Podcasts about recreation district

A superior court judge in San Francisco on Monday ruled against the group Fort Bragg Local Business Matters,  upholding the coastal development permit granted by the City of Fort Bragg to Best Development Group to build and operate a Grocery Outlet in the old county social services building on North Harbor Drive and Franklin.The Mendocino Coast Parks and Recreation District has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Agency Formation Commission to conduct what is known as a municipal service review. City Manager Isaac Whippy said the review has the potential to affect the funding for the CV Starr Community Center.

Hillary Roemersberger, CPRP, Arvada, Colorado, Director of Recreation Services, Apex Park and Recreation District speaks to her experience with aquatics and overseeing high level facilities. Arvada Aquatics Center - https://apexprd.org/facility/arvada-aquatics-center/ Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children. Tom Venniro is the 10-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia. Jay Tryon is a 17-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Felicita is an enthusiastic nonprofit professional whose passion for the community has guided her work. She joined the THPRD Board in 2017. She has lived in Washington County since age five and took her first job as a camp counselor – at THPRD – when she was 15. Felicita is the Public Affairs Manager at Northwest Health Foundation. There she supports advocacy campaigns to change public policy, often in partnership and at the direction of community-based organizations. She also manages government relations and leads NWHF's communications, among other responsibilities. Previously, she was the Policy and Advocacy Officer for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center serving Washington and Yamhill Counties. In this role she supported the efforts of the internal Equity Team and lead the work of the Advocacy Team. Felicita earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of San Francisco with a minor in hospitality management. Outside of work she volunteers and hosts quarterly gatherings for Latinx leaders in Washington County providing opportunities for her peers to connect and discuss social justice issues impacting our community. She was recognized for her service to the community with the American Association of University Women “Breaking Barriers” award in 2019. That same year she had the opportunity to travel to China as part of the American Council for Young Political Leaders whose aim is to provide a global perspective to local electeds. In her spare time, she loves to dance and travel.

In this episode of The Stump, Rod Fleck joins us. Rod is the City Attorney and City Planner for the City of Forks, Washington. There is a lot more to Forks than vampires and rain. Rod and I talk about his history with the city and his engagement with the management of trust lands by the Department of Natural Resources. While Forks is not a direct recipient of revenue from managing these trust lands, they have been an integral part of Forks and the “West End” of Clallam County. The Parks and Recreation District, the Quillayute Valley School District (schools serving Forks and the surrounding area), the local hospital, and the fire district are among the beneficiaries of trust land management in the area. Not to mention the importance of the jobs that accompany active forest management. Because of this, for nearly 30 years, Rod has been a strong advocate for Forks when it comes to DNR management. Rod is also a history teacher at the local branch of Peninsula College. Not to mention a wealth of knowledge and history of the policy work regarding trust lands in Clallam County and across much of the state. If you are in Forks, make sure to stop by the visitor center and the Forks Timber Museum located on the south end of town. We did have a few technical difficulties during the recording of this episode. So please excuse the few audio glitches where an unstable internet connection got the better of us. And if you are watching it on YouTube, we lost video connection with Forks partway through. City of Forks website: https://forkswashington.org/ Forks Chamber of Commerce website: https://forkswa.com/

Nov. 8 marked six years since the devastating Camp Fire. NSPR has been speaking with those working in recovery in the burn scar. Today, we hear from Scott Amick from Paradise Parks and Recreation District. Also, loose soils in the Park Fire burn scar are creating an ongoing flash flood risk during heavy rain, and artist Valerie Rose continues to promote the importance of Deaf culture in her public art with an upcoming mural at Show Love Thrift in Chico.

In this episode of Bend Don't Break, Aaron Switzer speaks with Michelle Healy, Executive Director of Bend Park and Recreation District, about what makes Bend's parks and trails some of the most cherished community assets. Michelle shares insights from her extensive background in parks and recreation, which spans from lifeguarding and supervising recreation facilities to her current leadership role. Her passion for creating accessible outdoor spaces shines through as she discusses Bend's commitment to fostering green spaces that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Send us a textHave you ever wondered what it takes to bring a state-of-the-art aquatics center to life? Want to know when the new Arvada Aquatics Center will open? Tune in to hear it here first, the grand opening of the Arvada Aquatics Center is just around the corner! The new facility promises to be an amazing asset for local swim teams and regional meets, boasting a 50-meter competitive pool, a 25-yard auxiliary pool, and an impressive dive well. Plus, it's designed with sustainability in mind, achieving a silver LEED certification.Join us for a conversation with Hillary Romersberger, the Director of Recreation Services for Apex Park and Recreation District. Hillary shares her extensive expertise and passion for community recreation. She details how this project wouldn't be possible without the strong collaboration between the City of Arvada, Apex, and Jeffco Public Schools.  For more information about the Arvada Aquatics Center visit the City of Arvada's project page. In the future, information about programming at the facility will be available on the Apex website. Also in this episode: Last chance to take the Arvada Community Survey (arvadasurvey.com)Take the Connecting Arvada transportation survey to help the City plan for the future of transportation projects over the next 20+ years 2024 Leaf Recycling Drop-off Events (Nov. 2 to 16)Climate Action and Sustainability Plan Open House on Nov. 14Learn about the Waste Diversion Action PlanVisit the Utilities Transparency page to view 2025 water, wastewater, and stormwater customer rates and fees (approved by City Council on October 21)Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

Send us a Text Message.July is Park and Recreation Month in Arvada! Join us for a special edition of the podcast as we celebrate this year's theme of "Where You Belong."To celebrate, we visited a variety of parks and trails in Arvada to hear from community members how our parks and trails provide a sense of belonging. Interviews included in this special edition episode include: Dave and his grandson, Hudson, fishing at Arvada-Blunn Reservoir Jeffery with his daughter and grandchildren at Ralston Central Park Splash PadLou at Johnny Roberts Disc Golf Course at Memorial Park Tom, skateboard instructor at Arvada Skate ParkBrenda, dog walker at Creekside Park Patty, walker at Tennyson Knolls Park Anna, dog walker at Tennyson Knolls Park Abraham, playing basketball at Majestic View ParkPolar Bear pickleball group at Yankee Doodle Park Larkin, Movies Around Town at Homestead Park Visit ArvadaCO.gov/ParksMonth for "31 Ways to Celebrate 31 Days of Park and Recreation Month in Arvada." You can also celebrate Park and Recreation Month with our partners at Apex Park and Recreation District by playing bingo for a chance to win prizes! Other news and notes: Arvada's annual craft beer and barbecue festival, Arvada On Tap, is July 13 The next Movies Around Town event is July 19 featuring "Jaws" at Lake Arbor ParkLate summer Garden In a Box Kits are on sale through Resource Central The last Bulky Item Drop-Off Event of the year is Aug. 10 Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

Summary Erin Borla, Trustee and Executive Director of the Roundhouse Foundation, shares her journey into philanthropy and why she decided to focus on rural Oregon in this re-run episode. She explains how the needs of rural communities can differ from those of urban communities and how she developed a strategic initiative that supports rural philanthropy, including community food systems, disaster response, and early childhood education. Episode Highlights:The inspiring story of Erin's family.The opportunities to engage effectively with rural communities.The benefits of support for community engagement and its long-term impact.Erin Borla Bio:Erin Borla is the Executive Director and Trustee of The Roundhouse Foundation, and has worked in non-profit organizations that support rural communities through the arts and creative economies for the past 17 years. Her dedication to supporting rural spaces through listening, collaborating, and open and honest sharing of ideas helps her elevate community partners throughout her work. Borla holds a BS in Agriculture from Oregon State University and a Masters of Tourism Administration from The George Washington University. She has served organizations like Oregon State University – Cascades Campus, Sisters Parks & Recreation District, Central Oregon Regional Solutions Committee, Oregon 4 H Foundation, and others. She has served as a Trustee for the Sisters, Oregon based Roundhouse Foundation since 2014 and most recently stepped in as the organizations first Executive Director at a time of rapid growth for the Foundation.The Roundhouse Foundation supports innovative problem solving and creative solutions in four programmatic areas including arts and culture, environmental stewardship, education and social services throughout rural and tribal communities in Oregon.When she isn't exploring Oregon's unspoiled beauty, Erin enjoys spending time with her family, pets and reading.Links:The Roundhouse Foundation website: https://roundhousefoundation.org Funding Rural podcast: https://roundhousefoundation.org/funding-rural-podcastIf you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/171-strategies-to-leverage-federal-dollars-with-margi/id1556900518?i=1000649546992https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-this-power-couple-explains-how-to-fund-effective/id1556900518?i=1000579747897https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-think-outside-the-box-to-do-good-in-the-world/id1556900518?i=1000579747943Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. https://www.doyourgood.com/funders Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.comConnect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com.

