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Something to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutBirding Bainbridge IslandMark Salvadalenda and John Knox join us to talk about the book "Birding Bainbridge Island," which Mark wrote and John supplied most of the photos for. Mark talks about why he wrote the book, how he hopes it will be used, and offers a little taste of insight about locally observed species from the book. (Best viewed at https://youtube.com/biseniorcenter) Related link https://www.birdingbainbridge.org/ 2025-07-3140 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutCity, Parks look for ADA guidanceThe City of Bainbridge Island and Bainbridge Parks have teamed up to ask the public to help guide their transition plans for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn how you can participate. Related links: https://www.bainbridgeislandada.com/ ADATransitionPlan@bainbridgewa.gov 2025-07-2923 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutNew Senior & Community Center will Provide ResilienceWe hear from Consuelo Crow with King County Emergency Management, who is providing support for developing Resilience Hubs throughout the state, and Anne LeSage, the Emergency Manager for the City of Bainbridge Island. The goal is to build a hub that is not only valuable during times of disaster or emergency but can also provide services and support during “fair weather days,” helping to build community cohesion, neighborhood self-organizing, and strength. Related link: https://maps.seattle.gov/resilience-hubs 2025-07-2425 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutThis is Chance! Alaska’s 1964 earthquake and usScott James and Ann Cook of Bainbridge Prepares join Ann Lovejoy and others to discuss the BI Reads book by Bainbridge author Jon Mooallem. Check out more events -- including event with the author here: https://cityofbainbridgeisland.civilspace.io/en/projects/bi-reads 2025-07-2242 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutGardening with Ann LovejoyAnn & friends get together to discuss gardening tips. Watering, fertilizer throughout the growing season, use of sea water, weeding early and often, and summer pruning for fruit trees are among the topics. Check out Ann's blog: https://www.loghouseplants.com/blogs/greengardening/ 2025-07-1752 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutAbstract PhotographyIn this month's visit with a member of the Bainbridge Island Photo Club, Rob Wagoner shares abstract photos he's entered into international exhibitions. You can view the exhibition here: https://biseniorcenter.org/art-gallery/bi-photo-july-2025/ Related link: https://biphotoclub.org 2025-07-1550 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutPolitics with David HarrisonThis month: Trump and the Courts, what the Big Bill means, and forecasts for 2026 elections and beyond. David Harrison, founder of the Northwest Policy Center at the University of Washington, joins us to analyze the national political landscape. David's blog: https://ourunfinishedwork.blogspot.com/ 2025-07-1252 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutUpdate from Library CentralFederal budget cuts were the central focus of the American Library Association meeting in Philadelphia. Tressa Johnson, adult services librarian for the Kitsap Regional Library-Bainbridge Island, attended and shares her observations. Related links: KRL impact https://www.krl.org/blogs/post/impact-imls/ American Library Association https://ala.org 2025-07-1029 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutFarmer Kevin Block on Share the HarvestKevin, who runs Sol Farm LLC, spoke with Friends of the Farms Director Heather Burger, as he delivered fresh produce to Helpline House as part of the Friends of the Farms Share the Harvest program. 2025-07-1002 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutShare the HarvestFriends of the Farms has launched a program to support local farmers and our local food bank. Heather Burger, Friends of the Farms director, describes the need and how you can help. Related link: https://friendsofthefarms.org 2025-07-0720 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutBI Parks Comprehensive PlanMatt Keough, senior planner with Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District, updates us on the Parks Dept.'s planning process for the next six years and shares early results of their work. Related link: https://biparks.org/comprehensive-plan 2025-07-0327 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutHere Comes the Rotary AuctionVicki Browning, longtime Rotarian and auction volunteers, gives us the lowdown on this year's big event ... which is coming up July 12! Related link: https://bainbridgerotaryauction.org 2025-07-0114 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutKitsap property assessments and taxesCounty Assessor Phil Cook describes his