Podcast appearances and mentions of Diane Walker

Show Notes – Episode #134WW - Making Your Ceremony MeaningfulThe reception may be the biggest part of your planning tasks, but don't overlook the ceremony! In this episode, we are joined by our special guest, Diane Walker, a previous event planner, now Minister and wedding officiant. Stay tuned as she shares tips on making the ceremony meaningful as your vows are meant to last a lifetime and talks about the importance of finding an officiant who listens to your wants and needs, understands your vision, and knows how to include your guests in your intimate moment. Reverend Diane Walker is an interfaith minister and wedding officiant who honors and respects all paths, beliefs, and cultures. Timestamps:• [02:12] Michael asks Diane for a tip for couples couple starting to get into the marriage and the ceremony itself.• [02:26] Diane gives tips for couples  • [09:10] Kristina talks about how important it is to click with your vendors.• [13:23] Diane gives advice for writing your own wedding vows.For more information on The Ring The Bling And All The Things Podcast, visit: https://www.ringblingallthethingspodcast.com/Kristina StubblefieldCoaching & consulting: https://kristinastubblefield.com/Website: https://www.ringblingallthethingspodcast.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theringtheblingandallthethingsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theringtheblingandallthethings/The Ring The Bling And All The Things Community Platform: https://www.ringblingallthethings.com/Michael GaddieWebsite: https://www.lloydsflorist.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lloydsflorist/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lloydsflorist/ Sharon RumseyWebsite: https://aperfectplanevents.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APerfectPlanKentuckiana/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aperfectplaneventskentuckiana/Guest InformationDiane Walker Website: https://www.ministerswithmore.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinisterWithMore 

Recorded by Academy of American Poets staff for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on April 8, 2022. www.poets.org

A women takes the life of her mentally challenged babysitter just so she doesn't have to answer to her own crimes. by Kerri Gathright & Britney Graves Directed & Produced by Kerri Gathright & Britney Graves Music by Kerri Gathright    

Inner Moonlight is the poetry reading series for the Wild Detectives in Dallas! Join us the second Wednesday of every month for reading and conversation with one brilliant writer. In this episode, host Logen Cure talks to award-winning poet, Loretta Diane Walker. Loretta Diane Walker, a member of the Texas Institute of Letters, is a Best of the Net Nominee and a nine-time Pushcart Nominee, won the 2021 William D. Barney Memorial Chapbook Contest sponsored by the Fort Worth Poetry Society wit the collection From the Cow's Eye and Other Poems, the 2016 Phyllis Wheatley Book Award for In This House and the 2011 Bluelight Press Book Award for Word Ghetto. Her work has appeared in various literary journals, magazines, and anthologies throughout the United States, Canada, India, Ireland, and the UK. She has published six collections of poetry. Her full-length manuscript, Day Begins When Darkness is In Full Bloom, (Bluelight Press) is scheduled for release in 2021. Loretta received a BME from Texas Tech University and earned a MA from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin. She teaches elementary music at Reagan Magnet School, Odessa, Texas.

House Calls With Dr. K Host: Dr. Talene Keshishian The Human Side of Medicine, a podcast series discussing current events, health, and medicine with the doctors you trust. Today we feature Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center's very own staff member Diane Walker who share their doubts and experiences with the Covid-19 vaccine. Produced by: LAC+USC Medical Center Office of Public Relations & LAC+USC Information Technology Digital Media

If you're a big fan of mushrooms, you need to visit the new Patchwork Gardens booth at the Bainbridge Farmers Market.  Listen here to learn more about Russell Lawson and the many varieties of mushroom he sells at the market. Whether you're in the mood for a giant oyster, king or shaggy mane mushroom, the Bainbridge Farmers Market is the place to be on Saturdays from 9 am - 1.  Listen here as Russell Lawson, proprietor of Patchwork Gardens, tells us what it takes to bring these and other fresh delights to the Market each weekend.   A new vendor at the Market, Russell discusses his move into growing mushrooms, what motivated this change in farming for him, and how science and technology have played key roles in his success. Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher; Diane Walker.

First presented with oil, brushes and canvas at the age of 10, artist Joan Clark has returned to painting after a long hiatus with charming results. Her paintings of people and animals open at the library on Friday, May 3. Mainly self-taught, Joan's influenced by the great Dutch Masters, Rembrandt & Vermeer to name a few. She loves Leonardo da Vinci and likes to paint from photos -- often images she finds in National Geographic Magazine. But it was a photo of her granddaughter that got her back in the studio. At first it was hard, she didn't think she was going to be able to do it. However, with perseverance, something she encourages other artists to do in tough spots, she realized she still had the skills, and she's never looked back. Joan's show opens at the library as part of the community's First Fridays Art Walk on Friday, May 3rd from 5:30-7 pm, and will be on display at the library for the month of May. Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker

From traffic and homelessness to recruiting challenges and the new police station, interim Police Chief Jeff Horn has a lot on his plate. Learn more about Chief Horn and his background here. In this first in a regular series of podcasts, Chief Horn tells BCB host Christina Hulet how he came to end up on Bainbridge and shares his thoughts on some of the issues and opportunities currently facing the island's police force. In addition, the Bainbridge Island Police Department (BIPD) is hiring new officers. If interested, please visit BIPD's website at: http://www.bainbridgewa.gov/849/Police-Employment Chief Horn will be returning to BCB periodically. If you would like to send in a question for him and the department to respond to, please go to BIPD's facebook page or contact Carla Sias, Community Resource Officer, at csias@bainbridgewa.gov. Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker.

