Around the island….

It was great to see Chris Trienens and her jewelry on the Artists Tour this weekend - she was set up with Becky Kilpatrick (at her studio) and Willow Rose....

Time to get out & check it out:.

Gail, wearing one of Jenn's shirts from LOEA Designs!

• Here’s the word from Gail & Randy at Cotton Cotton Cotton:

We are now open 7 days a week and starting summer hours!

Open every day Monday – Friday – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday – 9:30am – 5:30pm

We have lots of new merchandise too!

We have FRESH PRODUCE which is primarily made in the USA! FRESH PRODUCE is known for its original prints, vibrant color and stylish, comfortable clothing.  They are feel good clothes that women will want to wear every day!  We also have 3 exclusive prints of tee shirts from local Jenn Riggs from LOEA Designs, our biggest selection of Dansko we have had and even pajamas and windbreakers at great prices!  Come in and see us!

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It was cool to see this in the lobby at Skagit Valley College/San Juan Center, in case some one has heart problems....thanks to the Realtors!

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• Here’s a note from the Whale Museum:

SOUNDWATCH BBQ POTLUCK FUNDRAISER

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Location: Snug Harbor, 1997 Mitchell Bay Road, Friday Harbor

Sponsored by: The Whale Museum, Soundwatch Boater Education Program

Admission: Free, Donations Accepted

Save the Date!

The Whale Museum’s Soundwatch team is holding a fundraiser BBQ Potluck.  Join the Soundwatch crew for a potluck to meet the new team and raise a few dollars to help pay for Soundwatch days-on-the-water!

We will have the grills going and will provide some goodies.  Please bring your own reusable plates/cups/utensils and a potluck item to share or something to throw on the grill.  Carpooling is recommended as there is limited car space – please park up on the road and walk down to Snug.

The event is free and open to the public although donations are requested.  Money raised will be used to fund Soundwatch days-on-the-water this season.  Without strong community support, our efforts will be limited this summer season! The Soundwatch Boater Education Program works to reduce disturbances to marine mammals and the Salish Sea ecosystem by promoting responsible boating and wildlife viewing practices. To run the Soundwatch Program for a full season of education and research costs $500 per day. We hope you will help us raise the funds for a full season of public outreach, boater education, monitoring, and data collection on endangered killer whales while promoting the stewardship of the marine resources in the Salish Sea.

If you are not able to attend, you can still help Soundwatch online! Visit www.whalemuseum.org. Click the big yellow “Donate Now” button to help the Soundwatch Program. Be sure to mention Soundwatch in the comment field

Hope to see you there!

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Love the lighter new growth on the hemlock...a reminder that we all have a bit of growing left to do, each day, each year. Photo by Update nature photographer Josie Byington.

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