Whatever happened to Happily Ever After? Lesser Known Players is tackling that question with Next to Normal, a rock musical which will open Friday, January 24th at Rolling Bay Hall

Written by Washingtonians Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt and first shown at the Village Theater in Issaquah, Next to Normal centers on a bipolar mother and the effects of her illness on her husband and children.  Over the course of 2 hours (and over 35 musical numbers), the six cast members explore the daunting challenges of contemporary family life with a Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning blend of humor and painful honesty.  The script sparkles and the music delights, keeping a tough subject both palatable and entertaining.

In this podcast director Steven Fogell, production manager Dawn Janow, and cast members Sarah Taylor and Henry Beddoe share their experiences and discoveries in presenting this unusual and riveting performance.

Presented by Lesser Known Players, Next to Normal opens Friday, January 24th, 7:30 pm at Rolling Bay Hall and runs for three weekends: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 with matinee performances at 3 pm on Sunday January 26th, Sunday, February 2nd and 9th with an understudy matinee performance on Saturday, February 1st.

Admission is $24; for tickets visit BrownPaperTickets.com

Credits: BCB host and audio editor: Diane Walker; publisher: Chris Walker.

Joe Pulicicchio, head of Produce and Floral, and Michael Fodness, head of Meat and Seafood for T&C Markets, join Bob Ross in this episode of Tastes of Bainbridge to talk more about the many foods associated with the Christmas and New Year’s season.  Squash varieties, a wide selection of citrus, and seasonal berries are discussed with Joe on the produce side while Michael reminds us of the bountiful fish opportunities in addition to many unique cuts of lamb, pork and beef available through the end of the year.

As both experts and respected leaders in their fields, Joe and Michael bring a deep background of experience and perspective to the table and provide an informed and rich dialogue about this important aspect of the season.

Credits: BCB Host: Robert Ross; Audio Editor: Chris Walker; Publisher: Chris Walker

Ever wanted to explore the Pacific Northwest mountain ranges but didn’t know how? Ever see the sailing classes in Eagle Harbor and wonder how you could participate? Ever want to learn basic outdoor skills but didn’t know where to start? The BI Parks and Recreation District can help you find your way into a more exciting time in the great outdoors. 

Parks and Rec Outdoor Programs Manager Jeff Ozimek’s love of teaching has helped to create one of the most robust public outdoor programs in the country. Their programs are designed to open the door to adventure for novices and experts, young and old.

Listen here as he shares his infectious enthusiasm for the outdoors through stories gathered from years of running outdoor programs.

To explore more ways to get outside this winter and beyond, visit biparks.org

Credits: BCB Host: Joanna Jenkins; Audio Editor: Diane Walker; Publisher: Chris Walker.

An island tradition since 1984, the Bainbridge Island Studio Tour celebrates the beauty and craftsmanship of local, handmade art. In this podcast local artists Dinah Satterwhite and Danna Watson tell us about this year’s winter tour, which will take place the weekend of December 6-8.

Regional artists jury in to the tour and sell their work at Island studios and historic community halls. When you visit the studios, you’ll see some works in progress, raw materials, tools, and perhaps some inspiration mixed in with a little sawdust. You’ll also get to meet the artists and discuss their work.

The tour opens Friday, December 6 and runs Fri, Sat & Sun, December 6-8, from 10 am to 5 pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase hand-crafted works of art, support the local economy and help local artists to thrive!

For more information please go to http://bistudiotour.com/

Credits: BCB host and audio editor: John Fossett; publisher Chris Walker.

In this podcast Erik Peterson reflects on his approaches to painting and the influences that have shaped his complex and evocative style.

The paintings for the library show are a result of 14 years of loosely focused, highly devoted, daily painting practice and 11 years of formal studio art education provided by Bainbridge public schools, the University of Washington, and American University. Erik also credits his two loving parents who did their best with a sensitive and quietly rebellious kid.

Erik’s exhibit will open during the First Friday Arts Walk at the Bainbridge Public Library on December 6 from 5-7 pm, and will be on display for the month of December.

Credits: Host and Editor: John Fossett; Publisher: Chris Walker

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda The Musical opens December 6 at BPA. It’s an inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life; a captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination.

Based on the 1988 children's novel of the same name, Matilda was adapted into a musical by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. It stars BPA newcomer Olivia Juarez as Matilda, a precocious 5-year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis. Matilda loves reading, overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school, and teaches the mean adults who surround her about CONSEQUENCES, thereby leading to a happy ending for all.

Listen here as Olivia shares her thoughts on Matilda with musical director Josh Anderson and BCB’s own Justin Lynn, who plays the heinous teacher, Agnes Trunchbull.

For delicious pranks, period costumes, an innovative set, and music that ranges from jazz to hard rock, don’t miss Matilda! The Musical opens December 6th and will run Fridays at 7:30 with Saturday matinees at 2 pm and Sunday matinees at 3 pm through December 22nd. There’s a pay what you can preview on Thursday, December 5th, and Teen Tickets for the Saturday, December 7th  show will only be $5.

For tickets and more information about Matilda’s cast and crew, visit Bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

Credits: BCB host and audio editor: Diane Walker; publisher: Chris Walker.

This year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance, hosted by Bainbridge Pride and Kitsap Pride Network, is about honoring the lives of transgender people lost this past year due to anti-transgender violence. The event will feature a discussion on transgender issues and politics with Marsha Botzer and Monisha Harrell of Equal Rights Washington.

You can get a preview of the event in this podcast with Eve Palay, one of the event organizers, and BCB host Christina Hulet. Together, they cover a range of topics, including what is both challenging and amazing about being a transgender person, how to create a sense of community, and why an event like this is relevant to all of us. They also discuss Bainbridge’s Trans Friendly Parent Support Group and other community resources.

The Transgender Day of Remembrance will be on Saturday, November 23 at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art at 2pm. This is a free event. You can register or learn more at: www.biartmuseum.org/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance

For more information about local support groups and resources, please contact Eve Palay at eve.palay@gmail.com.

BCB Host: Christina Hulet; Editor: Diane Walker; Publisher: Chris Walker

 BARN membership coordinator Carla Mackey joins Bainbridge Community Café host Bob Ross to discuss the upcoming BARN Bazaar scheduled for Saturday, November 23rd from 10:00 am -3:00 pm.  This event is the best ever with over 50 artisans bringing their crafts, arts and creations to the BARN facility for extraordinary, unique and very special holiday shopping. Come to enjoy an exceptional experience and enjoy a very special creative aspect of the Bainbridge community.

Credits: BCB Host: Robert Ross; Audio Editor: Keith Doughty; Publisher: Keith Doughty

Two directors of the Town and Country Markets leadership, Joe Pulicicchio, head of Produce and Floral and Michael Fodness, head of Meat and Seafood, join us in this episode of Tastes of Bainbridge to consider the kinds of things we might find on our holiday tables.  Joe and Michael engage in a lively discussion about personal favorites and some important things to consider as we construct seasonal shopping lists.

In addition to more traditional and classic holiday fare explorations, the concept of Friendsgiving is discussed and how this is finding its way into the popular vernacular.  Of course, a discussion of best ways to make mashed potatoes ensues with some side comments regarding polenta found on Joe’s grandmother’s table. The importance of fish, especially in the Christmas menu is also discussed and the availability of Dungeness Crab and prawns with a slight hint of lobster taste are explored.

 Credits: BCB Host: Robert Ross; Audio Editor: Keith Doughty; Publisher: Keith Doughty

Did you know our own Frank Buxton was friends with Buster Keaton? In this podcast, John Ellis and Jesse Ziebart tell us more about Frank and Buster, the history of silent films, and how the Frank Buxton Silent Film Festival – airing November 15-17 – came to be.

From comedy and romance to mystery and science fiction, these delectable films are sure to surprise and delight audiences from 5 to 95.

The Festival will offer three evenings of full length films, most with live music, and two mid-day presentations of shorts.

November 15, 7pm:  Buster Keaton’s The Cameraman ($30)

November 16, 11am-1pm: George Melies Shorts (free)

November 16, 2pm: San Francisco Silent Film Festival Shorts ($20)

November 16, 7pm: A Story of Floating Weeds ($20)

November 17, 11am-1pm, George Melies Shorts (free)

November 17, 5pm: The Signal Tower ($20)

November 17, 7pm: The Eyes of the Totem ($10)

To purchase tickets and find additional information, visit the BIMA website at biartmuseum.org.

Credits: Host: Chris Walker; Audio Editor: Diane Walker; Publisher: Chris Walker

City Manager Morgan Smith and Public Works Director Chris Wierzbicki discuss several important items currently in process with the city including the sustainable transportation plan, roundabouts on 305 and taller water tanks.

Several topics are discussed in this important dialogue and insightful view of key City of Bainbridge governmental activities.  More regarding the on-going evolution of ADU’s and tiny homes is part of the discourse as is the need to build taller water tanks and take the time to do proper engagement with the sustainable transportation plan, hoping for more community interaction. A review and update of the Police Court’s new digs wraps the podcast.

Credits: BCB Host: Joanna Jenkins; Audio Editor: Keith Doughty; Publisher: Robert Ross

How do wild salmon, hatchery salmon and farmed fish interact with Orca whales and our desire to have a stable environment?  The Patagonia-sponsored documentary, Artifishal, explores these questions and more: come see it at the Lynwood theatre November 7 and meet the film’s producer, Bainbridge Islander Dylan Tomine.

Tomine is a fisherman, forager, writer, conservationist and father, not necessarily in that order. His book, Closer to the Ground (Patagonia Books, 2012), is an account of a year in his family’s life as they forage, process, cook and eat wild foods from the land and waters around their Bainbridge Island home.

In this podcast Dylan talks with BCB’s Chris Walker about the making of Artifishal, which he produced in hopes that there will be fish for his kids, Skyla and Weston, when they grow up. Listen here as he describes some of the work being done to protect wild salmon – a subject of growing interest in light of recent fish pen failures and our local Orca population decline.

The film will be presented at 7pm Thursday November 7 at the Historic Lynwood Theatre.  A discussion will follow with Tomine and Kurt Beardslee, the Director of the Wild Fish Conservancy. For free tickets, visit https://artifishal-lynwood.brownpapertickets.com/

Credits: BCB host and audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Chris Walker.

Deb Wuensch, president of the Bainbridge Island Modern Quilt Guild, discusses the mission of the Guild, the current yearly challenge and the stirring and informative resulting show coming to the Bainbridge Library in November. She defines some of the modern quilting techniques and explains many different opportunities the Guild offers in supporting this creative element in the community.

The Bainbridge Island Modern Quilt Guild does a lot in our community, having just finished the annual Bainbridge Island Quilt Festival in September and continuing to support the nationally recognized American Hero Quilts project. They offer workshops once a year and are featuring much Guild work in a show at the Bainbridge Library in November. The pieces in the show are from the Guild’s annual challenge, a list of parameters that guide the project. This year it’s quadrilaterals. All the while they continue with their Monthly Business Meetings & Sew-Ins on the second Sunday of each month (except May which is the third Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm).

The Guild’s show opens as part of the island’s First Fridays Art Walk on Friday, Nov 1st @ 5 p.m. in the community meeting room at the Bainbridge Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library.

Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; Audio Editor: John Fossett; Publisher: Robert Ross

Mario Alejandro Torres is in his second year as the Music Director and Conductor for the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra and he’s excited for the symphony’s season to begin!

 This season opens on Saturday, Nov 9th at 7:30 p.m. with Distant Light.

