Here’s more from Amy at the Stranding Network: The Whale Museum’s Marine Mammal Stranding Network reports that there have been an unusually large number of harbor porpoise strandings since May 2. Amy Traxler, Coordinator of the Network, states that six carcasses have washed up on Lopez and San Juan since that time, with a total  Continue Reading

I think this is one show you’ll be hearing about for a long time. I got to see the dress rehearsal, and it has got everything you go to a musical for….good music, strong acting, perfect costuming, a wonderful set, and a well-paced show that you’re going to tell your friends they should go see  Continue Reading

Looking around & what have we found: ++++++++++ TEACHER: Why are you late? STUDENT: Class started before I got here. +++++++ +++++++ • Here’s a new islander, just in time for Mother’s Day: Carter, Jennifer, Kayla & Kai are excited to announce the arrival of Saylor Virginia Whalen! She was born April 21st, weighing in at 7  Continue Reading

Here’s the word from Kirk – Dana’s coming to town! Hello again from Isle be Jammin’ Performer’s Showcase. Ain’t Spring great? Our next offering to you lovers of live music will be on  THURSDAY MAY IOth at 7:00pm. We will be featuring DANA LYONS, a gifted singer/songwriter, story teller and wonderful performer. Tickets are on  Continue Reading

It was a surreal thing – to see a big chunk of the town you love going up in flames. On Thursday, May 9th, back in 2002, I had just taken my son to his job after school & then run back to the house when I got a call from a friend at the  Continue Reading

Griffin Bay Bookstore continues its run of fascinating authors sharing their world with islanders – this week it’s an economic discussion & a movie star from one of the most beloved films of all time. Here’s more from Nancy: ++++++++++++++++ The Self-Made Myth: and the Truth About How Government Helps Individuals and Businesses Succeed by Brian  Continue Reading

Just got this note from Ryan’s family, and I found a picture from years ago – hope you can make it: The Parents of Ryan Nolan Ochoa (1992 ~ 2012) invite you, our family, friends and community to join us in a Celebration of Life on Thursday May 10 at 1:00 pm at the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church (445  Continue Reading

This sounds fun, if you’re looking for a way to honor your mom and help our friends at Wolf Hollow – here’s more from Jan: Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and Coho Restaurant want you to treat your mom or someone else’s mom to a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea and Fancy Hat Contest! Choose from  Continue Reading

Happy new week to you…hope yours is off to a good start! It’s the countdown to Mother’s Day (as you figure out what to do with her & for her & to remember her), and more: • This next weekend at 1836 Roche Harbor Road, Avon from the Golden Triangle is having a garage sale  Continue Reading

Just heard that Jan Murphy & friends are putting on this show next week – plan ahead – it’s gonna be a good one: If you care about animals, please do not miss An Evening with Morgan Lance of Animals Asia Wednesday, May 16, 2012 The Mullis Center – 824 Mullis Street – 7pm Join  Continue Reading