Celebrate Your Island on Earth Day Sunday, April 22, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Brickworks Plaza, 150 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor On April 22, more than one billion people around the planet will “Mobilize the Earth” and participate in Earth Day 2012.  The Stewardship Network of the San Juans is excited to bring the community  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s going on ’round here: • The report from Baltimore is that our Orca Bowl (from FHHS) team placed ninth in the country – wahoo! Way to go, you guys!!! We’re proud of you! +++++++ • Yep, it’s true – the FHHS softball team beat Lynden Christian 4-3, with Emily Guard scoring the  Continue Reading

If we’re going to get there, we need to make every day an Earth Day…and the task isn’t too big for us! It’s going to take us all doing a little bit to add up to the great work ahead….I like the way one of my favorite writers, Wendell Berry, puts it: The real work  Continue Reading

Did you know….? • Looks like our old schools superintendent Steve Enoch is a finalist for the Seattle School District’s supe job – he left here for the Mead School District in the early part of the decade (2001), and has lately been in California at the San Ramon School District for the past four  Continue Reading

It was sad to hear that The Band’s drummer & singer Levon Helm passed away today – here’s a little remembrance of him from “The Last Waltz” back in the 1970’s:

Earlier this week, high school students on the island participated in a two-day event that brought home the pain & anguish that auto accidents caused by driving under the influence can bring to a community. Staged at the high school, the event included a simulated but realistic crash & emergency response, as well as court  Continue Reading

Hoping you’re having a sunny day, outside & in – here’s what’s up: • The high school Orca Bowl team heads for Baltimore & hopes of national glory this week…we’ll keep ya posted how it all goes! (Here’s the story about their statewide win last month…these guys rock!) +++++ • John Bostrom noted the coming  Continue Reading

Looking for a place to eat? Here’s where you get more bang for your eating-out dollar – helping graduating students from FHHS & SSIS & GBHS make their college dreams come a little closer…see ya there!

Ruth at Waterworks Gallery tells me she’s re-opening her freshly re-painted gallery for her 27th year today – here’s more: April 21 – May 12, 2012 CELEBRATION OF SPRING Our season starts with “Celebration of Spring” April 21- May 12, 2012 featuring new textile wallhangings by Amanda Richardson and blown glass installations by Jeremy Newman  Continue Reading

Shannon Rishel let me know this is coming up, to celebrate the life of our friend: Dairess Elaine McCutcheon December 14th, 1953 – April 13th, 2012 Dairess passed away suddenly in her home on San Juan Island on the night of April 13th. A Celebration of Life will be held downstairs on the deck of  Continue Reading

What is this fundraiser for? Click here. Bad eyes? Click here to see the BIG version of this poster. Hey, this is the fun way to do a fundraiser, and I hope to see you there! Below the poster are some remarks from community members, which help explain why this is a great idea. ++++  Continue Reading

The San Juan Singers are always a treat & this weekend they offer another – here’s more from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: SJ Singers Take on “That Ol’ Devil Moon” A “calling to the moon” and Earth Day weekend:  the San Juan Singers simply can’t resist this enchanting combination as they present their spring concert at San  Continue Reading

Just got the scoop from Liz Francis: This Saturday, April 21 – it’s the Third Saturday Grange Dance, Contra – 7-9pm at the SJI Grange Hall. Karen Marshall calling with Hands Four, Val White & Malcom Suttles on fiddle and guitar, Jim & Katy Nollman on mandolin and piano. No partners needed. All dances taught.  Continue Reading

Sounds like a good time, with good sounds, good company, beer & wine & your choice of good eats & the usual good coffee & tea that The Bean offers…at night. Eric Bienenstock tells me this Friday the 20th he’s hosting an open mike from 7-9pm as he gets his spring & summer schedule going…bring your guitar  Continue Reading

Caroline at Spring Street International School says the planning for the big event is going well – here’s more: Support scholars and scholarships at the SSIS Auction! Please call the Spring Street International School office for tickets or to make a donation: 378-6393. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!