‘Twas the day before Thanksgiving….

Lots to check out – let’s see what’s up:

• Yesterday was the anniversary of the passing of President John F. Kennedy forty-eight years ago…I liked it when he said:

Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past – let us accept our own responsibility for the future.

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• Got the word from Lisa Anderson & Nancy Young:

The San Juan Island Public Schools Foundation is pleased to announce a $500.00 donation from the high school age Lions Club group, the  San Juan Leos. President of the student club Audrey Olshefsky presents the check to SJIPSF’s president Lisa Anderson.

Money will be used to support the Friday Harbor High School Arts program. This is the third year that the Leos Club has generously donated during the Foundation’s annual fundraiser – it is a wonderful example of students helping students.

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• 33rd Annual Holiday Market: Just in case you didn’t know (which means you’ve been living under a rock, or are new to the island, or just weren’t paying attention): The Island’s Artisans Fair (sometimes called the Arts Bazaar, or the Holiday Bazaar, or the Holiday Marketplace, or the arts & crafts thing at the elementary school) is happening this Friday & Saturday, starting at 10am each day.

Great place to see friends & drink cider & see what everyone’s been making.

See ya there!

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• Brian & Carolyn at Sandpebble have a sale:

Sale! Sale! Sale! Don’t miss our Day after Thanksgiving Sale. 20% off storewide and two overflowing 50% off racks! Extended hours for the early birds 8am-6pm. Stop on by and check some items off your list!

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• Need food ideas? Wondering what’s really in the turkey? Looking for great recipes? Check out Hobbes’ blog.

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• Meanwhile, it’ll be fun at the Vineyards on Saturday – here’s more from Aunde:

Toast to the Holiday Spirit with San Juan Vineyards!

Join us in the winery for a barrel tasting of 2010 Sangiovese, 2010 Merlot, and a taste from the tank of our newly fermented Pinot Gris on Saturday, November 26, from 12:00 pm til 4:00 pm. Meet winemaker Chris Primus and take advantage of holiday wine and merchandise specials. Shuttle from Piano and Wine Tasting Room, 55 Spring Street, Friday Harbor to Winery at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 pm. Shuttle from Winery to Friday Harbor at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.

$10 fee includes wine tastings and logo glass or Free with $50 purchase. Free for Wine Club Members in good standing.

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• It’s always good to hear from a friend – Britt Arneson left the island  a summer ago so she could sing all the way between here, Montana & Alaska…and now she’s kinda close this weekend. Here’s more:

How’s the coffee shop life treating ya? My Aunt Lorie emailed me to remind me to let you know that I’m playing a folk music show in Anacortes at the Brown Lantern on Black Friday, November 25th, starting at 9:30pm. No cover charge.

I’m not going to make it the island because I’m just really busy and it’s a quick trip to see my mother but Lorie thought you would put a mention on the San Juan Update for folks who might be shopping on the mainland that day and want to catch some tunes before the last ferry. I’m living in Missoula right now & almost done with my new CD. Canyon is doing great, he loves it there!

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• It’s that time of year! Nancy Young (and the Class of 2012) report:

The Friday Harbor High School Senior Class is selling beautiful 24” deluxe Holiday Wreaths again this year.

This is a fundraiser for the drug and alcohol free Grad Night party in June 2012. All proceeds go directly to fund this event! Wreaths will be available at the Islands Artisans Fair this Friday and Saturday, or call Nancy Young at 317-1755. Cost is $25.00 per wreath and includes a beautiful bow and delivery.

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• Have you seen Coldwell Banker‘s Merri Ann Simonson‘s real estate report for the third quarter for the island – this is how you stay in touch with the trends! Check it out here.

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• The Whale Museum’s online store has everything 20% off till the 28th! Here’s more.

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• Checking out the island, Tamara Weaver reports the Mystical Mermaid is off to a good start & dinner last Sunday was great:

Perveyors of whimsy and fantasy, Rebekah & Brian Moore are enjoying their new locale on Spring Street, conveniently located just down from Brian’s stepmom Claudia’s biz, Island Studios. The proud owners are also proud parents of four kids: Owen (1), Landon (3), Chloe (7) and Wyatt (9), and still have the passion and energy to create a store filled with unique gifts (many locally-crafted), like hand-blown glass ornaments, sea glass jewelry, greeting cards, incense, tarot cards, and cool rocks and fossils for you rock hounds!  Come on in for an intuitive reading or to check out the huge salt water fish tank they’re setting up in the back of the store!

Meanwhile, Jon and I followed our noses to the high school cafeteria Sunday afternoon to see what was going on, and captured warm aromas and welcoming smiles at the annual Free Turkey Dinner prepared for the 25th year by founders Dan and Donna Miller.

The dedicated troop of volunteers prepared a stellar meal for all who entered and had a great time doing it.

Some of the volunteers I met included Dan and Donna Miller, Alisha, Faith, David, Luke, and Joy Miller, Anne and Larry Hamilton, Jean Hutchins, Michele Lucian, and Cara Slee.

Great meal – thanks!

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