This week islander Andrea Hunt joins us on Who's on Bainbridge to discuss her lifelong connection to swimming and the important part it plays in her every day life. In this podcast Andy tells BCB host Bob Ross about the very active Bainbridge Island Masters Swimming program (called BAM), about its award-winning coach, April Cheadle, and why swimming  is so important to many islanders.   Listen here to learn how a master swimmer trains, both in and out of the water, and about the lifetime benefits of swimming -- whether or not you choose to compete. For more about BAM, visit www.bainbridgeaquaticmasters.com Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; audio editor: Chris Walker;  publisher: Diane Walker; social media Jen St. Louis.

Actor Molly Malcolm Hayner grew up on Bainbridge Island, majored in theater at U.W., and has been acting in Barcelona, Spain for twenty years. Molly, who speaks English, Spanish and Catalan, has worked on a variety of international film and television projects. This year saw her playing Billy Connolly's wife, Michelle, in the Hollywood production Wild Oats, starring Shirley MacLaine and Jessica Lange. She also took on a leading role in Jose Pozo's feature, Nick. Additional credits include the Emmy-nominated British TV Series, Any Human Heart, and the Atresmedia/BBC Worldwide Series, The Refugees.  TV Movies include Stevie and Hidden Camera and she has been seen in features such as The Machinist, The Kovak Box, Red Lights and Roger Gual's Tasting Menu. In this podcast Molly tells BCB host Betsy Lydle Smith how creating voices around the family dinner table as a child helped lead to a successful career doing voiceovers for cartoons and commercials in addition to her screen work. She lets us know some little-known facts about acting on screen, and offers some tips for aspiring actors as well. In addition, Molly reflects on her life as a mother of two in Barcelona, and shares what she and her children love about both that city and Bainbridge Island, where she brings them every summer to visit her parents, Catherine and Jim Hayner. Look for Molly in her upcoming movie, Primacy, and find out more by visiting http://www.mollymalcolm.com and theamericanvoiceoverwoman.com. Credits: BCB host: Betsy Lydle Smith; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media Jen St. Louis.

Curious about the artist behind the new murals in the ferry terminal? Meet Cynthia Lait when her new exhibit opens at the Bainbridge Island Library on Friday Evening, April 5th. Ever since Cynthia Lait can remember, she's been creating art. From drawing horses as a child, to rising early as a young mother to get some studio time before getting her kids off to school and herself to work to her current situation of having her studio set up the way she likes it, Cynthia likes to be creative. She took the occasional art class in high school, but when it came time for college she chose to become a chemical engineer, a degree that informs her creativity process more than one would think. With her children now grown she now has time for a more serious studio practice. She's inspired by nature; memories of a walk in the woods, playing at the beach. She's inspired by movement; the changes in color and shape as an object moves. And she's inspired by patterns; the evident and not-so-evident, the beginnings, middles and endings. For her collage work she paints Japanese papers with vibrant colors then cuts, arranges and re-arranges these pieces of paper until it resonates. She likes the definition of the clean edges so that the work takes on more graphical style. Come meet Cynthia at the Bainbridge Library when her show opens Friday, April 5, from 5:30 to 7 pm. For more of her work, visit http://www.cynthialait.com. Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Curious about the new playground at Battle Point Park? Hear what's in store for the children of Bainbridge, and how you can help it come to pass. In this podcast, BCB host Christina Hulet sits down with Barbara Trafton, Executive Director of the Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation, and two members of the Parks District Advisory Committee and KidsUp Campaign, Curt Thomas and Stephanie Page. Together, they talk about why the existing playground needs updating. We also learn about the new design elements being considered, including a large “ferry boat” play structure that speaks to our Pacific Northwest and Bainbridge roots. This project is a collaborative effort between the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District, the Parks Foundation and a citizen's advisory committee. It is also a community effort. There are many ways to get involved. If interested, you can join the campaign committee, submit design ideas, and donate. For more information, please visit the BI Parks Foundation website or the Park District website.   Credits: BCB host Christina Hulet; publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.  

Bainbridge Islander Lynn Brunelle has authored 45 books, won 4 Emmys, and has a Muppet created in her likeness especially for her. Listen here to learn how her passions for art, for science, and for kids inspired her incredible career. Born in Maine, Lynn spent time with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, edited children's books for Scientific American and Workman Press, worked with the Muppets and New York's Museum of Natural History, and then came to Seattle to write Emmy-award-winning scripts for Bill Nye the Science Guy. In this podcast Lynn talks with fellow Island Treasure John Ellis about her childhood in Maine, her passion for finding fun and artistic ways to share information with children, and her love for Bainbridge Island and its people. To learn more about Lynn and other Island Treasures, visit IslandTreasureAwards.org. Credits: BCB guest host: John Ellis; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media Jen St. Louis.

Bainbridge Islander Steve Stolee, founder and president of Island Theatre, has been named one of our newest Island Treasures.  As an actor, photographer, designer, director and videographer, Steve has been documenting Bainbridge Island, its stories, and its inhabitants for years. Listen here to find out what inspires him and how Island Theatre got its start. Born in North Dakota, Steve spent his twenties in Alaska before coming to Bainbridge Island in 1979. Initially working in construction, his first appearance on the BPA stage was in 1981. Over time he was in a number of shows there, eventually serving on the board and getting involved with a number of intriguing projects before starting Island Theatre with Louise Mills. In this podcast Steve talks with BCB host Diane Walker about his first camera, his first high school musical, how he got into video, and what it was like to find out, after years of filming interviews with Island Treasures, that he had finally been declared to be one. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media Jen St. Louis.  

