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From BCB... https://www.bestofbcb.org/tast-036-holidays-with-joe-pulicicchio/ In this podcast Joe Pulicicchio and Bob Ross talk with T&C Markets Becky Fox about the past year's adventures in produce and what to expect in 2017. Becky, who serves as Web Content, Social Media and Advertising Manager for T&C Markets, joins Bob and Joe for their last interview for the 2016 year. Together they reminisce about their past discussions from early spring through the seasons and discuss some of the differences between planning for Thanksgiving and planning for Christmas meals. Joe and Becky each offer their own personal perspectives about holiday food and what it means to them, and share with us some of what lies ahead as we consider what we might expect in terms of fresh produce as we head into the 2017 season. Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; BCB audio tech and editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... https://www.bestofbcb.org/cafe-052-healthy-youth-and-socializing/ How can we help our youth create and sustain positive, healthy relationships?   It's an important question for all of us, adults and youth alike, and yet we all know how messy and challenging relationships can be. Who among us is able to navigate all of our relationships well? To be successful at relationships, we need a number of skills: active listening, compassion, boundary setting, collaboration, and the ability to regulate one's emotions and impulses. It is a lifelong journey. In this podcast, BCB host Christina Hulet explores this ability to create and sustain healthy relationships--what psychologists call sociability--with soccer coach Ballan Campeau of BIFC club soccer and the Bainbridge High School team, and two of his athletes, Tyler Moravec and Quinn Millerd. In sharing their experiences of creating solid relationships on the soccer field and beyond, they encourage us, as parents and community members, to think about what we might do from the sidelines to foster these skills and better support our youth. This podcast is part of the Bainbridge Healthy Youth Alliance's 9-month educational campaign called “Beyond the Report Card: Cultivating What Matters." Designed for local parents, educators and other adults who care about teens, the campaign focuses each month on a different attribute–such as sociability, empathy or curiosity–to help our youth thrive. These attributes are based on a framework called The Compass Advantage, which was developed by our very own Marilyn Price Mitchell, PhD, a local developmental psychologist and researcher.   To sign up for weekly resources or to learn more about the Bainbridge Healthy Youth Alliance and specific things you can do to support our youth, visit BIHealthyYouth.org. Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; BCB audio tech: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... https://www.bestofbcb.org/cafe-50-healthy-youth-and-curiosity/ In this podcast, we hear directly from two of our very own Bainbridge High School students, Emma Russell and Maya Hathan, on how we as parents, teachers and community members help encourage or, in some cases, inhibit the natural curiosity among youth. Why is this so important? According to local developmental psychologist, Marilyn Price Mitchell, “research suggests that intellectual curiosity has as big of an effect on performance as hard work. When put together, curiosity and hard work account for success just as much as intelligence. Another study found that people who were curious about a topic retained what they learned for longer periods of time. And even more impressive, research has linked curiosity to a wide range of important adaptive behaviors, including tolerance of anxiety and uncertainty, positive emotions, humor, playfulness, out-of-box thinking, and a noncritical attitude -- all attributes associated with healthy social outcomes.” In her recent article, Marilyn also notes that “psychologists view curiosity as a life force, vital to happiness, intellectual growth, and well being.”  Wow, that's powerful. And yet, while curiosity is innate in kids, it can also unintentionally be discouraged by adults. So how do we help our kids continue to wonder about the world, ask questions and actively seek out answers? And how do we foster that curiosity in a culture that prioritizes good grades and test scores? Emma and Maya share their perspectives in this podcast, which is part of the Bainbridge Healthy Youth Alliance's 8-month educational campaign called “Beyond the Report Card: Cultivating What Matters”. Each month, the campaign focuses on a different attribute--such as empathy or curiosity--to help our youth thrive and is designed for local parents, educators and other adults who care about teens. To learn more about the Bainbridge Healthy Youth Alliance, including specific things you can to support our youth, or to sign up for weekly resources, please visit BIHealthyYouth.org. Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... https://www.bestofbcb.org/tast-035-pizza-with-brendan-mcgill/ Join BCB's Tastes of Bainbridge host Bob Ross as he talks with Brendan McGill,  chef/owner of Hitchcock, and pizzaiolo Brandon Thompson, his partner in their new venture: Bruciato. Bainbridge residents have been watching with interest as significant changes take place in the facade of the old Winslow Hardware.  Yes, a new pizza place is coming to the island, but this isn't just any pizza: it's classic Neapolitan pizza.  Bruciato pizza will be cooked in an Italian oven and prepared with tomatoes from Italy by chefs who've been specially trained in Naples.  Now expected to open in early to mid December in the heart of town (at 240 Winslow Way East), Bruciato has been in the works for three years.  Listen here as Brendan and Brandon discuss the commitment they made to learn the cherished and highly respected techniques of this type of pizza. From the slow fermentation process of the dough to the required use of authentic San Marzanno tomatoes and the delicate treatment involved in building each pizza, the two restaurateurs share their excitement about their new venture, discuss some of the locally sourced toppings they plan to use, and describe their designs for the exciting space to come. Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; BCB audio editor: Diane Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... https://www.bestofbcb.org/tast-034-talking-turkey-with-joe-pulicicchio/ Did you know that Thanksgiving isn't the best season for green beans? or that what we sometimes call yams are really sweet potatoes? This month Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral for Town & Country Markets, joins Tastes of Bainbridge host Bob Ross to take a tour along the Thanksgiving table. After a brief soliloquy about pumpkins, we learn which fruits and vegetables are most likely to be fresh and tasty for your Thanksgiving meal: potatoes, yams, beans, squash, cranberries -- you name it, Joe can tell you where it comes from and even -- sometimes -- how to cook it!  PS: If you're worried about those green beans, don't be: try their one-pound bag of French beans, add a little Garlic Expressions dressing, and your guests will be thrilled! Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; BCB audio editor: Diane Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... https://www.bestofbcb.org/tast-033-friends-of-the-farms/ Heather Burger, the Executive Director of Friends of the Farms, is our fun and informative guest on this edition of BCB's Tastes of Bainbridge series.  Heather talks about growing up in the midwest, its influence on her attitudes about food and farming, how that led her to the significant position that she now holds.  Obviously passionate about and joyfully committed to her leadership role, Heather discusses the mission and values of the Friends of the Farms Organization.  The primary goals of FOF are to expand the amount of publicly-owned farmland, to educate our community about local agriculture and to provide opportunities for new farmers. Heather also explains how folks can support the organization both financially and through the many volunteer opportunities available.  And, in closing, she provides an enlightened and thoughtful discussion about the many ways Islanders can support and participate in local agriculture. For more information about Friends of the Farms, visit their website at http://friendsofthefarms.org. Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... https://www.bestofbcb.org/wu-311-barn-artists-at-bac-in-november/ Two of Bainbridge's premier art organizations, BARN and BAC, are collaborating to bring you an exciting November exhibit. In this informative podcast, Lindsay Masters, Bainbridge Arts & Crafts' Executive Director, and Mark Nichols, Bainbridge Artist Resource Network's Executive Director, tell us about each of their organizations and how their missions are synergistic. Their collaboration will be exemplified during the month of November, when BAC will serve as the public gallery for 42 artists who have honed their artistic skills at BARN. Some have never exhibited their artwork in public before, but all have met the standards of the jury for this exhibition. Listen here as Lindsay describes the jurying process for the beautiful BAC gallery and tells us about the many additional offerings and services provided by BAC, from art classes for seniors and opportunities for local BI students to demonstrations at nursing homes, on ferries, and beyond. Mark Nichols talks about the new BARN, which includes 11 different studios for very different artistic endeavors, including Book Arts, Electronic and Technical Arts, Fiber Arts, Glass Arts, Jewelry Making, Kitchen Arts, Metal Arts, Printmaking, Woodworking & Small Boat Building, Writers, and Media Arts.  All these offerings will be housed within BARN's soon-to-be-completed building, off New Brooklyn Road, near the Fire Station.   We're all looking forward to this new 25,000 sq ft building -- especially the Commons area where artists can relax, have a cuppa and share ideas! More information about each organization can be found at bainbridgebarn.org and bacart.org. Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor: Diane Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-032-farm-intern-catherine-nguyen/ In this podcast BCB host Bob Ross introduces us to Heyday Farms intern Catherine Nguyen. Nguyen, a recent college graduate, stopped by our booth at the Bainbridge Farmers Market to discuss her interest in food and the deep commitment she has developed about making healthy food available to all.  Catherine talks about her decision to choose Bainbridge Island as a place to do an internship, and tells us what it's like working with Brian MacWhorter of Butler Green and Heyday Farms.  We also learn about the journey that led her to becoming a farmer during her studies.  Listen here and learn about one young woman's dream for a future in food and agriculture and hear about the role she sees herself playing in that future. Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-030-joe-pulicicchio-on-fall-produce/ Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral for Town and Country Markets, returns to the BCB broadcast studio to talk with host Bob Ross about some of the squashes and other items becoming available as we begin Fall and the holiday time of the year. While continuing to focus on the current produce available, and the challenges of bringing fresh, top quality materials to the shelves of a major local supermarket, Joe also looks back through the past year and discusses some highlights of seasonal changes. This summer, Joe feels, was one of the best he can remember for cherries and other stone fruits. But it's already time for him to begin looking to the future: here are some of the things he's thinking about as we head into the last quarter of 2016 and prepare for 2017. Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-299-paula-becker-on-betty-macdonald/ In this podcast, BCB host Wendy Wallace speaks via Skype with Seattle author and historian Paula Becker.  Becker will be reading from her new book, Looking for Betty MacDonald: The Egg, The Plague, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, and I, at Eagle Harbor Books on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 3pm. For those unfamiliar with Betty MacDonald and her writing, she had an instant hit in 1945 with her first memoir, The Egg and I, a hilarious account of the newly married author's life on a chicken ranch in nearby Chimacum, Washington. This bestselling book -- which was made into a movie starring Fred MacMurray and Claudette Colbert -- sold over a million copies in less than a year and catapulted MacDonald into fame. Long fascinated by MacDonald -- who wrote three more memoirs along with the engaging Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle books for children before her untimely death at age 50 in 1958 -- Paula Becker decided to further explore this intriguing author.  She obtained permission from MacDonald's family to access archives and personal materials never seen by the public, and visited former homes and other locations written about in MacDonald's works, taking time to explore all the nooks and crannies of MacDonald's world. The culmination of Becker's investigations and discoveries is this exciting new biography, and it's a fascinating subject -- not just for those of us who grew up reading The Egg and I and the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle books, but also for anyone curious about the Pacific Northwest, small town life, chickens, a woman's post-war perspective on life in the U.S., or who simply wondered why that road they sometimes pass on the way to Port Townsend has such an unusual name. More information about Paula and her writing can be found on her website, www.paulabecker.org and at historylink.org, the online encyclopedia of Washington state history, where Paula is a staff historian. Credits: BCB host: Wendy Wallace; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-029-farm-interns/ In this episode of Tastes of Bainbridge, Li Schmidt and Ruven Stein, two of Brian MacWhorter's summer interns at Butler Green, Farms talk about being farm interns. Listen here and learn what motivates them and why they have chosen to pursue this work in agriculture and food.  The two interns, both college graduates, are articulate and thoughtful in their discussions as they share how they first got interested in food production and what their thoughts and aspirations are as they look ahead. For all those who worry about millennials and what they bring to today's culture, this interview presents us with encouragement for a surprisingly bright and rosy future. Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-028-heyday-farm-chickens/ In this, our first in-the-field interview for Tastes of Bainbridge, we talk with Brian MacWhorter about the egg and poultry operation at Heyday Farm. Join BCB host Bob Ross as we walk around the farm, meeting the animals and talking with Brian, a well known Bainbridge Island farmer and owner of Butler Green Farms. You'll also meet Catherine Nguyen, a summer intern at Heyday Farm, and learn more about being a farmer and the internship program.  Brian's deep commitment to educating young people about agriculture, food and sustainability comes through strongly in the interview: listen and learn! Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-027-bainbridge-island-fruit-club/ This week Darren Murphy, president of the recently formed Bainbridge Island Fruit Club, comes to the BCB broadcast table at the Farmers' Market.  Listen as Darren tells BCB host Bob Ross about the newly formed club, its goals and expectations, and the many club activities happening now and planned for the future.  Darren discusses many of the more typical fruits grown on Bainbridge and some of the challenges of managing them from planting through harvest.  An obvious expert in fruit cultivation and management, he talks about apples, pears, plums, grapes, and many more fruit varieties.  He also has strong thoughts regarding using fruit for food complete with some creative recipe suggestions. The Bainbridge Island Fruit Club (BIFC) meets once a month throughout the year.  Visit www.bifruitclub.wordpress.com   to learn about upcoming meetings and applications for membership. Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-293-bainbridge-quilt-festival-september-10/ On Saturday, September 10, the Bainbridge Island Modern Quilt Guild will again sponsor their popular one-day-only Quilt Festival -- their Fourth Annual! From 10 am to 5 pm over 100 quilt entries will line the sidewalks of downtown Winslow  -- and if you're a quilter, It's not too late to enter! As you stroll along Winslow Way, admiring this year's quilts, special quilt ambassadors in bright green aprons will be available to watch over the quilts and answer your questions. And then, if you're feeling inspired, you can head over to the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, where there will be a hands-on quilt sew-in. Anyone who's interested can go up to the 2nd floor work room, sit down at a sewing machine, choose some fabric, and be guided to make a contribution to our next Wounded Hero quilt, which will be donated to a veterans' shelter in Kitsap County. And you can do more than look: Many of the quilts can be purchased -- or, for just $2, you can purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win a beautiful 57: x 66” quilt, “Star Struck," made by the Bainbridge Island Modern Quilt Guilders.  