Around the island….

Islander Arielle Mancuso is serving in Africa in the Peace Corps - during a break from her work in Rwanda, she got to take a leap of faith (and bungee!) over the Nile River in Uganda.

As the island settles into autumn, let’s see what’s going on…

• By the way, you can catch up with Arielle‘s adventures in Rwanda on her blog – check it out.

• Mike’s play got good reviews in its debut at the Community Theatre…now there’s another chance for you to catch it – here’s more from Julie Laidlaw:

The American Legion Post 163 Friday Harbor is proud to announce- November 6th – 7 pm – One Night Only – a special “pre-tour” presentation of “Only a Ridgeline Away” by Miguel Andreas Herbert.

After a successful premiere at San Juan Community Theatre, “Only a Ridgline Away” will be performed at the American Legion, 110 First street, for members and their guests.

Playwright and Friday Harbor resident Miguel Herbert describes Only a Ridgeline Away as “a cross between Grumpy Old Men and One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest.  It is my goal, through this play, to give audience members a look at the astounding level of friendship experienced among men who have served together in combat.”

Pick up your free tickets in advance as seating is limited.  Donations will be accepted to support the efforts of the upcoming tour. For tickets, contact the Legion at 378-5705.

Aaron (left) and Adam with their dad, David, Monday night at Haley's....

• For years, Aaron D’Errico has told me how excited he was that Seattle was getting an MLS team (the Sounders arrived in 2009) because of his dad’s connection to US professional soccer, and to the original Sounders back in the 1970s.

David (left) defending for the NASL's Sounders in 1975 against Pelé, who played for the Cosmos that year...

I used to watch David in the old NASL when I covered Portland Timbers games for my Oregon newspaper, and thought it was cool that he was a captain of the US team when they were in the qualifying rounds for the ’78 World Cup.

It was neat to finally meet Aaron & Adam‘s dad earlier this week as he dropped by our island…here’s more about the island’s favorite twins’ dad, and here are a bunch of pictures from back in the day.

• Debbi from the Soroptimist Club says the girls have been busy:

On Wednesday, October 28^th , the S-Club of Friday Harbor High School held a bake sale at Marketplace.  The proceeds of $245.00 will be donated to the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter to buy food for the animals and any other needs.

The members donated their materials, time and talents in preparing the items for the sale.

S-Club members raise money for the Animal Shelter; (from left) Mackenzie Satin, Caroline Close, Amanda Brast, Naomi Boydston and Katherine Dietzman

S-Clubs are clubs for high school students who want to volunteer to serve their school and community in a positive way. These clubs are sponsored by local Soroptimist clubs who inspire students to improve their own lives, and to improve the lives of people in schools and the local community by working on meaningful service projects. Together they are working with teachers and staff at their schools to create a positive school experience with high standards and ideals. The S-club experience inspires students to take on leadership roles which will help prepare them for future roles in the business and professional world.

For information and applications contact Debbi Staehlin – 378-7232

• Debbie Sandwith shares the news of Stephanie‘s wedding in September – wahoo! Here’s more:

Stephanie Ann Sandwith and Dallas Paul Osburn were married on September 18, 2010 at the home of Joe & Janice Chaves on ”Rancho San Lorenzo” in Los Alamos, CA at 4 o’clock in the afternoon. Stephanie is the daughter of Pat & Debbie Sandwith, Friday Harbor and a 2002 FHHS graduate. Dallas is the son of Mrs. Bobbie Jo Osburn and the late Mr. Dave Osburn of Santa Maria, CA. Dallas and Stephanie are both 2008 graduates of Cal Poly University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

The newlyweds honeymooned in Hawaii and make their home in Santa Maria, CA.

Stephanie & Dallas

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