Lots going on! Let’s check in: • The Backdoor Kitchen shows fall is really here: Noodle Bowl Monday starts on Monday, October 3rd! 11:30 to 2:30. See ya there! • Blood Drive! Today at the Mullis Center! Noon-6pm – see you there! • At San Juan Supplements, Jerry & Dennis have a deal to tell  Continue Reading

Wow, what a ride! Monday’s stormy & windy weather sent a lot of islanders inside, but folks reported to me that the ferries were still running & rocking…apparently the Sidney ferry was a real adventure, with stuff sliding around, and by the end of the day, the boats were just a half hour or so  Continue Reading

This was shared by Larry’s family: Larry Allan Chamberlain, 68, passed away at home in Friday Harbor, WA on Monday, August 22, 2011. Larry was born on August 19th, 1943, in Janesville, WI to Samuel E. and Mildred M. Chamberlain.  He graduated from Janesville Senior High in 1961.  Following his graduation, Larry joined the U.S.  Continue Reading

Late Monday, I got this note from Robin at the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau that the cameras from Seattle were coming this way….I checked this morning & the cooking section AND Robin talking about Artstock & Savor The San Juans IS posted on KING 5’s website for us right here. It’s cool to see  Continue Reading

This will be next Sunday – plan now! Here’s the word from Rebecca Clarke at Island Rec: Run, Walk & Wag 5K Come join the pack for a frisky, fun 5K (3.1 miles) on Sunday, October 2nd. A race where you can walk or run along side your 4-legged friend! Fun prizes will be awarded  Continue Reading

Pretty windy Sunday & all day Monday….the weather people said there were gusts up to 50 mph. Here’s what it looked like, at a glance:

It’s happening! Here’s the scoop: ARTSTOCK 2011 The 5th annual Artstock –  “a fall festival of art,” celebrating the diverse artistic culture of the area, is coming to San Juan Island on October 1st and 2nd.  Two days of open art studios, art galleries, museum and other events will take place to delight your senses  Continue Reading

Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, … and what is done in love is done well. Vincent Van Gogh

It’s possible that our island happens to be one of the best-read communities around….it’s pretty common to see folks with books on the ferry, with bookmarks deep into 700-page novels. Similarly, and with as much passion, we have some of the most informed & involved parents you’ll ever meet. Put ’em together & you get  Continue Reading