It’s over there on Web Street where the Greenhouse Cafe was (and The Bistro Garden before that) and now it’s called Van Go’s Pizza, created by Daniel Van Hamersfeld, the former chef over at Vinny’s Ristorante. He left Vinny’s as of December 31st and had a crazy busy January getting the new place set up but  Continue Reading

Cynthia Brast shot this great photo of an eagle swooping over the bay. Thanks for sharing Cynthia!

Air Travel – Some people aren’t afraid of flying; some people are. Some people are afraid of flying on large planes, but not small ones, and other people – just the opposite – they’re afraid of flying on small planes but not jet airliners. How about YOU? Remember, answers to previous surveys can be viewed  Continue Reading

The Ian McFeron Band plays the Rumor Mill on Friday evening. Here’s the official announcement: Ian McFeron continues to tour over 170 dates this year as he celebrates the release of his seventh album “Time Will Take You” which maintains stout-hearted positivity while exploring themes of troubled times, hard traveling, and a thin pocketbook. McFeron  Continue Reading

Sheila Harley from the Fire Department sent this notice over for you… 69 Flights 1,311 Steps 788 ft. of Vertical Elevation Climb Conquer Cure Once again, the firefighters of San Juan Island Fire Rescue will participate in the Scott Firefighter Stair Climb on Sunday, March 9, 2014 in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society  Continue Reading

Did you hear that local author Jill Urbach has a new book out? I hear that the story is based in… FRIDAY HARBOR! Here’s the blurb she wrote about it: When Anna Gissler runs away from her Peace Corps commitment, the only place this failure of a college grad can go is home to her  Continue Reading

Just saw that Cynthia Burke has a new offering… Zentangle is an artistic form of meditation that supports relaxation, focus and creativity. It is easy to learn, and the results can be beautiful. Join Us! Saturday – February 22nd from 11:00 to 1:00 $45 per person – Includes all materials, snacks, fun, prizes, relaxation!!

Richard Christopher DeStaffany, one of Friday Harbor’s colorful characters, has died of heart disease at the age of 62. Born to be the center of attention, Chris kept his friends entertained, inspired, and busy with his high ambitions, seldom worrying about details of preparation and follow-up as he would muddle through on sheer enthusiasm and  Continue Reading

Just got this note from Paul over at Pablito’s… Hey there, This is Paul from Pablito’s.  I’m writing to let you know that we’re back open after our winter break.  This spring we’re just going to concentrate on dinner, so we’ll be open Tuesday through Saturday from. 4:30 – 8:30.   We’re also excited to be  Continue Reading

OPALCO recently announced a 6% rate increase beginning in March. What can we do to keep member costs down? Energy efficiency and conservation activities and gains are key tools for minimizing kWh usage and helping members to control their utility bills. Every little bit helps: the Northwest Power and Conservation Council states “Nearly 60% of  Continue Reading