This is gonna be fun. Let’s start with the picture above…click here to see a full screen version (much cooler). That’s the kids who became the Class of 2006 when they were babies (That picture was taken by Kathy Ballard, by the way.) See how many of you know – they didn’t change THAT much.  Continue Reading

This is gonna be fun. Let’s start with the picture above…click here to see a full screen version (much cooler). That’s the kids who became the Class of 2006 when they were babies (That picture was taken by Kathy Ballard, by the way.) See how many of you know – they didn’t change THAT much.  Continue Reading

Look, DON’T cook Wednesday – go eat at FHHS & check out what the school’s been doing! Here’s more from Janet at Friday Harbor High: Please join us for the High School Exhibition on January 20, 5:30-7:30 with a performance by the Jazz Band, Art Walk-A-Bout and Community Project Class Presentations. Also our Food for  Continue Reading

Look, DON’T cook Wednesday – go eat at FHHS & check out what the school’s been doing! Here’s more from Janet at Friday Harbor High: Please join us for the High School Exhibition on January 20, 5:30-7:30 with a performance by the Jazz Band, Art Walk-A-Bout and Community Project Class Presentations. Also our Food for  Continue Reading

There’s all kinds of stuff happening around the island – let’s check: • The Knowledge Bowl is coming! It’s set for the fourth, next month…this year they have several raffle items, including a trip for 2 on the Victoria Clipper – here’s more from Nancy Young: The 17th annual Knowledge Bowl will be held Thursday,  Continue Reading

You may have heard that Marc Reshovsky passed away in November at the age of 52. He had a lifetime of success as a cinematographer which included working on Oscar-winning shorts “Trevor” and “Lieberman in Love,” and his work had received the Eastman Kodak Lifetime Achievement Award in Music Video Cinematography. His boys Rory &  Continue Reading

It’s a terrible, nightmarish time on the island of Haiti, and several of you have written about how helpless it can feel in the face of all this. President Obama has asked former presidents Bush & Clinton to help raise money & awareness for the rescue/relief effort, and Mr. Bush said, “The most effective way  Continue Reading

I was clearing out the e-mailbag last night…let’s see who wrote in: Q: What’s with the bear with no head earlier in the week? R.L. A: That’s from Photoshop class a year ago, where we practice putting people’s heads on other people’s bodies, like they do on the Internet. Don’t worry, no bears were injured  Continue Reading

The club meets on Friday, January 29th (I’m telling you now so you can read the book!), and Nancy Larsen says you’ll like this one (Wesley the Owl): Griffin Bay Book Club is reading Wesley the Owl, by Stacey O’Brien, for the January meeting. This a love story that begins when O’Brien adopts an injured  Continue Reading

Here’s the scoop from Jill Hopkins with Spring Street International School – it’s their dinner/fundraiser & includes great Thai food (thanks to Gretchen Allison), plus short videos about the community projects the students are doing overseas. The deal: Fundraiser for Spring Street International School travelers and their overseas service projects. Thai Dinner for SSIS with  Continue Reading

Hey! This is the one you’ve been waiting for! Bob does a super job – this is one you don’t want to miss! It’s on February 9th, but I’m telling you now so you can sign up, because there’s limited space…here’s more: Hands-on Fundraising in the Real World: Fundraising for Small Non-Profits Does your organization  Continue Reading

Today (Friday) is the last day – here’s the deal, from the Chamber of Commerce: Voice your opinion on the NOAA Orca Recovery Plan by January 15, 2010! The draft EA and other supporting documents are available at www.nwr.noaa.gov. Comments on the proposed rule, draft EA and any of the supporting documents can be submitted  Continue Reading

Just got this report – welcome, Parker! Sean and Melissa Aylward (both 2002 Friday Harbor High School grads) are happy to announce the birth of their son, Parker Timothy Aylward, born Saturday January 9th, 2010 at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, weighing in at 8 pounds, 2 ounces and 20 inches long. Parker is  Continue Reading

When I dropped by Scott’s bowling alley last night when I was on my walk, he said leagues are going full speed, but there’s still a chance to play, because some teams need subs or other members – call him at Paradise Lanes if you’re ready to play, baby.

Hey, I went by SVC here on the island yesterday & met the new permanent Program Coordinator/Office Manager Jen (short for “Jennifer”) Krajack (short for “Krackerjack,” I think). She’s friendly & knowledgeable & organized & I think you’ll like her – drop by & say hey! By the way, that class I’m teaching there about  Continue Reading

Here are some of the things going on ’round here: • It was great to hear about this – here’s the note from the good folks at Village at the Harbour/Assisted Living: Happy 85th birthday, Flossie (Mullis) McRae Lang! Flossie celebrated her 85th birthday on Tuesday.  She celebrated with her daughter Peggy Sue McRae at  Continue Reading

Every so often, folks send me in their thoughts about different things…I loved last weekend’s Peter Pan at the theatre – the kids did an awesome job – and I think Deb Langhans caught the spirit of a part of it nicely in what she shares here: A Late Night Confession… Last night I was  Continue Reading

Every so often, folks send me in their thoughts about different things…I loved last weekend’s Peter Pan at the theatre – the kids did an awesome job – and I think Deb Langhans caught the spirit of a part of it nicely in what she shares here: A Late Night Confession… Last night I was  Continue Reading

I love this song by Michael Franti & Spearhead….bet you can’t just listen to it. You’re gonna wanna dance, so start makin’ some room & get this day started:

I love this song by Michael Franti & Spearhead….bet you can’t just listen to it. You’re gonna wanna dance, so start makin’ some room & get this day started:

Sandy Cameron (you can call him at 378-1679) tells me he’s helping pull together the Burns’ Supper for this year…it sounds fun. Here’s the deal, which is on Sunday 24th January, at 6:00pm at the Mullis Center: “THE WHOLE WORLD O’ER”…Scots, those of Scots descent, and people across the world are gathering… The event? A  Continue Reading

Sandy Cameron (you can call him at 378-1679) tells me he’s helping pull together the Burns’ Supper for this year…it sounds fun. Here’s the deal, which is on Sunday 24th January, at 6:00pm at the Mullis Center: “THE WHOLE WORLD O’ER”…Scots, those of Scots descent, and people across the world are gathering… The event? A  Continue Reading