Monthly Archives: April 2011
Morning song for you….Jason Mraz with “I’m Yours”
Written on April 19, 2011 at 12:44 am, by Ian Byington
Yes, it’s OK to swing it when you’re eating your oatmeal, baby…helps the sun come up. Here’s Jason:
Checking in….
Written on April 18, 2011 at 12:10 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what the next few days hold: • 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 Continue Reading
Around our island….
Written on April 15, 2011 at 10:09 am, by Ian Byington
Over the hills, over the sea: • Tomorrow night at The Rumor Mill, The Loons (Avery Adams and friends) are playing – drop by & check ’em out! Tonight – it’s The Sliders! • Cynthia tells me the evening Zumba class for Monday night is cancelled, but that men are still free in April! Be Continue Reading
Spring Street International School schedules annual fundraiser…
Written on April 15, 2011 at 9:16 am, by Ian Byington
My friend Caroline is spreading the word about the upcoming dinner/auction – here’s the deal: Hi Ian, did you know that 60% of Spring Street International School (SSIS) students receive tuition scholarships? That’s why we need to get the word out that the SSIS Live & Silent Auction, “A celebration to raise money for scholarships,” Continue Reading
Salmon recovery….
Written on April 15, 2011 at 7:22 am, by Ian Byington
Just got this from Barbara at the County: Request for Salmon Recovery Project Proposals The San Juan County Lead Entity is requesting project proposals for the San Juan Islands for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) grant cycle. The SRFB administers grant programs for protection and/or restoration of salmon habitat.
Bits of this & that…
Written on April 14, 2011 at 11:35 am, by Ian Byington
Catching up around the island: • A little bird tells me today Jack and Carole Woolsey are celebrating their 50th anniversary (this Thursday, April 14). Congratulations, you two! Way to go! Meanwhile, it was today in 1990 that Sharon & John Boyd got hitched – happy 21st anniversary to you! • Lots of soccer, tennis (today), Continue Reading
Midweek, and getting over the hump….
Written on April 13, 2011 at 10:34 am, by Ian Byington
Around town, around the island, around the house…. • Wahoo – it’s the San Juan Singers at the Community Theatre this weekend! Here’s more from Jan at SJCT: San Juan Singers Welcome Spring! San Juan Singers is all about SPRING in their festive concert: Poems, Prayers, and Promises on Saturday and Sunday, April 16 and Continue Reading
Zip!
Written on April 13, 2011 at 9:13 am, by Ian Byington
Pat & Stella tell me there’s a locals’ special as Zip San Juan opens for the season – here’s the deal: Zip San Juan is open! We are zipping everyday and want you to enjoy the fun. We are offering tours on Monday through Thursday at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. And on Fridays Saturdays Continue Reading
Apprenticeship to nature – there’s a myth to live by….
Written on April 13, 2011 at 8:39 am, by Ian Byington
The time for re-defining progress has come, as we find the ravages of continued, unrestrained growth of population & resource use to be more and more evident on our planet home… I know (and you do, too) so many people who are scripting their hopes for happiness & fulfillment based on what we now call Continue Reading
Looking ’round….
Written on April 12, 2011 at 8:08 am, by Ian Byington
Things are happening ’round the island…let’s check in: • I love it that Emily Reed & Peter Fromm are working together to make a visual display about what it means to live here, and offer it in a way that we all can see it & celebrate what we have going here. There’s a bit Continue Reading
Yoga & adventure games….
Written on April 12, 2011 at 7:30 am, by Ian Byington
I’m loving it that Alice is offering these classes for kids – seems it gives young ones a chance to get in touch with their “inner kid” in the best of ways. Here’s the details for her yoga class & her adventure games classes:
What’s happening….
Written on April 11, 2011 at 12:43 pm, by Ian Byington
Seems like there are a lot of things going on – let’s take a look: • Wahoo – she has nearly finished her nursing program (only two quarters to go), and she’s going to work on the island – Becky Phillips has accepted her first full-time LPN position at San Juan Health Care! Way to go, Continue Reading
NOAA issues new regulations – boats need to stay 200 yards away
Written on April 11, 2011 at 11:47 am, by Ian Byington
It’s been under review for over a year, and NOAA finally released its new regulations, which include requiring almost all marine vessels to keep 200 yards away from killer whales. The new requirement doubles the previous distance from 100 yards, and is hoped to help make things easier for local pods. Here’s the whole report.
Time to sign up for kindergarten…!
Written on April 11, 2011 at 3:20 am, by Ian Byington
It’s this week – here’s the word from Marty at the elementary school: Kindergarten Registration Friday Harbor Elementary School welcomes the Kindergarten class of 2011-2012! Registration for next year’s Kindergarten class will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12 and 13 in the school office. Parents who wish to enroll their children for the Continue Reading