Topic: Around Here
All day long…
Written on October 31, 2011 at 6:20 am, by Ian Byington
It’s one of the fun days of the year….when island old & young & in-between get dressed up & get out on the town. Here are some parts to that: •The elementary school costume parade is at one pm today – watch for it as it winds through town! Here are the photos from last Continue Reading
A Day in the Life…with Jeff Beck
Written on October 31, 2011 at 5:11 am, by Ian Byington
Got to see Jeff Beck & his band last week in Vancouver….whoa! He’s amazing! This’ll give you a taste:
Day of the Dead at the Whale Museum: Nov. 2
Written on October 31, 2011 at 12:42 am, by Ian Byington
Here’s the word from education coordinator Cinday Hansen at The Whale Museum: Please join us on Wednesday, November 2nd from 4:00 to 5:00 pm as we honor the lives and commemorate the deaths of several Southern Resident orcas. At this first annual Day of the Dead celebration we will pay tribute to these whales and Continue Reading
Jettison the junk.
Written on October 27, 2011 at 11:06 pm, by Ian Byington
Thanks to Jessica Hagy, Indexed
How’s the community greenhouse coming?
Written on October 27, 2011 at 10:24 pm, by Ian Byington
Here’s a report from Marion: A HUGE thank you to Terry Whalen, Shalen, Inc. for taking the lead constructing the students’ greenhouse across the street from the high school. About 10 adults, including Chris Wilson, John Stamey and Jim Cole worked with approximated 10 students including Cody Pierce, Ryan Cole and Parker Satin. Construction started Continue Reading
Thursday wakes, shakes, and rolls on….
Written on October 27, 2011 at 12:05 am, by Ian Byington
Lots going on – let’s check & see…. • Sports check: The FHHS girls soccer team (7-7-2) ended their season last night in the first round playoff game at Lynden Christian (11-4-2), losing 2-0. Here’s the story in the Bellingham paper. Good season, girls! Meanwhile, boys tennis played the first round in Seattle Tuesday night, Continue Reading
Great Island Giveaway and Social on Saturday!
Written on October 27, 2011 at 12:01 am, by Ian Byington
“Great Island Giveaway and Social” a community recycling/swap meet at the Mullis Center on Saturday, October 29 2011 Drop off items/Social 10:30 -11:45 Event begins at noon! Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is hosting our fourth annual community recycling/ reusing event. The concept of the event is that people will bring good, clean, functional items Continue Reading
Remembering Michael Roger….
Written on October 26, 2011 at 11:32 pm, by Ian Byington
It was sad to hear of Michael Roger‘s passing on the 20th, last week. Special memories of Michael can be shared at a gathering of friends, neighbors, and family on Wednesday, November 2, 5:00-7:00 pm, at Duck Soup Inn on Roche Harbor Road. The day he died, Charlie Anderson wrote a few words for our Continue Reading
Where are you getting YOUR costume? Here’s an idea….
Written on October 26, 2011 at 10:57 pm, by Ian Byington
Around the island….
Written on October 26, 2011 at 12:03 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s going on ’round here…. • Mike Vouri (left, with Mike Cohen & Chris DeStaffany) offers his “Life & Times of General Pickett” tonight at the Community Theatre as a benefit to raise money to help Darlene Wahl with her battle with cancer. The Rumor Mill is also donating 10% of tonight’s proceeds Continue Reading
Kristine Lytton is speaker at next week’s Garden Club…
Written on October 26, 2011 at 9:02 am, by Ian Byington
This will be a good one to attend – here’s more from Dot Vandaveer: The San Juan Island Garden Club will be hosting Washington State Representative Kristine Lytton as the speaker for our regular monthly meeting to be held November 1, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Mullis Center. As a Member of the Agricultural Continue Reading
Stuff you want to know for the coming weekend…
Written on October 26, 2011 at 8:33 am, by Ian Byington
Do you have this on your radar? • The Halloween Parade for the elementary school is set for next Monday at 1pm through Town…don’t miss it! • You know the Greenway neighborhood is having some street repair, right? Might want to factor that into your plans for trick or treatin’ on Monday night…. • On Continue Reading
On Saturday, it’s The Tease at Herb’s Tavern
Written on October 24, 2011 at 11:23 pm, by Ian Byington
At The Rumor Mill for Saturday, it’s the Chameleons!
