August BPA Theatre School Camp
The Bainbridge Performing Arts’ summer theatre camp is returning this year and open for signups!
BPAA
July Saturday Planetarium Shows
Our weekly planetarium shows continue this month, but only on July 18, at 12:30 and 2:30! So many other activities on Bainbridge that we’re supporting – including the Grand Old Fourth on 7/4 and the Rotary Auction on 7/11!
Astrophotography Special Interest Group (ASIG)
July’s ASIG meeting will be held on the third Saturday, July 18th, in the Gardiner Library of the Battle Point Observatory. Start time is 11 am.
Olympic Telescope: Hurricane Ridge Programs Begin in July
John Goar (of Olympic Astronomical Society, DarkSky Olympic Peninsula, and BPAA Member!) is the “Dark Ranger” leading free public astronomy programs at Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park. This will be the 16th summer season!
The Silver Sliver Galaxy (NGC 891)
This image was captured by BPAA member Chuck Wraith from a backyard in Sequim, WA using an 11” SCT reflector telescope.
WHAT’S UP(COMING)! – Observation Calendar Jul-Sep 2026
Source for events and links below are In-The-Sky.org, Dominic Ford, Editor. The links provide details for each event including a scale on how difficult they are to observe.
Bainbridge Gives
We’re having great success inspiring passion for science through the lens of astronomy for kids! BPAA’s STEAM Program for Kitsap Schools, led by our Programming Coordinator Eleanor Uuyek, is attracting lots of interest from teachers and students alike. You can help boost our programs, including planetarium shows and science education events for kids through Bainbridge Gives, Bainbridge Community Foundation’s Community Grants Cycle!
Summer Astronomy Classes
The Battle Point Observatory is once again collaborating with Bainbridge Island Parks and Recreation to bring you two astronomy classes this summer. Classes will meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month starting on June 27 and ending on August 22.
KRL Summer Reading
The Kitsap Regional Library is kicking off their summer reading program this month, and the theme is Space! We’ll be hosting several tie-in events over the summer, starting with the launch party at the Bainbridge branch. Come find us on June 3rd from 2-6 for fun demonstrations and a solar telescope if the weather is good!
June Night Sky events at BPO
If there are clear skies: drop by at Battle Point Observatory for the following night sky events in June! Volunteer astronomers will be on hand to talk about what’s overhead. Feel free to bring your own telescope or binoculars, and layer up as it can get chilly after dark.