The San Juan Island Garden Club will be meeting on February 7th at 1 p.m. at the Mullis Center.  Our special speaker is Elaine Kendall.  She will be speaking to us about the status and the future of the Brickworks Project. Elaine will provide an informal update about this project. If you choose to attend,  Continue Reading

Got a note from Erin Corra that a longtime friend’s spot at the park has been cut: I wanted to send out a note to let you know, if you don’t already, that Ranger Billy Hoppe‘s position has been cut.  He does not know yet what Park he will be moving to.  All we know  Continue Reading

++++++++++++++++ Lots going on – let’s check in: • He’s got an eagle eye for the ways of islanders, and a great eye for shooting photos – check out Ted Strutz’ blog & his posting: “Things you see along Roche Harbor Road.” Fun stuff…and thanks for sending it along, Ted! ++++++++ • These are great,  Continue Reading

When was the last time you saw & heard two people play one guitar? How about five people? Check this out – here’s Somebody That I Used to Know  by a group called Walk off the Earth (song is written by Gotye):

Pauli’s celebration was set for last weekend, but was changed – here’s the update, as well as a remembrance (thanks, Jack, for sending this over) – she’ll be missed: TIME CHANGE: 4:00 pm Sat, Jan 28 for the celebration of the life of Pauli Gavora, at the Friday Harbor American Legion. Dinner at 4:00pm, followed  Continue Reading

I called Amy Harold yesterday to see what the swim team was up to these days & how the season is going, and I think you can tell she’s pretty proud of her charges – here’s more: What’s 6:28.6, you ask?  That’s how much time 35 swimmers from San Juan Island have shaved off their  Continue Reading

You know how there’s usually a new quote over there (to the left) each day…I am kinda caught up with the Whitman line over there, and am going to leave it up for the week, because I think it says something a little different each day. See if you think so, too. From this hour  Continue Reading

Saturday night’s fundraiser for FHMS teacher Tina Jones went very well, with a crowded Mullis Center-full of friends, colleagues, family, students, and community members surrounding our friend with love & support as she fights cancer…here’s a note from Tina: Grateful to Live Here I’ve lived many places in my life and I am so grateful  Continue Reading

From my friend & fellow musician Carl…there’s a big show at the Community Theatre this weekend! Here’s more: The San Juan Community Theatre presents, ‘A Tribute To Jimi Hendrix’ on Saturday, January 28th, 2012, at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm, tickets are $12.00 reserve seating, student rush tickets just $5.00. There will be a no  Continue Reading