Griffin Bay Bookstore continues its run of fascinating authors sharing their world with islanders – this week it’s an economic discussion & a movie star from one of the most beloved films of all time. Here’s more from Nancy: ++++++++++++++++ The Self-Made Myth: and the Truth About How Government Helps Individuals and Businesses Succeed by Brian  Continue Reading

Just got this note from Ryan’s family, and I found a picture from years ago – hope you can make it: The Parents of Ryan Nolan Ochoa (1992 ~ 2012) invite you, our family, friends and community to join us in a Celebration of Life on Thursday May 10 at 1:00 pm at the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church (445  Continue Reading

This sounds fun, if you’re looking for a way to honor your mom and help our friends at Wolf Hollow – here’s more from Jan: Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and Coho Restaurant want you to treat your mom or someone else’s mom to a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea and Fancy Hat Contest! Choose from  Continue Reading

Happy new week to you…hope yours is off to a good start! It’s the countdown to Mother’s Day (as you figure out what to do with her & for her & to remember her), and more: • This next weekend at 1836 Roche Harbor Road, Avon from the Golden Triangle is having a garage sale  Continue Reading

Just heard that Jan Murphy & friends are putting on this show next week – plan ahead – it’s gonna be a good one: If you care about animals, please do not miss An Evening with Morgan Lance of Animals Asia Wednesday, May 16, 2012 The Mullis Center – 824 Mullis Street – 7pm Join  Continue Reading

The perigee moon is upon us & above us…let’s look around: • It is sad to hear of Ryan Ochoa‘s passing…gonna miss the FHHS ’10 grad. Heartfelt condolences to parents Julie & Mario, and brother Richie…. ++++++ • The reason the moon looks so big is it is as close to the earth as it  Continue Reading

It’s not too late to buy tickets – here’s more from Jenny: The Whale Museum’s upcoming 6th Annual “Celebration of the Orca Greeting Ceremony” fundraising dinner and auction will be held on the evening of Friday, May 4th at the Mullis Center in Friday Harbor. Just as the Orca whales come together in what are  Continue Reading

Has this happened with you, too? A visitor came up to me when I was down at the terminal, waiting for the ferry to come in, and asked if I live here. I said sure, could I help with something (the way you would). She asked, This is an island, right? Does that mean the  Continue Reading

G’morning to you…have you told someone you love them yet? Just ’cause you’re off to a slow start, you can still work it in before it’s too late in the day. After that, you’ll need stuff to talk about, so here’s things you might share: • Here’s another reason to go to the Children’s Festival  Continue Reading

If you saw “Vanishing of the Bees” you’re already thinking about the longterm implications of what it means for humans if the bees disappear, but in the meantime, we have a chance to look after the bees here on the island. Here’s a special report from Cyndi Brast, who is doing graduate work in entomology,  Continue Reading

The fundraiser at the Fairgrounds two weekends ago went really well – over 750 people came & over $90K was raised. Here’s a thank you letter to the community from FHAA president Donny Galt: Hello San Juan Islanders! On behalf of the Friday Harbor Athletic Association and the 80+ volunteers that helped organize and operate  Continue Reading

Every so often Update reporter Collin Williamson lets me know about great things happening at school, and one of them is his creative writing class – here’s more about how it’s going: If you happen to stop by FHHS’s creative writing class second period, you’ll not only get to meet this handsome writer (he said shyly),  Continue Reading

As we continue our series about the good things that students at Friday Harbor High are up to, here’s a report from two FHHS girls who are helping in the woods on the westside – here’s their report: FHHS Girls Find Community Spirit Strong Especially for Improving Multi-Use Trails With NPS! by Julia Bevens and  Continue Reading

It’s that time of year, as th eteams get the last rainouts in & elbow for playoff position this spring – here’s the writeup from FHHS athletic director Rod Turnbull, with the news as of yesterday (when the regularly scheduled baseball & softball games were canceled…): Our spring teams are quickly approaching the District 1  Continue Reading