Topic: Around Here
Thinking ahead to a summer’s day, and thee….
Written on March 7, 2012 at 9:42 am, by Ian Byington
One of my favorite poems is Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18, which goes like this: Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate. Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer’s lease hath all too short a date. Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And Continue Reading
All things chocolate…helping the Library & and making friends, too
Written on March 7, 2012 at 9:27 am, by Ian Byington
Last week’s Chocolate Friendzy went great! Here’s the report, from the Friends’ Elena Thoms, as winners were awarded gift certificates to Griffin Bay Book Store.: The younger generation ruled Chocolate Friendzy, the Friends of the Library’s 5th annual fund raising evening dedicated to our universal love of chocolate. First place winner was Emily Reynolds with Continue Reading
What’s going on ’round the island…
Written on March 5, 2012 at 12:32 pm, by Ian Byington
Hope you get a chance to get out on this sunny day – let’s look around: • I love his music…. Are you making plans for the weekend already? I know I am…on Friday night, island boy (FHHS ’87) and awesome pianist Joe Bongiorno (with special guest Amy Janelle) is playing at the Rumor Mill. Continue Reading
Island businesses create presence in LaConner….
Written on March 5, 2012 at 9:30 am, by Ian Byington
We were on the mainland on Saturday, so Josie & I swung by LaConner to see what was going on…we dropped in on our old friends Doug Bison & Nancy North to see how their new shops were doing. Doug told me back in October he was moving to LaConner after 32 years here on Continue Reading
Local GOP caucus-goers choose Romney in weekend state poll….
Written on March 5, 2012 at 9:21 am, by Ian Byington
Saturday saw presidential politics come to the island, as the state of Washington’s Republicans held their state caucus. In numbers that continue to be updated, it appears that Gov. Romney sprinted ahead of Dr. Paul & Sen. Santorum, winning 38% to their approximately 25% each, with Rep. Gingrich getting some 10% of the vote. Here Continue Reading
Are you ready for a disaster?
Written on March 5, 2012 at 3:48 am, by Ian Byington
Just got this note from the good folks at the League: On Monday, March 12 at 12 noon, the League of Women Voters will hold their monthly meeting at the Friday Harbor Library. The topic of discussion will be preparing for a disaster. The program will be presented by Brendan Cowan, Director of the County Continue Reading
Photos around the isle…
Written on March 1, 2012 at 11:51 pm, by Ian Byington
Update reporter & photographer Tamara Weaver took some lovely shots over the weekend, including a bucolic scene of visiting trumpeters near the Trumpeter Inn, another breathtaking sunset from the Land Bank property on the westside, and, my favorite, “The Mitchell Point Litter Ladies” beautifying the neighborhood on Saturday. +++++++++
Around & about the island….
Written on March 1, 2012 at 11:42 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s up! • Friday Harbor High started spring sports practices this week – wahoo! ++++++ • Here’s the Whale Museum’s web store…and here’s the deal: Everything in is 50% off till March 7th! ++++++++ ++++++ • And…at Be Chic Boutique, all their fall & winter inventory is 40% off! Check it out! +++++++ Continue Reading
New business opens on San Juan Island…
Written on March 1, 2012 at 8:19 am, by Ian Byington
It was cool to hear that Jill Blankenship’s call center on Orcas is thriving, with more than 40 employees, and that she’s partnering with Jim Hooper to open a spot here in Friday Harbor. The company is located above the liquor store, upstairs from the bowling alley, and they’re still taking applications if you’d like Continue Reading
Last three shows for “Proof” at the Community Theatre…
Written on March 1, 2012 at 8:08 am, by Ian Byington
A good way to help say goodbye to retiring Community Theatre director Merritt Olsen this week would be to drop by & see the show tonight, Friday or Saturday. Well-written & well-acted, this show will get you thinking & feeling…I liked it a lot when I saw it last week. Here’s more from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith Continue Reading
Merritt & Janet move on….
Written on March 1, 2012 at 7:57 am, by Ian Byington
When Janet Olsen retired last year from the high school, it was hard to get used to her moving on…now Community Theatre Board president Pat Nieman says Merritt plans to step down as well – here’s her remarks: Merritt Olsen, Executive Director of the San Juan Community Theatre, has announced his retirement effective June 1, Continue Reading
What’s up around the island…
Written on March 1, 2012 at 7:44 am, by Ian Byington
It’s cool to have a new one-syllable month that starts a new season…feels like progress! Looking around the island: • It’ll be fun to see how the kids do with their production – here’s more from Julie Hagn about next Tuesday’s one-day production: The Spring Street International School Winter Shakespeare Season presents A Midsummer Night’s Continue Reading
Island team gets ready to help out in the Dominican Republic this summer….
Written on March 1, 2012 at 5:01 am, by Ian Byington
For the past few years, Monique & Vic Woodward have taken groups to the Dominican Republic each summer, and they’re greaing up for this year. (One of the groups’ activities was the food bagging project last fall, remember that?) Here’s more from Update reporter Collin Williamson: The Dominican Republic. Known for its baseball talent, and Continue Reading
It’s Dr. Seuss! his birthday!
Written on February 29, 2012 at 11:29 pm, by Ian Byington
Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 3:15-4:15 PM. Hey, come by the library today! Her’s more from Melina: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! All are welcome to come enjoy this free public event that will feature a reader theater-style story with Dr. Seuss-inspired characters, delicious cake provided by Cake Junkies, and fun craft making. Books to Continue Reading
Thinking ahead to a summer’s day, and thee….
