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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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The permanent Farmers' Market – the Fair Board would like to host it….

December 3, 2009 at 11:58 pm

Last night the Town Council had the siting of a permanent Farmer’s Market on its agenda. One piece of news – which should be a pretty big chunk of the discussion – is that the Fair Board would rather see it at the Fairgrounds. Well, yeah. Here’s more from Josephine Bangs, who sent this along  Continue Reading

The permanent Farmers’ Market – the Fair Board would like to host it….

December 3, 2009 at 11:58 pm

Last night the Town Council had the siting of a permanent Farmer’s Market on its agenda. One piece of news – which should be a pretty big chunk of the discussion – is that the Fair Board would rather see it at the Fairgrounds. Well, yeah. Here’s more from Josephine Bangs, who sent this along  Continue Reading

Festival of Trees…this weekend!

December 3, 2009 at 7:05 pm

Jan at the Community Theatre says there are still tickets left: CATS Festival of Trees celebrates “20 Magical Years” We still have some tickets left for THIS Saturday’s big event at the Theatre, kicking off the island’s holiday season in great style.  Make sure to make your reservation NOW by calling 378-3211, ext. 32. As  Continue Reading

Good morning, sunshine…

December 3, 2009 at 2:06 pm

Did you see the sunrise this morning? Sandy Buckley did – here’s more of her work. And here’s a song to go with it…

Victoria named to EDC head spot; Peggy takes over at ARC

December 3, 2009 at 12:49 am

Just got this from the EDC, and thought you’d like to know: San Juan County Economic Development Council Announces Staff Changes The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) is pleased to announce the hiring of two new employees. The EDC welcomes Victoria Compton as their new Executive Director.  Victoria has been an island resident  Continue Reading

A note of thanks from Cynthia…

December 2, 2009 at 10:55 pm

There was good food at the Holiday Marketplace last week, and Cynthia was why….here’s a note from her, because she’s glad you were there! Here’s more: An appreciative thank you to all who imbibed in my holiday food at the Artisan’s Faire this weekend.  This is such a great venue to kick off the holiday  Continue Reading

Passing the citizenship test….

December 2, 2009 at 9:54 pm

Last month the League of Women Voters held their regular meeting with something special – first of all, the Statue of Liberty showed up, as you can see. (That’s Susan Dehlendorf, I think…) The other interesting thing was they offered a test that’s like the one folks who are becoming new citizens get to take…so  Continue Reading

Songs in the air, this weekend….

December 2, 2009 at 7:20 pm

I hear that one of my favorite singers is playing this weekend – Daniel Finn takes the stage at The Naked Bean this Saturday at 7pm (donations accepted). He’ll be performing selections from the Daniel Finn Playbook….don’t miss this one!

What's going on around the island….

December 2, 2009 at 4:06 am

Little bits here & there for you: • Pat & Becky Nash have a slew of Christmas trees for sale out front of where Latitude 48 used to be (or maybe you remember it as the Fat Cat?) Fresh cut trees  – check ’em out! • Rhonda Scott has opened a shop for the season  Continue Reading

What’s going on around the island….

December 2, 2009 at 4:06 am

Little bits here & there for you: • Pat & Becky Nash have a slew of Christmas trees for sale out front of where Latitude 48 used to be (or maybe you remember it as the Fat Cat?) Fresh cut trees  – check ’em out! • Rhonda Scott has opened a shop for the season  Continue Reading

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