Topic: Around Here
Essay: Art & Imagination, by Teddy Deane
Written on November 29, 2011 at 7:58 pm, by Ian Byington
Art and Imagination by Teddy Deane What will the next 50 years be like for the kids of today? An educated guess suggests that it will be more multinational, multicultural, digital, real, virtual, and it will use music and images as much as words. It will be both more hopeful and more frightening than any Continue Reading
Superintendent’s messages….
Written on November 29, 2011 at 6:47 pm, by Ian Byington
There are two parts to this posting, which contains two messages from San Juan Island School Superintendent Rick Thompson….I hope you get time to read them both. The first addresses the proposed budget cuts to schools at the state level, and the second details the recommendations adopted by the Board for the Capital and Technology Continue Reading
Tuesday, newsday…..
Written on November 29, 2011 at 1:31 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s take a look around this island: • I hear Carolyn Adler is staying on the mainland, resting after last week’s knee surgery…get well, friend! Can you feel the island cheering for you? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ • Let’s see if we can get all these moves straight – stay with me now: – Softwear closed in the Continue Reading
Around the County….
Written on November 29, 2011 at 1:08 am, by Ian Byington
This is so cool – Norris Palmer wrote up his experience with the “Around the County” Race at the first of the month to share – here’s the story with his pictures (thanks, Norris!): Around the County A Participant’s Experience Ever since we have been a member of the Friday Harbor Sailing Club, we have Continue Reading
‘Tis the season….
Written on November 29, 2011 at 12:38 am, by Ian Byington
Just heard from Peggy at The Chamber of Commerce what’s on tap for this week & this month – here’s the deal: Wolf Hollow and the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Co-sponsor the first annual “Twelve Days of Christmas” Pageant December 1-31, on San Juan Island Twelve island businesses will participate by hosting a Continue Reading
The Lions’ Shopping Spree – the winner: The Food Bank!
Written on November 28, 2011 at 7:15 pm, by Ian Byington
It was cool to see that Barbara Cable won the Shopping Spree this year – I asked her how it went last week, and here’s her report: It was such a surprise to win the Lions’ Shopping Spree at King’s, and such a pleasure to share my good fortune with the Food Bank. Because of Continue Reading
Art comes alive at Holiday Marketplace….
Written on November 28, 2011 at 7:05 pm, by Ian Byington
It was great. Another gathering of the tribe. For the 33rd year, the Island Artisans Holiday Marketplace brought hundreds of islanders together for two days at the elementary school. The incredible variety of different folks’ craft & art on display made for a holiday atmosphere; it was fun to catch up with friends & family Continue Reading
Bill Ament – he’s hip!
Written on November 28, 2011 at 5:34 pm, by Ian Byington
Just got this press release that puts a spotlight on Bill Ament – check it out: Bill Ament, well known in Friday Harbor as a dancer and teacher for children, teens and adults in Dance Happy and Zumba, became part of a music video released by Zimmer, a worldwide joint replacement company, who provided Bill Continue Reading
New site for Dollars for Scholars
Written on November 28, 2011 at 3:11 pm, by Ian Byington
One of the cooler deals here on the island: High school students who put in a certain amount of community service volunteer time can receive financial help from Dollars for Scholars…and now DFS has a new website. Here’s more from Maude at the School District: Dollars for Scholars Annual Fund Raising Campaign and New Website Continue Reading
Potluck next week with the Garden Club
Written on November 28, 2011 at 2:47 pm, by Ian Byington
Just heard from Dot that the regular meeting for December will be an hour earlier & a potluck – here’s more: The San Juan Island Garden Club will be meeting on Tuesday, December 6, at the Mullis Center AT NOON (not our usual 1 p.m. meeting time). This is our annual Holiday Potluck and we Continue Reading
Music: Rhiana’s latest song….
Written on November 27, 2011 at 10:34 pm, by Ian Byington
It’s always good to hear what local songbird Rhiana Franklin is up to (the FHHS senior was just named to the all-league team as second-team goalkeeper, too!) and the songs just keep coming – here’s her new one, for which she says: Hey everyone! This is my new song “The Closest I’ve Ever Been” – Continue Reading
The Ferry Advisory Committee meets this week, here….
Written on November 27, 2011 at 10:21 pm, by Ian Byington
Just got this note from Howie & the County Council – it’s our chance to give the ferry folks input: SAN JUAN FERRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Washington State Ferries will be holding a public meeting on Thursday Dec. 1 from 5:30-7:00 PM at the County Council Chambers, 55 2nd Street in Friday Harbor. This meeting, meant Continue Reading
Playing tonight!
Written on November 27, 2011 at 12:09 pm, by Ian Byington
Just a couple of little plugs: If you’ve been dodging the crowds that have been going to Blithe Spirit at the Fairgrounds, go to the matinee today at 4pm. After this weekend, there’s only one weekend left! And…tonight at the Rumor Mill, Steve, Tom, Jerry & Ken (together they are the Rocky Bay Boys) are Continue Reading
And a Thanksgiving dinner that couldn’t be beat….
Written on November 25, 2011 at 2:08 am, by Ian Byington
It was great to go & hang out with the hundreds of folks who came to the Grange yesterday for Thanksgiving dinner – great food, great volunteers & crew (thanks, Jim & Minnie!) and great company…can’t go wrong when islanders come together! Here’s a little movie so you can get an idea of a few Continue Reading
Around town & around the island…it’s happening!