Erin Borla, Trustee and Executive Director of the Roundhouse Foundation, shares her journey into philanthropy and its focus on rural Oregon. Erin is passionate about explaining how the rural community needs that can differ from those of urban communities. She shares how she developed a strategic initiative that supports rural philanthropy, including community food systems, disaster response, and early childhood education. Episode Highlights:The inspiring story of Erin's family.The opportunities to support rural communities.The benefits of community engagement and its long-term impact.Erin Borla Bio:Erin Borla is the Executive Director and Trustee of The Roundhouse Foundation, and has worked in non-profit organizations that support rural communities through the arts and creative economies for the past 17 years. Her dedication to supporting rural spaces through listening, collaborating, and open and honest sharing of ideas helps her elevate community partners throughout her work. Borla holds a BS in Agriculture from Oregon State University and a Masters of Tourism Administration from The George Washington University. She has served organizations like Oregon State University – Cascades Campus, Sisters Parks & Recreation District, Central Oregon Regional Solutions Committee, Oregon 4 H Foundation, and others. She has served as a Trustee for the Sisters, Oregon based Roundhouse Foundation since 2014 and most recently stepped in as the organizations first Executive Director at a time of rapid growth for the Foundation.The Roundhouse Foundation supports innovative problem solving and creative solutions in four programmatic areas including arts and culture, environmental stewardship, education and social services throughout rural and tribal communities in Oregon.When she isn't exploring Oregon's unspoiled beauty, Erin enjoys spending time with her family, pets and reading.Links:Round House Foundation website: https://roundhousefoundation.org If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/150-pooled-funds-that-protects-sharkshttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/57-michael-chatmanhttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/156-Supporting-the-Places-that-Rejuvenate-You-with-Dana-OkanoCrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.comConnect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com.

How can each of us lead greater impact for good with our resources, access, and privilege? This is the question Miles Palacios and I get curious about in this episode.We also dive into:The importance of investing in youth and amplifying their voices and lived experiences.Why do we do what we do?Does injustice have to be personal to change?How self-leadership is self-care.Reframing open door policy to an empty office policyAnd the importance of questioning the self.Miles Palacios (he/him/his) is an Oregonian born and raised. His partner, Sophia, and him reside in Downtown Beaverton with their small family of two lovely cats. He comes from a big family of four siblings and two parents who both worked in the public sector — his father Marty was a public school educator and administrator while his mother Debbie worked for the City of McMinnville.From childhood, his parents always expressed to his siblings and him the importance of building foundations — systems of support for those around us. As a result, much of his life, career, and purpose has revolved around creating foundations and platforms that amplify those who need to be seen and heard the most. He is the Executive Director of the Oregon Association of Student Councils and the Director of Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District.  RESOURCESStandford University's research on belonging.Building a Bridge of Love: Be An Actionable Ally to the LGBTQIA+ Community Virtual Workshop on October 11.Learn more about my youth speaking on my website at luccapetrucci.com/speaking.Connect with Miles on Instagram at @miles_palacios93.Connect with me @lucca_petrucci on Instagram or TikTok.This episode was produced by Lucca Petrucci and mixed and mastered by Joel Yoshonis.

Shaun Wardle, one of West Ada Recreation District's board members, joins Mayor Simison to talk about the 50-year history of WARD as a provider of aquatic recreation through the Meridian Pool as well as WARD's stewardship of Fuller Park and what is now Lakeview Golf Club. To learn more about WARD, please visit: http://www.westernada.org/To learn more about the Meridian Pool, now operated by the City of Meridian's Parks & Rec Department, please visit: https://meridiancity.org/parks/meridian-pool/To learn more about Lakeview Golf Club, now operated by the City of Meridian's Parks & Rec Department, please visit: https://www.lakeview-golf.com/To learn more about Fuller Park and other parks operated by the City of Meridian's Parks & Rec Department, please visit: https://meridiancity.org/parks/current-parks/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Portland Parks & Recreation opened its seven outdoor pools last Wednesday, and announced that it was now offering more swim lessons than in the past two years at its outdoor and indoor pools. Heading into summer, the outlook for staffing at the district’s pools is brighter than last year. Boosting starting pay for lifeguards by nearly $3 an hour, and expanding recruitment efforts has helped, although demand for swim lessons continues to outpace availability. Springfield’s Willamalane community pool and indoor water park are similarly not back to pre-pandemic staffing levels, although a hiring bonus and paying for the 40-hour lifeguard certification course - and the time to complete it - has helped boost enrollment. The Molalla Aquatic Center has hired 25% more lifeguards this summer than last year but has had to reduce the number of swim classes it can offer because of difficulty hiring certified instructors.  Joining us to share regional perspectives on lifeguard staffing and meeting the demand for aquatic recreation this summer are Andy Amato, aquatic program supervisor at Portland Parks & Recreation; Brandon Lemcke, aquatic program manager at Willamalane Park and Recreation District in Springfield; and Melissa Georgesen, executive director of the Molalla Aquatic District and aquatics section president of the Oregon Recreation and Park Association. Elandea Estrada-Duff also shares her perspective as a lifeguard working at Willamalane Swim Center in Springfield and Camp Harlow in Eugene.  

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Water World General Manager JR Berninzoni and Deputy Director Bob Owens. Water World is a water park that is part of the Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District and located in Federal Heights, Colorado, roughly 10 miles north of downtown Denver, Colorado. The park first opened in August 1979 with the first two waterslides in the state of Colorado, the Bonzai Pipeline. The park occupies 70 acres making it one of America's largest water theme parks, and features 50 attractions. Here are some of the questions you can expect to be answered on this episode: What types of work do skilled tradespeople do at Water World? What does it take to manage a theme park as big and complex as Water World? Which attraction has the highest degree of difficulty? What advice would JR and Bob give to people considering a career in the skilled trades? What are the hidden gems of Water World? After 20+ years each working at Water World, what is their favorite ride? This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere. Please rate, review and subscribe. For more information about Water World, please visit their website.  For more information about Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association, please visit our website.

Join host Dr. Hoven as he sits down with Katie Groke, Director of Community Services at Apex Park and Recreation District, to learn how the district promotes togetherness and physical, emotional, and social health in the community.

On this special episode, I am joined by Jennifer Chapin and Karol Johnston of the Garden Home Recreation Center. The center is having a Canine Community Carnival on Sunday, August 21st from 10 am-1 pm at the Recreation Center at 7475 SW Oleson Rd Portland, OR 97223. There will be vendors of all kinds, lots of fun activities for every family member, those with four legs and with two, and a raffle for amazing prizes. To learn more about the Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District, check out their website at http://www.thprd.org/. If you have enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about all things pet in Portland, join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/pdxpetconnection. Come join the fun.

Fort Ward was a United States Army coastal defense post built on Bainbridge Island to protect the Bremerton naval shipyard. It was a functioning installation until the 1920s, when it was officially closed in 1928 and turned into a summer camp for underprivileged boys and girls. The navy took over the facility as a recreational camp for sailors in 1938, and the following year it became a secret navy listening post (Station S) for intercepting Japan's military transmissions, as well as tracking enemy shipping in cooperation with other coast defense installations in the Evergreen State.From 1940 through 1953, a Naval Reserve Radio School was also stationed there. The navy closed Fort Ward that same year, and the waterfront area becomes Fort Ward State Park in 1960. (now known as Fort Ward Park, which is part of the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District).Why was Bremerton and its naval shipyard so vital?Listen now to find out the answer, and much more.A special thank you goes out to Al Hirsch for providing the music for the podcast, check him out on YouTube.Find merchandise for the podcast now available at:     https://washington-history-by-jon-c.creator-spring.comIf you enjoy the podcast and would like to contribute, please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EvergreenpodIf you have any questions, episode ideas you'd like to see explored, or just have a general comment, please reach out at Historyoftheevergreenstatepod@gmail.comTo keep up on news for the podcast and other related announcements, please like and follow:https://www.facebook.com/HistoryoftheevergreenstatepodcastThank you for listening!