What excites Mario isn’t just the music, although in this podcast you will hear him talk passionately about the pieces chosen for the first concert of the season. What’s exciting to Mario is the opportunity to share great music with our community, as well as the opportunity to work with amazing musical performers, including our very own, very talented Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra.

The program begins with Jubilee from American composer George Chadwick. Distant Light, a violin concerto composed by Pēteris Vasks, follows as the second piece for the evening. Distant Light features a special guest, violinist and former concertmaster of the Seattle Symphony, Maria Larionoff. Distant Light premiered in 1997 and combines the typical elements of classical music with newer approaches. The concert will close with selections from Gustav Holst’s The Planets. As to which of Holst’s planets will be featured in the program, well, you’ll need to come to the symphony to find out.

The 2019-20 season for the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra opens Saturday, Nov 9th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at https://www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org/ There is an opportunity to meet Mario Alejandro Torres if you attend the pre-concert chat on Sunday, Nov 10th at 2:15 p.m.

Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; Audio Editor: John Fossett; Publisher: Robert Ross

Now that we’re into the Fall season, the light is changing and we find ourselves walking, running, cycling and driving more in the dark. How can we keep ourselves safe after dark?

As part of our ongoing series with the Bainbridge Island Parks and Recreation District, listen here as Program Manager Shannon Buxton helps to remind us all how to stay safe during this time of year.  This podcast is for everyone who uses the roads, and it is especially useful for parents and grandparents. Listen for a special call to action to local businesses.

To learn more, log on to:

https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/commute-choices/walk/pedestrian-safety

Credits: BCB Host: Joanna Jenkins; Audio Editor: Robert Ross; Publisher: Robert Ross

Joe joins Tastes of Bainbridge host, Bob Ross to talk about important fall produce that we should all be thinking about. He discusses very early sumo mandarins, the extraordinary 2019 chanterelle mushroom crop and a new up and coming apple called the ‘Sugar Bee.’

He discusses the appealing tastes of the currently available Bartlett pears, the soon to arrive comice variety that is known for its excellent pairing with cheeses and just what a ‘conditioned pear’ is.

Credits: BCB Host: Robert Ross; Audio Editor: Robert Ross; Publisher: Robert Ross

Did you know that 48 million Americans suffer from some kind of hearing loss?  That is one in seven of us.  That means that you or someone you know or interact with every day, has hearing loss!

In this podcast, Hearing Wellness Educator Kimberly Parker, shares important knowledge and helpful tips about what we can do about hearing loss and how to better communicate with those who have it.  From using hearing aids to communicating with clarity and patience, Kimberly’s wealth of knowledge inspires and educates us.  Having hearing loss as a child, and becoming deaf as an adult, Kimberly shares her story.  She now facilitates free workshops, sponsored by Washington State’s Office of Hard of Hearing, through DSHS.

For more information about hearing loss, go to https://www.hearingloss.org/  To register for the free upcoming workshops in Vancouver, WA (Oct. 26) or in Bellingham, WA (Nov. 23), email diane.cinney@dshs.wa.gov  To read about Kimberly’s one woman play, Lost in Sound, and her workshops, go to http://www.kimberlymparker.com/

Credits: BCB Host: Betsy Lydle Smith; Audio Editor: Robert Ross; Publisher: Robert Ross

Bainbridge Island City Manager Morgan Smith and Heather Wright, Director of Planning and Community Development provide a fast paced review of many issues currently in process and being discussed at City Hall.  They discuss several subjects from ADU’s, to RV considerations, Tiny Homes and of course the new bright green and innovative bicycle lanes on Olympic Drive. 

The Washington State initiative 976 that will appear on the November ballot was also discussed in terms of the negative impacts it could have on the City’s budget.  Go to the City of Bainbridge website to learn more about this proposal.

These podcasts are designed to encourage Bainbridge community members to become informed and involved in city activities.  If you would like to submit a question or topic for a future podcast, please email the city’s Communication Coordinator, Kristen Drew at kdrew@bainbridgewa.gov (mailto:kdrew@bainbridgewa.gov).

Credits: BCB host, audio editor and publisher: Robert Ross

The Bainbridge Island Climate Change Advisory Committee is looking for your thoughts on how to mitigate and prepare for climate change.  You can help by filling out their survey at http://www.bainbridgewa.gov/922/Climate-Change-Advisory-Committee and by attending their upcoming workshops, to be held December 7 and 11.

Listen here as CCAC members Michael Cox and Nora Nickum explain the charge given to the city’s Climate Change Advisory Committee, what challenges our island community faces in the event of accelerating climate change, and how you can help our community prepare for what’s ahead.

The first workshop will be held in City Hall Saturday December 7 from 10am to noon.  The second workshop will be held in the BHS library on December 11 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

CCAC member Nora Nickum has worked on climate resilience at the US Agency for International Development, and then on climate action planning for communities around the state and around the country. In this podcast she shares some of her experiences from working on these problems in other communities.

Michael Cox is a former EPA climate advisor and whistle-blower who has his own observations to share about the work that lies ahead. Together Mike and Nora invite us to participate in the CCAC’s decision process by participating in the workshops and taking the online survey.

Credits: BCB host and audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Chris Walker.

Come dance in the BPA aisles with Brad, Janet, Frank, Magenta and a host of phantoms at this, the newest iteration of The Rocky Horror Show, opening October 11 at Bainbridge Performing Arts

Join BCB host Justin Wayne Lynn as he chats with this year’s cast about exactly what it is that keeps folks of all ages coming back for more Time Warp, time and time again. They’ll talk about past Rocky experiences, the dancing, the costumes, the music, and of course, those loyal crazy fans.

Whether you’ve seen the show a zillion times or this will be your first, you won’t want to miss this colorful new production of the timeless cult classic. Performances run October 11 – 27 with a pay-what-you-can preview on Thursday, October 10th.

Credits: BCB host, Justin Wayne Lynn; audio editor, Diane Walker; publishers Ken Rothmuller and Bob Ross.

What happens when a tour guide with a vibrant imagination has to show off an incredibly boring mansion? The Lesser Known Players will bring Peter Shaffer’s comic masterpiece, Lettice and Lovage, to life on the Rolling Bay stage starting October 11th.

The show follows the adventures of Lettice, an eccentric tour guide at England's least interesting historical manor, who enlarges, enlivens, and enlightens her tours with fantastic and hilariously false tales of the manor's past. But when her straight-laced bureaucratic boss Lotte finds out, the fun - and Lettice's employment - are over. So begins the unlikeliest of friendships in this madcap comedy about truth, fiction, architecture, and the surprising utility of alternative facts.

Listen here as Director Karen Hauser and stars Michelle Peterson (Lotte) and Jennifer Hodges (Lettice) explain how the show came to the Lesser Known Players and what it’s like following in the footsteps of Dame Maggie Smith, who won a Tony for her performance as Lettice.

Don’t miss this delightfully British comedy! Lettice and Lovage, brought to you by the Lesser Known Players, will run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday October 11, 12, & 13, and again the following weekend, October 18, 19, & 20. The Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30; Sunday shows start at 2:30. For more information and to order tickets, visit the Lettice and Lovage event page on Facebook.

Credits: BCB host, audio editor, and publisher: Diane Walker.

An 18 hole mini-golf course in a Museum? What could be more fun! Come join the festivities at Kidimu’s Third Annual Mini-Golf Masters, scheduled for Friday and Saturday September 27 and 28.

The whole family can get involved with golfing. There are two ways to play: “Just for Grown-Ups” happens Friday evening, September 27, from 6:30-10 pm. Register in advance at kidimu.org for $100 per person to enjoy indoor golf, hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine, bid on Silent Auction times and have fun and laughter in the clubhouse tent.

On Saturday, September 28, all ages are welcome for the Family Fun Day, 10 am to 4 pm. Enjoy a round of mini golf and family fun for $8.00 per person (ages 12 and under) and $10.00 (ages 13 and over). Just drop in; no RSVP is required. Sparkson Photography will be on hand both days with a complimentary photo booth to capture all the excitement.

Listen here as Corinne Wolffe, the Kids Discovery Museum’s new development director and Krzysztofa McDonough, communication and marketing director, fill us in on the details of these fun events.

For more Information or to register, visit kidimu.org or call the Museum at 206-855-4650.

Credits: BCB host: Diane Walker; audio editor and publisher: Chris Walker.

Bring your friends and family to the island’s beaches on Sunday, September 28, and help keep our beaches clean and free of materials that can both damage wildlife and adversely affect our own food chain.

In this podcast Sustainable Bainbridge board member Christine Perkins talks with Deb Rudnick, an environmental scientist and chair of the Bainbridge Island Watershed Council, about the many local, national, and international organizations involved in international coastal cleanup, and what we as concerned citizens can do — not just on Beach Cleanup Day, but every day — to improve the health and beauty of our environment.

Beach cleanup volunteers are encouraged to register in advance of the event at www.sustainablebainbridge.org.  The main effort is focused from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, September 28th, but your help is appreciated anytime.

Credits: BCB host, Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher, Chris Walker.

On September 19, AHB will be launching its Arts Education site on Currents Online, featuring organizations, teaching artists, programs, events and activities related to arts education on our island.

 Arts in Education is a network of classroom teachers, teaching artists, school administrators, and community partners working together to provide quality arts education and arts integration in classrooms on Bainbridge Island and in Suquamish.

 The program began in 1999 as a loose association of local artists and school partners figuring out how to introduce dance and theater to fifth- and sixth-graders at Sakai Intermediate School. Now in its 21st year, the program has grown to serve seven schools and more than 2,200 students in grades K-8 offering a broad range of intensive workshops and residencies in poetry writing, storytelling, Native American drumming, fused glass art, cartooning and more.

 In this podcast Inez Maubane Jones, Outreach Manager at Arts & Humanities Bainbridge, and Teresa Marchinek, a Reader's Theatre Teaching Artist, introduce us to Arts in Education, give examples of how it works, and explain how adding Arts Education to Currents will benefit parents, teachers, artists and students alike.

 Come and explore this Arts Education site on Currents Online on September 19 at https://www.bainbridgecurrents.com/.

 BCB Host and audio editor John Fossett; publisher Chris Walker.

Want to know more about electric vehicles?  For the first time west of the Sound, we’ll be celebrating National Drive Electric Week with a Drive Electric Fair.  Come to the Madison Avenue fire station at 10 on Saturday, September 21, for an hour of panel presentations, then cross the street to the First Baptist Church for a chance to see and drive the latest electric bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, cars and even the new Kitsap Transit electric bus!

Sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Climate and Energy Forum, the fair will give you an opportunity, not just to share your thoughts with users, enthusiasts, and vendors about various machines, but you’ll actually be able to drive some of the vehicles, so don’t miss this great opportunity! The event will last until mid-afternoon, and  Ranger & the Re-Arrangers will be playing from 11:15am to 1:15pm just to add to the festivities.

… and just to put yourself in the mood (and in the know), be sure to watch the film Revenge of the Electric Car, which will be shown at the Bainbridge Public Library on Thursday, September 19, at 7pm.

 Credits: BCB Host, Editor and Publisher: Chris Walker

Describing her art as traditional Russian Impressionism with a twist of the sublime, Fatima Young has studied the masters since she was a child and has recently returned to painting after a 25 year hiatus.

After her husband passed, Fatima found therapy in hiking and she used painting to help her heal. The beautiful surroundings of the Pacific Northwest blended perfectly with Fatima’s passion for Plein Air painting. Now she studies nature at its purest and simplest.

