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With Halloween over & DST around the weekend’s corner, doesn’t it feel like time to load up on books for the winter & settle in? Here’s some other things:

• At Waterworks, Ruth has a show today & tomorrow:

I hope folks come to my PRE Holiday Jewelry Show  features a contemporary collection of  jewelry from up-cycled bicycle tubes, beaded, vintage and  silver from Peggy Hunt, Dianne Coe, Lexie Bec, Tana Acton, Kate Keating, Micki Lippe, and wearables by Nan Leaman.

Friday November 2, 4-7pm and Saturday 11-5pm – come on by!

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• It’s time to be looking past GMO-based food – this Non-GMO Guide is a good place to start.

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• Great pictures in the Theatre’s lobby – here’s more from Lori & Jan:

Island Arts League Art Show

 IAL is exhibiting their annual Group Art Show in the lobby of the San Juan Community Theater now through November 19.  New artworks are on display by several of the IAL artists.

Island Arts League’s mission is to support art education on San Juan Island.  They accomplish this by offering art classes at the IAL studio throughout the year, by offering an annual high school scholarship and by promoting member art through exhibits (including the popular Art Raffle at the Fair).  For more information on membership please contact Jan Murphy at 298-2195 or email the IAL Board at [email protected]   For info on the Art Show please contact Lori Raab 378-9443.

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Chili Dinner with all the fixings*
& Auction and Raffles

To benefit local victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Friday, November 2, 5—8 pm, F.H. Presbyterian Church

Suggested Donation: $8.00, Children under 12: $5.00
Call for tickets 378-8680 or purchase at the door
(dinner may be purchased to go)

*Chili fixings include cheese, onions, sour cream, corn bread,
plus salad, brownies and drinks.

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• Looking for the Farmers’ Market? Candace Jagel has more:

The holiday markets are here, with gifts and all good things to help you celebrate the season.  THE MARKET THIS WEEKEND, SATURDAY, NOV. 3, WILL BE AT BRICKWORKS.  Dress warmly!  The market will provide a warm fire, hot drinks, and festive cheer.  After this weekend, the market heads to the high school commons for markets on Nov. 17, Dec. 1 and 15, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, and Mar. 2.  We’ll see you there!

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• The Community Theatre wants to hear you! Here’s more

Open Singing Auditions!

San Juan Community Theatre is looking for more island singers to participate in future musicals, including the “To Be Announced” 2013 Spring production.

Artistic Director Susan Williams is holding an open singing audition on Monday, November 5^th for islanders, ages 12 to 100.  The auditions start at 7:00 p.m. at SJCT’s PARC Building, 70 Saltspring Drive off Beaverton Valley Road.

Those auditioning should come prepared to sing, by either bringing their own music or selecting from sheet music available at the box office.  A pianist will be on hand during the auditions to assist.

For more information, contact Williams at 378-3211, ext. 33.

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• It’s this weekend:

Soroptimist’s Fifth Annual Great Island Giveaway

Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is putting on the ultimate swap meet recycling event, Saturday, November 3, 2012, at the Mullis Center from 10:30a.m. to12:00 noon.

Here is how it works:  Please bring up to twelve usable items in good/clean condition to exchange with you neighbors. For each item you bring, you are given a ticket that allows you to take an item you need. If you have nothing to donate, you can purchase tickets for a dollar a piece (this helps defray our rental cost). We cannot accept clothing, shoes, outdated electronics or dirty, broken objects.

The drop off for items starts at 10:30a.m.  Soroptimists provide coffee and sweets for you to enjoy while you size up the goods and mingle with your neighbors. At noon a bell is rung and the exchange begins; no items are exchanged prior to that nor can you gather up items.

Come share the wealth by exchanging and recycling with others in our community and have fun while doing it! Questions? Contact Pat Hansen, 378-3537.

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• Time to get in the swim of things! Here’s more from Paul at the Fitness Club:

Swim Team Registration Open

Registration has begun for the 2012/2013 San Juan Island Fitness Swim Team.  Tryouts for those who were not on last years team will be held on Thursday, November 1, beginning at 5:15 p.m. and Friday, November 2, beginning at 3:15 p.m.

If your child is interested in swimming this year, registration forms can be picked up at San Juan Island Fitness, 435 Argyle Ave.  Deadline for registration is Friday, November 9 at 5:00 p.m.  Due to limited pool space and time, the team is limited to 32 members.  Swim team is open to any child ages 7 to 17.  Registration fees for this year have been reduced to reflect the trying economic times in our community.

For those lacking some basic skills necessary to have a positive swim team experience, there will be a “Seals Team” available.  Seals Team will meet two times per week from November 9 to December 7.

“We’re aiming at 3 meets vs. other regional clubs, two intra-squad meets and a dive clinic and play day at the Anacortes pool.  Our big emphasis this year, aside from building strong swimmers, is to have a lot of fun,” says Paul Hopkins, Orca Coach and owner of San Juan Island Fitness.  “Amy Wynn will be heading up the program and coaching the Dolphins.  Her enthusiasm and knowledge are great for the kids.”

More detailed information is posted on their web site at www.sanjuanislandfitness.com or contact San Juan Island Fitness at 378-4449.

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• Time to get your dose of Irish music – and this weekend is the time for that! Jan Bollwinkel-Smith has more:

New York’s Irish Voice newspaper calls them “Ireland’s newest supergroup … the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet” and on Saturday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m., Friday Harbor gets to see the quintet live at San Juan Community Theatre.

Named for an ancient Celtic festival in honor of the Irish god “Lugh,” patron of the arts, Lúnasa has quickly become one of the most sought-after bands on the international music scene.  The group’s inventive arrangement and bass-driven grooves have been moving Irish acoustic music into new territory, redefining Irish music by going right to the heart of its rhythms.  The result is a sound that, though distinctly Irish in flavor, touches on jazz and other improvisational music forms.

The band made its worldwide recording debut in 1997, with Lúnasa, a mix of concert and studio tracks from their first year of touring together.  The album became an instant best-seller in Ireland.  Soon after, they were touring Europe, Japan and Australia; their first American tour featured sold-out shows and rave reviews.  “A standing room only crowd in New York confirmed Lúnasa’s reputation,” wrote the Irish Voice.

The Business Partner for this performance is Earthbox Inn and Spa. (Ask Earthbox about their $99 Lúnasa San Juan Community Theatre special). Tickets are $29 for adults and $15 for student reserved.  $5 Student RUSH will be available at the door.  A private donor has made provision for free tickets to anyone needing financial assistance to attend a Theatre event.

The SJCT Box Office is open Tuesdays-Fridays, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and one hour before any performance.  Call 360-378-3210, or surf to www.sjctheatre.org.

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