Montrose won some love on the popular YouTube channel, The World According to Briggs. In fact, we landed in the Number 1 in blogger Jimmy Briggs's list of “10 Towns You Can Retire on $1,658 a Month in the West.” Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes CPRD so great and what is the impact they have had on our community? Tune in to hear about past and upcoming projects, CPRD's mission, and the crucial role CPRD plays in helping children become contributing members of society.Support the show (https://www.thejoyfulrobertsgroup.com/get-started)

Holistic wellness. Cameron Marlin, the General Manager of the Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District, joined the podcast to talk about how they offered new recreation programming to meet the community's mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shared how they identified instructors, partnered with Clear Creek County to use CARES Act funding, and are measuring success. She also talked about how this wellness programming has changed CCMRD and their plans for this programming in the future. Host: Lauren Palmer

Dawn Janow, Chairperson of the Park Board of Commissioners and Executive Director, Terry Lande join us on What's Up Bainbridge in the second of our several part series about the Park & Recreation District.  We'll explore the history of the organization, why and how it was formed, some of the many significant changes that have occurred over the years and the many unique and varied experiences it provides for island residents of all ages.   Terry shares his story about his love of the outdoors, his background and the life experiences that brought him to Bainbridge Island.  We also explore some of the many exciting things happening on the island's parks and many things to look forward to.   For more information about the parks, go to:   https://biparks.org   or call 206-842-2302

Dawn Janow, Chairperson of the Park Board of Commissioners and Emily Swift, Community Outreach Coordinator join us on What's Up Bainbridge to kick off our several part series about the Park & Recreation District.  We'll explore the history of the organization, why and how it was formed, some of the many significant changes that have occurred over the years and the many unique and varied experiences it provides for island residents of all ages. In this edition we discuss several aspects including the new website for the Bainbridge Island Recreation Center (BIRC) and its open house, this Saturday, October 2nd, the very popular park passport program and the pumpkin carving contest scheduled for October 16.  We also talk about the very creative Haunted Hayride at Battle Point Park that will take place the evenings of October 19, 20 and 21st. For more information about the parks, go to: https://biparks.org or call 206-842-2302 Credits: BCB host, Bob Ross; audio editor, Keith Doughty; publisher, Bob Ross

Episode 21 of Good News in Parks from PlayCore and GameTime Strategic Planning Hosted by Jodie Adams and Anne-Marie Spencer Presented by GameTime and PlayCore Guests: Doug Menke, General Manager, Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District, Tualatin, OR Alison Rhodes, Director, City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department, Boulder, CO Dr. Samose Mays, Director, Bryan County, GA Recreation Department, Bryan County, GA

News and More: Fireworks are a topic of discussion for the Canby City Council once again. The Canby Area Parks and Recreation District is trying to get smaller — and the city has agreed to support their effort. Canby Conversation: After a one-year hiatus, the Clackamas County Fair and Canby Rodeo are ready to ride again. And despite a few notable absences (R.I.P., pie stand), 2021 looks to be the fair's biggest year yet. This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, The Book Nook, Swan Island Dahlias, Ellison Team Homes, Wild Hare Saloon, Retro Revival Please support our show! To listen without ads, and ensure we can continue to bring you important news and amazing stories you can't get anywhere else, join Canby Now Plus today! For details, visit patreon.com/canbynowpod.

News and More: Fireworks are a topic of discussion for the Canby City Council once again. The Canby Area Parks and Recreation District is trying to get smaller — and the city has agreed to support their effort. Canby Conversation: After a one-year hiatus, the Clackamas County Fair and Canby Rodeo are ready to ride again. And despite a few notable absences (R.I.P., pie stand), 2021 looks to be the fair's biggest year yet. This Week's Sponsors: Odd Moe's Pizza, Reif & Hunsaker P.C., DirectLink, The Book Nook, Swan Island Dahlias, Ellison Team Homes, Wild Hare Saloon, Retro Revival Please support our show! To listen without ads, and ensure we can continue to bring you important news and amazing stories you can't get anywhere else, join Canby Now Plus today! For details, visit patreon.com/canbynowpod.

Jimmy spends most of the hour sharing his Thursday night interview with Mailyn Salabarria, a Cuban exile who left Cuba for the United States in 2001, in which they discuss what's really been going on in Cuba. Then, Sherrie Peif, investigative reporter at Complete Colorado, returns with a new update: the Foothills Parks & Recreation District in Jeffco is on the verge of passing a concealed carry ban on all of the properties it oversees. Sherrie has the exclusive details! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy spends most of the hour sharing his Thursday night interview with Mailyn Salabarria, a Cuban exile who left Cuba for the United States in 2001, in which they discuss what's really been going on in Cuba. Then, Sherrie Peif, investigative reporter at Complete Colorado, returns with a new update: the Foothills Parks & Recreation District in Jeffco is on the verge of passing a concealed carry ban on all of the properties it oversees. Sherrie has the exclusive details!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On JoCo on the Go, episode #96, the summer months may be winding down, but there's still plenty left to do in Johnson County. Hear about the fun-filled activities for you and the family at our Johnson County Park and Recreation District facilities and in our Johnson County Library. Learn how to participate in online and in-person events that you won't want to miss.

Skyler Archibald, Director of the Sunset Empire Parks & Recreation District, joins Mac & Alana for a conversation about pools, new buildings, and chance meetings with the love of your life while riding bikes as a kid.

On today’s episode of Open Space Radio, we’re re-releasing one of our Coffee Talks from last year’s NRPA Virtual, where we discussed the importance of park and recreation professionals being prepared for disasters due to a changing climate. We were joined by Kenny Weigandt from Willamalane Park and Recreation District in Oregon and John DiSpaldo, a regional preparedness liaison for FEMA to talk specifically about the wildfires that were impacting much of the western part of the country last year. We chose to release this episode today because it aligns well with a new tool NRPA just released.  We know there is an increase in the number of climate events we see each year — like wildfires, hurricanes, extreme wind events and more — and that increase is directly related to the impacts of climate change. We also know park and recreation professionals, as managers of a large percentage of our public lands, play a critical role in climate mitigation strategies. One of these solutions is a new tool called Climate.Park.Change., which was created by the design firm Sasaki in partnership with NRPA. This toolkit compiles data on how climate change is affecting park and recreation spaces and offers physical design and community engagement solutions to address climate impacts. The tool currently covers 10 intermountain west states, but the strategies can be applied throughout much of the country.   We encourage you to check out this tool after listening to our Coffee Talk. Tune in below to learn how climate change is impacting the work of park and recreation professionals in the western part of the country, as well as:  How the Willamalane Park and Recreation District responded to the wildfires in September 2020.  How park and recreation professionals play a role in disaster recovery efforts.  How FEMA works with local governments and park and recreation agencies in responding to and recovering from disasters.  Why it’s critical for park and recreation professionals to be prepared for disasters that take place due to a changing climate.  How the wildfires made Willamalane Park and Recreation District re-evaluate their disaster preparedness plans, and more!  Other resources that may be of interest:  New Toolkit to Assess Climate Threats and Park-Specific Strategies  Addressing Issues at the Intersection of Climate and Health — Episode 089 Climate for Health Ambassadors Training 

Parks, recreation, library services are important to our community. This week, we look at those services, gain an understanding of how our guests have managed their way through the pandemic to this point, and what the future holds.   Our guests today will help us. We have Doug Menke with us. Doug was appointed general manager of the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District in November 2006. He has enjoyed more than 30 years of public service at THPRD since joining the district in 1984. We also have Hillary Ostlund with us today. Hillary is library Director of Library Services for Hillsboro. Also from Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS ) we have Lisa Tattersall who serves as Manager for the system.      