Challenged by the winter snows? So are our grocery stores! Listen here as Town and Country's Joe Pulicicchio describes the best of winter produce, stocking challenges during snow events, and T&C's recent decision to MOVE THE PEPPERS! This month's big news is that T&C's peppers and chilies have moved to a new and very colorful display on the back side of the mushroom shelves, opposite the bulk nuts display. Joe explains the rationale behind the move and elaborates on some of the many attributes of these tasty delights and various ways to prepare them.   He also describes what looks and tastes good in February, what we can expect moving into March, and what challenges markets face as they struggle to keep fresh and healthy produce on the shelves during difficult weather events. Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker; Social media: Jen St. Louis.

Ars Poetica -- the pairing of art and poetry -- is now coming to Bainbridge. Selected poems are being paired with photos from members of the Bainbridge Island Photo Club and will be on display at the Bainbridge Public Library, opening March 1. The annual Kitsap County event, which is now in its eighth year, invites poets to submit their work to a panel of judges. Area artists then choose from the winning poems and create art inspired by the chosen poetry. The end results will soon be visible at Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton, at the Front Street Gallery in Poulsbo, at the Poulsbohemian Coffee House, and this year, for the first time, at the Bainbridge Public Library. Listen here as poet and organizer Sue Hylen explains how she managed to coordinate plans for the library and for the Bainbridge Island Photo Club, and tells what to expect for opening night, Friday, March 1, from 5 - 7 pm. Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Over 40 defibrillators have been installed around our island since Islander Jack Sutherland's cardiac arrest at a Rotary meeting. Listen here as BIFD Fire Chief Hank Teran, Rotary president Robin Goldston, and Jack Sutherland describe this remarkable project: a heartwarming story for American Heart Month. Chief Teran was attending a rotary meeting when Rotarian Jack Sutherland suddenly collapsed in full cardiac arrest. Chief Teran assessed the situation, immediately began CPR with the help of Rotarian Sean Marcella, and called for a defibrillator. Aid cars arrived carrying the vital equipment, and three shocks and a helicopter transport to Harborview later, Jack was able to survive with no repercussions. But survival wasn't enough for Jack. Realizing that without the quick actions of Teran, Marcella, and the defibrillator he would not be here today, Jack spearheaded a Rotary project to spend $25,000 of auction moneys installing AEDs -- Automated External Defibrillators -- in police cars, at Parks District locations, and throughout the island, to ensure that these life-saving devices would be more readily available to anyone in need. Jack, who negotiated the sale of the units, installs them himself with the help of Rotarians Tom Lindsley and Tom McCloskey. He also trains people at each installation on how to use the units, and photographs the units for BIFD to add to the PulsePoint app so they're easier to locate. Curious about AED's and CPR? BIFD offers monthly hands-on training classes in both. To sign up, visit the BIFD website at https://www.bifd.org/classes-and-registration. And to get instant access to AED locations on the island, be sure to install the PulsePoint app on your mobile device. Credits: BCB  host and editor: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

You can recycle your plastic bags! Sakai students are collecting, weighing and shipping plastic film to be recycled into TREX composite decking. Listen here as 5th graders, Genna Albrecht, Rowan Meek, and Taylor Mass join Sakai Principal Jim Corsetti, Lead Teacher Elizabeth Vroom and Sakai PTO Enrichment Chair Kathy McGowan to tell us  how local businesses like Safeway and T&C are working with Sakai students to win the TREX challenge and reduce the amount of plastic that damages our environment. You'll learn about types of plastic that can be recycled, about the successes and challenges involved in this exciting project, and about how you, too, can get involved. Drop off your plastic film -- including bubble wrap, cereal bags, shopping bags, dry cleaning bags and more --  at Sakai between now and April 15. There are special bins marked TREX at the smaller entrance of the school to the left of the main school entrance.  Help Sakai School students win this challenge, and reduce the amount of plastic that goes into landfills and the ocean! Credits: BCB host, Betsy Lydle Smith; audio editor and publisher, Diane Walker; social media, Jen St. Louis.

Curious about our upcoming EMS levy? In this podcast BCB host Diane Walker invites Fire Chief Hank Teran, BIFD Finance Manager Ed Kaufman and Fire Commissioner Tim Carey to explain why the levy is needed, why it's set to be permanent, and what will happen if the levy fails. The levy, which is set to replace a previous levy that expires in December of this year, will fund not only EMS staff but also medical supplies, equipment, community risk reduction work, and training for our increasingly busy EMS squad. Partly because island population is aging, and partly because BIFD is the only organization on the Island that provides 24 hour emergency services, total BIFD call volume has increased 35% since 2012. 70% of those calls are for EMS and rescue services, and 30% of those calls are concurrent, so any reduction in staff could seriously impact the current response times. BIFD already has a permanent fire levy, but ours is the last district in Kitsap county to institute a permanent EMS levy. Though the department is legally allowed to collect at 50¢ per $1,000 property value, they are only asking for 40¢, based on the BIFD strategic plan and current financial projections. For more information and to view copies of the BIFD strategic plan, financial reports, community offerings and more, visit the Fire Department's website at BIFD.org.  Credits: BCB  host and editor: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