Written on March 7, 2012 at 9:42 am, by Ian Byington
One of my favorite poems is Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18, which goes like this: Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate. Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer’s lease hath all too short a date. Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And Continue Reading
All things chocolate…helping the Library & and making friends, too
Written on March 7, 2012 at 9:27 am, by Ian Byington
Last week’s Chocolate Friendzy went great! Here’s the report, from the Friends’ Elena Thoms, as winners were awarded gift certificates to Griffin Bay Book Store.: The younger generation ruled Chocolate Friendzy, the Friends of the Library’s 5th annual fund raising evening dedicated to our universal love of chocolate. First place winner was Emily Reynolds with Continue Reading
What’s going on ’round the island…
Written on March 5, 2012 at 12:32 pm, by Ian Byington
Hope you get a chance to get out on this sunny day – let’s look around: • I love his music…. Are you making plans for the weekend already? I know I am…on Friday night, island boy (FHHS ’87) and awesome pianist Joe Bongiorno (with special guest Amy Janelle) is playing at the Rumor Mill. Continue Reading
Island businesses create presence in LaConner….
Written on March 5, 2012 at 9:30 am, by Ian Byington
We were on the mainland on Saturday, so Josie & I swung by LaConner to see what was going on…we dropped in on our old friends Doug Bison & Nancy North to see how their new shops were doing. Doug told me back in October he was moving to LaConner after 32 years here on Continue Reading
Local GOP caucus-goers choose Romney in weekend state poll….
Written on March 5, 2012 at 9:21 am, by Ian Byington
Saturday saw presidential politics come to the island, as the state of Washington’s Republicans held their state caucus. In numbers that continue to be updated, it appears that Gov. Romney sprinted ahead of Dr. Paul & Sen. Santorum, winning 38% to their approximately 25% each, with Rep. Gingrich getting some 10% of the vote. Here Continue Reading
Are you ready for a disaster?
Written on March 5, 2012 at 3:48 am, by Ian Byington
Just got this note from the good folks at the League: On Monday, March 12 at 12 noon, the League of Women Voters will hold their monthly meeting at the Friday Harbor Library. The topic of discussion will be preparing for a disaster. The program will be presented by Brendan Cowan, Director of the County Continue Reading
Photos around the isle…
Written on March 1, 2012 at 11:51 pm, by Ian Byington
Update reporter & photographer Tamara Weaver took some lovely shots over the weekend, including a bucolic scene of visiting trumpeters near the Trumpeter Inn, another breathtaking sunset from the Land Bank property on the westside, and, my favorite, “The Mitchell Point Litter Ladies” beautifying the neighborhood on Saturday. +++++++++
Around & about the island….
Written on March 1, 2012 at 11:42 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s up! • Friday Harbor High started spring sports practices this week – wahoo! ++++++ • Here’s the Whale Museum’s web store…and here’s the deal: Everything in is 50% off till March 7th! ++++++++ ++++++ • And…at Be Chic Boutique, all their fall & winter inventory is 40% off! Check it out! +++++++ Continue Reading
New business opens on San Juan Island…
Written on March 1, 2012 at 8:19 am, by Ian Byington
It was cool to hear that Jill Blankenship’s call center on Orcas is thriving, with more than 40 employees, and that she’s partnering with Jim Hooper to open a spot here in Friday Harbor. The company is located above the liquor store, upstairs from the bowling alley, and they’re still taking applications if you’d like Continue Reading
Last three shows for “Proof” at the Community Theatre…
Written on March 1, 2012 at 8:08 am, by Ian Byington
A good way to help say goodbye to retiring Community Theatre director Merritt Olsen this week would be to drop by & see the show tonight, Friday or Saturday. Well-written & well-acted, this show will get you thinking & feeling…I liked it a lot when I saw it last week. Here’s more from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith Continue Reading
Merritt & Janet move on….
Written on March 1, 2012 at 7:57 am, by Ian Byington
When Janet Olsen retired last year from the high school, it was hard to get used to her moving on…now Community Theatre Board president Pat Nieman says Merritt plans to step down as well – here’s her remarks: Merritt Olsen, Executive Director of the San Juan Community Theatre, has announced his retirement effective June 1, Continue Reading
What’s up around the island…
Written on March 1, 2012 at 7:44 am, by Ian Byington
It’s cool to have a new one-syllable month that starts a new season…feels like progress! Looking around the island: • It’ll be fun to see how the kids do with their production – here’s more from Julie Hagn about next Tuesday’s one-day production: The Spring Street International School Winter Shakespeare Season presents A Midsummer Night’s Continue Reading
Island team gets ready to help out in the Dominican Republic this summer….
Written on March 1, 2012 at 5:01 am, by Ian Byington
For the past few years, Monique & Vic Woodward have taken groups to the Dominican Republic each summer, and they’re greaing up for this year. (One of the groups’ activities was the food bagging project last fall, remember that?) Here’s more from Update reporter Collin Williamson: The Dominican Republic. Known for its baseball talent, and Continue Reading
It’s Dr. Seuss! his birthday!
Written on February 29, 2012 at 11:29 pm, by Ian Byington
Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 3:15-4:15 PM. Hey, come by the library today! Her’s more from Melina: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! All are welcome to come enjoy this free public event that will feature a reader theater-style story with Dr. Seuss-inspired characters, delicious cake provided by Cake Junkies, and fun craft making. Books to Continue Reading