Bob got together with Jason Elissalde this month to discuss organizational culture and finding your “why”. Jason has 20 years' experience in training development and leadership, which ranged from Target to the Willamalane Parks and Recreation District. He now has a consulting company, Celebrate Your Why Consulting, where he can pursue his passion, which is to ensure young professionals entering public service understand the impact they can make on their community and that they find their purpose. Bob and Jason drew the comparison between the fire service and parks and recreation, in that both provide a service to the community and can bring the community together. Staff for both have the opportunity to impact their community at no cost, by creating memorable experiences through interaction. They also discuss their shared experience of attending the Disney Leadership Institute. What has drawn them both to the company is the combination of attention to logistics while creating magical customer experiences. A big message in this episode is the importance of fostering an “I can” versus and “I can't” attitude I your organization and valuing mission above task. The “I can” mindset comes from how you visualize opportunities. You can either look at the situation from a solution-oriented perspective and find the ways you can say, “Yes, we can do this.”, or you can automatically say you can't make it work. In valuing mission above task, a task is something you do, the mission is why you do it. Tasks should enhance the mission but never define it. The tasks that help you best meet the mission are the tasks you should focus on more. We hope you enjoy this episode and listening to all the advice Jason has for consideration in your leadership journey. You can find Jason on his LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-elissalde-cprp-323556124/. If you have any questions or comments, you can reach us on www.AssumingCommand.comor at impact@upstreamabi.com. If you have any topics or individuals you would like to hear on Assuming Command, let us know. And of course, please subscribe and share our podcast.

BEND DON'T BREAK--A veteran of Bend’s political scene shares his words of wisdom on Bend’s leftward lurch, the City’s rapid growth and his work to help people without homes. On this week’s episode of “Bend Don’t Break” we talk with former Bend City Councilor Bruce Abernethy. He is well-known in the community for his service work: He’s served on the board of directors for more than a dozen organizations ranging from nonprofits to government entities to educational institutions. He sat on the City Council for a total of 12 years as was the Mayor from 2007 to 2008. Abernethy first ran for City Council on a “slow growth” platform. In the early 2000s, Bend was growing between 6-7% and many old timers and those who had come in on the first wave of migration in the 1990s were not happy about the way Bend was changing. Abernethy describes why it was nearly impossible to stop the growth because of Oregon’s land use laws which are still in place today. He also provides an honest and refreshing perspective on affordable housing which acknowledges the realities of a free-market economy with the view that the City could be doing more. Abernethy offers a bird’s eye view of local politics and discusses Bend’s leftward shift over the last decade. He shares his thoughts on the way that national politics has influenced the regional discourse, particularly in the last election. Abernethy moved to Bend in 1992. He spent 12 years on the Bend City Council and he also served on the Board of the Bend-La Pine School District and the Bend Park and Recreation District. Currently, he serves on the board of a number of organizations including Central Oregon Community College, Bend international School, Camp Tamarack, Central Oregon FUSE and many others. He attended Swarthmore College with a dual major in Economics and Political Science and then earned his Masters of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. He is a grant writer for Bend-La Pine Schools.

Barb Trafton, Executive Director of the Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation leads a group of inspired experts to discuss the new management plan for the Moritani Preserve in this episode of What's Up Bainbridge. Joined by Maryann Kirby, Landscape Designer and Chair of the Friends of Moritani Preserve, Malloree Weinheimer, CEO of Chickadee Forestry and Jay  Kinney, Elected Commissioner of the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District, they present a conversation about the pocket forest,  including its history and the goals of the new management plan and community engagement to support a climate-resilient forest in this beloved Winslow open-space. This podcast is part of the community conversation for the Associated Bainbridge Communities 2021 Environmental Conference: The Future of Our Forests-- Bainbridge island and the Climate Crisis https://islandwood.org/get-involved-with-environmental-steam-education/2021-abc-conference/ Credits: BCB host, Barb Trafton; audio editor, Keith Doughty; and publisher, Bob Ross.

Residents of a houseless encampment at Anisq'Oyo' Park informed that the park would be cleared last Monday. Some residents are moving into tiny pallet homes set up nearby at the parking lot of the IV Community Center. Other residents moved their tents across the lawn to People's Park. KCSB's Lisa Osborn spoke with some of the houseless residents about their plans. Reps from the IV Park & Recreation District, Good Samaritan Shelter, SB Sheriff's Office and Food Not Bombs also provided their perspectives on the move-out and the future of houseless residents in Isla Vista.

On JoCo on the Go, episode #69, hear from Johnson County Park and Recreation District about how winter sports are carrying on with pandemic safety in mind. Learn more about the importance of protecting athletes, spectators, referees, coaches and others from contracting COVID-19. Find out how the pandemic has impacted practices and games and how you can help slow the spread so sports can continue.

In this episode, we speak with Natalie Broadus-Beard, the HR Specialist at the Bend Park and Recreation District. Natalie informs us about the current openings available, including positions within all-day child care programs, swim instructors, and lifeguards. Natalie also shares insight into the hiring process and how to make yourself stand out in an application. If you're interested in any of these positions or want to learn more, you check out the Bend Park and Recreation District website, or contact Natalie directly by emailing NatalieB@bendparksandrec.org.

Jason Elissalde has more than 20 years experience in both training and leadership roles. First in the public sector with companies like Enterprise Rent-A-Car, T-Mobile, and Target. 7 years ago Jason took a position at the Gold Medal Winning Willamalane Park and Recreation District in Springfield Oregon, and fell in love with the industry as a whole. After discovering his own purpose, Jason has been asked to speak to groups across the country about the importance of "Celebrating your Why" and developing an emotional connection to the work that we do. Speaking of connecting, Go connect with Jason on LInkedIn. This guy clearly is going places, He's got incredible insight..and I hear he may be open to the right opportunity... https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-elissalde-cprp-323556124/ In this episode, you will learn three very important thought-provoking takeaways to consider: 1. Always put mission above task 2. Separate the "I can's" from the "I cant's" 3. Don't need to worry about being right, worry about doing the right thing"... If you enjoyed this episode and are looking for more information on the topic or would like to learn how you can become a contributor or guest visit us at www.letstalkparks.com. In addition please be sure to follow us on Instagram @Lets_talk_parks for more great content from purpose-driven Parks and Recreation Professionals like yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-parks/message

Since its inception, the 34 Strong team has worked with numerous organizations including: Bank of America, Genentech, State Street, Plum Organics, The State of CA, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the County of Monterey, and Consumnes Service Park and Recreation District. As a catalyst for change toward developing Strengths-based organizations, Virassammy and the 34 Strong Team write and speak extensively on Strengths. A few of Virassammy's features include a publication in Gallup's Strengths Coaches' Playbook, an interview on Gallup's Called to Coach, and speaking at Drexel University. https://www.linkedin.com/in/strengthsfinder/

News and More: The Canby Area Parks and Recreation District hopes to get leaner in the coming new year (join the club, right?). A 10-acre solar farm has been approved on South Spangler Road. Speaking of roads, there's an extra 500 feet on North Maple the city has agreed to manage. Canby Conversation: It's that time again, when local media outlets look back over the top stories from the year that was. And, since we've actually been in existence for a full year this time, we're taking full advantage. Join us as we look back, and forward, and finally name our inaugural Canby Person of the Year for 2019. After the Break: The president of the newest company in the Canby Pioneer Industrial Park tells us what hot isostatic pressing is. Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with vibranium, but is still super cool. This Week's Sponsors: Canby Foursquare Church, Odd Moe's Pizza, My Cowboy Cabin, DirectLink, Advantage Mortgage, Victory Point Property Group, Promotional Strategies Music in this episode: https://canbynowpod.com/music-credits/ Please support our show! To listen without ads, and ensure we can continue to bring you important news and amazing stories you can't get anywhere else, join Canby Now Plus today! For details, visit patreon.com/canbynowpod.

Ever wanted to explore the Pacific Northwest mountain ranges but didn’t know how? Ever see the sailing classes in Eagle Harbor and wonder how you could participate? Ever want to learn basic outdoor skills but didn’t know where to start? The BI Parks and Recreation District can help you find your way into a more exciting time in the great outdoors.  Parks and Rec Outdoor Programs Manager Jeff Ozimek’s love of teaching has helped to create one of the most robust public outdoor programs in the country. Their programs are designed to open the door to adventure for novices and experts, young and old. Listen here as he shares his infectious enthusiasm for the outdoors through stories gathered from years of running outdoor programs. To explore more ways to get outside this winter and beyond, visit biparks.org Credits: BCB Host: Joanna Jenkins; Audio Editor: Diane Walker; Publisher: Chris Walker.

