Just heard from Peggy at The Chamber of Commerce what’s on tap for this week & this month – here’s the deal: Wolf Hollow and the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Co-sponsor the first annual “Twelve Days of Christmas” Pageant December 1-31, on San Juan Island Twelve island businesses will participate by hosting a  Continue Reading

It was cool to see that Barbara Cable won the Shopping Spree this year – I asked her how it went last week, and here’s her report: It was such a surprise to win the Lions’ Shopping Spree at King’s, and such a pleasure to share my good fortune with the Food Bank.  Because of  Continue Reading

It was great. Another gathering of the tribe. For the 33rd year, the Island Artisans Holiday Marketplace brought hundreds of islanders together for two days at the elementary school. The incredible variety of different folks’ craft & art on display made for a holiday atmosphere; it was fun to catch up with friends & family  Continue Reading

Just got this press release that puts a spotlight on Bill Ament – check it out: Bill Ament, well known in Friday Harbor as a dancer and teacher for children, teens and adults in Dance Happy and Zumba, became part of a music video released by Zimmer, a worldwide joint replacement company, who provided Bill  Continue Reading

One of the cooler deals here on the island: High school students who put in a certain amount of community service volunteer time can receive financial help from Dollars for Scholars…and now DFS has a new website. Here’s more from Maude at the School District: Dollars for Scholars Annual Fund Raising Campaign and New Website  Continue Reading

Just heard from Dot that the regular meeting for December will be an hour earlier & a potluck – here’s more: The San Juan Island Garden Club will be meeting on Tuesday, December 6, at the Mullis Center AT NOON (not our usual 1 p.m. meeting time).  This is our annual Holiday Potluck and we  Continue Reading

It’s always good to hear what local songbird Rhiana Franklin is up to (the FHHS senior was just named to the all-league team as second-team goalkeeper, too!) and the songs just keep coming – here’s her new one, for which she says: Hey everyone! This is my new song “The Closest I’ve Ever Been” –  Continue Reading

Just got this note from Howie & the County Council – it’s our chance to give the ferry folks input: SAN JUAN FERRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Washington State Ferries will be holding a public meeting on Thursday Dec. 1 from 5:30-7:00 PM at the County Council Chambers, 55 2nd Street in Friday Harbor. This meeting, meant  Continue Reading

Just a couple of little plugs: If you’ve been dodging the crowds that have been going to Blithe Spirit at the Fairgrounds, go to the matinee today at 4pm. After this weekend, there’s only one weekend left! And…tonight at the Rumor Mill, Steve, Tom, Jerry & Ken (together they are the Rocky Bay Boys) are  Continue Reading

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