What's Up Bainbridge

Host Barb Trafton, Executive Director of the Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation leads a group conversation of specialists regarding the popular Grand Forest in a changing climate environment. Participants include Dan Hamlin, Park Services Director at the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Rec District; Jared Moravec, Deputy Chief at the Bainbridge Island Fire Department and Stuart Johnson, Landscape designer at AHBL, a multi-disciplinary Landscape Architecture Firm, and a researcher at the Grand Forest.   The conversation invites the listener to participate in thinking about what does forest health mean and to become actively involved in this much beloved open-space park in the heart of the island.  Each contributor offers their unique perspectives, reflecting values and concerns all contributing to a deeper understanding of this magnificent treasure.   For information about the 2021 Annual Bainbridge Island Environmental Conference, go to:   https://islandwood.org/get-involved-with-environmental-steam-educa

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 p

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 i

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

The Bainbridge Island City Council approved the Climate Action Plan (CAP) this past November 2020. What is the CAP and how will it be implemented?  The Climate Change Advisory Committee (CCAC) will be hosting an online community event this month giving presentations of the plan, answer questions on the CAP and discuss next steps.   The online events will be held: Wednesday, Jan. 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.  Saturday, Jan. 23. from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Listen here to city council liaison Joe Deets, and CCAC members Mike Cox, Deb Rudnick, and Lara Hansen describe the importance of the Plan, how it got started and what it plans to accomplish. One of the overarching goals is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on Bainbridge Island by 90% by 2045. That will be a momentous occasion! You can view the Climate Change Advisory Committee webpage by clicking here. And to view the Climate Action Plan go here. Credits: BCB Host Sonia Scaer; Audio editor Keith Doughty; Publisher Bob Ross

Tahmina Watson, a Seattle immigration attorney and well-known media figure in the immigration field joins us on this edition of What’s Up Bainbridge. She hosts the podcast Tahmina Talks Immigration and is the author of the recently published book Legal Heroes in the Trump Era: Be Inspired, Expand Your Impact, Change the World. In this episode Tahmina discusses her experiences as one of the founders of the Washington Immigration Defense Network (WIDEN) and Airport Lawyer, which was created in response to the first travel ban in January 2017. She has met and worked with many of the volunteer lawyers throughout the country who assist individuals and families navigate the complex field of immigration law.  Tahmina tells us what inspired her to write, Legal Heroes in the Trump Era, and how that book came to fruition. Her book captures the essence of what it means for ordinary citizens to take action and make a difference not only in individual and families lives but in our nation as a whole. I invite you to be ins

  Dinah Satterwhite, Bainbridge Island Winter Studio Tour Director and an artist in her own right, brings along two studio artists to this episode of What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss this year’s online visual experience. The other artists, Mike Biskup who specializes in watercolor and ink and Gigi Godfrey who dives deep into oil and gouache each discuss their respective approaches to their art and some interesting thoughts about their own processes. With a beautifully designed new website, it is easy to connect to the nearly 40 local artists on the Spotlight page and view their unique offerings. There is also a Featured Artist page with interviews, videos and behind the scenes looks of artists in their studios, sharing their insights and creative environments. Learn more about the Bainbridge Island Winter Studio Tour at: www.bistudiotour.com Credits: BCB Host: Bob Ross: Audio/Editor: Keith Doughty: Publisher: Bob Ross

BARN Writers’ Studio Lead Sallie Maron and steering committee member Amanda Mander join us today on What’s Up Bainbridge. Context, the Studio’s online journal is about to enjoy it’s second edition and they share some of the background of the publication, how it started and many of the creative partnerships that make it unique and inspiring.   The goal of Context is to celebrate and inspire all of BARN’s maker journeys across the 10 studios and particularly to explore cross-studio explorations, welcoming established artisans and new-comers alike.   Learn more about the BARN Writers’ Studio at www.bainbridgebarn.org  Credits: BCB Host: Bob Ross: Audio/Editor: Keith Doughty: Publisher: Bob Ross

Carla Mackey, coordinator for the yearly BARN ( Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) Bazaar joins us in this episode of What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss this year’s online approach.  She discusses the many locally designed and crafted items that will be available to view, how one can purchase them and make arrangements for curbside pickup at the BARN facility on Three Tree Lane NE. The BARN Bazaar has become a popular early winter event where local artists market a variety of beautifully made gifts and creations appropriate for holiday gift giving.  This year, due to the COVID-19, things are different and BARN has gone online in a very innovative way to make numerous items available to view and purchase.  This year’s collection includes a wide variety of items from handmade electric guitars, unique jewelry pieces, lovely wooden bowls and extraordinary glass art. Shop online starting at 10:00 am, Friday, November 20: www.Bazaar.BainbridgeBARN.org Credits: BCB Host: Bob Ross;  Audio Editor: Keith Doughty; Publis

In this What’s Up Bainbridge edition, we explore the many adventures of Marcela Sandoval, her husband United Nations Diplomat Richard Ragan and their twins Coco and Carter.  They share stories from living in many places around the globe, what they’ve learned and how they adjust as a family, individually and together. Richard who currently heads up the UN World Food Program in Bangladesh, joins us from there and discusses the meaningfulness of the WFP’s recent Nobel Peace Prize award.

