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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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Jacob’s back!

December 10, 2009 at 12:01 am

The play was a hit last December, so Island Stage Left is bringing Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol back this week. Last year’s show suffered the worst of turns when Dan Mayes had heart troubles near the end of the run, but he’s OK now & back! The show starts this Friday…don’t wait until late in  Continue Reading

Dance of the Elders tonight….

December 9, 2009 at 3:13 pm

Mary Smith sent me a note to remind you about this – coming up tonight! I’m not sure if the Latino community have contacted you, but perhaps you could put in your online news that the Dance of the Elders – which is also the Vigil of Guadalupe – will take place this Friday, December  Continue Reading

Business bits around the island….

December 9, 2009 at 2:40 pm

Here’s some things you’ll wanna know: • Looking for a good stocking stuffer? Kate Schuman at Island Petroleum Services says IPS is offering Gift Cards ($25, $50 or $100) – come by their place on Carter Street & take care of the people in your life (college students love these.) Good at any Shell station  Continue Reading

Hancock to take over vacant spot…Judge Linde service set for Saturday

December 9, 2009 at 2:05 pm

The County tells me that Alan R. Hancock has been appointed as the Superior Court judge to cover that spot since John Linde passed away. Also, it has been announced that the service has been set – here’s more from Torrey at the Presbyterian Church: A Memorial Service for John Linde will be held at  Continue Reading

Using color & making beautiful pictures….

December 9, 2009 at 1:18 pm

Annie Howell-Adams is the featured artist at the Community Theatre this month (SJCT hangs folks’ work in the lobby – be sure & check it out next time you’re there!) You can also see what she’s been up to on her blog at http://www.dailyoilpainting.blogspot.com/…she does great work!

Using color & making beautiful pictures….

December 9, 2009 at 1:18 pm

Annie Howell-Adams is the featured artist at the Community Theatre this month (SJCT hangs folks’ work in the lobby – be sure & check it out next time you’re there!) You can also see what she’s been up to on her blog at http://www.dailyoilpainting.blogspot.com/…she does great work!

Sun bean… :)

December 9, 2009 at 1:11 pm

That was the way it looked at The Naked Bean this morning with the bright sunshine streaming in on this cold day….

Photo Club this weekend…

December 9, 2009 at 1:07 pm

The Photo Club is meeting at 2pm at the Naked Bean on Sunday this weekend…organizer Tim Dustrude says it’s a chance to to bring your camera & compare notes with others. Come on by!

Coming to sing for you….

December 9, 2009 at 11:40 am

The Island Carolers have been doing it for two decades – all you have to do is call them up & they’ll come sing for your party or get-together for free…it’s part of the holiday cheer. Here’s the word from Jane Dill, who is in the group: Holidays with the Island Carolers: Can it really  Continue Reading

Festival of Trees goes great…

December 8, 2009 at 12:37 am

Gallery of islanders dressed up for the Festival of Trees….. It’s been the Community Theatre’s big fundraiser since the days when SJCT got underway, and it’s always fun. Besides the entertainment, and the auctions, and the food, and the wine, and the fun of all that, it’s fun to see folks from around the island  Continue Reading

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