The population of older adults is growing at an unprecedented pace here on Bainbridge Island. Approximately 1/4 of the people living on Bainbridge Island are 65 or older. Recognizing this, it was decided that the next five years are crucial for the development of the Senior Center at Waterfront Park.  The Board of Directors therefore embarked on a strategic planning effort to address current and emerging needs and to build organizational capacity to support and sustain the Center's growth and success. Based on the input from a series of five community listening sessions, the plan was completed and approved by the Board at its annual meeting on January 8, 2019. In this podcast Reed Price, Executive Director of the Senior Center; Nancy Lewars, a long time board member; Ann Lovejoy, a new board member; and guest host John McKenzie, a volunteer and supporter of the strategic planning effort, talk about why a 5 year strategic plan is necessary for the Senior Center, how it was created, what has already been accomplished as a result of the plan, and what is expected from it in the future. For more about the Senior Center, its many and varied program offerings, and the new strategic plan, visit https://biseniorcenter.org/. Credits: BCB guest host: John McKenzie; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Bainbridge artist Susan Wiersema uses photography, watercolor, and colored pencil to reveal the soulful nature of animals. Her new show, My Pet Project: Portraits of Cats and Dogs opens at the Bainbridge Library @5pm Friday, February 1. Listen here as Susan talks with BCB host John Fossett about her love for animals, her fondness for the Doctor Doolittle books, and how she came to discover the field of pet portraiture. Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Curious about how our police department works? Participate in the Bainbridge Island Police Department (BIPD) Citizens' Academy, beginning this February. This free 12-week program lets you meet police officers and see their work first-hand; listen here to learn more. In this podcast, BCB host Christina Hulet sits down with Carla Sias, BIPD's Community Resource Officer, and three community members who went through the Academy: Loren Bast, Kaylie Chinn, and former Mayor Anne Blair. Together, they talk about what it was like to visit the Kitsap County Jail and participate in a mock trial at the courthouse. Participants also get to ride with an on-duty patrol officer, go to the 911 dispatch center and Coroner's Office, and talk about a range of topics such as traffic enforcement, investigations, narcotics, criminal law, defensive tactics and identity theft. It's a great way to increase communication between residents and police officers and, in the case of Kaylie Chinn, confirmed her decision to go into law enforcement. Classes begin in early February and are held Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with two additional Saturday sessions. Apply now! Class size is limited to 20 participants and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You can learn more at:  http://www.ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us/789/Citizens-Academy Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

What is it like for people of color to live on Bainbridge? What is race equity? And, how do we create a community where all feel a sense of belonging and inclusion? The Bainbridge City Council is setting up a Race Equity Task Force to explore these issues, and you could join. In this podcast, BCB host Christina Hulet sits down with Sal DeRosalia of CrossFit gym, Erin Phillips of We Live Here Too, City Councilmember Matt Tirman and Karen Vargas, Co-Chair of the Multicultural Advisory Council to discuss these complex questions -- questions that the city's newly formed Race Equity Task Force will consider when it convenes in February. The City Council approved a motion during the December 4 Study Session to form a Race Equity Task Force to provide advice and counsel to the Council to ensure that Bainbridge Island serves as an open and welcoming community for all. The City is seeking seven volunteers to serve on the Task Force, which will meet once a month at City Hall. The day and time of the meetings will be decided at a future date. Councilmembers Matt Tirman, Rasham Nassar and Joe Deets will also serve on the Task Force. If you're interested in serving on the Race Equity Task Force, applications can be found on the City's website, and must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25. Task Force interviews will take place Jan. 28 – Jan. 31.  More information on the Race Equity Task Force and how to apply is available on the city's website: visit https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=548  to learn more. Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Bainbridge Islander Sheryl Gordon McCloud is a Washington State Supreme Court Justice, starting her second six-year term after winning re-election in November. Having served as a criminal defense lawyer and an accomplished appellate lawyer, McCloud is the recipient of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers' highest award, the William O. Douglas Award, in recognition of her "extraordinary courage" in being willing to take on some of the toughest cases.  Besides making important decisions about cases, she also has opinions about our judicial system and they way people treat it. Listen as she expresses her thoughts regarding election of judges versus appointment, and the one thing she'd change about our legal system given the opportunity. Credits: BCB host: Sandy Schubach; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media Jen St. Louis.

Listen here as former island resident Lavina Johnson describes what it was like growing up in Winslow in the 1940s and 50's. In this 19-minute podcast excerpted from a one-hour and 30 minute interview with BIHM volunteer Tom Arnold, Lavina shares her experiences growing up on Bainbridge, descriptions of some of the businesses along Winslow Way in that era, and the damage to the old Lincoln School caused by the 1949 earthquake.  She also describes the role of strawberry cultivation in island life at that time. Credits: BIHM host and editor: Tom Arnold; audio tech: Chris Walker; publisher, Diane Walker; social media Jen St. Louis.

For Northwest artist David Repyak, art and life are all about relationship. His new show, Human Nature, which opens at the Bainbridge Library @5pm Friday January 4, explores the relationship between humans and nature. “Struck at an early age by the beauty and power of the natural world.” David has spent this last year creating a new collection of figurative oil paintings, drawing on a lifetime of influence from the natural world and his connections to it. David, who earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University in Syracuse and his teaching certification from University of Washington, is a Montessori classroom teacher, an art teacher and artist. David has shown his work in individual and group shows around the state, juried competitions in the Northwest and his works are included in several local collections. He finds his inspiration in collaboration with other artists, and after leading art classes in Washington elementary schools for the past decade has now also begun teaching painting to adults. The show opens at the Bainbridge Branch of the Kitsap Regional Library as part of the First Fridays Art Walk @ 5 pm on Friday, Jan 4th, and will show through the month of January. Don't miss it! Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

To celebrate the holiday season, BCB brings you this reading of O. Henry's classic Christmas Tale, The Gift of the Magi. Reading by Diane Walker; intro and extro music: In the Bleak Midwinter, by El McMeen.