Written on October 24, 2011 at 11:13 pm, by Ian Byington
All day long…
Written on October 31, 2011 at 6:20 am, by Ian Byington
It’s one of the fun days of the year….when island old & young & in-between get dressed up & get out on the town. Here are some parts to that: •The elementary school costume parade is at one pm today – watch for it as it winds through town! Here are the photos from last Continue Reading
A Day in the Life…with Jeff Beck
Written on October 31, 2011 at 5:11 am, by Ian Byington
Got to see Jeff Beck & his band last week in Vancouver….whoa! He’s amazing! This’ll give you a taste:
Day of the Dead at the Whale Museum: Nov. 2
Written on October 31, 2011 at 12:42 am, by Ian Byington
Here’s the word from education coordinator Cinday Hansen at The Whale Museum: Please join us on Wednesday, November 2nd from 4:00 to 5:00 pm as we honor the lives and commemorate the deaths of several Southern Resident orcas. At this first annual Day of the Dead celebration we will pay tribute to these whales and Continue Reading
Jettison the junk.
Written on October 27, 2011 at 11:06 pm, by Ian Byington
Thanks to Jessica Hagy, Indexed
How’s the community greenhouse coming?
Written on October 27, 2011 at 10:24 pm, by Ian Byington
Here’s a report from Marion: A HUGE thank you to Terry Whalen, Shalen, Inc. for taking the lead constructing the students’ greenhouse across the street from the high school. About 10 adults, including Chris Wilson, John Stamey and Jim Cole worked with approximated 10 students including Cody Pierce, Ryan Cole and Parker Satin. Construction started Continue Reading
Thursday wakes, shakes, and rolls on….
Written on October 27, 2011 at 12:05 am, by Ian Byington
Lots going on – let’s check & see…. • Sports check: The FHHS girls soccer team (7-7-2) ended their season last night in the first round playoff game at Lynden Christian (11-4-2), losing 2-0. Here’s the story in the Bellingham paper. Good season, girls! Meanwhile, boys tennis played the first round in Seattle Tuesday night, Continue Reading
Great Island Giveaway and Social on Saturday!
Written on October 27, 2011 at 12:01 am, by Ian Byington
“Great Island Giveaway and Social” a community recycling/swap meet at the Mullis Center on Saturday, October 29 2011 Drop off items/Social 10:30 -11:45 Event begins at noon! Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is hosting our fourth annual community recycling/ reusing event. The concept of the event is that people will bring good, clean, functional items Continue Reading
Remembering Michael Roger….
Written on October 26, 2011 at 11:32 pm, by Ian Byington
It was sad to hear of Michael Roger‘s passing on the 20th, last week. Special memories of Michael can be shared at a gathering of friends, neighbors, and family on Wednesday, November 2, 5:00-7:00 pm, at Duck Soup Inn on Roche Harbor Road. The day he died, Charlie Anderson wrote a few words for our Continue Reading
Where are you getting YOUR costume? Here’s an idea….
Written on October 26, 2011 at 10:57 pm, by Ian Byington
Around the island….
Written on October 26, 2011 at 12:03 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s going on ’round here…. • Mike Vouri (left, with Mike Cohen & Chris DeStaffany) offers his “Life & Times of General Pickett” tonight at the Community Theatre as a benefit to raise money to help Darlene Wahl with her battle with cancer. The Rumor Mill is also donating 10% of tonight’s proceeds Continue Reading
Kristine Lytton is speaker at next week’s Garden Club…
Written on October 26, 2011 at 9:02 am, by Ian Byington
This will be a good one to attend – here’s more from Dot Vandaveer: The San Juan Island Garden Club will be hosting Washington State Representative Kristine Lytton as the speaker for our regular monthly meeting to be held November 1, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Mullis Center. As a Member of the Agricultural Continue Reading
Stuff you want to know for the coming weekend…
Written on October 26, 2011 at 8:33 am, by Ian Byington
Do you have this on your radar? • The Halloween Parade for the elementary school is set for next Monday at 1pm through Town…don’t miss it! • You know the Greenway neighborhood is having some street repair, right? Might want to factor that into your plans for trick or treatin’ on Monday night…. • On Continue Reading
On Saturday, it’s The Tease at Herb’s Tavern
Written on October 24, 2011 at 11:23 pm, by Ian Byington
At The Rumor Mill for Saturday, it’s the Chameleons!
Written on October 24, 2011 at 11:13 pm, by Ian Byington