Around the island…

Some people were closed yesterday because of the weather, and some like Skip & Mildred at Cattle Point Rock & Topsoil were frozen shut. 🙂

As folks dig out from the leftover snow, and try & imagine what the weather report means for tomorrow, with a high of 43 & a 90% chance of snow (sounds slushy, but I guess you can’t say “90% chance of slush”), let’s look around & see what’s up:

• If  you live in town, the walking’s good & the driving is a bit funky in places (everything IS still frozen, in case you didn’t notice), and it reminds me that Stephen Wright once said we really don’t need cars because “everything is within walking distance if you have the time.”

So…take the time, and take it easy.

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Basketball news: That's Coach Mo Woodward with the 7/8th grade girls. She tells me the girls placed 2nd in the Chelsey Ebert Tournament in the Bellingham area last weekend. Way to go, girls!

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• Kirk at Isle Be Jammin’ has guitars:

Need an inexpensive, but very playable acoustic guitar? I have several in my store, even have a “lefty” …. need the space….come check ’em out!

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• Heard that Elizabeth & Chris Schubert had twins on Monday – welcome, Caelyn Marie and Sara Lorraine Schubert!

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It's this weekend!

• This weekend, it’s the return of the Winter Carnivale to the Community Theatre – I just checked, and Friday night’s soldout show is still scheduled, and I wanted to let you know there are still tickets available for Saturday & Sunday’s shows. Here’s more from Jan at the theatre:

Winter Carnivale Time!

Back by popular demand, The Birthday Boy returns to highlight the opening of the three-day 2012 Winter Carnivale in the Whittier Theatre THIS Friday, January 20 at
7:30 pm.

This original neo-burlesque musical, written by co-producers Mary Lou Mills and Lina Downes, premiered in 2011 to a sold-out audience. Nicholas Zervas and Patti Bair reprise their popular roles in this adults-only play featuring Seattle stars from The Can Can Club, including dancers Danny and Sylvain Boulet and aerialist Michele Francis.

Please note: you must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by a parent to attend Friday night’s performance.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
While Friday evening centers on comedy, Saturday evening (7:30 pm) and Sunday afternoon (2:00 pm) take on a more classical tone with a performance art and musical program.  Island and Seattle-based dancers, musicians and singers will share the stage, including performances from pianist Stella Joh and harpist Mark Anderson.  A new ballet choreographed by Downes for Dance Workshop II dancers and former Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre ballerina Leslie Lott will delight all members of the family! Islanders Julie Hagn, Jolie Loucks and performance artist Cynthia Church are also featured.

Buy Now on line! or Box Office hours are 11 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Friday and 11 am to 2 pm on Saturday.

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• This weekend, there’s this talk about Chronic Pain – here’s more from Michael Wingren:

Greetings!  I am leading a discussion on treating chronic pain and the new state law limiting dosing and requiring off island pain consultation.  It will include representatives from Inter Island Medical Center, San Juan Healthcare Associates, Friday Harbor Drug, Compass Chemical Dependency services and patient perspectives. It will take place this Saturday 1/21/12 at 3:30-5:00 pm at the library’s community room.  All interested persons are welcome to attend.  Thanks for including this in your calendar of events!

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•  A friend tells me there’s another lost dog – can you help? Here’s the deal:

Found…a big black dog wandering near Cattle Point Road and Burton Lane. Long haired, maybe a lab/border collie mix. Collar but no license and no tags. Very sweet and friendly guy. He is at the animal shelter and would love to go home. Thanks.

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Laura, in action...

• This will be fun – you’ve heard Laura Chorba singing & playing guitar with the Local Harvest Band, The Sliders, and more – this weekend she has a solo show – here’s more:

Coming out of hibernation……..just in time for the snow apparently! Singer songwriter Laura Lee Chorba debuts her solo performance at the Rumor Mill On Sunday the 22nd from 6:00 till 9:00pm. She says, “ I have added many new songs to my set lists, new material from Jason Mraz, John Mayer and Averil Lavign, as well as some classic songs from artists like Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr and Peter Frampton. I can’t wait to share them with everyone!”

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• Good to hear this is happening – here’s more from Cathy Cole:

Have you noticed that the island is getting a lighter? Have you seen some islanders who look healthier and happier? Well, that’s because Weight Watchers is here and is working! Since the group started a year and a half ago, we’ve lost a total of over 2400 pounds! Several have become lifetime members. Some have stopped taking blood pressure and diabetes medications. Best of all, we have developed a great support group that meets Thursdays at 8:15am at the Islander’s Bank Administration Building Community Room.

We are starting a new session in February that offers a monthly pass for $39.95! This is about $2 less per week than the old price! That includes FREE online Weight Watchers E-Tools! Ellen and Sandy are our leaders who come over from America every week. They are THE BEST!

So, if you are ready, come visit on a Thursday and see what all the losing is about!

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That's Coho's Chief Chef Bill Messick and Sofie enjoying a snowy morning at the Quarry on Tuesday....

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