Listen here as T&C's Joe Pulicicchio joins Bob Ross and Michael Fodness, Director of Meats and Seafood for Town and Country Markets to talk about seasonal meats, seafood and produce items. In this rich interaction about popular cuts of meat, seasonal seafood, and traditional holiday items from the produce department, the three exchange favorite recipes and methods of preparation.  It's a jolly conversation. Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker; Social media: Jen St. Louis.

Purple brussel sprouts, peeling parsnips, and perfect potatoes: T&C's Joe Pulicicchio is back to tell us about the best produce for your holiday meal. Our old Tastes of Bainbridge friend, Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral for T&C Markets, returns to the BCB studio this week to talk about the fresh produce scene as we enter the holiday season.  From how to cook Brussels sprouts and the need to peel parsnips to the best way to prepare potatoes and what type of potato to use for various dishes, Joe helps ensure your Thanksgiving Dinner will be superb. There's also a fun venture into the use of color and how it is used in the produce department. And, of course, citrus season is upon us and his perspective and advice is delightful. If you care about food, be sure to listen to this one! Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker; Social media: Jen St. Louis.

Christmas, Spring, boats and carousels: Peggy Brunton's paintings are filled with light and color. See them at the library in December; opening Friday evening December 7. Artist Peggy Brunton received a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Washington and has taught ceramics, painting and art history for Seattle Pacific University. Her work has won awards in many prestigious Northwest exhibitions and has been placed in private collections in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, across the USA and throughout the Northwest. She has been chosen to be in permanent collections at Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Henry Gallery, and Seattle Art Museum. Listen here to learn of her approach to her work -- and don't miss her opening at the First Fridays Art Walk at the Bainbridge Library, December 7 from 5-7 pm. Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

In anticipation of Celluloid Bainbridge's upcoming 20th anniversary retrospective (November 17-18), festival founder Kathleen Thorne and Lynwood Theatre maven TJ Faddis  talk with BCB host John Fossett about the history, technical challenges, and highlights of this iconic film festival. Over the last 20 years of the festival there have been numerous surprises. Listen here and learn about the Trojan Horse, the true test of a Bainbridge Islander, the superstition surrounding one film, which filmmaker has TWO films in the festival (one under an assumed name), Kathleen's own surprising contribution to the festival, and what's a cowboy hat got to do with anything? For this year's festival, the Opening Night Reception will take place at 5pm on Saturday November 17 at the Marketplace at Pleasant Beach. Guests will enjoy fine food and drink and the company of Bainbridge Island author Jonathan Evison. After the Reception, head across the street to the Historic Lynwood Theatre for an exclusive screening of “The Fundamentals of Caring,” the 2016 film based on Evison's best-selling book “The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving.” Evison will host a Q&A after the film. And then, free all day Sunday at the Lynwood Theatre, you'll see feature-length dramas, documentaries, comedy shorts, and experimental music videos, all representing the creativity, the hilarity, and the heart that have defined Celluloid from the very beginning. Don't miss this fabulous 20th anniversary retrospective: it's quintessential Bainbridge! Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Many of us know IslandWood for its beautiful 250-acre campus and environmental learning programs for children and adults alike. What you may not know is that this local nonprofit is also trying to address structural racism and embed equity in its operations. In this podcast, BCB host Christina Hulet sits down with three members of IslandWood's team to talk about how this work is going: John Haskin is Senior Vice President for Education, Kristine Jimenez is Director of Communications, and Theresa Song Ichien is Coordinator of IslandWood's Education for Environment and Community Graduate Program. Together, they discuss recent efforts to use a racial equity lens across the organization, from hiring and training to curriculum and fundraising materials. They speak candidly about what has been challenging, the lessons they are learning, and even some mistakes made along the way. As Jimenez says, this work is “helping us see what we couldn't see.” IslandWood hopes that in sharing their journey our whole community might be inspired both to support that journey and to explore its own challenges in the areas of racial bias, equity, and inclusion. Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

From the Sandspit to Winslow Way and Fort Ward, from Kingston to Indianola and the piers of Seattle, strange phenomena abound. You can hear all about it here as Bainbridge Public Library's John Fossett, BCB's Diane Walker, and The Art Project's Susan Wiersema share true ghost stories from Bainbridge Island and beyond. These stories were read aloud at the Art Project on Friday evening, October 26, 2018 under the direction of Susan Wiersema. We hope you enjoy them, and have a Happy Haunted Halloween.

Meet award-winning author and wildlife photographer Paul Bannick, whose exhibit of magnificent owl photographs will open at the Bainbridge Library at 5:30 pm on Friday November 2, with a talk by the artist at 6pm. In this podcast interview Paul talks with BCB host John Fossett about his years of work in the wild, about his passion for nature and for photography, and about the 19 species of owls and what they have to teach us about the beauty and vulnerability of their unique natural habitats. A veteran of Aldus, Adobe, and Microsoft, Paul now serves as Director of Major Gifts for Conservation Northwest, an organization dedicated to protecting and connecting wild areas and recovery native species from the Pacific Coast to the Canadian Rockies. Representatives of Conservation Northwest will also be on hand at the opening to share information about one of their current projects. Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Meet one of the newest additions to the Bainbridge Farmers Market: Frank Ralph, the Owner of Fishgirl, a company solely dedicated to the harvesting of wild and sustainable seafood. In conversation with BCB host Bob Ross, Frank discusses his 30 years of experience and what he has discovered is the best tasting seafood available.  Frank and his wife and co-owner, Claudia, are are firmly committed to the concept of individually caught fish, immediately blast frozen with a “fresh caught” lock date in place.  Meet Frank at the Market Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm. and be sure to review his impressive array of frozen and tinned seafood, sauces and spice blends. For more about Fishgirl, visit their website at: www.fishgirlseafood.com Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker;Social media: Jen St. Louis.

