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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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Around the island….

February 3, 2012 at 8:14 am

Let’s see what’s up, ’round here: • This week it’s the 49th anniversary for RD & Larry Larson – congrats, you guys! • Last night at the Knowledge Bowl, the winners were the 9th/10th grade team of Emily Guard, Ellery Van Dassow, Dalton Ayers, and Courtney Bell – way to go, you guys! The final  Continue Reading

The ferry scramble….

February 3, 2012 at 7:44 am

I hear word the Elwha is down, this morning, and the schedule is going to be pretty scrambled – check the ferry alerts online. And good luck!

Eating right, eating better, eating to live…

February 3, 2012 at 12:15 am

Sometimes it takes an eleven-year-old to tell the story – here’s Birke Baehr from North Carolina with a lot of wisdom in a little TED talk.

The Knowledge Bowl – tonight!

February 2, 2012 at 8:02 am

Here’s the word from Rachel Anderson & the San Juan Island Public Schools Foundation – this is their big fundraiser each year, AND it’s fun: The 18th annual Knowledge Bowl will be held on Thursday, February 2nd, at the Community Theatre. Our fabulous Friday Harbor Jazz Band will begin performing at 6:30 and the FH  Continue Reading

Dining for DFS – tonight!

February 2, 2012 at 7:49 am

This is the night (and day!) to eat out, and help DFS add to the fund for this year’s seniors…I remember years ago when this would happen, and I went with my friend Lisa to four different restaurants & couldn’t get a seat at any of them because they were so crowded. Let’s look for  Continue Reading

Showing Sunday: “Miss Representation”

February 2, 2012 at 7:01 am

I love it that this will be showing on Sunday…I know it’s during the Super Bowl, but it may be useful to watch the first half’s ads, check out Madonna at halftime, and then come watch the movie (that’s what I’m gonna do….) The award-winning movie Miss Representation will be screening for the first time  Continue Reading

Rachel’s Challenge

February 2, 2012 at 6:33 am

From Debbi Fincher & Angie Atwell at The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition – this will be something to plan towards: Please join us for a complimentary presentation of the powerful story of Rachel Scott on February 8 at the Friday Harbor Middle School Commons at 6:15 pm following a family-friendly dinner prepared by the  Continue Reading

Changing the words can change the way things go….

January 31, 2012 at 7:05 pm

See what a difference a little attention to the words we use can make….

Around the island….

January 31, 2012 at 8:04 am

Let’s take a look at what’s up around here: • What are people talking about? They have to change their Facebook page! Here are three tips from a news report, as Facebook will switch your profile to the new timeline format after today. (Let me know if you need a “cover” picture…I have a ton,  Continue Reading

Dirt: proof you left the house.

January 31, 2012 at 7:17 am

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