Topic: Around Here

Playing on Monday at the Library: “The Happy Movie”

Written on December 14, 2012 at 11:35 pm, by

Just in time for the holidays, Rob Simpson & The Conscientious Projector Series is playing The Happy Movie on Monday at 7pm at the Library. Winner of a bunch of awards, the documentary is a cheerful review of what is it that makes folks happy? Here’s more about the movie (be careful – if you  Continue Reading

Christmas Lights

Written on December 14, 2012 at 11:31 pm, by

One of the best things about the holidays is looking at peoples’ houses and businesses all lit up for the season. Here are a couple of nicely done homes over in the Evergreen neighborhood. (Click on the pictures to see large versions)

Tonight!

Written on December 14, 2012 at 4:43 pm, by

Island faces, ’round town….

Written on December 14, 2012 at 12:59 am, by

Let’s check in & see what folks are doing….here are some of the smiling folks we have around: +++++ +++++ +++++ +++++ +++++ +++++ ++++++

This weekend: The San Juan Singers!

Written on December 14, 2012 at 12:26 am, by

It’s this weekend! Here’s more from the Community Theatre’s Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: Community Chorus Takes a Celtic Twist San Juan Singers’ holiday concert may just put a twinkle in your eye and a lilt in your laughter!  The community chorus celebrates the winter season with a Celtic flair at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, December  Continue Reading

Who has filed so far….

Written on December 13, 2012 at 9:42 am, by

The primary for the County Council in February has a three day signing-up period (yesterday, today & tomorrow till 4:30pm), and here’s who has signed up so far: San Juan: Lovel Pratt & Bob Jarman Orcas: Greg Ayers, Lisa Byers, and Rick Hughes Lopez: Brian McClerren & Jamie Stephens If you want to check through  Continue Reading

In action: Thursday

Written on December 13, 2012 at 9:04 am, by

You saw that sunrise this morning, right? The one with all the colors….lots of blues & yellows, out our window in Friday Harbor…. • I know how you are – you’re the kind of person who gets up in the middle of the night to see the meteor showers. If it’s not too cloudy this  Continue Reading

Morning song: Jackson Browne, running on empty these days…..

Written on December 13, 2012 at 12:19 am, by

This is a rare acoustic set with two songs, in which Jackson sings “These Days” and “Running on Empty”….check it out:

What’s up around town….

Written on December 12, 2012 at 8:25 am, by

Let’s take a look around our little town…. • You know that when a performer is doing a mike check before singing, they check to see how loud it is by saying “1-2-1-2-1-2….” That’s kinda like the date, today: 12/12/12. • This weekend, it’s a good time to get your skates – here’s more from  Continue Reading

Morning poem….from Shel Silverstein, with Donovan chiming in

Written on December 12, 2012 at 3:05 am, by

I taught junior high for years in one phase of my life, and one of the things the kids & I did was memorize poems…both they & I liked it that some of the poems were so short that we COULD remember them, and so we found ourselves repeating them when we needed them. It is a  Continue Reading

Theater needs a man!

Written on December 11, 2012 at 3:51 pm, by

This just in: SJCT Needs a Man! San Juan Community Theatre is seeking a man (25-60) for a major role in the play Souvenir.   The role requires expert piano skills and involves a substantial portion of the lines in this hilarious and poignant portrait of Florence Foster Jenkins.  (Jenkins was the inept coloratura heiress whose legendary  Continue Reading

Around the island….

Written on December 11, 2012 at 7:17 am, by

Let’s take a look around our island….. • You may notice that there was no pet of the week this week….that’s because I asked Jan at the Animal Shelter if they had any armadillos or raccoons, and they’re looking for some. mostly to diversify. I’ll get back to you how this unfolds. That would be  Continue Reading

Lighted Boat Parade

Written on December 11, 2012 at 6:30 am, by

YOU are invited by the Friday Harbor Sailing Club to participate with your boat in the 21st Annual Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, Dec. 15th in conjunction with the 52nd Annual Santa Ship. ALL sailors and power boaters in San Juan County are welcome to participate.  This wonderful tradition provides a beautiful nautical event during the  Continue Reading

Community Dinner

Written on December 11, 2012 at 6:15 am, by

Here’s a note from Liz Varvaro up at the school… Greetings Community Dinner Guests! I still can’t believe this is our 5th year gathering for monthly meals. Wednesday, December 12th at 5:30 we meet again for a Southern Style dinner! Chef Andy’s crew and the Baking Class are preparing: Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes  Continue Reading

Bluebird Style at the Rumor Mill

Written on December 10, 2012 at 6:03 am, by

Tom Doenges sends this invitation to everyone: I am now preparing for a songwriter show Wednesday, December 12 at the Rumor Mill. A long time buddy of mine, Bernie from Nashville is coming out to do the show with me and Kate Schuman. We are doing the show Nashville Bluebird style. For those whom have  Continue Reading

And the winners are…

Written on December 9, 2012 at 10:41 am, by

I just heard from Rebecca Parks over at the Chamber that winners have been chosen for this year’s Holiday Lights decorating contest. And here they are: Best Overall: EarthBox Best Window Display: Lavendera Best Exterior: Stillpoint School Best Interior: The American Legion Best First-time Entry: Supplies Plus (formerly The Office Center) And Rebecca had this  Continue Reading