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Something to Talk About
Donate your vehicle to BISCC
Brynn Wheatley of the nonprofit organization CARS describes how easy it is to donate your car, truck, boat, motorcycle, or ... helicopter to benefit a charity. BISCC has recently joined this program, and you can begin the process of donating to benefit the Center at https://biseniorcenter.careasy.org/home
2025-12-19
16 min
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An Inside Insight into New Orleans
Director Michael Murphy and Producer Cilista Eberle join us to preview a special showing of “Up From the Streets” set for Jan. 9 at the Historic Lynwood Theatre, to be followed by a Jan. 10 New Orleans-inspired performance from The Real Lady A. http https://www.farawayentertainment.com/
2025-12-18
25 min
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Politics Friday with David Harrison
The founder and executive director of the Northwest Policy Center at the University of Washington analyzes the current political scene. Follow David's blog at https://ourunfinishedwork.blogspot.com/
2025-12-05
55 min
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Catching up with Stephanie Reese
Multifaceted performer and philanthropic producer Stephanie Reese, vice president of Bainbridge Arts & Humanities, shares stories of her career, her interest in stepping beyond culturally limiting roles, and her charitable work. Her annual Gift of Giving is coming up Dec. 19. Register here: https://givebutter.com/c/74PvVU
2025-12-02
27 min
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All about hospice
Many families find considering hospice at the end of life to be one of their hardest decisions to make. Candace Meadows of Shalom Hospice of Puget Sound talks to us about what hospice is and why it's an important health care option.
2025-11-25
18 min
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Talking Book and Braille Library
The Talking Book library provides audiobooks and braille materials for Washington residents who cannot read standard print. Librarian and Director Danielle Miller tells us how we can access these valuable services. Phone: 206-615-0400 Email: wtbbl@sos.wa.gov
2025-11-20
20 min
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In step with ... Wacky Nut Farm
Stella Ley and Len Beil ... and some members of the Wacky Nut Community Garden ... share insights about the community that's grown in this special property above Rockaway Beach. Related links: https://wackynutgarden.com
2025-11-18
31 min
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Managing Bainbridge Island’s Groundwater
The city recently received a peer review of the Groundwater Management Plan. We check in with some scientists who’ve been watching the assessment of groundwater to learn what the report found, what questions are still open. Related: City documentation https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/1320/Groundwater-Management-Plan
2025-11-13
50 min
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Need medical equipment? Here’s help!
Learn about KC Help, a program that offers free use of hospital equipment. With distribution centers in Bremerton and Bainbridge Island, this service from Knights of Columbus provides support for people in need—and there’s no income qualification. Related link: https://kchelpkitsap.org
2025-11-10
27 min
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Politics Friday
David Harrison, founder of the Evans School of Public Policy at the University of Washington, analyzes politics monthly. In this session, a review of the recent elections and discussion of cases before the US Supreme Court. David's blog: https://ourunfinishedwork.blogspot.com
2025-11-08
54 min
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Images from the Grand Forest
Paul Brians shares close-up photographs of the smaller plants and flowers of one of Bainbridge Island's most popular parks. Slideshow posted here: https://biseniorcenter.org/art-gallery/biphoto-november-2025/
2025-11-03
17 min
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Human Composting
Washington state became the first place in the world to legalize this form of environmental end of life care in 2019. We learn about this natural soil transformation process and why families are choosing this option for final disposition of human remains.
2025-10-31
33 min
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Meditative Movement
Island resident Stacy Hemingway talks with us about her awareness of her body and movement led her to develop what she's termed the Conscious Classroom curriculum. https://consciousclassroom.com
2025-10-29
18 min
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Giving Strategies with Bainbridge Community Foundation
Jim Hopper, the director of the Bainbridge Community Foundation, walks through Donor-Advised Funds, Qualified Charitable Distributions for IRAs, and "Above the Line" donations. More info: https://bainbridgecf.org
2025-10-27
24 min
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Día de los Muertos
The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) community celebration is coming up Nov. 1. We get an update from Alice Mendoza, Araceli Cruz, and Jenna d'Anna.
2025-10-25
21 min
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Suquamish Museum
Lisa Jackson, the director of the Suquamish Museum, gives us an overview of some current exhibits and activities and a preview of coming attractions. Learn more at https://suquamishmuseum.org
2025-10-20
13 min
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City Council Candidates Forum Oct 19, 2025
The forum is an opportunity for our community to meet the candidates running for the three Council seats, and to understand their qualifications and priorities for the city. The forum is an opportunity for our community to meet the candidates running for the three Council seats, and to understand their qualifications and priorities for the city. It also provides an opportunity for those attending to express their views and to ask each or all of the candidates questions. If past Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center candidate forums are well-attended, lively and informative session for both the candidates and for...
