Around the island….

Angie & Johannes took the Crystal Seas Kayaking crew out for an end of the summer sunset cruise on the Spike Africa (Schooners North). The Crystal Seas crew from left back: Angie Krieger, Johannes Krieger, Tim Morris, JP Powell, Kelly Broadlick, Carrie Weaver, Front: Adam Meyers, Jordan Nash, Angela Gossom, Sarah Bernstein

Let’s see what’s going on around our blesséd isle:

• Whoa – have you seen all the classes Victoria at the Economic Development Council is offering this fall, mostly to help you with your business? Check them out here.

Leah, working at the Bakery San Juan booth at the Fair....

• I wonder if you can help Leah Altman and her host brother out – call her at 378-4861 if you can:

My host brother in Thailand (from when I went on my exchange program in high school) really wants to come to America for an exchange this year. He is signed up with the program YES, but they haven’t been able to find him a host family yet.

Do you think you could put a little something on sanjuanupdate? His name is Anon Upara, he is 17 and going into 11th grade, his family is Indian but they live in Thailand, and he wants to stay for a full school year. He’s all ready to go, the minute he finds a host family.

Thanks, Ian!
Leah

• If you’re getting a wood stove, you’ll want to know:

Merle’s Masonry, Chimney Care and Stoves announces an additional sale incentive for Pacific Energy wood stove purchases for September. In addition to a free wood splitter by Merle’s, Tri State is offering a free fan or insert surround.  It’s time also for waterproofing those masonry projects before wet weather.  Stop by and get ready for the fall season.

It was great to see Jodi & Lilly at the Fair!

• Over the course of this month, if you need to fly to Bellingham, or out of Friday Harbor’s Airport, it could get a little tricky, since the Bellingham airport is closed till September 22nd, and the Friday Harbor Airport is closed Sept. 7-9.
Check with our friends at Kenmore Air (they have float plane service from the marina), and with the good folks at Northwest Sky Ferry – here’s their story:

As you might be aware the Bellingham International Airport will be closed between September 1st and 21st for repairs.  During this time we will continue operating out of Lynden and Skagit Regional airports.  In addition, between September 7th and 9th the Friday Harbor Airport will be closed for repairs with operations out ofRoche Harbor.

While closures will have some impact on our operations, we will try to minimize the impact on you.  Our office in Bellingham will remain open for reservations and accounting with only flight operations moving during this time.

Northwest Sky Ferry
(360-676-9999)

Priscilla

• Have you checked Priscilla Hawkins‘ Seattle Style blog lately? Here it is!

• Sally at the Friday Harbor Souvenir Company (3 Front Street, C-1) says her store wide sale started yesterday – get down there & see her! She says to get your island gifts for family and friends, featuring local crafts and artistry.

• Steve & Kathy at The Place Restaurant & Bar are hosting an artist reception for Michael Logan September 4, 2010 from 1:00-4:00 showing his newest paintings of the island.

• Rebekah Dietz‘s dad David passed away last month – here’s the mention in the St. Petersburg Times, with my condolences to you, my friend.

• The Writers’ Cafe open mic is tonight at the Bean! Pam Herber says sign-up is at 5pm, with open mic 5:30 – 6:30pm.Bring your fiction, nonfiction or poetry to read, or enjoy listening. The Bean will have coffee and pastries and such for sale.

He's getting so big! That's Stacie & Ben at the Fair a couple of weeks ago....

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