<b>Parks and Rec course in Parenting the 21st Century Child starts Jan. 9</B>

Parks and Rec course in Parenting the 21st Century Child starts Jan. 9

Parenting instructor Betsy Lydle Smith Raising children in the 21st century can be challenging, but Betsy Lydle Smith has some practical strategies to help your children develop the lifelong qualities they need to be happy and successful.  Her parenting class at Parks and Rec starts 

<b>Bainbridge Author Amanda Mander’s new book features Westsound Wildlife Shelter</b>

Bainbridge Author Amanda Mander’s new book features Westsound Wildlife Shelter

(Duckling photographed by Dottie Tison at Westsound Wildlife Shelter) Ever wonder what to do with a wild animal in trouble? Bainbridge author Amanda Mander’s new book, Wild Rescues — Amazing Stories from a Wildlife Shelter, can help! Come hear her speak at Eagle Harbor Books 

<b>City seeks members for Race Equity Task Force</b>

City seeks members for Race Equity Task Force

Sal DeRosalia, Karen Vargas, Erin Phillips and Matt Tirman What is it like for people of color to live on Bainbridge? What is race equity? And, how do we create a community where all feel a sense of belonging and inclusion? The Bainbridge City Council 

<b>Meet Washington State Supreme Court Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud</b>

Meet Washington State Supreme Court Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud

Bainbridge Islander Sheryl Gordon McCloud is a Washington State Supreme Court Justice, starting her second six-year term after winning re-election in November. Having served as a criminal defense lawyer and an accomplished appellate lawyer, McCloud is the recipient of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ 

<b>Oral History with Lavina Johnson</b>

Oral History with Lavina Johnson

Published in partnership with the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum Listen here as former island resident Lavina Johnson describes what it was like growing up in Winslow in the 1940s and 50’s. In this 19-minute podcast excerpted from a one-hour and 30 minute interview with BIHM 

<b>Painting Human Nature: Artist David Repyak at the Library</b>

Painting Human Nature: Artist David Repyak at the Library

Artist David Repyak For Northwest artist David Repyak, art and life are all about relationship. His new show, Human Nature, which opens at the Bainbridge Library @5pm Friday January 4, explores the relationship between humans and nature. “Struck at an early age by the beauty 

<b>A reading of O.Henry’s classic Christmas tale, <i>The Gift of the Magi</i></b>

A reading of O.Henry’s classic Christmas tale, The Gift of the Magi

To celebrate the holiday season, BCB brings you this reading of O.Henry’s classic, The Gift of the Magi. On behalf of all of us at BCB and BARN, we wish you a happy and peaceful holiday season. Reading by Diane Walker; intro and extro music: 

<b>Holiday meat, seafood, and produce recipes</b>

Holiday meat, seafood, and produce recipes

Town and Country Markets’ Michael Fodness (L) and Joe Pulicicchio Listen here as T&C’s Joe Pulicicchio joins Bob Ross and Michael Fodness, Director of Meats and Seafood for Town and Country Markets to talk about seasonal meats, seafood and produce items. In this rich interaction 

<b>Charles Evered’s humorous new play, <i>An Actor’s Carol</i>, opens December 7 at Rolling Bay Hall</b>

Charles Evered’s humorous new play, An Actor’s Carol, opens December 7 at Rolling Bay Hall

Looking for laughter this holiday season? Lesser Known Players offers a lighthearted take on Scrooge with Charles Evered’s new play, An Actor’s Carol, opening December 7 at Rolling Bay Hall, with original Christmas carols by Jon Brenner. Listen here as BCB host Justin Lynn chats 

<b>Enjoy the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber at Ovation’s Masquerade Nov.30- Dec. 16</b>

Enjoy the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber at Ovation’s Masquerade Nov.30- Dec. 16

Mino Christanto in Masquerade (Photo by Keith Brodsky) Dust off your favorite creepy half mask or technicolor dreamcoat, and come to Ovation’s “Masquerade,” featuring the music of legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. Listen here as BCB host Justin Wayne Lynn talks with Masquerade director Tim