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Here are Inside Bainbridge recommendations for the weekend of November 16-18, 2012:

1. Family Movie Matinee: Chimpanzee
When: Friday, 3:30-5 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Public Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N .
Why: This true story about chimp warfare is free.

2. Building a Sustainable Economy Lecture Series
When: Friday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Public Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N .
Why: Friday’s presenter is Bob Willard who makes the business case  for sustainability. Willard is the author of four books on business sustainability and had a 34-year creer at IBM in Canada. This free program is followed by a short reception.

Pre-reregister at www.bainbridgechamber.com.

3. Carbon Nation: Film Showing
When: Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Public Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N .
Why: This movie has been called the best film on climate change. Get depressed for free, get sparked by a wee bit of hope when the film talks about solutions, and then enjoy refreshments.

4. Tellabration! Storytelling Workshop
When: Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 100 Ravine Lane NE
Why: Storytelling Workshop participants show off on the Museum stage.

5. Paper Products Renovation Open House
When: Saturday, 12-5 p.m.
Where: Paper Products, 256 Winslow Way E.
Why: Come see the new look and enjoy food, prizes, and giveaways.

6. Vaccine Information Panel Hosted by Open Mic Science
When: Saturday, 4 p.m.
Where: Bainbridge High School Commons
Why: We know from the community survey that many people feel confused and/or ambivalent about vaccinations. Here’s your chance to throw your questions at a panel of experts. Read more here and here

If you have any questions before the event, contact openmicscience@gmail.com.

7. Bainbridge Ometepe Sister Island Association Annual Meeting/Potluck
When: Saturday, 6 p.m.
Where: Eagle Harbor Congregational Church Hall
Why: Find out what the Association has been doing all year and hang out with friendly people.

Contact Emily Mansfield 842-4137 for information or visit BOSIA.org.

8. The Ian McFeron Band at Treehouse
When: Saturday, 8 p.m.
Where: Treehouse Cafe
Why: Check it out:

9. Kobo eReader Roll-Out
When: Sunday, 3 p.m.
Where: Eagle Harbor Book Co.
Why: Good news: You can use an eReader and not feel guilty about it. EHB has started selling eReaders and they even want to show you how to use them.

10. For Our Children Benefit Concert
When: Sunday, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 8595 Day Road
Why: Support Helpline House in yet another way, this time by listening to jazz. Jazz pianist Anne Pell, guitarist Brian Chambers, bassist Ted Enderle, and drummer Rick Blumenthal will perform with their special guests the Fabulous Fenderskirts. Money raised will support Helpline’s Children Enrichment Fund, which provides resources for arts and music education in our community.

Suggested donation: $15.00. Tickets available at the door. For more information call 206.842.4199 or email apell@bainbridge.net.

11. Eagle Harbor Jazz Ensemble at Treehouse
When: Sunday, 7 p.m.
Where: Treehouse Cafe
Why: Support your local musicians! Drink beer! Eat pizza!