May 6, 2026 | General News, World Community Service
In April, Woodward students took part in a program designed to increase empathy for Ukrainian refugees in our region. Using testimonials obtained from the congregation of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Seattle, school counselor Sue Constan and Rotarian Nena Peltin...
Apr 20, 2026 | General News
Chuck Everett, a longtime Bainbridge Island resident, Rotarian leader, and co-owner of Bainbridge Brewing, is known in many circles for his steady presence and deep ties to the community. He has now added an unexpected distinction: winner of the national 2026...
Mar 31, 2025 | General News, Youth Programs
One of the most consequential decisions a young person can make as they prepare to graduate from high school is in regard to their path forward. There are many options – college, trade school, military service, gap year, employment – and guidance is limited. How do...
Mar 10, 2025 | Community Grants, General News
2024-2025 Community Grant Awards We’re excited to share updates about our recent grant cycle! We received 46 valid applications from October 1 to November 1, 2024, totaling $405,017 in funding requests. That’s more than double what was allocated for the 2024-2025...
Feb 8, 2025 | General News
On February 7, 2025, the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island dedicated the first Rotary Peace Pole to be placed in Kitsap County. The pole is located at the entrance to Waypoint Woods, adjacent to the Waypoint Park on Highway 305 and Winslow Way, on Bainbridge Island....
Oct 17, 2024 | Auction & Rummage Sale, General News
I met Isabel Mendez during the 2023 Rotary Auction. I was in charge of registering and managing the harvester program. After Isabel registered to be a harvester she took the time to thank me for letting her sign up and expressed her gratitude for being able to harvest...
Jul 20, 2024 | Auction & Rummage Sale, General News
We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Rotary Auction & Rummage Sale grossed $863,517.24! Our first Auction was held in 1960, raising $6,744, which covered a significant part of the $35,000 cost to build the Bainbridge Public Library. The second auction, in...
Jun 7, 2024 | General News
Ann Marie Kimball had a worldwide career and reputation before joining our Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island. She graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1972 and received a Medical Degree at the University of Washington (UW) in 1976...
Apr 24, 2024 | Community Grants, General News
The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island is pleased to announce 35 Community Grant Awards! The grant amounts range from $750 to $15,000, and support a wide array of nonprofit programs and services on Bainbridge as well as other areas in Kitsap County. Funding decisions...
