Around the island….

Camryn & the good folks from Heritage Farm bring good food to the Farmers Market each Saturday...the Market will run till the last weekend in October at its outside spot at Brickworks from 10am-1pm each Saturday....

Lots going on! Let’s check in:

• The Backdoor Kitchen shows fall is really here: Noodle Bowl Monday starts on Monday, October 3rd! 11:30 to 2:30. See ya there!

• Blood Drive! Today at the Mullis Center! Noon-6pm – see you there!

Nancy Wight celebrates helping Amanda Brast sign up to vote earlier this month, after Amanda turned 18. The League of Women Voters have a busy month ahead, with signups & the Candidate Forum next week; Amanda has a busy one too, as she just started working at the Rocky Bay Cafe.

• At San Juan Supplements, Jerry & Dennis have a deal to tell you about:

We’re offering a $60 per year membership that gives you up to 40% off on our high quality vitamins and supplements by NOW Foods and wholesale pricing on all sports nutrition products. If you’re not happy with a NOW Foods product, you can bring it back for a full refund!

Come see us at San Juan Supplements and sign up!!! (360)370-5570 or drop by: 335 Argyle Ave.

• Time to get back in the pool! Here’s more from Amy:

Hi Ian, There’s so much going on at the pool this fall!

American Red Cross Guard Start is a program for youth 11-14 who are interested in learning water safety and leadership skills that will prepare them for future lifeguard classes…and life in general! Tuesday, October 4 noon – 3 (it’s a half day for public school kids.) $20, bring your suit and towel, feel free to come right after school and eat your lunch at the Club.

After School at the Pool. Our next Monday set of 4 lessons and pool time begins October 10, but we’ll skip the Halloween lesson and go a week longer.  The Wednesday session begins October 12. $40.  Classes for all levels of school age kids.

American Red Cross Lifeguarding re-cert practice begins in October with testing in early November–hopefully!

For more information or to register, call 378-4449 or contact Amy Wynn at swim (at) sanjuanislandfitness.com

Scott says things are happening at Paradise Lanes these days...photo by Tamara Weaver

• There’s a lot going on at the bowling alley this fall – here’s more from the Update’s Tamara Weaver:

Stopped by Paradise Lanes to watch some pins fall and ask Scott how the leagues are doing.   He tells me it’s not too late to join in on the fun.  There are still a few spots available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights.  Or, bowl on Monday nights for $22 and enjoy pizza and a pitcher of pop for $20!

As Scott says, for the rainy months ahead, the physical and social interaction is the best gig in town!

• Jill from the League of Women Voters reminds us the Forum is next week:

The Candidates’ Forum for San Juan Island: Monday October 3, Friday Harbor Middle School Commons Room, 5:30p-7:30p. Invitations have been issued to the candidates for the contested positions of School Board Director 3, School Board Director 5, Park and Rec Commissioner 5; Pro and Con speakers for the Land Bank and Solid Waste ballot measures.

The scoreboard tells the tale with 2 minutes left in last night's Orcas/Friday Harbor soccer game here on the island. The girls head for LaConner tomorrow, then play at Meridian this Saturday. Photo by Ted Strutz.

• Sounds like you’ll be able to hear this one when you go by school – here’s more from Debbi Fincher:

Just thought I’d share with you that the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition’s Youth Leadership Summit is tomorrow at FHMS/FHHS for the students. Kenya is returning with 400 drums for an assembly to build on our theme… which as you may know is Unity in Community!

If you feel the earth move or feel the beat pulsing approximately 9:20am-10:15am in the morning…  It’s a good chance it’s the jam with Kenya and students. If you want to come and “feel” it for yourself… we’ll see you there. We’ll take pictures if you can’t make it and send them to you.

Thanks again for your support of the SJIPC and the programs we can bring to our community. It’s a very exciting day tomorrow! The Summit will start at 8am with breakfast and continue through the day. The highlight might be the 400 drum jam with Kenya, but for some it might be the breakout sessions they participate in throughout the day. Their team building skills will be sharpened, new friendships will be made and a sense of community will reach new heights at this Summit!

Thanks again, Debbi

• Bonnie Turman is set for her fall classes here’s more:

Creative Passions craft supply house (FH) is offering crafting classes starting in October for those of you who want to learn some new skills or brush up some old ones. For class schedule and details visit… http://www.creativepassionsbt.com/

This bit of madrona bark got caught in the spider web on its way to the ground..love the autumn colors, don't you?

• The Update’s Tamara Weaver reports on where the Robin’s Nest is, now:

I discovered Robin Zemek’s now nesting just a couple doors up the street from her old location of 15 years—perfectly nestled under the “Spring Tree” at 310 Spring Street.  Robin tells me she’s tickled with the new location, and she’s “shakin’ things up a bit.”  Here’s to another 15 years, Robin!

Drop by & check out Robin at her new place!...photo by Tamara Weaver

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