Topic: Around Here

Pictures from Twelfth Night

Written on March 15, 2013 at 9:20 am, by

Just got these photos from last night’s performance at the Fairgrounds. Thanks Debbi!

Dall’s Porpoise

Written on March 15, 2013 at 5:45 am, by

Happy Friday to you! How about a beautiful Dall’s Porpoise photo to welcome your weekend… (click to see it bigger)

Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

Written on March 15, 2013 at 5:15 am, by

Island Rec – Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt Hey teens! If you thought looking for Easter eggs was kid stuff, try finding one in the dark!! The annual flashlight Easter egg hunt is happening Friday, March 29th, 8:30 to 10:00pm at Turnbull Gym. Be the lucky one to find the Golden Egg and take home  Continue Reading

Parent Mini-Seminar

Written on March 15, 2013 at 5:05 am, by

Parent Mini-Seminar at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church Saturday, March 16th 10:00am-2:00pm TOPICS: 1. Social media & Apps; impact & tips on setting boundaries 2. the Epidemic of pornography 3. Risky behavior & addictions among pre- & mid-adolescents. WHY: To inform, encourage & equip parents/grandparents of pre-teen and current teens. Content is aimed for current pre-teen and  Continue Reading

SSIS Presents: Twelfth Night

Written on March 14, 2013 at 2:02 pm, by

This note just came in from Debbi Fincher: Just in case you missed the flyers up around town, thought I’d let you know our Spring Street International School youth have embarked on a Shakespeare production for their drama experience this year! It’s really a collective gem that all came together under the direction of Grace  Continue Reading

There’s Still Time to Catch Guys on Ice

Written on March 14, 2013 at 1:55 pm, by

And in more theater news, Jan over at the Community Theater wants to let you know that Guys on Ice has its final shows today through Sunday: See ya on da ice! PART TWO Fer-sure, dose funny singing fisherman guys are returning to San Juan Community Theatre for four final shows THIS Thursday* through Sunday,  Continue Reading

Shaw Island School Promotes Energy Efficiency

Written on March 14, 2013 at 5:50 am, by

Shaw Island School primary class students attended a party sponsored by OPALCO for their terrific job in creating a 2013 Energy Conservation and Efficiency Calendar. Eight Shaw primary students, teacher Diane Clifton and NegaWatt Media’s Anita Orne, who assisted in the project, all participated in a field trip to the Funhouse Commons on Orcas Island  Continue Reading

Parking at Brickworks

Written on March 14, 2013 at 5:45 am, by

Here’s an update from the Ag Guild on parking at the Brickworks: As many are aware, the significant influx of donations and matching grant funding over the past several months has allowed the renovation work at Brickworks to proceed at an accelerated pace. With the interior gutted and a new roof in place, building activities  Continue Reading

Carol says “Welcome”

Written on March 14, 2013 at 5:29 am, by

I ran into Carol Holt at Castaways consignment shop on Nichols St. the other day. If you have some good quality used items that you would like to free yourself of, but you don’t quite want to give them away, go see Carol or her husband Terry and they’ll sell your stuff for you and  Continue Reading

Job Opening at the Port

Written on March 14, 2013 at 5:25 am, by

Temporary Grounds Keeping/Janitorial Position The Port of Friday Harbor is seeking a temporary Grounds Keeping/Janitor to work April 15th – Sept. 15th, weekend work required. Rate: $13/hour, 32 hours per week. For job description and application see ‘News Flash’ on website www.portfridayharbor.org or pick up at the Port Office 204 Front Street. Applications are due  Continue Reading

Venue Change for Friday Games

Written on March 13, 2013 at 6:45 pm, by

Just got this note in from Rod Turnbull over at the High School: Due to the conditions of our fields, we will not be playing soccer or fastpitch at home on Friday.  The games will now be played away at University Prep.

Front Street Construction

Written on March 13, 2013 at 5:55 am, by

Have you seen all the construction going on down there on Front Street by the ferry landing and wondered what’s going on? I talked to Mike Bertrand at the Town and he filled me in. The official title of the project is the “Friday Harbor Terminal Pedestrian & Safety Improvement”. Washington State Ferries is improving  Continue Reading

Barbara and Goosie

Written on March 13, 2013 at 5:47 am, by

That’s Barbara Defalco holding up her friend Goosie. He’s quite tame for a wild goose – he walked right up to the delivery van when I pulled up, probably hoping I had something for him, but alas – there was only the one package for Barbara. Goosie runs with his pal Odin, a big Pit  Continue Reading

St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza Coming Soon!

Written on March 13, 2013 at 5:37 am, by

Becki Day wanted me to let you know about the Soroptimists’ big fundraiser coming up this weekend. Here’s Becky to fill you in: The Soroptimists of Friday Harbor will be holding their biggest and most important fund-raiser of the year, the St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza, on Saturday, March 16, at the Mullis Center. All proceeds  Continue Reading

Contra Dance

Written on March 13, 2013 at 5:23 am, by

Liz Francis says: We are on, again, for March 16 at the Grange Hall. The caller is definitely on my top list – Mariah Pepper, young, very cool and collected, spot on the money. The band is Clyde Curley and Friends from Bellingham – superb musicians.

Chat and Chew

Written on March 13, 2013 at 5:13 am, by

Minnie Knych sends over this invitation to meet Rick Hughes: No host lunch with County Councilman Rick Hughes Thursday, March 14 at noon — Upstairs at China Pearl. Bring a friend and your issues and concerns and get to know Councilman Hughes who is running for re-election.