Topic: Around Here
Your Inner Journey…it starts here….
Written on February 16, 2012 at 10:54 am, by Ian Byington
This weekend Deb Langhans is facilitating the second Introductory “Inner Journey Collage” Workshop…it’s this Sunday, February 19th from 1:00–5:00 p.m. at XYZ Movement Arts (fee for this 4-hour workshop: $50–all materials provided, including IJC notebook, all collage materials, “dialoging” coaching & light refreshment). Here’s more about the workshop: Our personalities are actually comprised of many Continue Reading
Our US Senator & Interior Secretary are in Anacortes this weekend….
Written on February 16, 2012 at 10:07 am, by Ian Byington
It’s cool to have Mr. Salazar & Sen. Cantwell here this weekend – here’s more in the press release from Sally Reeve: The Long Road to Permanence: Protection for BLM lands in the San Juan Archipelago U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Senator Maria Cantwell will hold a public meeting to discuss progress made so Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on February 15, 2012 at 6:40 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s up…. • Good to hear the school district’s levy passed this evening…there is a lot of structural work that needs to be improved on the aging infrastructure of where we teach our kids. This is a great start. +++++++++ • Trying to sell your house? Windermere’s blog suggests that lower numbers of Continue Reading
The vote for the school levy….
Written on February 14, 2012 at 7:54 pm, by Ian Byington
The first results for the School District’s Levy will be released after 8pm on the County’s website after 8pm sometime tonight…let’s keep an eye on ’em. Here’s the spot. Nearly 5400 ballots have been counted, with some 500 left to count. Around 8:30pm, the County site reported a 67%-33% edge voting yes, with a little Continue Reading
Spreadin’ the love….
Written on February 13, 2012 at 2:34 pm, by Ian Byington
There is s great thing you can do for the pet you love (and others!) Here’s more from Leslie & Tawny at the Animal Shelter: Hey Ian….the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter is kicking off its second annual Community Pet Food Drive on Valentine’s Day…..looking for donations of pet food to help local families be able Continue Reading
What happens when an island says “I love you”?
Written on February 13, 2012 at 6:24 am, by Ian Byington
[We posted this last week – and we’re re-posting it for Valentine’s Day, mostly because so many folks asked us to…! Have a great Valentine’s Day!] Over the past few weeks, I got the chance to ask dozens of San Juan Islanders if they would be part of my little movie, and here are most Continue Reading
FHHS basketball closes out playoffs in Tacoma…boys look to a bright year next year
Written on February 13, 2012 at 6:21 am, by Ian Byington
The game was Saturday night, and the boys came close…here’s more from Update reporter & FHHS junior forward Collin Williamson about Wednesday’s & Saturday’s games: So close, and now ever closer. With the Wolverine boys’ basketball season coming to an end, we can look back to a successful season, and an exciting playoff run. The Continue Reading
What’s going on at the Mullis Center….
Written on February 11, 2012 at 2:40 am, by Ian Byington
Just got this nice note from Jody Price over at the Mullis Center….lots going on: My note today is to share with the San Juan Island community some things I am learning about the Mullis Community Senior Center (MCSC) as I spend a few hours each week volunteering here. Did you know that we have Continue Reading
That harmony you hear first thing in the morning…
Written on February 11, 2012 at 12:29 am, by Ian Byington
Great to hear Shawn Colvin & Alison Krauss knock out The Boxer, with Jerry Douglas on the dobro…
FHHS season comes to end, drops playoff with Kings Thursday night….
Written on February 10, 2012 at 7:08 pm, by Ian Byington
Friday Harbor ran into a buzzsaw last night, but can still hold their heads high after a great season. The Update’s Collin Williamson has more: In the last game of the season, our own Wolverines took on the #1 seed Kings Knights in a 1A District 1 match up. The Knights (13-1) have had much Continue Reading
Good morning, sunshine…
Written on February 10, 2012 at 1:12 am, by Ian Byington
Yawn…you’re up, right? Let’s see what’s up: • The FHHS girls’ basketball season came to an end at Kings last night in their first playoff game…great season for the girls & much to be proud of. Way to go, girls! ++++++++ • Nancy at Griffin Bay Books tells me: Thought I’d let you know that Continue Reading
Passing: John Marx
Written on February 10, 2012 at 12:15 am, by Ian Byington
Sad to hear our friend John Marx passed away – our condolences to Georgia – here’s more, with his memorial service this Saturday: John Marx, of Friday Harbor, passed away peacefully at age 90 on February 3, 2012, in Bellingham, WA, after a brief illness. John had been a resident of Friday Harbor since 1983, Continue Reading
Meanwhile, at the Fitness Center….
Written on February 10, 2012 at 12:02 am, by Ian Byington
Zumba and Free Water Aerobics at San Juan Island Fitness San Juan Island Fitness is kicking off National Heart Month by offering Free Water Aerobics classes, lead by Janet Olsen, through February 15. Classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the heated pool at 435 Argyle Ave. Just bring Continue Reading
Hobbes rocks on….
Written on February 9, 2012 at 11:45 pm, by Ian Byington
I get to read blogs from all around the world, and I think you’d be hard pressed to find one with as much care, attention to detail & just plain good food ideas as Hobbes’ blog about eating well. Check it out here, and it’s cool he has celebrated his 100th blog posting. Here’s more: Continue Reading
Passing: Camilla Woodbury
Written on February 9, 2012 at 11:00 pm, by Ian Byington
Been missing our friend Camilla’s smiling face at the library these past weeks – here’s a little reminder of the smiles she brought to so many. Her potluck memorial is on the 19th – here’s more from her daughter Michelle Herko and her family: Camilla Woodbury (1943-2012) Our beloved mother and grandmother Camilla Woodbury of Continue Reading
Your Inner Journey…it starts here….