Ever wanted to explore the Pacific Northwest mountain ranges but didn’t know how? Ever see the sailing classes in Eagle Harbor and wonder how you could participate? Ever want to learn basic outdoor skills but didn’t know where to start? The BI Parks and Recreation District can help you find your way into a more exciting time in the great outdoors.  Parks and Rec Outdoor Programs Manager Jeff Ozimek’s love of teaching has helped to create one of the most robust public outdoor programs in the country. Their programs are designed to open the door to adventure for novices and experts, young and old. Listen here as he shares his infectious enthusiasm for the outdoors through stories gathered from years of running outdoor programs. To explore more ways to get outside this winter and beyond, visit biparks.org Credits: BCB Host: Joanna Jenkins; Audio Editor: Diane Walker; Publisher: Chris Walker.

Felicita is the President/Director of Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. She is also an enthusiastic nonprofit professional whose passion for the community has guided her work. She joined the THPRD Board in 2017. She has lived in Washington County since age five and took her first job as a camp counselor at THPRD when she was 15. Felicita is the Policy and Advocacy Officer for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center serving Washington and Yamhill Counties. In this role she supports the efforts of the internal Equity Team and leads the work of the Advocacy Team.

  Now that we’re into the Fall season, the light is changing and we find ourselves walking, running, cycling and driving more in the dark. How can we keep ourselves safe after dark? As part of our ongoing series with the Bainbridge Island Parks and Recreation District, listen here as Program Manager Shannon Buxton helps to remind us all how to stay safe during this time of year.  This podcast is for everyone who uses the roads, and it is especially useful for parents and grandparents. Listen for a special call to action to local businesses. To learn more, log on to: https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/commute-choices/walk/pedestrian-safety Credits: BCB Host: Joanna Jenkins; Audio Editor: Robert Ross; Publisher: Robert Ross

  Now that we’re into the Fall season, the light is changing and we find ourselves walking, running, cycling and driving more in the dark. How can we keep ourselves safe after dark? As part of our ongoing series with the Bainbridge Island Parks and Recreation District, listen here as Program Manager Shannon Buxton helps to remind us all how to stay safe during this time of year.  This podcast is for everyone who uses the roads, and it is especially useful for parents and grandparents. Listen for a special call to action to local businesses. To learn more, log on to: https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/commute-choices/walk/pedestrian-safety Credits: BCB Host: Joanna Jenkins; Audio Editor: Robert Ross; Publisher: Robert Ross

During our 10th JoCo on the Go podcast episode, we’re discussing the well-being of Johnson County’s older adults. Commissioner Janeé Hanzlick, Johnson County Board of County Commissioners, will talk about the board’s efforts to ensure Johnson County remains an affordable place to live for all ages. She’ll also discuss ways the community can volunteer to help older adults who might be homebound. You’ll hear from Denise Dias with K-State Extension, and Elizabeth Mardis with the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment about programs available to help older adults with the Medicare and Medicaid health care coverage applications. Finally, Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Michelle Alexander will share details of the upcoming Live Well Age Well event for those 50 and older.

The Dynamic Aging Summit on March 29th, sponsored by Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District, will feature 3 inspirational speakers who will share their wisdom and knowledge of how to age with purpose, contribution and legacy. Did you know? 2/3 of people who have ever lived past 65 are alive today!  These exciting cultural changes and thinking about the potential of growing older will be topics of this full-day conference being held at Clearwater Casino Event Center in Suquamish. Keynote speaker Richard Leider is one of the pioneering thought leaders who will talk about the Power of Purpose in life.  Leadership expert, acclaimed author and poet, Gloria Burgess, will talk about the power of Legacy.  The third dynamic speaker is Bainbridge Islander Marilyn Loy Every, the founder of Sagessence and co-chair of Sage-ing International.  This conference will also include interactive workshops, many resources and a roll-out of exciting new opportunities through BI Parks.  Listen here as Sue Barrington, Adult Active Programming Manager for BI Parks, shares what to expect from the conference, and her own thoughts on how this time of life can be meaningful in so many ways.  The Dynamic Aging Summit Conference is Friday, March 29th, from 9 to 5 PM at Clearwater Casino Events Center in Suquamish.  The conference fee of $99 includes lunch, snacks, materials and a special bonus.  Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.biparks.org, at Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center, or by calling Sue Barrington at 206-842-2306, ext. 140. Credits: BCB host: Betsy Lydle Smith; 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.  

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.  

Jason Hendrix is a local government professional with 15 years of government experience and is currently a Community Services Supervisor with the City of Menifee. Jason is extremely passionate about the Parks & Recreation industry and has coordinated or supervised numerous program areas including: youth sports, special events, after school programs and now also supervises the Park Ranger Program and Homeless Task Force. Jason holds an AA from the University of Phoenix and holds several Park & Rec certifications including being a certified trainer of trainers for California School Age Consortium, and a certified youth and adult sports official. Jason has served as Vice President on the California Parks & Recreation District 11 board and has held the office of President of the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation on two separate occasions. In his spare time, Jason can be found cheering on his beloved Notre Dame Fighting Irish, recording his ‘Dos Leprechauns’ podcast with his son, or training for 5k’s. Jason lives in Riverside with his wife. If you enjoyed this episode and are looking for more information on the topic or would like to learn how you can become a contributor or guest visit us at www.letstalkparks.com. In addition please be sure to follow us on Instagram @Lets_talk_parks for more great content from purpose-driven Parks and Recreation Professionals like yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-parks/message

Todays Podcast is with Jan Marie Smith, she's a swim instructor, teaching all ages, and an Aquatic Yoga instructor.  Listen to Jan and hear her passion for what she does as she impact people's lives on many levels. JAN MARIE SMITH - AQUATIC TRAINING EXPERT Swim Harmony Jan Marie Smith is a long time swim instructor-known throughout Colorado for her compassionate caring style of teaching. She began her swimming career as a competitive swimmer going all the way to the Junior Olympics and state competitions, but at the age of seventeen she became a swim instructor for the American Red Cross and has never looked back. It is estimated that Jan Marie or "Miss Jan" has taught over a thousand children the life-saving skill of swimming, Children throughout Denver, Grand County and Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort. This year alone she certified well over a hundred and fifty Lifeguards all over Colorado for the Red Cross. She has a special connectivity with many of her students and swimming clients, even teaching several generations in some of her families. Jan Marie is currently certified with the American Red Cross , the Starfish Aquatic Program, and Swim America. She has many other certifications including Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instructor and is a trainer for both of those for the American Red Cross. She is also a CPR/First Aid Instructor. She is a long-time water movement instructor, certified in water yoga and water cardio. Jan Marie travels the state of Colorado certifying aquatic candidates and professionals imparting her expertise to pools and facilities. Her home base is Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort and Greenwood Athletic Club in Denver, where she has worked off and on for over 30 years Some of the recreational districts, facilities and towns Jan Marie has worked with, as well as certified aquatic staff for include: Hot Sulphur Springs Resort, Glenwood Springs Hot Springs Resort, City of Glenwood Springs, Granby Recreational District, Fraser Recreational District, Breckenridge Rec Center, Silverthorne Rec Center, Gilpin County Rec Center, Clear Creek Rec District, YMCA of the Rockies, Town of Springfield Colorado, Town of Sterling Colorado, City of Yuma, Splashland, The Hooper Pool, Arapahoe Parks and Recreation District, Trails Recreation Center, City of Salida, River Run Ranch, Town of Aspen, Fountain Valley School, Villa Sport, Carbon Valley Recreation District, City of Florence, CO, Starr Pass Resort, AZ, Show Low, AZ Aquatic Center, City of Laramie, WYO, Camp Solomon Schechter, Olympia, WA Jan Marie also specializes in working with fearful swimmers, special populations and just about anybody needing to learn stroke refinement or the art of swimming. As she puts it, "I am lucky enough to do what I love to do.." Jan would love to hear from you, everything from speaking at your next event to adding value to your program through networking together. We are all on this mission and must work together to accomplish our goals You can reach Jan through her website at http://swimharmony.com If you would rather reach her by phone call her @ 303-241-9240 E-mail Jan at hcaquatics@hotmail.com Facebook, LinkedIn, Subscribe to our podcast Want to talk with us schedule a time to talk Leave a voice message or ask Jan a question. Add your comments below or record  your comment and question and we just may play that on a future podcast  

The loss of graciousness in our society, and members of the Fair Oaks Parks and Recreation District join John to talk about the upcoming Measure J.