Using a palette knife and bold colors to create contrast between light and shadow, Fatima changes the complex forms of nature into simple shapes and strokes, allowing the viewer to imagine the rest. She enjoys letting her “subconscious play around on the canvas capturing the essence of her inner feelings.” For her, it’s all about the journey.

Fatima’s show, Capturing the Moment: A Plein Air Passion, opens at 5 p.m. in the community meeting room at the Bainbridge Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library as part of the community’s First Fridays Art Walk on Friday, October 4th. Fatima’s paintings will be displayed through the end of October.

Her work is currently on display at Bloedel through September, and can also be found on her website: www.FatimaYoungArt.com.

Credits: BCB Host and Audio Editor: John Fossett; Publisher: Chris Walker.

Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral for T&C Markets returns to Tastes of Bainbridge with host Bob Ross to explore what’s happening in fresh produce as we head into late summer in the Pacific Northwest.  

He has a sweet spot for peaches but shares some wonderful insights about strawberries, blueberries, cantaloupe and the best way to cook corn on the cob.  He also suggests some special ways to deal with mushrooms and how to reserve them for best applications during the colder months.  This is Joe at his best!

 Credits: BCB Host: Bob Ross; editor and publisher: Chris Walker

Sunday, September 15 is the popular Bike for Pie happening held yearly on Bainbridge Island. You can choose the challenge route or the easier family route, but be sure to register before September 1 to get their reduced rates.

In this podcast current Squeaky Wheels President Paula Holmes-Eber is joined by members Elizabeth Ozimek and Chuck Beek to share the historical context of the event, how to register and where the pies that await contestants at the end of the ride come from. Listeners will also learn about the different routes and how you can volunteer to help.

For more information, or to register for this exciting community event, visit www.squeakywheels.org.

Credits: BCB host Bob Ross; audio editor and publisher: Chris Walker.

What is the current status of 550 Madison?  What is the plan for the Suzuki property? Listen here for answers to these and other questions about current affordable housing projects on the Island.

 It’s been a year since the report of the Affordable Housing Task Force was released (see https://www.bestofbcb.org/cafe-070-affordable-housing-task-force/ for details), and Phedra Elliott, Executive Director, and Penny Lamping, Fundraising and Communications Manager of Housing Resources Bainbridge (HRB) are back in the BCB studio to give us a progress report on some of the work being done in response to last year’s report.

HRB is the island nonprofit that provides and maintains affordable housing opportunities.  In this podcast Phedra and Penny talk about HRB’s next steps on these projects, City Council involvement, and how many units and what types may become available on these properties. They’ll also share information on  the fundraising goals, how much has been raised, and how you can help the island’s efforts to make more affordable housing available.

For more information, visit  https://www.housingresourcesbi.org/ or check out  www.bainbridgegives.org.

Credits: BCB Host: Sandy Schubach; Editor and Publisher: Chris Walker

Are you seeking a more rewarding career? To be more creative and get paid for it without needing to get a four year academic degree? Did you know that there's a growing need for craftsmen?

Beginning this fall BARN on Bainbridge Island will launch two nine-month, full time programs that will prepare you for jobs in the woodworking and jewelry-making industries. There are two free information sessions, Saturday, August 31 at 1pm and Thursday, September 12 at 7 pm at BARN in the small classroom.

In this podcast, Nanz Aalund, Certificate Program Coordinator for BARN, and Jeanne Huber, head of the programming committee for the woodworking studio, give us insights about these new and exciting programs. They will discuss how this program differs from other woodworking and jewelry-making certificate programs and how you can become certified. Career advisement and tuition assistance are available. Classes will begin September 30.

For more information regarding the certificate programs at BARN, go to bainbridgebarn.org and click on Certificate Programs.

Credits: BCB Host: Susan Wiersema; Editor and Publisher: Chris Walker

The future of play on the island has never looked brighter. There is an effort, in partnership with the Bainbridge Island Parks & Recreation District and the Parks Foundation, to replace the damaged Kid’s Up Playground at Battle Point Park.

If you’ve ever visited Battle Point with your kids or if you yourself remember playing on this playground as a child, you know it is one of the largest and most loved playgrounds on the island. But it has reached the end of its useful life and must be replaced for safety, and this gives us the opportunity to make some exciting improvements. Perhaps best of all, the future playground will be far more inclusive for all ages and abilities. No longer will a child or caregiver have to miss out on the fun.

 Listen here as Curt Thomas and Stephanie Page describe the ongoing effort, why this work needs to take place, and the incredibly cool new features coming soon. Plus, listen for news regarding an upcoming community event where we can all pitch in to help build the future of play on the island.

To learn more, log on to www.kidsup.fun

Credits: BCB Host: Jo Jenkins; Editor and Publisher: Chris Walker

Enjoy three days of painting, demos and art sales at Paint Out Winslow, a 3-day Plein Air painting festival, competition, and art exhibition happening September 6-8 in downtown Winslow.

Plein Air is a French expression meaning "in the open air", and professional and non-professional artists alike are invited to partake in this year's event, which will highlight Bainbridge Island’s rich past by partnering with the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum.

Participants will choose from many inspiring painting venues, with a focus on historic downtown Winslow. Paint Out artists vie to win cash awards and prizes, and have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work at Winslow Art Center Studio & Gallery over all three days of Paint Out Winslow. A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of each painting will benefit the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum.

Docents from the Historical Museum will be at a few downtown sites to provide interesting background information while the artists are at work.

Listen here as Brianna Kosowitz, Executive Director of the Historical Museum, and Martha Jordan of Winslow Art Center fill you in on all the fun details -- and don't miss this year's Paint Out Winslow!

To sign up and learn more, visit www.bainbridgehistory.org or https://paintoutwinslow.com/

Credits: BCB host Sandy Schubach; audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker.

From active shooter drills to film noir references, from marital arguments to artificial intelligence -- this year's Ten Minute Play Festival reflects the concerns of the times through the eyes of Kitsap County's talented writers, both first-timers and experienced playwrights.

Don't miss this exciting exhibition of local talent! Selected from over sixty submissions by a blind judging panel of theatre professionals, Island Theatre's Ten Minute Play Festival's ten plays and playwrights include: “Alexa” by Jeff Fraga; “Best Defense” by Jennifer Pippin-Montanez; “Dancing with Orion” by Diane Walker; “Devolution” by Connie J. Bennett; “Hijab” by Catherine Rush; “The Lady from Out of the Past” by Maria Viera Beatty; “Let Me Finish (One Last Chance)” by Dan Rosenberg; “The Raven in the Woods” by Tamarah Rockwood; “The Rose Bowl” by Robert Craighead; and “Trans-Matters” by Eve Palay.

The festival opens Friday August 16^th at 7:30 with two shows Saturday August 17^th at 3 pm and 7:30. There’s also a pay-what-you-can preview on Thursday, August 15^th at 7:30.  For tickets, visit https://www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org/events/2019/8/16/tmpf or call the BPA box office at 206-842-8569.

Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the country, is a mix of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Tournaments have been held all over the world, but on August 22 pickleball will return to Bainbridge for its first ever Founders Tournament.

 Sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum, the Bainbridge Island Founders Tournament will be held over three days, August 22nd through 25th.  Listen here as Executive Director Brianna Kosowitz and board Vice President Dave Williams talk about the local origins of the game, what to expect at the tournament, and what the museum is doing to celebrate this great occasion.

Don't play?  There will be a beginner's clinic, or come anyway and watch and cheer on players. Celebrate the summer of '65, when it all started, by listening to tunes from that year and visiting food trucks and watching players from all over the country.  All games will be played on the High School tennis courts.

To register to play or for more information, visit www.bainbridgehistory.org or https://www.pickleballtournaments.com/tournamentinfo.pl?tid=2544#menuInformation

Credits: BCB host: Sandy Schubach; audio editor and publisher: Chris Walker.

Ever wonder about the engine that drives the island’s robust recreation programming? Learn who is behind the curtain bringing your favorite island events to life and why they do it!

This podcast contributes to our ongoing series with the Park & Recreation District and offers a profile of one of the newest district team members, the Community Outreach Program Manager, Ashley Miller. Ashley began her career as a Park & Recreation District intern, and is now mentoring current and future interns and organizing your favorite island events, including the summer concert series and the haunted hayride.

Listen here as Ashley tells us about the Bachelors degree program that prepares young professionals for a career in Park and Tourism Science and what it’s like to be an intern on Bainbridge Island. (hint: they live in housing located in the Grand Forest!) This podcast is guaranteed to shed light on the behind-the-scenes work it takes to produce the island’s broad recreational programming.

To learn more about island recreation, log on to www.biparks.org/recreation

Credits: BCB host: Jo Jenkins; audio editor and publisher: Jacque Knapp.

Now in its second year, Something New, our rotating Public Art Initiative, will reveal this year’s installations at the Island’s First Friday Art Walk on Friday, August 2nd.  

Permanent pedestals located on Winslow Way, in Waterfront Park, and in the Harborside Plaza now display a new selection of sculptures. Listen here to learn how they are funded and chosen, who sits on the public art committee, why we value public art, and how you can have input into the process

In addition you’ll hear from one of this year’s chosen artists, Karsten Boysen, metal sculptor from Port Orchard, whose “Daphne” sits at the base of Madison Avenue, next to Doc’s.

Be sure to check out the new public art – and sample the free ice cream! – on Friday evening, August 2nd. Join the conversation!

For more information about Public Art on Bainbridge Island visit www.bainbridgecurrents.com  and click on the Public Art link.

Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB editor: Jacque Knapp; BCB Publisher: Chris Walker

Games! An inflatable slide! Obstacle courses,  a “Touch-a-Truck” area with police, fire, city, and FBI vehicles -- this year’s National Night Out event is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Learn more about this exciting event and its co-sponsor, K9 Officer Whitney.

In this podcast Interim Police Chief Jeff Horn joins Officer Kurt Enget, who is responsible for BIPD’s new K9 Officer, Whitney. Chief Horn is here to tell us about the National Night Out, a free, family-friendly event put on by the Bainbridge Island Police Department August 6th from 5-8pm at Waterfront Park.

One of many such events across the country, the National Night Out is designed to build positive relationships between law enforcement and local communities. Come and enjoy plenty of activities and food for the whole family, and meet our local police officers in a relaxed, community setting. For more about the event, visit https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/134/Police .

Listen here as Officer Kurt Enget then shares some of his experiences working with K9 Officer Whitney. You’ll learn how K9 Whitney tracks missing people, what her training is like, and why BIPD brought her on board.  

This podcast is part of a series of podcasts featuring Chief Horn.  If you would like to send in a topic or question for him to address in our next interview with him, please visit BIPD’s facebook page or contact Carla Sias, Community Resource Officer, at csias@bainbridgewa.gov.

Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher: Chris Walker.

Are you allowed to cut down your tree? What is a tiny home and can I have one on my property? What is the status of the hotel going into downtown Winslow? Listen here for answers to these and more questions from city hall staff. 

In this podcast City Manager Morgan Smith joins Heather Wright, Interim Director of Planning and Community Development in the BCB studio to talk with BCB host Sandy Schubach about some of the hot button issues currently revolving around land use decisions.

You'll hear an in-depth discussion about possible changes in regulations regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs), learn about the latest news regarding the Landmark Tree Ordinance, and hear more details about the Winslow Hotel Project and its current status.

These podcasts are intended to help us as a community be informed and involved in city activities. If you would like to submit a question or topic for a future podcast, please email the city’s Communications Coordinator, Kristen Drew, at: kdrew@bainbridgewa.gov.

