Topic: Around Here
Make yourself heard!
Written on November 1, 2012 at 10:41 pm, by Ian Byington
Gotta tell ya – I don’t think the coal export plan to Bellingham is a good idea, and I’m glad to see so many people coming together to address that. Here’s more from Katie Fleming: This Saturday, November 3rd, is San Juan County’s opportunity to submit verbal comments on the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT). It Continue Reading
Last weekend, for Halloween….
Written on November 1, 2012 at 9:54 pm, by Ian Byington
It was fun to check out the costumes around the bar scene on Saturday for Halloween…we visited Haley’s, The Rumor Mill, Herb’s Tavern, The Legion, and The Cask & Schooner (sorry, my battery was dead when we dropped by the Pearl), and found all kinds of creative dress, from body paint to fairies to cavemen Continue Reading
Heading into November….
Written on November 1, 2012 at 7:37 am, by Ian Byington
Isn’t it great to have the early morning light from the bright moon behind the clouds, no matter how rainy the rest of the day is? Oh, you were asleep then? (me, too, mostly….) Let’s take a look around: • You know that daylight saving time is this weekend, right? I love the extra hour Continue Reading
Here on San Juan Island this Friday: Carolyn Mark & the New Best Friends
Written on November 1, 2012 at 12:03 am, by Ian Byington
This is cool to have someone of this caliber coming to our little island – Carolyn Mark is here at The Rumor Mill on Friday! Here’s more from Chris Minney: Friday, November 2, Friday Harbor welcomes Carolyn Mark and the New Best Friends, with special guest Hank Pine, starting at 8pm. Carolyn Mark is preparing to Continue Reading
Around the island…..
Written on October 31, 2012 at 7:48 am, by Ian Byington
Lots of things going on this Halloween morning…check it out: • You went to see Argo at the movies (it plays two more days – tonight & Thursday – I thought it was really well done)…did you know that two of the six hostages that escaped live in Anacortes? And they’re still there….here’s the scoop. Continue Reading
From the wall to you….for everything, which is yes
Written on October 31, 2012 at 6:37 am, by Ian Byington
My first day at the University of Alabama, way back when…there was a little water-color & handwritten version of this poem on the wall at the rooming house where I stayed. Stuck with me then, and I thought I’d share it with you this morning…. Create a great day! +++++++++++++ i thank you god for Continue Reading
Scholarship opportunities for island women….
Written on October 30, 2012 at 2:16 am, by Ian Byington
Vicki from the Soroptimist Club lists the chances for scholarships for local island women: Soroptimist Awards Available Fall is awards season for the Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor. Local women are encouraged to apply for the Women’s Opportunity Award, the Violet Richardson Award, the Ruby Award and the Fellowship Award. The Women’s Opportunity Award assists Continue Reading
Thanks, from Cole….
Written on October 28, 2012 at 6:22 pm, by Ian Byington
Dear Ian, As a parent and Saint David’s Day School board member, I have gotten too busy for my own good as of late: soccer dad, Community Theatre projects, and involvement in many of the other community organizations we know and love. And in so doing, so being, one of the necessary things that I Continue Reading
Earthquake to the north: 7.7 & tsunami advisory….
Written on October 27, 2012 at 11:19 pm, by Ian Byington
I’m gonna post this link which tells us there was a massive, damage-causing earthquake this evening near Haida Gwaii (the former Queen Charlotte Islands) that’s been measured at 7.7 or so….the link will continue to be updated (that’s why I’m putting it here for you), so we can keep track what’s happening with our friends Continue Reading
Business planning….
Written on October 27, 2012 at 12:04 pm, by Ian Byington
EDC offers FREE workshop on business planning and financing The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Monday, October 29, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James McCafferty, of Continue Reading
Know your island!
Written on October 26, 2012 at 5:00 pm, by Ian Byington
Eileen always sends these good ideas….and this is a great one for tomorrow: Know Your Island Hike Saturday, Oct. 27, 1-4 p.m., at San Juan County Park. Meet Dona Wuthnow, Director of County Parks, to walk San Juan County Park and learn about its cultural and natural history highlights. The hike will feature the newly Continue Reading
Football game at Lynden Christian on the radio tonight!
Written on October 26, 2012 at 2:00 pm, by Ian Byington
Just heard from Mike Martin: Please let your readers know that Tyla McKay and I will be announcing tonight’s FHHS Wolverines’ game. The Ace Hardware Pregame show starts at 5:45 with kickoff at 6:00. In town they can listen @ 1650am and online at www.fhTinyRadio.com. THANKS!
Morning song….Pachebel’s Canon in D
Written on October 26, 2012 at 9:37 am, by Ian Byington
This always makes the morning just a little better, don’t you think?
Today on the island….
