Have you seen the super job Ciely has done building & decorating & making beautiful the space that Lavendera’s in, now? Here’s your chance: Free Community Health Service Evening at Lavendera Curious about what our alternative health community has to offer? Come check out the Lavendera Center for Massage this Thursday, March 15th. Every third  Continue Reading

Here’s the word from Carol Linde about today’s spelling bee, sponsored by the San Juan Island Rotary Club – hope you can come! The 2012 Spelling Bee will be held at the Community Theatre on Thursday, March 15th at 3:30. The annual contest is sponsored by the Rotary Club of San Juan Island, and features  Continue Reading

The Whittier fills with the sounds of hot jazz in a special fundraiser for Friday Harbor’s Band Families and Friends this Wednesday, March 14 at 7:00 pm “Jazzin’ it up in Friday Harbor” features a very talented trumpeter from Seattle, Chad McCullough, who will join the island’s One More Time Band and the Friday Harbor  Continue Reading

The show runs Thursday through Sunday at the Community Theatre – here’s the story from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: A rollercoaster ride of romantic comedy, Bill Manhoff’s The Owl and the Pussycat, (definitely not the children’s story) returns to the Gubelman this Thursday through Sunday, March 15-18. The two-person play features island actors Dorian Oliver and Yvonne  Continue Reading

Amid reports of snow & hail this morning, mixed with weather reports that say the temp could hit 60 today…well, be ready for anything (although I’ll be surprised if the guys get their baseball game played)…let’s look around: • Did you see Hobbes‘ garbanzo beans & kale in tomato sauce dish? You’re gonna love this  Continue Reading

Last weekend, Friday Harbor High got off to a promising start as they thumped South Whidbey 11-9 in the first game of the season for both teams…the Wolverines have good reason to be optimistic about the season ahead. Here’s more from Update reporter Collin Williamson: Baseball: America’s favorite sport is also the spring sport of  Continue Reading

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Just got word that today’s softball game & golf match for FHHS are cancelled…too bad. Would have been fun to see Jean’s fastball with the wind bending it, or how far golf balls go with the gusts giving them a push. Since you’re not gonna get to the games, you have time for me to  Continue Reading

Bet you’ve heard the wind through the night – hope things held together OK for you…gusts up to 65 mph were forecast. Let’s see what else is going on: • Passing: I heard that Rob Turner passed away last week…we’ll watch for more information as it becomes available…he was loved by many, many islanders… ++++++++  Continue Reading