Information: You can call Sal Evjen (event co-organizer) at (360) 297-1842 or Email.

February 25

Event: OPEN HOUSE - Boys and Girls Club Week
Location: (main clubhouse) Boys and Girls Club, Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center -8521 Madison Avenue NE, Bainbridge Island, WA  98110. Phone:  206-855-8486
Time: 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Details: Join us at the Club, see what we're doing with local youth and check out our spring & summer program opportunities. Light snacks provided.
For More Information: Visit Website.

February 27

Event: Burn Calories for Kids (Boys & Girls Club Week)
Host: Bainbridge Athletic Club
Location: All Day at Meadowmeer, 11700 NE Meadowmeer Circle.
and/or Express (Athletic Club) 403 N. Madison Avenue Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.
Time: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Details: Wednesday, Feb. 27th - ALL DAY Bainbridge Athletic Club - Meadowmeer & Express. Burn calories to support local youth & teens. Tennis clinics, fitness classes, yoga, cycling, pilates, & total body conditioning classes offered. Silent Auction with a chance to win US Open tickets plus MUCH more!
For More Information: Visit Website.