Written on October 26, 2012 at 9:19 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s check to see what’s up…. • The ferry terminal is open to vehicles on Orcas today, after being closed most of the week – here’s the scoop from WSF: The Orcas Island Terminal will open to vehicles and take traffic beginning with the 10:35 a.m. departure from Anacortes. The 11:35 a.m. departure from Friday Continue Reading
Spooky….
Written on October 26, 2012 at 8:22 am, by Ian Byington
Frankenstein Opens New Readers Theatre at SJCT Nick Dear’s haunting version of Frankenstein opens San Juan Community Theatre’s new FREE readers theatre series on Friday and Saturday, October 26-27 and appropriately, Wednesday, October 31. The series, On Book, is the brainchild of Artistic Director Susan Williams and features island actors reading new, classic and prize-winning Continue Reading
Report: The regatta was great!
Written on October 24, 2012 at 6:29 am, by Ian Byington
The regatta was a couple of weekends ago, and it went well – here’s more from Ron DiCristina (thanks, Ron!): Friday Harbor Sailing Club’s sixth annual Fred Hoeppner (formally Mitchell Bay) International Regatta was held October 13-14, 2012 out on the west side of San Juan Island. This year, it was an exciting two day race that Continue Reading
The ninjas are coming! It’s this Sunday at the Community Theatre!
Written on October 24, 2012 at 6:21 am, by Ian Byington
Remember Pat & Stella who used to work with Zip San Juan? They just saw this show a couple of weeks ago on Whidbey Island, and said it was awesome & not to miss it. Here’s the scoop from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: Ancient mystics, kung-faux ninjas and acrobats join together for a one-of-a-kind show on the Continue Reading
Workshop: Inner Journey Adventure for Teen Girls, with Deb Langhans
Written on October 24, 2012 at 6:16 am, by Ian Byington
Since this Friday, 10/26, is the deadline for registering for the Inner Journey Adventure for Teen Girls workshop, I figured I’d better find out more about for you – here’s more about what it’s all about: Q. Hey, Deb! I know you’ll be offering the first “Inner Journey Adventure for Teen Girls” on Sunday, November 4th. Continue Reading
This Is Our Town: Mary Kate Panaro & MKate Design
Written on October 24, 2012 at 6:02 am, by Ian Byington
Tim Dustrude continues his series with photos & stories about people around the island – here’s more about my good friend & colleague Mary Kate (mkate.com): Mary Kate Panaro moved here to the island in 2000 after hearing great things about it from her good friend Sharon. As many of us do, she worked in a Continue Reading
Make yourself heard!
Written on November 1, 2012 at 10:41 pm, by Ian Byington
Gotta tell ya – I don’t think the coal export plan to Bellingham is a good idea, and I’m glad to see so many people coming together to address that. Here’s more from Katie Fleming: This Saturday, November 3rd, is San Juan County’s opportunity to submit verbal comments on the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT). It Continue Reading
Last weekend, for Halloween….
Written on November 1, 2012 at 9:54 pm, by Ian Byington
It was fun to check out the costumes around the bar scene on Saturday for Halloween…we visited Haley’s, The Rumor Mill, Herb’s Tavern, The Legion, and The Cask & Schooner (sorry, my battery was dead when we dropped by the Pearl), and found all kinds of creative dress, from body paint to fairies to cavemen Continue Reading
Heading into November….
Written on November 1, 2012 at 7:37 am, by Ian Byington
Isn’t it great to have the early morning light from the bright moon behind the clouds, no matter how rainy the rest of the day is? Oh, you were asleep then? (me, too, mostly….) Let’s take a look around: • You know that daylight saving time is this weekend, right? I love the extra hour Continue Reading
Here on San Juan Island this Friday: Carolyn Mark & the New Best Friends
Written on November 1, 2012 at 12:03 am, by Ian Byington
This is cool to have someone of this caliber coming to our little island – Carolyn Mark is here at The Rumor Mill on Friday! Here’s more from Chris Minney: Friday, November 2, Friday Harbor welcomes Carolyn Mark and the New Best Friends, with special guest Hank Pine, starting at 8pm. Carolyn Mark is preparing to Continue Reading
Around the island…..
Written on October 31, 2012 at 7:48 am, by Ian Byington
Lots of things going on this Halloween morning…check it out: • You went to see Argo at the movies (it plays two more days – tonight & Thursday – I thought it was really well done)…did you know that two of the six hostages that escaped live in Anacortes? And they’re still there….here’s the scoop. Continue Reading
From the wall to you….for everything, which is yes
Written on October 31, 2012 at 6:37 am, by Ian Byington
My first day at the University of Alabama, way back when…there was a little water-color & handwritten version of this poem on the wall at the rooming house where I stayed. Stuck with me then, and I thought I’d share it with you this morning…. Create a great day! +++++++++++++ i thank you god for Continue Reading
Scholarship opportunities for island women….