In this podcast interview you'll meet Mario Alejandro Torres, the new Music Director and Conductor for the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra. Born & raised in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Mario is a conductor, teacher, and student who also performs on the viola and violin. He currently lives in Seattle, where he is a doctoral candidate at the University of Washington, pursuing a degree in orchestral conducting. Listen here as Mario tells Arts and Artists producer John Fossett about his early years as a young musician in Honduras and his hopes for the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his new role at the BSO, Mr. Torres is the Music Director of Poulsbo Community Orchestra and Assistant Conductor of the University of Washington Symphony Orchestra. He has played with and conducted orchestras in Honduras, Suriname, Costa Rica and Haiti, and his wife Jenny is an active participant in the Seattle Music Partners Program and the Special Events department of the Seattle Symphony. Credits: BCB Host: John Fossett; BCB audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Listen here as island resident Dick Shryock describes life growing up on Wing Point in the 1940s, the impact World War II had on his family and the area, and two of his summer jobs, first as the Wing Point Golf Club greens keeper and later working on the construction of the Agate Passage Bridge. Dick moved permanently to Bainbridge Island as a young boy in 1941. His family initially rented and later purchased a log home on Wing Point where Dick grew up. That house is now on the City of Bainbridge Island's Register of Historic Properties as one of the best-preserved log homes on the island. Dick continues to live in the Port Madison area. Credits: BIHM host: Tom Arnold; audio tech and editor: Chris Walker; publisher, Diane Walker.

Wondering how to vote on our upcoming SAFE Mobility levy? Listen here as Herb Hethcote and Doug Rauh, the men who helped draft the pro and con statements for the voters pamphlet, share their thoughts with COBI's Mark Epstein and BCB's Christina Hulet. This November, Bainbridge Islanders will vote on a $15 million Safe Access for Everyone (SAFE) Mobility Levy. If approved, it would fund shoulder improvements, better connected sidewalks, trails with a focus on safe routes to schools, and other improvements to support walking and biking. The cost of the levy for an owner of a $660,000 home -- the median value on Bainbridge -- would come to an estimated $185 in additional property taxes per year over a seven year period. In this podcast, Mark Epstein, Engineering Project Manager for the City of Bainbridge, shares how the levy came about and what the process would be for selecting and implementing projects, if approved. Also joining us are Herb Hethcote, who helped draft the “pro statement” and Doug Rauh, who helped draft  the “con statement.” Together, we discuss the levy's pros and cons and offer different perspectives for voters to consider as they cast their ballots. There are many opportunities to learn more about the levy. City staff are hosting a workshop on Thursday, October 11 from 6:30-8:30 at Island Center Hall. Information will also be available on your ferry commute and at the farmer's market. Additional details can be found at the city's website: https://bainbridgesafemobilitylevy.participate.online/ Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Fabulous fall colors, a fungi Walk, a floral arranging demo, a moss garden walk, a zen garden demo, Jazz with Jenny Maybee, and of course the annual Squash Scavenger Hunt: it's all part of Founders Weekend at the Bloedel Reserve, which celebrates its 30th anniversary October 20-21. Listen here as Bloedel's Executive Director Ed Moydell shares highlights from the fascinating history of this award-winning island treasure. You'll learn some little-known facts about the garden's history, Prentice Bloedel's vision, the Reserve's plans for the future, and -- just for fun -- how the first Annual October Squash Scavenger Hunt came to be! Recently named one of the top ten public gardens in the U.S., Bloedel offers peace, well-being, exercise and entertainment for visitors of all ages.  To learn more about Founder's Weekend and about Bloedel's activities and visiting hours, visit their website at https://bloedelreserve.org/ Credits: BCB host, Betsy Lydle Smith; audio editor and publisher, Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

If you love jazz, funk, and flamenco, you want to be sure to attend Arte Y Pasion with Deseo Carmin, this Saturday, September 22, 7:30 pm at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Deseo Carmin is a fiery fusion of Latin, Jazz/Funk with spicy Flamenco, interpreting favorite Latin American and original songs with a style that is unique as well as energetic. In this podcast you'll meet and hear Deseo Carmin composer/musicians Stella Rossi and Andre Stomma -- and they will make you want to dance, so come hear them Saturday night and bring your dancing shoes! Be sure to come early -- doors open at 6:45 -- to view the spectacular photography of Eva Blanchard, on exhibit this night only. Eva is a concept and editorial portrait photographer whose photography is seen in advertising campaigns, magazines, and publishing. To learn more about Deseo Carmin, visit their website at: https://www.deseocarmin.com/ To see more of Eva Blanchard's work, visit https://evablanchardphoto.com So join us for an elegant night around the world with music, dance and exquisite photographic art! Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on the BIMA website. Credits: BCB host, John Fossett; audio editor and publisher, Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

