Bits & pieces….

Scene from the sidewalk in yesterday's early evening, looking towards the marina....

Let’s see what’s what…..

All smiles: Last night's production of "My Fair Lady" was awesome - I loved it, and I know you will, too! That's Desi Whalen (she plays Eliza, and does a super job opposite Daniel Finn's spot-on Higgins) with her best fan, her mom...Carol will see all of the shows in the run except for when she travels to see Bristol in HER show at PLU in Tacoma....

• That humpback caught in the crab netting is still wrapped up – here’s more about that, this morning.

• Sports! Track (at Lynden Christian), softball (in Sedro Wooley), and baseball (in Bellingham, at Sehome HS) are all sorting out playoff positioning this weekend, while the San Juan Dragons’ lacrosse playoff game is this Saturday here at 1:30pm.

• Toni Franklin says you’re welcome to come: “We’re having another free lecture on orchid care at the San Juan Library Saturday May 15th from 11am – 1pm.  Bring your questions, your orchids or just your curiosity and we’ll help unravel the mysteries around these amazing plants.”

• James Krall‘s photos for My Fair Lady are as awesome as the show – here’s a portfolio he sent over for me to share with you – check it out!

• About Islanders Bank….did you know Islanders Bank is the number one performing bank in Washington State and in the top 3% nationwide – based upon pretax Return on Assets? Now you do….

• In the wake of longtime Sheriff Bill Cumming‘s announcement that he won’t run this election year, deputy Felix Menjviar and detective Brent Johnson have both announced they’re running for the spot this year.

• Free clay workshops for kids! Here’s more.

• The Kiwanis Club surprised their guest speaker yesterday at Vinny’s – here’s their report:

Kiwanis VP Dave Eden looks on as Linda pins the award on Fred - way to go, Fred!

The Kiwanis Club of Friday Harbor awarded our annual Everyday Hero Award to FHHS drama teacher Fred Yockers today at our weekly meeting at Vinny’s. Vice President David Eden presented the award to him in the presence of our members & guests. Fred was our featured speaker and we surprised him with the award, in the presence of his wife (Linda Cooper) and many friends.

The Every Day Hero Award is only given once a year by our  local Kiwanis Club to a person in the community who is recognized for rendering service beyond what is ordinary or expected and for doing so without regard for attention or recognition  in return for their many years of service and leadership/guidance to the youth of the Islands,  Fred easily qualified with his  guidance/service to the youth  over many, many years.

He has been there for the youth of our community because he wanted to be present for them and because there was a need to be fulfilled.   This qualified Fred Yockers as a recipient as a true “Everyday Hero” He  is so recognized by all in the” Pacific Northwest District of Kiwanis International”  and by the Kiwanis Club of Friday Harbor.  He is a truly unique and unselfish individual who gives to the youth in a beautiful manner that makes them feel good about themselves and rewarded for being  “just themselves.”

• Speaking of Kiwanis: Kiwanis of Friday Harbor is holding its Annual Garage Sale on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at San Juan Interiors, 22 Web Street, Friday Harbor. Benefits local scholarships. Many items for sale, and something for everyone. Pre-sale donations also accepted! Call Lisa at 378-3223.

• Janet Thomas tells me that Andrew Harvey is going to have a free lecture tonight at 7:30pm at the Yoga Path – it’ll give you an idea about his Sacred Activism workshop on Saturday. Here’s more.

• Tonight, it’s Britt907 at the Bean from 7-9pm…here’s a song called “Where’s Wayne?” she sang & videoed last week with Cecil on bass – check out the video & catch her at The Bean:

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