One of the highlights of the month has been this event, earlier this month…Helen King was there, and offered to share her sense of what happened (with photos by Colleen Johansen): There was a nice turnout Saturday evening  (Sept. 3rd) for the book signing of Andrew V.McLaglen’s biography at Griffin Bay Book Store with standing  Continue Reading

Congrats to Sam & Audrey! Here’s the word from Shannon, the groom’s mom: Samuel W. Bailey and Audrey C. Sowers, were married on September 10, 2011 at the groom’s parents’ property on San Juan Island. Sam is the son of Bill and Shannon Bailey of San Juan Island, and brother to Eli, Ben and Kestrel  Continue Reading

FHHS grad (’09) Cameron left last month to return to college, but on the way to San Francisco he dropped by Joe Bongiorno’s Piano Haven recording studio to record his new song Salt & Sand for you, with additional video from the beach next to Golden Gate State Park. Give it a listen…you’re gonna love  Continue Reading

It’s this weekend!

It felt like the first day of summer this weekend with all the sun & warmth & great reasons to get outside…hope you got a chance to play! Let’s take a look around: • This is a great day to drop by the League of Women Voters’ meeting today at twelve at the Library. Always  Continue Reading

Sunday morning’s sunny morning was the backdrop as dozens of islanders collected at Memorial Park overlooking the marina for a simple, poignant ceremony to remember the events of ten years ago. So many people took the time time to remember, each in their own way, around the island, around the country, around the world… No  Continue Reading

Margaret Thorson told me, “It was such a great day.  The place had such a good feel about it.” That seemed to be the consensus as I wandered around the different booths in the space behind the theater and a lease. The building for Brickworks looks pretty good from the outside, and the plaza that  Continue Reading

Did you know: • Boo Boo & Kerry are auditioning for the Amazing Race show today… • Soccer starts today! Come see the kids at the elementary school as they start their season – and the Cleats Exchange is from 10am-2pm – don’t buy new ones! Ever! • Kim Nibler says there is still room:  Continue Reading

Dear hearts, today is a great day to get out & see new things here on the island. I know you wake up, looking for new ways to see the world each day…here are a few ideas for this weekend: • Drop by Michelle & Scott Reynolds’ new building at 305 Blair Street (that’s next  Continue Reading

Oh I do believe In all the things you say What comes is better than what came before And you’d better come come, come come to me Better come come, come come to me Better run, run run, run run to me Better come Oh I do believe In all the things you say What  Continue Reading