Topic: Around Here
This week’s movie…at the Community Theatre
Written on December 10, 2009 at 1:13 pm, by Ian Byington
The Community Theatre has put together an evening for families on Friday (tomorrow!) – here’s more from Jan: New Holiday Family Film Night at Theatre December 11 On Donner…on Blitzen…on PRANCER–the holiday film! A special night of holiday family fun is scheduled at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m., sponsored Continue Reading
Jacob’s back!
Written on December 10, 2009 at 12:01 am, by Ian Byington
The play was a hit last December, so Island Stage Left is bringing Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol back this week. Last year’s show suffered the worst of turns when Dan Mayes had heart troubles near the end of the run, but he’s OK now & back! The show starts this Friday…don’t wait until late in Continue Reading
Dance of the Elders tonight….
Written on December 9, 2009 at 3:13 pm, by Ian Byington
Mary Smith sent me a note to remind you about this – coming up tonight! I’m not sure if the Latino community have contacted you, but perhaps you could put in your online news that the Dance of the Elders – which is also the Vigil of Guadalupe – will take place this Friday, December Continue Reading
Business bits around the island….
Written on December 9, 2009 at 2:40 pm, by Ian Byington
Here’s some things you’ll wanna know: • Looking for a good stocking stuffer? Kate Schuman at Island Petroleum Services says IPS is offering Gift Cards ($25, $50 or $100) – come by their place on Carter Street & take care of the people in your life (college students love these.) Good at any Shell station Continue Reading
Hancock to take over vacant spot…Judge Linde service set for Saturday
Written on December 9, 2009 at 2:05 pm, by Ian Byington
The County tells me that Alan R. Hancock has been appointed as the Superior Court judge to cover that spot since John Linde passed away. Also, it has been announced that the service has been set – here’s more from Torrey at the Presbyterian Church: A Memorial Service for John Linde will be held at Continue Reading
Using color & making beautiful pictures….
Written on December 9, 2009 at 1:18 pm, by Ian Byington
Annie Howell-Adams is the featured artist at the Community Theatre this month (SJCT hangs folks’ work in the lobby – be sure & check it out next time you’re there!) You can also see what she’s been up to on her blog at http://www.dailyoilpainting.blogspot.com/…she does great work!
Sun bean… :)
Written on December 9, 2009 at 1:11 pm, by Ian Byington
That was the way it looked at The Naked Bean this morning with the bright sunshine streaming in on this cold day….
Photo Club this weekend…
Written on December 9, 2009 at 1:07 pm, by Ian Byington
The Photo Club is meeting at 2pm at the Naked Bean on Sunday this weekend…organizer Tim Dustrude says it’s a chance to to bring your camera & compare notes with others. Come on by!
Coming to sing for you….
Written on December 9, 2009 at 11:40 am, by Ian Byington
The Island Carolers have been doing it for two decades – all you have to do is call them up & they’ll come sing for your party or get-together for free…it’s part of the holiday cheer. Here’s the word from Jane Dill, who is in the group: Holidays with the Island Carolers: Can it really Continue Reading
Festival of Trees goes great…
Written on December 8, 2009 at 12:37 am, by Ian Byington
Gallery of islanders dressed up for the Festival of Trees….. It’s been the Community Theatre’s big fundraiser since the days when SJCT got underway, and it’s always fun. Besides the entertainment, and the auctions, and the food, and the wine, and the fun of all that, it’s fun to see folks from around the island Continue Reading
Not a pub crawl, it’s a Santa crawl…..
Written on December 8, 2009 at 12:16 am, by Ian Byington
I found these Santa crawl folks in the street when I was going between the Bean & Pazzo Vivo on Saturday night….
Office news….
Written on December 8, 2009 at 12:12 am, by Ian Byington
Hey, I had things to tell you about things going on in our offices at the Guard Electric Building: • Frankie & Melissa Guard have TWO offices open to rent – the one Dan & Andi Zehring were in for a long time, and mine with By Design (as part of my downsizing, I’m moving Continue Reading
Got your tree?
Written on December 7, 2009 at 11:59 pm, by Ian Byington
One place you can get your Christmas tree this year is from the Nash Family…Pat & Becky and the kids (yep, you heard right – Charles & Margaret turned 17 on Sunday, and Jordan’s back from college next week) are selling trees on the front yard of what was Latitude 48 (and soon will be Continue Reading
Judge’s autopsy set for today or tomorrow…
Written on December 7, 2009 at 11:59 pm, by Ian Byington
A memorial service for John Linde is planned for 11:30 a.m Saturday., at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church, with a reception afterwards at 1 p.m. at the Yacht Club. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that a full autopsy will be conducted early this week to determine the cause of John Linde’s death last Thursday in Hawaii, while Continue Reading
Music in the cafes at night…..
Written on December 7, 2009 at 11:52 pm, by Ian Byington
Besides the excitement of several hundred people at the Community Theatre for the Festival of Trees, there was music downtown, too. It was great to see singer-songwriter Daniel Finn weave his magic at The Naked Bean…I love the way he takes words and makes them sing, and you end up with the chorus stuck in Continue Reading
Yup, it’s cold….
