Cynthia Stark-Wickman asked me to announce the sixth class -here they are! Way to go, you guys! Leadership San Juan Islands Class VI Graduates Celebrate on InterIsland Ferry Leadership San Juan Islands 2010 announces the graduation of Class VI on May 21.  The cohort that has worked together since January, celebrated the completion of the  Continue Reading

Last week, when I went to see My Fair Lady, it stuck out to me – that little bit about the King declaring May 20 as “Eliza Doolittle Day.” I remember thinking – that’s next week – I wonder if they changed that just to make it this month. Nope…that’s the way it was written,  Continue Reading

This is a big deal, and the folks who have gone to it before tell me it’s fun – check it out! Here’s more from Jenny at The Whale Museum: Do you have plans yet for Saturday night? If not, we hope you will join us for our 4th Annual Celebration of the Orca Greeting  Continue Reading

What is there to do on a Thursday night in Friday Harbor? Georgia from the Mullis Center says this is going to be fun: Arlington High School’s “JAZZMINE” Arlington High School’s vocal jazz ensemble will be lighting up the stage at the Mullis Senior Center with a musical variety show/concert this Thursday evening at 7  Continue Reading

There’s a nice review of one of our local bookstores on this blog written by Dawn, which makes Griffin Bay Bookstore look like the happening place that it is – check out her remarks. We’re lucky to have the coolest bookstores around – Laura & her crew do a super job at Griffin Bay, and  Continue Reading

So you go into Island Studios and head through all the cool art & paintings & music to the back, where Claudia has a little bit of a secret garden. There’s sculpture & flowers and a pool, as you can see, as well as places to sit. Check it out next time you’re down that  Continue Reading

During the run of My Fair Lady, you can sign up for the raffle that is raising money for the Community Theatre. I’m not sure how much the raffle tickets are (be sure & get more than one!), but you get a copy of the Julie Andrews CD of My Fair Lady, those chocolates, that  Continue Reading

Let’s see what the kids are up to…. • It’s one of the big contests of the year – and it’s NOW! Here’s more from Melina at the Library: Design a Bookmark Contest School-aged children on San Juan Island still have a chance to compete in the San Juan Island Library annual bookmark contest.  The  Continue Reading

What’s happening…. • It’s an island tradition for ages – Club Mud is taking applications to register kids for this year’s workshops for kids from 3 to 18, in different sessions…Leisha Holmes always does a super job wit the kids, who love it. Here’s more, including how to sign up! • Wanna box? Here’s a  Continue Reading

Tawm at Skyline Tree Care says it’s pretty cool – Skyline Tree Care arborist Justin Blevins (who is an ISA Certified Arborist) recently became a PNW-ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessor. Wahoo! Way to go!

Looks like the Brickworks is a step closer to reality – here’s more from the Ag Guild: The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild Receives $375,000 in State Funding (this is from May 7th) Governor Gregoire has signed the capital budget bill which includes $375,000 for the purchase of the historic building at 150 Nichols Street  Continue Reading

This coming weekend on Sunday, author Ana Maria Spagna is coming to read from her new book at Griffin Bay Bookstore…her tale is compelling, her writing is clear & easy in a way that will make its way into your heart, and I know you’ll be glad you saw her. After growing up in the  Continue Reading

…is blowing in the wind…. Tonight (Wednesday). According to Northwest meteorologist Cliff Mass, a windstorm this year is very unusual, but not unprecedented. Here’s more from him. Meanwhile, here’s Brendon Cowan’s report (he’s the Director of San Juan County Department of Emergency Management): An unusual late spring storm will bring strong winds to the islands  Continue Reading

In case you didn’t get it – there’s an orca named Lolita who was captured in 1970 from Penn Cove (off Whidbey Island) and has been held in the Miami Seaquarium ever since. It’s time for her to come home to the resident pod here in the San Juans, where she belongs. Here’s the writeup  Continue Reading

Great to hear from Nancy Hanson (from the Toy Box) – she’s in grandmother mode visiting her son Joel in Melbourne & his wife Susan & their new baby. Thanks for checking in, Nancy!

You may have noticed the sign above at Friday Harbor High – it was erected in recognition of our being named as a high achieving school by OSPI, the state folks who oversee school performance. I checked with FHHS principal Fred Woods (who I believe is a big part of our having an effective academic  Continue Reading