What is the level of homelessness on Bainbridge and in Kitsap County? What's driving the problem, what kind of assistance is available, how effective is it, and what can you do to help? Listen here to learn more... In this 45 minute podcast, BCB host Christina Hulet talks with Kirsten Jewell, Kitsap County's Housing and Homelessness Program Division Coordinator, and Maria Metzler, Executive Director of Helpline House, about local statistics, issues, services and misconceptions around homelessness. According to data from Kitsap County's Department of Human Services and Housing Solutions Center, 530 people were without a home in Kitsap County during the 2018 “point-in-time” count. In 2017, approximately 3,200 households in Kitsap needed housing assistance and 1,200 households were classified as homeless. Here on Bainbridge, 116 households needed housing assistance and 25 households were classified as homeless in 2017. Forty of these households included children, impacting a total of 68 kids. The Bainbridge Island School District also counted 18 homeless children in the 2016-2017 school year. One of the organizations making a difference is Helpline House, a local nonprofit that served 1 in 10, or approximately 2,500, Bainbridge residents in 2017. It provides a range of social services including a food bank, mental health counseling, housing assistance, medical equipment, and case management, among others. You can support and learn more about Helpline House at https://www.helplinehouse.org/. Come join their 50th Celebration on Saturday September 29th from 11am to 4pm. This is a free community event, including live music, kid activities, food trucks and more. You can learn more about Kitsap County's housing and homelessness programs and county-level data on its website. The County is also hosting a community forum on Bainbridge about tiny houses, as one tool to address homelessness and housing instability. This event will be on Thursday, September 27th from 6:30-8:30pm at Bainbridge's Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church.   Credits: BCB host, Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher, Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Will bringing Coffee Oasis to Bainbridge help reduce teen suicide on the island? Lee Moniz hopes so. Listen here to learn about Coffee Oasis and why the Tyler Moniz Project is working to bring the organization to Bainbridge. Here on Bainbridge, we have lost several youth to suicide in the last few months alone. Many others report that they struggle with depression, anxiety, bullying, and various pressures. Some are just looking for a place to connect and feel a sense of community. This is why Lee Moniz and others are working to bring Coffee Oasis to Bainbridge. Lee is the founder of the Tyler Moniz Project, a non-profit organization that she and her husband, Jeff, created after their son, Tyler, died by suicide at Washington State University two years ago. In this podcast, we learn about her hopes to partner with Coffee Oasis to create a coffee house where youth can just hang out and, if needed, get access to a variety of programs, activities and support staff. Coffee Oasis is a faith-based, non-profit organization that creates gathering places for youth by combining coffee and youth programs. They have several coffee shops around Kitsap County, including Poulsbo, Bremerton, and Port Orchard. In this podcast Daniel Frederick, Coffee Oasis' Director of Community Development, talks about the programs they offer, including job training, counseling, mentoring, crisis intervention, and case management. We also hear from Kyle Koller, a youth actively involved in the organization, who shares what a difference Coffee Oasis made in his own life. If you'd like to learn more, there will be a Question & Answer session about the Bainbridge Island Coffee Oasis project at City Hall on September 24th from 7:00-8:30pm. You can also visit the Tyler Moniz Project (www.thetylermonizproject.com) and Coffee Oasis websites (https://thecoffeeoasis.com/) ... and if you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out and ask for help. There are many resources to draw from including: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text 741741 Bainbridge Youth Services, which provides free counseling for youth ages 12-19 Credits: BCB host, Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher, Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Line dancing? Table Tennis? Yoga? Beginning Chinese? Bridge? Drawing? Chess? Knitting? Photography? Astrology? German? Cribbage? Karaoke? Shakespeare? There's something for everyone at the BI Senior Center -- and you can help them decide what future offerings might be available! Attend one of four strategic planning sessions offered over the next week, and help our senior center plan for the future. Working with their existing members, the Senior Center's Board has come up with a five point plan for the center's future, but they want to open this discussion up to the larger community, so they are holding 4 strategic planning sessions at different times and places to make it easy to attend:   • Tuesday, September 11, 10 am-noon at Bethany Lutheran Church   • Thursday, September 13, 3-5 pm at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church   • Saturday, September 15, 1-3 pm at Island Volunteer Caregivers (behind Marge Williams Center)   • Tuesday, September 18, 7-9 pm at the Senior Center You need only attend one session, so choose the one most convenient for you and be sure to let them know what shape you'd like them to take for the future. For more information, visit their website at biseniorcenter.org. And to learn more about their wide range of learning and exercise opportunities, stop by the Center and pick up a copy of their Splash newsletter today! Credits: BCB host: Carolyn Goad; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Are you prepared if disaster strikes our community? Participate in Three Days of Preparedness--September 26, 29, and 30 -- and meet Ready Raccoon and the rescue dogs of Empact NW, experience a simulated earthquake, and learn more about what Bainbridge is doing to build resilience in case of catastrophic events. • Day One: Wednesday, Sept 26th Film Night @ The Pavilion – The Geological Formation of Bainbridge island Parts 1, 2 & 3. Two screenings @ 6 pm & 7 pm. It's free, but please reserve your tickets online https://bainbridgeprepares.org/event/3-days-of-preparedness-day-1-film-night/ • Day Two: Saturday, Sept 29th Expo @ City Hall – The Big Shaker: Earthquake Simulator, disaster preparedness workshops, Empact NW Rescue Dog Team, connect with the non-profit and tax funded organizations helping to prepare our community. • Day Three: Sunday, Sept 30th Emergency HUB Demo @ Island Church – Demonstrations and scenarios. See the non-profit and tax funded organizations, helping to prepare our community, in action. So come on down and bring the kids: It's an excellent opportunity to get to know each other, to learn about preparedness, and to meet the individuals, organizations and local government who are helping to prepare our community. Credits: BCB host, John Fossett; audio editor and publisher, Diane Walker; social media Jen St. Louis.