Marcela Sandoval, Lead for BARN’s Kitchen Arts Studio, joins the BCB team to discuss what’s going on in the BARN Kitchen Studio to support meals programs in Kitsap County and several exciting on-line cooking classes. She explains about the many upcoming classes now being offered including the popular ‘Easy as Pie’ series by Chef/Teacher Meloni Courtway and a delightful ‘Edible Halloween Decorative Toppers’ class by Christine Chapman. Then there is the Chocolate Torte class by Dharma Café owner, Katalin Gyorgy and more wonderful classes by health and wellness expert, Nancy Travis ( Sukhikitchen.com ), a Food For Life teacher who will be doing a program called ‘Food For Healthy Living In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month’.   To learn more about BARN Kitchen Studio classes, go to www.bainbridgebarn.org and look under Kitchen Arts classes/events Credits: BCB Bob Ross; Audio editor Keith Doughty; Publisher Bob Ross           Credits: BCB Bob Ross; Audio editor Keith Doughty; Publisher Bob Ross

Listen to BARN Fiber Arts Studio lead, Fran Fuller, talk about the studio’s mission of community building through education, community service projects, and inspiring creativity in a variety of disciplines. Fran is seeing her community of artisans come together despite the pandemic. Through weekly Virtual Studio sessions using Zoom and online classes, members are engaged, and are supporting each other’s work.   The Studio has attracted the attention of participants from other cities, not just Bainbridge Island. And recently began a collaboration with the Seattle artists known as Shibaguys. Their award-winning crochet, knit, and sewing designs have been featured in and on the covers of dozens of publications. The dynamic duo will be offering additional live virtual workshops this Fall. Fran will tell us about their popular Sashiko and Boro stitching classes, and the upcoming classes on Kogin Sashiko and more.      htt

The Electronic and Technical Arts (ETA) Studio at BARN continues to offer a space and opportunity for prototyping and fabricating using equipment and software that aspiring and seasoned inventors are excited about. And even during the pandemic lock down, this community of makers are showing up to volunteer and participate in important and exciting projects, like using the 3D printers to make components for face shields, PAPR hoods, and other protective gear needed by health care workers.  Listen to Doug Salot, ETA Studio Lead, talk about the current and future events like Sunday Tech Talks, interest groups, and classes. And Jess Henderson, Program Manager of BARN, discusses the new Coding Club for 4th – 8th graders starting on October 22nd. The ETA studio has attracted the attention of participants and instructors from other states, and even countries! This is truly a place where newbies and seasoned techies can experiment and try new things.

BARN Executive Director, Denise Dumouchel, joins us on What's Up Bainbridge. She talks about the many things that have been happening at BARN during the covid-19 down time and the important connections to the Bainbridge Island community. 

The eighth and final episode of Bainbridge Stay at Home Companion, “The Next First Step,” is hosted by Pete Benson and produced by Miranda Feldtman, Liz Ellis, Matt Longmire, Ann Wilkinson-Ellis, and John Ellis. “May I Have Your Attention Please: This is REALLY Your Captain Speaking” Featuring Travis Samson and Tim Koivu Written by Miranda Feldtman and Liz Ellis Edited by Travis Samson “Animal Radio” Written by Layne DeGrow and Liz Ellis Performed (with significant improvements) by Henry Epp, Justin Lynn, JC Figueroa, Jesse Smith, Catherine MacLeod, Cynthia Lair, Layne DeGrow, Ted Dowling, and Kayla Teel “Shakespeare in the Dark: Macbeth” Featuring Maddy Garfunkel in conversation with Miranda Feldtman And the improv stylings of Bhama Roget, Hope Koon, and John Ellis Our theme music is by Adam Prairie. You can learn more about Raising Resilience at their website, raisingresilience.org. This program is a collaboration between Bainbridge Performing Arts, Bainbridge Prepares, and BCB, a community service of

The seventh episode of Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion, “Through The Grey,” is hosted by Madelaine Figueroa and produced by Miranda Feldtman, Liz Ellis, Matt Longmire, Ann Wilkinson-Ellis, and John Ellis. “May I Have Your Attention Please: The Love Boat” Featuring Ann Wilkinson-Ellis and Ryan O’Donnell Written by Miranda Feldtman and Liz Ellis Edited by Liz Ellis “The Time Capsule” Performed and produced by Dan Rosenberg Written by Dan Rosenberg with Raffi Minasian and Eric Schiemer “BI PI: Finish What You Startered” Written by Miranda Feldtman Featuring Jim Anderson, Liz Ellis, Matt Howe, and Brian Danzig Edited by Miranda Feldtman and Liz Ellis Music includes “Dances and Dames” by Kevin MacLeod (CC-BY, incompetech.com) Our theme music is by Adam Prairie. This program is a collaboration between Bainbridge Performing Arts, Bainbridge Prepares, and BCB, a community service of BARN.

