Around the rock….

Last week, Michael Horn and his family & crew at Friday Harbor Dentistry put on their annual barbecue, which fed hundreds - way to go! That's Michael with Jen and Lila and her new bro Kaden, who may be the happiest baby on the island.

Let’s see what we see….

• Just heard from Aaron D’Errico that he’s in a contest, and we can help – here’s more:

I’m really excited!  I’ve just completed my logo for the Stan Lee Foundation create a logo contest through talenthouse.com. I’m asking all my friends to please register and vote for my logo submission at this webpage (click to see the logo, too!).

After people click the “support” button on my page they can vote for my logo.  Voting takes place September 17th through September 20th 2010.

The project is to promote literacy, education and the arts. (Here’s more about the contest, and the Foundation.) Thanks!

Sonja will join Hanna for the show - see you there!

• Before she goes back to school next month, Hanna Burke’s going to show you what she’s been doing with her singing. I heard her last year & this summer, and I think she’s pretty amazing.

Here’s more,  for next Monday:

A Bit of Broadway and All That Jazz
Date: Monday, September 20, 2010
Time: 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Location: The Gubelman Theatre at The San Juan Community Theatre

Free entry but donations are welcome!
Please join us for an evening of music. Hanna Burke will be featured in her second solo performance and fundraising event. Performing Musical Theatre and Jazz pieces accompanied by pianist Sonja Zarek – come and enjoy! Light Appetizers provided.
For more info: Contact – Cynthia Burke – 360-317-717

The Sliders are this weekend, which is their last scheduled show for a couple of months....

• Jean at Island Time Travel has an end-of-year deal for you – here’s more:

Island Time Travel is offering an end of the year reservations and itinerary special!!
Reduced rates for travel during the months of November and December, 2010.
$75.00 for one trip itinerary.
$35.00 for air only reservations for 1 to 3 persons.
$45.00 for air only reservations for  4 or more persons.

Take advantage of these special prices and plan your end of the year trip now!  Follow the ‘start here’ directions on our website or email us with your questions.  We will return your inquiry immediately!
Jean, 378-5553

It's a trip through island history...most of the past 60 years of Friday Harbor High School graduates are on the walls at the high school (drop by & see who you know!), but the years before that are on the wall at Jeri's Mall (between the Hot Shop & San Juan Jewelers).

• Want to help? Island Rec needs a new board member:

The San Juan Island Park and Recreation Commission is soliciting letters of interest from persons who may wish to serve on the Commission.
Interested applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest to Island Rec Board of Commissioners and to attend an interview at the October 7th Commission meeting at 5pm, at Island Rec’s office.

Selection of a candidate is planned to take place that same evening.

The appointment to the Board will run until the November 2011 election, and will fill the vacancy to be created by the upcoming resignation of Commissioner Jim Ricks.

The Commission meets on the first Thursday of every month at 5:00 pm. In addition to participation in Board meetings, Commissioners act as a liaison on special assignments and with other community organizations and volunteer at special events and projects.

• The Internet was created to help the Department of Defense stay in touch, to allow e-mail between academics, to help create a new center for commerce, and to allow people an easy way to show cat pictures.

I can’t do much about all that, except the last – here’s a piano-playing cat…you’ll see why this YouTube vid has 18 million visits:

• Stephanie at Tucker House/Harrison House Suites has a pretty sweet deal coming up in October – here’s the scoop:

“There’s more to the San Juans than whales!  Discover San Juan Island’s wild food scene with a Fall Foraging Fiesta, hosted by Harrison House Suites and Tucker House Inn.  This will be an action-packed, fun-filled weekend learning about the Islands, and the sustainably-farmed products available.  The fun starts on Friday, October 8th when guests will enjoy a presentation from one of the Island’s most passionate foragers.  She forages on a macro level, looking for new producers of sustainable ingredients for the Island’s co-op and area restaurants.

Saturday, October 9th is dedicated to foraging on the micro-level.  Participants will tromp trails and fields gathering wild mushrooms and greens; glean fruit from trees and vines; harvest mussels and clams; collect eggs; visit farms for milk and meat; help with the wine grape harvest; stop at farms producing honey, goat cheese, cider and more.  There will be a break midway through to savor lunch at one of our favorite picnic spots.  Back at the inn guests can mingle around a cozy fire with wine & hors d’oeuvres, and help in the kitchen while our chef cooks up the days’ bounty for dinner.

Sunday, October 10th participants will have the opportunity to do side-by-side taste tests of common everyday ingredients including salt, olive oil and chocolate.

Participants should bring appropriate attire: comfortable shoes for walking in mud and warm layers of clothing including rain gear, in case we encounter a bit of northwest rain and sunshine throughout the day.

Package price of $149 includes:
· Friday Night Fireside chat and hors d’oeuvres
· Saturday Transportation and admission to farms, picnic lunch, wild forager, hors d’oeuvres, dinner
· Sunday Tastings

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