Ken Fuller‘s having one all weekend

We are having a moving sale this Sat. Sun and Monday that we would like to have posted on the Update. Sorry for the late notice. The address is 50 Marion place located near Snug Harbor. Hope you can help with this.

Lylian Merkley and Ken Fuller

Angie & Johannes took the Crystal Seas Kayaking crew out for an end of the summer sunset cruise on the Spike Africa (Schooners North). The Crystal Seas crew from left back: Angie Krieger, Johannes Krieger, Tim Morris, JP Powell, Kelly Broadlick, Carrie Weaver, Front: Adam Meyers, Jordan Nash, Angela Gossom, Sarah Bernstein

Let’s see what’s going on around our blesséd isle:

• Whoa – have you seen all the classes Victoria at the Economic Development Council is offering this fall, mostly to help you with your business? Check them out here.

Leah, working at the Bakery San Juan booth at the Fair....

• I wonder if you can help Leah Altman and her host brother out – call her at 378-4861 if you can:

My host brother in Thailand (from when I went on my exchange program in high school) really wants to come to America for an exchange this year. He is signed up with the program YES, but they haven’t been able to find him a host family yet.

Do you think you could put a little something on sanjuanupdate? His name is Anon Upara, he is 17 and going into 11th grade, his family is Indian but they live in Thailand, and he wants to stay for a full school year. He’s all ready to go, the minute he finds a host family.

Thanks, Ian!
Leah

• If you’re getting a wood stove, you’ll want to know:

Merle’s Masonry, Chimney Care and Stoves announces an additional sale incentive for Pacific Energy wood stove purchases for September. In addition to a free wood splitter by Merle’s, Tri State is offering a free fan or insert surround.  It’s time also for waterproofing those masonry projects before wet weather.  Stop by and get ready for the fall season.

It was great to see Jodi & Lilly at the Fair!

• Over the course of this month, if you need to fly to Bellingham, or out of Friday Harbor’s Airport, it could get a little tricky, since the Bellingham airport is closed till September 22nd, and the Friday Harbor Airport is closed Sept. 7-9.
Check with our friends at Kenmore Air (they have float plane service from the marina), and with the good folks at Northwest Sky Ferry – here’s their story:

As you might be aware the Bellingham International Airport will be closed between September 1st and 21st for repairs.  During this time we will continue operating out of Lynden and Skagit Regional airports.  In addition, between September 7th and 9th the Friday Harbor Airport will be closed for repairs with operations out ofRoche Harbor.

While closures will have some impact on our operations, we will try to minimize the impact on you.  Our office in Bellingham will remain open for reservations and accounting with only flight operations moving during this time.

Northwest Sky Ferry
(360-676-9999)

Priscilla

• Have you checked Priscilla Hawkins‘ Seattle Style blog lately? Here it is!

• Sally at the Friday Harbor Souvenir Company (3 Front Street, C-1) says her store wide sale started yesterday – get down there & see her! She says to get your island gifts for family and friends, featuring local crafts and artistry.

• Steve & Kathy at The Place Restaurant & Bar are hosting an artist reception for Michael Logan September 4, 2010 from 1:00-4:00 showing his newest paintings of the island.

• Rebekah Dietz‘s dad David passed away last month – here’s the mention in the St. Petersburg Times, with my condolences to you, my friend.

• The Writers’ Cafe open mic is tonight at the Bean! Pam Herber says sign-up is at 5pm, with open mic 5:30 – 6:30pm.Bring your fiction, nonfiction or poetry to read, or enjoy listening. The Bean will have coffee and pastries and such for sale.

He's getting so big! That's Stacie & Ben at the Fair a couple of weeks ago....

Keith & the enigmatic Roseblade play at Roche Harbor from 12-3pm today & Saturday

When you look around the island for music this weekend, you don’t have to look far – remember to keep your mills (Rumor Mill & Peppermill) and harbors (Port of Friday Harbor & Roche Harbor) straight:

Tony and T:FLO are at Roche

• Dave Calhoun brings his mix of tropical rock to Roche Harbor at 3pm on Friday & Saturday, and 5-7pm on Sunday. You’ll leave smiling…

• The Rumor Mill has the Badd Dogg Blues Society playing on Friday & Saturday.

• The San Juan Jazz Quintet plays the brunch at the Rumor Mill Sunday, while Fabulous Rhythmatics play the Port at 5pm today.

• Uncle Otto is at the Port on Sunday at 2pm.

