+++++++ •Want a free 15 minute massage? I know I do. Lavendera is hosting its Community Health night on Thursday, August 16, from 7-9pm. Enjoy a short free massage and energy work. +++++++ • The San Juan Island Library always has something entertaining: * Park Historian Mike Vouri will be presenting a slide program about  Continue Reading

After a serendipitous meeting at her 50 year high school reunion, SJCT volunteer Lori Stokes brought her former classmate, Peter Basquin, a master pianist, to Friday Harbor. His performance last year at the Community Theatre impressed so many islanders he will return for a second concert! Jan Bollwinkel-Smith has more: This Saturday, August 11, at 8  Continue Reading

When I think of long term islanders, I usually think of the last names such as Guard, Sundstrom, or Nash. But now I will definitely remember Boe! Megan Kilpatrick-Boe’s family has been living in the islands since 1885 and has a rich collection of memorabilia in the form of pictures and assorted objects. Enter the digital  Continue Reading

Tim Dustrude continues his series with photos & stories about people around the island – here’s more about Jaime Ellsworth, who just opened a show at WaterWorks Gallery last weekend: After trying out many careers Jaime Ellsworth stumbled onto art never knowing it would compliment her passion for animals so completely.  Painted dogs, real dogs,  Continue Reading

The 6th Annual Concours d’Elegance of the San Juan Islands is fast approaching! Here’s some more info from 2012 Concours Chairman, Chris Curtin: Entries are arriving daily for the 6th Annual Concours d’Elegance of the San Juan Islands. Car owners should submit entry forms by August 13 to allow for proper placement of vehicles on  Continue Reading

Well, maybe not quite Shakespeare; it’s a bit of a challenge to fill his shoes. But get your creativity out there for the world to see by submitting your play for the Playwrights Showcase 2013! Jan at the Theatre has more: Submissions are being sought for Playwrights Showcase 2013 at San Juan Community Theatre. Formerly titled  Continue Reading

The San Juans made #3 on Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards of Top Islands in the Continental US and Canada! Even better, the San Juans were inducted into the Travel + Leisure Hall of Fame for being “tops” for 10 years! ++++++++ +++++++ • “Radiation and our Health” at Lavendera… This Thursday, August 9th, from 7-9pm  Continue Reading

Griffin Bay Bookstore is hosting an author event that features long-time island resident Alison Johnston. Her creativity, usually expressed in beautiful paintings, has overflowed and spilled into her new book, “Thyme in my Pocket.” What’s the book about? Thyme in my Pocket is a visual memoir detailing Alison’s year in France with her husband, Art,  Continue Reading

Tim Dustrude continues his series with photos & stories about people around the island – here’s more about Scott & the bowling alley: Paradise Lanes is Friday Harbor’s first and only bowling alley. Scott Olinger bought the business in March of 2008 and has been operating it ever since. A bit of a jack-of-all-trades, he  Continue Reading

Grandma’s family Christmas sweaters are going to help me prove a point- sometimes it’s better to match. The Friday Harbor Elementary PTSA is announcing a great opportunity to help fund visual arts education for middle and elementary scholars. Here’s more from IMA Education Chair Peg Gerlock:  The San Juan Island Community Foundation has created a  Continue Reading

Can you believe Wolf Hollow is 29 years old? Well, that one is plausible. But working there for 23 years? When Education Coordinator Shona Aitken told me that tidbit, my eyes widened and I thought to myself, “She must really love her job.” After talking to her a for a little longer, it clear to  Continue Reading

Tim Dustrude continues his series with photos & stories about people around the island – here’s more about the boss at the Rocky Bay Cafe on Spring Street, John Sable: One of the best places in town for Breakfast and Lunch is the Rocky Bay Cafe, next door to the movie theater on one side and Sandpebble on the  Continue Reading

Bob Dylan, with his original version of The Times They Are A’Changin’.….. Come gather ’round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown And accept it that soon You’ll be drenched to the bone If your time to you Is worth savin’ Then you better start swimmin’ Or you’ll sink  Continue Reading

Tim Dustrude continues his series with photos & stories about people around the island – here’s more about the someone you’ll want to call when you’re lookin’  for clothes so that you’re lookin’ good: There’s a new women’s clothing store in town. Located at 818 Mullis Street #4, it’s called Modern & Fabulous with modern  Continue Reading

Here are some of the friendly faces I ran into on Saturday… ++++++++++ ++++++++++ ++++++++++ ++++++++++