Today's guests are Underwood Parks and Recreation District board member Bob Wittenberg and The Dalles City Council candidate Brian Stevens.

Today's guests include Scott Baker of Northern Wasco Parks and Recreation District and Ann Harris from OSU Extension.

If you're a grandparent wondering what you'll do with your grandchildren this summer, BI Parks and Rec has just the program for you!  Grand Discovery Camps have been specifically designed to enrich the relationship between grandparent and grandchild with exciting and fun three-day summer camps this coming summer.  Adult and child act as a team to explore different parts of the island in scavenger hunts each day.   Teams meet up with whole group each day, get their list of activities and explore farm, beach and forest.  Each grandparent and child will make a special hand-made project as a memento of their time together. In this podcast, Sue Barrington, Active Adult Programming Manager for the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District talks about this exciting new concept in intergenerational programming and the Grand Discovery Camps.   The camps will be held during nine different weeks this summer.  Programs are for 6-9 year olds, and 9-12 year olds, with any age grandparent!  To learn more or register for this exciting program, look for the Park District summer catalog in your mailbox.  Registration begins on March 28 -- don't miss it! Credits:  BCB host: Betsy Lydle Smith; audio tech: Chris Walker; social media publisher Diane Walker.

In Part 1 of our "Community Leaders" coverage, get to know five Arvada leaders who spoke at a recent Arvada Chamber of Commerce luncheon hosted by Gallery 1874 in Olde Town. Featured: Deputy City Manager Lorie Gillis; interim Arvada Police Chief Ed Brady; Arvada Fire Chief John Greer; Jim Whitfield, board president of Apex Parks and Recreation District; and Arvada Visitors Center Director Jean Gordon.          

The community of Fort Ward is working together to restore the fort's historic bakery building for use as a community hall and gathering place. A collaborative effort of Friends of Fort Ward, the Fort Ward Youth Advisory Committee, the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District, Kitsap County Sewer District No. 7, and residents of the Fort Ward neighborhood, the project also has the support of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. In this podcast, BCB host and Fort Ward resident Christina Hulet talks with Friends of Fort Ward board president Douglas Crist about the project and the building's history. Listen here to learn more about these exciting restoration plans, the Fort Ward neighborhood, and the key historic role Fort Ward played in WWII. For more information about the project, visit https://fortwardhall.org/. Credits:  BCB host: Christina Hulet; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Diane Walker.

The community of Fort Ward is working together to restore the fort's historic bakery building for use as a community hall and gathering place. A collaborative effort of Friends of Fort Ward, the Fort Ward Youth Advisory Committee, the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District, Kitsap County Sewer District No. 7, and residents of the Fort Ward neighborhood, the project also has the support of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation. In this podcast, BCB host and Fort Ward resident Christina Hulet talks with Friends of Fort Ward board president Douglas Crist about the project and the building's history. Listen here to learn more about these exciting restoration plans, the Fort Ward neighborhood, and the key historic role Fort Ward played in WWII. For more information about the project, visit https://fortwardhall.org/. Credits:  BCB host: Christina Hulet; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Diane Walker.

Today's guests are Bruce Holmson of the Hood River County Christmas Project and Mark Hickox of the Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District.

In this podcast, the Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center's new Executive Director, Reed Price, tells BCB about the festivities happening on May 1st from 10am to 4pm to celebrate their Open House. All are welcome - seniors and and their families, plus volunteers and anyone else who is curious about the fun, stimulating, inspiring activities that happen there every day. The Senior Center is located in the Waterfront Park Community Center. Reed explains the recent changes at the Senior Center, some of which are contractual and administrative, while many of the popular programs and events will continue as before. One change involves the Senior Center's newly independent status from the Bainbridge Island Parks and Recreation District, which in recent years has provided the staffing for the Senior Center. The change to a system of board-appointed staff, like the Executive Director, means that the Senior Center will have more freedom to create new programs and partnerships with other community organizations. Reed is enthusiastic and open to new ideas for programs and activities, and encourages members of the community to contact him with their ideas. If you are interested in learning more about coming events, go to the Senior Community Center website, check the Center event calendar, and sign up to receive the newsletter, the "Splash". Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB audio editor: Diane Walker; BCB social media publisher: Barry Peters.

Today's guests are Oregon 59th District State Representative John Huffman, and Laura Mann of the Mt. Adams Parks and Recreation District.

In this 5-minute video podcast, meet Terry Lande, our island's longtime Executive Director of the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District. Terry's staff gave their all -- and then some -- to the hands-on creation of this inviting and inclusive "Owen's Playground" at Rotary Park on Bainbridge Island. In his conversation with BCB's Channie Peters, Terry explains that his team at the Parks District were so inspired and attracted by the idea behind Owen's Playground that several of them worked on the project long beyond their paid hours. Terry invited his whole Parks District staff team to come to work at the playground on the last day before the grand opening event, correctly realizing that the hands-on experience would be memorable and fulfilling. The Parks District played a key role in bringing the project to realization. The Owen's Playground project found a home in the park thanks to a unanimous vote of the commissioners of the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District ("Parks District") to earmark 13,000 square feet at the existing Rotary Park (which also includes two ball fields). The project to create an inclusive park, designed to be safe and accessible for all, has been embraced by hosts of individuals and organizations who made the creation of this remarkable play space a true labor of love. Design was donated by Studio Hanson|Roberts, with the laborious hands-on construction work and building of the playground's artistic features coming from Terry's Parks District team, including, for example, Dan Hamlin and David Harry. Further funding was provided by Bainbridge Island Rotary Club, the Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation, buckets of collections at local businesses, the Goldberg family of Harper's Playground, family and friends of the Marshalls ... and kids! See the prior chapters of this BCB community video story, here: Owen's Playground - Meet Stacy Marshall Owen's Playground - Meet Ann Lovejoy Credits: BCB videographer and video post-production: John McKenzie; BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB social media publisher: Barry Peters.

In this 5-minute video podcast, meet Terry Lande, our island's longtime Executive Director of the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District. Terry's staff gave their all -- and then some -- to the hands-on creation of this inviting and inclusive "Owen's Playground" at Rotary Park on Bainbridge Island. In his conversation with BCB's Channie Peters, Terry explains that his team at the Parks District were so inspired and attracted by the idea behind Owen's Playground that several of them worked on the project long beyond their paid hours. Terry invited his whole Parks District staff team to come to work at the playground on the last day before the grand opening event, correctly realizing that the hands-on experience would be memorable and fulfilling. The Parks District played a key role in bringing the project to realization. The Owen's Playground project found a home in the park thanks to a unanimous vote of the commissioners of the Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District ("Parks District") to earmark 13,000 square feet at the existing Rotary Park (which also includes two ball fields). The project to create an inclusive park, designed to be safe and accessible for all, has been embraced by hosts of individuals and organizations who made the creation of this remarkable play space a true labor of love. Design was donated by Studio Hanson|Roberts, with the laborious hands-on construction work and building of the playground's artistic features coming from Terry's Parks District team, including, for example, Dan Hamlin and David Harry. Further funding was provided by Bainbridge Island Rotary Club, the Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation, buckets of collections at local businesses, the Goldberg family of Harper's Playground, family and friends of the Marshalls ... and kids! See the prior chapters of this BCB community video story, here: Owen's Playground - Meet Stacy Marshall Owen's Playground - Meet Ann Lovejoy Credits: BCB videographer and video post-production: John McKenzie; BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB social media publisher: Barry Peters.

Scott Nees discusses the impact of the oil price glut on the ratings for the Williston Parks and Recreation District in North Dakota, and Aulii Limtiaco talks about some positive rating action in the California housing sector.

Scott Nees discusses the impact of the oil price glut on the ratings for the Williston Parks and Recreation District in North Dakota, and Aulii Limtiaco talks about some positive rating action in the California housing sector.

Today's guest is Scott Baker from the Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District.