office's role in distributing tax obligations, how the assessment process works, how you can appeal an assessment, and what exemptions are available. Related link: https://kitsap.gov/assessor 2025-06-2553 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutIn step with ... Helpline House food bankLianne Ristow, the Food Bank Manager at Helpline House, gives us an update on all things Helpline: services offered, donations needed, and how things are going in their temporary building. Related link: https://helplinehouse.org 2025-06-2324 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutIn step with... the Kitsap Area Agency on AgingStacey Smith, the director of the Kitsap Area Agency on Aging and Long-term care, tells us about all the support services her organization offers and how that fits in with the larger mission of the county. To learn more: https://www.kitsap.gov/hs/Pages/Aging-Landing.aspx All About WA Cares: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUCJX861NlA 2025-06-2029 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutPalouse photosRobert Ardinger shares photos taken during a June 2024 trip. He says that he uses photography to explore and better understand the places he visits and people he meets. Related link: https://biphotoclub.org 2025-06-1925 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutMedia Literacy and SafetyNetBridge is an intergenerational program aimed at educating populations like youth and elderly about internet safety and media literacy, where we address topics like learning how to recognize AI, phone and email scams, and how to verify sources in the media. Young people from Newport High School join us in the intergenerational presentation. 2025-06-1230 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutGrand Old FourthLindsay Browning of the Bainbridge Chamber and Courtney Oliver of Bainbridge Youth Services give us a heads up on the Grand Old Fourth on Bainbridge ... and how you can help! Related links: https://grandold4th.com https://www.askbys.org/fun-run/ 2025-06-1022 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutPolitics with David HarrisonDavid Harrison, the founder and executive director of the Northwest Policy Center at the University of Washington, joins us monthly to talk about the national political scene. His blog is https://ourunfinishedwork.blogspot.com/ 2025-06-0754 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutA local discussion about antisemitismStrong opinions about the play "A Family in Gaza" rocked Bainbridge Island last week. The play was canceled, then rescheduled. Today we discussed why staging such a play would be very distressful to some people who suspected it represented antisemitism. Those presenting the play disagree, saying it offers insight into how the war in Gaza is affecting individuals and families. Congregation Kol Shalom President Frank Commanday is our guest. 2025-06-0549 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutDiscussing ’On Tyranny’In this episode, we walk through Timothy Snyder's 2017 book "On Tyranny" Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century," and discuss the signs by which democracies fracture and what history tells us about how to avoid handing over our collective authority to a leader or party that claims to directly represent the will of the people. 2025-06-0348 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutFish War -- Tribes’ fight for treaty rightsRon Charles, past Chair of Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, and Josh Bagley, current Vice-Chair of Suquamish Tribe, join us to discuss the film Fish War, the 85-minute documentary describing the successful effort by tribes to affirm their treaty fishing rights and establish them as co-manager of the resource. Ron and Josh join us to talk about the state of fisheries in Puget Sound a community showing coming up Sun., June 8, at 6:30 pm., at Lynwood Theater. 2025-05-3132 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutVeterans more likely to be defraudedAARP reports that veterans, active-duty service members and their families are nearly 40% more likely than civilians to lose money to scams and fraud. Andy Meyer talks about the resources available to arm yourself against efforts to steal your money, personal identity and more. https://aarp.org/veterans https://aarp.org/VetsFraudCenter https://fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move/search-mover 2025-05-3155 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutGardening with Ann and RitaTopics include: Tomatoes, beans, and basil; Round-Up and other chemicals; the best tools for gardening, and more! 2025-05-2238 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutStanding Together BIFocused on a June 7 event at Lynwood Theatre, an ad-hoc group of local residents is seeking to build a strong sense of democratic community and unity of purpose on