Time for a unique island twist to a traditional graduation. Here’s a hint: it involves paint, laughter, and spelling….and it’s in the high school parking lot! Way to go Class of 2012!

I wanted you to know that Cinda Sue Dow is offering these classes coming up – here’s more: CLASS 1: PASTEL WORKSHOP June 23rd, 2012 9:30-4:00 Learn about different pastels and pastel papers.  We will work together in this all day class to get the feel of pastel.  Students will do 2 paintings using different  Continue Reading

Let’s take a look at what’s going on around the rock: • Looking for a place to eat on Saturday? You can add The Market Chef to your list – here’s more from Laurie & Tim: Hi there Ian! I was hoping you could let our friends and neighbors know that The Market Chef will  Continue Reading

As of Wednesday, June 13, the Save-A-Spot vehicle reservation system will expand to include business and commercial customers for the Anacortes/San Juan Islands ferry runs.   Hugely successful when it was test driven on June 4th on the Anacortes/Sidney B.C. run, the Save-A-Spot system is spreading quickly throughout other ferry routes such as Port Townsend/Coupeville,  Continue Reading

As summertime approaches, it’s normal to see zillions of tourists taking in the beauty of our islands. But here are two new faces that you would do well to remember! Here’s more from Recreation Director Sally Thomsen:  Island Rec is excited to announce the addition of two new Recreation Specialists, JD Bister and Jason Davis.   Continue Reading

Four great Montana musicians are back on the island, but that’s not all! Marshall Catch will be playing at the Rumor Mill, starting at 7:30pm, this Wednesday and Thursday. Check out their indie-rock sound on Youtube for a preview: http://youtu.be/uKys9_8r5pc  

The Kiwanis Club’s Fourth of July Pig War Picnic is coming up, and it’s better than ever. Besides the hit activities of the past such as a cakewalk, pie-eating contest, and amazing barbecue; four island bands will be performing – One More Time Band, Legacy, The Tease, and The Good Husbands. Look for a reminder  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s going on: • Sandy has some leftover plants from her sale – now’s your chance to help her out: I had a great plant sale yesterday but still have a table full of vegetable starts to help find homes for. To that end I will be holding a customer, neighbor and friend  Continue Reading

Debbie has been planning & scheduling & getting it all ready to go, and opening week is finally here – drop by the market this Thursday – here’s more from Debbie Pigman: Friday Harbor Art Market Kicks-off First Season Friday Harbor welcomes a new evening experience.  The first full season of the Friday Harbor Art  Continue Reading

Bill & Rita’s show is coming this coming weekend, as it has for nearly 30 years – wahoo! Here’s the scoop: Dance Happy Time! Join Bill & Rita Ament and more than 60 local island performers, children through adults, ages 2 on up, as they entertain you in their 28th annual celebration of dance and  Continue Reading

You already have it on your calendar: Ingrid from SSIS says: “Spring Street School graduates Sat. 2:30pm at the Community Theatre. Everyone is welcome.” Friday Harbor High is at 5 today, and Griffin Bay High is at noon on Sunday at the middle school!

Hope your day is off to a great start! •  Just this week saw a black fox (those are usually the red fox) running across the Courthouse lawn….reminds me of back in the mid-1990s, when we had wild turkeys flocking across the lawn & the streets downtown…. ++++++ •  This is the weekend for dancing  Continue Reading

Lots going on – let’s check in: • It’s time to get your soccer kids going – here’s the story from Travis & the soccer association: I know there is a lot of other things going on with school winding down, but please help me get the word out to your friends about registration! 1.)     Continue Reading

Looks like we’re gonna have some special guests! Here’s more from Leslie & the folks at the Animal Shelter: Actor Ken Howard Attending Wags to Riches The Friday Harbor Animal Shelter will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year at the WAGS to RICHES ‘MONTE CARLO NIGHT’ on Saturday, June 16th, 2012 5-10pm. Special guest  Continue Reading