Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Promotions & Produce and Floral for Town & Country Markets returns to share his deep knowledge of fresh fruits and vegetables where they come from and how they get to our grocery shelves.

In this monthly discussion, Joe shares more information about grapes and especially the importance of texture when selecting and eating them.  He also explains how to tell if a melon has been picked at peak flavor by checking out what the stem attachment looks like. We also spend some time on asparagus, peppers and avocados with a few thoughts on how to eat them.

This podcast is brought to you by BARN, Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network.

Credits: BCB host, Bob Ross; audio editor, Keith Doughty; publisher, Bob Ross

Today, two members of the Island Cooperative Preschool organization, Sunny Stanley and Ellen Carleson tell us about the preschool and a very important upcoming event:

 The Island Cooperative Preschool is hosting the annual Spring Concert on Sunday, March 19, at IslandWood. The doors open at 12 PM and the concert starts at 12:30 PM. This year, we are showcasing the very talented, local musician and dad, Johnny Bregar who has been on NPR's All Things Considered.

 This is the annual fundraiser, as well, and it its pivotal to our success as a cooperative preschool. All proceeds go to our scholarship fund, as we are committed to making our preschool accessible to all! 

 Tickets are $15 in advanced and $18 at the door. Babies in arms are free! Tickets can be purchased online at https://islandcoop.org/concert-2023.

This podcast brought to you by BARN, Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network.

Joe Pulicicchio, Director of Promotions & Produce and Floral for Town & Country Markets returns to our podcast desk today after a two-year pandemic hiatus.  This is the inaugural edition of our new monthly podcast that is called ‘Eating Fresh on Bainbridge’ and will explore the ever-changing array of quality fresh fruits and vegetables that make their way to the produce shelves through the seasons.

We’ll also be exploring the various challenges of weather and other conditions that can directly affect availability and quality of all produce on a week-to-week, month-to-month basis.

In this program Joe discusses a wide array of fruits and vegetables including grapes, mangos, red berries and asparagus.  He explains the process of taking the seed out of a mango and how important the idea of texture is when eating produce.

Brought to you by BARN, Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network.

Credits: BCB host, Bob Ross; audio editor, Keith Doughty; publisher, Bob Ross

Steve Stolee, a key player in the Island Theatre 10-Minute Play Festival joins us today on What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss this year’s festival and a few more things.

He shares some interesting background and perspective about the Island Theatre, its origins and how it operates.  You’ll also hear about how the Festival is organized and how you can get involved!

Steve also discusses some new activities that will be happening on a regular basis at the Bainbridge Public Library. Your opportunity to explore the world of thespianism!

For more information about the Ten-Minute Play Festival, please go to www.islandtheatre.org

WU-608 The Battle Point Astronomical Association

Frank Petrie, President of The Battle Point Astronomical Association (BPAA), joins us on What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss the impressive and very accessible observatory at Battle Point Park.   Housing the 27-inch Ritchie Telescope, the largest accessible to the public in the Pacific Northwest, the complex also includes a planetarium, workshop, library and meeting room.

Frank talks about the history of the association and observatory, and the mission which is to observe, discover and share the universe through hands-on activities.

For more information about BPAA, go to: https://bpastro.org

Credits: BCB host, Bob Ross; audio editor, Keith Doughty; publisher, Bob Ross

WU-607 Bainbridge Prepares: Emergency Medical Responders & the Community Response Team

In our last in this six-part series about Bainbridge Prepares, we talk with four key players in the organization that lead and manage disaster response programs and teams that are ready and able to go in emergency situations.

Executive Director for Bainbridge Prepares, Loren Best, Roxanne Corff, BI Medical Response Corps, Andrea Chymiy, Medical Reserve Corp and Victor Cheng, CERT Lead (Community Emergency Response Team) join us on What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss these vital programs.

For more information about Bainbridge Prepares, the Emergency Response Team, CERT and the Bainbridge Island Medical Reserve Corps, go to: https://bainbridgeprepares.org

Credits: BCB host, Bob Ross; audio editor, Keith Doughty; publisher, Bob Ross

If you’re thinking of planting a tree or replacing one on your property, you will want to attend the upcoming Zoom webinar hosted by Autumn Salamack, Bainbridge Island Climate Officer, and Drue Morris, City Arborist. The topic is Right Plant, Right Place: Choosing Appropriate Trees for the Urban Environment, on Wednesday September 14th at 6pm.

In this episode of What’s Up Bainbridge, Autumn tells us about the Climate Smart Bainbridge Challenge and the City’s Climate Action Plan and tree-related considerations.  Drue explains that choosing the right tree species for the right space will maximize the success of that tree and help it thrive. And she’ll tell us what you can expect to learn at their webinar.

You may visit the city website calendar here:

https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/calendar.aspx?eid=4104

You may register for Right Plant, Right Place online here: https://bainbridgewa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BCrLOT14QKu3PRjksFULaw

To learn more about Climate Smart Bainbridge go to:

https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/1359/Climate-Smart-Bainbridge

Credits: Podcast Host Sonia Scaer; Audio editor Keith Doughty; Publisher Robert Ross

In this episode of What’s Up Bainbridge, we talk with four more leaders from  Bainbridge Prepares to discuss caring for vulnerable populations and planning for access and functional needs for the elderly and domestic pets in a natural disaster situation.

Reed Price, Rita Elsberry, Suzanne Ferguson and Yasuyo Sousa lead us in a broad ranging discussion that highlights many aspects for all of us to be aware of and thoughtful about.

For more information about Bainbridge Prepares and vulnerable populations, including planning for animal care,  please go to: https://bainbridgeprepares.org

Credits: BCB host, Bob Ross; audio editor, Keith Doughty; publisher, Bob Ross

Steve Stolee, a key player in the Island Theatre 10-Minute Play Festival joins us today on What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss the return of the event after a 2-year covid hiatus. 

He shares some interesting background and perspective about the Island Theatre, its origins and how it operates.  You’ll also hear about how the Festival is organized and how to reserve your free tickets.

Steve also discusses the upcoming August 2 Meet the Playwrights event at the Bainbridge Public Library. At this session, you will have the opportunity to meet the ten local authors of the plays selected for this year’s Festival and engage in conversation about their own processes for writing and their motivations and inspirations.

For more information about the Ten-Minute Play Festival, please go to www.islandtheatre.org

In this episode of What’s Up Bainbridge, we talk with Bainbridge Prepares leaders Colleen Huck, Susan James and Mary O’Leary about the many aspects and considerations of dealing with mental well-being issues in a disaster situation.  They offer insights and perspectives that are helpful, important and significant as we continue to expand our knowledge base in how to deal with all aspects of life in a difficult and challenging environment.

For more information about this Bainbridge Prepares Emergency Response Team and the many others, please go to: https://bainbridgeprepares.org

Credits: BCB host, Bob Ross; audio editor, Keith Doughty; publisher, Bob Ross

In this episode of our series on Bainbridge Prepares, we talk with food and water leaders, John Fossett and Christian Berg who share their many stories and perspectives regarding these vital aspects of planning for potential disasters.

They each have suggestions and ideas on what to think about in planning a system that can withstand and recover from disruptions yet ensures an adequate supply of food and water for all.

For more information about Bainbridge Prepares, please go to: https://bainbridgeprepares.org

Credits: BCB host, Bob Ross; audio editor, Keith Doughty; publisher, Bob Ross