• Everybody loves a good fashion show, especially one from Girlfriend’s Consignment!  Debbie Dardanelli of Girlfriends Consignment is throwing a fashion show next Friday the 22nd at Vinny’s! Grab a friend, dress up, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and ambiance. It all starts at noon and please R.S.V.P. at 378-1934. Cost is $15 for this fabulous event.  Continue Reading

Capt. Jim Maya got a glimpse of nature’s lighter side today and decided to share. Here’s the scoop, straight from the photographer himself: Every now and then I’m able to capture an image that touches my heart. Below was a brief look into the lives of our orca friends. Here are a couple of huggers,  Continue Reading

Steller’s Sea Lion Mojo, who was rescued by Wolf Hollow and rehabilitated for three and a half months, is being released. 170lbs heavier, much healthier, and ready to provide for himself, he ventures out to the Salish Sea! Here’s more from Wolf Hollow Education Coordinator, Shona Aitken: Mojo, the young Steller’s Sea Lion that had  Continue Reading

Sometimes with our adult worries and problems, we don’t sit back and enjoy ourselves nearly enough. That’s what kids are for – keeping us laughing at the funny moments life gives us. So here’s some news for the kid in you, sent over by Marc Islam: Here’s a quick picture of the senior class of  Continue Reading

World Renowned Pioneer Underwater Photographer Brings His Vision to the San Juan Islands   Pioneer underwater photographer, educator, diver, and ambassador to the marine environment, Ernest H. Brooks II, will bring his vision of the world beneath the sea to life in both a multi-media presentation and a photography exhibit.   Thursday, June 21: Multi-media  Continue Reading

A little reminder about how beautiful it is, especially when it rains. Thanks to Lynn Schooler for his picture.

Let’s take a peek at the last few days, and the next few…. • Mitzi tells me the brown bag luncheon at the Presbyterian Church for the Daughters of the American Revolution is tomorrow (Tuesday) from 11:30am – 2pm, with guests welcome (rsvp to Mitzi at 378-5442). This month’s San Juan Islands Chapter of the D.A.R. offers  Continue Reading

Wow. The transformation of the Fairgrounds into a casino was actually stunning…with lights to the ceiling & drapes & tables & music, our old familiar place was a new & different place. This year’s Wags To Riches was inside this year (good guess, with the rainy weather this weekend), and a good time was had  Continue Reading

The Skagit Valley College/San Juan Center Class of 2012 may be small, but they are mighty. Here’s more: There should be a few recognizable faces or names out there: Patrick Moll-Nevins (used to run Zip San Juan), Geneva Mottet, David Ralston, and Lydia Ware. Each graduate was awarded an AAUCT Degree, and a few plan  Continue Reading

Come out and see Dana Lyons perform at the Library on Thursday the 28th at 7:30pm! Library Outreach Coordinator Beth Helstien has more: Dana Lyons is the singer/songwriter best known for his dynamic performances and outrageous hit songs “Cows with Guns,” “RV” and “Ride the Lawn.” A global and web hit, “Cows with Guns” was  Continue Reading

Accomplished woodworker and loving husband James Dunlap wanted to make his wife a beautiful wooden table as a Christmas present. Eight months and a lot of hard work later, it’s happily sitting in his dining room. Here’s James with the details:  The table is made of black limba, with accents of ironwood, cocobolo, and purple heart.  Continue Reading

One of the things this community prides itself on is its undying support for its members. Thousands of dollars were awarded in scholarships to many deserving young adults at Friday Harbor High School, and the efforts of recipients, donors, and everyone else involved in this tremendous process deserve recognition and thanks for helping make higher  Continue Reading

Rachel Anderson tells me there are actually (for once) a few tickets left – hope you get a chance to come for good food, good music, and to help support the kids: Friday Harbor Laboratories’ Jazz at the Labs on June 16, 2012 Supporting SJI’s K-12 Programs through its Science Outreach Program On Saturday night,  Continue Reading

 Let’s take a look: • Who says Christmas only comes once a year? Check out the semi-annual garage sale hosted by Surina Business Park! Happening at Star Storage, 50 Malcolm Street, Saturday the 16th from 9am to 4pm (no early birds please). Happy shopping! ++++++ • Music this weekend: The Shotgun Messengers at Herb’s Tavern on  Continue Reading

• Cynthia Burke invites all to a relaxing night at XYZ Studio Arts. Shantala practices kirtan, a celebration of spirit that includes chanting sacred names and is internationally recognized, performing and recording worldwide.  Participation is optional, come check it out! Benjy & Heather are friends of Tyler Ryan, who graduated from FHHS eleven years ago…here’s  Continue Reading

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Jessica Hagy, Indexed. Used with permission!