Katie Fleming over at the Friends of the San Juans wanted me to pass along this invitation to attend their “Last Chance Coal Comment Party” for the Gateway Pacific Terminal: The San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea will be at the center of the marine impacts resulting from increased shipping of coal exports. Concerned  Continue Reading

Check out the beautiful new sculpture in town when you can. “Fluke” by local artist Micajah Bienvenu, was just installed Thursday morning on the rock outcropping just across from the ferry lanes. If you can’t get down there anytime soon, click on these photos. And be sure to read the Press Release from the Town below:  Continue Reading

Jan Murphy over at the Animal Shelter sent over this notice about this week’s pets of the week: One look at Mike and Ike and you have to agree – these are handsome boys.  These guys are the best!  They are quiet, have perfect manners and are extremely good-natured, happy dogs.  They greet everyone with  Continue Reading

How to choose to suffer (or not) in day to day life Suzie Thomas, who recently returned to Friday Harbor after 30 years away, will be offering a free 3-evening workshop at Griffin Bay Bookstore. Suzie will teach three simple keys which, if practiced, will immediately lessen much of the emotional and mental suffering inherent  Continue Reading

Roving Update reporter Diana Mancel files this report: Dateline: Browne’s Home Center, 860 Mullis Street – Kathy Rouleau says Hellebores are selling best right now!  I asked Kathy if it got lonesome out there during the cold, rainy winter days, but I looked around and could see she had plenty of company….  

Sounds like they had a pretty good time over at Mullis Center on Thursday for the big Meat Loaf cook-off and Wine Tasting gig. Stan the Wine Man files this report:  Well, last night was a big hit at the Mullis Center. We had a lot of people and I want to thank all of  Continue Reading

Liz Varvaro sends this mouth-watering invitation. See you there!! The next Community Dinner is fast approaching! The end of the semester means it is time for an OPEN HOUSE. The students will be presenting their Community Projects in classrooms, the Jazz Band will play and the Art Walk-a-Bout has our young artists’ work on display around  Continue Reading

Diana Mancel was there and has this to report: It was a dark and stormy night…. Wait a second….that can’t be right!  Susan Wingate’s Writing Workshop had its first of six sessions this past Saturday (it was rainy, but not dark and stormy), with a room full of aspiring writers, eager to hear Susan’s slant  Continue Reading

Margaret Langlie tells me that there are still openings for the Hospice of San Juan Grief Support Group beginning next week… Hospice of San Juan is sponsoring a Grief Support Group for anyone who has lost a family member or friend. The support group will provide a time to talk and share common experiences, ask  Continue Reading

It’s that time again… BooBoo and Kerry want you to know that Run Ladies Run will be hosting their annual 10K and Half Marathon. March 24th 2013. Both events will start at 9:30 am beginning at the EARTH BOX MOTEL and SPA (410 Spring St. Friday Harbor, WA) Runners and walkers alike are welcome. All registrations for  Continue Reading