Credits: BCB host: Sandy Schubach; audio editor and publisher: Chris Walker.

The Bainbridge Island Land Trust has produced a glorious new book full of photographs, illustrations and stories celebrating 30 years of protection and stewardship of the natural elements on our island.

Natural Bainbridge: Working Together to Protect Our Island connects information about ecosystems with the roles played by the Land Trust and other stewards as they continue preserving areas for future generations.

In this podcast BILT board members Zan Merriman and Erin Kellogg share their perspectives from the two-year project, as well as thoughts on BILT, stewardship, how each of us can help, and where we can see original artwork from the book, not to mention, information for getting our own copy.

Artwork from the book will be featured in a show in the Community Meeting Room at the Bainbridge Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library for the month of August. The show will open on Friday, August 2nd as part of the community’s First Friday Art Walk. 

Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; audio editor: Jacque Knapp; publisher: Chris Walker.

They say laughter is the best medicine, and comedian Dan Rosenberg brings a healthy dosage of comedic talent to BPA on July 27th! 

Having performed as a comedian for over 25 years all across the country, Dan will finally be filming his first stand-up special here on Bainbridge Island, and graciously donating all of the proceeds to BPA. In 

In this podcast we hear from Dan, a ten year Bainbridge local, as he tells of his career in comedy and his greatest influences. He samples a joke ranking the Safeway in-store versus parking lot Starbucks and has BCB host Justin Lynn in stitches.

The live performance will be Saturday, July 27th from 7:30-9:30pm at BPA, and will include a few surprise guests! For tickets and information, visit www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org.

Credits: BCB Host and tech: Justin Lynn; BCB audio editor and publisher: Jacque Knapp.

On Sunday, July 21st, the beautifully restored steam-powered ferry the Virginia V will circumnavigate Bainbridge Island for its annual fundraiser to support Bainbridge Island Historical Museum.  The Virginia V is the last boat of the mosquito fleet, the former version of our ferry system that carried people, cargo, and mail to different island docks and across Puget Sound.

Listen here as Brianna Kosowitz, Executive Director of the Museum, talks about the history of the mosquito fleet and gives details about the trip.  Former Secretary of State Ralph Munro will be along to add his colorful commentary.

Tickets are $125/pp, $100 for BIHM members, available at the Museum or by visiting www.bainbridgehistory.org/events/upcoming-events . Proceeds benefit Bainbridge Island Historical Museum.

Credits: BCB host and audio tech: Sandy Schubach; audio editor: Diane Walker; publisher, Chris Walker. 

Wondering who to vote for in our upcoming primary? The League of Women Voters can help! Come check it out: meet City Council candidates Kol Medina, Ashley Mathews, and Kevin Fetterly Wednesday, July 17th, 6:30 pm at City Hall.

Founded almost 100 years ago, the League of women voters (LWV) is a non-partisan political organization which does not support or oppose any candidate or political party, but works solely to ensure voters are registered, encouraged, and informed.

Listen here as LWV Kitsap's Maurie Louis tells us about the League, about the four candidate forums being held in Kitsap County before the August 6 primary, and how you can participate in this vital event or watch after the fact via BKAT-TV.

For more information, visit LWV-Kitsap.org.

Credits: BCB audio tech and editor: Chris Walker; BCB host and publisher: Diane Walker.

If you've been thinking it might be fun to grow your own food, sign up for Friends of the Farms' Edible Garden Tour on July 20. You'll see some inspiring gardens, meet the gardeners, and learn their growing secrets!

Hosted by Friends of the Farms  and Bainbridge Prepares, the tour gives local food gardeners a chance to share their knowledge on everything from creatively maximizing limited garden space to growing multi-grafted fruit trees.

In this podcast, tour organizers Bobbie Morgan and Tami Meader join BCB Host Bob Ross to discuss this exciting upcoming event. Listen here to learn about the four different gardens that will be featured, what they have to offer, how the tour works, and the learning opportunities available.

Attendance is limited in order to allow Garden Tour participants to talk with each of the garden owners and discover some of the secrets of growing and ‘putting up’ some of the island’s bounty of remarkable fruits and vegetables, so sign up now by visiting https://www.friendsofthefarms.org/edible-garden-tour

Credits: BCB host and audio tech: Bob Ross; audio editor: Jacque Knapp; publisher: Diane Walker. Music: Homegrown Tomatoes, performed by Misty River.

Looking for something to do on a Saturday night? A bass player for your band? An artist to paint your pet? An opportunity to showcase your dramatic talent? Check out bainbridgecurrents.com for the definitive guide to Bainbridge Island arts and culture.

Arts Humanities Bainbridge's new Currents Online website makes it possible for the first time to experience the full breadth and depth of Bainbridge Island’s creative culture in one easy-to-use resource.

Never want to miss an event or performance again? Visit the interactive events calendar and sign up for the weekly Currents Online newsletter.

Curious about all the island’s artists, musicians, and performers? Discover your neighbor’s creative genius in the Artist Directory. Ever wondered about the sculptures and murals you’ve seen around town? Explore the island through the Public Art portal.

Currents Online is a one-stop shop that will connect you to a wealth of opportunities and resources on the island -- and all of it is free to use! 

Creativity connects us. Experience it today with the new AHB website, Currents Online -- always available at bainbridgecurrents.com.

Credits: BCB host and audio editor: John Fossett; publisher: Diane Walker.

Ekphrastic poetry, a coptic bound travel journal, and linoleum printing: all fun opportunities to explore your creativity potential! If you're just itching to try some new way to express yourself, be sure to check out the summer workshops being offered at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art!

What, exactly, IS ekphrastic poetry? In this podcast, BIMA Education Director Kristin Tollefson explains, not just what ekphrasis is, but also the unique benefits of coptic binding and the highlights of the upcoming Wayzgoose Festival in Bremerton, and how it ties into linoleum printing.  Curious? Listen here and learn all about it!

For more information about these fun introductory programs, to register to participate, and to learn more about all the excitement planned for BIMA this summer, be sure to visit their website at biartmuseum.org.

Credits: BCB host, audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

For a lively, music-filled weekend, be sure to stop by the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art during the weekend of July 11-14 for the MOJO Rhythm and Blues Festival. There'll be family-friendly free performances, discussions and documentaries during the day and amazing evening concerts; don't miss it!

In this podcast we hear from BIMA's new Cultural Programs Manager Jesse Ziebart, who has parlayed her love of the Seattle music scene into an amazing festival for all of us to enjoy.  The MOJO Festival will bring us three nights of headlining musical acts, including Tiffany Wilson & Friends, Stephanie Anne Johnson (of NBC's The Voice), and double billing with Mark Pickerel and Ian Moore as well as free daytime performances  by Tina Dietz and Chebon Tiger, free screenings of blues documentaries, and listening parties to introduce you to the best of the blues.

For tickets for the evening shows and for more info about the MOJO Festival, visit BIMA's website at www.biartmuseum.org -- you won't want to miss this amazing opportunity!

Credits: BCB host, audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

GirlUp is a chapter of the global United Nations Foundation which gives girls the resources they need to impact change in the world. Listen here as Bainbridge high school student Merrill Keating explains why she started a GirlUp club at the high school and what activities they're pursuing.

Although the global foundation identifies key impact areas including health and safety, chapter clubs are encouraged to focus their efforts in a concentrated impact category. Speaking with BCB host Jo Jenkins, Merrill describes the work her local club is doing to identify the needs of girls, raise money, and brainstorm solutions. 

The Bainbridge Island GirlUp club focuses on education by encouraging girls to pursue studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (“STEM”) fields to counteract the historical gender imbalance in these areas of study. Although the club is relatively new to the island, they’ve hit the ground running by partnering with many local businesses. This podcast is for anyone looking for a bit of good news in their day.

To learn more about GirlUp, visit www.girlup/org

Credits: BCB host: Jo Jenkins; audio editor: Jacque Knapp; publisher: Diane Walker.

Our Fire Department's Community Risk Reduction program is not just about preventing fires; it's also about preventing falls. Listen here to learn what you can do to reduce the risk of falling.

In this podcast, Fire Chief Hank Teran and Janine Courtemanche, Community Risk Reduction Coordinator for the Bainbridge Island Fire Department explain what is meant by Community Risk Reduction.

Listeners will learn how a particular community's risk challenges are evaluated, what the fire department is doing in partnership with other island organizations to help reduce risk, and, more specifically, what WE can do to prevent unnecessary falls.

For more information and some very useful tips and brochures, visit the BIFD website at www.bifd.org.

Credits: BCB host, audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

Exercise, used clothes, card games, field trips,  play performances, chickens -- all part of what Citizen of the Year Reed Price deals with daily in his role as Director of the Senior Center. Listen here to learn more!

Join guest hosts Mimi Hicklin and Evan Price as they interview their father: Bainbridge Island City Council’s 2018 Citizen of the Year, Reed Price. You’ll hear them talk about what it means to be a citizen, the future of the Bainbridge Island Senior Center, and -- last but far from least -- what's happening with our local celebrity fowl.

For more information about the Senior Center visit biseniorcenter.org, or email info@biseniorcenter.org

Credits: BCB audio tech: Justin Lynn; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

Widely considered to be one of Shakespeare's finest comedies, As You Like It offers villainy, romance, humor, a happy ending, and the flavor of Robin Hood with romance around every tree -- so appropriate for this summer's setting of the Bard at Bloedel, so get your tickets now!

In this podcast we hear from director Kristi Ann Jacobson and four of her cast members: Rosalind (Amanda Rae Pease), Celia (Citori Luecht), Touchstone (Gary Fetterplace) and Jaques (Liam Sanchez). Listen here as they give us some of the flavor of the play -- what's fun, what's different, why it works so well at Bloedel, and more.

As You Like it will open Thursday, July 11th, and play Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7-9:15 pm through July 28th, with a pay-what-you-can preview on Wednesday, July 10th; there will be no performance on July 27th.

Picnics and set up for picnics will be allowed in the meadow after 6:00 p.m, but beer and wine will neither be sold nor permitted at this year’s event.  Patrons are advised to bring low lawn chairs; there is limited blanket seating available.

Credits: BCB host, audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

Now that the kids are out of school and looking for something to do, why not look to BARN? BARN is offering a fantastic line-up of 40 classes for youth and teens starting July 8th through August 23rd, ages 8 through 14. Listen here to learn more about what’s being offered, when to register, and how much fun it can be.

In this podcast BCB host Susan Wiersema sits down with Jess Henderson, Program Manager at BARN and Jasper, a student who participated in last year’s BARN Youth and Teen Programs. We’ll learn about Jess’s background working with youth and teens and what she is planning for the future here at BARN, and Jasper will tell us about his experience last year taking a world cooking class and what he’s looking forward to doing this summer.

To learn what courses are available and to register, visit the BARN website, www.bainbridgebarn.org/youth.

Credits: BCB host: Susan Wiersema; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

The Kiwanis All Comers Track Meet begins again on Monday July 8th for six weeks of family racing fun. Come to the high school track, bring the kids, and enjoy the races!

Kiwanis, with generous support from Bainbridge Island Dental and Coldwell Banker, will again sponsor the popular All Comers Track Meet series this summer.   The event is held every Monday for six weeks - 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 and 8/12.  

All ages from 2 to 80 are welcome, and no pre-registration is required...just show up at the high school track between 6:00 and 6:30pm and sign in!   The event is free although donations are always welcome.

