Topic: Around Here
What’s up…looking around the island….
Written on February 9, 2012 at 7:16 am, by Ian Byington
Hope you’re thinking up things for your sweetie for Valentine’s Day & getting ready for the weekend…let’s look around a little: • Here’s the coolest deal ever: The Island Chordsmen Plus (San Juan Island’s Coed Barbershop Chorus) will come to your work or wherever you tell them to sing for your loved one on Valentine’s Continue Reading
Orca-damaging SONAR detected….
Written on February 9, 2012 at 7:11 am, by Ian Byington
Here’s more, in a report from Jenny Atkinson at The Whale Museum (and here’s a short review of what SONAR does to whales): Beginning at approximately 4:30 a.m. PST on February 6, hydrophones operated by The Whale Museum and Beam Reach Marine Science & Sustainability School started detecting SONAR pings. Hydrophones off the coastline of Continue Reading
Awards for the folks who keep us safe…
Written on February 9, 2012 at 6:56 am, by Ian Byington
Here’s the report, from the Fire Department (thanks for being there, you guys!): Firefighters Honored for Service in 2011 Jerry Henderson and Robert Pauls received San Juan Island Fire Department’s highest awards Saturday night when the department celebrated the 2011 contributions of its members at the University of Washington dining hall. The firefighters and support Continue Reading
Wolverines move on in playoffs, head to to Tri-District this weekend….
Written on February 9, 2012 at 5:58 am, by Ian Byington
It was what you wanted to see – Friday Harbor put together the whole package last night in defeating Nooksack Valley 64-51 before an overflow crowd at FHHS. The win sends the Wolverines on to this weekend’s Tri-District tourney. The Wolverines started out hot, ending the first quarter with 21 points and carrying a 33-25 Continue Reading
What happens when an island says “I love you”?
Written on February 7, 2012 at 12:26 am, by Ian Byington
Over the past few weeks, I got the chance to ask dozens of San Juan Islanders if they would be part of my little movie, and here are most of the folks who said, “Sure!” As you can see, the clips were shot in the store, on the street, at the coffeehouse, at school, at Continue Reading
‘Round the island….
Written on February 7, 2012 at 12:15 am, by Ian Byington
Hasn’t it felt like spring the last few days? Add in a full moon tonight (should be beautiful, rising over Lopez after sunset this afternoon….) and we have us a great place to live, don’t you think? Here’s more: • I got a chance to go to the Playwrights Festival over the weekend, and I Continue Reading
Cheering on the Wolverines….!
Written on February 6, 2012 at 11:29 pm, by Ian Byington
In case you missed the Friday Harbor High School cheerleaders last Saturday as they gave their halftime show, here’s a vid of their routine – they did great! The girls are coached by Deanna Banry…this year’s squad: Alyssa Marie Hallock, Kayla Drummond, Sam Pluff, Erin McCauley, Wilsey Brumsickle, Amy Dunaway, Faith Buck, Jessica Erickson, and Continue Reading
Looking around the island…
Written on February 6, 2012 at 10:04 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s take a look around – easier to see stuff when it’s so sunny out! • The Roche Harbor Salmon Classic wrapped up this weekend, with the winner (Bellingham’s Jason King) catching both a 16.6 pound salmon and the $10K prize. Locals David Hodges ($4K) and Jennifer Page ($2K) figured in the prize money, too…here’s Continue Reading
Opera – this weekend!
Written on February 3, 2012 at 6:50 pm, by Ian Byington
There’s a Mozart opera this weekend – Saturday at 5 at the Presbyterian Church. Here’s more from Torrey: Puget Sound Concert Opera: Opera Up Close And Affordable! Puget Sound Concert Opera’s mission is to foster the appreciation of Opera and Classical Music through performance, education, and community outreach.
Opening tonight at the Community Theatre: The Playwrights’ Festival!
Written on February 3, 2012 at 8:31 am, by Ian Byington
It starts its three weekend run tonight – here’s more from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith at the Community Theatre: This Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4 at 7:30 pm, we kick off the 2012 Islands Playwrights Festival! This year’s theme, Celebrations, brings to the intimate Gubelman Theatre six lighthearted 12-minute plays written and performed by the Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on February 3, 2012 at 8:14 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s up, ’round here: • This week it’s the 49th anniversary for RD & Larry Larson – congrats, you guys! • Last night at the Knowledge Bowl, the winners were the 9th/10th grade team of Emily Guard, Ellery Van Dassow, Dalton Ayers, and Courtney Bell – way to go, you guys! The final Continue Reading
The ferry scramble….
Written on February 3, 2012 at 7:44 am, by Ian Byington
I hear word the Elwha is down, this morning, and the schedule is going to be pretty scrambled – check the ferry alerts online. And good luck!
Eating right, eating better, eating to live…
Written on February 3, 2012 at 12:15 am, by Ian Byington
Sometimes it takes an eleven-year-old to tell the story – here’s Birke Baehr from North Carolina with a lot of wisdom in a little TED talk.
The Knowledge Bowl – tonight!
Written on February 2, 2012 at 8:02 am, by Ian Byington
Here’s the word from Rachel Anderson & the San Juan Island Public Schools Foundation – this is their big fundraiser each year, AND it’s fun: The 18th annual Knowledge Bowl will be held on Thursday, February 2nd, at the Community Theatre. Our fabulous Friday Harbor Jazz Band will begin performing at 6:30 and the FH Continue Reading
Dining for DFS – tonight!
Written on February 2, 2012 at 7:49 am, by Ian Byington
This is the night (and day!) to eat out, and help DFS add to the fund for this year’s seniors…I remember years ago when this would happen, and I went with my friend Lisa to four different restaurants & couldn’t get a seat at any of them because they were so crowded. Let’s look for Continue Reading
Showing Sunday: “Miss Representation”
Written on February 2, 2012 at 7:01 am, by Ian Byington
I love it that this will be showing on Sunday…I know it’s during the Super Bowl, but it may be useful to watch the first half’s ads, check out Madonna at halftime, and then come watch the movie (that’s what I’m gonna do….) The award-winning movie Miss Representation will be screening for the first time Continue Reading
Rachel’s Challenge
Written on February 2, 2012 at 6:33 am, by Ian Byington
From Debbi Fincher & Angie Atwell at The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition – this will be something to plan towards: Please join us for a complimentary presentation of the powerful story of Rachel Scott on February 8 at the Friday Harbor Middle School Commons at 6:15 pm following a family-friendly dinner prepared by the Continue Reading
Changing the words can change the way things go….
Written on January 31, 2012 at 7:05 pm, by Ian Byington
See what a difference a little attention to the words we use can make….
Around the island….
Written on January 31, 2012 at 8:04 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s take a look at what’s up around here: • What are people talking about? They have to change their Facebook page! Here are three tips from a news report, as Facebook will switch your profile to the new timeline format after today. (Let me know if you need a “cover” picture…I have a ton, Continue Reading
Dirt: proof you left the house.
Written on January 31, 2012 at 7:17 am, by Ian Byington
by Jessica Hagy, Indexed
Passing: Gary Pugh
Written on January 31, 2012 at 7:08 am, by Ian Byington
A couple of weeks ago, the island was saddened to hear that Gary Pugh passed away in Bellingham…here’s more, from his family: With family and friends present, Gary passed away January 14, 2012 in Whatcom Hospice House, Bellingham. He was born June 26, 1960 in Coshocton, Ohio and raised in Big Sur, California, until the Continue Reading