2025-10-20
2h 06
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Paper Clip Resistance Picks Up Steam
Janice and Ollie Pedersen have been spreading the word about a resistance symbol popular in Norway during World War II. The effort to encourage people to wear paper clips has attracted some prominent supporters. Website: https://thepaperclipresistance.com/
2025-10-17
26 min
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Estate tax changes that could surprise you
Tina O'Brien, the executive director of the Kitsap Community Foundation, joins us to talk about federal and state tax changes and why estate planning now is so important. Related link: https://kitsapfoundation.org
2025-10-16
30 min
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Catching up with Bainbridge Prepares
Dominique Cantwell, new Bainbridge Prepares executive director, and Scott James, BP founder, update us on the big projects the organization is undertaking right now and how you can get involved to help your community & yourself. Related link: https://bainbridgeprepares.org
2025-10-09
42 min
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Chasing the Aurora Borealis
Dorothy and Bob Rosenblat share images they've captured of the Northern Lights, along with some interesting fact about the atmospheric phenomenon. Slide show of images: https://biseniorcenter.org/art-gallery/bi-photo-october-2025/
2025-10-09
35 min
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Tourism and Bainbridge Island
Ryan Boscow with https://VisitBainbridgeIsland.org joins us to talk about tourism and how his organization works with https://bainbridgechamber.com/ and https://bainbridgedowntown.org/ to engage visitors. We discuss: sustainable tourism, keeping Bainbridge real, and affordable housing.
2025-10-02
29 min
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Bike Park at Strawberry Hill
John Benjes, who was instrumental in the effort to build a competitive bike park on Bainbridge, joins us to talk about the success of the project. Related links BI Parks https://biparks.org/sh-bike-park/ Gear Grinders: https://bainbridgemountainbiking.org/gear-grinders
2025-09-26
17 min
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Bainbridge Book Festival
Jane Danielson outlines the upcoming second annual Bainbridge Book Festival Oct. 10 & 11 -- with events happening at the Bainbridge Rowing boathouse, the Senior and Community Center, and Eagle Harbor Church. Jim Macpherson hosts this episode. Related link: https://bainbridgebookfestival.org
2025-09-25
54 min
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Don’t Miss the Center’s Resource Fair
The Senior & Community Center's annual exhibition is coming up on Sunday, Sept. 28. Resource Committee chair Jeannette Franks, PhD., talks with Reed about the exhibitors and why you should consider attending. Fair poster: https://biseniorcenter.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/BldgCampaign/ErAcqzc9K7lBudCIxzAcjnoBK3Z7sC3jxPZjl3Es5uywKQ?e=POPlEG
2025-09-19
16 min
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Garden chat with Ann Lovejoy
As the season shifts, we check in with Ann Lovejoy to discuss our gardens and plantings. Annuals, dividing perennials, seed storing, and a lot more are under discussion this month.
2025-09-18
40 min
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Everybody Eats week
The Bainbridge Island / North Kitsap Interfaith Council is changing up an annual event they’ve hosted to include more ways to support food security. For many years, the IFC has hosted a CROP WALK, but this year it’s growing to include a week of activities. IFC member and longtime island minister Dee Eisenhauer gives us the rundown on “Every Eats Week," Sept. 21-28. Calendar of events: https://biseniorcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Everybody-Eats-general-promo.pdf CROP Walk sign-up: https://events.crophungerwalk.org/crophungerwalks/event/bainbridgenorthkitsapwa
2025-09-15
21 min
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Civil Liberties Symposium
The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Association is hosting two events on WWII convictions of Japanese Americans that were later overturned. A film, "Alternative Facts," shows on Oct. 2 at 7 pm at the library and a plenary on Oct. 5 at 2 pm at the Rowing Center looks at this history and helps us see what we can do today. In this podcast, Ellen Sato Faust, the executive director of BIJAEMA, explains the programming planned. Also, for more info: https://bijaema.org/symposium.
