Island news….

Two days ago at American Camp, Kevin Holmes came across this mom & her kits...click on the picture to see an enlarged version!

Hope your day is off to a sunny start – let’s look around:

• The graduation for Friday Harbor High is at 5pm this year on Saturday – see you there! And… tomorrow is graduation at Skagit Valley College – San Juan Center at 2pm, and Griffin Bay High is on Sunday.

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• Give blood today at the Mullis Center! Noon till six!

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Yesterday about 20 excited kids descended on the IMA (Islands Museum of Art) to explore the art of Steve Harrold (his exhibit runs till July 10th & it's pretty cool, if you haven't seen it)...the kids had an hour of activities, including a scavenger hunt. That's Lucy & her buddies figuring it all out...the afternoon was set up by IMA director Jennifer Elise & art teacher Leisha Holmes, with the help of a bunch of parents.

• All over the island this month, it’s time for getting out  – here’s a camp that’ll be fun. Here’s more from Courtney Oldwyn:

Join the fun this summer at Dirt Stompers Horse Camp at Blazing Tree Ranch!

Our campers will learn all the basics of horsemanship from feeding and care to grooming and handling. They’ll also participate in daily riding activities, arts and crafts, games, nature activities and a visit to Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm.

During the week of June 27 – July 1 we are offering local island children the chance to come to camp at half price!

Camp runs Mon-Fri 9:00am – 1:00pm during all of July and August. Open to children ages 5 yrs and older. No horse experience necessary, though we can definitely accommodate kids with prior horse experience.  Call us at (360) 378-1364 or blazingtreeranch (at) gmail.com today!

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That's Mark & Sharon at a graduation party last night - congrats, Mark!

• Karie from San Juan Healthcare reports that Dr. Fishaut has been honored – here’s more:

Dr. Mark Fishaut, pediatrician at San Juan Healthcare since 2004, has earned the American Medical Association’s Physician Recognition Award with Distinction for the years 2011-2014. The AMA requires at least 270 hours of continuing medical education in order to qualify for this honor. Dr. Fishaut has concentrated his educational efforts in areas that are relevant to pediatric practice on our Island. This includes general pediatrics, adolescent medicine, sports medicine, orthopedics, behavioral medicine and child and adolescent psychiatry. The certificate recognizes a personal commitment to career-long continuing professional development for the benefit of our community.

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This puppy is ready to drive onto the ferry on Sunday at midday, after her owner gets back with coffee from The Doctor's Office coffeehouse.

• Kirk Fuhrmeister has another cool show set for tomorrow – here’s the scoop:

TIMES ARE A’CHANGING BENEFIT CONCERT
featuring Boundless State and Spring Street Performance Troupe.

Isle be Jammin’ is proud to present the third in a series of “in house concerts” featuring superb local and regional talent. Thursday June 9th from 7-9:30pm we will be entertained and amazed by a group of young musicians and their maestro Grisha Krivchenia. The group of 8 performers will be featured as soloists, and combinations of shared talent. The band “Boundless State” features graduating seniors and are truly a dynamic prodigy band with amazing talents and terrific ensemble sound!  Proceeds  from this concert will benefit college-bound members of the troup.

Tickets are on sale at Isle be Jammin’ for $10 each. We can seat 50 people comfortably, so it is highly recommended to purchase tickets before the day of the show!

Please call 378 5151 for further details. We accept credit cards over the phone for “will call” pick up.

Thanks in advance for supporting local live music!  And  please remember Isle be Jammin’  Performer’s Showcase will be hosting  talented/accomplished musicians/ poets/ spoken word artists regularly. If you or someone you know would like to be a featured performer, contact Kirk soon. Share your talent! People will love you for it!

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I love the way Tom Shultz has raised his monitor in his office....

• Robin at the Vistors Bureau says the islands are in the news (kinda) again – here’s more:

Friday Harbor is featured in the current issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine.

The popular magazine Every Day with Rachael Ray features Friday Harbor and the Pig War Picnic in a feature article entitled “Happy Birthday America: The Best Red, White & Boom(!) Celebrations.” The article appears in the June/July issue on newsstands now and includes a photo of the Kiwanis Club’s picnic banner in the 4th of July parade. The San Juan Historical Museum and Friday Harbor House are also mentioned in the article.

Destinations from around the country were considered for the article and eight were chosen.  Friday Harbor is #4 on a list that also includes Juneau (AK), Bristol (RI), Roswell (NM), Atlanta (GA), Napa (CA), Savannah (GA) and Naperville (IL)

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