Written on December 7, 2009 at 10:54 pm, by Ian Byington
Maybe it’s changed, but the last time I looked at the weather report in the navigation bar at the top of this page, it said it wasn’t gonna get above freezing till Wednesday, when things fire up to 36 or so. Throw another log on the fire.
300! Wahoo!
Written on December 7, 2009 at 7:54 pm, by Ian Byington
Monday night, it finally happened – longtime Paradise Lanes bowler Jim Cumming rolled a perfect 300 in league. Manager Scott Olinger says he’s glad it was Jim, because Jim works on his game, and occasionally even bowls in off-island tournaments. He also helps Scott with youth bowling, including the enrichment program at the school. Scott Continue Reading
Housesitting at its best….
Written on December 7, 2009 at 12:07 am, by Ian Byington
I had run across a well-written blog 2-3 months ago by & about a couple from the Chicago area that was trying to move here. Titled “Love in the Time of Foreclosure,” Stephanie Walker reviews the way she & Bob landed a housesitting gig here on San Juan Island, details their move here, and offers Continue Reading
A couple of kids, surrounded by love…
Written on December 7, 2009 at 12:01 am, by Ian Byington
Well, I have two stories here…both involve little babies & what they have going on in their first few days here on this plane. The stories are by Debbie from Roche Harbor Market, and from Sandy at the Town. Let’s start with Debbie: As some of you may know, Sophia Grace Krieg was taken to Continue Reading
A gift of love…
Written on December 7, 2009 at 12:01 am, by Ian Byington
Steve Cutting asked if he could share this little write up about Debbie’s special gift for giving…I love the story, and hope you will, too: Christmas is supposed to be about giving right? It is better to give than receive! I have heard that since I was an infant. Such easy words but not so Continue Reading
Flea Market! This Saturday!
Written on December 6, 2009 at 12:15 am, by Ian Byington
Rev at the Fairgrounds reports: The San Juan County Fair will host a holiday Flea Market & Craft Fair, Saturday, December 12, in the Main building at the fairgrounds. Craft vendors will have lots of holiday gift items on sale and there will be plenty of the usual flea market bargains. The market is open Continue Reading
Meanwhile at the lighthouse….
Written on December 5, 2009 at 1:01 am, by Ian Byington
Have you been to the Lighthouse lately? Here’s more from Jeanne: The 6th Annual Tours to the Top of the Lighthouse at Lime Kiln Pt. State Park. It began in 2004 and that first year 130 people came. Rain or shine we’ll be there, decorated for the holidays with hot cider and home baked goodies. Continue Reading
This week’s movie…at the Community Theatre
Written on December 10, 2009 at 1:13 pm, by Ian Byington
The Community Theatre has put together an evening for families on Friday (tomorrow!) – here’s more from Jan: New Holiday Family Film Night at Theatre December 11 On Donner…on Blitzen…on PRANCER–the holiday film! A special night of holiday family fun is scheduled at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m., sponsored Continue Reading
Jacob’s back!
Written on December 10, 2009 at 12:01 am, by Ian Byington
The play was a hit last December, so Island Stage Left is bringing Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol back this week. Last year’s show suffered the worst of turns when Dan Mayes had heart troubles near the end of the run, but he’s OK now & back! The show starts this Friday…don’t wait until late in Continue Reading
Dance of the Elders tonight….
Written on December 9, 2009 at 3:13 pm, by Ian Byington
Mary Smith sent me a note to remind you about this – coming up tonight! I’m not sure if the Latino community have contacted you, but perhaps you could put in your online news that the Dance of the Elders – which is also the Vigil of Guadalupe – will take place this Friday, December Continue Reading
Business bits around the island….
Written on December 9, 2009 at 2:40 pm, by Ian Byington
Here’s some things you’ll wanna know: • Looking for a good stocking stuffer? Kate Schuman at Island Petroleum Services says IPS is offering Gift Cards ($25, $50 or $100) – come by their place on Carter Street & take care of the people in your life (college students love these.) Good at any Shell station Continue Reading
Hancock to take over vacant spot…Judge Linde service set for Saturday
Written on December 9, 2009 at 2:05 pm, by Ian Byington
The County tells me that Alan R. Hancock has been appointed as the Superior Court judge to cover that spot since John Linde passed away. Also, it has been announced that the service has been set – here’s more from Torrey at the Presbyterian Church: A Memorial Service for John Linde will be held at Continue Reading
Using color & making beautiful pictures….
Written on December 9, 2009 at 1:18 pm, by Ian Byington
Annie Howell-Adams is the featured artist at the Community Theatre this month (SJCT hangs folks’ work in the lobby – be sure & check it out next time you’re there!) You can also see what she’s been up to on her blog at http://www.dailyoilpainting.blogspot.com/…she does great work!
Sun bean… :)
Written on December 9, 2009 at 1:11 pm, by Ian Byington
That was the way it looked at The Naked Bean this morning with the bright sunshine streaming in on this cold day….
Photo Club this weekend…
Written on December 9, 2009 at 1:07 pm, by Ian Byington
The Photo Club is meeting at 2pm at the Naked Bean on Sunday this weekend…organizer Tim Dustrude says it’s a chance to to bring your camera & compare notes with others. Come on by!
