As April moves on & May moves in…

It’s almost May Day, but there’s still a little going on in this little bit of the month that remains – let’s check:

• Charlie Anderson from the Community Foundation tells me the hospital‘s ribbon-cutting is set for November 17th, and the project is on-time & under budget – ready to serve folks come December.

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• Yep, it’s time for a new month…someone asked me at Saturday’s gig what was my song for this time of year. (You gotta have a song for each day, month, year & moment that comes along – helps keep ’em straight & deepens the roots they set down….)

So this is the one I pulled out – it’s Paul Simon’s April Come She Will – click here to hear it (and thanks, my friend, for listening!)

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• What do you mean, you missed the Good Lovelies on Saturday night? You missed a great show! (I got to see the second part of the show, and Caroline & Kerri & Sue were awesome!)

Here’s what they said on Twitter afterwards: “We were introduced to the beautiful community of Friday Harbor tonight – and it was stunning. Now, we just need to figure out how to get back here as often as possible :)”

Here’s a little video to give you an idea of the beautiful sounds they make (and yeah, they’re funny, too):

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• They’re back! Here’s more from Maureen & Matt – the ToothMobile is here the 4th & 5th, while you gotta get your tacos on Saturday! Here’s the whole deal:

FISH FOR TEETH brings ToothMobile back to San Juan Island.

Fish for Teeth, the local organization of commercial fishermen and local dental professionals, is bringing the ToothMobile back to Friday Harbor for the second time, and serving up fish tacos as well (Saturday ONLY).

The first visit of the ToothMobile to Friday Harbor in January completed nearly $13,000 worth of dental services, with similar success when it visted Lopez Island last month.  The ToothMobile, operated by Medical Teams International, serves those who cannot otherwise afford proper dental care.

These ToothMobile visits have been sucessful due to volunteer work by caring individuals of the San Juan County Oral Health Coalition, San Juan County Public Health Department, San Juan and Lopez Island Family Resource Center(s), and many other non-affillitated individuals.  Fish for Teeth, a 501(c)(3) organization, is the fundraising part of the equation, which so far has received funding primarily from individuals.  Donations or volunteer sign up can be made on our website, www.fishforteeth.com.

The ToothMobile will be in Friday Harbor May 4-5, at the Mullis Center.  Application must be made in advance at the San Juan County Public Health Department at (145 Rhone Street), or the Family Resource Center (476 Market Street), or you may download an application on our website and mail it to San Juan County Public Health Department at P.O. Box 607, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

FISH TACOS will be served SATURDAY ONLY (May 5) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spring Street International School.  The tacos are made with sustainably harvested Alaskan rockfish, donated by Matt’s Fresh Fish, on an extra-large flour tortilla, with cheese, cabbage, and salsa from Pablito’s Taqueria, all for $7.00 each.

As a special attraction, Matt Marinkovich (Matt’s Fresh Fish) will demonstrate how to fillet a whole, fresh halibut, and then immediately cook it up.  This is a rare opportunity to sample halibut this fresh, and we hope your appreciation would be reflected in a thoughtful donation to Fish for Teeth.  The demos will be at 12 noon, and 1 p.m.

Frozen, vacuum-packed rockfish will also be available for $10 per pound.

All proceeds go to fund future visits of the ToothMobile.

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• It’s this weekend! The Children’s Festival is awesome – if you haven’t been, you don’t know what you’re missing & if you have been, bring those folks who say they’re “too busy” (lame!) – it’s too good a deal. The kids love it! Here’s more from Deanna:

The 22^nd annual San Juan Island Children’s Festival will be jam-packed with a variety of fun entertainers this year! Beginning at 10:15am through 2pm there will be live entertainment for kids to enjoy on the main stage inside the Fair Building. The Chocolate Moose Puppet Show will kick off the production, followed by ‘Reading Magic’ by Jeff Evans. The Poster Contest Winners will be announced and celebrated, with the Fairyland Improvisational Performance with Penelope Haskew to follow. The Ballet Folklorico dance performers will take the stage then Jeff Evans will return for his final magic show for the day. To wrap up the schedule of events be sure not to miss the return of the Chocolate Moose Puppet Show.

The SJI Children’s Festival will be on May 5^th from 10am to 2pm at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. The entire event is free and kids of all ages will enjoy over 30 activity providers centered around this year’s theme “Leap Off the Page” bring your stories to life! For more information visit www.islandrec.org

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• Debbi Fincher has an important announcement for you:

The San Juan County Youth Council is asking for all teens and community members to join in the conversation about drug and alcohol use in our community and the effects these substances have on the teen brain.

We will have Dr. Steve Gresham, Chemical Dependency & Mental Health Professional, Neuro Feedback Practitioner, Anne Gresham, Registered Nurse Practitioner, and Rob Nou, Sheriff as part of the discussion panel.

Please join us for this open candid talk Monday, April 30th, 6pm-8pm at the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church. The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition is a sponsor of this event.

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• What are you doing Saturday? I like the part about how this helps the Family Resource Center!

Drop by the Earthbox Inn – here’s more from Morgan Potter:

I am just writing to let you and your readers know that the Earthbox Inn & Spa will be holding its annual Cinco De Mayo party on Saturday, May 5th in the Earthbox Parking lot at 4pm.

The public is welcome to enjoy the music as well as tour our rooms and new spa facilities.  We will even have free chair massages available for people to try. The local Mexican dance troupe will also be performing. As in previous years we will be offering authentic Mexican cuisine free to all who visit. This year, however, we will be using this event to drum up donations for the San Juan Island Family Resource Center. So please, if you are willing, share this information with your online friends.  Thank you very much for your time.

Morgan Potter, Earthbox Inn

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