Here are Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson with the key question -is love alive? This is called “Winter’s Song”….

Hope your week is off to a good start (including that you’re warm this morning!) Check the weather forecast for this morning & then let’s get going: • Remember those two labrador retrievers who were looking for a home? They found one! Here’s more from Debbie Sandwith: Thought I would share that much to our  Continue Reading

Last weekend, TeriLyn Brown went to see Madwoman of Chaillot and she came away very impressed. Here’s our writeup from last week before the show opened; here’s more from TeriLyn: Wherever he is, Jean Giraudoux must surely be smiling this week. Giraudoux was a playwright who began writing after the first World War – an  Continue Reading

Here’s the word from Keri Talbot & Sally Thomsen at Island Rec: Poster Contest for 21st Annual Children’s Festival and recruiting New Activity Providers It’s time for San Juan island kids to let their imaginations fly high with this year’s Children’s Festival’s Theme: CIRQUE DE SAN JUAN The 2011 Children’s Festival’s poster contest lets San  Continue Reading

What’s happening: • Moving to a new place…Peter Goddu & Margaret Langlie are re-locating their office from 310 Spring Street to 435-A Argyle Street in March…so look for them over there! • Closed: Looks like Jimmy’s (next to the bowling alley) is closed…I’ll try & get more details for you. That’s sad, as it’s been  Continue Reading

Over the past three days, we’ve had the chance to see how a beautiful place looks when decked out in white…and it’s pretty cool. Here are a few photos that friends have sent to show the island with its different aspects….hope you got a chance to get out & play in the snow! Stay warm,  Continue Reading

There are a couple of horse-related events coming up – here’s the deal: Mariya Masters is organizing this mini-clinic: Join us for a Free Equestrian’s Mini-Clinic with Joanna Mendl-Shaw on Thursday, March 10 from 3-6 pm. The clinic is open to everyone along with equestrians. Joanna Mendl-Shaw, the Juilliard School and Alvin Ailey Dance Faculties,  Continue Reading

If you can’t see the forest for the trees, or the snow for the flakes, then you’ll want to know: • Toni LoBue has a couple of free dogs – here’s the deal: Yellow labrador retrievers (Brodie & Lily). Free to a loving home, two purebred yellow labrador retrievers.  They are seven years old, brother  Continue Reading

You know, I love everything director Susan Williams does, so I’m already predisposed to think The Madwoman of Chaillot is going to be a winner….now’s your chance to find out! Here’s more about the show from the Community Theatre’s Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: Eccentric characters, a variety of zany European accents and out-of-this-world sets and costumes (think:  Continue Reading

Teacher Taylor Mali has made some inspirational vids of his thoughts about his profession, and I sure appreciate the way he sees things. This will give you an idea…and when you get a chance today, thank a teacher.

The light dusting of snow began last night but really opened up this morning, making the island a winter wonderland for most of the day. The forecast has a storm, more snow, and freezing weather ahead for this late afternoon, tonight & tomorrow.

It was a busy weekend, and even with the holiday yesterday, there’s a lot going on: • Looks like Ruffles (J1 in J pod) hasn’t been seen since November…it’s still early, and the pod’s largest male sometimes wanders away from the group, but now people will be watching extra carefully to try & see where  Continue Reading

Here’s the word from Joyce & Dot – be sure & let them know you’re coming by Friday! Here’s the scoop: Please join us for the monthly San Juan Island Garden Club Meeting Time:  1:00 p.m. Date:  Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Place: Mullis Center Speaker:  Naturalist Susan Vernon Topic: Wildflowers and fauna that we will  Continue Reading

On this cold & grey morning, with snow called for in the evening to come, hope this warms you up to get the day going. Here’s “Crazy Mind” from Kels Boreen’s recent release “Life is Too Sweet”….

Bob Wilson says he has a few spots left for this certified course which gets underway today for no charge – here’s more: Hunter Safety Course 02/22/2011 – 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM (Tue) 02/23/2011 – 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM (Wed) 02/24/2011 – 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM (Thu) 02/25/2011 – 03:00 PM to  Continue Reading

Wendy at IMA wants to let you know about the online auction that kicks off this weekend: IMA recently moved into its new location on Spring Street in Friday Harbor, after losing its home to the National Park Service last fall. The Museum hopes to remain in this wonderful location until a successful Capital Campaign  Continue Reading

Last week, Aaron D’Errico had a heck of a week… On Wednesday, his proposal for a comic superhero for the Stan Lee Foundation was chosen as number 14 of the top 20, which means he’s still in the running to be picked (results: early in March.) Also mid-week, he and twin bro Adam celebrated their  Continue Reading

For Friday Harbor High junior wrestler Willy Dunn, it began with a trip to state as an alternate as a freshman. He wrestled last year at state as a sophomore, and again last weekend in the 285 pound division. Although he lost both matches in Tacoma, Willy remains upbeat. “The experience helps. Overall, I think  Continue Reading

Our baseball & softball programs here on the island have turned out some amazing success stories – Matthew Rothisberger is wrapping up his senior year of college ball, while Richie Ochoa begins his sophomore year at WSU, the FHHS basball & softball teams are regular playoff contenders, and Fletcher Vynne just wrapped up his job  Continue Reading

If you’re looking for a fun evening in Friday Harbor, drop by the Whale Museum tonight, because Ray’s on the island…here’s the scoop from Jenny: The Whale Museum’s Artist and Author Series: An Evening with Ray Troll The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Alaskan artist, author and humorist Ray Troll on February 20 at 6:00  Continue Reading

Looking around the island: • Yep, the San Juan Island Co-Op has its Grand Opening this Friday & Saturday in the Bakery San Juan Building – drop in for music & fun! Here’s more. • I heard that Meaghan McCormick delivered her baby in San Francisco…more details soon. • Liz just sent me the scoop  Continue Reading