It’s today – here’s the scoop from Carolyn: It’s SAFETY FAIR Time! Games, a coloring contest, a rescue demonstration, food and lots of fun are on the agenda at the Safety Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, at the Mullis Street Fire Station. Participating agencies include the San Juan Island Continue Reading
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Ian Byington
I’ve been writing this & adding to it since 1997, and it has morphed into what you see now during that time – a collaborative effort between our community and me to tell the story of what makes an island tick, and to celebrate the cool things that happen.
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Run, Walk, Wag 5K – this weekend!
September 29, 2012 at 8:08 am
Run, Walk, Wag 5K Come join the pack for a frisky, fun 5K (3.1 miles) run on Sunday, September 30. This is an event where you can walk or run with (or without!) your 4-legged friend! Fun prizes will be awarded to top finishers in different dog size categories and in numerous costume categories! Register Continue Reading
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Thought for the day…..
September 27, 2012 at 6:45 am
From Randall at xkcd.com…..
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Island shots & island sights….
September 27, 2012 at 6:43 am
Lots happening around here – here’s a sampling from around San Juan Island: +++++++ +++++++ +++++ +++ ++++++ +++++
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The island welcomes a new book: “Lucky To Be Alive: A Love Story”
September 26, 2012 at 9:42 pm
It was great to hear & see that Wendy has released her delightful book – you can find out more about it & get yours on Saturday – here’s more from Nancy at Griffin Bay Bookstore: Griffin Bay Bookstore and The San Juan Island Library are pleased to host a book talk and signing for Continue Reading
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Island snippets….
September 24, 2012 at 6:40 am
Bits of this & that: • The Wolverines had a good weekend, as they improved their season record to 4-0 with a 32-0 win over LaConner in Friday night’s football game at their place. The soccer girls dropped a 3-0 decision with a talented Bear Creek squad on a sunny Saturday, but looked good, even Continue Reading
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The Phone-A-Thon is on Oct 2 & 3….
September 24, 2012 at 6:37 am
It’s time again to help the schools…and here’s a great place to start. And…they could use a few more volunteer callers…got time? Here’s more from Nancy & the San Juan Island Public Schools Foundation: The San Juan Public Schools Foundation will hold its annual Phone-A-Thon on Tuesday, Oct. 2 and Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 4:00-8:30pm. Continue Reading
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When was the last time you put together an elephant?
September 24, 2012 at 6:14 am
This 1:38 time-lapse video shows the 250 hours it took Matthew Gray Palmer & his crew to make a bull elephant, one of four sculpted pacyderms who were shipped to Colorado Springs last week…I’m hoping this is the first thing you see this morning that makes you go “Wow!”…it was for me.
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