Around the island…

Fox on the run...photo by Cyndi Brast (thanks, Cyndi!)

There is a lot going on! Let’s take a look:

• The Islanders Bank Customer Appreciation & Open House is today from 11am-2pm – here’s more.

• Mike Close at Friday Harbor Marine says the ASA has its first grads – here’s more:

Alan & Mark

On Thursday, May 9, 2011, Alan Willis and Mark Islam completed the American Sailing Association’s Basic Keelboat course at Friday Harbor Marine and received certificates from Instructor Rod Kulbach.  Friday Harbor Marine received its ASA Instructional Facility Certification in May of this year, and Alan and Mark are the first graduates of the Basic Keel Boat course. Additional courses offered at Friday Harbor Marine include the ASA Basic Coastal Cruising, and ASA Bareboat Chartering.

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Enso at Pablito's

• On Saturday, ENSO comes out for a rare performance, playing at Pablito’s – here’s more.

• There is a lot of music this weekend, all over town! Glenn Hargrove tells me his band is playing tonight & tomorrow – here’s more:

The Shotgun Messengers would like to welcome all to come and see us play at Herbs Tavern this weekend June 10th and 11th starting at 9:30 pm. The newest local island band will be playing a mixture of rock, blues, and funky old country songs that’ll make you laugh and cry, dance and sing!   T.S.M. consist of Steve Lembke on guitars, Dan Brown on bass, and Glenn Hargrove on drums. Hope to see ya’ll there!

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The CD release party is tonight!

• Meanwhile, Julia & The Dream are at The Rumor Mill tonight with their CD release party & concert (with special guests) – here’s the deal.

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• I know Stacey at Cake Junkies over at Surina Business Park has stuff for gluten-free Fridays…drop by & check it out!

A friend of mine uses the expression “non-gluten-free.” Is the next step “non-gluten-free free”?

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• I love the League of Women Voters – they have meetings & presentations which are always informative & in-touch with what’s going on. They continue that tradition on Monday – here’s more from Susan Dehlendorf:

League of Women Voters To Host State Legislators June 13

The League of Women Voters of the San Juans invites all interested members of the public to hear our Washington state legislators report on their recent work in Olympia at 12 noon, June 13 at the San Juan Island Library.

It was cool to drop by & visit Tookie Sandwith & her daughter Rose Shaw at Tookie's Hair Design on Larson Street yesterday...Tookie's been cutting hair (and much more!) on the island for some 30 years, and Rose has been, too - for the past 20 years. She was located over on Argyle Street near Radio Shack for ages, but has been located on Larson Street off Tucker Avenue for the past seven years or so. Drop by & say hey!

Senator Kevin Ranker and Representatives Kris Lytton and Jeff Morris will update attendees about the recently concluded legislative session. There will also be a short informational presentation on the proposed San Juan Island Library levy lid lift.

The League of Women voters, a non-partisan, political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of public policy issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy.

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• From John Boyd‘s Facebook posting: “OK, Mr. Raccoon, you have overstayed your welcome. Coming into our house now in broad daylight and dragging an entire bag of catfood out the catdoor is too much.”

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