Bainbridge Island through education, advocacy, and compassion. Kathryn Lafond, Sandy Spears, and Mike Kelly join us. https://standingtogetherbi.org 2025-05-2030 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutFood ResilienceThere are lots of reasons to learn about food resilience—and with economic uncertainty joining other forms of emergency preparedness, we talk with Carol Appenzeller and John Fossett, co-leads of Bainbridge Prepares Food Resilience Team. Related links: All the info about the five ways to grow: Sign-up for details & notices of Veg Club events https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ThmXhjanKKwId_cqY0y9dL_HnWT8ta-Ta-NVchUPdrk/edit?usp=sharing Veg Club videos to make you a better grower at bit.ly/VegClubVideos ...2025-05-1738 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutThe Camino in PicturesInspired by the movie “The Way,” Tom Hansen has always wanted to travel to Northern Spain and Portugal and walk the Camino de Santiago. In this Something to Talk About he’ll share what he calls “a photographer’s dream trip,” focusing on the people, culture, history, and sights of this part of the world. To view the pictures: https://biseniorcenter.org/art-gallery/bi-photo-may-2025/ 2025-05-1546 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutPCHS plans Bainbridge ClinicBrynn Felix, Chief Corporate Affairs and Legal Officer of Peninsula Community Health Services, talks about plans to open a PCHS primary care clinic in Winslow Green. She also shares details on other projects PCHS is working on. Related link: https://www.pchsweb.org/ 2025-05-1023 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutBISCC chosen for well-being pilotBainbridge Island Senior/Community Center is among ten Washington state senior centers chosen for a pilot program to help older adults assess their well-being and identify simple steps they can take to improve their lives. James Firman, chief innovation officer and founder for BetterAge.net, joins us to describe the program’s goals and early findings. https://biseniorcenter.org/betterage 2025-05-0832 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutLong-term Care 101Dana Gargus, Kitsap County’s long-term care ombudsman, outlines what every elder and those who support them should know about the long-term care system. What is the difference between memory care, assisted living, and skilled care? What are the questions to ask when shopping for a facility? Most important: what will it cost ... and who pays? Related link: https://dshs.wa.gov 2025-05-061h 01Something to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutPolitics with DavidDavid Harrison, founder of the Northwest Policy Center at the University of Washington joins us to analyze the national political landscape. This month: — What the Supreme Court will and won’t do to block Trump — Budget, tax cuts and the debt ceiling — Who will lead the Democrats? To subscribe to David's email: dsh347@gmail.com 2025-05-0353 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutGroundwater Management on BainbridgeAs work on our city’s Comprehensive Plan update continues, a group has organized to ensure that the Council include valid Ground Water Management Plan as part of that 20-year forecast for land use, accommodating increased population, and more. Members of a citizens’ Water Resources Committee explain the hydrology of Bainbridge Island and describe their efforts to have a full review and public discussion of the Ground Water Management Plan before the Comprehensive Plan is adopted. Fact sheet: https://bainbridgewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15376/Groundwater-Fact-Sheet City website: https://bainbridgewa.gov/1320/Groundwater-Management-Plan 2025-05-0156 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutAsian American Heritage MonthWhile May is officially Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Bainbridge Island has been celebrating Asian American culture for decades—with joyful festivals, reunions, and gatherings that welcome everyone, old friends and new. We hear from Gina Corpuz, Tracy Tabafunda, Carol Reitz, Stephanie Reese, & Mariko Green about the history AND this year's monthlong celebration. Related links: Bainbridge Currents https://bainbridgecurrents.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574029077756 2025-04-2959 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutWildfire AlertBainbridge Island Fire Chief Jared Moravec talks about the risk of vegetation fires on Bainbridge and steps we can take today to reduce the risk. More: https://bifd.org/fire-safety 2025-04-2419 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutRide Jack FlashYou’ve seen Jack Flash, the electric shuttle that runs from the ferry to downtown and back again during summer months. Hart Williams joined us to talk about how the jitney came to be, when it runs, and how it runs--and what might be next. https://www.ridejackflash.