You know, I’ve already run into three people who saw the “Always… Patsy Cline” show last weekend at the Community Theatre, and all three say it’s a wonderful experience. Then I got this nice note from John Maya that reminds you why a) you gotta go see the show and b) why Kate Schman &  Continue Reading

You know, I’ve already run into three people who saw the “Always… Patsy Cline” show last weekend at the Community Theatre, and all three say it’s a wonderful experience. Then I got this nice note from John Maya that reminds you why a) you gotta go see the show and b) why Kate Schman &  Continue Reading

It’s getting near wedding season here on the island, and there are so many things to get ready, including how you’re gonna do the First Dance. Check out this video & you’ll wanna try it, too… you’re gonna love it. (And yes, my son Shay’s & my little dj business – Shamrock Sound – is  Continue Reading

It was great to see the kids on Saturday at the Children’s Festival – and thanks for all the nice comments about the 80-photo gallery of pictures, which is now posted under “Galleries” in the column to the right.

We sure get good candidates for offices around here…Library bookkeeper & Town Council member Carrie Lacher wrote to tell me (and you) that she’s running for David Jones’ seat when he retires later this year. Here’s more from Carrie’s press release, announcing she’s in: Carrie Lacher, Town Councilmember, announced today her bid for the Mayorship  Continue Reading

This spring KING5 (that’s a TV station in Seattle, in case all you do is look at YouTube) held a “Best of” contest. The winners were announced last night, and included some nice surprises: The Whale Museum was selected Best Museum, Pete & Erin’s San Juan Excursions (here’s the website) took top honors in the  Continue Reading

Andy reports on a great fishing day – here’s more. -oo-

It’s gonna be great – the Cinco de Mayo EFP Community Dinner with a performance by Ballet Folklorico, at 5:30pm-7:00pm at the FHHS Dining Hall (the former Commons). Proceeds go to the EFP Every Child Eats Fund, administered by the SJI Family Resource Center. If you haven’t been by the previous EFP (Experience Food Project)  Continue Reading

Claudia at Island Studios has the perfect answer to your uncertainty about the perfect gift: Island Studios is starting a new service for residents and visitors alike.  I call it the Wish List Registry.  The way it works is that anyone can come in to Island Studios and register in our database items that are  Continue Reading

Bet you didn’t know that a bunch of the FHHS kids in the prom pictures you saw yesterday were dolled up in clothes they rented from the Community Theatre’s costume shop…didja? I didn’t, till Dodie mentioned that you can arrange anytime to borrow their stuff – for a price, which goes back into the Theatre’s  Continue Reading

David tells me trail volunteers are needed, and here’s a training that will get you ready…read on: Aspiring island volunteers have a chance to learn basic hands-on trail planning, construction and maintenance skills at a free workshop offered by the San Juan Island Trials Committee on May 29 and 30. The workshop will consist of  Continue Reading

Michele Mayer tells me her Relay for Life team from Southeby’s has a Cinco de Mayo event at Haley’s tonight – they have “Amateur Server Night”…no telling how you’ll be served, but the tips go to Relay.

Michele Mayer tells me her Relay for Life team from Southeby’s has a Cinco de Mayo event at Haley’s tonight – they have “Amateur Server Night”…no telling how you’ll be served, but the tips go to Relay.

You may wonder what this story has to do with the island…well, think about it. What DO you think the future holds, energy-wise? The guy who built the solar panels  over at the Technology Center told me in 1995 that a 3/4 acre lot covered with solar panels could provide the island’s power needs. Check  Continue Reading

I don’t think I know anyone who works harder for the schools than Elisa Howard, or with better heart. After the success of the fundraiser this weekend (here’s more), the Purple & Gold prez had a ton of folks to point out as the ones who made it all happen…here’s more: It was a successful  Continue Reading

Minnie Knych tells me the selections of the two girls from FHHS for this year’s Girls’ State have been made – here’s more: Cheyenne Cook and Khaili Radden were chosen as the Girls State representatives for the Unit 163 American Legion Auxiliary for 2009. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the week long leadership camp for  Continue Reading