Anybody who has lived on the island knows the Kinnamans, but did you know their role in making the town’s only movie theater what it is today? Saturday, Dean Kinnaman gave a presentation at the movie house he grew up in. The building was constructed in 1915, and Town Historic Preservation Coordinator Sandy Strehlou reviewed  Continue Reading

There’s no one with more energy & creativity & heart, and she gives it all to the kids – FHHS’ music & band teacher Janet Olsen is retiring this spring, and she will be much missed. Besides the regular school program & competitions, every 3-4 years, Janet and the band take a trip somewhere –  Continue Reading

If you like Faith Hill, and you like Carlos Santana, you’ll love them together – here’s Breathe:

Let’s see what’s going on… • Kevin Roth is going to the Welding Radio at Bellingham Tech College this weekend – here’s what that looks like (looks like fun!) • Bryn Barnard has the second of his three author talks at the library tonight at 7 – here’s more. People told last week’s presentation was  Continue Reading

She’s a good one. As you pull your summer together, you know you’ve been wanting to start working on your tennis game – I found out that Kathy Cox (who has played & taught for years) is now teaching at the Golf Club. She works with all ages, especially kids, and has special equipment for  Continue Reading

Did you know this was THIS weekend? Here’s more from Loren & Dan at Westwind Aviation: Westwind Aviation will celebrate International Learn to Fly Day with a Learn-To-Fly event this Saturday May 21 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Join owner Dan DeShon and staff for a tour of their facility and aircraft, including the  Continue Reading

Every Saturday at Farmers’ Market you probably get a cup of coffee from Cole Hull…well, he’s in Papua New Guinea, where is coffee comes from, and wanted to report what he’s up to, in this note I got a couple of hours ago: Ian:  While “on the road,” I have been keeping up with the  Continue Reading

Last weekend, I dropped by to catch the Saturday production of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and as noted earlier, loved it. For starters, the show is funny. The crowd was laughing along with the sight gags (which is why you can take the kids – they’ll get it!), as well as smiling knowingly  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s up…. • Tracy says there’s a work party tomorrow at the gravel pit (the LaFarge property) from 4:30-6:30pm to remove scotch broom, fennel and blackberries. Be sure & bring water & gloves! (Call Island Rec for more info if you like – 378-4953.) • The fun part about our ROV team is  Continue Reading

It’s always good to catch up with Kels Boreen – here’s his original of “Footloose”…

I took Island Rec’s survey & let me tell you, it’s not that hard (only takes a few minutes) and it will give you a good idea of the incredibly broad array of projects & activities they’re involved with in our community. Today is the last day to do it – please please please take  Continue Reading

From the notebook…. • Deanna Banry says she & her family are going to have the restaurant at the bowling alley open by the end of the month – calling it The Banry Cafe, with new decor & menu…watch for it! • Lori Guard says it was the “Game of the Century” as the the  Continue Reading

I wanted to work today, but my computer decided to take the day off…I have a bunch of stuff to share with you, but I’m guessing it’ll be later today or tomorrow when I get things going. Thanks for checking in… In the meantime, I hope you get a chance to get outside & play!

Remember Chad & Jeremy’s Summer Song? No matter how grey it is outside, this always brightens things up:

It is so cool to go to bed each night knowing that you did something good that day. I think we shortchange  ourselves when we wonder if the little things we do & give to people in the world are “enough” and whether we “made a difference.” Every little bit counts, and adds up. Each  Continue Reading

Last night I went to see “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” and it was awesome! You don’t want to miss this one – and today (Sunday) is the day to go, because there’s a family special – buy one adult ticket & get a kid ticket free. You’re going to be glad you went!  Continue Reading