Topic: Around Here

Hospice training set for October…sign up now!

Written on September 15, 2011 at 6:16 pm, by

Island notes this morning….

Written on September 15, 2011 at 7:40 am, by

Hope your morning is off to a good start…let’s see what’s going on: • Tonight’s the OPALCO power outage at 11pm…lights should be back on by 6am on Friday morning! ++++++++++ • Elizabeth Schubert says: “I heard my dear hubby talking to our almost three year old daughter: ‘You can’t go outside naked. No, not  Continue Reading

Around the island this week….

Written on September 14, 2011 at 7:32 am, by

Let’s see what’s going on ’round here: • West Howard is one of the guides at Outdoor Odysseys this past summer – and he’s a heck of a photographer! Here’s more, from OO’s blog. ++++++++++++ • Amy Wynn says it’s not too late: Ian, would you mind letting your readers know that it’s not too  Continue Reading

A song for the morning, from Rhiana…

Written on September 14, 2011 at 7:06 am, by

When I was visiting my folks in Tennessee last week, I had the chance to catch up with music buddies there in Nashville, who wanted to know what we had going on, on the island here. This little video by Rhiana Franklin was one of their faves amongst the tunes we shared (I had Kate  Continue Reading

Honoring Andrew V. McLaglen & the new book about him…

Written on September 14, 2011 at 6:55 am, by

One of the highlights of the month has been this event, earlier this month…Helen King was there, and offered to share her sense of what happened (with photos by Colleen Johansen): There was a nice turnout Saturday evening  (Sept. 3rd) for the book signing of Andrew V.McLaglen’s biography at Griffin Bay Book Store with standing  Continue Reading

Sam & Audrey get married!

Written on September 14, 2011 at 6:38 am, by

Congrats to Sam & Audrey! Here’s the word from Shannon, the groom’s mom: Samuel W. Bailey and Audrey C. Sowers, were married on September 10, 2011 at the groom’s parents’ property on San Juan Island. Sam is the son of Bill and Shannon Bailey of San Juan Island, and brother to Eli, Ben and Kestrel  Continue Reading

A morning song from Cameron….

Written on September 13, 2011 at 8:16 am, by

FHHS grad (’09) Cameron left last month to return to college, but on the way to San Francisco he dropped by Joe Bongiorno’s Piano Haven recording studio to record his new song Salt & Sand for you, with additional video from the beach next to Golden Gate State Park. Give it a listen…you’re gonna love  Continue Reading

It’s Customer Appreciation Day at Browne’s Home Center on Saturday!

Written on September 13, 2011 at 8:00 am, by

It’s this weekend!

Around the island….

Written on September 12, 2011 at 6:48 am, by

It felt like the first day of summer this weekend with all the sun & warmth & great reasons to get outside…hope you got a chance to play! Let’s take a look around: • This is a great day to drop by the League of Women Voters’ meeting today at twelve at the Library. Always  Continue Reading

9/11 remembered

Written on September 12, 2011 at 5:34 am, by

Sunday morning’s sunny morning was the backdrop as dozens of islanders collected at Memorial Park overlooking the marina for a simple, poignant ceremony to remember the events of ten years ago. So many people took the time time to remember, each in their own way, around the island, around the country, around the world… No  Continue Reading

Farmers Market moves over to Brickworks….

Written on September 12, 2011 at 4:11 am, by

Margaret Thorson told me, “It was such a great day.  The place had such a good feel about it.” That seemed to be the consensus as I wandered around the different booths in the space behind the theater and a lease. The building for Brickworks looks pretty good from the outside, and the plaza that  Continue Reading

Island notes….

Written on September 10, 2011 at 8:48 am, by

Did you know: • Boo Boo & Kerry are auditioning for the Amazing Race show today… • Soccer starts today! Come see the kids at the elementary school as they start their season – and the Cleats Exchange is from 10am-2pm – don’t buy new ones! Ever! • Kim Nibler says there is still room:  Continue Reading

Saturday: Go exploring….

Written on September 10, 2011 at 7:52 am, by

Dear hearts, today is a great day to get out & see new things here on the island. I know you wake up, looking for new ways to see the world each day…here are a few ideas for this weekend: • Drop by Michelle & Scott Reynolds’ new building at 305 Blair Street (that’s next  Continue Reading

Morning song from Cat Power….

Written on September 10, 2011 at 6:58 am, by

Oh I do believe In all the things you say What comes is better than what came before And you’d better come come, come come to me Better come come, come come to me Better run, run run, run run to me Better come Oh I do believe In all the things you say What  Continue Reading

Love & Logic classes begin next week!

Written on September 8, 2011 at 12:53 pm, by

A reminder from Val Curtis that this is starting up – I’ve taken the class & love it…it’s practical &  useful, with an immediate impact on your family dynamic. The class focuses on effective & easy to use parenting techniques that I believe you’ll find apply to most families (even ones that are getting along  Continue Reading

Dance notes….

Written on September 8, 2011 at 12:49 pm, by

Here’s a nice writeup about chances to do some dancing on the island, submitted by Jim – see what you think: WHY DANCE by Jim Vedder Why dance? Or what’s so fun about a man and a woman moving in tandem to the music? It started when I was fifteen. A hundred fifteen pounds and  Continue Reading