Hey, just a quick note – I’m visiting my folks in Chattanooga, Tennessee & you probably heard the news – a lot of flooding & the power’s out. I’ll be updating things over the next couple of days when I can find a connection, but probably we’ll keep a low profile till I’m back on  Continue Reading

Nancy Larsen from Griffin Bay has a special event to tell you about – featuring one of the island’s more distinguished gentlemen: Griffin Bay Bookstore and San Juan Island Library are co-sponsors of a special evening with islander &  Hollywood director Andrew V. McLaglen and film historian Stephen B. Armstrong on Saturday, September 3, 7:00  Continue Reading

• Let’s check what’s going on these days…. • Hey, I checked in with Scott at the bowling alley, and yes, it’s nearly time for leagues to get started! You can sign up as a team or individual – give Scott a call at 370-5667 extension #1, or drop by after midday & check in.  Continue Reading

Just got this note from Sandy Strehlou (sstrehlou (at) fridayharbor.org) – sounds fun: On Friday, October 28th, at 7pm the Library, The San Juan Island Visitors Bureau and the Town of Friday Harbor Historic Preservation Program are collaborating on a night of story-telling with the theme of island ghost stories and lore. The event will  Continue Reading

The classes start with Bill Ament on the 7th – here’s the deal: ZUMBA GOLD WITH BILL AMENT COMING TO SAN JUAN ISLAND!!! We are so excited to announce that we are introducing ZUMBA GOLD to the active older adult community, as well as for beginning participants, as part of our successful ZUMBA program.

Several of you noticed that I was able to shoot a picture of Thor’s book a couple of weeks ago in California…yep, I took a little trip to San Francisco, but of course ran into island things on the way. It was fun to visit with Kendra Keithcart Whitney (FHHS ’03) in Redding on the  Continue Reading

Let’s look around: • There’s construction at the airport – here’s the inside story, from Dave: I wanted to update you on the status of construction here at the airport. This week (Aug.29th) we’ll be doing the layout for the new electrical vault and saw-cutting at the gate locations. This should not affect flight operations,  Continue Reading

It’s cool – Thor Hanson has one more presentation about his new & critically acclaimed book “Feathers”…this one is at The Whale Museum at 7pm today (Wednesday) as part of their summer science lecture series. The other two shows were packed, so come early!

After a summer break, the Garden Club is gearing up for the season – here’s more from Dot: The San Juan Island Garden Club will resume our meeting schedule on September 6 at 1 p.m. at the Mullis Center. This will be an organizational meeting for hostesses signing up and for a preview of proposed  Continue Reading

Jan from the Community Theatre says there is only one weekend left: The first two shows of the comedy hit, KWIT Radio Hour, were sell-outs–so make sure and get your tickets because there are only four shows left in the intimate Gubelman Theatre! Written by John Davis and Therese Finn and directed by Therese Finn  Continue Reading