Barb Trafton, Executive Director of the Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation leads a group of inspired experts to discuss the new management plan for the Moritani Preserve in this episode of What's Up Bainbridge.

Joined by Maryann Kirby, Landscape Designer and Chair of the Friends of Moritani Preserve, Malloree Weinheimer, CEO of Chickadee Forestry and Jay  Kinney, Elected Commissioner of the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District, they present a conversation about the pocket forest,  including its history and the goals of the new management plan and community engagement to support a climate-resilient forest in this beloved Winslow open-space.

This podcast is part of the community conversation for the Associated Bainbridge Communities 2021 Environmental Conference: The Future of Our Forests-- Bainbridge island and the Climate Crisis

https://islandwood.org/get-involved-with-environmental-steam-education/2021-abc-conference/

Credits: BCB host, Barb Trafton; audio editor, Keith Doughty; and publisher, Bob Ross.

Italian Chefs Sharon Gargani and her son, Alessandro join us on What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss their upcoming BARN Studio Arts Florentine Cooking Class.  The class which is now open for registration can be found at the BARN website:  https://bainbridgebarn.org  Go to Classes/Events and scroll down to Kitchen Arts.  The class is listed as Florentine Cooking Class (Online).

In this podcast, Sharon and Alessandro discuss their love of Italian food, the connection to culture and the history of Tuscany.  They also share some of the recipes that will be used in the class which includes a Florentine favorite called Tagliatelle del Magnifico.  This thin fettuccine recipe in a citrus zest sauce and inspired by an important renaissance dish is named after Lorenzo il Magnifico.

Alessandro talks about one aspect of the class which is unique, creative and an adventure to look forward to:  They will be taking us on a recorded visit to the local market to acquire the ingredients for the class, showing how they select items, interact with the farmers and vendors and make the purchase.  This will be an opportunity to learn a little ‘culinary/market Italian’ and sense the delightful interaction and dialogue that occurs at the daily mercato visit, a lovely Italian tradition.

Credits: BCB Host Bob Ross, Audio Editor Keith Doughty, Publisher Bob Ross

Arts & Humanities Bainbridge (AHB) has recently published a book by Michael Lisagor, “Personal Growth in the Time of COVID: What we can learn from prominent artist, writers, philosophers & musicians”.

This book contains a collection of essays from Mike’s musing of 34 well-known creative individuals. It is an inspirational book with uplifting and entertaining life lessons. In each story he weaves with humor his own journey to manage and survive these challenging times.

In this podcast you’ll hear Mike tell us what inspired him to write about these creative individuals. He also talks about how the pandemic has affected artists and what he has learned during this time. Mike believes that Art transforms lives and that setbacks are sometimes necessary to reset the creative energy. Mike is donating the royalties of his book to AHB.

To learn more about Mike Lisagor you may go to his website here

And you can reach him at mike@romancingthebuddha.com

His books are available at these sites:

Eagle Harbor Books (paperback): 

https://www.eagleharborbooks.com/book/9798574641170

Amazon (paperback or Kindle):

https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Growth-Time-COVID-philosophers/dp/B08QBY9P8Q/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1609708710&sr=8-2

PDF version of book:

https://www.shop.romancingthebuddha.com

Credits: BCB Host Sonia Scaer; Audio editor Keith Doughty; Publisher Bob Ross