People loved him here in ’06 – and now he’s back this weekend. Here’s more about Alpha Yaya Diallo from Jan at the Community Theatre: World Beat Master Returns to Friday Harbor From his dexterous acoustic and electric guitar playing to his fluid melodic lines and compelling grooves, Alpha Yaya Diallo brings a dynamic World  Continue Reading

• Sandy Buckley is on a roll – check out her work on her site at Noted Occasions… and she’s still taking awesome whale pictures, too. • I know you saw Tabby’s pictures & story from the Fly-In below – Fred from the San Juan Pilots Association has more on the group’s webpage. • I  Continue Reading

I know you’ve been watching, and so have I….this may be a visionary presentation about where it’s all headed.

You’ve noticed that there are zillions of places holding fundraisers and trying to raise money for a variety of worthwhile causes… no place is hurting more Africa and the Indian subcontinent area. I really like the approach that Jacqueline Novogratz takes to take on the challenges that poverty brings to people, and to their spirit.  Continue Reading

Here’s a little backstory on one of the island’s more active musicians: San Juan Island Resident Performing at Satsop Rock Fest The closest musician Rob Simpson ever got to Woodstock was like most of us…in a movie theater.  But, this weekend Rob will get a taste of what it’s like to perform at a big  Continue Reading

Fall sports start in three weeks or so, so it’s time – if you need a physical, it’s only $35 at San Juan HealthCare. Go to www.sanjuanhealthcare.org to download the form, complete it, and make an appointment during 2-4pm on August 2, 3, 9, or 10th. Payment must be made at the time of service….  Continue Reading

Tuesday happenings… • Yep, that was Courtney down at San Juan Excursions hanging a sign, so – welcome, baby Layla! Pete & Erin are still in Seattle, and hope to be back on-island at the end of the week. • I saw Kimbell earlier this month at Marketplace & she told me she was flying  Continue Reading

Let’s catch up a bit here, shall we…. • Football for kids is just around the corner – here’s more from Cassie Kurtz: Tiger Youth Football starts on Monday, August 2nd. Ages 6 – 14 girls & boys are welcome. Practice starts at 3:00pm at the Elementary School Field on Grover Street. Sign-ups will take  Continue Reading

Shoot, this was awesome – planes from all generations and from all over, coming to the island for a day for us to see & enjoy them. Tabby Talley took the pictures here, and files this report for the San Juan Update: The first annual Friday Harbor Airport Fly-In was a success! It started at  Continue Reading

They hold it every year & it’s great fun…the Animal Shelter (Friday Harbor Animal Protection Society) calls it Wags to Riches. The afternoon & evening featured marimba music, a live & silent auction, dinner & dessert (from the Market Chef), dog presentations, and music & dancing by the Rhythmatics! Josie & I took a few  Continue Reading