Island life….

Emily's sister Alaina came up from Seattle to check out Peter Pan with proud dad Tom this weekend....

There are a few things happening around the island…let’s check what’s going on:

Kevin, cheering on the Wolverines

• It’s always good to see the old graduates around town during & after the holidays – WSU sophomore (FHHS ’08) Kevin O’Connor caught the game Friday night before heading back to Pullman.

• John Sinclair tells me he’s got his house on the market for $365K – click here for more information & see if it’s a fit for you!

• The hills are alive….no, the island is alive with the sound of music – here’s more from Kate Schuman (I’m gonna go get  my copy this week):

Hi Ian!  You may remember back in September Rich Barker staged a couple of wonderful Jazz/Gospel concerts, featuring local musicians, at St. David’s Episcopal Church.  The second concert was recorded and is available as a DVD/CD package for $15 at IPS gas station at 315 Carter Ave (by Harbor Rental).  I believe it is also available at Island Studios downtown Friday Harbor.  Come by and check it out!

Peter Pan's mom & sister Camela....

• Did you know? Tristan Wood (who played Peter Pan in the high school show) has a mom named Wendy. That’s her with her sister Camela at Sunday’s show.

• Career advice: At Haley’s the other night, someone told me, “If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is probably not for you.”

• I asked Wendy (I’m kinda detecting a Wendy-trend, here) at Friday Harbor House what was happening there – she reports:

Hey, Ian! We have exciting news! On January 16th, The Bluff Restaurant – Bar – Terrace will introduce our new chef, Island Resident Joseph Foriska.  Joseph has lived on San Juan Island for 15 years, owned his own restaurant (Fleur de Lys Cafe) and worked at some other great places on the Island.

Also – our Happy Hour Menu (Beat the Tide) has been expanded to include the favorite Kobe Beef Burger and other tasty Bluff Bites!  Stop by between 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday.  We have limited seating, so get here early!

My manager also tells me that we will be open for lunch in March!

Have a wonderful day!
Wendy Meyers, Guest Services

• Day of Service – it’s next week! Janet Thomas & Liz Illg have more:

Volunteers working (and chatting) on the grounds of the Mullis Center. Photo by Janet Thomas.

MLK Day, January 18, is Day of Service on San Juan Island. Everyone is invited to the second annual day of community service at the Mullis Community and Senior Center on January 18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The work hours are from 2 – 4 pm, followed by a celebratory gathering at the center to commemorate Dr. King’s life and work.

Last year, more than 65 people showed up and contributed their time and energy inside and outside the center. This year, donations to the food bank would also be greatly appreciated. The community is invited to participate in any or all of the day’s activities. For more information and also if you wish your community organization to be a recipient of service, contact: Liz Illg at Nonprofits Unlimited, 378-6104.

McKenna & Presley & Inga

• There were lots of kids at Peter Pan, including sisters Presley & McKenna and Inga, their buddy. Way cool.

• Superintendent search, update: Last week, the School Board decided to renew their search for a permanent superintendent this year. Interim superintendent Walt Wegener has indicated he intends to apply, but also says he’ll be applying to other districts as well.

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