This week on the Compass, Dave Cunningham interviews climate conspiracy theorist Gene Farr, who believes that climate scientists worldwide are involved in a socialist plot to control the world’s population, led by an unnamed former director of the UN’s International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and that global warming is actually beneficial–as evidenced by thriving plants and a rumored sighting of a family of fat and happy polar bears.
(First airdate: June 13, 2019) The Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building in Port Hadlock teaches traditional wooden construction with a contemporary approach through a focus on craftsmanship. Coastal Café’s conversations with school instructors reveal how the school’s mission and curriculum are relevant and are responding to today’s maritime workforce demands.
(First airdate: June 12, 2019) Host Debaran Kelso hosts Part 2 of an interview with Dr. Geoff Hammerson, on the wonders of bird migration (this is part 2 of a 2-part show).
In honor of approaching Summer, Phil Andrus brings us a Tossed Salad of the last of Spring’s clippings;
1:00 – Peter Newland, Tarboo Ridge Coalition
1:30 – David Michael, harp and guitar
2:30 – Bob Rosen, South County Report
3:00 – Chuck Reinsch, sounds of KRAB
4:00 – Rich Childers, WDFW
4:30 – Don White, reading
(First airdate: June 11, 2019) Camp Beausite Board President Dave Christensen is inspired each time he finds himself on the property that serves a broad range of differently abled folks. From summer camp to equine assisted activities for Veterans, Camp Beausite is a place where everyone has the opportunity to be all that they can be. Join Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can to learn more about this 55 acre magical place where folks of all ages and abilities have experiences of a lifetime.
(First airdate: June 11, 2019) Sheila Bender of In Conversation hosts Port Townsend poet Lauren Davis in the KPTZ studio to discuss her new poetry chapbook and her work in the literary hub of Port Townsend.
This week on the Compass we go with Jared DuFresne to a meeting of Port Townsend’s Boy Scouts of America’s first-ever all-girl scout troop. Listen as troop leaders Ron and Janette Linn, along with their daughter and scout patrol leader, Evelynn, as they discuss the benefits of this change. Then join Missy Nielsen as she discusses with Darlene Schanfald of the National Wastewater Residuals Grassroots Network, the little-known challenges of wastewater, and the biological waste material found in bio solids, creating major issues for life in and around the waters of Puget Sound.
On the June 7, 2019 Tossed Salad show, Phil Andrus presented Blue Heron’s jazz band with band instructor Kim Clarke.
Our jazzy new “Maximum Max” T-shirt design features the iconic KPTZ antenna that was created by Port Townsend artist Max Grover. The color is charcoal and is available in sizes Men: S to 2XL and Women: S, M and L.
This 100% cotton shirt is a donor premium in our June 3-8, Monday-through-Saturday 2019 Treasure Trove Fund Drive. It is our Thank You Gift to you for making a contribution of $10/month (or one-time donation of $120).
KPTZ is a treasure trove for Port Townsend and beyond ~ and so are you, our listeners!
For the week starting June 3rd, we’re calling our fund drive The KPTZ Treasure Trove. Why? Because we’re gathering a trove of summer fun for everyone who donates to 91.9FM! So now we can properly thank our sustaining pledgers with what can only be called a treasure trove!
Your donor gift could include two passes from KPTZ’s Ticket Trove: to any Centrum event this summer, Taste of Port Townsend, Olympic Music Festival, The Port Townsend Film Festival, Key City Public Theatre’s Cole Porter musical, Claudia Schmidt at Northwind, even for THING!
There’s something for everyone during the KPTZ Treasure Trove Drive. Other treasures for pledges include KPTZ mugs, vests and our new Maximum Max t-shirts.
Donate early* and our concierge will match you up with the treasure of your choice.
Listen in the coming days for details about donating online, by phone, or plan to stop in the station for yummy treats and meet some of the many volunteers who keep your local station alive.
KPTZ ~ powered by volunteers and YOU! Thanks for your support ~ and for listening!
* Beginning now, by using the blue Donate button at the top of this page, you’ll be contacted by the KPTZ Treasure Trove Concierge to receive the gift choice corresponding to your donation amount.