• Billy & Grace Tea are at the Rumor Mill on Sunday at 5pm, while No Particular Order is at the American Legion on Saturday night.

• Tony tells me T:FLO is at Roche Harbor at 10pm on Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights!

• You wanna be a star – drop by the open mikes at the Doctor’s Office Saturday night at 5:30pm or the Port at 12 on Sunday.

Get it all straight on the San Juan Calendar – see you this weekend somewhere!

Jan from the Community Theatre has this report (and the other folks who have seen the show tell me they really liked it):

The buzz is out there and the reviews are great for Miguel Herbert’s “Only a Ridgeline Away,” the second of two locally written, full-length adult plays produced this summer at SJCT.   The play continues in the Gubelman Theatre THIS Thursday through Sunday, September 2-5. (By the way, the play contains adult language and situations and is not recommended for children.)

Dorian, Julie and Tony (right)

Veteran actress, director and drama coach Julie Laidlaw (pictured right, center, with Dorian Oliver as Matt Slater and Tony Vivenzio as Michael T. Mooney), plays
“The General” in this comedy/drama about two Vietnam combat veterans and lifelong best friends who settle down in a senior care facility together.

On the Theatre’s FACEBOOK page, Laidlaw shared that she’s “convinced this is the best show I’ve done in my career.”  Islander and playwright Penelope Haskew also took the time to comment on our FACEBOOK page:  “This show made me feel for Vietnam vets in a way no other movie or play ever has.  It’s just incredibly good.”

The intimate Gubelman is filling up fast so get your tickets now!

Just got this note from our new superintendent Rick about how things are going – here’s his report about his first day:

Superintendent’s First Day: September 1, 2010

By Rick Thompson, Superintendent
(360) 378-4133

As I finish up my first school day as Superintendent, what a pleasure it has been.  I began my day wondering how the parking would go at FHHS, and so far so good.

I attended the weekly Rotary meeting. Fellow Rotarians were very curious about the first day of school.

I saw one primary age girl who missed her mom and the staff was doing their best to provide support and encouragement to help her adjust to her home away from home.

One third grade student, when asked what a Superintendent did, said I was a “substitute”.  That warmed my heart.

I saw elementary students line up for PE in a civil manner, being carefully taught the rules of engagement.

Seventh graders were busy learning how to work their lockers, making the big jump to secondary school.  I saw boys and girls having a wonderful time at recess, and found students overall enthusiastic to return to school, to meet their friends and learn about their new classes.

One high school teacher I talked with was analyzing the first day, developing strategies to motivate students individually.  I was impressed with our counseling staff who found new ways to reduce the need for schedule changes.

Later in the afternoon I saw our maintenance staff working to install a new scoreboard on the field.

Our secretaries were busy processing student paperwork and meeting the various needs of families.  Our principals were working hard to balance staffing needs and class sections.  I say great care and attention being given to students with special needs.

Overall, I saw teachers engaging students with high quality work.  It was a joy to be part of the learning community today.

Let’s catch up a bit around here….

Trudy (left) and Lynne are all smiles at the opening...

• Last weekend the Island Arts League celebrated their open house and the opening of their new studio space at 774 Mullis Street (behind Whidbey Bank)…thanks to Trudy Dallas, the IAL’s new president, they have a large, light-filled spot. The IAL is a gathering of artists with the mission to support arts education on San Juan Island with open studios, reviews, workshops, and classes. They’ve been going strong for some 12 years now. (You can call Lynne Mercer about membership and studio use at 378-1675.)

Drop by & say hey!

Heart-shaped potato, at the Fair....

• You can help the kids…Islanders Bank’s Gear Up campaign continues this month – you can donate school supplies at Kings Market, Market Place, Friday Harbor Drug, Office Center, and at Islanders, where you can also make a cash donation as well. The supplies collected last year were all used, and the School District folks tell me this is really needed…the campaign runs till the 16th.

• Remember Patrick Honeywell who helped get Bakery San Juan going? He moved to California last year, but he’ll be here this weekend, helping at the BSJ booth at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday…

• Nan Simpson reports her visit with Tucker, the poop-sniffing dog who helps researchers gather whale scat samples on the water each summer…here’s her story.

• No kid soccer or youth football games this Labor Day weekend, but the season gets underway the weekend after…meanwhile, the FHHS soccer team is on the road to a season-starting jamboree this weekend, while the football Wolverines play their first game at LaConner on Friday.

Fun at the Fair: That's Bryn Barnard painting his wife Rebecca at a workshop/demo at the Fair in which other folks could come draw her, too....