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ridejackflash/ 2025-04-2228 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutPoetry and PhotographyThe Bainbridge Island Photo Club again participated in the Kitsap County Ars Poetica event to celebrate National Poetry Month. For Ars Poetica, local poets submit works for the event. Judges select which poems will be featured. Local artists can then choose from the selected poems to interpret via visual arts, including paintings or photographs. We discuss the photo-poem pairings from the Photo Club in this podcast. https://biseniorcenter.org/art-gallery/bi-photo-april-2025/ https://biphotoclub.org 2025-04-1944 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutGardening with AnnFrom daffodils to bees, we have a wide-ranging discussion with garden expert Ann Lovejoy. Ann's blog: https://www.loghouseplants.com/blogs/greengardening/ 2025-04-1750 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutIn search of common groundJohn Van Dyke, a native Seattleite, was so bemused by the tenor of our nation’s politics in 2016—and had enough time and resources available—that he set out on an adventure to connect with America. He’s shared some of his experiences and insights in a book and some podcasts. WE discuss what he learned and how it shapes his views—and might shape ours. Book: https://www.boomabook.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/di-a-logue-an-american-mosaic/id1382386664 2025-04-1034 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutFarmers’ Market Senior Nutrition ProgramWe check in with Paul Gaudette of Meals on Wheels Kitsap to learn about the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program for Senior Citizens: who’s eligible, how you apply for the voucher and spend its value. We’ll also talk with Paul about the Meals on Wheels program in Kitsap and how you can volunteer. Website: https://mealsonwheelskitsap.org Email: brinderle@mealsonwheelskitsap.org Phone (360) 377-8511 2025-04-0421 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutValues in Action at Woodward Middle SchoolWe discuss the Deep Dive program at Woodward, which aims to enhance student engagement with the community, particularly focusing on senior citizens this year. Sue Constan provided details about the program's structure and Laurie de Leonne shared how the monthlong program culminates with a multi-generational choir concert. 2025-04-0226 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutBig plans for Helpline HouseDean Lierle, Helpline House development manager, talks about the nonprofit's plans for a new building, why it's necessary, the timeline for construction, and where Helpline will operate from for the next year or so. 2025-04-0131 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutKitsap Area Vets’ Alliance ’Stand Down’ EventJim McKenna tells us about a special event for vets -- men and women -- coming up on April 26 at Sheridan Park Community Center in Bremerton. More details here https://kava.vfwpost2669.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Stand-Down-1.png 2025-03-2820 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutEarth Month BainbridgeA lot is planned for Bainbridge Island to celebrate and lift up environmental awareness in the month of April. We hear from Sustainable Bainbridge, the Bainbridge Island Land Trust, Bainbridge Is. Parks and Rec., and more! Details at https://www.sustainablebainbridge.org/programs/earth-month/ Land Trust BioBlitz https://www.bi-landtrust.org/cnc2025/ Enviro Conference https://islandwood.org/city-nature-challenge-2025/ Parks https://biparks.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1037154 2025-03-2637 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutJapanese American Exclusion"A place to come home to" is the theme of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community’s March 30 Commemoration of the forced removal of Bainbridge Islanders of Japanese descent. Lilly Kitamoto Kodama and Hisa Matsudaira speak with Katy Curtis and Reed Price. Related link: https://bijaema.org/event/commemoration-of-the-83rd-anniversary-of-the-day-of-forced-removal/ 2025-03-2557 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutEmergency Prep: CybersecurityBainbridge Prepares is having a special presentation with actionable steps to protect you from fraud. Sign up for the event Tues., March 25 at 6 pm at Bainbridge Public Library: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emergency-preparedness-cybersecurity-tickets-1263047090849 2025-03-2116 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutGardening with Ann LovejoyAnn and friends discuss hot to kick off the gardening season: what to do now outdoors, indoors, and in the daylight basement (or cold frame). 