Hey, what’s happening…. • You knew it: Duck Soup Inn has Friday Happy Hour tonight, and is now on schedule for Thursday through Sunday each week…. +++++++++++ • Just heard that the FHHS girls soccer team nudged La Conner 2-1 in overtime last night, while the Wolverine volleyball team was passed 3-0 by the Braves.  Continue Reading

It’s amazing to see Native artwork, but even more amazing to see it being created. Lonnie is here for Artstock, and I’ll be singing as well…here’s more from Barbara & Lee at The Arctic Raven: Arctic Raven Gallery is pleased to host Lonnie Acord, acclaimed adopted Tlingit Native American carver. He will be demonstrating carving  Continue Reading

Lots going on! Let’s check in: • The Backdoor Kitchen shows fall is really here: Noodle Bowl Monday starts on Monday, October 3rd! 11:30 to 2:30. See ya there! • Blood Drive! Today at the Mullis Center! Noon-6pm – see you there! • At San Juan Supplements, Jerry & Dennis have a deal to tell  Continue Reading

Wow, what a ride! Monday’s stormy & windy weather sent a lot of islanders inside, but folks reported to me that the ferries were still running & rocking…apparently the Sidney ferry was a real adventure, with stuff sliding around, and by the end of the day, the boats were just a half hour or so  Continue Reading

This was shared by Larry’s family: Larry Allan Chamberlain, 68, passed away at home in Friday Harbor, WA on Monday, August 22, 2011. Larry was born on August 19th, 1943, in Janesville, WI to Samuel E. and Mildred M. Chamberlain.  He graduated from Janesville Senior High in 1961.  Following his graduation, Larry joined the U.S.  Continue Reading

Late Monday, I got this note from Robin at the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau that the cameras from Seattle were coming this way….I checked this morning & the cooking section AND Robin talking about Artstock & Savor The San Juans IS posted on KING 5′s website for us right here. It’s cool to see  Continue Reading

This will be next Sunday – plan now! Here’s the word from Rebecca Clarke at Island Rec: Run, Walk & Wag 5K Come join the pack for a frisky, fun 5K (3.1 miles) on Sunday, October 2nd. A race where you can walk or run along side your 4-legged friend! Fun prizes will be awarded  Continue Reading

Pretty windy Sunday & all day Monday….the weather people said there were gusts up to 50 mph. Here’s what it looked like, at a glance:

It’s happening! Here’s the scoop: ARTSTOCK 2011 The 5th annual Artstock -  “a fall festival of art,” celebrating the diverse artistic culture of the area, is coming to San Juan Island on October 1st and 2nd.  Two days of open art studios, art galleries, museum and other events will take place to delight your senses  Continue Reading

Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, … and what is done in love is done well. Vincent Van Gogh

It’s possible that our island happens to be one of the best-read communities around….it’s pretty common to see folks with books on the ferry, with bookmarks deep into 700-page novels. Similarly, and with as much passion, we have some of the most informed & involved parents you’ll ever meet. Put ‘em together & you get  Continue Reading

Thought I’d share this with you for maybe three reasons…. I think the critical part of this presentation is the notion of the difference between “compliance” and “engagement.” How many times in our day are we just checking things off a list, rather than finding ourselves engaged with them? And…most especially with people & friends  Continue Reading

Yesterday’s foggy morning burned off for the sun, then the afternoon downpour, then more sun….just another day in paradise. Hope you get a chance to get out in today’s warm & windy rain…cleansing before the autumn really kicks in.

Did you know? • Drop by the Sandpebble on Saturday! Here’s more from Carolyn: Join the Sandpebble this Saturday at 10 am for the First Annual Odds and Ends Sale located behind Sandpebble just off of Sunshine Alley. Shop these great deals of 50-80% off past seasons inventory and help us make room for all  Continue Reading

Just heard that King Fitch is stepping down after 24 years as Town Administrator for the Town of Friday Harbor. He has asked the Mayor to consider his retirement effective June 30, 2012…here’s more, from a Town press release: Mayor Carrie Lacher annnounced today that King Fitch, town administrator, will be retiring during the 1st  Continue Reading

Lots going on this weekend – let’s take a look: • New record! You know how folks pull over on Tucker Avenue to make their cell phone calls because a) it’s a good move since you can’t drive & talk, it’s against the law, and b) you lose reception on the way out of town  Continue Reading

When you drop by Regan Taylor‘s new spot for her shop (Strand!), it’ll be easy to locate her – she moved next door in the same building. She opened Strand at the first of the summer last year at the Corner Store on Cattle Point Road at the top of the hill, up from Golf  Continue Reading

It was cool to spend the last week listening to Beau Borrero’s new CD, “Well.” Most of his songs tell a story of the fun of love, balanced with the hopefulness of it, as well as the awkwardness that always seems to accompany it (in his song Stupid, he says he’s so in love his  Continue Reading

Just heard from Stephanie for Coho Restaurant: We are once again the proud recipients of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Our 2011 award marks our third consecutive year – pretty good considering we’ve only been in business three full years! The awards are granted to those restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections that  Continue Reading