It was a nice get-together for old friends, as members of the Class of ’99 collected this weekend on the island with events all over – at Herb’s, at Jackson’s Beach, at Haley’s. I have a couple of folks who promised to send more pictures, so I’ll post ’em when I see ’em. And a  Continue Reading

Starting now!

It was one of the joyful events of the year – dogs from all over the island collected for the K-9 Carnival yesterday, and it was great. There were costumes & agility courses & contests & dog dancing & more, way more. The cool parts was all the smiles everywhere, with folks of all ages  Continue Reading

The Front Street Ale House’s bacon flavored beer has been mentioned in the New York Times in the past week, according to Tonic. Here’s more.

A little song to get you going for the day, from the Concert for the Prince’s Trust, in 1987. That’s Elton on keyboards, Phil Collins & Ringo on drums (Phil played on All Things Must Pass in 1971, as a young drummer…), and of course, George with what some say was one of the Beatles’  Continue Reading

Island Rec’s Sally Thomsen wanted you to know about the folks who were recognized at the Volunteer Appreciation Picnic last week: Island Rec’s Board of Commissioners announced the recipients of their 2009 Shining Star Awards at its annual IRV (Island Rec Volunteer) Ice Cream Social held at the Family Park on Saturday September 12.  Board  Continue Reading

Island Rec’s Sally Thomsen wanted you to know about the folks who were recognized at the Volunteer Appreciation Picnic last week: Island Rec’s Board of Commissioners announced the recipients of their 2009 Shining Star Awards at its annual IRV (Island Rec Volunteer) Ice Cream Social held at the Family Park on Saturday September 12.  Board  Continue Reading

One more reason to pay attention during the game, as this ballgirl (the one who handles foul balls beyond third base) shows more style than most, as Tacoma faces Fresno in AAA ball: And here’s the rest of the story…. (thanks, Libbey!)

• The Wolverine Women soccer team (3-2) made it three in a row with a 3-0 victory over Evergreen Lutheran (2-3) of Federal Way on Saturday. The game also marked the third straight shutout (9-0 over Concrete, 6-0 over North Sound Christian) for keeper Hannah Snow & her defense – the girls play Orcas under  Continue Reading

My friend & soccer player Lauren Zander wrote to mention that the Wolverines are playing under the lights tonight (and the volleyball team is at 7:15pm in the gym against Orcas) in a rare evening game: The FHHS Lady Wolverine Soccer Team would like to invite the community to come out and watch them play  Continue Reading