2025-03-2051 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutIndivisible BainbridgeKathy Wallace talks about the Indivisible organization, which is a progressive organization focused on supporting democracy. If you are interested in taking steps to resist authoritarianism and work for progressive values, you will be interested in learning about how you can connect with this organization. Website: https://indivisiblebainbridgeisland.org 2025-03-1741 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutKitsap Regional Library celebratesOur regional library is 80 years old! Bainbridge Librarian Tressa Johnson gives us the lowdown on how to join the party! https://krl.org 2025-03-1226 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutQueer Elder Family GroupThe Senior/Community Center's LGBTQ support group is 100 members strong. The what, where and why of the group--and a tribute to Don Tarbutton, who was instrumental in the group's creation, is the focus of this podcast. 2025-03-1147 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutPolitics with David HarrisonDavid Harrison, founder of the Northwest Policy Center at the University of Washington, joins us to analyze the national political landscape. In this session we discuss Congress and obstacles to the Trump agenda, the status of court cases on executive orders, and this fall’s two gubernatorial elections. 2025-03-0959 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutHow to Avoid the 12 Biggest Investment Mistakes Retirees MakeIt can be difficult in times of tumult to keep focuses on investment strategies. As part of a Bainbridge Community Foundation investment series, Paul addresses the biggest pitfalls for your retirement investments. Related links https://bainbridgecf.org/programs/public-education-programs https://paulmerriman.com 2025-03-051h 14Something to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutHelp with MedicareMarilyn Gremse, a State Health Insurance Advisor (SHIBA) volunteer, explains how she can help people navigate Medicare -- and highlights a key deadline coming up for people who use Medicare Advantage. 2025-03-0133 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutLegislative Update: Zero Waste WashingtonHeather Trim, executive director of Zero Waste Washington, outlines her organization's top priorities for this legislative session. The number Heather refers to is 800-562-6000. https://leg.wa.gov Recycling Reform Act: HB1150 and SB5284 Right to repair electronics: HB1483 and SB5423 Right to repair for powered wheelchairs: HB1896 and SB5680 Improve composting: HB1497 Capturing refrigerant gasses HB1462 and SB5438 https://zerowastewashington.org/ 2025-02-2716 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutPathways to Healing; Grief WalkingMarilyn Price-Mitchell and Nancy Rudman discuss a support group for women who are grieving the loss of a life partner. We also hear from some participants. The group is open to new members. Contact grief@bloedelreserve.org to learn more. Other links: https://biresourcedirectory.org https://ivcbainbridge.org 2025-02-2426 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutPhoto FavoritesThe Photo Show in the Senior Center lobby and online for February 2025 highlights a number of BI Photo Club members selected images, illustrating their particular interests in photography. The club has a wealth of talent in many different areas of capturing photos. Gallery: https://biseniorcenter.org/art-gallery/bi-photo-february-2025/ 2025-02-1550 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutBlack History Month SoiréeSade McInnis and friends are up a great community party at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art that you don’t want to miss! This all-ages soirée on Feb. 22 will be awash with music and art. Dance, shop vendors from Seattle’s Black Love market and more! Related link: https://www.biartmuseum.org/event/black-history-month-soiree-2025/ 2025-02-1210 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutGriefShareJulie Rautt talks about her experience as a facilitator of GriefShare, which meets on the island at St. Cecilia's Catholic Parish. You can learn more and register at https://griefshare.org. 2025-02-0717 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutLiving in Doom-TimeWe discuss how to cope with a torrent of troubling news amid a backdrop of climate catastrophe, economic disparity, and the 2025-02-0532 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutPeace Pole for BainbridgeThe Rotary Club is dedicating our community’s first Peace Pole this Friday, Feb. 7. Nancyh Houghton joins us to discuss the idea of peace poles—a worldwide effort to build unity—and details of the Waypoint Park installation just above the ferry terminal. Related link: https://rotarypeacepoles.world/ 2025-02-0415 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutCity’s Affordable Housing ProjectAn update on the city’s project to build affordable housing at 625 Winslow Way, the spot