Wow. One of the cool things at the schools here is the announcement (at FHHS & SSIS) of a scholarship that pays a deserving student’s four years at a university. It’s always been kept quiet about where that comes from, but the program just got an incredible boost from the generosity of islander Jerry Inskeep,  Continue Reading

At this morning’s Breakfast of Champions, The Community Foundation announced its awards for the coming year – here’s the scoop: San Juan Island Community Foundation Awards Grants to Local Non-Profits at Annual Breakfast of Champions Ceremony. The San Juan Island Community Foundation today made new grants of $66,883 to twenty seven local non-profits at its  Continue Reading

Two of the most familiar faces at Friday Harbor High are also among the most hard-working. Janet Chamberlain & Connie Biggers (and others!) do a super job of helping keep the FHHS front office moving along smoothly, for students & parents, and, as you can see, go the extra mile with the extra smile –  Continue Reading

Sports update…. • The Wolverine soccer team made it five in a row as they clipped Mount Vernon Christian 7-0 last night at their place. FHHS (5-2) got goals from Alex MacDonald (her first goal!), Jenny MacDonald, Lola Elford, and Emma Ytander. The girls will be tested by a tough Meridian team tomorrow, in Bellingham;  Continue Reading

Leadership San Juan Islands is on the move – here’s more from Cynthia: Hello Ian!  Leadership San Juan Islands is now recruiting for the year six applicants.  The awesome sessions on the San Juan County systems will commenced in January 2010.  All the information about the class, and the application can be found on the  Continue Reading

Here’s the word from the Fire Marshal: The burning level will be lowered to LOW on Oct 1, 2009 which means you will be able to burn again. Please stop in or go online to get your burn permits. Robert Low San Juan County Fire Marshal

Jan from the Community Theatre says these guys are fun: California’s Swing Fever will likely get the island temperature rising and lots of feet moving at the San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. With its more than 1,000-song repertoire of swingin’ jazz from the ‘30s and ‘40s, the “small swing  Continue Reading

Jan from the Community Theatre says these guys are fun: California’s Swing Fever will likely get the island temperature rising and lots of feet moving at the San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. With its more than 1,000-song repertoire of swingin’ jazz from the ‘30s and ‘40s, the “small swing  Continue Reading

When I heard that our old friend Roy Cope passed away last week, a wave of memories flooded in – Roy calling a folk dance, Roy singing, Roy on stage as an actor (he & I played father & son in a Garth McArdle play for the Playwrights Festival), and all of them were the  Continue Reading

The Friends of the Library and the Friday Harbor Soroptimist will co-sponsor an award winning, inspiring documentary “A Powerful Noise” for the community this Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 6:30pm. The free showing is at the Library at 1010 Guard Street. This film will move and inspire with its incredible story and imagery. A POWERFUL  Continue Reading