PODCAST · society
Something to Talk About
by BISCC
A variety of interesting topics from the Bainbridge Island Senior/Community Center, updated about three times a week.
Episodes
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BARN’s Writer’s Studio goes pro
Emily Smiley and Elsie Raymond of the Bainbridge BARN's Writers' Studio talk about an upcoming conference for aspiring genre writers, and the full range of ways to connect with writers through BARN. This Saturday, Oct. 24, you can join "Dark & Stormy," a Halloween story-sharing party:...
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AI in everyday language
Alan Packer, Islander and AI consultant, joins us to talk about the promise and perils of this hot technology. We have lots of questions, and he is promising at least some answers
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Bainbridge Schools set a course for the future
Superintendent Amii Thompson and Communications Specialist Bridget Lockett join Reed to discuss the just-completed BISD strategic plan. Related link: https://www.bisd303.org/43352_3
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Photographs: One Island, One Year
Robert Ardinger joins us to talk about his photography exhibit entitled ‘One Camera, One Lens, One Island, One Year.’
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Caring for the caregiver
Rosalys Peel and Florrie Munat share their caregiving experience, and we talk about the support they found, and the support they wished they'd had, as they helped their spouses with terminal illnesses. Related links: https://florriemunat.com/ https://mikeandmebook.com/
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Parks news: new trail opens, pool repairs, Japanese exclusion
00:00 Opening 02:34 Lost River Trail 07:21 Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Center Opens 13:56 Ray Williamson Pool Update 20:40 Parks Meetings, Budgets now online
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Building Community Trust (Part 4): Mike Nelson
Councilmember Mike Nelson joins us to talk about community access and understanding of the work of the city. City Council contact page: https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/217/City-Council Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587613532938 NextDoor page:...
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Get ready for the election
Kitsap County Auditor Paul Andrews gives us the 411 on the upcoming election cycle. KitsapVotes website: https://kitsapvotes.gov Candidate forums: https://www.lwv-kitsap.org/candidate-forums
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Avoid falling!
Sept. 21-25 is Fall Prevention Week. Misty Mountford from Housing Resources Bainbridge gives us tips on how to not be tipsy.
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Rob Wagoner - Photographic collages
Rob writes, "I try to look at common objects in uncommon ways and I use photography as a springboard to further my creativity & expand the meaning of “what a photograph can be." Online gallery of images: https://biseniorcenter.org/art-gallery/bi-photo-september-2026/
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An effort to improve healthcare in our county
The Alliance for Equitable Healthcare wants to set up a special district to close gaps in West Sound health care. Susan Young explains the effort. Website: https://www.allianceforequitablehealthcare.org/
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David Harrison: Politics Friday
David Harrison joins us for analysis of the national political scene, as he does every month. This month: Trump and our international alliances and partners, Senate and House update, and how to be the most effective possible donor. David's blog: https://dsh347.substack.com/
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The future of our parks
Bainbridge Island Parks Commissioner Rachel Pritchett joins us to talk about Battle Point improvements and the Parks' Dept.'s plan for the future priorities. Related link: https://www.biparks.org/about-us/public-information/comprehensive-planning
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Here comes the Bainbridge Island Book Festival!
Maddie Mulligan, Bainbridge Island Book Festival coordinator, previews this year’s event — coming up Sept. 25 & 26. Learn more about what’s on tap and how you can participate. https://www.bainbridgeislandbookfestival.org/ [email protected]
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Future of Friends of the Farms
The nonprofit organization has decided to dissolve, but it's been diligently working to find stewards for its programs. Executive Director Heather Burger outlines the plan for us. https://www.friendsofthefarms.org/
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BI Reads: Moira Macdonald
The BI Reads book is Storybook Ending by Moira Macdonald, who joins us to talk about her book and the experience of being a first-time novelist.l
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Reducing your risk from heart disease
Dr. Stephen Hubbard, a Center member and retired cardiologist, gives a presentation on reducing risk from coronary artery disease.
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Building Community Trust (Part Three)
Councilmember Leslie Schneider joins us to talk about community access and understanding of the work of the city. City Council contact page: https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/217/City-Council Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CouncilmemberLeslie
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Making Sense of the Comp Plan
Islander & economist Stephen Hoskins & Planning Commission Vice Chair Sarah Blossom (but will be speaking in a personal capacity), are planning a public meeting on the city's comprehensive plan on Aug. 24. We dig into the issues in this meeting. Links Meeting info and registration...
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Yes, you can Bike for Pie
Elizabeth Ozimek talks about Bike for Pie, a family friendly bike event supporting Squeaky Wheels, the island's cycling advocacy group. https://squeakywheels.org
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The City’s Annual Report (for residents)
The City of Bainbridge Island has posted its annual “Resident-Centric Annual Report." Finance Director DeWayne Pitts gives us an overview in today's podcast. Report: https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/29733/FY2025_CitizenCentricReport_07212026?bidId=
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Building Community Trust (Part One)
Bainbridge City Councilmember Kirsten Hytopoulos discusses building trust in our community. Contact info: https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/217/City-Council
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A new trail on Bainbridge
BI Parks Commissioner Rachel Pritchett joins us to talk about the soon-to-be-completed Lost Valley trail, and plans for a prescribed burn of the grassy meadow at Hilltop in the Grand Forest.
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Summer Dinner Club
Ann Lovejoy, Anita Wesler, Rita Riley, join Reed Price for a discussion of how to turn garden harvest into delightful summer dining.
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The power of nature-based therapy
Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan discusses her work as a therapist and researcher to explore nature’s role in psychological well-being and resilience. Heidi's website: https://www.natureinformedtherapy.org/ Ariadna website: https://www.partnerships-for-nature.org/
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A visitor’s center for the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
Val Tollefson offers an update on the visitors’ center being built at the exclusion memorial site. Learn about what the new center will offer, how it connects with the rest of the memorial site, and its connection to the concentration camps in Idaho and California where Japanese Americans from...