2025-09-11
20 min
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2025 Quilt Festival
This weekend brings the annual Quilt Festival on the Winslow Green. Don't miss this delightful array of fabric art from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, Sept. 13. Learn more in this podcast and on the BI Modern Quilt Guild website https://www.bainbridgeislandmodernquiltguild.com/
2025-09-08
16 min
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BI Beach Cleanup coming Sept. 20
Here's the scoop on the BI Beach Cleanup for 2025: Sept. 20 from 9 am - noon - and a special 'ArtCycle' activity from 1-3 pm that Saturday. All details: https://www.sustainablebainbridge.org/event/beach-cleanup/ CleanSwell App for recording your finds: https://oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-seas/international-coastal-cleanup/clean-swell-app/ MyCoast App for year-long coastal support: https://mycoast.org/wa
2025-09-03
29 min
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Aging in Place
Misty Mountford, the Independent Living Program Director with Housing Resources Bainbridge, talks about how HRB and other organizations are working together to help people stay in the homes and community they know and love. Contact: misty@housingresourcesbi.org or 206.842.1909, ext. 18
2025-08-31
24 min
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Fire CARES
We catch up with Julie Rogers, the administrator for the Fire CARES program. CARES aims to respond to behavioral needs in the community — and reduce strain on fire and police staffs for calls that don’t require crisis response, but still definitely require assistance.
2025-08-25
18 min
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Affordable Senior Housing
The City of Poulsbo is about a month away from opening its first affordable housing project—the 8 unit “Nordic Cottages” that will be home to low-income seniors and adults with disabilities. Kimberly Hendrickson, the director of Housing, Health and Human Services for the City of Poulsbo is joined by Phedra Elliott, the executive director of Housing Resources Bainbridge, to discuss housing needs of low-income seniors in our area.
2025-08-23
32 min
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Gardening through Benign Neglect
This month Ann Lovejoy features garden herbs and flowers that are happiest when you ignore them. Learn about oregano, sage, poppies, and other plants that are just fine with a hot, dry summer.
2025-08-21
40 min
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BI Flashdrive
Kathy McGowan and Roan Brumwell joined us to talk about their ongoing project to highlight “flash” recycling. Every month they run a drive for a different item and then collect those items from island doorsteps. Email biflashdrive at gmail.com or visit https://sustainablebainbridge.org/flashdrive.
2025-08-15
23 min
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Catching up with ... Rosalys Peel
After her husband died of Alzheimer’s in 2011, Rosalys Peel put her skills as an educator to the test and eventually decided to write the book Mike & Me about the journey she and Mike took through his illness. In subsequent years, Rosalys has been sharing the book, lecturing about her experience, and helping other families who are coping with dementia. We discuss what that journey after publishing the book has been like. Now self-employed, juggling schedules, adjusting to a changed life without Mike, and more. Also learn about new insights Rosalys has gained about Alzheimer’s, what...
2025-08-14
33 min
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Sea-level rise on Bainbridge
EcoAdapt, a nonprofit organization focused on how to prepare for the disruptions of climate change, has recently updated materials that highlight sea-level rise in the Salish Sea and specifically Bainbridge Island. Senior Scientist Deb Rudnick updates us. Related links: https://ecoadapt.org/ Sea-Level Rise (SLR) support page: https://ecoadapt.org/projects/38/Bainbridge-Island-Sea-Level-Rise-Community-Adaptation-Support Benefits and limitations of shoreline armoring: https://ecoadapt.org/data/documents/ShorelineArmoringFunctionsLimitations_2pg.pdf Septic systems and climate change: https://ecoadapt.org/programs/adaptation-support/bainbridge-sea-level-rise/resources Visualization: https://ecoadapt.org/programs/adaptation-support...
2025-08-12
42 min
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Peoples’ Choice Photos
Every July 4 the BI Photo Club at the Senior & Community Center shares photos for a public popularity vote. This podcast, best viewed on YouTube, shares the top vote getters and comments from the winning photographers. More info about the club at https://biphotoclub.org
2025-08-09
41 min
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Meet the New Director at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts
Jen Albrecht and BAC Board President Ellin Spenser join us to talk about the renaissance of the 77-year-old arts institution headquartered on Winslow Way. For more: https://bacart.org
2025-08-06
17 min
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Kitsap Regional Library Levy
Ballots are due on Aug. 5. Jason Driver, executive director of Kitsap Regional Library, joins us to talk about why KRL is putting a levy before voters, what the effect will be if the levy doesn't pass, and answers common questions about library funding. Related: Kitsap County Assessor Phil Cook on taxes https://youtu.be/Xua8laKaZPc?si=JeUfHzaeID4Rmq5D
2025-08-04
14 min
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Birding Bainbridge Island
Mark 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/
2025-07-31
40 min
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City, Parks look for ADA guidance
The 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
2025-07-29
23 min
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New Senior & Community Center will Provide Resilience
We 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
2025-07-24
25 min
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This is Chance! Alaska’s 1964 earthquake and us
Scott 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
2025-07-22
42 min
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Gardening with Ann Lovejoy
Ann & 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/
2025-07-17
52 min
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Abstract Photography
In 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
2025-07-15
50 min
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Politics with David Harrison
This 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/
2025-07-12
52 min
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Update from Library Central
Federal 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
2025-07-10
29 min
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Farmer Kevin Block on Share the Harvest
Kevin, 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.