What would we as a community like to create on the Sakai family property? In this podcast, join Ken DeWitt, one of the five elected Commissioners for the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District, and BCB host Christina Hulet as they discuss an important public meeting to shape the future of this parkland. The Sakai property is a 23 acre parkland in the heart of the High School Road and Madison Avenue part of greater Winslow. Last August, it was purchased by the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District through a bond ballot measure approved by voters this past February. Bainbridge residents now have a unique opportunity as a community to plan what happens on this property. A video of the Sakai property by Anson Brooks, including drone aerial views, is here: https://youtu.be/9pan6Sv2JlM Specifically, the Park District Board of Commissioners is looking to the public to develop recommendations, beginning with a public meeting on January 23rd from 10am-3pm at the Bainbridge Island High School commons. This first meeting will focus on generating ideas for potential uses and then creating community-led teams to better understand the requirements and feasibility of various options. Then, as a follow-up, residents can come back together at a subsequent public meeting to share what the teams have learned. In this podcast, Ken talks about how this process is explicitly designed to create true community engagement; this is not a planning process with a pre-ordained outcome. Ultimately, the Parks District is looking to the public to make a recommendation for the property that community members would be willing to see their public Parks and Recreation dollars used to construct and maintain. You can learn more at the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District website. Credits: BCB host: Christina Hulet; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

This is the second episode in this Fall's "Election 2015" series on BCB. It's an interview with the two local candidates for a position with a 6-year term on the 5-member board of the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Parks and Recreation District -- incumbent Ken DeWitt and challenger John Grinter. John Grinter describes himself as a stay-at-home dad of school-aged kids and a long-time proponent of non-motorized transportation. Ken, who has served on the Parks Board since 2000, describes himself as a dad and grandfather, a long-time community volunteer and a financial professional. In this podcast, BCB asked each candidate the following six questions, which had been provided to the candidates in advance: Why did you decide to run (or run for re-election) for the position on the Parks Board? What relevant experience and skills do you bring to the position? How is the Parks and Recreation District doing? What is it doing well for the community? What are its unsolved problems? What are the key challenges or opportunities that you believe will face the Parks and Recreation District in the next six years? What are the most important outcomes you'd like to accomplish during your 6-year term from 2016 to 2021? What style of interaction do you plan to bring to the Parks and Recreation District - that is, with other Board members, with Park and Rec staff, and with community members? After BCB's questions, each candidate was offered a chance to ask the other one spontaneous question. Ken asked John: If you had the power to change just one thing about how the Park District manages its delivery of services and programs, what would it be and why? John then asked Ken about a proposal that John and other some other citizen volunteers have sought for several years -- a pathway behind the Sakai and Woodward schools to link Winslow to the Hilltop and Grand Forest properties -- and asked why the Parks Board hasn't taken up that proposal. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and publisher: Barry Peters.

This is the second episode in this Fall’s "Election 2015" series on BCB. It's an interview with the two local candidates for a position with a 6-year term on the 5-member board of the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Parks and Recreation District -- incumbent Ken DeWitt and challenger John Grinter. John Grinter describes himself as a stay-at-home dad of school-aged kids and a long-time proponent of non-motorized transportation. Ken, who has served on the Parks Board since 2000, describes himself as a dad and grandfather, a long-time community volunteer and a financial professional. In this podcast, BCB asked each candidate the following six questions, which had been provided to the candidates in advance: Why did you decide to run (or run for re-election) for the position on the Parks Board? What relevant experience and skills do you bring to the position? How is the Parks and Recreation District doing? What is it doing well for the community? What are its unsolved problems? What are the key challenges or opportunities that you believe will face the Parks and Recreation District in the next six years? What are the most important outcomes you'd like to accomplish during your 6-year term from 2016 to 2021? What style of interaction do you plan to bring to the Parks and Recreation District - that is, with other Board members, with Park and Rec staff, and with community members? After BCB’s questions, each candidate was offered a chance to ask the other one spontaneous question. Ken asked John: If you had the power to change just one thing about how the Park District manages its delivery of services and programs, what would it be and why? John then asked Ken about a proposal that John and other some other citizen volunteers have sought for several years -- a pathway behind the Sakai and Woodward schools to link Winslow to the Hilltop and Grand Forest properties -- and asked why the Parks Board hasn't taken up that proposal. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and publisher: Barry Peters.

On Saturday August 29th at Battle Point Park, beginning at 11am, Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation District will host an all-day Birthday Bash to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. In this podcast Lori Quick-Meija, Community Outreach Program Manager of BI Parks and Rec gives BCB host Joan Sutliff the inside scoop on this exciting family-friendly event.  Activities at the party will include community booths (there is still room for for non-profits and others to participate, hint, hint) with hands-on activities, classic cars, a childrens' bike rodeo, mainstage entertainment, and a giant birthday cake! The main stage will be located next to the Observatory; entertainment onstage will include demonstrations of swing dancing, cheerleading, break dancing and more.  From 2pm to 7pm the family friendly bands Johnny Bregar, Whozyamama, and Mutha Knows Best will perform. There will also be food and a beer garden. Come join the fun on Saturday, August 29th and get a piece of giant birthday cake! The event is free, but participants are encouraged to bring donations of school supplies to benefit Helpline House's backpack program. Virginia Mason Bainbridge Island Medical Center is the generous sponsor of the Birthday Bash. Additional details about the Birthday Bash can be found on the Parks Department website.  Credits: BCB host: Joan Sutliff; studio tech: Barry Peters; audio editor: Finn Mander;  Publishers Diane and Chris Walker.

In this podcast, Waterfront Park director Sue Barrington describes the travel program operated by the Parks and Recreation District -- including an upcoming deadline to join a local group traveling to the exotic destination of Cuba. The deadline is imminent -- Friday July 17th -- to qualify for the best discount pricing for this year's special group tour. It's an October 17th nine-day trip to Cuba. Stops in Cuba will include UN World Heritage sites, a cigar factory, the famous King Ranch, backstage with a ballet company, and an educational tour of the Bay of Pigs Museum. There will be a stay in three different cities including three days in Havana. Fly through Miami to Havana, travel by bus for rest of Cuba travel. Sue says that this year presents an opportunity to go to Cuba while it is still authentic. Traditional Cuba may increasingly be inundated by tourist features. This may be a ‘last chance' to experience the real thing. The Parks and Recreation District travel specialist can be reached at 206 842-1616. Or see the travel information for the 50+ program on the website. Previous successful trips include Costa Rica and the Panama Canal. Local outings and itineraries for this summer and fall include: Woodland Park Zoo Diablo Lake The Elwha River & Lake Crescent The Olalla Bluegrass Festival Blackberry Festival in Bremerton The Columbia River & Mt. Hood Protection Island Lake Cushman & Hurricane Ridge Meet the members and volunteers at Waterfront Park Community Center by visiting the Senior Center's website.  Check out the video on that web site that shows Senior Center activities. Credits: BCB host: Joanna Pyle; BCB audio editor and publisher: Barry Peters

In this podcast interview, the Senior and Community Center director Sue Barrington discusses the "Collect Call Telephone Booth" in the lobby of the Center. It was created by the volunteer woodworkers at the Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN). The "Collect Call" phone is there to collect calls in the form of stories that are automatically recorded when you pick up the antique replica receiver. You are invited to stop by and ‘make a call' that could, for example, be a five-minute story in the style of StoryCorps on NPR. Some of these recorded ‘calls' will be shared with the community. The Collect Call Telephone Booth is a unique and creative aspect of the larger "StoryShare" program co-sponsored by the community center, Historical Museum and BCB. There are classes on how to write your story and how to interview people and record their stories. There are events where stories are gathered and other events when stories are shared--all centered on storytelling as a means to build relationships. The Collect Call Booth is a unique way to record stories and anecdotes about the history of BI. Or you could record your comments at events such as weddings, reunions, community meetings or retirement parties held at the center. Stop by the Waterfront Park Community Center for some of the 70 programs taking place there, such as The Vintage Book Club, Adventures in Travel, or the Downsizing/Spring Cleaning discussions. For more information, come by and pick up the Center's newsletter or call 206 842-1616, or peruse the complete catalog of activities at the Parks and Recreation District website. Credits: BCB host and audio editor: Joanna Pyle; BCB social media publisher: Barry Peters.

