Newscap: Tuesday

There’s a lot going on, mon:

• Yep, the San Juan Islands’ Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count is this weekend – here’s more, on their Facebook page.

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• It’s happening Thursday – here’s more from Teri & Skip (and you’re invited!):

Be Chic Boutique Christmas Bash!
Don’t Miss our annual Christmas Bash!
Thursday, Dec. 15th, 5pm to 8pm

Bring along your partners and friends to enjoy the musical talents of Bob Leytze and Mike Adams (the Duotones, Be Chic’s Original Dress Shop Boys), Rhiana Franklin, Katie Lanphere, and friends all playing in the shop while sipping wine, munching on holiday snacks and of course shopping! Upon arrival you will draw a coupon for a discount of 30%, 40%, or 50% off purchases on party night! Gift wrapping will be available as well as a Christmas wish list. See you there 🙂

Merry Christmas from all of us at Be Chic!!
Thank you to our awesome customers who make doing business a real pleasure!
Teri McPadden

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• I know I’m heading for Felicity’s when someone needs something good to eat:

Celebrate the season with sweet and  savory treats from Felicitations

Did you know that Felicity does more, much more, than just cakes? For the holiday season, there are many delicious options available such as hors d’oeurves platters, gift boxes filled with seasonal treats and tied with a ribbon to create a spectacular food tower (the perfect hostess gift!), artfully decorated christmas cookies and dessert buffets. Celebrate the season with sweet and savory treats from Felicitations. (360)317-5961
www.cakesbyfelicitations.com • 317-5961

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• This will be wonderful – Susan Osborn is coming to San Juan Island to perform (with Ritambhara Tyson & Carolyn Cruso) for her 22nd annual Christmas Concert at St. David’s Church on the 17th at 2pm – here’s more.

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• This is a big show, coming this weekend – here’s more from Kirk:

CD Release Winter Solstice Concert

“Celtic and Balkan tunes & seasonal songs, strings plucked, pipes & woodwinds & drums will fire up the longest night of the year!”

with Stanley Greenthal Ensemble

Come celebrate the Winter Solstice with the release of Stanley Greenthal’s new album, First Song, a collection of original songs and instrumentals from Scotland, Brittany, Greece and Turkey.  Stanley sings and plays a constellation of strings (guitar, bouzouki, Greek and Turkish lutes) with an exciting ensemble of musicians who are featured on First Song: Greek multi-instrumentalist and singer Christos Govetas on clarinet and oud; uilleann piper, flute and whistle player Eliot Grasso from Eugene, Oregon, and Kip Greenthal’s harmony vocals and percussion.  Please join us for a very special evening of music not ordinarily heard at most holiday concerts.

Sunday, December 18th – 7:00 pm • Isle Be Jammin’
Tickets: $10, on sale at the Isle Be Jammin’store or by phone: (360) 378-5151
The ensemble….

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• Last Farmers’ Market of the year – this Saturday at the high school at 10am!

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• Yvonne Buijs-Mancuso told me last week there were a few special open houses this weekend – here’s the deal:

Several Studio Tour Artists are welcoming the public to visit their studios this Sunday, December 18th, from 10 – 1:00pm for a special Holiday Open House.

Open Studios:    
Spaulding Studio (Pastels & Photography), 1713 Cattle Point Rd., 378-5594
Darlene Nixon (Glass Jewelry) 163 Elena Dr., 378-1353
Yvonne Buijs-Mancuso (Encaustic Painting & Art Glass), 1296 Wold Rd., 378-6725
Beth Hetrick (Acrylic Painting), 146 Saddle Rd., 378-8375
Peter Fromm (Photography),Deer Harbor Marina, Orcas, 378-8378

Come on by and  explore our workspaces, enjoy the artwork and share in some holiday cheer and refreshments!

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Claire & Ed Kelm with Bob and Kathie Ward get together at Roche Harbor’s Block Party last Saturday evening, right before the Roche Harbor Lighted Boat Parade. Photo by Cyndi Brast.

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• Got this nice note from Tina Tielmann to share:

Hello, We’d like to thank everyone who donated their items, time and support to make Karina Serna’s Flea Market benefit sale a success. With everyone’s help we raised $1166 in 4 short hours at Saturdays Dec 10th Flea Market. We also want to thank all of you that have contributed to the benefit account at Islanders Bank. So far that account has received $1737 in donations to help pay medical bills for past and future treatment and surgery related to her breast cancer.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
The Friends of Karina Serna and Family

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This is a photo of the adult players from last week. From left to right, top row: Carl, Hank, Charlie, Anders, Mike, Bruce; middle row: Jacob, John, Skip, Monika, Keith; in front: Jeff, Tony. (Click for a bigger picture!) Monika has more:

We’re having another fantastic roller hockey season through Island Rec at the Fairgrounds on Tuesday nights!

There’s two different age groups of youth hockey from 5:30-6:30 and 6:30-7:30 with great coaching help from several of the adult players. Adults play from 7:30-9:00. All skill levels are welcome to any session, with pads, sticks, and helmets provided. All you need is roller blades! You can also practice your skating skills Saturday nights at the Fairgrounds through Island Rec’s open skate.

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