of the old police station. The city has been in talks with the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) to scope out what’s possible in that location and draft plans have been drawn up. Blair King, city manager, and Sharon Lee, from LIHI, join us. citymanager@bainbridgewa.gov City agenda packet: https://d3n9y02raazwpg.cloudfront.net/bainbridgewa/36214db1-b8ea-11ef-ab4b-005056a89546-1288c45d-5d3e-46ae-af61-2e888e37b46d-1737155372.pdf 2025-02-0136 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutImproving health care in KitsapSusan Young chairs an organization that is seeking to improve access to healthcare in Kitsap County through formation of a Public Hospital District. Find out more about this effort, what kind of health support it might be able to provide, and what you can do to improve health supports in our community. Slides: https://biseniorcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PHD-30-minute-presentation-1-29-25.pdf 2025-01-3047 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutIndependent Living with HRBMisty Eberspecher leads Housing Resources Bainbridge's Independent Living program, which helps seniors and folks with disabilities with home safety. She outlines how her program helps prevent falls. Contact info: misty@housingresourcesbi.org, 206-842-1909, xt. 18 2025-01-2738 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutBCF Community ReportBainbridge Community Foundation is out with their latest report, detailing the strengths and weaknesses of our community. Dominique Cantwell, community impact consultant with BCF, will share the latest on the island’s demographics and share some of the top-level finding of the 2024/25 report. Related website: https://bainbridgecf.org 2025-01-2242 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutChildren’s Books for MLK DayTwo early childhood educators share with us some book titles for MLK Day and beyond, and advice about sharing those books with youngsters. Allison McDonald is a pre-school teacher, author, and the publisher of NoTimeForFlashCards.com. George Shannon is a children's author, retired children's librarian, and volunteer. George's website is https://www.georgeshannonauthor.com/ 2025-01-1826 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutAARP Tax-Aide supportDon’t miss your chance for help filing your tax return from an IRS-certified team you can trust – it’s free. The earlier you file your tax return, the sooner you’ll receive any refund you may be due. Tax-Aide will be available starting in early February through the tax season. Charles Browne, an AARP volunteer, fills us in. Appointments preferred: 206-866-5269 2025-01-1625 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutSilverTechHigh school students help folks with their technology challenges at the Senior/Community Center on many early-release Mondays. Students Georgia Hansen and Tom Wachter of the Kiwanis Key Club join us to talk about the program, why they like helping folks, what kind of help you can expect, and how to register to participate. 2025-01-1315 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutMaking sense of A.I.Most of the hype around A.I. focuses on how industry, the military, and government might leverage this computing power for good or ill. But we’re discussing how A.I.-powered “chatbots” might be useful to people like us. We’re joined by Will Neff, who recently used A.I. to help research a novel, and he’ll describe what he's learned. 2025-01-1134 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutWaterfront Book ClubTressa Johnson, adult services librarian for the Kitsap Regional Library-Bainbridge Island, talks about a program she runs out of the Bainbridge Island Senior-Community Center: Waterfront Book Group. She’ll preview the titles that are on tap for 2025 and talk about how you can participate in person or over Zoom. 2025-01-0925 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutPreviewing the State Legislative SessionJerry Cornfield, Olympia reporter with the Washington State Standard, gets us up to speed on what to expect in the upcoming legislative session, which begins Jan. 13. Related links: https://washingtonstatestandard.com https://washingtonstatestandard.com/author/jerry-cornfield/ 2025-01-0732 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutTravel through BISCCToni Ray-Ingram, Collette travel coordinator, talks about the tours Collette runs with the Bainbridge Island Senior/Community Center. Learn about how trips get chosen, how to pick the perfect trip for you, and the benefits and protections of booking with Collette. 