Raffle tickets may be purchased at the information booth on Madrone Lane, at Esther's Fabrics on Winslow Way and during the Bainbridge Art Walk on September 2nd. For more information about the Guild, the Festival and for entry forms, go to BainbridgeQuiltFestival.com . Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-290-kindred-spaces-performance-at-bima/ In this episode of What's Up Bainbridge, artist Amy D'Apice returns to the BCB Studio to tell us about her upcoming presentation, “Kindred Spaces: The Performance." This Bainbridge Arts and Crafts event is scheduled for September 8th at 7:00pm. It will be held at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Amy lives and makes art in Thailand. She has a great fan base in the US and has been on Bainbridge Island this summer offering workshops and showing her art. As a traveler she is always on the lookout for scenes that may be common across cultures and she says part of her creative process is taking something that is messy and try to make it into something that is beautiful. In “Kindred Spaces: The Performance”, Amy has created a multimedia presentation to talk about the “creative process,”melding music, art, and storytelling to cover lots of topics in the process of creating art. This presentation was inspired by her blog, Art Conspiracy, [http://artconspiracy.net/blog/] where she shares with her audience not only what she is working on but also the process toward completing, or not, the art work.  To her surprise, Amy learned that her fans love to hear about that process. Amy says “It's a messy process and it's not perfect” but having insight into what an artist goes through is apparently fulfilling to artists and non-artists alike. Not only will Amy's presentation entertain and teach us about the creative process, but in removing the mystery from the artist's experience she helps bring us to a new understanding of the work itself.  For more information on this event and how to get tickets, please visit http://bacart.org/exhibitions/future-exhibitions/ http://bacart.org/kindred-spaces-the-performance/ Credits: BCB host: Sonia Scaer; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-288-barbara-earl-thomas-at-bima/ Award-winning, acclaimed Seattle artist, Barbara Earl Thomas, whose solo show, "Heaven on Fire" is currently exhibiting at the BI Museum of Art, will speak at the museum's Eye on Artist event on August 27th.  In this podcast , Barbara gives BCB a preview of her talk, sharing what inspires her, her choice of materials and her methods.  Her widely acclaimed show, favorably reviewed by numerous critics, spans over 30 years of her lively works in egg tempera, linocuts, blown glass, and expansive paper cuts in a site-specific installation, and includes some of her thought provoking writings.  Bainbridge Island Art Museum's Eye on Artist series is part of the museum's mission and focus on education, providing the public with an opportunity to hear featured artists speak about their work.  The talks are in BIMA's Frank Buxton auditorium and are followed by a reception with the artist. This will be a particularly auspicious Eye on Artist event because it will be the launch of BIMA's new book about Thomas' show, "Heaven on Fire".  Tickets for the Eye on Artist event can be purchased here. (http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2579870). Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-026-joe-pulicicchio-chili-roast/ T&C's Joe Pulicicchio returns to the Taste of Bainbridge series as we further explore how a major local grocery business can constantly make top quality fresh produce available on a regular basis through the changing seasons of the year. As the Director of Produce and Floral for Town & Country Markets, Inc., Joe provides new insights about the challenges that need to be addressed as various fruits and vegetables reach peak flavor and ripeness and make it to the shelves at just the right time.  In this interview he discusses the end of berry season and the excellent melons of all types and flavors that are just becoming available.  A highlight of the discussion is the fast approaching chili roasting season and Joe explains what dates in August the roasting will take place and at what stores.  Roasting chilies in late summer is time-honored tradition with wonderful aromatic benefits and making the chilies more accessible for exceptional recipes. Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-025-heyday-farm-creamery/ Heyday Farm Creamery proprietors Vicky and John McGarrity visited the BCB Tastes of Bainbridge booth at the July 30 Farmers' Market. Listen here as the McGarritys explain why they have moved their entire operation to Bainbridge Island from Hansville to join the Heyday Team. Now producing their signature goats milk cheeses on Bainbridge, they'll soon be offering cows' milk cheeses, and by next spring they plan to bring out sheep milk cheeses.  Vicky and John are committed to achieving the highest level of quality in the food they produce.  Here they discuss some of the processes that are required to produce their cheese varieties, including the unique pasturing system that allows them to grass feed their animals and use a barley fodder process when fresh grass is hard to find. And did you know you could hear taste?  We decided to try: there was an on-air tasting that explored the various and subtle differences in the cheeses. Listen and see if you can feel the flavor! Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-285-womens-leadership-retreat/ Are you leading authentically? Are you living from your values and with a sense of purpose? What would that look like? In this podcast, BCB host Christina Hulet explores these questions with Brooke Rufo-Hill and Penny Koch-Patterson, organizers of an upcoming two-day retreat on Authentic Leadership for Women. Brooke and Penny talk about their own journey as women leaders, and their efforts to create a retreat that speaks to our highest callings.   The retreat will bring together a dynamic group of courageous and curious women looking to transform the way they live, work, and lead. It is designed to be highly personalized, experiential, and interactive. The retreat will draw on many contemporary resources and thought leaders, including the work of Tara Mohr and Amy Cuddy. It will also provide various leadership assessment and visioning tools, and include personalized coaching sessions. The Authentic Leadership for Women retreat will be on Thursday and Friday, October 6th and 7th at IslandWood. Space is still available! For more information, please visit: www.authenticleadershipforwomen.com. Bainbridge Community Broadcast listeners can take advantage of a $200 retreat discount (use discount code: BCB). Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-283-amy-dapice-sept-at-bac/ Amy D'Apice isn't shy about her art. In this podcast she shares the secrets and stories of the last nine months as she has been creating art for her solo exhibition this September at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts. Though a long time Bainbridge Islander, about four years ago Amy moved to Chang Mai, Thailand, where she paints for most of the year. Each summer she returns to Bainbridge Island to visit with family and friends, and shares her art. Wherever she is, Amy has always been drawn to the unnoticed spots of beauty in the world around her. A constant for her is the reliability of those spaces: the cracks in the sidewalks, the alleyways, the window sills, the street urchins. And she paints them. Amy details her journey in her blog, Art Conspiracy (http://artconspiracy.net/blog/). She shares the good stuff as well as the hard, the times when inspiration hits and the times where she just has to show up and hope for the best. In September, we get to see the fruits of her labor, and the process along the way. Come and celebrate "Kindred Spaces" with Amy this September. There are lots of chances to meet Amy and view her work: Exhibition: September 2-October 2 Artist's Reception: September 2, 6:30, BAC Artist's Talk: September 3, 12:30, BAC Multimedia Presentation: September 8, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Amy also teaches workshops all summer! Get the details at http://bacart.org/education/workshops/ Amy will also be participating in Paint Out Winslow this August - join her! For more information visit http://bacart.org/artists/paintoutwinslow/ This demo is part of a series of artists demos at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts; Georgia will be speaking with BCB regularly to introduce us to each month's education programs. It might be a demo, it might be a workshop, or just an introduction to the artists featured for them coming month. For more information about programs at BAC, check their website (bacart.org) early and often to learn what's coming up. Credits: BCB host Channie Peters; audio editor Diane Walker; publisher; Georgia Browne.