Something to Talk About

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.

John Vezina, assistant secretary at the Washington State Ferries, joins us to talk about the pressure on our ferry system, efforts underway to build more boats, and how to express your frustrations. Related link: https://apps.wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington-state-ferries/contact-us

Landscaper Charles Schafer took a bee class several years ago, and it changed his life. We learn why, as well as how we can support the bees in our midst. Related link: https://www.westsoundbees.org/

Ryan Dakota Farris, conductor of the Bainbridge Symphony, and orchestra members join us to talk about the history of our community’s symphony, the aims of the organization, how you can participate, and a preview of the upcoming season. The symphony‘s next concerts are February 13, 14, & 15, which will include members of the Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra.

Link: https://www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org/bso

The Bainbridge Island Photo Club (a BISCC activity) has had a banner year in the regional competitions sponsored by the Northwest Council of Photo Clubs. Photographers describe their images, which are posted online here:

https://biseniorcenter.org/art-gallery/bi-photo-january-2026/. Don't miss the video compilations at the end of the program!

Joanne Maher, the executive director of Island Volunteer Caregivers, joins us to talk about the nonprofit organization, its history, how its mission has grown, how IVC works with other organizations including BISCC, and what she sees as the future for IVC.

Related link: https://ivcbainbridge.org/