Around the isle…

In the window at Griffin Bay Bookstore....

Let’s get up-to-date with what’s going on ’round here…people gonna read this today & think all we do is eat around here:

• It’s the 30th, not this weekend (like I said earlier this week)….Remember I told you that on Saturday –  Pablito’s hosts Jesse Berube & Nickie Davis for an evening of ukeleles, fine food, and even better company.  The doors open at 8pm, music starts at 9. Next weekend!

The Baker Boys are getting ready for things at the Community Theatre on Saturday! Seated (L-R) Ted Soares, Howard Schonberger, David Ralston. Standing (L-R) Dave Nichols, Jim Specht, David Bayley, Don Pollard.

• Jan at the Community Theatre says here’s a way you can support the Theatre AND eat some pretty good stuff – here’s more:

Easter Goodies Offered at “Eggsquisite” Bake Sale

CATS annual Elegant Edibles “Eggsquisite” bake sale returns to San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Also returning this year are San Juan Island’s fabulous “Baker Boys,” who are still working their magic in the kitchen, sharing their culinary talents to help raise money for the Theatre’s audio and visual needs.

The Baker Boys include Tom Barrett–whose cheesecakes have sold for as much as $90 each at local auctions and will be available to order for $45 during the event– and The Journal of the San Juan Islands’ Howard Schonberger who will offer a cookie surprise.  Other Baker Boys are John Aberle, Paul Barger, David Bayley, Brad Brown, Jim Corenman, Frank Earle, Ed Greub, Frank Hastings, Chris Nelson, Dave Nichols, Rich Peterson, Don Pollard, David Ralston, Jim Schuman,Ted Soares, Jim Specht, Ron Thurman and Dave Vanderwal.

In addition to the Baker Boys’ treats, a variety of goodies prepared by CATS members and other volunteers will be available, including coffee cakes, breads and condiments (sauces, jams, jellies, etc.) — all just in time for those family holiday brunches on Sunday.

CATS members have also put together a “Company’s Coming” raffle basket to help out a busy host or hostess.  More than 20 items are in the basket, including a spiral cut ham, sparkling wine, fresh island coffee and a recipe box filled with CATS recipes.

This Saturday!

• The weekly Farmers Market moves outside this weekend (I know that’s the, like, tenth time I’ve mentioned it this week. Kind of excited.) See you there at the Courthouse from 10am-1pm!

• I hear Spring Street International School has an Open House on Wednesday – drop by & check out one of the gems of our little island.

• Looks like there’s a candidates’ meeting for folks who want to find out more about what’s involved in running for the school board at the Grange on Tuesday at 7pm next week. Call Laura Jo for details at 370-5915, or Tasha Frey. Three of the five spots are up for election this November.

• Nancy Fusare tells me she’s closing up after seven good years – here’s the details, with best wishes to her with her new beginnings:

I am happy to announce that although FIRST ESCROW LLC is closing its doors effective 4/30/2011 after seven years in business. I’ll be joining the Law Office of Stephanie Johnson O’Day as Escrow Administrator effective 5/2/2011.

I look forward to working with all of you or else seeing you around town! Thanks for your support over the past seven years. Here’s to new beginnings! Please note my new e-mail address will be sjoescrow (at) rockisland.com.

That's Judy with Susan (right) at Saturday Market last April....

• Last weekend, I was listening to Stuart McLeans’ The Vinyl Cafe on the CBC and the adventures of Dave in the hospital. Reminds me of Garrison Keillor with a Canadian twist…love it!

Stuart invites folks to submit their little essays & memories, and then reads ’em – this week, he’ll include a bit from islander & friend to us all Susan Grout (right). I don’t mind listening to the whole hour to see when her bit comes around – you can listen to the CBC station you pick up best from your house, or download the podcast here. Be careful…you’ll get hooked! And…way to go, Susan!

• The Second Annual Spring Sprint Triathalon (swimming, biking & running!) was last weekend, and it was cool to hear Brian won the guys’ side & Meghan took the women’s aprt….here are the results, as posted on San Juan Fitness’ website – and I’d say anyone who did it is a winner! See who you know in the list….

• Another chance to chow down: Ginny tells me:

4H Bits n Spurs Bake Sale is Saturday, April 23 at Market Place from 9 am to 3 pm.  We will have lots of treats for Easter and Spring!!!  Stop by to  up a dessert or savory for your Easter brunch or dinner. This is our most important fundraiser of the year.  It helps with clinics, education and fun events for the members and their horses!

• Get your picture in print & on the web & make the island look good! Here’s more from Robin:

San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Announces First Photo Contest

Amateur and professional photographers are invited to enter the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau’s first photo contest.  Deadline for submissions is May 13, with chosen images to be considered for use in the upcoming redesign of our website and other promotional materials.

Photos will be judged on their ability to communicate the subjects of residents and visitors enjoying the many activities and attractions on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands, as well as our “sense of place” and a more relaxed way of life in the Islands and on the water.

Three winners will be announced on May 27.  The grand prize recipient will win a fall/winter/spring getaway including two tickets aboard Kenmore Air from Seattle, two nights at Earthbox Motel & Spa in Friday Harbor, dinner for two at Coho Restaurant, and a gift basket from Pelindaba Lavender.  Second and third prize winners will receive San Juan Islands gift baskets full of items contributed by island businesses.  Photographs selected for the website will be credited on the website and contributing photographers will be eligible for inclusion in a special section of the website.

Contest rules, desired subject categories, specs, tips and prizes can be found at www.visitsanjuans.com/photocontest , a special page for the contest on the Visitors Bureau website.

• Are you going Easter Egg hunting this Sunday? There are hunts at Roche Harbor and at Jackson’s Beach…both at one pm. Here’s a little video that Josie & I made last year at the beach, which I’ve been going to since Shay & Cameron were five & three (yep, they graduate from college next year, and missed last year’s hunt because they had midterms….)
Here’s the show:

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