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-024-jon-garfunkel-on-educulture/ Last week at the Farmers Market BCB host Bob Ross joined EduCulture founder Jon Garfunkel. EduCulture focuses on building bridges between K-12 schools and their community, with an emphasis on edible education, heritage and human rights education and a strong core of hands-on student-centered programs.  In this podcast Jon explains the importance of getting students out on the farms and into the fields to learn everything from how to sow seeds to various growing techniques and best harvesting methods.  A fervent and dedicated educator, he strongly believes in the need to reach out to young people and teach them about how food is grown and where it comes from.  Later in the program we hear from another dedicated educator of young folks, Farmer Brian McWhorter of Butler Green Farms and Heyday Farm. To learn more about EduCulture, be sure to check out their website at http://educultureproject.org/ . Credits: BCB host Bob Ross; audio editor Chris Walker; publisher Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-023-joe-pulicicchio-on-melons/ This discussion, the fourth in our series with Director of Produce and Floral for Town and Country Markets, Joe Pulicicchio, is all about berries, peaches, avocados and melons.  Now that the berry season is wrapping up, Joe talks about some of the challenges of accessing the best avocados, including the importance of waiting for the right oil content and why the current supplies are a little pricey. For all you melon fans, Joe is happy to report that melon season is just around the corner.  He reports that melon lovers can expect a wide variety to be available this summer. In conclusion, he wraps up the interview with some thoughts about the upcoming Hatch green chilies season which will begin towards the end of July.  The roasting process, which which will be held at Central market sometime around the end of the month, creates one of the best summer smells. The roasted chilies will be available for purchase in various quantities. Joe's popular blog ‘FRESH TALKER' can be found at the Town and Country website:  www.central-market.com      Credits: BCB host Bob Ross; audio editor Chris Walker; publisher Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-279-shakespeares-much-ado-at-bloedel/ Shakespeare returns for a third season at Bloedel this summer! Now under the inspired direction of Kate Carruthers, his classic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing,  will be airing at the Reserve July 8-24. The Bloedel Reserve meadow and sheep shed are sure to again prove to be the perfect setting for Shakespeare's delicious insights into the human condition as Kate and her crew of gifted actors bring another stirring performance to their stage. Listen here as Kate and her lead actors (Kylie McKenzie Soder (Beatrice), Pete Benson (Benedick), and Gary Fetterplace (Dogberry) share with us the challenges of directing and performing Shakespeare, and discuss the distinctly feminist message of this particular play.  We guarantee you'll be struck once again by Shakespeare's genius as an observer of human nature: the social themes he portrays here are still extraordinarily current. As in prior years, the gates will open at 6pm.  Bring your blanket, low lawn chairs, friends and a picnic to enjoy before the play begins at 7:00.  And this year there'll be an extra treat: attendees will be able to purchase wine and locally brewed beer onsite. Please note: audience members are requested NOT to bring their own alcoholic beverages into the Reserve. More detailed information and tickets may be found at bainbridgeperformingarts.org. Get your tickets soon: audience size is limited, and these shows sell out very quickly!  Credits: BCB host Channie Peters; audio editor Tim Bird; publisher Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-276-bloedel-summer-concerts/ Bainbridge Singer/Songwriter Ethan J. Perry and his Remedy Band will kick off this summer's Bloedel Concert Series Saturday, June 25th at the Bloedel Reserve: doors open at 6pm. The beautiful grounds of Bloedel Reserve will be the setting for three concerts this summer with offerings for a variety of musical tastes.  On June 25th Ethan J. Perry and the Remedy Band will bring their “Americana Indie Technicolor Jazz” style music to the Bloedel stage.  Ethan is a Bainbridge Island singer/songwriter, and the band includes other BI talent.  Expect high energy music with thoughtful lyrics!   This kick-off concert will also include the Seattle-based Duke Evers Band.  They self-describe as “rip roaring, barn burning rock-n-roll sound with pop melodies that'll make your toe shoot right out of your boot!” Next up, the Dusty 45s, Seattle's rockabilly, swing and jump blues band will perform on August  14. Melding styles ranging from Country Twang to Jump Blues and Surf to R&B, the Dusty 45's also use Dixieland and jazz elements -- another high energy band guaranteed to get fans on their feet. The season will close in a more classical mode with quite a coup: on September 4th Dale Henderson, whom Yoyo Ma describes as “a very gifted musician and natural cellist” will perform Bach's gamba sonatas at Bloedel with pianist William Chapman Nyaho.   Henderson initiated the Bach in the Subways movement in March of 2010. Since then it has become an international event, held every March to celebrate Bach's birthday and raise appreciation for classical music.  On March 22, 2015, Bach was played in public places in 130 cities, 40 countries, 6 continents. The three concerts will be in different locations around the Bloedel gardens, where families are invited to bring a picnic and enjoy the music.  Wine and beer from Bainbridge Island Brewing will be sold on the grounds; guests may only consume liquor purchased on site. For more information about all three concerts go to bloedelreserve.org. To purchase tickets for the June 25th concert click here. Credits: BCB host Channie Peters; audio editor Tim Bird; publisher Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-022-joe-pulicicchio-on-fruit/ This week T&C Produce and Floral Director Joe Pulicicchio  talks about this year's berry, peach, and apricot crops and shares a few favorite recipes. In this, our third interview of a 6 part series, Joe, the knowledgeable and dynamic Director of Produce and Floral for Town and Country Markets, talks with with BCB host Bob Ross about the intricacies and challenges of growing and delivering top quality strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries. Joe also touches on the upcoming apricot and peach season and explains the important role weather plays in the whole growth and delivery process -- and don't miss what he has to say about favorite recipes! This series of BCB interviews is designed to explore the many types of fresh produce one finds at T&C Markets, including behind the scenes stories about how and where they are grown and how arrivals must be scheduled to meet customer expectations. For more about the challenges of delivering fresh produce, visit Joe's popular blog ‘FRESH TALKER' on the Town and Country website:  www.central-market.com. Credits: BCB host Bob Ross; audio editor Chris Walker; publisher Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-274-claudia-mckinstry-at-bac/ Come learn about egg tempera from Bainbridge artist Claudia McKinstry, who will be giving a demo at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Saturday, July 2 at 12:30 pm. In this podcast Georgia Browne, Bainbridge Arts & Crafts publicist, introduces us to long-time Bainbridge artist Claudia McKinstry. Claudia will be the featured artist in the BAC gallery for the month of July.   Claudia has been a Bainbridge Island artist for over 40 years, painting in oil, watercolor and egg tempera.  Listen here as she tells us why she likes using egg tempera, what its characteristics are, and about her demo on July 2nd.   Egg tempera has a very long history, and there are many recipes for the medium.  Claudia's recipe starts with eggs from her own chickens. Her demo promises to be fascinating, for artists and non-artists alike. This demo is part of a series of artist demos at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts; Georgia will be speaking with BCB regularly to introduce us to each month's educational programs. It might be a demo, it might be a workshop or just an introduction to the artists featured for the coming month. For more information about programs at BAC, check their website (bacart.org) early and often to learn what's coming up. Credits: BCB host Channie Peters; audio editor Barry Peters; publisher Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-021-chef-judith-weinstock/ On the scene at Bainbridge Island's May 28 Farmers Market, BCB Host Bob Ross talks with chef and author Judith Weinstock  about her history with the Streamliner Diner, her cookbooks, and her tasty baked goods. In this podcast, self-described Food Muse Judith Weinstock discusses her philosophy about food and why she made a commitment early to make this her life's work.  