Last weekend, Friday Harbor High got off to a promising start as they thumped South Whidbey 11-9 in the first game of the season for both teams…the Wolverines have good reason to be optimistic about the season ahead. Here’s more from Update reporter Collin Williamson: Baseball: America’s favorite sport is also the spring sport of  Continue Reading

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Just got word that today’s softball game & golf match for FHHS are cancelled…too bad. Would have been fun to see Jean’s fastball with the wind bending it, or how far golf balls go with the gusts giving them a push. Since you’re not gonna get to the games, you have time for me to  Continue Reading

Bet you’ve heard the wind through the night – hope things held together OK for you…gusts up to 65 mph were forecast. Let’s see what else is going on: • Passing: I heard that Rob Turner passed away last week…we’ll watch for more information as it becomes available…he was loved by many, many islanders… ++++++++  Continue Reading

Dan Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness, challenges the idea that we’ll be miserable if we don’t get what we want. Our “psychological immune system” lets us feel truly happy even when things don’t go as planned. Harvard psychologist Dan Gilbert says our beliefs about what will make us happy are often wrong — a  Continue Reading

You may remember Harry Manx, ’cause he was awesome when he came to the Community Theatre a couple of years ago….he’s a heckuva guitar (or anything with strings) player, and a really nice guy as well. He’s a neighbour from Salt Spring Island, who is big deal in Canada, and getting to be a big  Continue Reading

When you see the sun out, like it has been this week, you know the tennis team is smiling, because they get a full day of practice in…things are looking good for this year’s squad. Here’s more from Update reporter Collin Williamson: If you’ve been around the island for a while, you know Dick Barnes,  Continue Reading

Let’s look around & see what’s up, ’round our sceptr’d isle: • I heard that Butch Taylor…long time keyboard player for Dave Matthews Band…sat in with Tom Doenges’ band (the Tom Henry Band) Wednesday night at The Rumor Mill. Cool ’nuff. +++++ • Have you been by the Barking Bird or Friday Harbor Pet Supplies  Continue Reading

Hey, have you ever wondered where the Land Bank properties on the island are? There are cool maps on the LB’s site that show you & tell you about each one…here’s the Land Bank site so you can see for yourself!

Seems like we win or place each year, and this is no different, as FHHS sends a team to nationals – here’s more from the folks at the school district: Friday Harbor High School wins 2012 Washington Regional Ocean Sciences Bowl Friday Harbor High School once again has won the 2012 Washington Regional Ocean Sciences  Continue Reading

One of the lacrosse moms wanted to remind you & me: Any chance you can make mention of the annual fundraiser for the Lacrosse team?  It will be on March 8, 2012 starting at 5:00pm and ending in time for everyone to head to the Winter Sports Awards that start at 7:00pm in Turnbull gym.   Continue Reading

Nice to get out in the sun (and the snow yesterday, if you got out fast enough!)….hope you’re out & about today! Let’s see what’s up: • This is the month to get things from Cakes by Felicitations! Felicity has a special: Celebrating a birthday or anniversary? Need pastries or snacks for a company meeting?  Continue Reading

You’ve seen her incredible drawings at school during the Art Walk and and in other places – Jordyn Williams talented renderings will be the core of of FHHS’ offerings in Olympia – here’s more, in a press release from the school district: Jordyn Williams selected to represent ESD 189 at the OSPI High School Art  Continue Reading