Around the island…

Great to see Rita & three weeks old Natalie this past weekend at the elementary school's PTA's Book Fair!

What’s up:

• Cynthia is opening a new place for you to work out next week on the 13th (check out her Facebook writeup) – here’s the scoop:

It's as easy as XYZ! Or, if you're from Canada - you can get ahead with XY Zed...

Cynthia Burke announces the opening of XYZ movement arts – X for exercise, Y for yoga and Z for Zumba.

The studio is dedicated to offering a location for the community to enjoy classes in Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, Ballroom Dancing, Ballet as well as a space to practice private yoga and or meditation. XYZ movement arts is  located just down the street from M & W Auto and SJ Healthcare above Ravenhill Construction – Suite E.  During the month of December, Cynthia will be offering free Zumba classes with the donation of a can or cans of food for the local food bank.

December class schedule is as follows:
Monday and Friday morning         7:15 – 8:15
Tuesday and Thursday morning    8:30 – 9:30
Wednesday evening                5:30-6:30

• Remember I said Kevin Ranker is the first person the island has sent to Olympia for ages…Mary Blevins correctly noted that islander Jim Fox served as a state representative in 1987. Thanks, Mary!

• There’s an open mike at the Rumor Mill this weekend on Friday from 7-10pm.

That's the sign at the front of Bison Gallery....

• I know you always plan ahead…that’s one of the things I like about you. Roche Harbor does, too, which is why they have a lottery for marina slips on the Fourth of July weekend. Need to check in? Here’s more about all that, including the link to the form you’ll need:

We love having you as our guest for July 4th! Over the years, the demand for the very popular Roche Harbor July 4th moorage reservations in the marina has exceeded the space we have available. Roche Harbor likes to be fair to all our marina patrons and so, after many conversations with patrons, management and visitors we are going to repeat what we have done for the last couple of years and have another reservation lottery. Click here for the form & more information.

• Jeanne Hyde wants to remind you & me that the Holiday Tours to the Top of Lime Kiln Lighthouse are this Sunday, December 12th from 1:00 to 4:00. Hot cider, home baked goodies, take a trip to the top of the lighthouse and more!  Lots of fun for everyone and it’s free too! This is put on by Lime Kiln Park and Whale Museum Volunteers.

• Have you signed up for The Whale Museum’s Black & White Night next week? I went last year & it was great – here’s the details.

• Ruth at waterworks gallery has a few friends coming over for a Girls’ Night Out tonight from 4-8pm – here’s the deal:

That's Jenny Atkinson, director of The Whale Museum, with treats for the folks who dropped by the Museum after the tree lighting last week...photo by Peggy Sue McRae

Waterworks Gallery invites you to enjoy a festive evening out. Join us for a glass of Cava and other indulgences.  Bring a friend!

Celebrate the season by viewing the newest artisan jewelry by Tana Acton, Lexi Bec, Dianne Coe, Kathleen Faulkner, James Minson, Janis Miltenberger and Tina Finneran. These assembled treasures range from the simplicity of silver earrings, wire cuffs to constructed necklaces from silver, gold and glass. Dianne & Kathleen will be at the party.

While at the gallery, enjoy the indulgences of these services:
Mirabella Skin Care – Mary Brooke Barger, licensed aesthetician
Wholistic Health Options – Deb Langhans, therapeutic reflexologist
Lavendera Day Spa – Chair massage
If you fall in love with a piece, fill out a “wish list” and the gallery staff will contact your loved ones with this information.

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