Listen here as Jude describes her early involvement with the very popular Streamliner Diner, her eventual move to developing the Kingston Hotel Cafe and the two cookbooks that came from those ventures. She is currently working on a book about kids and food and cooking and is committed to the concept of teaching children about food and where it comes from early in their development.  Judith is well known for the occasional but sumptuous Sunday morning brunches she serves at her residence on the back patio (also known as The Underground Cafe).  For more about those Sunday morning adventures, visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FoodMuseInspirations/ . Credits: BCB host Bob Ross; Audio editor Chris Walker; publisher Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/podcast-whats-bainbridge-paraguays-recycled-orchestra-june-1-bpa/ Ten members of the globally renowned Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, Paraguay will come to Bainbridge to meet with area students on May 31 and give a free concert Wednesday, June 1, 2:00 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. These ten students are representatives of Paraguayan youth orchestra of about 100 musicians that live next to a giant landfill, playing music from instruments made entirely out of garbage. The vision of Favio Chávez, music director of the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, is to provide access to hope and a better life for his pupils. Now known globally, the orchestra's music is the portal to a life beyond the intergenerational cycle of extreme poverty. Listen here as Reed Price interviews Dr. Gloria Burgess, the founder of Lift Every Voice Foundation, who has been instrumental in bringing these young people and their director to Bainbridge Island, where they will meet with music students at area schools and members of the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra. In addition to their free concert on Wednesday, June 1 at 2 pm at BPA, there will be a 7 p.m. showing of "Landfill Harmonic," the documentary about their journey, at Bainbridge Cinemas at the Pavilion. Following that showing the musicians will be on hand to answer questions. The visit to Bainbridge Island is organized by the Charter for Compassion and is sponsored by Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA), BI/NK Interfaith Council, Eagle Harbor Congregational UCC, Jennifer Saez and Susan Lorenz—BainbridgeIslandLife.com, Perry Foundation, Town and Country Markets and Winslow Cohousing. Donations will be accepted at each event, and online here: http://www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org/collections/special-events/products/recycled-orchestra Credits: BCB host Reed Price: publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-268-june-at-bainbridge-library/ This month the library's John Fossett discusses book groups, book sales, and the Summer Learning Programs. Did you know there are three library-hosted book groups (one on the ferryboat!)?  In this podcast John tells us about these -- and explains how to start your own book group with  pre-assembled book group kits that include facilitation guides. This month there will also be two Friends of the Library book sales, and toward the end of the month look for the kick off for the library's Summer Learning Program for both kids and adults. Read 10 hours and get a free book; read 100 hours and get a tee shirt! There will be Summer Learning events for kids and adults all summer long. And don't forget: on June 11 you are invited to a community conversation with KRL to identify shared aspirations. June 1 - Wednesday, 7:30 - 9 pm -- Books on Tap June 2 - Thursday, 1 - 4 pm -- Friends of the Library Book Sale June 4 - Saturday, 10 am - noon -- Learn to Download Library eBooks & Audio June 6 & 13 - Monday,  2:30 - 4 pm -- Career Center: One-On-One Appointments June 8 - Wednesday, 7 - 9 pm -- Island Film Group - What's Up Doc? June 9 - Thursday, 4:40 pm Seattle to Bainbridge Ferry Tales Book Group: The Paris Wife June 11 - Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm - Friends of the Library Book Sale June 11 - Saturday, 10 am - noon, KRL Community Conversations June 14 - Tuesday, Noon -  5 pm -- Career Center: One-On-One Appointments June 14 - Tuesday, 6 - 8 pm -Career Center - Interviewing Skills June 15 - Wednesday, 7:30 - 9 pm Travelogue: The Future of Wildlife in East Africa. Grant and Barbara Winther, U.S. representatives of the East African Wildlife Society (EAWLS), will present a travelogue on the problems and solutions the Society is tackling in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda). June 21 - Tuesday, 1 - 2 pm - Waterfront Book Group - "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" June 22 - Wednesday, 7 - 9 pm - What Do You Know: Birding with Gene Bullock June 24 - Friday,  1:30 - 3 pm - The Salon: A Forum for Conversation June 28- Tuesday, 7 - 8 pm - 4th Tuesday Book Group: "The Cat's Table" Stop by the branch and pick up your copy of Inspire Magazines, the library's quarterly programing guide or visit online at www.krl.org Credits: BCB host Joanna Pyle: audio editor Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/spec-006-bainbridge-schools-foundation-seminar/ This is a recording of a seminar sponsored by Bainbridge Schools Foundation on the subject “The State of Education on Bainbridge Island.” On Tuesday, May 11, The Bainbridge Schools Foundation gathered a group of education experts and politicians at IslandWood to address funding, staffing, and other challenges affecting the Bainbridge Island School System. Panelists for this event included: State Senator Christine Rolfes of Bainbridge Island, who has been a leader in legislative efforts to achieve ample funding for public education in our state; Attorney Tom Ahearne, an attorney who lives on Bainbridge Island, who has been the leader of the legal effort at the State Supreme Court to order ample funding for education as required by our State Constitution; Bainbridge Island School District board president Mev Hoberg; Superintendent-elect for our Bainbridge School District, Peter Bang-Knudsen; Amanda Ward, a much-respected teacher of Social Studies in Bainbridge High School Panel moderator: Peter Murchie, a board member of the Bainbridge Schools Foundation. After moderator Peter Murchie introduced the five distinguished panelists, attorney Tom Ahearne proceeded to explain the current status of legal efforts seeking to achieve ample funding for public education in our state. The first 38 minutes of the seminar focused primarily on issues of funding for public schools. Then, from minute 38 through minute 54, there was discussion of the teacher shortage in our state and our District'€™s efforts to respond to that situation. From minute 54 to the end, the moderator turned to questions for the panelists from the audience. The overall duration of the recorded event is approximately one hour, 46 minutes. Credits: BCB audio recorder and editor: Barry Peters; BCB social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-267-may-events-at-barn/ May at the BARN offers a wide variety of learning opportunities, including: May 15: Introduction to Raspberry Pi, a $35 open-source computer that fits in the palm of your hand May 21-22:  Make bone bookmaking tools and objects by hand with Jim Croft May 24: Viscosity printing with Denise Kester and the monthly meeting of the Book Arts/letterpress group May 26: Writers Roundtable and Chiaroscuro Wood Cut Relief Carving with Ann Schuster May 28: Basic stone setting with round and square tubing, taught by Jennifer Stenhouse ... and on Mondays there will be a series of workshops on chain necklace-making taught by Jane Martin. For more information about these and other BARN offerings, visit the BARN website at http://www.bainbridgebarn.org. Credits: BCB host: Joanna Pyle; audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-019-david-adlers-fstopcafe/ In this chapter of Tastes of Bainbridge in our Farmers Market series we meet David Adler, the official Bainbridge Farmers Market Coffee provider.  With three years of being the key provider of a variety of coffee drinks to Market visitors each Saturday, Dave explains what led him into a serious connection to coffee and why he feels it's important to pursue making the very best coffee beverages he can make. The owner of FSTOPCAFE, Artisan Coffee Roasters on Bainbridge Island, Dave explains the process of how and where coffee is grown and the many aspects of roasting and grinding coffee beans to achieve the very best quality he can.  