In this podcast, Ken Pyburn calls in by Skype from Portland Oregon to discuss the advisable next steps for forming a "village" organization on Bainbridge to provide services to members to help them age gracefully in place. This podcast conversation is in light of a very successful and well-attended public meeting at the Waterfront Community Center for four hours on Saturday February 28, where about 60 people brainstormed and considered forming such a village.  He notes that it would be the first village to form for an island community. A "village" isn't a physical neighborhood -- it's a membership organization that provides needed and desired services, often at a group discount, or through the generosity of volunteers. Villages provide the services that its members have outgrown their willingness to do or their ability to do as they've aged. Ken has recently retired from chairing the board of directors of Villages Northwest, which is a collection of eight senior villages growing in the Portland Oregon vicinity.  He comments on his favorable impressions of Bainbridge as a place that struck him as very auspicious for creating a village. He said the Bainbridge volunteer planning group is ready for the "coalescing" phase, leading to the "development" phase and finally the village "launch" phase. He says that many villages grow out of a program of an existing service organization, while many others form a nonprofit membership organization from scratch. The village proposal is the brainchild of Sue Barrington of the BI Parks and Recreation District staff.  By the end of the Feb. 28th meeting at the Waterfront Park Community Center, Sue showed the group a nascent BIvillage.org website that she had created in anticipation of a successful meeting.  Additional resources are available from the national Village to Village Network. For more information about the meeting on senior villages, have a listen to Sue's remarks on What's Up podcast 116 from February 19th, or Ken Pyburn's earlier interview in the February 25th podcast. Census data suggests that more than one Bainbridge resident in five is over age 60. Credits: BCB host and publisher: Barry Peters; BCB audio editor: Tim Bird.

In this podcast, Ken Pyburn calls in by Skype from Portland Oregon to discuss the advisable next steps for forming a "village" organization on Bainbridge to provide services to members to help them age gracefully in place. This podcast conversation is in light of a very successful and well-attended public meeting at the Waterfront Community Center for four hours on Saturday February 28, where about 60 people brainstormed and considered forming such a village.  He notes that it would be the first village to form for an island community. A "village" isn't a physical neighborhood -- it's a membership organization that provides needed and desired services, often at a group discount, or through the generosity of volunteers. Villages provide the services that its members have outgrown their willingness to do or their ability to do as they've aged. Ken has recently retired from chairing the board of directors of Villages Northwest, which is a collection of eight senior villages growing in the Portland Oregon vicinity.  He comments on his favorable impressions of Bainbridge as a place that struck him as very auspicious for creating a village. He said the Bainbridge volunteer planning group is ready for the "coalescing" phase, leading to the "development" phase and finally the village "launch" phase. He says that many villages grow out of a program of an existing service organization, while many others form a nonprofit membership organization from scratch. The village proposal is the brainchild of Sue Barrington of the BI Parks and Recreation District staff.  By the end of the Feb. 28th meeting at the Waterfront Park Community Center, Sue showed the group a nascent BIvillage.org website that she had created in anticipation of a successful meeting.  Additional resources are available from the national Village to Village Network. For more information about the meeting on senior villages, have a listen to Sue's remarks on What's Up podcast 116 from February 19th, or Ken Pyburn's earlier interview in the February 25th podcast. Census data suggests that more than one Bainbridge resident in five is over age 60. Credits: BCB host and publisher: Barry Peters; BCB audio editor: Tim Bird.

In this podcast, Ken Pyburn calls in by Skype from Portland Oregon to describe the purpose of the Saturday February 28 meeting to consider forming a senior village for Bainbridge Island.  Ken is the main guest speaker for that event. As Ken explains, a senior "village" isn't a physical neighborhood -- it's a virtual neighborhood. It's an organization that provides a wide range of services that will help seniors age in place in their homes.  Villages provide the services that seniors outgrow their willingness to do or their ability to do as they grow older. Ken has recently retired from chairing the board of directors of "Villages Northwest", which is a group of eight senior villages growing in the Portland Oregon vicinity. The February 28th meeting will take place at the Waterfront Community Center (sometimes called the Bainbridge Senior Community Center). The village proposal is the brainchild of Sue Barrington of the BI Parks and Recreation District staff for the Center. For more information about the meeting on senior villages, have a listen to Sue's remarks on What's Up podcast 116 from February 19th: "Learn about the Villages Movement Feb 28 and the Community Center". Credits: BCB host and publisher: Barry Peters; BCB audio editor: Tim Bird.

In this podcast, BCB's guest is Sue Barrington, the Director of the Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center ("BISCC"). Sue points out that BISCC, which is housed at the Waterfront Center, is not just for Seniors.  There is no minimum age requirement to participate in Center programs. Sue describes two related events:  (1) an upcoming StoryShare event on Saturday morning January 24th, and (2) a six-session training, starting February 19th, in interviewing technique and eliciting engaging stories. Sue describes the StoryShare project, which is a multi-year program jointly sponsored by BISCC, the BI Park and Recreation District, the BI Historical Museum, and BCB community radio. The next StoryShare project event is scheduled for January 24, when those who express an interest in story-telling will be invited to assemble for a Saturday morning session. Subsequently, the StoryShare project will sponsor a six-week Interview Team class to be taught by Barbara Golden, an experienced interviewer and radio host.  Barbara will supplement her teaching with a series of online trainings, produced by Alex Blumberg, a nationally recognized podcaster who staffed NPR series such as "This American Life" and "Planet Money". The six-session classes, with an overall cost of only $10, will begin February 19 at 9:30am at the Waterfront Center.  Participants will learn to use professional microphones and recording equipment, and will explore ways to connect on a personal level with an interviewee. StoryShare is about encouraging story telling, eliciting an individual's stories that reveal personal insights or oral histories, and then sharing those stories in person or in recordings that can be heard by others. In this joint project, the Historical Museum brings its long-time interest in oral history recordings that shed light on Bainbridge Island history in living memory.  The Museum has collected approximately 100 recordings made over the last several decades, which are available for listening at the Museum. BCB is offering to make StoryShare recordings available to the community -- in some cases as podcasts  or radio programs, and in other cases as archived recordings available for listening on the BCB website. The BI Senior Center  brings to the project its mission to honor and engage our senior citizens through meaningful contribution to the community. This involves the efforts of both the BISCC nonprofit and the BI Metro Parks and Recreation District that provide the Waterfront Center's management. Credits: BCB host and editor: Joanna Pyle; BCB studio tech and publisher: Barry Peters; BCB representative to StoryShare project: Annie Osburn.

To age - or not to age? Well, actually, we have no choice.  But we do have many choices in how and where we age. To find the right fit for each individual is a matter of balancing personality, environment and other considerations. In this interview, Dr. Jeannette Franks, gerontologist and retired University of Washington professor of social work, tells BCB host Channie Peters about the talk she will give on September 20th in downtown Winslow. The talk is intended to help us understand and navigate the many complex choices that are available in later life. It's entitled, “Making Your Last Move: Changing Homes or Not,” and is an offering of the Bainbridge Island Parks and Recreation District's "50+ Programs". From the BI Parks & Recreation District's catalog: “This talk will inform you of your options, choices, and possibilities you may not otherwise consider. It will give you tools & checklists for improving your choices about where to spend the last decade or two of your life, highlight affordable options, suggest thoughtful downsizing, help with hiring help, finding resources, & getting your ducks in a row for your last years.” Dr. Franks' talk will be based on her latest, soon-to-be-published book, "To Move or Stay Put". Once it is released, the book will be available at the Bainbridge Public Library, at Eagle Harbor Book Co., and from the University of Washington bookstore. There is no charge for the talk, which will be 10 am to noon on Saturday, September 20th at the Waterfront Park Community Center, 370 Brien Drive, off of Bjune Drive. For more information and to register, call 842-1616.  While registration is encouraged, it is not essential. Credits: BCB host: Channie Peters; BCB editor: Tim Bird; BCB intro music: Tim Bird; BCB ferry music: Dogfish Bay Studios; BCB podcast art: artopia creative.

Fun in the parks 2 Click here to download South County reporter Nancy McCarthy talks with Justin Cutler, the new director of the Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District, about his plans for the district.

Fun in the parks Click here to download South County reporter Nancy McCarthy talks with Mary Blake, retiring executive director of the Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District, and Michael Hinton, chairman of the board, about the future of the … Continue reading →