What’s happening….

Crow, looking for leftover picnic food at Jackson's Beach....photo by Update wildlife photographer Josie Byington

Let’s look around the island & see what’s up:

• The new Lavendera Massage Center is starting a Speakers Support Group at Lavendera 10am-12pm on Monday for folks who want to give talks about mind-body-spirit topics at the place….call 378-3637 for more info!

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• Just checked….Judith’s phone at the Barking Bird, 378-3647, is 378-DOGS. She tells me she tried for bird, woof, and bark, but they were all taken.

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• I know you were wondering – Judy reports that the Elwha on the Rocks drink goes like this:

Hi Ian.  The drink is equal parts Meyer’s Rum Creme and Meyer’s Rum over ice.  The Meyer’s Rum Creme can be found on eBay.  We found this recipe in The Spokesman-Review article dated November 10, 1983.

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• The next one is this Saturday:

KNOW YOUR ISLAND WALK, FEB. 25, 2012, 1-4pm.

Meet Boyd Pratt, local historian and author, to walk from the Roche Harbor Hotel to the Mausoleum, learning history of the area. Meet in front of Roche Harbor Hotel.  Park on lower road that leads to the boat ramp and market.  Length is 2mi. R/T.  Terrain is paved road and wooded path.  Rating is easy-to-moderate. Dogs on leashes are welcome.  Rain or shine!

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• Jenny at the Whale Museum invites you to meet the guy taking Kari’s place with Soundwatch:

The Whale Museum invites you to a “meet & greet” with the new coordinator of Soundwatch, Eric Eisenhardt. It will be held on Wednesday, February 29th beginning at 4:30 p.m.  Eric joined The Whale Museum team in January and is working on plans for the 2012 season.   Eric will share his ideas for Soundwatch as well as discuss the important role of volunteers and supporters for this unique community-based program.

The evening will begin with a light reception, providing an opportunity for more informal conversation.  We hope you will join us to welcome Eric to our team.

Eric holds an M.S. from the University of Washington and a B.S. from Stanford. He brings a variety of experience and skills to the program plus he is a long-time islander. With over 15 years of experience, he has held positions with SeaDoc, Beam Reach, Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife – and even The Whale Museum, where he worked on marine bird surveys, the bottomfish recovery program, necropsies, and SeaSound.

The February 29 event is free and open to the public, although donations are encouraged.  For more information, call (360) 378-4710 ext. 30.

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• Help support the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor by attending the 4th Annual “Spay”ghetti Dinner on Tuesday Feb 28th. All proceeds benefit the shelter’s Spay/Neuter programs!

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