2025-01-0437 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutHanukkah TodayOur panelists share stories about how this holiday is celebrated in their families and how to understand the importance of this relatively minor Jewish holiday which regularly coincides with Christmas. (Eve Palay, Zann Jacobrown, Katy Levi, Dale Walker, Mike McCloud, and Janet Hanrahan, with Ann Lovejoy) 2024-12-2759 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutSaving Bainbridge Arts & CraftsA group of volunteers is working together to ensure that BAC, a 76-year-old community arts organization, can continue operations. In September, the nonprofit announced that it didn’t see a way forward and was making plans to shutter at the end of 2024. Ellin Spenser, who is stepping up as president of the board, and Kathleen Thorne, new board member, will join us to talk about the important niche that BAC serves in our artistically active island, and what’s afoot to work to ensure that it can return to financial health. https://www.bacart.org/ 2024-12-1828 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutNW Council of Camera Club CompetitionSeventeen of the Bainbridge Island Photo Club participated in the NWCCC is a regional organization of Western Washington Camera Clubs. We review award-winning and selected images, and we many of the photographers join us! Images: https://biseniorcenter.org/art-gallery/biphoto-december-2024/ Club: https://biphotoclub.org 2024-12-1652 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutHuman Rights DayDec. 10 is Human Rights Day. Here's some background on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, followed by our discussion about its importance and relevance. Related: Women who shared the Declaration: https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day/women-who-shaped-the-universal-declaration Eleanor Roosevelt: https://www.un.org/en/un-chronicle/compelled-act-eleanor-roosevelt-fearful-world-and-international-vision-human-rights 2024-12-1053 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutSuyematsu Farm Legacy AllianceThis organization is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the living legacy and heritage of Akio Suyematsu and his family’s farm as a community asset for Bainbridge Island. The alliance has an historic agreement with the city and are working against time to restore buildings on the Suyematsu property. Related link https://educultureproject.org/announcing-the-suyematsu-farm-legacy-alliance/ 2024-12-0632 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutAll about WA CaresThe WA Cares Fund is a public long-term care insurance program in Washington state. It provides a $36,500 lifetime benefit that covers services like home nursing, meal delivery, transportation, and some medical equipment. Andrea Meewes Sanchez from WA Cares is our guest. Related link: https://wacaresfund.wa.gov/ 2024-12-0528 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutBooks with Jane DanielsonJane, the proprietary of Eagle Harbor Book Company, shares a hefty list of current titles perfect for avid readers, gardeners, cooks--and even some ideas for the hard-to-shop-for. 2024-11-2649 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutIsolation and ConnectionKitsap Public Health District, Kitsap County, Kitsap Mental Health Servies, and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health recently convened a workshop among many area organizations and agencies aimed at alleviating social isolation and loneliness. Jessica Guidry, with Kitsap Public Health, and Jason Doty, with Kitsap County Aging and Long Term Care, join us to talk about forging local solutions to this epidemic. Related info: Kitsap Aging and Long Term Care can be reached locally at 360-337-5700 or toll free 800-562-6418. Additional information on their programs and other community resources can be found on their website: http...2024-11-2428 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutClimate Justice Youth GrantsGrace Church is offering to support young people’s work for climate justice. Applications are now open for youth grades 8-12 to seek funding–and the financial support also comes with hands on coaching! Related link: https://gracehere.org/cjy 2024-11-2118 minSomething to Talk AboutSomething to Talk AboutBainbridge Island Grave FolkAshley Riley presents an overview of her exploration of Bainbridge Island cemeteries and her work to uncover and share the stories of the people buried there. Related links https://www.facebook.com/theashleyriley https://www.findagrave.com/ 2024-11-1954 minThe Worst Idea Of All TimeThe Worst Idea Of All TimeKillionaire TV 5: Harley v CrumIn this thrilling episode of Killionare TV, we have Harley who is leading the charge on Operation DRUG BUTT - a strategy featuring an incredible product named 'Thicc Biscc' and a twist - A HUGE TWIST! Meanwhile Crum has donned his network executive tuxedo to pitch one of the most power television ideas anyone has ever heard. They'll be a lot of dancing, they'll be a lot of meowing. They'll be a Tally-thon Telethon ft. a CEO who hails from Albuquerque, New Mexico.Thanks to editor AJ of Cult Popture and graphic designer Tomas Cottle.2022-05-2623 min