A reminder from Val Curtis that this is starting up – I’ve taken the class & love it…it’s practical &  useful, with an immediate impact on your family dynamic. The class focuses on effective & easy to use parenting techniques that I believe you’ll find apply to most families (even ones that are getting along  Continue Reading

Here’s a nice writeup about chances to do some dancing on the island, submitted by Jim – see what you think: WHY DANCE by Jim Vedder Why dance? Or what’s so fun about a man and a woman moving in tandem to the music? It started when I was fifteen. A hundred fifteen pounds and  Continue Reading

Got this note from Sheila Harley about islanders helping out: Hurricane Irene Effects the San Juan Islands On the Sunday before Labor Day, Diane Ludeman, a member of the Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team here on San Juan Island deployed to White Plains, New York to work as a Client  Continue Reading

Just got this report from Fire Chief Steve Marler: SAN JUAN FIRE CREW HEADS EAST When the 10:00 PM ferry sailed from Friday Harbor on Wednesday night, a San Juan Island Fire Rescue crew was aboard with their wildland fire engine.  They were heading to the mainland to become part of a “Strike Team” of  Continue Reading

Just got this update from Deanna on the work at the airport – gonna look good when it’s done! Here’s more: Airport construction project Construction is underway at Friday Harbor Airport on a project to install a new emergency generator and electric vault along with other electric system improvements.  The contractor, Award Construction Inc., will  Continue Reading

It’s become an annual event that I look forward to – lunch at the dentist’s office. Check it out – you’re welcome to drop by!

Hey, just a quick note – I’m visiting my folks in Chattanooga, Tennessee & you probably heard the news – a lot of flooding & the power’s out. I’ll be updating things over the next couple of days when I can find a connection, but probably we’ll keep a low profile till I’m back on  Continue Reading

Nancy Larsen from Griffin Bay has a special event to tell you about – featuring one of the island’s more distinguished gentlemen: Griffin Bay Bookstore and San Juan Island Library are co-sponsors of a special evening with islander &  Hollywood director Andrew V. McLaglen and film historian Stephen B. Armstrong on Saturday, September 3, 7:00  Continue Reading

• Let’s check what’s going on these days…. • Hey, I checked in with Scott at the bowling alley, and yes, it’s nearly time for leagues to get started! You can sign up as a team or individual – give Scott a call at 370-5667 extension #1, or drop by after midday & check in.  Continue Reading

Just got this note from Sandy Strehlou (sstrehlou (at) fridayharbor.org) – sounds fun: On Friday, October 28th, at 7pm the Library, The San Juan Island Visitors Bureau and the Town of Friday Harbor Historic Preservation Program are collaborating on a night of story-telling with the theme of island ghost stories and lore. The event will  Continue Reading

The classes start with Bill Ament on the 7th – here’s the deal: ZUMBA GOLD WITH BILL AMENT COMING TO SAN JUAN ISLAND!!! We are so excited to announce that we are introducing ZUMBA GOLD to the active older adult community, as well as for beginning participants, as part of our successful ZUMBA program.

Several of you noticed that I was able to shoot a picture of Thor’s book a couple of weeks ago in California…yep, I took a little trip to San Francisco, but of course ran into island things on the way. It was fun to visit with Kendra Keithcart Whitney (FHHS ’03) in Redding on the  Continue Reading