Written on February 16, 2012 at 10:54 am, by Ian Byington
This weekend Deb Langhans is facilitating the second Introductory “Inner Journey Collage” Workshop…it’s this Sunday, February 19th from 1:00–5:00 p.m. at XYZ Movement Arts (fee for this 4-hour workshop: $50–all materials provided, including IJC notebook, all collage materials, “dialoging” coaching & light refreshment). Here’s more about the workshop: Our personalities are actually comprised of many Continue Reading
Our US Senator & Interior Secretary are in Anacortes this weekend….
Written on February 16, 2012 at 10:07 am, by Ian Byington
It’s cool to have Mr. Salazar & Sen. Cantwell here this weekend – here’s more in the press release from Sally Reeve: The Long Road to Permanence: Protection for BLM lands in the San Juan Archipelago U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Senator Maria Cantwell will hold a public meeting to discuss progress made so Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on February 15, 2012 at 6:40 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s up…. • Good to hear the school district’s levy passed this evening…there is a lot of structural work that needs to be improved on the aging infrastructure of where we teach our kids. This is a great start. +++++++++ • Trying to sell your house? Windermere’s blog suggests that lower numbers of Continue Reading
The vote for the school levy….
Written on February 14, 2012 at 7:54 pm, by Ian Byington
The first results for the School District’s Levy will be released after 8pm on the County’s website after 8pm sometime tonight…let’s keep an eye on ’em. Here’s the spot. Nearly 5400 ballots have been counted, with some 500 left to count. Around 8:30pm, the County site reported a 67%-33% edge voting yes, with a little Continue Reading
Spreadin’ the love….
Written on February 13, 2012 at 2:34 pm, by Ian Byington
There is s great thing you can do for the pet you love (and others!) Here’s more from Leslie & Tawny at the Animal Shelter: Hey Ian….the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter is kicking off its second annual Community Pet Food Drive on Valentine’s Day…..looking for donations of pet food to help local families be able Continue Reading
What happens when an island says “I love you”?
Written on February 13, 2012 at 6:24 am, by Ian Byington
[We posted this last week – and we’re re-posting it for Valentine’s Day, mostly because so many folks asked us to…! Have a great Valentine’s Day!] Over the past few weeks, I got the chance to ask dozens of San Juan Islanders if they would be part of my little movie, and here are most Continue Reading
FHHS basketball closes out playoffs in Tacoma…boys look to a bright year next year
Written on February 13, 2012 at 6:21 am, by Ian Byington
The game was Saturday night, and the boys came close…here’s more from Update reporter & FHHS junior forward Collin Williamson about Wednesday’s & Saturday’s games: So close, and now ever closer. With the Wolverine boys’ basketball season coming to an end, we can look back to a successful season, and an exciting playoff run. The Continue Reading
What’s going on at the Mullis Center….
Written on February 11, 2012 at 2:40 am, by Ian Byington
Just got this nice note from Jody Price over at the Mullis Center….lots going on: My note today is to share with the San Juan Island community some things I am learning about the Mullis Community Senior Center (MCSC) as I spend a few hours each week volunteering here. Did you know that we have Continue Reading
That harmony you hear first thing in the morning…
Written on February 11, 2012 at 12:29 am, by Ian Byington
Great to hear Shawn Colvin & Alison Krauss knock out The Boxer, with Jerry Douglas on the dobro…
FHHS season comes to end, drops playoff with Kings Thursday night….
Written on February 10, 2012 at 7:08 pm, by Ian Byington
Friday Harbor ran into a buzzsaw last night, but can still hold their heads high after a great season. The Update’s Collin Williamson has more: In the last game of the season, our own Wolverines took on the #1 seed Kings Knights in a 1A District 1 match up. The Knights (13-1) have had much Continue Reading
Good morning, sunshine…
Written on February 10, 2012 at 1:12 am, by Ian Byington
Yawn…you’re up, right? Let’s see what’s up: • The FHHS girls’ basketball season came to an end at Kings last night in their first playoff game…great season for the girls & much to be proud of. Way to go, girls! ++++++++ • Nancy at Griffin Bay Books tells me: Thought I’d let you know that Continue Reading
Passing: John Marx
Written on February 10, 2012 at 12:15 am, by Ian Byington
Sad to hear our friend John Marx passed away – our condolences to Georgia – here’s more, with his memorial service this Saturday: John Marx, of Friday Harbor, passed away peacefully at age 90 on February 3, 2012, in Bellingham, WA, after a brief illness. John had been a resident of Friday Harbor since 1983, Continue Reading
Meanwhile, at the Fitness Center….
Written on February 10, 2012 at 12:02 am, by Ian Byington
Zumba and Free Water Aerobics at San Juan Island Fitness San Juan Island Fitness is kicking off National Heart Month by offering Free Water Aerobics classes, lead by Janet Olsen, through February 15. Classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the heated pool at 435 Argyle Ave. Just bring Continue Reading
Hobbes rocks on….
Written on February 9, 2012 at 11:45 pm, by Ian Byington
I get to read blogs from all around the world, and I think you’d be hard pressed to find one with as much care, attention to detail & just plain good food ideas as Hobbes’ blog about eating well. Check it out here, and it’s cool he has celebrated his 100th blog posting. Here’s more: Continue Reading
Passing: Camilla Woodbury
Written on February 9, 2012 at 11:00 pm, by Ian Byington
Been missing our friend Camilla’s smiling face at the library these past weeks – here’s a little reminder of the smiles she brought to so many. Her potluck memorial is on the 19th – here’s more from her daughter Michelle Herko and her family: Camilla Woodbury (1943-2012) Our beloved mother and grandmother Camilla Woodbury of Continue Reading