Listen here as Kiwanis Treasurer John Jay, President Elizabeth Ozimek and ‘All Comers’ Coach Paul Benton share their unique perspectives, amusing past experiences, and why this popular family event continues to be a favorite summer island tradition.

For more information, visit https://bikiwanis.org.

Credits: BCB host and audio tech: Bob Ross; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

How do you capture a storm on canvas? Artist Joanie Klorer grew up in Tornado Alley, and after a career helping others find therapeutic resolution through art she's carried her own awareness of time, place, and storms into abstract paintings she'll share at the Bainbridge Island Library for the month of July.

During her nearly four decades as a social worker, Joanie found art was a great way to help people -- especially non-verbal clients -- express their hearts and experiences. Today she uses her art to achieve the same objective for herself, drawing on her experience of those childhood storms to feed her paintings 

“I think of memory as a shadow which lingers from encounters and places.  Memory, influenced by time, place, and experience forms the catalyst for my paintings.  I believe my paintings are often an attempt at resolution of memories that are stuck like films on continuous replay.” 

Joanie's exhibit, entitled "Where I Come From: Memory and Place," will open during the First Friday Arts Walk at the Bainbridge Public Library on July 5th from 5-7 pm. Don't miss it!

Credits: BCB Host and audio editor: John Fossett; publisher: Diane Walker.

What will the future of island parks and recreation hold for you? The BI Metro Parks & Recreation District is currently updating their Comprehensive Plan, which will forecast trends and identify priorities from 2020 to 2026. You can contribute your own ideas by answering their online survey before June 30th.

If you love visiting island parks or have participated in any of the hundreds of recreational activities offered by the Parks & Recreation District, be sure to listen here as Parks & Recreation Senior Planner Perry Barrett explains the process currently underway to update the Park District's Comprehensive Plan.

Using the department's online forum, you can submit input on a variety of park-related issues, including trails, recreation programs, the development of the Sakai property, the proposed swimming pool expansion, and more.

To learn more about the Comprehensive Plan, log onto www.biparks.org and click on the survey link at www.bainbridgeparksplan.participate.online.

This episode references other BCB podcasts focused on island parks. For more about the Fort Ward restoration project, visit https://www.bestofbcb.org/cafe-062-fort-ward-restoration/. And for more information about the proposed renovations to Battle Point's KidsUp playground, click here:https://www.bestofbcb.org/cafe-084-kidsup-playground/

This podcast is the first in what will be a recurring series with the Parks & Recreation District offering in depth descriptions of specific topics, so be sure to keep listening in for more information about our island parks. 

Credits: BCB host: Jo Jenkins; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

On Sunday, June 23rd from 12-6 pm, Bainbridge Pride will host its annual festival at Waterfront Park.  All community members are invited to share in this free, family-friendly event, with live music, food, vendors, crafts, speakers and more.

This event is sponsored by Kitsap Pride and Bainbridge Pride, a new local organization committed to creating community, sharing resources and hosting events for all members and allies of our island’s LGBTQ community.

In this podcast, BCB host Christina Hulet sits down with Steven Facer, Eve Palay, Derek Villanueva and Daniel Warner. Listen as they have a rich discussion about why this work is important, even in progressive communities like Bainbridge, and how we can create a more inclusive, connected community.

For more information or to get involved, please visit the Bainbridge Pride Facebook page.

Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; BCB audio editor, social media and publisher: Diane Walker.

It’s that time of year again! The Rotary Auction and Rummage Sale is on July 6th from 8am to 2pm at Woodward Middle School. Listen here to learn more about what it takes to put on this incredible event.

In this podcast BCB host Christina Hulet sits down with Rotarians Susie Burdick and Deb Rudnick to talk about this long-standing island tradition. We learn about how funds raised during the auction support our community, including Rotary’s efforts to expand partnerships with local nonprofits. We also hear about how Rotary’s Green Team is working to protect our environment.

Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to pull off an event that draws thousands of shoppers each year. What’s the most memorable item that’s ever been dropped off? The largest? When is the most money raised? What’s the farthest someone’s travelled to come to the auction? Listen and find out.

You can learn more about Rotary’s auction, including how to drop off items, details on preview night and logistics for Saturday, July 6th at: http://www.bainbridgerotaryauction.org/.

Rotary also is always looking for more auction volunteers! To sign up, please visit: http://www.bainbridgerotaryauction.org/volunteer/volunteer-sign-up-form/

Credits: BCB host and audio tech: Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

Poetry fans will gain new insight into Emily Dickinson from the William Luce play, Belle of Amherst, being presented by Island Theatre at the Library on Saturday and Sunday June 15 and 16 at 7:30.

Composed almost entirely in her own words from letters painstakingly researched by the playwright, this whimsical one-woman show offers not only readings of Dickinson's poems but a compelling picture of the poet, her wry wit, the possible reasons behind some of her life choices, and what life was like for an intelligent and creative woman in mid-1800's New England.

Listen here as Jennifer Hodges, who plays Dickinson in this reading, and Steve Stolee, director of the show, share some of what they've discovered about the contemporary implications of this elusive character in the process of putting together this production.

.. and be sure to come see why Emily Dickinson's legacy -- her poetry, her courage, and the fascinating life of seclusion she chose -- still has relevance today. That's Belle of Amherst, Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16, 7:30 at the Bainbridge Public Library. Admission is free, but donations are always welcome. For more information, visit islandtheatre.org.

Credits: BCB host, audio editor, and publisher: Diane Walker.

Looking for climate action ideas you can implement right here on Bainbridge? Watch Paris to Pittsburgh and participate in a post-show idea exchange with Mayor Kol Medina and County Commissioner Charlotte Garrido: June 6, 7pm at the Bainbridge Public Library.

In this podcast, BCB's Chris Walker sits down with Mike Kelly, the BI leader of Citizens' Climate Lobby, to discuss this enlightening film, which contains inspiring interviews with people across the nation who are making a difference in their communities.

The movie will be shown at the Library June 6 as part of the Movies that Matter Series sponsored by Citizens' Climate Lobby, Sustainable Bainbridge, Climate Action Bainbridge, EcoAdapt, and Friends of Island Power.

Following the movie there will be a panel discussion led by Bainbridge Island Mayor Kol Medina and Kitsap County Commissioner Charlotte Garrido to share what’s currently being done locally and to envision together what additional actions we could be taking at the city and county level.

For more information, email bainbridge@citizensclimatelobby.org.

Credits: BCB Host: Chris Walker; Audio Editor and Publisher: Chris Walker

What progress is being made on the new sign regulations? What actions are being taken in response to the Affordable Housing Task Force report? These are just two of the topics considered in this month's interview with City Manager Morgan Smith and Bainbridge Island's new Code Compliance Officer, Aaron Pool.

Join us as the City of Bainbridge and BCB continue their regular podcast series to share information about what’s happening at City Hall. In this, our second episode, we'll hear about the many pros and cons our council is weighing as they evaluate proposed solutions to the proliferation of sandwich boards and other signs around town. Note: City Council will hold a study session on this issue on June 18th at 6pm at City Hall, so if you have thoughts on this subject be sure to send in your feedback. A note to council@bainbridgewa.gov will send a blanket email to all Council members .

Listeners will also get an update on the Affordable Housing Task Force recommendations that were issued last year. You'll learn what the City is working on, how the Suzuki affordable housing project is going, and how the state's new ADU regulations may help alleviate some affordable housing issues.

Other topics of interest include the Council retreat being held this Friday, May 31, at BIMA (open to the public); the newly expanded service hours for planning and building appointments; and the upcoming Cultural Funding Grants.

These podcasts are intended to help us as a community be informed and involved in city activities. If you would like to submit a question or topic for a future podcast, please email the city’s Communications Coordinator, Kristen Drew, at: kdrew@bainbridgewa.gov.

Credits: BCB host and audio tech: Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

Looking for community service opportunities for your family and kids? KiDiMu and Helpline House are sponsoring a joint food bank volunteer activity June 8 from 10:30 - 2.

In this podcast, BCB host Christina Hulet sits down with KiDiMu’s Executive Director, Susie Burdick, and Education Director, Lauren Henry, as well as Helpline House’s Executive Director, Maria Metzler, to talk about “KiDiMu in the Community: Helping at Helpline House.” Listen here to learn how this event and the Helpline House Summer Helpers program can help parents build community connections and raise their children to be active contributors to the world around them.

KiDiMu is also hosting its annual anniversary celebration, Play Day at the Museum, this Saturday, June 1 from 10 - 4. Play Day features a family fun walk, arts & crafts, fun performances and all for $1 admission. Register in advance at Play Day at the Museum to get your free KiDiMu t-shirt.

To sign up for the “KiDiMu in Community” event, visit https://www.kidimu.org/event/kidimu-in-the-community-helping-at-the-helpline-house/

For more information on events and activities at Helpline House, please visit https://www.helplinehouse.org/

Credits: BCB host and audio tech: Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

Come watch the documentary film “End Game” May 29 at BIMA and stay for a discussion with local support providers. Ignoring death doesn’t make it not happen, so why not learn what kind of options you and your love ones have.

Listen here as Elizabeth Coplan discusses "End Game", an Academy Award nominated film, which helps open up the discussion about end-of-life planning. Ms. Coplan, a 30 year Bainbridge resident, is a playwright, author, and founder of Grief Dialogues, which uses theatre to approach dying and death. After the 40 minute showing of the film, there will be a panel discussion with eminent experts in the field. Among them are Dr. Sharon Stanley and Karen Vargas who, also, live on the Island and will talk about local resource support, such as Island Volunteer Caregivers.

This free community event is open to all ages and stages in life. It is never too soon to confront our questions and fears about about this all-to-human process. People are beginning to realize that they don't want to burden their families with difficult health decision or financial hardships towards the end of life. Learn about palliative care, which improves the quality of life for those with serious illnesses, and hospice.

Come to the Bainbridge Island Art Museum auditorium on Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. to see this film and stay to join in the question and answer session about end-of-life planning and resources.

There will also be a screening of "End Game" in Seattle on Tuesday May 28, 7 p.m. at Kane Hall, U. of W., also with a panel discussion to follow.

Reserve your seat at Brown Paper tickets or go to griefdialogues.com. Seating is limited at BIMA, so be sure to reserve your seat early."

Credits: BCB Host: Carolyn Goad; BCB audio editor and publisher: Chris Walker

In an attempt to curb climate change, increasing numbers of young people are being helped by Our Children’s Trust to sue the federal and some state governments, asserting that government’s failure to take action has violated their constitutional right to life, liberty and property. Learn more about Our Children’s Trust when the Climate and Energy Forum meets June 1 at the Eagle Harbor Congregation Church.

Young people across the globe know their generation (known as Generation Z) is tasked with implementing solutions to combat climate change. Their environmental advocacy takes many forms, but recently, increasing numbers of young people are turning to the Constitution for support of their efforts.

 Our Children’s Trust advocates for the constitutional right to a stable climate and seeks court ordered climate recovery plans.

Come learn more from Our Children’s Trust senior staff attorney, Andrea Rogers, along with a local plaintiff, and Charlotte Larson-Freeman, a Bainbridge Island High School student and activist. Presenters will describe the federal suit filed in 2015, Juliana v U.S., which asserts that government actions have not only violated the youngest generation’s constitutional rights but also failed to protect public trust resources.

To learn more about the Our Children’s Trust, log on to: ourchildrenstrust.org.

Credits: BCB host Jo Jenkins; audio tech, editor and publisher Chris Walker.

“Mischief & Craft” is the title of Gigi Godfrey’s art show opening Friday, June 7th in the Bainbridge Island Library. The title comes from a chapter in the book Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness by Peter Godfrey-Smith (no relation). 

