Around the island….

Man, there’s a lot going on….let’s check in & check it out:

• This is the year you’ll do it: If you want to perform at the County Fair in August, you need to fill out an application & get it in…here’s the page. See ya on stage!

And…this year the Clumsy Lovers are playing! Love those guys!

• Just heard Deanna Banry has been named the new cheer coach for next year at FHHS.

• Or, maybe you were thinking about getting creative with words instead of song – cool. Barbara Bevens is looking for Island Writers for the Fair:

Calling All Island Writers! For those of you who have not heard, the former Written Word booth at the San Juan County Fair has a new name: Island Writers!

Island Writers wants YOU to write for us! So dust off the keyboard, tone up the fingers, ignite your imagination and start tapping those keys! Stories, poems, non-fiction; choose your favorite genre and share with us at the Fair.  Island Writers invites you to submit new, previously unpublished works for 2010.

Please visit our website www.islandwriters.weebly.com for specifics on rules and submission information, or access the information at the San Juan County Fair website: www.sanjuancountyfair.org. Click on the links tab to access our website.

Submission deadline is July 10, 2010. Submit works via e-mail to: [email protected]
Thank you!

• Possibly the best deal on the island: The Community Dinner at the high school. It’s tonight, along with community service presentations & an art walk. Here’s the scoop from Liz Varvaro, ’cause she & the kids are prepping the food:

This one will be great! It’s an outdoor BBQ (weather permitting, bring a blanket) Wednesday June 9th from 5:00-7:30. The students will be presenting their community projects, the jazz band will be playing and the Art Walk-A-Bout is in the halls and library.

$10 donation for dinner supports the Chef 1.0 and 2.0 Classes and the Food For Thought Program.
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
BBQ Chicken
Slow Cooked Baked Beans
Coleslaw
Cornbread
Strawberry Shortcake (made by the Culinary Arts Class)

Thanks!

• You heard about that helicopter that went down off Shaw yesterday? Everybody’s OK, according to Richard Rodriguez, who helped haul the ‘copter back (here are his pictures, and report), and according to this report from KING5 news.

• Craig at the oyster farm hope you drop by:

U-Pick Special Saturday this Saturday, June 12th at Westcott Bay Sea Farms from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.  All oysters off the beach $.75 each. We are located on Westcott Drive off the Roche Harbor Road. See you at the farm!

• It’s a big deal: Remember a few months ago when we heard that the operations and maintenance guys at the Friday Harbor Marine Labs (supervisor Fred Ellis and crew members Rick McCarthy, George Illif, Tommy Pieples, Jeff Seitz and Tom Campbell)  received one of this year’s distinguished staff awards from the University of Washington? Way cool – here’s the whole story, from the UW site.

• Hey, ya gonna live here, ya gotta deal with the ferries, hopefully with some grace & style. Longtime islander Diana Clark tells you how. Should be required reading for island newbies….

• Naturalist Katie Jones has an awesome photo of a fox on her blog – check it here.

• Speaking of which, naturalist Nan Simpson posted a bunch of wildlife in her blog yesterday, as a reminder of our animal friends whom we share this island with.

• If you like killer whale pictures, you’ll like Jeanne Hyde’s awesome shots from this weekend on her blog. She & her camera had a great weekend….

• Like you, I love hearing what people say about us – here’s a bit from Deanna’s Adventurous Wench site.

• Monday night was Jeff Hogan’s Killer Whale Tales presentation at the elementary school, and by all accounts, it was suberb. Here’s a report by Sandy Buckley, who loved it.

• Have you seen St. Francis Catholic Church’s new website?

• Letter to you & me:

The Land Bank and our community owe much to the incredible energy of the San Juan Trails Committee, Land Bank staff, and numerous volunteers who helped construct a 1.3 mile trail section that is part of the Cattle Point Road Trail eventually connecting Friday Harbor to American Camp.

The Frazer Homestead Preserve is now forever protected farmland, offers sweeping views to passersby, and provides a comfortable and safe trail that is an important link in our vision for community trails.We gratefully acknowledge the spirit and commitment of so many who helped to make this happen.
Amanda Azous, Land Bank Commission Chair
Cinda Pierce, San Juan Island Trails Committee Chairperson

• Over at Island Rec, there’s an opening on the Board because newly-elected Amy Windrope‘s resigned – her husband Brian got a job down-sound earlier this year. Want to apply for the Board? Click here for info.

• Speaking of Island Rec, Rebecca has tie dying slated for this weekend:

Join Island Rec for tie dying at the Farmers Market on Saturday, June 12th from 10:00 to 1:00. Bring something from home to tie dye or purchase a white t-shirt at the Island Rec booth for $5.00 the day of. The program is free and open to everyone. For more information you can contact Rebecca at 378-4953.

• This a way cool – Christine is teaching yoga now…here’s more:

My dear friends,
I would like to let you know that on May 2nd of 2010, I completed a 200-hour Yoga Alliance registered teacher training at the Anuttara Yoga Shala in Deerfield Beach, Florida. I first discovered Yoga and Mediation in 1977 at what is now the oldest active yoga studio in South Florida. My goal is to share Yoga – to guide and support, and to help others to build strength, balance, and flexibility from the inside out.

I have personally experienced the benefits of practicing yoga and its therapeutic impact on body, mind and spirit.

I am offering a free Yin Yoga Class on Thursdays at 12 noon to 1:00pm at the Yoga Path at 849 Spring Street #2 beginning June 10. Yin Yoga is for everyone. If you can get down on a mat and are willing to take a journey, this class will work for you. Please wear your most comfortable work clothes or quickly change into loose fitting pants and tops. Socks on feet OK.

Please arrive on time and try to car pool. Best not to come with a full tummy. See if you can have your lunch later at your desk.

I will be teaching two other classes on Thursdays: at 8am to 9:30am a beginners Yoga class and from 7-8:30pm an intermediate Yoga class, starting June 10. However all levels of students are welcome at all classes.

As many of you know I managed the San Juan County Fair for over 11 years and brought my heart and soul to every event. I will bring the same to Yoga.

You all deserve a break ….please come and take this free class on Thursdays! It’s designed with you in mind.

Sincerely yours,
Christine (Miller)

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