The San Juan County Democrats have invited State Senator Kevin Ranker to drop by Democracy Corner (the Dems’ hq, just up from Marilyn’s Garden Café, on Second Street, kinda behind the drug store….he’ll be there at 4pm for anyone to drop by with questions & to check in. See you there!

Chamber Music San Juans heads in a different direction this weekend….I’ve seen & heard Martin before & he’s a heckuva performer…here’s more from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: For the Soul:  Bossa Nova Meets Classical on September 15 Chamber Music San Juans’ 25th anniversary season takes a turn into the soul, as two internationally-acclaimed musicians navigate between contemporary  Continue Reading

Here’s the word from Sandy Strelou: Tractors, Old Farm Trucks and Horses, Oh My! The Fall Farm Parade has it all!  If this funky, homegrown production of island produce and producers doesn’t turn your head, we don’t know what will!” This year’s event takes place on Saturday, October 6 at 2:30pm. Grand Marshall of the parade  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s up: • Sports update: The Wolverines won 21-14 in football while the soccer girls lost 5-1 to bigger-school Lynden this weekend…. +++++ • Hey – have you seen the super job Val Curtis is doing with Bonbon Break, her online mag? It’s evolving into a really good read – check it here.  Continue Reading

A Celebration of the Extraordinary Life of Barbara C. Fry Wednesday, Sept. 12  11:00-2:00  Skagit Valley College, Friday Harbor Lunch will follow an informal service of joy and thanksgiving in acknowledgement of all Barbara Fry meant to each of us. Her family would love anyone who would like to share stories, humourous or touching, of  Continue Reading

Island Arts League has two art classes coming up! Learn to felt wool into a silk scarf for a beautiful, wearable textile art with Patti Barker at “Nuno Felt a Scarf”. Click on the attached class flyer for details. Class begins Sept 15. Get started on those Christmas gifts! Enjoy learning special techniques at Caroline  Continue Reading

David Haskin Champlin died in Friday Harbor, Washington on June 11, 2012 at the age of 101. His three children were at his bedside. A memorial service will be held at Saint David’s Episcopal Church on September 10, 2012, at noon. A reception at the San Juan Island Yacht Club will follow the service. Dave  Continue Reading

Let’s take a look at what we have going on: • See you at the football game tonight (Friday)…the JV game has been moved to Lynden Christian on Monday. The varsity game (Friday) with LC is at 7pm, which has been adjusted for the ferry times… ++++++++++++ • Did you hear islander Thor Hanson discussing the  Continue Reading

This is huge…one of the great challenges ahead is working to get salmon recovery underway, and the effort has need resources to move ahead. Now, that has been achieved: Washington State Awarded $22 Million for Salmon Recovery The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board has received a $22 million federal grant to continue the state’s  Continue Reading

San Juan “Puget Sound Champions” honored for protecting and restoring Puget Sound The Puget Sound Partnership honored the San Juan Salmon Technical Advisory Group as a “Puget Sound Champion” for exceptional work protecting and restoring habitat and implementing the Action Agenda—the regional plan for restoring the health of Puget Sound. The ceremony occurred at the  Continue Reading

Just got the word from Tracy at Island Rec: The FANS Carnival is this Sunday September 9th from noon till 3 at the Elementary School!  Here is the link, for more information: What a great way to send off summer and welcome fall!  The weather is going to be beautiful, so why not volunteer for the dunk  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s going on…. • After his accident on San Juan Island last week, Orcas resident & author Richard Bach continues to mend in Seattle, but his son says he’s getting better. Here’s more, from the San Francisco Chronicle. ++++++ • Greg Hertel tells me he’s been getting ready for a ride on the Pacific Coast  Continue Reading

• Have you walked this area? It’s awesome, and now the connector is done – here’s more from Mike Vouri & the folks at the National Park: Mitchell Hill Trail Connector Complete from Young Hill Park visitors can now easily access the Mitchell Hill trail area from the Young Hill trail via a new connector  Continue Reading

There’s a new show at Waterworks Gallery….drop by this weekend! Here’s more from Ruth: MiXeD ELeMeNTS Michael Dickter – Oil Paintings Caroline James – Mixed Media Painting September 8 – 29 The works of these two painters are evocative. The tactile surfaces of their paintings filled with extensive visual information and provide references to their past work.  Continue Reading