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Photos: Comparing Seattle and New York flagship libraries
The theme of Jane Herzog’s exhibit is a comparison between the architecture of the Seattle Central Library—a deconstructivist building designed by Rem Koolhaas featuring a diamond-shaped glass and steel facade with five platforms—and the flagship branch of the New York Public Library a Beaux-Arts...
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Want to give the ferries a piece of your mind?
Meet the Kitsap County Ferry Advisory Committee for Bainbridge Island. We talk with committee members Richard Velazquez, Tony Smallbeck, and Joe Deets about how you can get your message to Washington State Ferries. Website: https://www.kitsap.gov/BOC_p/Pages/FAC.aspx Facebook:...
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The Declaration and the Constitution
Peggy Muir, who has led classes on the US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence at the Center joins us for a discussion of the relevance and challenges of these founding documents and the burdens they carry as “sacred” texts. Peggy is a retired US History and American Studies teacher…
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Groundwater Plan for Bainbridge
Benjamin Harrison joins us to talk about the Ground Water Management Plan approved last week by the City Council. Harrison, a water resources environmental scientist and island resident, has been on the Environmental Technical Advisory Committee (ETAC). Website:...
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Birding on Bainbridge
Mark Salvadalena, Bainbridge author and birder, discusses bird watching on Bainbridge. Mark wrote a beautiful overview entitled "Birding Bainbridge Island: A guide to birds and birding locations on Bainbridge Island, Washington." Website: https://www.birdingbainbridge.org/
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Improvements at Waterfront Park
BI Metro Park District Commissioner Rachel Pritchett and Parks Project Manager Matthew Keough join us to share information on some projects near the Senior & Community Center: plans to build stair across the ravine into Waypoint Woods and the replacement of the sailfloat off the Bainbridge City...
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Ukraine support from the Bainbridge Rotary Club
Nena Peltin, just back from a trip to Poland as part of an outreach from Bainbridge Island in support of Ukrainian citizens, describes World Community Service project -- which is one of the activities funded by the annual Rotary Auction. The auction is coming up on July 11 at Woodward School.…
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Grand Old 4th
Lindsay Browning and Sam Christopherson of the Bainbridge Island Chamber join us to preview this year's Grand Old 4th of July celebration. https://grandold4th.com
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Devotion to Democracy
How do we go about strengthening democracy? We talk with three community organizers who are planning a community meeting June 27 at Grace Church on Bainbridge. https://standingtogetherbi.org https://naacpbremerton.org
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BI Photo Club: Landscape Photos
Diane Hutchings shares a selection of her beautiful landscape photos and talks about the details of taking and editing the shots. You can see BI Photo exhibits at https://biseniorcenter.org/art-gallery and you can learn more about the photo club at https://biphotoclub.org
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Join our community read!
Adam Nebenzahl with the city joins us to talk about Storybook Ending by Moira McDonald, this year's community-wide read. Pick up a copy at the Center, buy it at a discount from Eagle Harbor Books, or reserve a copy from the library!
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Catching up with Kitsap Transit
A new circulator bus on Saturdays in Winslow, big plans for the World Cup, and more bus options down the road for commuters. Use the Pingo app or call 1.844.424.7433. Reservation lines are open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, seven days a week More BI Ride info:...
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In step with ... Park Commissioner Rachel Pritchett
Join us as we catch up with Rachel Pritchett, the most recently elected Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District Commissioner. We discuss her priorities, what she sees as parks issues most needed wider public engagement, and other issues.
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Ars Poetica - Poetry plus Photography
This year 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 chose from the selected poems to interpret via...
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Poetry for the public!
The City of Bainbridge Island is offering a paid public art opportunity for poets. This artist call invites poets to submit a portfolio of their work for review. Up to ten poets will be selected based on their submission packet to create an original poem (with a small honorarium) that will…
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Kitsap History: Nathaniel Sargent
Amy Brooks, a local historical preservationist and active member of the Elizabeth Ellington Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution based in Bremerton, shares the story of Nathaniel Sargent—a man born into slavery in Kentucky who later moved to Kitsap County in...
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Bainbridge Prepares: Access and Functional Needs
Misty Mountford completes her weeklong visit with us with a discussion of an advisory group that’s part of Bainbridge Prepares. Misty is chairing BP’s “Access and Functional Needs” working group. The group works to ensure that vulnerable populations – including the elderly, individuals with low...
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Dementia Outreach
Misty Mountford, our guest this week, talks about her involvement in a group called "Dementia Friends," which supports people with memory loss. She's joined by Lena Wilson of BISCC, to also discuss "Memory Cafes," a new collaborative outreach that starts May 15!
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Independent Living with HRB
The Independent Living at Home program works with older adults, people with disabilities, and those coming home to rehab to maintain their independence. Misty Mountford, who directs the program, explains how she assesses the home environment and perform modifications and repairs to make it more...
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Catching up with ... Chris Wierzbicki
The city of Bainbridge Island's public works director joins us for a valedictory chat as he prepares to leave his role with the city for a job with Sound Transit.
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Vote Common Good
Doug Pagitt, an author, social activist, pastor, and executive director of Vote Common Good talks about how the political scene, Christian Nationalism, and the importance of reclaiming the establishment clause of the First Amendment. Related links: https://votecommongood.com Goodness, a journal:...
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Music for Democracy
Dana Lyons, most famous for his novelty hit “Cows With Guns,” actually has an amazing career of environmental justice and social activism. He’ll be headlining a gathering at the Historic Lynwood Theatre on May 16 at noon. We learn about Dana’s life’s work, and what to expect in the upcoming...
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