Monthly Archives: April 2013

Trails Help Needed

Written on April 26, 2013 at 5:23 am, by

Dear Trails Enthusiasts, Dave Zeretzke, who is leading the effort with Cinda Pierce to prepare the American Camp Trail for its official opening on June 1, 2013, is looking for a few volunteers. Here is his message: ********** The Trails Committee needs three teams of volunteers to help with the June 1st deadline for opening of  Continue Reading

Welcome Baby Georgia!

Written on April 25, 2013 at 6:55 pm, by

Proud new mommy Amanda Smith just sent over this birth announcement: Nathan and Amanda Smith are pleased to introduce their daughter Georgia Elaine Smith. Born on April 9th at 1:27am, she weighed 6 lbs. 2.5 oz and was 19.5 inches long. She was welcomed to the island by grandparents Bruce and Pam Wyckoff and Gigi  Continue Reading

Know Your Island Walk

Written on April 25, 2013 at 5:55 am, by

It’s that time again for the Know Your Island Walk – This one is Saturday at Third Lagoon… Meet Eliza Habegger, San Juan County Land Bank Steward, to explore trails at Third Lagoon. Expect to see Spring wild flowers, marine birds, and forested wetlands. Meet and park at Third Lagoon trailhead, located at the end of  Continue Reading

Volunteers Needed for San Juan County Forage Fish Surveys

Written on April 25, 2013 at 5:50 am, by

“Little Fish Big Impact”… “One-Third for the Birds”… the titles of recent global scientific reports on the small, oily, schooling fish species known collectively as forage fish speak to their importance in ocean food webs. Locally and across the globe, forage fish play a critical role in marine ecosystems, transferring energy from plankton to larger  Continue Reading

You can help the Land Bank on Sunday

Written on April 25, 2013 at 5:20 am, by

We’ll be meeting again this Sunday at the bottom of Cady Mtn Road to continue with the Garry oak project. The work this Sunday will focus on limbing and cutting small fir trees as well as installing cages around some oak seedlings. The wildflowers are out and it is gorgeous! Meet at the base of Cady Mountain to  Continue Reading

Into the Woods Opens Friday

Written on April 24, 2013 at 12:05 pm, by

This is not your daughter’s fairytale… Instead, Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical (Best Book, Best Actress, Best Score) takes fairytales to a new sophisticated level—a level a bit more funny, a bit more dark and a bit more thought-provoking. Into the Woods opens THIS Friday, April 26 at San Juan Community Theatre, complete with a  Continue Reading

Nature’s Matrix Exhibit at IMA

Written on April 24, 2013 at 5:41 am, by

Luminous three-dimensional metal mesh works created by renown mixed-media sculptor Lanny Bergner. Lanny Bergner is an international mixed-media sculptor/installation, fiber and sculptural basketry artist. He received his BFA in sculpture from the University of Washington in 1981 and an MFA in sculpture from Tyler School of Art, Temple University in 1983. His work is in  Continue Reading

Family Umbrella Group Luncheon is Friday

Written on April 24, 2013 at 5:40 am, by

Tickets are now available for the Family Umbrella Group Luncheon on Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Mullis Center. All proceeds go to a need-based scholarship fund for preschool aged children. The gourmet lunch will be catered by Market Chef, and festivities will include a silent and live auction. Doors open at 11:00 am for  Continue Reading

Whole Lotta Shreddin’ Goin’ On…

Written on April 24, 2013 at 5:38 am, by

It’s not this Friday, but next Friday, May 3rd – Islander’s Bank is having a document shredding event in their parking lot. Check it out:

Hummingbird

Written on April 23, 2013 at 5:55 am, by

John Miller captured this beautiful image of a male Rufous Hummingbird Monday morning. Click on the photo to see it larger. Thanks for sharing John!

Webb Camp Celebration

Written on April 23, 2013 at 5:50 am, by

Undercover Update reporter Louise Dustrude shares this account of the celebration out at English Camp Sunday afternoon: Over a hundred adults and children — and one dog — joined together Sunday afternoon to celebrate the addition of the Webb Camp property to English Camp: 34 acres and 2500 feet of undeveloped shoreline. Following a lunch  Continue Reading

Women’s Self-Defense Seminar Was a Success

Written on April 23, 2013 at 5:45 am, by

Scott Brennan sends over this account of last week’s event and he says they might do it again if there is enough interest… On Sunday April 14th fourteen women attended the free DV/SAS Women’s Self Defense seminar held in Friday Harbor. The participants were all ages from 13 on up, with several mother/daughter teams. The  Continue Reading

San Juan Soccer Registration is Open

Written on April 23, 2013 at 5:19 am, by

Travis Ayers, president of San Juan Soccer, wanted to share this information with you: Please hurry over to www.islandsoccer.org and sign up for fall soccer. Now is your chance to save money. Fees increase substantially on June 1st., and registration closes on July 14th. We again offer the ability to spread out the fees over  Continue Reading

Spring Swing and Sock Hop

Written on April 22, 2013 at 5:50 am, by

There was a good turnout of young and young at heart at the Mullis Center Sunday afternoon for the Spring Swing Sock Hop dance party with music provided by the One More Time Band. Check out the slide show and see how many people you recognize (and click the “Full Screen” button in the lower  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

Written on April 22, 2013 at 5:41 am, by

Lucy came to us recently from Oregon Dachshund Rescue. She is a doxie-pug mix and as sweet as she can be. She is about two years old and has perfect manners. She walks nicely on a leash, gets along well with other dogs and seems to enjoy the company of cats as well. She is  Continue Reading

OPALCO: The Next Chapter

Written on April 22, 2013 at 5:31 am, by

OPALCO board member Bob Myhr shares these thoughts with you: These are exciting and challenging times for OPALCO. We have celebrated our 75th Anniversary and our success in building a member-owned cooperative to meet our electrical needs in San Juan County. OPALCO consistently rates at the top of the co-op world for our safety record,  Continue Reading