It’s Thanksgiving week, and with the holidays officially upon us, this week on the Compass we take a tour around town to see who’s doing what for whom and what plans are underway in our amazing volunteer-driven community to assure a cheery season for all. We include interviews with COAST Winter Shelter Director deForrest Walker, Boiler Room Executive Director Amy Smith, Port Townsend Food Bank Manager Shirley Ross, Main Street Program Director Mari Mullen, Olympic Steam Director Nathan Barnett, and Key City Public Theater Director Denise Winter.
Nature Now #286 Beach Stones and Their Origin
(first aired November 16, 2016). Host Mary Robson interviews researcher and science writer Annika Wallendahl and discusses how to appreciate and identify stones found when walking on local beaches. Closing music is “Help Me Rhonda,” by the Beach Boys.
In Conversation – Sharon Bryan
(first aired November 15, 2016). Host Sheila Bender interviews via phone Sharon Bryan, poet and teacher of poets.
Nature Now #285 Natural World Reading Recommendations, Part 2
(first aired November 9, 2016). Hosts Nan Evans, Debaran Kelso and Mary Robson examine their favorite books and guides in Part 2 of a discussion excerpted from an April 2016 Fund Drive broadcast. Closing music is “Happy Trumpeter,” performed by Bert Kaempfert.
Nature Now #284 Natural World Reading Recommendations, Part 1
(first aired November 2, 2016). Hosts Nan Evans, Debaran Kelso and Mary Robson examine their favorite books and guides in a discussion excerpted from an April 2016 Fund Drive broadcast. Closing music is “Mother Nature’s Son,” performed by Harry Nilsson.
Nature Now #283 What Animals Think and Feel (repeat)
(first aired October 26, 2016). Host Nan Evans interviews Carl Safina and discusses what animals think and feel. Closing music is “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright,” performed by Peter, Paul & Mary.
Whidbey Island Growlers
The Whidbey Island Naval Air Station Growler
Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Is Now Available for Public Review.
Members of the Public are encouraged
to attend upcoming meetings and give comments on
December 5 from 3-6 pm at the Fort Worden USO Hall.
For more information go to CitizensOfEbeysReserve.com.
Compass for the Week of November 14, 2016
This week on the Compass, we take measure of the toll last week’s election has taken on the collective psyche of eastern Jefferson County. Then we watch a local snowball build support for the water protectors at Standing Rock.
In Conversation – Mary Lou Sanelli
(first aired November 1, 2016). Host Sheila Bender interviews in studio Mary Lou Sanelli, poet, author and literary reader.



