Safety Fair!
Written on September 29, 2012 at 9:48 am, by Ian Byington
It’s today – here’s the scoop from Carolyn: It’s SAFETY FAIR Time! Games, a coloring contest, a rescue demonstration, food and lots of fun are on the agenda at the Safety Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, at the Mullis Street Fire Station. Participating agencies include the San Juan Island Continue Reading
Run, Walk, Wag 5K – this weekend!
Written on September 29, 2012 at 8:08 am, by Ian Byington
Run, Walk, Wag 5K Come join the pack for a frisky, fun 5K (3.1 miles) run on Sunday, September 30. This is an event where you can walk or run with (or without!) your 4-legged friend! Fun prizes will be awarded to top finishers in different dog size categories and in numerous costume categories! Register Continue Reading
Thought for the day…..
Written on September 27, 2012 at 6:45 am, by Ian Byington
From Randall at xkcd.com…..
Island shots & island sights….
Written on September 27, 2012 at 6:43 am, by Ian Byington
Lots happening around here – here’s a sampling from around San Juan Island: +++++++ +++++++ +++++ +++ ++++++ +++++
The island welcomes a new book: “Lucky To Be Alive: A Love Story”
Written on September 26, 2012 at 9:42 pm, by Ian Byington
It was great to hear & see that Wendy has released her delightful book – you can find out more about it & get yours on Saturday – here’s more from Nancy at Griffin Bay Bookstore: Griffin Bay Bookstore and The San Juan Island Library are pleased to host a book talk and signing for Continue Reading
Island snippets….
Written on September 24, 2012 at 6:40 am, by Ian Byington
Bits of this & that: • The Wolverines had a good weekend, as they improved their season record to 4-0 with a 32-0 win over LaConner in Friday night’s football game at their place. The soccer girls dropped a 3-0 decision with a talented Bear Creek squad on a sunny Saturday, but looked good, even Continue Reading
The Phone-A-Thon is on Oct 2 & 3….
Written on September 24, 2012 at 6:37 am, by Ian Byington
It’s time again to help the schools…and here’s a great place to start. And…they could use a few more volunteer callers…got time? Here’s more from Nancy & the San Juan Island Public Schools Foundation: The San Juan Public Schools Foundation will hold its annual Phone-A-Thon on Tuesday, Oct. 2 and Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 4:00-8:30pm. Continue Reading
When was the last time you put together an elephant?
Written on September 24, 2012 at 6:14 am, by Ian Byington
This 1:38 time-lapse video shows the 250 hours it took Matthew Gray Palmer & his crew to make a bull elephant, one of four sculpted pacyderms who were shipped to Colorado Springs last week…I’m hoping this is the first thing you see this morning that makes you go “Wow!”…it was for me.
Stopping the coal train…
Written on September 24, 2012 at 6:01 am, by Ian Byington
The time is growing short for dealing with the folks who want to run coal from Montana to the coast here…some islanders might be wondering why there’s mayors & townfolk & mamas & papas of both & all political parties all along the way who are energetically opposing it, and there are a number of good reasons. Continue Reading
The San Juan Nature Institute’s dinner is this week!
Written on September 24, 2012 at 1:53 am, by Ian Byington
It’s time again – get ready for the Nature Institute’s dinner & entertainment – here’s more from Fiona: San Juan Nature Institute will celebrate 18 years of education and stewardship at a gala event at the Mullis Community Senior Center, Friday Harbor, from 5:30-9 p.m. on the evening of September 29, 2012. Tickets are $35 Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on September 21, 2012 at 9:09 am, by Ian Byington
Hope you have a great plans for the weekend…here it comes! • Come see the movie Thrive at the Library today at 5pm….sponsored by The Conscientious Projector group & Rob Simpson. (Here’s the trailer….) +++++ • Eileen Drath & the Trails Committee want you to come check out the new piece of trail: Know Your Continue Reading
Did you know….
Written on September 20, 2012 at 2:24 am, by Ian Byington
Lots afoot on our emerald isle…let’s take a look: • Ciely & the good folks at Lavendera Massage Center invite you to come by tonight: Don’t forget to stop by at Lavendera this Thursday for free 15-minute treatments during our Community Health Service night. 7-9pm. ++++++ • It’s today: The LaConner soccer team comes visiting Continue Reading
Communication strategies for kids & their parents….
Written on September 20, 2012 at 1:32 am, by Ian Byington
The Prevention Coalition is presenting this workshop on Friday night – here’s the scoop: COMING this Friday, September 21st: Dr. Laura Kastner at FHHS Commons from 6pm-8pm. Author of Getting to CALM, Dr. Kastner will discuss cool-headed strategies for parenting tweens and teens. Please thank our partners on this informative talk with Dr. Laura Kastner: Continue Reading
Wildfire on the westside yesterday…
Written on September 19, 2012 at 8:08 am, by Ian Byington
John Boyd reported this fire near Deadman’s Bay looked like it was being contained, but burned what he estimated as nearly two acres….
And…in the news today…
Written on September 18, 2012 at 6:52 am, by Ian Byington
There’s a lot going on….let’s check in: • Barbara Dollahite reports that she & Matt have a show in Anacortes: Last Friday, I opened with four other artist (including my artist husband Matt) at Scott Milo Gallery in Anacortes, Wa. I was pleased when a representative of Islands Hospital, Enid Oates, chose to select my piece “Wild Continue Reading
Morning song: 1, 2, 3, 4 by the Plain White T’s
Written on September 18, 2012 at 4:59 am, by Ian Byington
Every so often, you gotta dance before you go to work, maybe just a little. This is an easy one for that….
What’s up ’round the island…
Written on September 17, 2012 at 8:22 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s take a look around the island… • Sarah Crosby asked me to let you know about this, today: The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold its monthly membership meeting on Monday, September 17th at the San Juan Island Library Conference Room at 1010 Guard Street from 12:00n until 2:00pm. The Continue Reading
Morning song: Annie Lennox & “Why”
Written on September 16, 2012 at 9:17 pm, by Ian Byington
This is both sad & thoughtful, and beautiful…you’ll remember…