Around the island…

Ray Sheffer caught the rain on the flower just perfectly....thanks for sharing, Ray!

Let’s see what’s up around here:

• Pam wants to remind you….it’s this Friday!

The Writers’ Café open mic will be held from 5:00 – 6:30 PM at The Bean on Friday, October 7th. Bring your fiction, nonfiction or poetry to read or just show up to listen. Please show our appreciation for Eric and the staff at The Bean by purchasing from the menu of coffee and pastries and such. See you there!
Pam Herber
472-1442

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Morning thought....

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• Get to know your town better with Sandy this weekend:

Walking tour! An insider’s look at Friday Harbor’s historic downtown. Hear stories about some of the colorful people, organizations and businesses that shaped early Friday Harbor. Rain or shine. Walking shoes are recommended.

Date of Event: 10/08/2011
Times: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Meet at Memorial Park, at the intersection of Front and Spring streets, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
Contact: Sandy Strehlou, Town of Friday Harbor Historic Preservation Coordinator
Phone: (360) 378-2810
Admission: Free

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Paula's hands at work...photo by Jenn Furber

• It was inspiring to read Jenn Furber‘s visit with Paula West, which she posted in her well-written blog earlier – here, check it out! You’ll be glad you did!

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It was fun to catch these folks taking pictures of each other on the ferry....

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• Debbie at Roche Harbor says it’s time to sign up!

February 2-4, 2012 marks the Ninth Annual Salmon Classic Invitational at Roche Harbor Marine & Resort.

A three-day sport fishing event with 100 boat limit; daily cannon starts; 3 nights of hosted dinners and prizes awarded all under cover in the Derby Headquarters in beautiful Roche Harbor Resort. With over $30,000 dollars in cash & prizes this event brings out fishermen from all walks of life to fish our island waters. Cash Prizes include $10,000 First Place; $5,000 Second Place; $3000 Third Place; $2,000 4^th place; $1,000 5^th place; $2,000 Mystery Fish and $2,000 Best Boat Total weight ~ all in CASH!! In addition Roche Harbor draws, by boat, a free entry into the next year’s derby, must be present to win.

Each night donated prizes are drawn from the Northwest’s favorite fishing tackle and accessory companies ie.  Frabill; Scotty; Shimano; Laminglass; Simrad; Berkely. In addition, each Angler qualifies for the grand prize drawing: A top of the line Sport Fishing Boat package as a part of the Northwest Marine Trade Association Derby Series!  Derby entries are limited to 100 boats with 4 anglers per vessel. $700.00 per boat (plus sales tax $54.60), which includes moorage and angler’s dinner all three nights, with Roche Harbor’s Finest Prime Rib Dinner on first night of Registration.

This derby has sold out the past 6 years ~ !

For more information & derby registration packets please contact Debbie Sandwith or Debi Frazier,  Roche Harbor Market, at 360-378-5562 or email at [email protected].

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It was awesome to see Enso playing for the Scupture Park as part of Artstock last weekend!

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• JB Herren & Glenda Edwards offer these two gun safety classes this weekend – here’s more:

Greetings from Northwest Safety First!

We are offering the Utah CFP & Oregon CHL class on Saturday, October 8th in Friday Harbor.  If you travel and wish you could carry a firearm in more of the places you visit, this fall is a great time to add a non-resident Utah Concealed Firearm Permit to your wallet/purse.  The Utah (non-resident) Concealed Firearm Permit is recognized in more than 30 other states through reciprocal contract with Utah.  You can also add a non-resident Oregon Concealed Handgun License.  This is very important if you travel to, or through, Oregon since no reciprocity exists between Oregon and any other state.  Then you’ll be ready for hitting the open roads this holiday season with safety and security.  We also offer the Handgun Safety & Skills class on the same day for those that are interested in reviewing or expanding their firearm safety knowledge and not in need of the concealed carry permit at this time.  We schedule these classes once a month somewhere on the mainland, however we only have this class on-island once or twice a year.

Defensive Handgun Safety & Skills on Sunday, October 9th in Friday Harbor.  This is defensive handgun training you can bet your life on!  A highly informative, full day, of SOLID training for hands-on, thinking-on-your-feet scenarios, creating a dynamic learning experience!!!  Includes classroom as well as range time.  This is a skill-builder course, designed for the motivated student whom is dedicated to the serious choice/responsibility of firearm ownership.  We start the day in the classroom and outline the firearm safety and protocols for the day.  Then we head out to a private range for a full day of defensive handgun exercises.  This class is appropriate for both novice and seasoned shooters alike.

It is our greatest wish that no one ever finds themselves in a position of needing these skills!!!!  Be aware of your surroundings and avoid potential threats to you or your loved ones safety!

Be safe!  Be responsible!  Be skillful!  Be respectful!

Please pass this information on to friends and family that may be interested. You’ll find more information on our website www.NorthwestSafetyFirst.com   If you have any questions or would like to register please just give us a call at 360-378-1776.

Cheers,
JB & Glenda

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