What’s up…looking around the island….
Written on February 9, 2012 at 7:16 am, by Ian Byington
Hope you’re thinking up things for your sweetie for Valentine’s Day & getting ready for the weekend…let’s look around a little: • Here’s the coolest deal ever: The Island Chordsmen Plus (San Juan Island’s Coed Barbershop Chorus) will come to your work or wherever you tell them to sing for your loved one on Valentine’s Continue Reading
Orca-damaging SONAR detected….
Written on February 9, 2012 at 7:11 am, by Ian Byington
Here’s more, in a report from Jenny Atkinson at The Whale Museum (and here’s a short review of what SONAR does to whales): Beginning at approximately 4:30 a.m. PST on February 6, hydrophones operated by The Whale Museum and Beam Reach Marine Science & Sustainability School started detecting SONAR pings. Hydrophones off the coastline of Continue Reading

Awards for the folks who keep us safe…
Written on February 9, 2012 at 6:56 am, by Ian Byington
Here’s the report, from the Fire Department (thanks for being there, you guys!): Firefighters Honored for Service in 2011 Jerry Henderson and Robert Pauls received San Juan Island Fire Department’s highest awards Saturday night when the department celebrated the 2011 contributions of its members at the University of Washington dining hall. The firefighters and support Continue Reading

Wolverines move on in playoffs, head to to Tri-District this weekend….
Written on February 9, 2012 at 5:58 am, by Ian Byington
It was what you wanted to see – Friday Harbor put together the whole package last night in defeating Nooksack Valley 64-51 before an overflow crowd at FHHS. The win sends the Wolverines on to this weekend’s Tri-District tourney. The Wolverines started out hot, ending the first quarter with 21 points and carrying a 33-25 Continue Reading

What happens when an island says “I love you”?
Written on February 7, 2012 at 12:26 am, by Ian Byington
Over the past few weeks, I got the chance to ask dozens of San Juan Islanders if they would be part of my little movie, and here are most of the folks who said, “Sure!” As you can see, the clips were shot in the store, on the street, at the coffeehouse, at school, at Continue Reading

‘Round the island….
Written on February 7, 2012 at 12:15 am, by Ian Byington
Hasn’t it felt like spring the last few days? Add in a full moon tonight (should be beautiful, rising over Lopez after sunset this afternoon….) and we have us a great place to live, don’t you think? Here’s more: • I got a chance to go to the Playwrights Festival over the weekend, and I Continue Reading