A native of Brooklyn, New York, he made his way west to San Francisco as a longshoreman and eventually migrated to the coffee capitol in Seattle, and served as a professor at the University of Washington before taking on coffee in a serious way. David doesn't just sell coffee at the market; he sells his beans as well: you'll find them at Via Rosa Italian Kitchen, Jake's Pickup and the Hungry Bear. Credits: BCB host: Robert Ross; audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/who-031-trish-king-head-island-school/ Meet Trish King, Head of School at The Island School. In this podcast, Trish King talks with BCB host Anna McClain about the importance of teaching empathy and other social emotional skills to young children, the price tag of standardized testing, and what it means to educate the whole child for success in a rapidly changing world. Trish, who also serves on the board of the Northwest Association of Independent Schools and its Accreditation Committee, is past chair of the Washington Federation of Independent Schools -- and she's passionate about education. A good education, she believes, develops resilient “good people” who are globally aware, while providing a strong academic foundation that includes experience with athletics and the arts. Coming from a family of career educators, Trish taught English and theater in both private and public schools in the early years of her career. She went on to establish an independent high school, and has enjoyed the flexibility that working in independent schools has allowed her.  In those more flexible environments she's been able to concentrate on building curriculum that puts the individual learning styes of each child before standardized measures of success. Credits: BCB host: Anna McClain; audio editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-018-composting-with-john-barutt/ In this episode of Tastes of Bainbridge John Barutt, locally known as the ‘Maestro of Composting', explains the processes involved in starting a simple compost pile and how to keep it active and useful in your own garden. John is part of the Ann Lovejoy's Friday Tidy Volunteer group that meets each week at the Library gardens to keep them looking vibrant and well maintained. Speaking with BCB host Bob Ross, John explains how he was first recruited into a composting leadership role and had to learn the craft on his own by seeking advice from others, reading and experimenting. These days John can be found most Fridays in the small composting yard located in the southeast corner of the library property; he's happy to answer questions and just talk about composting. Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; audio tech and editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-265-bsf-state-of-education-event/ On Wednesday May 11, the Bainbridge Schools Foundation will host a panel discussion on the topic of  “The State of Education on Bainbridge Island” from 7- 9pm at IslandWood.  Panelists, including Senator Christine Rolfes, Tom Ahearne, and other local experts, will address the impact of such issues as the funding challenges in Washington and the teacher shortage on the Bainbridge Island School District. In this podcast, BCB host Christina Hulet talks with Bainbridge Schools Foundation (BSF) Executive Director Mairead Shutt about the fundraising campaign being launched with this event, and why it's important to raise additional private dollars to supplement the public financing of our school system. BSF's campaign, which is entitled “Empower Teachers and Inspire Students,”  is intended to raise $833,000 to support teachers with professional development, grants and more. Listen here to learn more about this year's campaign, about the educational and community building role of the foundation, and about some of the unique programs that BSF has funded in the past.   To register or learn more about the upcoming panel discussion, please visit BSF's event page at: http://bainbridgeschoolsfoundation.com/events/detail/the_state_of_education_on_bainbridge_island1 Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; audio tech and editor: Chris Walker; publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-017-tcs-joe-pulicicchio-on-berries-and-corn/ In this second of a six-part series with Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral for Town and Country Markets, Joe kicks off the discussion with a detailed accounting of various berries.  Listen here as Joe fills us in on where T&C berries come from and some of the seasonal changes that dictate when and how they are picked, packed and shipped. He addresses some of the challenges of growing good quality strawberries and when to expect more at T&C Markets. We'll also hear the surprising story of the ‘white' corn on the cob already available at T&C, and what we can expect with corn through the seasons. Joe's delightful sense of humor and deep understanding of how and where quality produce is grown and delivered to the T&C Market comes through as he explains the large variety of fruits and vegetables that will be coming available in the next few weeks. Look for the next podcast featuring Joe Pulicicchio in early June. Credits: BCB host: Robert Ross; audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-264-disneys-little-mermaid-at-bpa/ Working together to create underwater ambience for a truly magical Little Mermaid has been the undertaking of a lifetime for Music Director Josh Anderson and Choreographer Debbie Pierce. In this podcast Josh and Debbie talk with BCB host Channie Peters about the challenges of producing Disney's popular musical, The Little Mermaid, for Bainbridge Performing Arts. (Director Joanna Hardie planned to join the interview but the ferry left Seattle without her.) Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most loved and popular stories, Disney's Little Mermaid features Academy Award winning composer Alan Menken's music, so Debbie and Josh have lots of great opportunities to bring their own unique magic to the BPA stage. In this interview, the two talk about how they do this, and the special challenges of creating an underwater ambience with the dancers' movements, the music and the lighting.  Their conversation provides intriguing behind-the-scenes insights into how a complex show like this comes together. Josh Anderson, who has directed some very diverse shows this season (Hair, Mary Poppins, Amadeus), talks about the similarities and differences between Disney's animated film of the The Little Mermaid and a stage production such as BPA's.  While the actual songs must remain as written, the music performed on BPA's stage is infused with Josh's energy and enthusiasm. Disney's Little Mermaid opens May 13th and will run through May 29; tickets are on sale now at bainbridgeperformingarts.org and at the BPA box office. Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; audio editor: Barry Peters; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-263-may-at-the-bainbridge-library/ John Fossett and BCB host Joanna Pyle discuss what's scheduled for this month at the library: Wed, May 4, 7:30 – 9pm: BOOKS ON TAP - Treehouse Cafe Fri, May 6, 5 – 7pm: FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK Fri, May 6, 5:30 – 7pm: Business for Sustainability,  a talk by Giselle Weybrecht, Author of The Sustainable MBA - at St Barnabas Church Tue, May 10, 1 – 3pm: Downloading Library eBooks & Audio -   Wed, May 11, 7 – 9pm: Island Film Group - "Possessed" (Noir) (1947) Wed, May 18, 7:30 – 9pm: Travelogue - Splendors of the Persian Empire with Cross Cultural Journeys Sat, May 21, 3 – 4:30pm: The Gifts of The Artist's Way (instructor Kate Gavigan) Wed, May 25, 7 – 9pm: What Do You Know:  The Appalachian Trail with Tressa Johnson Friday, May 27, 1:30 p.m: Library U - The Salon: A Forum For Conversation - Sat, May 28, 2 – 3:30pm: Friendship Bracelets For Adults Monday, May 30: Memorial Day: Holiday Closure Credits: BCB host and audio editor: Joanna Pyle; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/cafe-038-culture-and-climate-change/ Yes! Magazine Editor at Large Sarah van Gelder recently hosted University of Montana Professor George Price on Bainbridge, and they sat down with BCB host Reed Price for a discussion about climate and culture. Sarah not long ago took a road trip to investigate how the efforts at creating positive futures that her magazine reports on are playing out in the field. Sarah focused not on big urban areas or the coasts, but on what she called ‘the edges,' less populated, more gritty and often-overlooked regions of the country. She called it the “Edge of Change Road Trip,” and you can investigate her blog on the journey here: