Kiwanis Club of Bainbridge Island members Jim Copen, Elizabeth Ozimek and Paul Benton join us today on What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss the return of the very popular All-Comers Track Meet.  Not held since 2019 due to the pandemic, the 20-year tradition draws dozens of …

Mary Meier, Executive Director of the Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation joins us today on What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss the significant and important role the Foundation plays in improving the island’s parks and trails and expanding recreational opportunities. Funded by private donors, grant resources and …

Merilee Mostov, Director of Exhibits and Engagement for the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum, joins us today on What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss a new and exciting exhibit opening this coming Friday, May 6. Merilee explains the various parts of the new installation that reflect the …

Bryan Garoutte, Recreation Director, Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District Bryan Garoutte, Recreation Director for Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District joins us today in the What’s Up Bainbridge Studio to discuss his very large and multifaceted job.  Along with Park District Commissioner, …

Roasted Kelp Rolls Stuffed with Shrimp and Maitake In this edition of What’s Up Bainbridge, chef, cook, artisan, entrepreneur, and teacher Erik Peterson joins us to discuss his upcoming three-part series on cooking with Fresh Sea Kelp.  The classes are being held at BARN (Bainbridge …

Morgan Houk, Volunteer Coordinator  Morgan Houk, Volunteer Coordinator for Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District joins us today in the What’s Up Bainbridge Studio to discuss her challenging and very rewarding job.  Along with Park District Commissioner, Dawn Janow, they discuss the important roles …

Bainbridge Island Park Board Member Ken DeWitt returns to this episode of What’s Up Bainbridge to share more of the colorful history and events of this exceptional parks system. Along with another commissioner, Dawn Janow, they explore the rich record of names, individuals and actions …

Asaph Glosser joins us in this edition of What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss the role he played this past year as an Interim Commissioner on the Board for the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District. In this thoughtful and reflective discussion along with Commissioner …

Trails Coordinator Sean Smith-Sell Bainbridge Island Parks Trail Coordinator Sean Smith-Sell joins Commissioner Dawn Janow and host Bob Ross in this episode of What’s Up Bainbridge to discuss the extensive park trails system.  Sean shares his enthusiasm about trails and discusses all aspects of trail …