Topic: Around Here

Tuesday, in the news….

Written on April 3, 2012 at 1:20 am, by

 Let’s see what’s going on around the island, and around the region: • Remember Ann Larson, who worked for the County Council for a while here on the island? She got a job working with Kevin Ranker when he became a state senator, and now works at Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, where she’s  Continue Reading

Community Project: The garden grows….

Written on April 3, 2012 at 12:44 am, by

One of the ongoing community projects at Friday Harbor High you pass all the time, the greenhouse across from the high school, is doing well this spring. Update reporter Collin Williamson has more: Master Gardeners, be afraid. There is another pair of green thumbs on the island to be in contest with, and those belong  Continue Reading

The eats are here on Saturday….

Written on April 3, 2012 at 12:02 am, by

Looks like the Community Theatre is the place to drop by on Saturday – here’s more from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith at SJCT: The Community Art Theatre Society’s (CATS) annual Elegant Edibles is this Saturday, April 7 from 10 am to noon at the Theatre. This year it gives islanders a chance to find yummy holiday goodies,  Continue Reading

New leadership at the Community Theatre, as Merritt & Steve move on….

Written on April 2, 2012 at 7:46 pm, by

The organizational structure of the Community Theatre has been changed in the wake of the departures  (June 1st) of Merritt Olsen & Steve Judkins – here’s the way things will be set up, in this report from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: The San Juan Community Theatre board of trustees is pleased to announce new management roles for  Continue Reading

Getting the week going….

Written on April 2, 2012 at 10:41 am, by

I know you got out in the sun yesterday…I can tell by the almost-burn you get in the early spring.  It was a great day…here’s more, from around the island: • Wasn’t Charlotte’s Web a great show? It was nice to see a show in which friendship is the story, and the good guys win  Continue Reading

Something for the kids to do next week during spring break….

Written on April 2, 2012 at 7:37 am, by

I was glad to hear Courtney Oldwyn has her well-received camp going next week…I know a lot of mamas & papas that are gonna like hearing this, out at Blazing Tree Ranch (call for directions): Dirtstompers Kid’s Horse Camp Tues, Wed, & Thur on April 10, 11 & 12 4-6 years old – 9am-noon 7-12  Continue Reading

Soccer: Wolverines top Nooksack Valley 2-1

Written on April 1, 2012 at 10:57 pm, by

Our young soccer team has found out what varsity soccer is all about through their first few games of the season, but their never-say-die attitude paid off as FHHS won 2-1 last week for their first win of the season at Nooksack Valley. Playing on a sloppy & wet field in a downpour, Max Haenel  Continue Reading

Report: ROV teams getting ready

Written on April 1, 2012 at 10:20 pm, by

It was great to hear from the kids that the school ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) teams are coming together this spring – they did a great job in last year’s competition, and have high hopes this year. Here’s more from FHHS team members Marga Eshelman, Audrey Olshefsky, and Michael Barsamian: FHHS and middle school ROV  Continue Reading

Opening tonight at the IMA: Anna Skibska

Written on March 31, 2012 at 6:58 am, by

Emily Reed reports an exciting new show at the IMA, across from The Market Chef: The exhibition, “Anna, Anna Skibska”, March 31-June 1, opens at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art with an evening reception March 31. Skibska, who describes herself as a visual storyteller, is creating site specific work for the Museum on  Continue Reading

Earth Hour…tonight at 8:30pm

Written on March 31, 2012 at 6:50 am, by

“Charlotte’s Web” takes the stage this weekend!

Written on March 29, 2012 at 11:20 pm, by

I hope you get a chance to take your kids to see Charlotte’s Web at the Community Theatre this weekend…I got a chance to see the dress rehearsal Thursday night & it looks like a sweet show, put on by the middle school  & directed by Penelope Haskew. It’s fun to see each of the  Continue Reading

What’s up….

Written on March 29, 2012 at 8:25 am, by

Let’s take a look around… • At Lavendera Massage Center, there’s a special evening planned: “Riding the Waves of Change” How’s your surfing? Lavendera’s first open forum evening discussion. A time for expansion, evolution and sharing. Thursday  March 29, 2012,   7 – 9 p.m. 285 Spring Street • 378-3637 +++++++++ • It always amazes me  Continue Reading

Soroptimist awards inspirational women….

Written on March 29, 2012 at 8:06 am, by

Lori Stokes says yesterday’s well-attended lunch meeting was inspirational, and here’s why: Soroptimist of Friday Harbor honored the recipients of the service club’s annual awards at its Notable Women’s Luncheon held on March 28. Mollie Kohring of Lopez Island received the Violet Richardson Award, given each year to a young woman between the ages of  Continue Reading

Garden Club meeting – next Tuesday!

Written on March 29, 2012 at 7:54 am, by

Next month’s Garden Club has a special presentation & guests from Orcas as well – here’s more from Dot Vandaveer: San Island Garden Club will meet April 3 at 1 p.m. at the Mullis Center.  Our speaker will be Elaine Kendall. She will speak to us about the non-GMO initiative petition that is circulating within  Continue Reading

Olde Time Variety show…this weekend!

Written on March 29, 2012 at 7:42 am, by