Why did Gigi take the title of her art show from a book about octopuses? She met Eleanora, an octopus, at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center and chose her as a subject.

Gigi, formally trained as a cardiac nurse, is drawn to subjects displaying some sort of rhythm—whether in the way the light patterns form, the shapes link together, or the weaving of color harmony. She’s happiest staying loose with the brush and leaving unfinished work to show through—creating a trail of the evolution.  Color and texture are the real appeal for Gigi. “When searching for the right color value and temperature, I tend to leave all the marks on the final work, showing the decision process, which I call ‘painting out loud’”. 

You’ll see Eleanora and more of Gigi’s work at the upcoming Library Art Show on Bainbridge Island.  Opening reception is Friday June 7th from 5-7 pm.  

Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Chris Walker

Did you know Seattle Grunge Rock Bands had their roots on Bainbridge Island? Learn more about the BI teen music scene at the Historical Museum's Fearless Music exhibit, opening May 27th!

Fearless Music, an upcoming exhibit at the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum (BIHM), celebrates the independent teen music scene on Bainbridge from 1980 to 2018.

While many people are familiar with Seattle's grunge scene, they may not know that many other accomplished bands emerged from the island.  During the nearly four decades covered by this exhibit, the Island served as a breeding ground for creative, curious, and resourceful youth whose music has influenced regional and national sounds. Their bands covered genres ranging from punk to rock to heavy metal and more, but all shared the theme of a dedicated do-it-yourself approach.

Listen here as BIHM Executive Director Brianna Kosowitz and Guest Curator Merilee Mostov talk about these hard working teens who composed and produced their own music, booked and managed their own concerts on and off island, and designed their own graphics and fanzines.  They also describe some of the interesting artifacts on display and give details about this truly interactive exhibit.   

Fearless Music opens May 27th and runs through Labor Day.  For more information, visit the Historical Museum website, https://bainbridgehistory.org/

Credits: BCB host and audio tech: Sandy Schubach; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker. Intro and extro sound clips from PUD Ragna Rock n'Roll.

Did you know Seattle Grunge Rock Bands had their roots on Bainbridge Island? Learn more about the BI teen music scene at the Historical Museum's Fearless Music exhibit, opening May 27th!

Fearless Music, an upcoming exhibit at the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum, celebrates the independent teen music scene on Bainbridge from 1980 to 2018.

While many people are familiar with Seattle's grunge scene, they may not know that many other accomplished bands emerged from the island.  During the nearly four decades covered by this exhibit, the Island served as a breeding ground for creative, curious, and resourceful youth whose music has influenced regional and national sounds. Their bands covered genres ranging from punk to rock to heavy metal and more, but all shared the theme of a dedicated do-it-yourself approach.

Listen here as Bainbridge Historical Museum Executive Director Brianna Kosowitz and Guest Curator Merilee Mostov talk about these hard working teens who composed and produced their own music, booked and managed their own concerts on and off island, and designed their own graphics and fanzines.  They also describe some of the interesting artifacts on display and give details about this truly interactive exhibit.   

Fearless Music open May 27th and runs through Labor Day.  More info on their website, https://bainbridgehistory.org/

Credits: BCB host and audio tech: Sandy Schubach; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker. Intro and extro: Nirvana, "Smells Like Teen Spirit."

Experience music, performances, exhibits, food and the joy of community at this year’s “Culture Celebration: What’s Your Story?” event on Thursday, May 23rd at Woodward Middle School from 5-8pm.

In celebration of the many diverse cultures that make up our island, the school district’s Multicultural Advisory Council is hosting an evening of delight, diversity and inclusion on Bainbridge.

Listen to this podcast as Katy Curtis, Chasity Malatesta, Joyce Nishimura and Karen Vargas, four of the event’s organizers, talk about how Bainbridge can create a more connected and welcoming community to all, and why this is particularly important for our youth.

This is a free, family-friendly event with activities for all ages and many opportunities to connect as a community. Come join the celebration!

Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; audio editor: Diane Walker; publisher Chris Walker.

Join the community discussion about how Bainbridge Island can adapt to climate change at the Climate and Energy Forum on Tuesday May 21 at 7pm at the Good Egg. Speakers: Lara Hansen from EcoAdapt, Stacey Nordgren from Foresight Partners Consulting and James Rufo-Hill from the City of Seattle present brief talks on the Bainbridge Island Climate Impact Assessment and the Climate Change Advisory Committee’s recommendations. Presentations will be followed by an engaging group discussion to solicit ideas from the community.

Participants are encouraged to download and read the Bainbridge Island Climate Impact Assessment prior to attending.

https://www.cakex.org/sites/default/files/documents/BICIA%20Final%2020%20July%202016.pdf

The Good Egg’s doors will open at 6pm and food will be available. The Good Egg in located in the Winslow Green, 140 Winslow Way West.

To learn more about the Climate and Energy Forum, visit www.bainbridgeislandforum.org

Credits: BCB Host: Jo Jenkins; BCB audio tech, editor and publisher: Chris Walker

Have you ever wanted a quick and easy way to contribute to your community's wellbeing?  Open from May 15-June 16, the Bainbridge Community Foundation's online Giving Page provides the perfect opportunity for you to help support the agencies and organizations that help so many on our island. With just a few clicks you can give $10 or up to $10,000 to the cause or project nearest and dearest to your heart.

In this podcast Debbie Kuffel, Program and Finance Officer for BCF, and Lynn Agnew, current co-chair of the grants committee and board trustee, explain the organization's mission to meet community needs through their annual grants cycle. Grant monies support projects and programs in animal welfare, education, environment, health, housing and human services, public and societal benefit, and recreation.

The online giving page, www.BainbridgeGives.org, will be open May 15th through June 16th in conjunction with their annual grants cycle. For more information you can call Bainbridge Community Foundation at 206-842-0433, or check out their website: www.bainbridgecf.org

Credits: BCB host and audio tech: Sandy Schubach; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

Matt Glenn, one of the proprietors of Highside Distilling, joins BCB host Bob Ross on Tastes of Bainbridge to discuss his family’s decision to move full time into the craft beverage industry.  

Inspired by a trip to the Highlands region of Scotland, the idea for starting this new business with his parents Helen and Jeff was born.  Subsequent trips to Scotland clarified their vision, and a firm commitment was made to open their establishment on Bainbridge Island. A new addition to the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market, Matt discusses their unique approach to making gin, the various aromatics used, their venture into Amaro’s, and plans to eventually make quality whiskies.

For further information, surf to https://www.highsidedistilling.com/  or visit 8895 Three Tree Lane NE during their business hours.  See the website for hours.

The Bainbridge Island Farmers market is located between City Hall and Bainbridge Performing Arts on Saturdays 9am to 1pm.

Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher, Chris Walker.

In this, his second in a series of podcasts with BCB, Interim Police Chief Jeff Horn invites us to a swearing-in ceremony for local officers May 14, discusses safe practices for pedestrians and bikers, and shares thoughts on recent events.

National Police Week, which  begins on May 12th, honors policemen nationwide who have died in the line of duty. This year there will be a swearing-in ceremony for local officers -- including Officer Whitney, the station's new bloodhound -- at City Hall on Tuesday, May 14 at 6pm. This event is open to the public.

In addition, Chief Horn reminds bikers they're expected to follow the same rules as cars, and he pays homage to the concerted community effort expended in the recent search for a missing community member with dementia.

Chief Horn has been with the department since 2014 as deputy chief and is now serving as interim chief. If you would like to send in a question for him and the department to respond to in his next podcast, please visit BIPD’s facebook page or contact Carla Sias, Community Resource Officer, at csias@bainbridgewa.gov.

And if you're interested in joining the Bainbridge Island Police, BIPD is hiring new officers. For more information, visit BIPD’s website at: http://www.bainbridgewa.gov/849/Police-Employment.

Credits: BCB host and audio tech: Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

Ready, Set, Go! The Fourth Annual Trillium Trail Run starts at 9:30 am on Saturday May 11 at Battle Point Park, and ends with food and live music from Seattle band Mud Junket. Don't miss it!

As the island’s only organized and supported trail run, the Trillium Trail Run offers both 5k and 10k options, exploring the Forest to Sky Trail and the Grand Forest. Named for the trillium flowers that bloom in May, the run is family friendly and all proceeds support the Bainbridge Parks Foundation’s efforts to maintain and expand the island’s vast and beautiful network of trails.

Both the 5k and 10k runs start at 9:30am on Saturday, May 11; on-site registration opens at Battle Point Park at 8:30am. Proceeds from food sales at the post-run festivities will support the new KidsUp! Playground.

For more information and to register, log on to www.biparksfoundation.org.

Credits: BCB host: Jo Jenkins; audio tech: Justin Lynn; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

One of the worlds most influential guitarists, weekly open mics, workshops for teens, dance parties and more! It’s all part of this month's offerings from Weave Presents at Rolling Bay Hall, beginning this Friday, May 3 with World music Grammy Award Nominee Trio Brasileiro.

Join host Justin Wayne Lynn as he chats with executive director Liza Pascal of WEAVE Presents. Together they’ll talk about Weave Presents's entire schedule for the month of May, and share the organization's philosophy and summer plans as well.

For more information, visit http://www.weavepresents.org.

Credits: BCB host and audio tech: Justin Lynn; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

Theater of the Absurd meets Swedish pop sensation ABBA: Be prepared to laugh as murder, mayhem, and infinite innuendo ensue in 27 Short Plays About Being Murdered in a Hotel by ABBA, opening May10 at Rolling Bay Hall.

Written by William Razavi and staged by The Lesser Known Players, ABBA is filled with sly cinematic references, offbeat humor, and just a trace of existential angst. In it a zany cast of characters, including a mad scientist, a motivational speaker, an itinerant citrus salesman, an illusionist, two British blue-bloods and a young samurai warrior meet their fates in an alchemy of the absurd that combines philosophy, literature, weaponry, and music into a whole new level of thought-provoking fun. Featuring a suitably dark, ABBA-inspired original score by Seattle composer Jon Brenner.

Join Host Justin Wayne Lynn as he chats with the ABBA cast and crew in search of answers to questions like “is this a true story?” and “what DOES happen when a Swede finds a Katana?”

27 Short Plays About Being Murdered in a Hotel by ABBA opens at  Rolling Bay Hall May 10th and runs through the 19th with shows Friday and Saturday at 7:30, Sunday matinees at 2:30, and a pay-what-you-can preview on Thursday, May 9. The playwright will be on hand to answer questions after the show May 10, 11 and 12. For tickets and information visit http://www.lesserknownplayers.org/.

Credits: BCB host and audio tech: Justin Lynn; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

Fans of the Finnriver Cider Garden in Chimacum will be thrilled to hear their fabulous ciders are now available at the Bainbridge Island Farmers Market. Listen here to learn more about their organic farming and fermenting activities.

In this podcast Molly Fallon, one of the Cider Garden managers, talks about their array of seasonal ciders and fruit wines and the several experiences one can have at the Cidery, from tasting to tours to exceptional culinary delights.

Molly also discusses the beautiful art work by local artists for their labels.  Stop by the Farmers Market to sample their ciders every Saturday, or you can visit their farm and cidery. Located in Chimacum, Washington, the farm is open 12 - 9 pm daily.  Check out their website at www.finnriver.com.

Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher; Diane Walker.

Join us as the City of Bainbridge and BCB kick off a regular podcast series to share information about what’s happening at City Hall. In this first episode, City Manager Morgan Smith and Public Works Director Barry Loveless discuss the new police station and various transportation projects.

