A project called The Greeting Place is underway…

Kindergartner Luke (he's in Ms. Minke's class) looks over the work done last week when it was sunny....

It was sixteen years ago that my son began kindergarten at Friday Harbor Elementary School…one of the great deals about picking him up outside the kindergarten door was getting to hang out with the other parents (many of whom are still friends, as we made our way through sports & classes & activities & dating & drivers’ ed & finally FHHS graduation together).

Well, there’s new project to make that area even nicer to hang out – here’s more from Debbie Fincher:

The Greeting Place is where our Kindergartners can safely meet & greet their “rides” at the end of their school day, while enjoying the beauty that will be added with interesting mosaics and other artwork made by local artists.  James Hubbell’s recent visit to the island gave way to this project – we thank IMA for hosting James Hubble”s inspirational lecture!

Thanks again to Jane & Sam Buck, John & Sam McMain, Brad, Luke & Zach Fincher, Jeanette Longan, & Juan Toban. Together, we installed stepping stones (donated by Site Elements) that will mark the path around the new benches.  As you may know, four benches were donated by Lynn Danaher, John & Sharon Boyd, Marty Robinson and Alphabet Soup Childcare & Preschool.  Bob Carroll, FHES Building Engineer, offered to build and install the benches, keeping the costs down.

Thanks for your support! Watch for ways you can still help as this project continues to grow. We welcome your ideas and help!

(Thanks for donations already: Site Elements, Brownes, Consignment Treasures, San Juan Interiors, Home Port Flooring & Design, Thrift Store & Mullis Senior Center.)

“Integrating art, nature and beauty into the life
of individuals and communities.

“Physical patterns and direction that bring humanity’s inner and outer world in harmony with the changing rhythm of our lives.” James Hubbell

Making it happen: Brad Fincher (left), Sam McMain, Sam Buck (behind), John McMain and Jane Buck as new benches are being installed and stepping stones are being set.

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