Coming to sing for you….
Written on December 9, 2009 at 11:40 am, by Ian Byington
The Island Carolers have been doing it for two decades – all you have to do is call them up & they’ll come sing for your party or get-together for free…it’s part of the holiday cheer. Here’s the word from Jane Dill, who is in the group: Holidays with the Island Carolers: Can it really Continue Reading
Festival of Trees goes great…
Written on December 8, 2009 at 12:37 am, by Ian Byington
Gallery of islanders dressed up for the Festival of Trees….. It’s been the Community Theatre’s big fundraiser since the days when SJCT got underway, and it’s always fun. Besides the entertainment, and the auctions, and the food, and the wine, and the fun of all that, it’s fun to see folks from around the island Continue Reading
Not a pub crawl, it’s a Santa crawl…..
Written on December 8, 2009 at 12:16 am, by Ian Byington
I found these Santa crawl folks in the street when I was going between the Bean & Pazzo Vivo on Saturday night….
Office news….
Written on December 8, 2009 at 12:12 am, by Ian Byington
Hey, I had things to tell you about things going on in our offices at the Guard Electric Building: • Frankie & Melissa Guard have TWO offices open to rent – the one Dan & Andi Zehring were in for a long time, and mine with By Design (as part of my downsizing, I’m moving Continue Reading
Got your tree?
Written on December 7, 2009 at 11:59 pm, by Ian Byington
One place you can get your Christmas tree this year is from the Nash Family…Pat & Becky and the kids (yep, you heard right – Charles & Margaret turned 17 on Sunday, and Jordan’s back from college next week) are selling trees on the front yard of what was Latitude 48 (and soon will be Continue Reading
Judge’s autopsy set for today or tomorrow…
Written on December 7, 2009 at 11:59 pm, by Ian Byington
A memorial service for John Linde is planned for 11:30 a.m Saturday., at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church, with a reception afterwards at 1 p.m. at the Yacht Club. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that a full autopsy will be conducted early this week to determine the cause of John Linde’s death last Thursday in Hawaii, while Continue Reading
Music in the cafes at night…..
Written on December 7, 2009 at 11:52 pm, by Ian Byington
Besides the excitement of several hundred people at the Community Theatre for the Festival of Trees, there was music downtown, too. It was great to see singer-songwriter Daniel Finn weave his magic at The Naked Bean…I love the way he takes words and makes them sing, and you end up with the chorus stuck in Continue Reading
Yup, it’s cold….
Written on December 7, 2009 at 10:54 pm, by Ian Byington
Maybe it’s changed, but the last time I looked at the weather report in the navigation bar at the top of this page, it said it wasn’t gonna get above freezing till Wednesday, when things fire up to 36 or so. Throw another log on the fire.
300! Wahoo!
Written on December 7, 2009 at 7:54 pm, by Ian Byington
Monday night, it finally happened – longtime Paradise Lanes bowler Jim Cumming rolled a perfect 300 in league. Manager Scott Olinger says he’s glad it was Jim, because Jim works on his game, and occasionally even bowls in off-island tournaments. He also helps Scott with youth bowling, including the enrichment program at the school. Scott Continue Reading
Housesitting at its best….
Written on December 7, 2009 at 12:07 am, by Ian Byington
I had run across a well-written blog 2-3 months ago by & about a couple from the Chicago area that was trying to move here. Titled “Love in the Time of Foreclosure,” Stephanie Walker reviews the way she & Bob landed a housesitting gig here on San Juan Island, details their move here, and offers Continue Reading
A couple of kids, surrounded by love…
Written on December 7, 2009 at 12:01 am, by Ian Byington
Well, I have two stories here…both involve little babies & what they have going on in their first few days here on this plane. The stories are by Debbie from Roche Harbor Market, and from Sandy at the Town. Let’s start with Debbie: As some of you may know, Sophia Grace Krieg was taken to Continue Reading
A gift of love…
Written on December 7, 2009 at 12:01 am, by Ian Byington
Steve Cutting asked if he could share this little write up about Debbie’s special gift for giving…I love the story, and hope you will, too: Christmas is supposed to be about giving right? It is better to give than receive! I have heard that since I was an infant. Such easy words but not so Continue Reading
Flea Market! This Saturday!
Written on December 6, 2009 at 12:15 am, by Ian Byington
Rev at the Fairgrounds reports: The San Juan County Fair will host a holiday Flea Market & Craft Fair, Saturday, December 12, in the Main building at the fairgrounds. Craft vendors will have lots of holiday gift items on sale and there will be plenty of the usual flea market bargains. The market is open Continue Reading
Meanwhile at the lighthouse….
Written on December 5, 2009 at 1:01 am, by Ian Byington
Have you been to the Lighthouse lately? Here’s more from Jeanne: The 6th Annual Tours to the Top of the Lighthouse at Lime Kiln Pt. State Park. It began in 2004 and that first year 130 people came. Rain or shine we’ll be there, decorated for the holidays with hot cider and home baked goodies. Continue Reading