(Reprise airdate: December 11, 2019) Host Mary Robson discusses with Celeste Dybeck (S’Klallam elder) and Lys Burden the new čičməhán (Chetzemoka) Trail demonstrating the S’Klallam presence in Port Townsend.
(First airdate: December 10, 2019) COAST (Community Outreach Association Shelter Team) partners with the American Legion Post #26 and OlyCAP to provide nightly shelter for adults in downtown Port Townsend. Mike Johnson of OlyCap and Skip Cadorette of COAST describe the needs and resources required to provide this critical service for our homeless neighbors. Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can explores how we can help to support this essential resource.
(First airdate: December 10, 2019) Sheila Bender talks via phone with Anderson Island poet Dianne Avey about her recent chapbook, a memoir in poems, and about her work as director of the Anderson Island Writers’ Retreat.
This week, in a reprise of a Compass from one year ago, we join a gathering of farmers around a bonfire built not only on hopes for rich and productive soil, but also on the dream of helping to reverse the climate crisis.
(First airdate: December 5, 2019) For this month’s Coastal Cafe we talk about recycling fiberglass boats that have arrived at the end of their useful lives. Evan Ridley from Rhode Island Marine Trades Association and Heidi Eisenhour from the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend discuss a novel approach to disposing derelict fiberglass boats through the cement manufacturing process.
With December in full swing, Phil Andrus brings us a Tossed Salad with early gifts of the season, for your listening enjoyment all Friday afternoon:
1:00 – Shelly Leavens and Jessica Leventhal, Jefferson County Historical Society; Flavia Heineman and Danny Milholland, Chimacum Arts and Crafts Festival
1:30 – Courtney Campbell, singer, songwriter and storyteller
2:30 – Al Bergstein’s epistle, Deb Hammond’s Thanksgiving poem and more
3:00 – Cast members of Key City Public Theatre’s ”Spirit of the Yule”
3:30 – Lorna Smith and Cynthia Koan, Jefferson County Planning Commission, on shooting range ordinances.
4:00 – Tigran Arakelyan, Conductor, Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra, with violinist Myroslava Khomik
4:30 – Don White, reading “A String of Beads” by W. Somerset Maugham
On Giving Tuesday, December 3, Siobhan Canty, Executive Director of Jefferson Community Foundation, joined Robert Ambrose on his Rhythm Connection program ~ reminding our generous community to “Give Where You Live”. This year’s Give Jefferson! campaign infuses all the worthy local nonprofits as the backbone of daily life we all appreciate. Your contributions make a better world, starting right here at home!
(First airdate: December 4, 2019) Art of the Pie: A Practical Guide to Homemade Crusts, Fillings and Life. Says Dorie Greenspan, award-winning author of Dorie’s Cookies: “Baking from Art of the Pie is like having pie maker Kate McDermott at your elbow, encouraging, instructing and cheering you on. Whether you’re a seasoned pie hand or a beginner with more enthusiasm than skill, Kate’s got you covered.” In Kate’s kitchen in Port Angeles, Cris Wilson enjoys a chat all about her and her wondrous philosophy of life and cooking.
(First airdate: December 4, 2019) Can Art and Science inspire each other? Nan Evans and retired fisheries biologist and fiber artist Carla Stehr explore this topic on Nature Now this week.
Feeling lucky? We are! KPTZ volunteers and DJ hosts will be on hand at the Hilltop Tavern on Wednesday night, December 4 for an evening of Bar Stool Bingo. Your plus-ones, family, and friends, all are welcome! Everybody gets one Bingo card each round, with additional cards available by donation. This Bar Stool Bingo event benefits KPTZ. All prizes are courtesy of Hilltop Tavern.
Hilltop Tavern is located on your right when heading out of town on Sims Way, just beyond the second roundabout. KPTZ’s Bar Stool Bingo starts at 7pm Wednesday, December 4.
