Just got this update from Deanna on the work at the airport – gonna look good when it’s done! Here’s more: Airport construction project Construction is underway at Friday Harbor Airport on a project to install a new emergency generator and electric vault along with other electric system improvements.  The contractor, Award Construction Inc., will  Continue Reading

It’s become an annual event that I look forward to – lunch at the dentist’s office. Check it out – you’re welcome to drop by!

Hey, just a quick note – I’m visiting my folks in Chattanooga, Tennessee & you probably heard the news – a lot of flooding & the power’s out. I’ll be updating things over the next couple of days when I can find a connection, but probably we’ll keep a low profile till I’m back on  Continue Reading

Nancy Larsen from Griffin Bay has a special event to tell you about – featuring one of the island’s more distinguished gentlemen: Griffin Bay Bookstore and San Juan Island Library are co-sponsors of a special evening with islander &  Hollywood director Andrew V. McLaglen and film historian Stephen B. Armstrong on Saturday, September 3, 7:00  Continue Reading

• Let’s check what’s going on these days…. • Hey, I checked in with Scott at the bowling alley, and yes, it’s nearly time for leagues to get started! You can sign up as a team or individual – give Scott a call at 370-5667 extension #1, or drop by after midday & check in.  Continue Reading

Just got this note from Sandy Strehlou (sstrehlou (at) fridayharbor.org) – sounds fun: On Friday, October 28th, at 7pm the Library, The San Juan Island Visitors Bureau and the Town of Friday Harbor Historic Preservation Program are collaborating on a night of story-telling with the theme of island ghost stories and lore. The event will  Continue Reading

The classes start with Bill Ament on the 7th – here’s the deal: ZUMBA GOLD WITH BILL AMENT COMING TO SAN JUAN ISLAND!!! We are so excited to announce that we are introducing ZUMBA GOLD to the active older adult community, as well as for beginning participants, as part of our successful ZUMBA program.

Several of you noticed that I was able to shoot a picture of Thor’s book a couple of weeks ago in California…yep, I took a little trip to San Francisco, but of course ran into island things on the way. It was fun to visit with Kendra Keithcart Whitney (FHHS ’03) in Redding on the  Continue Reading