Around the island….

Yep, it’s time for roller hockey – anyone can drop by! Play is underway at the Fairgrounds, and the usuals & regulars (you see a lot of familiar faces here in this pic from last night, don’t you?) are all there – thanks to Matt Shildneck for the photo! (Click to see a larger version!)

Let’s take a look around & see what’s up:

Captain Paul Watson

• You probably heard by now:  Paul Watson is stepping down as head of Friday Harbor-based Sea Shepherd, citing legal concerns & more….here’s the story from the Globe & Mail. Here is Capt. Watson’s statement about his resignation.

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• For more info about the roller hockey folks, skip over to here.

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• The scores are in….the Friday Harbor High basketball teams traveled to Meridian last night, with the Lady Wolverines winning 40-33 (we had ’em 21-14 at the half), and the guys dropped a 45-27 decision. Next up: Orcas here on the island this Friday.

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Beading in action! From Robin’s book…..

• One of the best bookmakers AND experts about beads lives right here on San Juan Island – Robin Atkins. Her new book is called The Complete Photo Guide to Beading, and features her awesome pictures (did I mention she’s a Photoshop whiz?)

Here’s a pretty nice rundown of the book from Robin’s blog Beadlust– she tells me they should be available at Island Wool, so get yours soon!

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Talia

• You like Zumba….are you ready for Aqua Zumba? And the island’s own Talia is teaching it – here’s more from Paul at the Fitness Club:

San Juan Island Fitness will begin offering the water version of this popular class in January.

Talia Loucks, already teaching land classes at the club, was recently certified as an Aqua Zumba® instructor. According to Talia, “This is a great way to get a very low impact, fun, cardio workout. It’s also the only facility offering this particular class.”

The official Zumba website describes the program as “an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party”

“We’re excited to offer another class in addition to our existing 30 weekly classes,” says Paul Hopkins, owner. San Juan Island Fitness will conduct a demo class on Thursday, January 10 at 11:00 a.m. This class is free to members and non-members. The regular classes are currently scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning January 29.

Regular classes are free to members and only $10.00 for non-members. For more information or to sign up for the demo class, call San Juan Island Fitness at 378-8341 or visit us at 435 Argyle Ave.

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