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The Independent Living at Home program works with older adults, people with disabilities, and those coming home to rehab to maintain their independence. Misty Mountford, who directs the program, explains how she assesses the home environment and perform modifications and repairs to make it more functional and safe. Related link: https://www.housingresourcesbi.org/

The city of Bainbridge Island's public works director joins us for a valedictory chat as he prepares to leave his role with the city for a job with Sound Transit.

Doug Pagitt, an author, social activist, pastor, and executive director of Vote Common Good talks about how the political scene, Christian Nationalism, and the importance of reclaiming the establishment clause of the First Amendment. Related links: https://votecommongood.com Goodness, a journal: https://www.votecommongood.com/goodness/

Dana Lyons, most famous for his novelty hit “Cows With Guns,” actually has an amazing career of environmental justice and social activism. He’ll be headlining a gathering at the Historic Lynwood Theatre on May 16 at noon. We learn about Dana’s life’s work, and what to expect in the upcoming get-together with Standing Together B.I. organizer Kathryn Lafond. Related links https://www.youtube.com/@co...

April is National Poetry Month, and the Bainbridge Island Photo Club is celebrating by participating in Ars Poetica Washington. Poems and accompanying photographs are on display during April and May in the Senior Center lobby. In this podcast we hear from some of the poets and photographers. (Part Two is coming May 20). Related link to online gallery: https://biseniorcenter.org/art-gallery/bi-phot...

Amy Brooks of the Kitsap chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) talks about the group and its project to restore the Seabeck Cemetery. If you would like to follow the Seabeck Cemetery page, search for "Seabeck Cemetery Restoration Project" on Facebook. Here is the DAR commercial on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RfZGhhBtiQI?si=SJQpI5rwwZgsW0KE

The Islander Mobile Home Park is a resident-owned co-op tucked behind City Hall and Bainbridge Performing Arts. The “Trailer Park” is a group of longtime locals, fixed-income seniors, and working families. Learn about the park, and about its current funding challenge, in this podcast. Related link: https://savethetrailerpark.com

David served as executive director for the Northwest Policy Center at the University of Washington and, as senior lecturer, taught policy analysis for many years at the Evans School. This month: the war in Iran, a look at state legislatures and the US Congress, and the status of the upcoming midterms.

Sustainable Bainbridge, the Park District, Islandwood, and other organizations combine for a series of events during the month of April to celebrate our planet and learn more about how to be good stewards. The calendar of events: https://www.sustainablebainbridge.org/programs/earth-month/

We chat with Raffi Minasian, active in Bainbridge Island’s Cars and Coffee — a group of auto aficionados that meets year ’round. Raffi shares his love of automobiles and his perspective as a noted professor, writer, and industrial and transportation designer.

We meet Stephen Richardson — BP’s newly announced executive director — and Devin James, co-chair of the Bainbridge Prepares Board of Directors. Related link: https://bainbridgeprepares.org

Mira Rosenkotz joins us to talk about her two-year-old community dream: a pay-what-you-can farm-to-table meal in downtown Winslow.

Indivisible Bainbridge and other local groups are planning a big event on Saturday, March 28 from 9-noon and Jamelle Perreira and Pam Churchill join us to talk about the location and guidance on how to make this community event safe and congenial for participants.

Are you thinking about how solar power pencils out? Are you interested in getting help with installers, funding, and legal issues? Here are some answers. Related links: https://solarizebainbridge.org

Eileen O'Grady updates us on a newly formed interest group -- Bainbridge Irish -- which celebrates all thing Irish for all comers. A big community event for all ages is coming up Sunday April 12.

Seniors Taking Action is a grassroots organization that mobilizes senior citizens to engage in political activism and protect human service programs. It was founded in 2019 by senior citizens determined not to be left on the sidelines of political debate. Meet Founder Mary Mulvhill and President Judy Loeb and learn about how you can connect with their growing network. Related link: https://seniors...

The Bainbridge Island Photo Club has meetings every other month where images are shared and critiqued by fellow members. After each meeting, members vote online about which were their favorite 2 images from the evening.

Bainbridge Islander Lance Garland is a firefighter, climber, and outdoorsperson. He talks about his book "Out There: Dispatches from my personal wilderness" about the challenges and gifts of coming out as an openly gay man -- first in the Navy and then at a Seattle firehouse. For more: https://www.lancegarland.com/

We check in with Alexa and Michael at Island Fitness and Marie at B.I. Parks to explore programming options for seniors who are interested in exercise support. You can contact Alexa at alexar@island-fitness.com and Marie Figgins at marief@biparks.org. You can also check out the Center's programs at https://biseniorcenter.org/activities/#fitness

Anne Smart and Stephanie Reese describe the myriad ways that AHB undergirds the creative community on Bainbridge Island and you'll get a preview of who will be performing at the organization's March gala. Website: https://bainbridgecurrents.com

Our local nonprofits are joining in this national celebration of handcraft art. Learn about all that's happening from Greg Robinson, Chief Curator at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, and from BARN, Betsy Hagestedt, Program Manager and Abby Wyatt, Marketing Manager. Related links: https://www.biartmuseum.org/exhibitions/#future-exhibitions; https://bainbridgebarn.org/about/annual-events/handwork202...

Retired history educator Peggy Muir and current educational leader Chasity Malatesta discuss with BISCC director Reed Price how Black American history is American history.

Jessica Dubey, on the Arms Around Bainbridge board, talks about how the organization has helped Bainbridge Islanders facing illness since 2007. And, how you can get involved with this island neighbors project. https://armsaroundbainbridge.org Sign up for Bingo Night: https://armsaroundbainbridge.ejoinme.org/bingo2026

Tom Hansen joins us to show images and videos from a recent trip to Ireland. Our monthly featured presentation from the BI Photo Club!

We catch up with Squeaky Wheels, an island nonprofit that advocates for safety and accommodations for people who bike and walk. And we talk about new traffic programs in the works. City Survey on Bucklin Hill project https://cityofbainbridgeisland.civilspace.io/en/projects/bucklin-hill-non-motorized-improvements-project Squeaky Wheels https://squeakywheels.org