I know you were out & about this past weekend,w ith the beautiful warm autumn weather & the sunny skies & friends all around – here are a few of the folks & things we saw: ++++++ +++++ ++++++ +++++ ++++++ +++++ +++++ ++++++

Tim Dustrude continues his series with photos & stories about people around the island – here’s more about Alisa at Jensen Shipyard: Alisa Schoultz is the smiling person who greets you (most of the time) when you pop into the marine store at Jensen Shipyard, or call on the phone…. (Click here for the rest of  Continue Reading

The 6th Annual Fall Festival of the Arts in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA. Celebrating the diverse artistic culture of the islands, enjoy two days of open art studios and art gallery events to delight your senses and feed your soul. Savor this unique self-guided art tour showcasing local artists in their creative environment  Continue Reading

Great weather outside, whether you’re walking to the FHHS football game or heading to the theatre or the beach….let’s see what’s up: • OK, I’ve heard from four people so far who say the Community Theatre’s The Crucible is in the “don’t miss” category, after last night’s opening….check it out! +++++++++ +++++++++ • The League  Continue Reading

Ruth has something special planned for Artstock weekend: Catherine Eaton Skinner The Five Tibetan Elements: Heaven to Earth Catherine Eaton Skinner’s recent encaustic mixed media painting are inspired by the the five Tibetan Elements: Ether, Air, Water, Fire and Earth. Waterworks Gallery show titled Mka’ Mdum Sa, translated into Heaven to Earth opens Saturday, October 6. The inquiries of my childhood have continued over  Continue Reading

There’s a couple of interesting things going on as the 4-1 Wolverines prep for tonight’s game with Blaine here in town at 7pm….the games this year have been on the radio & there’s a jersey sale – here’s more,  in that order: Life often emulates sports:  it often comes down to the timing of being  Continue Reading

The show opens tonight! ! Here’s more from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: +++++++++++++++++ “I danced for the devil….”  Abigail, The Crucible This American classic of mass hysteria, witchcraft and redemption remains relevant more than six decades after winning a Tony Award for“Best Play” in 1953. SJCT’s fall play, Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, opens today, October 4 at 7:30 pm  Continue Reading

Tim Dustrude continues his series with photos & stories about people around the island – here’s more about the good folks at Printonyx: Printonyx is Friday Harbor’s full service Printing, Copying, Faxing, Designing, Stapling and general Officing place. Originally launched back around 1987 by Homer Smith, it was purchased in 1994 by Kristine Brown (at left  Continue Reading

It’s this weekend! Here’s more from Sandy Strehlou: Don’t Miss the Farm Parade and Chili Cook-Off Exotic horses, scarecrows, backyard chickens, tractors, parade and party—it’s the annual Fall Farm Parade Saturday, October 6 at 2:30pm. Grand Marshall Al Sundstrom will lead the parade in memory of long-time islander and farmer, Lynette Guard. The Sundstroms and Guards  Continue Reading