Cheering on the Wolverines….!
Written on February 6, 2012 at 11:29 pm, by Ian Byington
In case you missed the Friday Harbor High School cheerleaders last Saturday as they gave their halftime show, here’s a vid of their routine – they did great! The girls are coached by Deanna Banry…this year’s squad: Alyssa Marie Hallock, Kayla Drummond, Sam Pluff, Erin McCauley, Wilsey Brumsickle, Amy Dunaway, Faith Buck, Jessica Erickson, and Continue Reading
Looking around the island…
Written on February 6, 2012 at 10:04 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s take a look around – easier to see stuff when it’s so sunny out! • The Roche Harbor Salmon Classic wrapped up this weekend, with the winner (Bellingham’s Jason King) catching both a 16.6 pound salmon and the $10K prize. Locals David Hodges ($4K) and Jennifer Page ($2K) figured in the prize money, too…here’s Continue Reading
Opera – this weekend!
Written on February 3, 2012 at 6:50 pm, by Ian Byington
There’s a Mozart opera this weekend – Saturday at 5 at the Presbyterian Church. Here’s more from Torrey: Puget Sound Concert Opera: Opera Up Close And Affordable! Puget Sound Concert Opera’s mission is to foster the appreciation of Opera and Classical Music through performance, education, and community outreach.
Opening tonight at the Community Theatre: The Playwrights’ Festival!
Written on February 3, 2012 at 8:31 am, by Ian Byington
It starts its three weekend run tonight – here’s more from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith at the Community Theatre: This Friday and Saturday, February 3 and 4 at 7:30 pm, we kick off the 2012 Islands Playwrights Festival! This year’s theme, Celebrations, brings to the intimate Gubelman Theatre six lighthearted 12-minute plays written and performed by the Continue Reading

Around the island….
Written on February 3, 2012 at 8:14 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s up, ’round here: • This week it’s the 49th anniversary for RD & Larry Larson – congrats, you guys! • Last night at the Knowledge Bowl, the winners were the 9th/10th grade team of Emily Guard, Ellery Van Dassow, Dalton Ayers, and Courtney Bell – way to go, you guys! The final Continue Reading
The ferry scramble….
Written on February 3, 2012 at 7:44 am, by Ian Byington
I hear word the Elwha is down, this morning, and the schedule is going to be pretty scrambled – check the ferry alerts online. And good luck!
Eating right, eating better, eating to live…
Written on February 3, 2012 at 12:15 am, by Ian Byington
Sometimes it takes an eleven-year-old to tell the story – here’s Birke Baehr from North Carolina with a lot of wisdom in a little TED talk.

The Knowledge Bowl – tonight!
Written on February 2, 2012 at 8:02 am, by Ian Byington
Here’s the word from Rachel Anderson & the San Juan Island Public Schools Foundation – this is their big fundraiser each year, AND it’s fun: The 18th annual Knowledge Bowl will be held on Thursday, February 2nd, at the Community Theatre. Our fabulous Friday Harbor Jazz Band will begin performing at 6:30 and the FH Continue Reading
Dining for DFS – tonight!
Written on February 2, 2012 at 7:49 am, by Ian Byington
This is the night (and day!) to eat out, and help DFS add to the fund for this year’s seniors…I remember years ago when this would happen, and I went with my friend Lisa to four different restaurants & couldn’t get a seat at any of them because they were so crowded. Let’s look for Continue Reading

Showing Sunday: “Miss Representation”
Written on February 2, 2012 at 7:01 am, by Ian Byington
I love it that this will be showing on Sunday…I know it’s during the Super Bowl, but it may be useful to watch the first half’s ads, check out Madonna at halftime, and then come watch the movie (that’s what I’m gonna do….) The award-winning movie Miss Representation will be screening for the first time Continue Reading
Rachel’s Challenge
Written on February 2, 2012 at 6:33 am, by Ian Byington
From Debbi Fincher & Angie Atwell at The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition – this will be something to plan towards: Please join us for a complimentary presentation of the powerful story of Rachel Scott on February 8 at the Friday Harbor Middle School Commons at 6:15 pm following a family-friendly dinner prepared by the Continue Reading

Changing the words can change the way things go….
Written on January 31, 2012 at 7:05 pm, by Ian Byington
See what a difference a little attention to the words we use can make….

Around the island….
Written on January 31, 2012 at 8:04 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s take a look at what’s up around here: • What are people talking about? They have to change their Facebook page! Here are three tips from a news report, as Facebook will switch your profile to the new timeline format after today. (Let me know if you need a “cover” picture…I have a ton, Continue Reading

Dirt: proof you left the house.
Written on January 31, 2012 at 7:17 am, by Ian Byington
by Jessica Hagy, Indexed

Passing: Gary Pugh
Written on January 31, 2012 at 7:08 am, by Ian Byington
A couple of weeks ago, the island was saddened to hear that Gary Pugh passed away in Bellingham…here’s more, from his family: With family and friends present, Gary passed away January 14, 2012 in Whatcom Hospice House, Bellingham. He was born June 26, 1960 in Coshocton, Ohio and raised in Big Sur, California, until the Continue Reading


















