Who remembers when the first television came to Bainbridge Island? Listen here as lifelong Island resident Karen McCormic Beierle shares her memories of growing up on Bainbridge, including the 1949 earthquake that destroyed the Pleasant Beach School. Born in the late 1930s, Karen grew up in the Point White/Lynwood area. She left the island briefly to attend college and begin a teaching career, then returned to raise a family here in the home she and her husband still occupy in Fletcher Bay. In this 19-minute podcast excerpted from a one hour and 47 minute interview with BIHM volunteer Tom Arnold, Karen describes the Point White ferry, Lynwood and Fort Ward in the 1940s, and the Navy's presence in the area. After we hear of her experiences in the 1949 earthquake, the podcast concludes with Karen sharing some of her perspectives on the return of Bainbridge Island's Japanese-American residents following their internment during World War II. Credits: BIHM host: Tom Arnold; audio tech: Chris Walker; publisher, Diane Walker.

What is the development moratorium, why was it enacted, and how does it address growing concerns about the type of development happening on Bainbridge Island? In this podcast, BI Senior Planner Christy Carr and Planning Commissioner Jon Quitslund help clarify the issues. Beginning in January 2018, the Bainbridge Island City Council passed a series of ordinances establishing and clarifying a six-month moratorium on certain new developments. The moratorium was set to expire mid-summer but was extended on June 26 by an additional 90 days.   Listen here as BCB host Christina Hulet talks with long term islanders Christy and Jon  about the moratorium and several related topics, including the review process and design of subdivisions; the role of the Design Review Board and the Planning Commission; the Critical Areas and Landmark Tree ordinances; and the recommendations just delivered by the Affordable Housing Task Force. We also explore some of the criticisms associated with the moratorium and consider how best to hold the tension between development and preserving what we love about our island. For more information on the moratorium, visit the City's website at www.bainbridgewa.gov. Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Many of us know people who are either struggling to stay in their current homes or hoping to find an affordable place on Bainbridge. Housing Resources Bainbridge is here to help: listen here as HRB's Phedra Elliot and Penny Lamping describe the services this vital group provides. Housing Resources Bainbridge (HRB) is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides and advocates for affordable rental housing and homeownership options on the island. HRB also helps elderly and disabled individuals stay in their homes by providing home improvements such as accessible walkways and kitchen/bathroom modifications. Phedra Elliot is HRB's executive director, and Penny Lamping is a long-time Bainbridge resident who serves as fundraising and Communications Manager. Together they explain the growing need in our community for a broader range of housing options and some of the ways HRB is working to achieve that goal. Phedra also served on the City's Affordable Housing Task Force (AHTF), which released its recommendations in July 2018. You can listen to a related podcast on that subject here. To learn more about Housing Resources Bainbridge, please visit their website at: http://housingresourcesbi.org/. Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.

Bring your friends and family to the island's beaches on Sunday, September 9, and help keep our beaches clean and free of materials that can both damage wildlife and adversely affect our own food chain. The annual beach cleanup is not just happening on Bainbridge; volunteers from states across the U.S. and more than 100 countries come together each year as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. In this podcast Sustainable Bainbridge president Christine Perkins talks with Deb Rudnick, an environmental scientist and chair of the Bainbridge Island Watershed Council, about the many local, national, and international organizations involved in the cleanup, and what we as concerned citizens can do -- not just on Beach Cleanup Day, but every day -- to improve the health and beauty of our environment. Beach cleanup volunteers are encouraged to register in advance of the Sunday event at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0944a8ab2aa75-2018.  The main effort is focused from 10am to 2pm on Sunday, September 9th, but your help is appreciated anytime. More information can be found at the Sustainable Bainbridge web page for the event. There's also a Facebook page. Credits: BCB host, Christina Hulet; audio editor and publisher, Diane Walker; social media Jen St. Louis.

How do we go about creating a community where people who want to live here can afford to do so? In June 2017, the Bainbridge Island City Council appointed a fifteen member, all citizen volunteer group to  answer that question. The Affordable Housing Task Force (AHTF) was charged with developing recommendations to improve access to affordable housing across the economic spectrum. This month, the AHTF released its final report, including proposals for our collective consideration.   In this podcast, we hear from several community members involved in the process. Althea Paulson is a long-time Bainbridge resident and Chair of the task force; Phedra Elliot is Executive Director of Housing Resources Bainbridge and a fellow AHTF member; and Jennifer Sutton is a Senior Planner for the City of Bainbridge.   Together, they help us understand why affordable housing has become an issue, why it matters, and what some possible solutions might be, including zoning changes, building on public lands, encouraging ADU's, incentivizing innovative solutions, and more.   Listen to this podcast as we explore these recommendations, and the inherent tensions and trade-offs that we as a community will need to weigh as we respond.   To get involved or learn more, you can attend the City Council's study session on the AHTF report on August 21 at 6pm at City Hall. More information is also available on the City's website at www.bainbridgewa.gov (type in “Affordable Housing Task Force” in the search box). Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; publisher: Diane Walker; social media Jen St. Louis.

"What's happening to our world?," she said. Who is speaking? It's Finch, the bird-woman, who lives on a treeless island. She wants to build a boat as the water is rising. Bainbridge Islander Stefani Galaday's new book, Finch, sets the issues of climate change and the human condition into a charming mythological format as she explores hat is happening to our world and what can we do as individuals and organizations to steer our planet boat in a life affirming direction. Stefani will be reading, taking questions and leading a discussion on Saturday, August 18th, from 2 to 4 PM at the Bainbridge Island Library.  Everyone is invited!  If you'd like a copy of the book, or to contact Stefani, email her at finchbirdwoman@gmail.com. Credits: BCB host: Betsy Lydle Smith; audio tech Chris Walker; audio editor and publisher: Diane Walker; social media: Jen St. Louis.