Monthly Archives: November 2011
Opening tonight! “Oh, No! Granny’s Got The Remote” at the Community Theatre
Written on November 18, 2011 at 1:57 am, by Ian Byington
Well, I was lucky enough to get to check out the play for you ahead of time (I went to dress rehearsal), and I think you’re going to really like this one. There’s a lot to like! This original children’s musical features original music composed by Teddy Dean, and the range of his musical skillset Continue Reading
Yusuf Islam: Father & Son
Written on November 18, 2011 at 1:14 am, by Ian Byington
When Cat Stevens released this song back in the 1970s, I think he got more papas & their boys talking, than any song I know of… here’s a newer version from the BBC.
Angela’s on her way….
Written on November 18, 2011 at 12:10 am, by Ian Byington
The Women’s Opportunity Award deadline is coming up – December 1st is the final day for applications to be accepted to be in competition for the Friday Harbor Award of $5000.and NW regional award of an additional $3000. Applications available at the Toy Box or www.SiFri.org. The award has been given by Soroptimist of Friday Continue Reading
Thursday breaks through all the rain….
Written on November 17, 2011 at 7:01 am, by Ian Byington
Whew! Did you get out in the rain last night? I did, and it just kept coming, through the evening…let’s see what else is going on: • This weekend at The Rumor Mill it’s the DuoTones on Friday night & The Henry James Band on Saturday, with Jazz from 6-8 on Sunday. ++++++++++ • Remember Continue Reading
Gotta get up & dance this morning….
Written on November 17, 2011 at 5:12 am, by Ian Byington
This is from back ’round ’86 or so with Chevy Chase & Paul Simon…remember it? were you born? Either way – still cool…crank it!
Passing: Pat DeStaffany
Written on November 16, 2011 at 10:00 pm, by Ian Byington
Just got this from Cindy Destaffany, about her mom: Patricia Anne Somers DeStaffany passed away suddenly on the evening of 11 November, 2011. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, November 20th, one-ish in the afternoon at the Rumor Mill Restaurant. Tea will be served. Pat’s friends are encouraged to bring a copy of Continue Reading
Around the island…
Written on November 16, 2011 at 8:21 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s look around this grey, chilly morning…. • Sunday, islander Matt Wight and his wife Andrea welcomed twins Owen & Hazel into the world in Montreal where they live now…the proud grandparents are Pat Wight & Larry Wight; the proud island is this one. +++++++++++++++++++ • The Home Trust’s Nancy DeVaux says this is tomorrow Continue Reading
Passing: Sally Eaton
Written on November 16, 2011 at 7:29 am, by Ian Byington
Just got a note from Patrica Benton that Sally Eaton passed away yesterday morning in Spokane…everyone who knew her knew her as one of the smilingest & happy people around, and many islanders counted her as a friend. Patricia tells me that Sally was a big fan of Uncle Otto (Mike Adams, Steve Keys, and Continue Reading
U-15 boys end a great season….
Written on November 16, 2011 at 6:42 am, by Ian Byington
Lori Ronhaar reports that the U-15 soccer guys (U-15 means “under 15 years old”) wrapped up a very successful season last weekend tied for the league championship with a 7-1-2 record & five more goals than the other co-champ. Way to go, guys!
The Artists registry is up!
Written on November 16, 2011 at 1:39 am, by Ian Byington
Just got this note that you should check out the Visual Artist Registry at the IMA’s website since it just went live! Here’s more from Yvonne Buijs-Mancuso: The Island Museum of Art & Sculpture Park (IMA) is pleased to announce that their online Visual Artist Registry is now a reality. This registry is a generous Continue Reading
Playing this weekend: “Oh, No! Granny’s Got The Remote!”
Written on November 15, 2011 at 9:40 am, by Ian Byington
Last year, the Community Theatre lit up with kids & dance & song in the November show that Penelope wrote (I loved it!), and now they’re doing it again this weekend on Friday & Saturday at 7pm, and Sunday at 2pm. She & musical director Teddy Deane have been working since January to pull this Continue Reading
What does the “big one” look like?
Written on November 15, 2011 at 8:43 am, by Ian Byington
The SJC Department of Emergency Management is hosting two lectures by Tim Walsh, State Geologist for WA State DNR. Topic will be “The Big One: Tusnami and Quake Impacts of a 9.0 Cascadia Quake.” Here’s more from Brendan Cowan, Director, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management: Lectures will be on Wednesday November 16th at Continue Reading
