Clayton Banry to Receive “Sixth Wolverine Award” Between the Friday Harbor High School’s girls and boys basketball games against Bear Creek High School on Saturday, Clayton Banry will receive the first ever “Sixth Wolverine Award”.

I just heard that Mona the Camel may be leaving our island if she can’t find a warmer place for her feet. Her owner Steve King says her feet get cold in the Winter at her current location on Roche Harbor Road (lots of wet runoff on that property) and it’s not good for her  Continue Reading

Science. Technology. Engineering. Mathematics. The school district’s kids just got a boost from the state in these areas – here’s more from the school district’s Maude Cumming: The San Juan Island School District has been named one of five STEM Lighthouse Districts by the State of Washington via a state-wide competition. The Lighthouse designation acknowledges  Continue Reading

Mike Martin checks in with some post-game wrap-ups for the Wolverine Boys and the Lady Wolverines from last Saturday’s games at South Whidbey. First, the Ladies… 

Our good friend Gail over at Cotton Cotton Cotton has an announcement for local shoppers: Attention Holiday Shoppers! Most local shops downtown are staying open late for your shopping pleasure on Thursdays in December! Starting December 6th most shops are staying open until 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM. Please call your favorite store to check  Continue Reading

This just in from Michelle Loftus: Join the Legion Auxiliary Wed Dec 5th, 5:30 PM at the San Juan Island Legion downstairs. They will be packing boxes to send to the troops. Did you know they do this monthly? Call Minnie Knych for details 378-7040. Thank you, Michelle Loftus

Karrie Cooper of the Stewardship Network sends this invitation: December 6th Thursday 6-7pm at the Grange 152 First St N. Friday Harbor WA On October 24, 2012, the Elwha River flowed free again for the first time in almost 100 years. On this overcast afternoon, the base of the Glines Canyon Dam was notched low  Continue Reading

Thursday, December 6, 5:00 pm -8:00 pm Join us for a time honored tradition, where many of the things you remember from long ago are brought to life once again. Visit with old friends and make new ones and celebrate the spirit of the season. Delectable baked goodies, Ivar’s Clam Chowder, hearty chili, hot apple  Continue Reading

The theater had a great turnout and wonderful entertainment for their 2012 fundraiser. Check out all the smiling faces and well-dressed islanders in this slideshow gallery of photos by Ian Byington and Tim Dustrude.

Mike Vouri sends this invitation over from the National Park Service: Stake your claim for gold—as in golden paintbrush —by joining park staff and volunteers in planting more than 2,000 seedlings in a section of the American Camp prairie from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, December 5, meeting at the American Camp visitor center. Those  Continue Reading