Let’s catch up a bit around here…. • Last weekend the Island Arts League celebrated their open house and the opening of their new studio space at 774 Mullis Street (behind Whidbey Bank)…thanks to Trudy Dallas, the IAL’s new president, they have a large, light-filled spot. The IAL is a gathering of artists with the  Continue Reading

The last couple of days I was doing some updates to the Update’s backend, so we were offline, but today I think we have everything working, so I’ll be catching up with you. Thank you to all who wrote or called with your concerns…no, we weren’t hacked; no, I didn’t go fishing (shoulda, though); yes,  Continue Reading

It was nice to hear the rain this a.m. and to feel the earth soaking it up…the weather report says something about a 90% chance it’s gonna be wet & wetter today, then dry out later in the week. Here’s more: • This weekend, Ruth at waterworks gallery presents Caroline James for a special exhibition  Continue Reading

As you can see, I have a little cleanup on the site today, so I won’t be posting news till later today…thanks for checking in!

It was a cheerful, nearly sunny day on Sunday at the San Juan Vineyards, where this year’s Concours d’Elegance was put on by the Rotary Club. People came from all over the sound to show off their sports cars, and it was pretty awesome. As Josie & I walked around, we noticed we kept hearing,  Continue Reading

Remember S&G’s Central Park Concert in 1980? Here’s the song they started off with….

Little of this, little of that… • There’s a lot of things to do around the island this weekend…see you out & about! If you see some kids who look a little weary, that’s because the high school sport seasons began this week with fall practice. And…school is actually going to start soon. That always  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s up around here…. • Colleen & Bill at San Juan Safaris said it was an honor to be chosen when congressmen came to the island earlier this week…here’s more from Colleen: San Juan Safaris took Rep. David Obey, D-Wis., chairman of the Appropriations Committee; Rep. Jim Moran, D-Va., chairman of the Subcommittee on Interior,  Continue Reading

Tanya at the Community Theatre reports:

Only a Ridgeline Away opens August 26 at San Juan Community Theatre

A story of the incredible bond of friendship forged between comrades-in-arms opens THIS Thursday, August 26 at 8 pm — the second locally written, full-length, adult play produced at San Juan Community Theatre.

Jensen Shipyard Invites You to Celebrate 100 Years

From the oldest family-owned business on the island…

Albert Jensen & Sons, Inc. (aka Jensen Shipyard) has been in business at 1293 Turn Point Road, Friday Harbor since 1910.  To celebrate their maritime business longevity they are hosting an Anniversary Party on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy fresh fish…

A memorial service for Mrs. Champlin is scheduled for Sunday:

Mary Margaret Gavin Champlin was born April 19, 1918 to Irish immigrants in Chicago, Illinois. She met and married David Champlin in November, 1940.

Mary and Dave moved to California in 1942. She was actively involved with her family at Saint Albins Episcopal Church, Scouting as a Den Mother, Cotillion, PTA, camping, sailing and gardening.

Tuesday night’s haunting full moon….photo by Cyndi Brast. See the large version here.

Hey, remember that there’s Open Mike at the Rumor Mill at 7 on Thursday night this week, and that Kate Schuman is playing for Acoustic Night with Steve Keys at the Peppermill on Friday night from 6-9pm.

Just got a note from Ingrid this morning (Wednesday):

Thought you’d want to know if you don’t already that the 8am sailing today (the 25th) is cancelled. A water pump problem is the cause but after your comment on visitors and their schedules (not to mention islanders trying to get off for doctor & business appointments), I thought your readers might want to know.

Ingrid Malone

Update at 9:15am: The WSF says the Hyak will be back in service with the 9:35am sailing from Anacortes to Lopez and the 10:45am sailing from Lopez to Anacortes.

This year’s Fair was a friendly, smiling, laughing reminder of why we live in a small town, why we live in a place where we’re guaranteed to get to know each other, to look after each other, to work & play with each other. Over the next few days I’ll have more photos and stories  Continue Reading

Yesterday afternoon, Lori Holforty passed away… To finish one’s time on the planet surrounded by so many friends & so much love is a wonderful thing. Peace be with you, friend….

Checking in…hope your morning is off to a good start. Did you stay up late watching the full moon? • Ferry backups…people lining up at 12-1 yesterday to go to Anacortes were already overloaded to the 4:50 ferry. When you hear there’s a ferry meeting about the schedules, we need to let the folks at  Continue Reading

Here’s the scoop on this year’s event – see you there! This year’s Concours d’Elegance is on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at San Juan Vineyards.  The event is from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm.  This is an annual event and is organized by the Sports Car Club of the San Juan Islands in association with the  Continue Reading

Let’s take a look around…. • Good to hear he’s back on his feet – Kyle Reitan was back on the island this past weekend – he’s been living in Seattle, where he ran into a car on his bike Wednesday. He went over the car, according to his brother, and had a pretty good  Continue Reading

Jenny from the Whale Museum welcomes Paul Watson to this year’s lecture series: The Whale Museum’s Lecture Series: An Evening with Capt. Paul Watson The Whale Museum’s 2010 Lecture Series will host a special evening with Capt. Paul Watson on Friday, August 27th at 7:00 pm. For 30 years, Captain Paul Watson has been at  Continue Reading

Here’s the word from Ruth at the gallery: Just in, a new group of textile collages by Amanda Richardson. This landscape series depicts the mosses, rocks and flowers of the San Juan Islands. These custom dyed, silk velvet and brocade scenes are created using a heat activated fusion process, sharp scissors and a backing cloth.  Continue Reading

• Michele Morton asked if I’d let you know that the drive is underway! Islanders Bank’s GEAR UP FOR OUR SCHOOLS 2010-2011 Every year teachers are found buying school supplies for their students who can’t afford them. To help eliminate the burden on teachers and help classroom learning, Islanders Bank Teams are sponsoring “Gear Up  Continue Reading