Around the island, this week….

Sunset on Sunday night, coming round Yellow Island....

Let’s see what’s going on around here….

• You’ve heard of a cadborosaurus, right? Richard Rodriguez has a maybe picture of one – here you go. Mythical, my eye – he’s got proof!

Malcolm comes to the island....

• Baby updates: Bob & Stephanie Walker welcomed Malcolm James last week, and since Stephanie is a writer (and a good one!) she shares her thoughts & feelings in her blog, Two Years On A Island, talking about how she now has a life measured in two-hour intervals & feedings, and all kind of things. Check it out.

• Somebody sent me an e-mail & signed it “best fishes” with this after it:

><(((*>  Have a great day  ><(((*>

• It’s getting near soccer season (next month!), so it’s time to get organized…. here’s a note from Travis about the meeting tonight (Wednesday):

Hi Everyone;

Vida had a great big smile on the ferry on Sunday....

We’ve had an outstanding number of registrations already, so thank you for signing up!  We’re excited for a fun season ahead.  If you know anyone who has not signed up tell them. Registration is still available at www.islandsoccer.org

We will be having a very important meeting at the Library on Wednesday, August 4th at 6:30 pm.  I’d like to encourage everyone that has an interest in SJI Soccer to attend so that your voice can be heard about how to shape the Fall 2010 season.

Volunteers are what make this great program tick.  In addition to general input, we’re seeking help in the following areas:
Coaches
U6 Coordinator
New Board Members
Field Markers
Equipment Coordinator
Fundraising
Advertising
Concessions
Web Site Maintenance
Referee Coordinator

After this meeting, we’ll have another one for coaches to decide on the makeup of the various teams.

Any questions, please email me at Travis Ayers <[email protected]>.

That was Arnell Haws eating lunch at Haley's for her 60th birthday on Monday - many happy returns!

• Since you gotta plan & practice, I thought I’d tell you about this one, now… here’s more from Rebecca at Island Rec:

Island Rec’s Skateboard and BMX Competition will be taking place on Sunday, August 29th at 12:30 pm.  The competition will be held at the Skateboard Park, which is located on the San Juan County Fairgrounds.

There will be music, an emcee and tons of prizes, so come out and skate, bike or cheer on our participants.   There are three divisions; Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.  Register online at www.islandrec.org or register the day of the event from 11:00 and noon.  Cost is $10.00 per participant. Parent/Guardian signatures and helmets are required in order to participate.  For more information call 378-4953.

Susan will be reading on Saturday!

• There’s a reading with local fave Susan Wingate this weekend – here’s the scoop from Nancy at Griffin Bay Bookstore:

Griffin Bay Bookstore is presenting local author Susan Wingate on Saturday, August 7, 2:00—4:00 pm. Be sure to stop in to get an autographed copy of : Easy As Pie at Bobby’s Diner, the second book in her four-part Bobby’s Diner series. Wingate will read from and discuss Easy As Pie. In addition, she will present excerpts from other novels.

Susan Wingate is a novelist, poet, memoirist, playwright, and screen writer. When not writing she offers workshops, readings, presentations to the San Juan Island community. She is also a co-founder of the San Juan Island Creative Women’s Group.

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