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.