Monthly Archives: March 2011

Around our island….

Written on March 15, 2011 at 1:01 am, by

Things have been happening…let’s see what is afoot: • Spring sports are underway – the FHHS baseball team thumped South Whidbey 10-4 last Saturday, while the softball girls won by forfeit. The soccer Wolverines begin play today at home against the South Whidbey soccer guys, while golf, track & girls’ tennis get underway soon. •  Continue Reading

The Great Island Clean-Up is coming!

Written on March 15, 2011 at 12:53 am, by

This is going to be great – hope you have time to help! I know I’m gonna sign up for a shift – here’s the deal from Lori & Stephanie: Plan to be a part of the Great Island Clean-Up!! When? Saturday, April 9, any time between 10 am and 2 pm Where? All San  Continue Reading

Quake advice & thoughts, by Brenden…

Written on March 15, 2011 at 12:40 am, by

In the light of last week’s tsunami & the disaster in Japan, the County’s Department of Emergency Management director Brenden Cowan offers these thoughts: Quakes, Tsunamis, and the Islands A practical take on disaster preparedness Last week’s earthquake in Japan has grabbed headlines across the world for obvious reasons. The scale of the destruction is  Continue Reading

Might as well try & catch the wind…

Written on March 15, 2011 at 12:16 am, by

There was enough of a windstorm last night, wasn’t there…here’s a little song from Donovan as we go outside this morning to pick up branches…

Monday..the news

Written on March 13, 2011 at 11:25 pm, by

Let’s see what’s going on ’round here: • Tony tells me T:FLO is going to be the backup band for live karaoke at The Rumor Mill tomorrow night (Tuesday, check your calendar) from 7-10pm…be there! • I thought I understood the  extent of the Japanese earthquake‘s damage…till I saw this incredible aerial piece of before  Continue Reading

Morning song….

Written on March 13, 2011 at 10:25 pm, by

One of my favorite songs…by Death Cab for Cutie, it’s “Soul Meets Body”…here’s the live version:

Soccer association seeks CD…here’s more

Written on March 13, 2011 at 10:05 pm, by

Just got this note from Travis, the president of the island’s youth soccer association, who says they have a coaching director job open, and also need a few good coaches for the fall season….here’s more: I know soccer season seems like a long way away, but we have important news. Feel free to forward this  Continue Reading

Island notes….

Written on March 12, 2011 at 1:32 pm, by

Looking around… • There are definitely things to do today…the kids at the Presbyterian Church have a Baked Potato Dinner fundraiser to raise money for summer camp at 4:30pm, and the Soroptimist Club is raising money with their annual St. Patrick’s Dinner & Auction. • Russell Sadler is an old news guy from Oregon, and  Continue Reading

Tsunami hits Japan; expected to come to US west coast this morning….

Written on March 11, 2011 at 5:25 am, by

Update 5:04am PST: Dave Halloran issued this press release early this morning: Keep your eyes on (and your feet out of) the water Friday morning. After the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, a Tsunami Advisory was issued in the early morning hours for the coast of Washington including the inland waters. The Sheriff’s Office  Continue Reading

The wind, she blows the clouds around…

Written on March 10, 2011 at 10:34 pm, by

With yesterday’s winds in the afternoon came some beautiful skies & colorful clouds – I hope you saw them painted across the air above the island…here are a couple of photos and a song from ’67 by a very youthful Simon & Garfunkel…happy morning to you!

Thursday’s news…

Written on March 10, 2011 at 11:18 am, by

There’s a wind advisory for the day (hit the weather button on the masthead for details), so batten down, baby…let’s see what else is up: • Put it on your calendar – Cynthia at XYZ Movement Arts has a free Zumba class for the equinox on the 21st to celebrate the change in seasons…here’s more.  Continue Reading

The best basketball on the planet….

Written on March 10, 2011 at 8:45 am, by

It’s gonna be fun…the FHHS staff vs. the kids. Here’s the deal, from senior Maggie Anderson: Hey Ian! On Friday the 11th, the seniors are hosting a staff vs. senior basketball game as a fundraiser for project grad night! I was wondering if you could put this on your site! It’d be awesome! Here are  Continue Reading

Christi’s coming…

Written on March 10, 2011 at 7:51 am, by

Jan is putting on this cool art workshop this weekend – here’s the rest, from Wild at Heart Studios: Wild at Heart Studios of Friday Harbor is happy to announce renowned artist and author, Christi Friessen will be visiting San Juan Island March 12th and 13th to teach a two-day creative art workshop entitled, “Polymer  Continue Reading

Morning song for you….

Written on March 10, 2011 at 7:38 am, by

It’s sweet & it’s sad…here’s “A Home” with the Dixie Chicks…

Around the island…

Written on March 9, 2011 at 6:09 am, by

Let’s see if we can catch up with what’s going on ’round here: • The Soroptimist Club’s 13th St. Patrick’s Dinner & Auction is this Saturday…have you got your tickets yet? Here are the details. • You knew it – 1921 was a great year: That was the year Howard Schonberger was born, today. Happy  Continue Reading

The San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour celebrates its 20th year!

Written on March 9, 2011 at 4:35 am, by

Who is on the Tour this year? Check the Studio Tour’s website to find out! Here’s more from Dan & Mary: The San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour is a free self-guided tour with 20 artists’ studios and 23 guest artists. We are a group of mutually supportive artists who have joined together to create  Continue Reading