The sixth episode of Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion, “Cultivating Stillness” is hosted by Diane Walker and produced by Miranda Feldtman, Liz Ellis, Matt Longmire, Ann Wilkinson-Ellis, and John Ellis. “May I Have Your Attention Please: Let Me Finish” Featuring Robert Craighead, Jennifer Behrens Pippin-Montanez, and Bob Downing Adapted from “Let Me Finish” by Dan Rosenberg Edited by Liz Ellis   “Bad Advice With Dr. Bhama: Working From Home” Featuring Bhama Roget in conversation with Leigh Noffsinger Produced by Ann Wilkinson-Ellis Edited by Liz Ellis    “In The Drawing Room” Written by Miranda Feldtman Featuring Ali Budge, Sophie Eldridge, Justine Stillwell, Sophie Eldridge, Matt Eldridge, Miranda Feldtman, Sophie Eldridge, Sophie Eldridge, James Sgambati-O'Donnell and John Ellis Our theme music is by Adam Prairie. You can learn more about Bainbridge Youth Services at their website, askbys.org, Yes! Magazine at their website, yesmagazine.org, and Bainbridge Prepares at their website, bainbridgeprepares.org.

This fifth episode of Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion, “The Lonely Guru,” is hosted by Mike Lisagor and produced by Miranda Feldtman, Liz Ellis, Matt Longmire, Ann Wilkinson-Ellis, and John Ellis. “May I Have Your Attention Please: Curtain Speech”Featuring Evelyn Cantwell Written (with love) by Evelyn Cantwell and Miranda Feldtman Edited by Liz Ellis “Are We There Yet? Part II”Featuring the voices of Reece Martine, Ocean Door, Rowan & Lockie Martin, Sera Pryde, and Harlow & Mabel Greene in conversation with Ann Wilkinson-Ellis Edited by Liz Ellis “The Lonely Guru”Written, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Johnny Bregar Our theme music is by Adam Prairie. You can learn more about Helpline House at their website, helplinehouse.org, and about Bainbridge Prepares at their website, bainbridgeprepares.org. This program is a collaboration between Bainbridge Performing Arts, Bainbridge Prepares, and Bainbridge Community Broadcasting.

Island Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) has been serving Bainbridge Island for almost 25 years, providing transportation, in-home services, and life-enriching activities for the homebound – all free of charge. IVC promotes the health, well-being, dignity and independence of the elderly, disabled and those in need by providing one-on-one relationships with trusted volunteers from our community.  As we are all aware, during this time when large scale fundraising events are not feasible, Island nonprofits have been struggling to continue supporting the services they provide. But IVC has come up with a creative approach: from June 1-6 they will be holding a week-long online event entitled YOU are the HEART of IVC, raising funds for the essential services they provide.  Listen here as Robin Gaphni, Rita Elsberry, and Lynn Murphy tell us about the work of IVC and how you can help.  To join their corps of over 200 volunteers, or to donate to YOU are the HEART of IVC, visit ivcbainbridge.org.  Credits: BCB Host Sandy Schub

The fourth episode of Bainbridge Stay At Home Companion, “Fowl-Weather Friends,” is hosted by Dominique Cantwell and produced by Miranda Feldtman, Liz Ellis, Matt Longmire, Ann Wilkinson-Ellis, and John Ellis. “May I Have Your Attention Please: Seagull Edition” Featuring Nathan Whitehouse and Max Levit Edited by Liz Ellis and Travis Samson “Shakespeare in the Dark: Henry IVd” Featuring Bhama Roget, John Ellis, Madelaine Figueroa, and Hope Koon, and Brian Feldtman in conversation with Miranda Feldtman Edited by Brian Feldtman “Of A Feather” Written by Wendy Wallace Featuring Pete Benson, Matty Whitman, George Shannon, and Victoria Brown Edited by Liz Ellis and Travis Samson Our theme music is by Adam Prairie. You can learn more about The Friends of the Farms at their website, friendsofthefarms.org and Bainbridge Prepares at their website, https://bainbridgeprepares.org. This program is a collaboration between that organization, Bainbridge Performing Arts, and Bainbridge Community Broadcasting. The events