Written on October 30, 2012 at 2:16 am, by Ian Byington
Vicki from the Soroptimist Club lists the chances for scholarships for local island women: Soroptimist Awards Available Fall is awards season for the Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor. Local women are encouraged to apply for the Women’s Opportunity Award, the Violet Richardson Award, the Ruby Award and the Fellowship Award. The Women’s Opportunity Award assists Continue Reading
Thanks, from Cole….
Written on October 28, 2012 at 6:22 pm, by Ian Byington
Dear Ian, As a parent and Saint David’s Day School board member, I have gotten too busy for my own good as of late: soccer dad, Community Theatre projects, and involvement in many of the other community organizations we know and love. And in so doing, so being, one of the necessary things that I Continue Reading
Earthquake to the north: 7.7 & tsunami advisory….
Written on October 27, 2012 at 11:19 pm, by Ian Byington
I’m gonna post this link which tells us there was a massive, damage-causing earthquake this evening near Haida Gwaii (the former Queen Charlotte Islands) that’s been measured at 7.7 or so….the link will continue to be updated (that’s why I’m putting it here for you), so we can keep track what’s happening with our friends Continue Reading
Business planning….
Written on October 27, 2012 at 12:04 pm, by Ian Byington
EDC offers FREE workshop on business planning and financing The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Monday, October 29, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James McCafferty, of Continue Reading
Know your island!
Written on October 26, 2012 at 5:00 pm, by Ian Byington
Eileen always sends these good ideas….and this is a great one for tomorrow: Know Your Island Hike Saturday, Oct. 27, 1-4 p.m., at San Juan County Park. Meet Dona Wuthnow, Director of County Parks, to walk San Juan County Park and learn about its cultural and natural history highlights. The hike will feature the newly Continue Reading
Football game at Lynden Christian on the radio tonight!
Written on October 26, 2012 at 2:00 pm, by Ian Byington
Just heard from Mike Martin: Please let your readers know that Tyla McKay and I will be announcing tonight’s FHHS Wolverines’ game. The Ace Hardware Pregame show starts at 5:45 with kickoff at 6:00. In town they can listen @ 1650am and online at www.fhTinyRadio.com. THANKS!
Morning song….Pachebel’s Canon in D
Written on October 26, 2012 at 9:37 am, by Ian Byington
This always makes the morning just a little better, don’t you think?
Today on the island….
Written on October 26, 2012 at 9:19 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s check to see what’s up…. • The ferry terminal is open to vehicles on Orcas today, after being closed most of the week – here’s the scoop from WSF: The Orcas Island Terminal will open to vehicles and take traffic beginning with the 10:35 a.m. departure from Anacortes. The 11:35 a.m. departure from Friday Continue Reading
Spooky….
Written on October 26, 2012 at 8:22 am, by Ian Byington
Frankenstein Opens New Readers Theatre at SJCT Nick Dear’s haunting version of Frankenstein opens San Juan Community Theatre’s new FREE readers theatre series on Friday and Saturday, October 26-27 and appropriately, Wednesday, October 31. The series, On Book, is the brainchild of Artistic Director Susan Williams and features island actors reading new, classic and prize-winning Continue Reading
Report: The regatta was great!
Written on October 24, 2012 at 6:29 am, by Ian Byington
The regatta was a couple of weekends ago, and it went well – here’s more from Ron DiCristina (thanks, Ron!): Friday Harbor Sailing Club’s sixth annual Fred Hoeppner (formally Mitchell Bay) International Regatta was held October 13-14, 2012 out on the west side of San Juan Island. This year, it was an exciting two day race that Continue Reading
The ninjas are coming! It’s this Sunday at the Community Theatre!
Written on October 24, 2012 at 6:21 am, by Ian Byington
Remember Pat & Stella who used to work with Zip San Juan? They just saw this show a couple of weeks ago on Whidbey Island, and said it was awesome & not to miss it. Here’s the scoop from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: Ancient mystics, kung-faux ninjas and acrobats join together for a one-of-a-kind show on the Continue Reading
Workshop: Inner Journey Adventure for Teen Girls, with Deb Langhans
Written on October 24, 2012 at 6:16 am, by Ian Byington
Since this Friday, 10/26, is the deadline for registering for the Inner Journey Adventure for Teen Girls workshop, I figured I’d better find out more about for you – here’s more about what it’s all about: Q. Hey, Deb! I know you’ll be offering the first “Inner Journey Adventure for Teen Girls” on Sunday, November 4th. Continue Reading
This Is Our Town: Mary Kate Panaro & MKate Design
Written on October 24, 2012 at 6:02 am, by Ian Byington
Tim Dustrude continues his series with photos & stories about people around the island – here’s more about my good friend & colleague Mary Kate (mkate.com): Mary Kate Panaro moved here to the island in 2000 after hearing great things about it from her good friend Sharon. As many of us do, she worked in a Continue Reading