In March, the City Council approved the purchase of the Harrison Medical Center building to co-locate our police station and municipal court. Listen here to learn why this was a priority, how the project will be financed, and some of the lessons learned through the process.

We also learn more about the construction project at the ferry dock, the new roundabouts planned by the state for 305, and the city’s new sustainable transportation initiative, being considered in response to last year's failed Safe Mobility Levy.

These podcasts are intended to help us as a community be informed and involved in city activities. If you would like to submit a question or topic for a future podcast, please email the city’s Communication Coordinator, Kristen Drew, at: kdrew@bainbridgewa.gov.

Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

Due to an unusually dry March, there have already been over 50 wildfires in Western Washington; several in Kitsap County. So how do we here on Bainbridge Island protect our homes and neighborhoods?

As we move into the dry season, wildfires become an increasing concern. Listen here as Fire Chief Hank Teran and Fire Marshal Jared Moravec tell us how we can help protect against wildfires.

The Bainbridge Island Fire Department has put a number of measures in place to encourage wildfire prevention, legislation, mitigation and education. Learn more by listening here, and be sure to visit BIFD.org to learn more about FireSafe, the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and what you can do as an individual to help keep your property safe.

In this interview Denise Dumouchel, Executive Director of BARN, shares her love of BARN, of volunteers, and of poetry with BCB host Bob Ross.

Reflecting on her first year in her new role, Denise discusses her passionate commitment to the concept of volunteerism and shares her observations about how important it is to BARN and to the broader Bainbridge Island Community.

Listen through to the end to hear a delightfully Seussian poem called Gratitude that she wrote and recently shared with BARN members and visitors at an event honoring volunteers.

Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

A Greek island, a mother, a daughter, a wedding, three possible dads, and the music of ABBA: Mamma Mia opens May 3 at Bainbridge Performing Arts -- don't miss the fun!

In this podcast, BCB host and BPA veteran Justin Lynn talks with Mamma Mia stars Hannah Knap-Jenkins, who plays daughter Sophie, and Wayne Purves, Matt Eldridge, and Timothy Glynn, who play her three possible dads.

Listen here and learn about their characters, their director, their sets and costumes and what to expect from BPA's new production of this iconic show.

Performances run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays May 3-19 with a Pay-What-You-Can Preview Thursday evening May 2. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30; Sunday matinees start at 3, and First Saturday $5 Teen Tickets are available for Saturday evening, May 4. Purchase your tickets online at BainbridgePerformingArts.org.

What can a neuropsychologist/stand-up comedian teach us about substance abuse prevention, and how ARE Bainbridge Island teens dealing with stress? Learn more Thursday evening, 7pm at the BHS Commons, and Saturday from 1-3:30 at the BHS Library.

A Better High: Supporting Teens in Reducing Their Stress (and Ours)

Join Matt Bellace, PhD - acclaimed author, neuropsychologist and stand-up comedian - as he uses research and humor to discuss brain science-based approach to substance abuse prevention. Learn how to support young people in both words and actions - through effective communication about sensitive issues and natural highs - to help them make healthy choices. Gain a better understanding of the teen brain and learn how to foster self-control and resilience. Recommended for parents, educators and teens. 

This event, sponsored by Raising Resilience, is a part of the sixth community Summit for Youth, presented in partnership with The Alliance for Youth and made possible by BISD, BCF, BYS, Helpline House and OCFA. 

Register at raisingresilience.org. Tickets are $15 or "pay what you can." 

Summit for Youth: We're Better Together 

The Alliance for Youth invites the community for an afternoon of interactive workshops and discussions facilitated by Clay Roberts, Ph.D. Join us for a genuine chance to listen to our youth, foster new connections and make plans for positive culture change on Bainbridge Island, featuring Power Planning and Teens-Talk Community Conversation with youth, young leaders and caring adults.

This free event is made possible by The Alliance for Youth, BISD, BCF, BYS, Helpline House, OCFA and Raising Resilience. Registration required (space limited). Recommended for teens (14 and up), parents, educators and interested community members. 

Register at: alliance4youth.org

If you have historical documents pertaining to the history of Bainbridge Island, the Bainbridge Island History Museum can digitize them for you. Come to Digitization Days, May 18 and 19 at the Bainbridge Island Library.

In this podcast BIHM Executive Director Brianna Kosowitz shares with us about the Museum's upcoming Digitization Days at the library.

The Bainbridge Island Historical Museum (BIHM) has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for a community digitization project to preserve the community’s history while expanding the museum’s collection. Now BIHM needs your help to preserve and build the island’s history by sharing your family histories, artifacts, and documents their Digitization Days weekend event.

Museum staff and volunteers will be on hand to capture brief oral histories about your documents and artifacts and scan them on site so they can be added to the Museum’s permanent collection. You’ll go home with the originals and digital copies on a thumb drive as well! 

The Museum is particularly interested in documents that inform the timber, maritime and agricultural history of Bainbridge Island, but will accept other types of materials as well; limit four items per person.

So don't miss Digitization Days, Saturday, May 18th 10AM-5PM & Sunday, May 19th 1-5PM. Questions? Please call the museum (206-842-2773)

Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio tech: Sandy Schubach; editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

If you're a big fan of mushrooms, you need to visit the new Patchwork Gardens booth at the Bainbridge Farmers Market.  Listen here to learn more about Russell Lawson and the many varieties of mushroom he sells at the market.

Whether you're in the mood for a giant oyster, king or shaggy mane mushroom, the Bainbridge Farmers Market is the place to be on Saturdays from 9 am - 1.  Listen here as Russell Lawson, proprietor of Patchwork Gardens, tells us what it takes to bring these and other fresh delights to the Market each weekend.  

A new vendor at the Market, Russell discusses his move into growing mushrooms, what motivated this change in farming for him, and how science and technology have played key roles in his success.

Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher; Diane Walker.

First presented with oil, brushes and canvas at the age of 10, artist Joan Clark has returned to painting after a long hiatus with charming results. Her paintings of people and animals open at the library on Friday, May 3.

Mainly self-taught, Joan’s influenced by the great Dutch Masters, Rembrandt & Vermeer to name a few. She loves Leonardo da Vinci and likes to paint from photos -- often images she finds in National Geographic Magazine.

But it was a photo of her granddaughter that got her back in the studio. At first it was hard, she didn’t think she was going to be able to do it. However, with perseverance, something she encourages other artists to do in tough spots, she realized she still had the skills, and she’s never looked back.

Joan’s show opens at the library as part of the community’s First Fridays Art Walk on Friday, May 3rd from 5:30-7 pm, and will be on display at the library for the month of May.

Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker

What does it mean for Bainbridge Island to reach 100% clean energy by 2040? What work is being performed in practice and in policy to help us reach this lofty goal? Find out April 20!

In this podcast, host Jo Jenkins visits with engineer Randal Samstag, architect Jason Wilkinson, and city council member Joe Deets to preview the upcoming Climate and Energy Forum on April 20, at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church from 10am to noon. We discuss the complexities of power generation and electricity use and how these topics relate to the island’s resiliency and local economy. With a slightly longer 2 hour format, the April forum aims to generate and examine local solutions through community engagement.

The April Forum features each of our guests, who will expand on this discussion by introducing innovative approaches to electricity generation, alternative clean sources of energy and how green buildings play a big part in an integrated solution. The Forum’s subject matter experts will present updates on the activities of the city’s climate change advisory committee and the city’s design policy improvements incorporating ideas from the Living Building Challenge.

For more information on the Climate and Energy Forum, visit: www.bainbridgeislandforum.org.

Credits: BCB host Jo Jenkins;audio tech: Bob Ross; audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker.

Can a political divide be crossed? John Ellis and Joel Underwood will play two arms negotiators in InD theatre's production of Lee Blessing's A Walk in the Woods. 7 pm at BIMA on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, April 18 - 28.

Set during the Cold War, the show examines the growing relationship of two patriots on opposing sides. This lighthearted drama tackles the question that still troubles us today: can we develop understanding despite our differing opinions?

Listen here as BCB host Justin Lynn talks with John and Joel about the show's real life inspirations, about working with director Ken Michaels, and how this 31-year-old piece still has relevance today.

This show will also play at Freehold in Seattle May 2-5. To reserve your free tickets for either venue, or to learn more about this surprisingly humorous play, visit indtheatre.org.

Credits: BCB host and audio tech: Justin Lynn; audio editor and publisher Diane Walker.

Worried about saving for the future? Come to the Financial Education Lecture Series sponsored by the Bainbridge Community Foundation and learn some proven success strategies.

Whether you're a young investor just getting started, close to retirement or somewhere in between, Paul Merriman believes there are plenty of proven strategies for wealth creation and retirement planning.

Merriman, a longtime islander and author of numerous books on investment and financial management, will lead a Spring Financial Education Lecture Series, presented by Bainbridge Community Foundation. The seminars, developed to make individual financial and donor education resources readily available to all islanders, will be held three consecutive Thursday evenings at the library.

The April 11 session is entitled Retirement 101. On April 18th, Two Funds for Life will highlight how to successfully launch a lifetime of thoughtful investing and financial health. And on April 25th a panel of professional advisors will share Tricks and Traps of Estate Planning.

The lectures are free of charge, but reservations are requested at the BCF website, www.bainbridgecf.org.  All seminars start at 7 pm at the Bainbridge Public Library. 

From traffic and homelessness to recruiting challenges and the new police station, interim Police Chief Jeff Horn has a lot on his plate. Learn more about Chief Horn and his background here.

In this first in a regular series of podcasts, Chief Horn tells BCB host Christina Hulet how he came to end up on Bainbridge and shares his thoughts on some of the issues and opportunities currently facing the island's police force.

In addition, the Bainbridge Island Police Department (BIPD) is hiring new officers. If interested, please visit BIPD’s website at: http://www.bainbridgewa.gov/849/Police-Employment

Chief Horn will be returning to BCB periodically. If you would like to send in a question for him and the department to respond to, please go to BIPD’s facebook page or contact Carla Sias, Community Resource Officer, at csias@bainbridgewa.gov.

Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

On Sunday, April 14th, from 1 to 4 pm, BARN is offering a Spring Sampler. Come explore the studios at BARN and get a chance to create -- and take home (or eat) -- an exciting array of crafts.

On that afternoon, all the studios will be open to the public, and every studio will have activities happening there, examples of things that have been made in the studio, and opportunities for you to explore your own creativity.

From hand pies and poems to wooden tops and fabric prints,  you're sure to find something to make and take home at BARN's Spring Sampler. Don't miss it!

Fascinated by fire trucks? BHS students get firsthand experience in fire fighting and emergency medical services from the Bainbridge Island Fire Department thanks to the BHS Career In program: Learn more here!

In this podcast BIFD Fire Chief Hank Teran, BIFD Volunteer Program Coordinator Jay Rosenberg, and BHS grad Finn Mander share their observations about this exciting program.

You'll learn what it takes to become a cadet, what equipment they'll use, what activities they'll be participating in, and about the benefits to the students and the community.

You'll also hear from former cadet Finn Mander -- now a BIFD volunteer -- about why he loved the program and why he elected to pursue EMT training after graduation.

Humanities scholar and author Clay Jenkinson returns to Bainbridge April 10 to play renowned photographer Edward S. Curtis in a fundraiser for the Bainbridge Island Historical museum.