2025-07-10
02 min
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Share the Harvest
Friends 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
2025-07-07
20 min
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BI Parks Comprehensive Plan
Matt 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
2025-07-03
27 min
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Here Comes the Rotary Auction
Vicki 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
2025-07-01
14 min
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Kitsap property assessments and taxes
County 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
2025-06-25
53 min
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In step with ... Helpline House food bank
Lianne 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
2025-06-23
24 min
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In step with... the Kitsap Area Agency on Aging
Stacey 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
2025-06-20
29 min
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Palouse photos
Robert 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
2025-06-19
25 min
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Media Literacy and Safety
NetBridge 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.
2025-06-12
30 min
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Grand Old Fourth
Lindsay 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/
2025-06-10
22 min
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Politics with David Harrison
David 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/
2025-06-07
54 min
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A local discussion about antisemitism
Strong 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.
2025-06-05
49 min
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Discussing ’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.
2025-06-03
48 min
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Fish War -- Tribes’ fight for treaty rights
Ron 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.
2025-05-31
32 min
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Veterans more likely to be defrauded
AARP 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
2025-05-31
55 min
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Gardening with Ann and Rita
Topics include: Tomatoes, beans, and basil; Round-Up and other chemicals; the best tools for gardening, and more!
2025-05-22
38 min
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Standing Together BI
Focused 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
2025-05-20
30 min
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Food Resilience
There 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 ...
2025-05-17
38 min
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The Camino in Pictures
Inspired 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/
2025-05-15
46 min
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PCHS plans Bainbridge Clinic
Brynn 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/
2025-05-10
23 min
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BISCC chosen for well-being pilot
Bainbridge 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
2025-05-08
32 min
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Long-term Care 101
Dana 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
2025-05-06
1h 01
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Politics with David
David 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
2025-05-03
53 min
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Groundwater Management on Bainbridge
As 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
2025-05-01
56 min
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Asian American Heritage Month
While 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
2025-04-29
59 min
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Wildfire Alert
Bainbridge 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
2025-04-24
19 min
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Ride Jack Flash
You’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/
2025-04-22
28 min
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Poetry and Photography
The 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
2025-04-19
44 min
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Gardening with Ann
From daffodils to bees, we have a wide-ranging discussion with garden expert Ann Lovejoy. Ann's blog: https://www.loghouseplants.com/blogs/greengardening/
2025-04-17
50 min
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In search of common ground
John 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
2025-04-10
34 min
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Farmers’ Market Senior Nutrition Program
We 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
2025-04-04
21 min
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Values in Action at Woodward Middle School
We 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.
2025-04-02
26 min
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Big plans for Helpline House
Dean 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.
2025-04-01
31 min
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Kitsap Area Vets’ Alliance ’Stand Down’ Event
Jim 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
2025-03-28
20 min
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Earth Month Bainbridge
A 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
2025-03-26
37 min
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Japanese 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/
2025-03-25
57 min
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Emergency Prep: Cybersecurity
Bainbridge 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
2025-03-21
16 min
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Gardening with Ann Lovejoy
Ann and friends discuss hot to kick off the gardening season: what to do now outdoors, indoors, and in the daylight basement (or cold frame).
2025-03-20
51 min
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Indivisible Bainbridge
Kathy 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
2025-03-17
41 min
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Kitsap Regional Library celebrates
Our regional library is 80 years old! Bainbridge Librarian Tressa Johnson gives us the lowdown on how to join the party! https://krl.org
2025-03-12
26 min
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Queer Elder Family Group
The 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.
2025-03-11
47 min
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Politics with David Harrison
David 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.
2025-03-09
59 min
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How to Avoid the 12 Biggest Investment Mistakes Retirees Make
It 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
2025-03-05
1h 14
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Help with Medicare
Marilyn 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.
2025-03-01
33 min
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Legislative Update: Zero Waste Washington
Heather 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/
2025-02-27
16 min
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Pathways to Healing; Grief Walking
Marilyn 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
2025-02-24
26 min
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Photo Favorites
The 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/
2025-02-15
50 min
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Black History Month Soirée
Sade 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/
2025-02-12
10 min
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GriefShare
Julie 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.
2025-02-07
17 min
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Living in Doom-Time
We discuss how to cope with a torrent of troubling news amid a backdrop of climate catastrophe, economic disparity, and the
2025-02-05
32 min
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Peace Pole for Bainbridge
The 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/
2025-02-04
15 min
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City’s Affordable Housing Project
An 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
2025-02-01
36 min