Written on November 25, 2011 at 1:05 am, by Ian Byington
You know, it’s kind of a big weekend (starting today!) for folks around the island for shopping, and there are deals….here are some ideas for you, from island friends: • The downtown retail shop for Pelindaba Lavender offers free shipping & free gift wrapping for your purchases…drop by & ask for more info! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ • Continue Reading
Essay: Art & Imagination, by Teddy Deane
Written on November 29, 2011 at 7:58 pm, by Ian Byington
Art and Imagination by Teddy Deane What will the next 50 years be like for the kids of today? An educated guess suggests that it will be more multinational, multicultural, digital, real, virtual, and it will use music and images as much as words. It will be both more hopeful and more frightening than any Continue Reading
Superintendent’s messages….
Written on November 29, 2011 at 6:47 pm, by Ian Byington
There are two parts to this posting, which contains two messages from San Juan Island School Superintendent Rick Thompson….I hope you get time to read them both. The first addresses the proposed budget cuts to schools at the state level, and the second details the recommendations adopted by the Board for the Capital and Technology Continue Reading
Tuesday, newsday…..
Written on November 29, 2011 at 1:31 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s take a look around this island: • I hear Carolyn Adler is staying on the mainland, resting after last week’s knee surgery…get well, friend! Can you feel the island cheering for you? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ • Let’s see if we can get all these moves straight – stay with me now: – Softwear closed in the Continue Reading
Around the County….
Written on November 29, 2011 at 1:08 am, by Ian Byington
This is so cool – Norris Palmer wrote up his experience with the “Around the County” Race at the first of the month to share – here’s the story with his pictures (thanks, Norris!): Around the County A Participant’s Experience Ever since we have been a member of the Friday Harbor Sailing Club, we have Continue Reading
‘Tis the season….
Written on November 29, 2011 at 12:38 am, by Ian Byington
Just heard from Peggy at The Chamber of Commerce what’s on tap for this week & this month – here’s the deal: Wolf Hollow and the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Co-sponsor the first annual “Twelve Days of Christmas” Pageant December 1-31, on San Juan Island Twelve island businesses will participate by hosting a Continue Reading
The Lions’ Shopping Spree – the winner: The Food Bank!
Written on November 28, 2011 at 7:15 pm, by Ian Byington
It was cool to see that Barbara Cable won the Shopping Spree this year – I asked her how it went last week, and here’s her report: It was such a surprise to win the Lions’ Shopping Spree at King’s, and such a pleasure to share my good fortune with the Food Bank. Because of Continue Reading
Art comes alive at Holiday Marketplace….
Written on November 28, 2011 at 7:05 pm, by Ian Byington
It was great. Another gathering of the tribe. For the 33rd year, the Island Artisans Holiday Marketplace brought hundreds of islanders together for two days at the elementary school. The incredible variety of different folks’ craft & art on display made for a holiday atmosphere; it was fun to catch up with friends & family Continue Reading
Bill Ament – he’s hip!
Written on November 28, 2011 at 5:34 pm, by Ian Byington
Just got this press release that puts a spotlight on Bill Ament – check it out: Bill Ament, well known in Friday Harbor as a dancer and teacher for children, teens and adults in Dance Happy and Zumba, became part of a music video released by Zimmer, a worldwide joint replacement company, who provided Bill Continue Reading
New site for Dollars for Scholars
Written on November 28, 2011 at 3:11 pm, by Ian Byington
One of the cooler deals here on the island: High school students who put in a certain amount of community service volunteer time can receive financial help from Dollars for Scholars…and now DFS has a new website. Here’s more from Maude at the School District: Dollars for Scholars Annual Fund Raising Campaign and New Website Continue Reading
Potluck next week with the Garden Club
Written on November 28, 2011 at 2:47 pm, by Ian Byington
Just heard from Dot that the regular meeting for December will be an hour earlier & a potluck – here’s more: The San Juan Island Garden Club will be meeting on Tuesday, December 6, at the Mullis Center AT NOON (not our usual 1 p.m. meeting time). This is our annual Holiday Potluck and we Continue Reading
Music: Rhiana’s latest song….
Written on November 27, 2011 at 10:34 pm, by Ian Byington
It’s always good to hear what local songbird Rhiana Franklin is up to (the FHHS senior was just named to the all-league team as second-team goalkeeper, too!) and the songs just keep coming – here’s her new one, for which she says: Hey everyone! This is my new song “The Closest I’ve Ever Been” – Continue Reading
The Ferry Advisory Committee meets this week, here….
Written on November 27, 2011 at 10:21 pm, by Ian Byington
Just got this note from Howie & the County Council – it’s our chance to give the ferry folks input: SAN JUAN FERRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Washington State Ferries will be holding a public meeting on Thursday Dec. 1 from 5:30-7:00 PM at the County Council Chambers, 55 2nd Street in Friday Harbor. This meeting, meant Continue Reading
Playing tonight!
Written on November 27, 2011 at 12:09 pm, by Ian Byington
Just a couple of little plugs: If you’ve been dodging the crowds that have been going to Blithe Spirit at the Fairgrounds, go to the matinee today at 4pm. After this weekend, there’s only one weekend left! And…tonight at the Rumor Mill, Steve, Tom, Jerry & Ken (together they are the Rocky Bay Boys) are Continue Reading
And a Thanksgiving dinner that couldn’t be beat….
Written on November 25, 2011 at 2:08 am, by Ian Byington
It was great to go & hang out with the hundreds of folks who came to the Grange yesterday for Thanksgiving dinner – great food, great volunteers & crew (thanks, Jim & Minnie!) and great company…can’t go wrong when islanders come together! Here’s a little movie so you can get an idea of a few Continue Reading
Around town & around the island…it’s happening!
Written on November 25, 2011 at 1:05 am, by Ian Byington
You know, it’s kind of a big weekend (starting today!) for folks around the island for shopping, and there are deals….here are some ideas for you, from island friends: • The downtown retail shop for Pelindaba Lavender offers free shipping & free gift wrapping for your purchases…drop by & ask for more info! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ • Continue Reading