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Something to Talk About

Society EN ↓ 133 episodes

A variety of interesting topics from the Bainbridge Island Senior/Community Center, updated about three times a week.

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This is Chance! Alaska’s 1964 earthquake and us 21.07.2025 42:01

Scott James and Ann Cook of Bainbridge Prepares join Ann Lovejoy and others to discuss the BI Reads book by Bainbridge author Jon Mooallem. Check out more events -- including event with the author here: https://cityofbainbridgeisland.civilspace.io/en/projects/bi-reads

Gardening with Ann Lovejoy 17.07.2025 52:23

Ann & friends get together to discuss gardening tips. Watering, fertilizer throughout the growing season, use of sea water, weeding early and often, and summer pruning for fruit trees are among the topics. Check out Ann's blog: https://www.loghouseplants.com/blogs/greengardening/

Abstract Photography 14.07.2025 50:50

In this month's visit with a member of the Bainbridge Island Photo Club, Rob Wagoner shares abstract photos he's entered into international exhibitions. You can view the exhibition here: https://biseniorcenter.org/art-gallery/bi-photo-july-2025/ Related link: https://biphotoclub.org

Politics with David Harrison 12.07.2025 52:55

This month: Trump and the Courts, what the Big Bill means, and forecasts for 2026 elections and beyond. David Harrison, founder of the Northwest Policy Center at the University of Washington, joins us to analyze the national political landscape. David's blog: https://ourunfinishedwork.blogspot.com/

Update from Library Central 10.07.2025 29:37

Federal budget cuts were the central focus of the American Library Association meeting in Philadelphia. Tressa Johnson, adult services librarian for the Kitsap Regional Library-Bainbridge Island, attended and shares her observations. Related links: KRL impact https://www.krl.org/blogs/post/impact-imls/ American Library Association https://ala.org

Farmer Kevin Block on Share the Harvest 09.07.2025 2:12

Kevin, who runs Sol Farm LLC, spoke with Friends of the Farms Director Heather Burger, as he delivered fresh produce to Helpline House as part of the Friends of the Farms Share the Harvest program.

Share the Harvest 07.07.2025 20:21

Friends of the Farms has launched a program to support local farmers and our local food bank. Heather Burger, Friends of the Farms director, describes the need and how you can help. Related link: https://friendsofthefarms.org

BI Parks Comprehensive Plan 03.07.2025 27:13

Matt Keough, senior planner with Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District, updates us on the Parks Dept.'s planning process for the next six years and shares early results of their work. Related link: https://biparks.org/comprehensive-plan