Thursday…what’s new

The westside, in the sun...photo by Michael Feist

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

• Want to make your PC move faster? Try this.

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From the LWV: Remember to vote! And remember - TRY! That's Diane (left), Doris, Carlys, and Marty....

• The good folks at the League of Women Voters check in:

The local chapter of the League of Women Voters has produced a flyer for public distribution called They Represent You or the “TRY”.

The “TRY” contains names and contact information of elected officials pertinent to San Juan County residents, from the President of the United States, federal congressional members, state congressional members to local elected officials.  Task leaders for the project, League of Women Voters members Diane Martindale and Marty Huleatte (far left and far right), both of San Juan Island, are shown offering the “TRY’s” to San Juan County Elections Supervisor Doris Schaller and Elections Assistant Carlys Allen (left and right center).

The “TRY’s” are available at no cost at the elections office in Friday Harbor and at all the county public libraries.  The League of Women voters is a non-partisan organization and encourages all registered voters to vote by November 8th.

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Sad days - heard that Shannon & Tim's always cheerful golden retriever Chester passed away this week...he's going to be much missed.

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• It’s this week – here’s more from Pam Herber:

A reminder . . .

The Writers’ Café open mic will be held from 5:00 – 6:30pm at
The Bean on Friday, November 4th.
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.

Is anyone interested in taking on the National Writing Month challenge this month? I’m looking for fellow nanowrimos to write with. Send an email my way if you want to join me ([email protected]). Go to the official website for info: www.nanowrimo.org

See you at Writers’ Café!

Pam Herber (472-1442)

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Island Rec's Teen Halloween Party moved to the bowling alley this year, with food by The Banry Café...and it was a blast. Sally tells me over 300 kids dropped by for fun & free pizza & costumes & bowling & games....and it was a blast. Photo by Tamara Weaver.

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• This weekend, there’s going to be a special presentation at Skagit Valley College – here’s the scoop from Lee Sturdivant:

You’re invited to a free community forum
SuperCitizens: How Corporations
Claimed the Rights of People
An Interactive Presentation on Corporate Personhood
Facilitated by Brian Gunn of Involved Democracy
The US Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision gives undue influence in electoral politics to giant multi-national corporations and is having a devastating effect on social, economic and environmental justice in America. Join this interactive presentation to learn about the historical underpinnings of corporate personhood. Participate in defining the scope of the problem we face and help decide how we can work together to put electoral power back into the hands of the People.
Saturday, November 5, 2-5pm
Skagit Valley College – Community Room
221 Weber Way
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Involved Democracy (http://involveddemocracy.org/) is a partner of Move To Amend

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• The dinner of the year is tomorrow! Do you have your tickets? Here’s more:

The Whale Museum’s 3rd Annual
“Black & White Night” Dinner Event

Friday, November 4, 2011, there will be a Delicious Dinner Event! The Whale Museum’s 3rd annual “Black and White Night” will be held at Friday Harbor House on San Juan Island. The unique event will feature Chef Greg Atkinson, noted author, culinary instructor and former chef of the Friday Harbor House. Also featured is Kyle Nicholson, the Chef behind The Bluff Restaurant and Innkeeper of Friday Harbor House.

This progressive dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception in The Bluff Restaurant with dinner served in the San Juan Room. The evening will conclude with a Dessert Celebration in The Whale Museum’s Gallery. The gourmet menu features: hors d’oeuvres (Local Chieftain Potato Pierogi with Onion Marmalade; Melted Leek and Mint Tart with Duck Confit; and Caponata on a Parmesan Crisp); followed by dinner starting with Cauliflower Bisque topped with fried Brussels leaves and pumpkin seed oil and an Island Green Salad with seasonal raw vegetables and roasted shallot vinaigrette. Entrée choices include Chef Atkinson’s Pear Shaped Poussin with Forest Mushroom Filling or Chef Nicholson’s Seasonal Squash Risotto with baby pumpkin, maple glazed sunchokes and hazelnut dust. Wine from Northwest Totem Cellars will be served with dinner. Dessert will include offerings of local Stone Fruit Bread Pudding with Ginger Crème Anglaise and Garden Mint as well as Calabot Dark Chocolate Mousse with a Hazelnut Financier and Toasted Marshmallow.
Autographed memento recipe booklets will be given to each attendee. As for attire, to celebrate the orcas, attendees are encouraged to wear black and/or white…but it is not necessarily a tuxedo night!
Sponsors of the event include: Friday Harbor House, Islanders Bank, Islanders Insurance, Key Bank, Northwest Totem Cellars, Swanberg-Judkins Insurance, and Whidbey Island Bank.
The cost is $80 per person or $150 per couple which includes the reception with cash bar, sit down dinner with wine, and a dessert celebration. Seating is limited. Reservations can be made in The Whale Museum’s store or by calling (360) 378-4710 ext. 30. This year-end celebration is a fundraiser for the Museum’s education and research programs.
www.whalemuseum.org

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