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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 Field of Dreams fundraiser is this Saturday!

April 18, 2012 at 11:51 am

What is this fundraiser for? Click here. Bad eyes? Click here to see the BIG version of this poster. Hey, this is the fun way to do a fundraiser, and I hope to see you there! Below the poster are some remarks from community members, which help explain why this is a great idea. ++++  Continue Reading

That Ol’ Devil Moon…this weekend…

April 18, 2012 at 10:53 am

The San Juan Singers are always a treat & this weekend they offer another – here’s more from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: SJ Singers Take on “That Ol’ Devil Moon” A “calling to the moon” and Earth Day weekend:  the San Juan Singers simply can’t resist this enchanting combination as they present their spring concert at San  Continue Reading

The Third Saturday Contra Dance is this weekend!

April 17, 2012 at 8:12 pm

Just got the scoop from Liz Francis: This Saturday, April 21 – it’s the Third Saturday Grange Dance, Contra – 7-9pm at the SJI Grange Hall. Karen Marshall calling with Hands Four, Val White & Malcom Suttles on fiddle and guitar, Jim & Katy Nollman on mandolin and piano. No partners needed. All dances taught.  Continue Reading

Come by The Bean Coffeehouse for open mike…!

April 17, 2012 at 6:38 pm

Sounds like a good time, with good sounds, good company, beer & wine & your choice of good eats & the usual good coffee & tea that The Bean offers…at night. Eric Bienenstock tells me this Friday the 20th he’s hosting an open mike from 7-9pm as he gets his spring & summer schedule going…bring your guitar  Continue Reading

What are you going to donate?

April 17, 2012 at 1:39 pm

Caroline at Spring Street International School says the planning for the big event is going well – here’s more: Support scholars and scholarships at the SSIS Auction! Please call the Spring Street International School office for tickets or to make a donation: 378-6393. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

When the tornado touched down…

April 17, 2012 at 12:52 pm

It’s always hard to hear of folks’ losses & heartaches, but I hope it’s also good to share them, so we don’t have to carry them alone. Our friends Suzy & Tork Juul (you know Suzy – she drives & owns San Juan Taxi here on the island – she’s the one who’s always waving  Continue Reading

Peace Health Hospital notes hiring plans….

April 17, 2012 at 1:22 am

Looks like the hospital is on schedule to open in December…so it’s time to think about hiring folks. Here’s more from spokeswoman Amy Cloud: PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center construction is on schedule; the critical access hospital is set to open by December.  Planning is now underway to staff the new medical center. According to  Continue Reading

Around the island…

April 16, 2012 at 1:28 pm

Just a few things to get you & me up to date: • Hey, did you wonder how come tomorrow is the day for taxes being due? It makes sense that it isn’t Sunday the 15th, but why skip the 16th & make Tax Day on Tuesday? It’s all because of Abe Lincoln’s pre-emancipation move  Continue Reading

Until you….morning song with David Barnes

April 16, 2012 at 10:18 am

A new favorite song for you – see what you think! (Sorry about the commercial at the first…):

On Wednesday – it’s Francie’s Follies!

April 16, 2012 at 10:06 am

Come by the Fitness Club on Wednesday!

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