Around the island…

The sun goes down on Halloween night....photo by Kevin Holmes

Hey, good morning to you! Looks like it’s gonna be a great one – let’s look around & see what’s happening:

• Guess I got it wrong – I thought the Wolverines were eliminated from the football playoffs last weekend, but that was just a seeding game…so Friday Harbor High plays Vashon here at 5:30pm this Friday. This is great! The football season continues! Go get ’em, Wolverines!

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Mary and the crew at Kings Market welcomed a mob of trick or treaters on Monday - even Superman!

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• You’ve heard & you’ve planned – the Farmers’ Market moves inside this weekend – drop by FHHS from 10am-1pm in the commons. See you there!

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Carolyn Mark tonight at the Rumor Mill...

• Tonight, it’s Carolyn Mark at the Rumor Mill. This is gonna be special. Here’s more about the Canadian-raised singer who added Friday Harbor to her tour…show starts at 7pm. (Here’s her website.)

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• Got a note from Jim Maya wondering why Zylstra Lake was drained….anybody know? Drop me a line & then we’ll know…

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• Glenda Edwards posts a piece from Kathy Edwards on her blog about domestic violence as her contribution to DV Awareness Month last month…here’s the posting.

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• Barb & John Jensen mention that the Audubon Club meets this Saturday, Nov 5th on San Juan Island at The Whale Museum and it begins at 11:30 and will end at 2pm so folks from other islands can catch the ferry home. Contact Barb at 378-3068 or skylark (at) rockisland.com for more information!

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• As part of the world hitting 7 billion people, the BBC offers this…start by putting in your birthdate: click here.
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Great pictures by Alan...

• Here’s a great chance to get you pet’s photo taken by a great photographer – Alan does super work! Here’s more:

Photographic portrait artist Alan Niles is returning for a pet and family portrait event this weekend Novemer 5 and 6th.  Alan’s work is on display at Friday Harbor Pet supply, Lisa Holt dog training, Island Vet, Loving Hands Grooming, Lisa’s Grooming Place, Pampered Pets, The Bean Coffee, and Island Studios. as well as over a hundred homes on the island.

Part of the proceeds support Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor.  There is no session fee and no obligation to purchase.  Prices start at 25 for a 5×7.  Alan will show you a variety of portraits and you can choose as many or as few as you like.  Many clients enjoy a canvas wall portrait of their pet or family and those start at 175,00.  Give Alan a call for more information and you can see more samples online at www.AnimalPlanetPhotography.com   Don’t delay this will be the last chance for a portrait by Alan this year! Call 360 480 5000 for more info.

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