https://edgeofchange.yesmagazine.org/ One of the people she met was George Price, who lives in Northwest Montana. In this podcast, they talk about the kind of change George and the people he lives with have been a part of, and how that relates to some of the other things that Sarah experienced during her four-month long journey. (Here's a link to her post about George: https://edgeofchange.yesmagazine.org/2015/08/28/) This discussion took reactions to climate change as a focus, with an interest in actions people are taking in response to climate change. The answer to that question is not straightforward; as Sarah notes, climate change is a big slow process that people have a hard time responding to directly. However, there's plenty of evidence that things are changing in communities around corporate decision-making and economics that do affect the way people would like to see non-renewable resources like fossil fuels used. This wide-ranging conversation looks at new ways people are organizing, and how the ‘edges' might affect those more publicized parts of our culture. Credits: BCB host and audio editor: Reed Price; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-261-fiber-arts-at-barn/ In this first podcast of a monthly series on the BARN, Operations/Program Chair Catherine Camp talks with fiber artist Caroline Cooley-Browne about the origin and plans of the Fiber Arts Studio. “To have the opportunity to work collaboratively or at least side by side with fellow artists is just a real dream come true at BARN.” -Caroline Cooley-Browne In this podcast Catherine Camp & Caroline Cooley-Browne treat listeners to a discussion about the history of the Fiber Arts Studio and the programs currently offered at the BARN on Sunrise Drive, and planned for the permanent building being constructed off of Brooklyn Road.   Caroline enthusiastically describes initially getting together with other artists to form a monthly fiber group to inspire, create community, and support each other's fiber arts passion. When BARN was conceived, the fiber arts group quickly signed on, excited to contribute to and share their artistic energy with all the other studios. Some upcoming events the Fiber Arts Studio is sponsoring: Fancy Pants workshop with Jennifer Rhoades Wire Crochet  with Marcy LynnColor Theory with Caroline  Cooley-Browne  Long Liker with Melinda West To learn more about upcoming classes at the barn, visit www.bainbridgebarn.org. Credits: BCB host and audio editor: Joanna Pyle; audio finishing and publishing: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-260-bioblitz-2016/ Volunteer now for the 2016 BioBlitz Survey of Bainbridge Island! On May 14, you can learn about the biodiversity of our island home, get outside, and make a contribution to science. Islandwood, the Bainbridge Island Land Trust, and National Geographic will partner for the second annual Bainbridge Island BioBlitz. Listen here as BCB host Ellen Miyasato talks with Christina Doherty and Becca Nissley about BioBlitz 2016. Working with friendly and knowledgeable experts, you can be part of a field survey focusing on a part of the plant, animal or fungi kingdom. In last yearʻs first-ever BioBlitz, 100 volunteers identified 454 species, including amphibians, plants, mosses, liverworts, lichens, slime molds, mammals, birds, fish, shoreline species, insects, arachnids, and aquatic invertebrates. This year, teams will survey the Islandwood campus, Blakely Harbor Park, Hilltop, and the Grand Forest. Even if you are not on a team, all are welcome during the day at Islandwood where you can learn about the natural world through games, activities, drawing and journaling. BioBlitz goes national this year with National Geographic. Our local BioBlitz will be one of 200 happening in our parks across the country. National Geographic will share our results at the cornerstone BioBlitz happening the week after ours on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Register online at https://islandwood.org/event/bioblitz-2016. The event is free. If you have specific questions, contact Becca at becca@bi-landtrust.org. Credits: BCB host and studio tech: Ellen Miyasato; audio editor and publisher Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-258-land-trust-plant-sale/ April is Plant Sale Month for the Bainbridge Island Land Trust: Come early for best selection! This year, the Land Trust is changing how the plant sale works. No pre-orders are needed; just come early to view and buy beautiful groundcovers, herbaceous perennials and shrubs and get ideas for fall planting. Why change the format of the plant sale? Conditions are better for planting many native species in the fall, so BILT will be offering a fall plant sale to give their plants the best chance of survival and reduce the need for watering during summer droughts. Stay tuned to the BILT website (http://www.bi-landtrust.org) for more details. If you join the Land Trust today, you'll get first access to native plants at the members-only pre-sale event, which will  be held from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Friday, April 29th at the Bainbridge First Baptist Church. Join or renew your membership today and get first pick! Plants listed on the BILT website (http://www.bilt-store.org) will then be made available to the general public during the Plant Sale on Saturday, April 30 from 9 am to 1pm. Both events will be first come, first served. Make sure to get there early for the best selection! Credits: BCB host: Sandy Schubach; audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/who-030-storyshare-on-bainbridge-library/ This episode of BCB's StoryShare podcast series is all about the Bainbridge Public Library. Join BCB host Jack Armstrong as he talks with retired head librarian Cindy Harrison and long-time library volunteer Trese Williamson about the long history of libraries on Bainbridge Island. Listen and learn about the unique public/private partnership between Bainbridge Public Library, the nonprofit organization that manages the library facility itself, and Kitsap Regional Library, which employs the staff, provides the books, and offers technical and administrative support. Cindy and Trese also talk about how the community came together to build the original library building in 1962, the remarkable campaign to expand the library in the mid 1990s, and the origins of the beautiful Japanese Garden outside the building. Other topics include Friends of the Library and ways in which the community can support the library financially and/or as volunteers. Credits: BCB host: Jack Armstrong; audio tech/editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-257-seminar-on-raising-adults/ A seminar entitled Raising an Adult: Moving to Action will be held April 23rd at the Bainbridge High School gymnasium. Organized by the Bainbridge Healthy Youth Alliance, the seminar is designed to follow up on issues raised by author Julie Lythcott-Haims' talk in February about her book, How to Raise an Adult. In her book and her talk on BI, Lythcott-Haims spoke of academically accomplished students who were poorly equipped to handle adult life on their own.  She noticed that many high school students entering college were over-stressed, over-scheduled, and under-prepared to handle life away from home and parents.   As a follow-up to her informative and motivating talk, the Bainbridge Healthy Youth Alliance, of which Raising Resilience is one of the founding partners, has organized a seminar to: Connect with local teens working on their own culture change project Learn what helps youth develop their own internal guidance system Walk away with specific strategies you can put into immediate action Meet other parents in a fun and engaging learning environment All parents, grandparents, educators, therapists and anyone that touches the lives of youth are invited to attend this hands-on, practical 2-1/2 hour seminar, to be held April 23rd from 10 am to 12:30 in the Bainbridge High School gymnasium. Register for this free event today at www.BIHealthyYouth.org Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; audio editor: Tim Bird; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-256-speaking-of-dying-with-caroline-stevens/ In this podcast we meet Caroline Stevens, who will host the film Speaking of Dying Friday April 15, 6 pm at WPCC.  This event is the first of a three part series which also includes the End-of-Life: Respecting Choice Conference this weekend and the End of Life Planning Workshops which Stevens will lead starting April 28 at Bainbridge Island's Waterfront Park Community Center. 1.  