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 [email protected] and Marie Figgins at [email protected]. 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/handwork2026/

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

Islander Nancy Soulé is a singer, wardrobe designer — with experience entertaining cruise ship passengers since 2011. And now she’s sharing that experience with others as a writer — with three books to her name to help demystify the world afloat for folks who might want to get involved.

Related links:

Contact: http://Nancysoule.net for all book info and free downloads;

https://NotesThatFloat.net for musician contact info and free downloads

Direct email: 1nancysoule [at] gmail [dot]com for questions

Stacy Hemingway, founder of the Conscious Classroom, on simple focus on balance, breathing, and movement can improve your life today.