Between 1900 and 1930, Edward Curtis traveled deep into the American West and lived among dozens of Native American tribes. He studied the ways of life of over 80 Native cultures, producing over 40,000 glass plate negatives, 10,000 wax cylinder recordings, 4,000 pages of anthropological text, and a feature-length film. 

Listen here as Brianna Kosowitz, Executive Director of the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum, gives details about what to expect when Jenkinson presents Curtis at the event. She also shares some of the controversial issues around Curtis’s work, such as the use of props, cultural appropriation, and the divulging of cultural secrets.

An Evening with Edward S. Curtis as portrayed by Clay Jenkinson will be held at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Wednesday, April 10^th.  The event starts at 7:30, preceded by cash bar.  Tickets are $125 per person, or $100 for members and their guests.  Purchase tickets here, or call the Historical Museum at 206 842-2773.

Credits: BCB host: Sandy Schubach; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; Social media: Jen St. Louis.

Steven Fogell's new play, Veil, is a dark adult comedy/drama that reveals the secrets of two families brought together for a wedding. Exploring family relationships, the health industry, and the complexities of confidences, the play opens April 4 at Rolling Bay Hall.

Though written over a period of four months, Veil has been five years in the making, with steps including test readings during the process, a professional stage reading, and a workshop production before introducing it to this particular set of actors. And still it continues to evolve in response to the insights of the actors as they come to know and own their characters.

Listen here as playwright Steven Fogell, production and costume manager Dawn Janow, and stage manager Tim Crist give us insight into the long and complex process of writing a play and bringing it to the stage, and share their excitement over this powerful new production.

The play opens Thursday, April 4^th, 7:30 pm at Rolling Bay Hall and runs for two weekends: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 with Sunday matinee performances at 2 pm. For tickets and more information visit https://m.bpt.me/event/4070736.

This week islander Andrea Hunt joins us on Who’s on Bainbridge to discuss her lifelong connection to swimming and the important part it plays in her every day life.

In this podcast Andy tells BCB host Bob Ross about the very active Bainbridge Island Masters Swimming program (called BAM), about its award-winning coach, April Cheadle, and why swimming  is so important to many islanders.  

Listen here to learn how a master swimmer trains, both in and out of the water, and about the lifetime benefits of swimming -- whether or not you choose to compete.

For more about BAM, visit www.bainbridgeaquaticmasters.com

Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; audio editor: Chris Walker;  publisher: Diane Walker; social media Jen St. Louis.

The Dynamic Aging Summit on March 29^th, sponsored by Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District, will feature 3 inspirational speakers who will share their wisdom and knowledge of how to age with purpose, contribution and legacy.

Did you know? 2/3 of people who have ever lived past 65 are alive today!  These exciting cultural changes and thinking about the potential of growing older will be topics of this full-day conference being held at Clearwater Casino Event Center in Suquamish.

Keynote speaker Richard Leider is one of the pioneering thought leaders who will talk about the Power of Purpose in life.  Leadership expert, acclaimed author and poet, Gloria Burgess, will talk about the power of Legacy.  The third dynamic speaker is Bainbridge Islander Marilyn Loy Every, the founder of Sagessence and co-chair of Sage-ing International. 

This conference will also include interactive workshops, many resources and a roll-out of exciting new opportunities through BI Parks.  Listen here as Sue Barrington, Adult Active Programming Manager for BI Parks, shares what to expect from the conference, and her own thoughts on how this time of life can be meaningful in so many ways. 

The Dynamic Aging Summit Conference is Friday, March 29^th, from 9 to 5 PM at Clearwater Casino Events Center in Suquamish.  The conference fee of $99 includes lunch, snacks, materials and a special bonus.  Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.biparks.org, at Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center, or by calling Sue Barrington at 206-842-2306, ext. 140.

Credits: BCB host: Betsy Lydle Smith; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Actor Molly Malcolm Hayner grew up on Bainbridge Island, majored in theater at U.W., and has been acting in Barcelona, Spain for twenty years.

Molly, who speaks English, Spanish and Catalan, has worked on a variety of international film and television projects. This year saw her playing Billy Connolly’s wife, Michelle, in the Hollywood production Wild Oats, starring Shirley MacLaine and Jessica Lange. She also took on a leading role in Jose Pozo’s feature, Nick. Additional credits include the Emmy-nominated British TV Series, Any Human Heart, and the Atresmedia/BBC Worldwide Series, The Refugees. 

TV Movies include Stevie and Hidden Camera and she has been seen in features such as The Machinist, The Kovak Box, Red Lights and Roger Gual’s Tasting Menu.

In this podcast Molly tells BCB host Betsy Lydle Smith how creating voices around the family dinner table as a child helped lead to a successful career doing voiceovers for cartoons and commercials in addition to her screen work. She lets us know some little-known facts about acting on screen, and offers some tips for aspiring actors as well.

In addition, Molly reflects on her life as a mother of two in Barcelona, and shares what she and her children love about both that city and Bainbridge Island, where she brings them every summer to visit her parents, Catherine and Jim Hayner.

Look for Molly in her upcoming movie, Primacy, and find out more by visiting http://www.mollymalcolm.com and theamericanvoiceoverwoman.com.

Credits: BCB host: Betsy Lydle Smith; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media Jen St. Louis.

Curious about the artist behind the new murals in the ferry terminal? Meet Cynthia Lait when her new exhibit opens at the Bainbridge Island Library on Friday Evening, April 5th.

Ever since Cynthia Lait can remember, she’s been creating art. From drawing horses as a child, to rising early as a young mother to get some studio time before getting her kids off to school and herself to work to her current situation of having her studio set up the way she likes it, Cynthia likes to be creative.

She took the occasional art class in high school, but when it came time for college she chose to become a chemical engineer, a degree that informs her creativity process more than one would think. With her children now grown she now has time for a more serious studio practice.

She’s inspired by nature; memories of a walk in the woods, playing at the beach. She’s inspired by movement; the changes in color and shape as an object moves. And she’s inspired by patterns; the evident and not-so-evident, the beginnings, middles and endings.

For her collage work she paints Japanese papers with vibrant colors then cuts, arranges and re-arranges these pieces of paper until it resonates. She likes the definition of the clean edges so that the work takes on more graphical style.

Come meet Cynthia at the Bainbridge Library when her show opens Friday, April 5, from 5:30 to 7 pm. For more of her work, visit http://www.cynthialait.com.

Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Curious about the new playground at Battle Point Park? Hear what's in store for the children of Bainbridge, and how you can help it come to pass.

In this podcast, BCB host Christina Hulet sits down with Barbara Trafton, Executive Director of the Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation, and two members of the Parks District Advisory Committee and KidsUp Campaign, Curt Thomas and Stephanie Page.

Together, they talk about why the existing playground needs updating. We also learn about the new design elements being considered, including a large “ferry boat” play structure that speaks to our Pacific Northwest and Bainbridge roots.

This project is a collaborative effort between the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District, the Parks Foundation and a citizen’s advisory committee.

It is also a community effort. There are many ways to get involved. If interested, you can join the campaign committee, submit design ideas, and donate. For more information, please visit the BI Parks Foundation website or the Park District website.

Credits: BCB host Christina Hulet; publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Bainbridge Islander Lynn Brunelle has authored 45 books, won 4 Emmys, and has a Muppet created in her likeness especially for her. Listen here to learn how her passions for art, for science, and for kids inspired her incredible career.

Born in Maine, Lynn spent time with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, edited children's books for Scientific American and Workman Press, worked with the Muppets and New York's Museum of Natural History, and then came to Seattle to write Emmy-award-winning scripts for Bill Nye the Science Guy.

In this podcast Lynn talks with fellow Island Treasure John Ellis about her childhood in Maine, her passion for finding fun and artistic ways to share information with children, and her love for Bainbridge Island and its people.

To learn more about Lynn and other Island Treasures, visit IslandTreasureAwards.org.

Credits: BCB guest host: John Ellis; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media Jen St. Louis.

What is happening at the Federal and Washington State levels to address climate change, and how can you get involved? On Wednesday, March 13th, the Climate & Energy Forum will host a discussion about the new policy proposals underway and steps individuals can take.

In January, the Forum helped us understand the latest climate science and recent reports from organizations such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Now, the forum will focus on local solutions and action. Beginning in March through June, join community members in a conversation about how we can do our part, both at the legislative level and on a personal level, to reduce our carbon emissions.

In this podcast, BCB host Christina Hulet sits down with forum presenters Brian Anderson of Climate Action Bainbridge and Mike Kelly of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Together, they talk about this event, about the Green New Deal now being considered at the federal level, about several bills before the Washington State Legislature this session, and about some steps they're personally taking to shrink the carbon footprint. You'll also learn how you can add your input to the bills currently before the legislature.

So don't miss the next Climate and Energy Forum: 7pm at the Good Egg on Wednesday, March 13th. For more information on the Climate and Energy Forum visit www.bainbridgeislandforum.org.

Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Curious about how the quality and quantity of the water we use affects the environment around us? The Association of Bainbridge Communities will work to answer that question at its 16th Environmental Conference, March 10 from 12:30 to 5 at Islandwood.

At this conference, entitled Wells to Whales: Protecting our Water, local experts will share knowledge on a variety of water-related topics. In addition to covering subjects like green design, the impact of pollutants, and what you can do to help improve water quality, there will be exhibits and workshops covering topics like how rain gardens can reduce Sound pollution, how planned development can reduce the impact of our housing growth, and how COBI can model the effects of wetlands and floodplains.

Listen here as environmental activist Wayne Daley tells us more about what to expect from the conference, the workshops, and the field trips that are planned in association with the conference.

For tickets (which are only $5) and information visit https://islandwood.org/event/association-bainbridge-communities-environmental-conference

Credits: BCB host and audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Bainbridge Islander Steve Stolee, founder and president of Island Theatre, has been named one of our newest Island Treasures.  As an actor, photographer, designer, director and videographer, Steve has been documenting Bainbridge Island, its stories, and its inhabitants for years. Listen here to find out what inspires him and how Island Theatre got its start.

Born in North Dakota, Steve spent his twenties in Alaska before coming to Bainbridge Island in 1979. Initially working in construction, his first appearance on the BPA stage was in 1981. Over time he was in a number of shows there, eventually serving on the board and getting involved with a number of intriguing projects before starting Island Theatre with Louise Mills.

In this podcast Steve talks with BCB host Diane Walker about his first camera, his first high school musical, how he got into video, and what it was like to find out, after years of filming interviews with Island Treasures, that he had finally been declared to be one.

Credits: BCB host, audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media Jen St. Louis.

What do a playwright, a freedom fighter, an assassin, and a queen have in common? Find out when you come to The Revolutionists, a delightful feminist comedy set in the French Revolution, opening at BPA March 8.

Set in the 1790s during the French Reign of Terror, The Revolutionists imagines a fictional conversation about power between four real life women who either had their power taken, or never had any in the first place. 

In this podcast BCB host Justin Wayne Lynn chats with the play's cast members -- Meg Wolf, Kerrie Thornton, Justine Stillwell and Callie Turner -- about what happens when those who are oppressed choose to control their own narrative.

As together they share the challenges of presenting these dark stories in a comedic light, we also learn what it takes to play a historical figure, how to deal with pesky journalists, and we get to hear about all the amazing period costumes designed by master costumer Barbara Klingberg.  

The Revolutionists, written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Kate Carruthers, is playing at Bainbridge Performing Arts March 8th through the 24th, with a pay-what-you-can preview on the 7th. Shows are every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and sundays at 3:00. For tickets or more information, visit www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org. 

Credits: BCB host: Justin Lynn; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.