Speaking of Dying film April 15, 6-7:30 p.m. WPCC; $5 at the door. Produced locally by Trudy James, Speaking of Dying captures the importance of individuals and groups speaking openly about all aspects of the dying process. For a preview of the film go to  http://speakingofdying.com/. “This film is a good first step to begin the conversation about end of life. It is a very moving film with people actually talking about and anticipating their own death. It creates an opening in a person to verbalize their own fears and desires, to begin to visualize the kind of death they want or don't want. It can be used to stimulate a conversation with one's spouse, parent, child, or friend.” --Caroline Stevens 2.  End-of-Life: Respecting Choice Conference - Saturday April 16 - 9-3.      Pre-register: 842-1616 3.  Heartwork End of Life Planning Workshop: Waterfront Park Community Center April 28, May 5, 12, & 19 - Thursdays - 6-7:30 p.m. “When I met Trudy James and learned about her work, I knew immediately that I wanted to do what she does. As I've become trained and had more time to think about it, I have understood that it is directly connected to meeting so many people and families in my work who were unprepared to face death.” Register for class #162416-03 at www.biparks.org or call 206-842-2306, ext. 118. Credits: BCB host and audio editor: Joanna Pyle; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-029-hannah-crichton/ Meet Hannah Crichton, a BHS Camp Siberia grad who plans to return to Novosibirsk, Russia, to film a documentary about the Russian orphans she worked with nine years ago. Hannah, who participated in Bainbridge Island's Camp Siberia program in the summer of 2007, graduated from Western in 2012 and moved to Los Angeles, where she is now a successful comedy producer.  Her facebook page regularly features photos of her with such comedy greats as Sarah Silverman and Neil Patrick Harris, and she travels all over the country scouting for new comedians. But throughout the years she has stayed in touch with the orphans she met that summer in Camp Siberia. This September Hannah and fellow Camp Siberia veteran Kyle Scoble, who is now a filmmaker in Los Angeles, hope to return to Novosibirsk.  Their plan is to produce a documentary following up on the lives of the campers they met so long ago, who are among the more than 800,000 registered orphans left homeless after the economic downturns following the fall of the Soviet Union. Many of those so-called orphans have living parents but were turned out into the streets for economic reasons; only the luckiest ended up in orphanages. But even then, when those children leave the orphanages at the age of 16 or 17, they enter the world without benefit of education or money. The results are sadly predictable: some 40% become involved in crime, 10% commit suicide, 33% remain unemployed, and 20% end up homeless. Only the rare teenager finds his or her way to university. Hannah and Kyle want to reconnect with their campers, and are using their producing and filmmaking talents to tell the stories of those who have survived.  To learn more about this project -- and how you can help support the efforts of these enterprising Bainbridge Island youth -- listen to this podcast, and then visit their Indiegogo website.  Credits: BCB host: Diane Walker; audio tech and editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/wu-255-elizabeth-heffrons-portugal/ In this podcast director Kate Carruthers and playwright Elizabeth Heffron talk about Portugal, Heffron's latest play, to be performed Saturday, April 16th, at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. In Portugal, there's been an accident at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in rural Eastern Washington, “home to America's largest stockpile of unprocessed radioactive nuclear waste and the most contaminated place in the Western Hemisphere.”  (hanfordchallenge.org) Heffron has never shied away from difficult and complicated subjects: in previous plays she has addressed such issues as late-term abortion (Mitzi's Abortion), and the effects of poverty and sexual abuse (Bo-Nita).  In Portugal, this fearless playwright explores the devastating effects of radioactive contamination on workers, the critical problem of radioactive waste disposal, and the predicament of whistleblowers. Listen here to learn why Heffron wanted to write this play, how she researched and gathered the material for it, how she chose her five characters, and about the devices she's used to deal with this difficult subject. You'll also hear Carruthers talk about her experiences directing this play reading, which features local favorites John Ellis, Barbara Deering, Robert Bergen, Elizabeth Ellis, and J.C. Figueroa --five actors well known to Bainbridge Island theatre goers. Don't miss this moving performance: Tickets may be purchased at brownpapertickets.com Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; audio editor: Tim Bird; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB: http://bestofbcb.org/wu-254-end-of-life-conference/ The annual End of Life: Respecting Choice Conference will be held April 16 at WPCC. “Even after many years holding this conference, every year I'm learning very new things, because the landscape is always changing, so it really is valuable to have a regular annual check up on end of life issues.”  – Sue Barrington  In this podcast Sue Barrington, manager of the Waterfront Park Community Center, invites listeners to the annual End of Life conference at WPCC. Designed to help everyone discuss and discover the choices around the only part of life that each of us will experience, the conference will be held Saturday April 16th  from 9:30am to 3pm. Speakers will discuss: • the choices you might not realize you have when considering calling 911; • the stages between full independence and end of life; • long-term care facility choices; • death with dignity legalities; • palliative care and hospice care differences; • legal issues surrounding death itself; and • various other end of life issues. Speakers include Luke Carpenter, Dr. Jeannette Franks, Betty Herman, Dana Gargus, Dr. Dick Baker, David Bucher, and Dorothy Foster. Cost for the conference is $50 (scholarships available). For more information call 842-1616 or visit www.biparks.org. New this year:  A film event at 6pm Friday April 15 hosted by Caroline Stevens. A powerful film created by the Heartwork organization, Speaking of Dying, is a 30 minute documentary capturing the importance of individuals speaking openly about aspects of the dying process. Open to all. $5.00 donation requested. Credits: BCB host and audio editor: Joanna Pyle; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/tast-015-meet-joe-pulicicchio/ In this episode,the first of a six-part series, we meet Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Produce and Floral for Town and Country Markets. Joe has worked for Town and Country Markets for several years, finding his way into this vital leadership position for the organization by constantly studying the complex and delicate balance of seasonal changes, customer expectations and growing cycles. Joe and BCB host Bob Ross explore and discuss not only the key factors required to make sure the best produce is on hand every day but also some of planning and design that goes into the growing and maintenance of those products in order to ensure they come to market at the peak of their color and flavor. What's the secret to offering the freshest and highest quality produce?  For Joe Pulicicchio, it's all about relationships: making sure those are well cultivated and cared for. And, best of all, he ends the interview with an amazing and beautiful story about his Italian grandmother serving one of his favorite foods. You won't want to miss this one!  Credits: BCB host: Bob Ross; audio tech and editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

From BCB... http://bestofbcb.org/who-028-wayne-daley/ In this episode of BCB's StoryShare podcast series, BCB host Jack Armstrong talks with longtime Bainbridge resident, fisheries expert and environmental activist Wayne Daley.  Daley, a Montana native who worked at Boeing for many years, went back to school at age 40 to follow his passion for fisheries. In 1979, shortly after finishing school, he moved to Bainbridge Island, and he served as a member of the Planning Commission for the City of Winslow and Bainbridge Island during the 1991 transition to incorporation. In his 37 years on the island he has watched our population grow from 12,500 people to more than 23,000 today. In this interview, he describes the various ways in which population growth and continuing development on the island have impacted the environment here. Wayne has serious concerns about diminishing supplies of fresh water on the island and a decreasing fish population, and offers specific suggestions for ways in which we can help make a difference in this negative trend. Credits: BCB host: Jack Armstrong; audio tech and editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.