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Human Composting

Washington state became the first place in the world to legalize this form of environmental end of life care in 2019. We learn about this natural soil transformation process and why families are choosing this option for final disposition of human remains.

Meditative Movement

Island resident Stacy Hemingway talks with us about her awareness of her body and movement led her to develop what she's termed the Conscious Classroom curriculum.https://consciousclassroom.com

Giving Strategies with Bainbridge Community Foundation

Jim Hopper, the director of the Bainbridge Community Foundation, walks through Donor-Advised Funds, Qualified Charitable Distributions for IRAs, and "Above the Line" donations. More info: https://bainbridgecf.org

Día de los Muertos

The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) community celebration is coming up Nov. 1. We get an update from Alice Mendoza, Araceli Cruz, and Jenna d'Anna.

Suquamish Museum

Lisa Jackson, the director of the Suquamish Museum, gives us an overview of some current exhibits and activities and a preview of coming attractions. Learn more at https://suquamishmuseum.org

City Council Candidates Forum Oct 19, 2025

The forum is an opportunity for our community to meet the candidates running for the three Council seats, and to understand their qualifications and priorities for the city. The forum is an opportunity for our community to meet the candidates running for the three Council seats, and to understand their qualifications and priorities for the city. It also provides an opportunity for those attending to express their views and to ask each or all of the candidates questions. If past Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center candidate forums are well-attended, lively and informative session for both the candidates and for those attending. The candidates for the City Council are:South Ward – Mike Nelson & Sarah BlossomNorth Ward – Joe Deets & Lara LantCentral Ward – Clarence Moriwaki & Peter Raffa

Paper Clip Resistance Picks Up Steam

Janice and Ollie Pedersen have been spreading the word about a resistance symbol popular in Norway during World War II. The effort to encourage people to wear paper clips has attracted some prominent supporters. Website: https://thepaperclipresistance.com/

Estate tax changes that could surprise you

Tina O'Brien, the executive director of the Kitsap Community Foundation, joins us to talk about federal and state tax changes and why estate planning now is so important.Related link: https://kitsapfoundation.org

Catching up with Bainbridge Prepares

Dominique Cantwell, new Bainbridge Prepares executive director, and Scott James, BP founder, update us on the big projects the organization is undertaking right now and how you can get involved to help your community & yourself.Related link: https://bainbridgeprepares.org

Chasing the Aurora Borealis

Dorothy and Bob Rosenblat share images they've captured of the Northern Lights, along with some interesting fact about the atmospheric phenomenon.Slide show of images: https://biseniorcenter.org/art-gallery/bi-photo-october-2025/