Checking in….

Was it awesome or what: It was great to see Avery Adams (FHHS '08) playing at the Rumor Mill Saturday night with his band from Evergreen State called the Loons. They were a tight quartet with well-written songs & danceable tunes...I hope they're back again, soon!

Let’s see what the next few days hold:

A movie playing here, with a local guy's expert touch....

• If you went to the movie Rio on Friday night last weekend, you may have been surprised that folks stayed & hung out during the credits, then rose with a standing ovation when islander Peter Chan‘s name popped up (he was there, by the way.) Not sure what it was he did – he helps with other animated films doing storyboarding & bacground animation & other stuff), but I think it makes a good film feel even better knowing a friend helped make it.

Aaron at the Palace Theatre tells me he’ll be holding Rio over for another week, so be sure & see it!

It was good to see Natalie & Greg King at the Rumor Mill on Saturday night!

•  Eileen from the San Juan Island Trails Committee tell me you can take hike with Mike! Here’s more:

This Saturday, April 23, 1:00pm
Know Your Island Walk: Take a Hike with Mike!

Join Mike Vouri, Historian and Chief of Interpretation, San Juan Island National Historic Park. Meet at the American Camp Visitor Center to walk to South Beach and learn historical, cultural and natural aspects of the area.

Round trip length is 2 miles and the terrain is a combination of grass and gravel path. Rating is moderate. Dogs are welcome on leashes. Rain or shine.

This past weekend Jim Maya not only saw transient orcas, but caught them at the end of the rainbow...pure gold.

• Getting ready for your Easter dinner? Here’s an idea from Michelle at The Animal Inn:

Ian, Just wanted to let you know that the Animal Inn has fresh lamb available for Easter. We sell by half or whole at $8/lb. Our lambs are 33-91 pounds and are lovingly raised here on San Juan island. Call 360-378-4738. Thanks, Michelle

That's Wendy Nelson from Snohomish on the left - she brought her eight Girl Scouts up this past weekend & they volunteered for two days of scrubbing & polishing & cleaning to help get Wolf Hollow ready for the spring, as a community project & because they have fun doing it & working with the good folks at Wolf Hollow. This is their fifth year coming in the early spring...thanks, you guys!.

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