Topic: Around Here
Around the isle…
Written on March 20, 2011 at 10:26 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s going on… • For the equinox, this is your chance to take a Zumba class for free – Cynthia Burke is offering a free class tonight (Monday) from5:30 to 6:30pm – she says Zumba for free when you bring cans of food for the foodbank! That’s at XYZ Movement Arts, just above Continue Reading
The Great Island Clean-Up is on track for April!
Written on March 20, 2011 at 8:41 pm, by Ian Byington
Stephanie has a lot of folks aboard, but needs you! Here’s how things are going: I thought I would give you a little update on the Great Island Clean-Up project. The steering committee has targeted six major roads for which we’re trying to get enough groups to clean. They are: 1. San Juan Valley Road Continue Reading
Featured Pilot: Malcolm Heath
Written on March 20, 2011 at 2:57 pm, by Ian Byington
Dr. Malcolm Heath is this year’s Featured Pilot at the San Juan Aviation Museum, with the exhibit for the longtime island doctor opening next Sunday at 1pm. Fred Schumacher shared these thoughts: Presentation Set for March 27, at the Roy Franklin Terminal, Friday Harbor Airport On D-Day, June 6, 1944, more than 1,600 American gliders Continue Reading
Supermoon over the island….
Written on March 20, 2011 at 8:26 am, by Ian Byington
Where were you when the moon came up? I was on the stern of the ferry coming home from Seattle last night, and it was awesome, reflecting off the water. I really like Bob Stavers’ shot as the supermoon rose in the early evening, as the night fell.
You got that right….
Written on March 18, 2011 at 11:46 pm, by Ian Byington
In this online story on CNN, about places to be sure & go to in the Seattle area, the reviewer mentions how awesome it was to eat at The Duck Soup Inn here on San Juan Island. Right here. Scroll down the page to see what he says…. And yes, the restaurant opens again for Continue Reading
Island news….
Written on March 18, 2011 at 11:40 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s up: • Annette & Mallory are having a garage sale today (that’s Saturday!) all day at 291 Fairway Drive off of Golf Course Road • Tyler Pruitt turned 18 yesterday! • Spring Street International School’s Maddy Hance won a multi-school spelling bee – wahoo! The sixth-grader nailed “karma” to win – here’s Continue Reading
Around here….
Written on March 18, 2011 at 8:20 am, by Ian Byington
Here’s what’s happening: • Ryan Cole (along with Parker Satin & Cody Pierce) are going to build a community greenhouse as part of their FHHS community project – what a great idea! Here is their Facebook page about the project, and here’s more about the meeting at 3pm on Wednesday, March 23 in the high Continue Reading
Island artists in California
Written on March 17, 2011 at 7:15 am, by Ian Byington
Just got this nice note from Mark Gardner about the islanders he ran into in CA, along with his cool pictures: Hi Ian! Here’s something for the Update. Three artists from San Juan Island are exhibiting at the LaQuinta Festival of the Arts in La Quinta, CA (Palm Springs area). Fiber artist Mary Sly, assisted by Sue Evans, Continue Reading
Handling it, in Japan…
Written on March 16, 2011 at 12:42 pm, by Ian Byington
Each day, so many things come our way….but are you the boss of your own energy? Anna Kunnecke is in Japan in the middle of all that’s going on there, and her writeup about how she’s handling it moved me deeply. I’m re-printing the whole piece here…I believe it will touch you like it did me. Continue Reading
After the deluge…around the island
Written on March 16, 2011 at 11:16 am, by Ian Byington
Ryan Browne posted this bit of verse, good for starting the day: All now seems at work. Slugs leave their lair, The bees are stirring, birds are on the wing, And Winter slumbering in the open air, Wears on his smiling face a dream of spring. – Samuel Taylor Coleridge Let’s look around a bit: Continue Reading
Bobi is coming!
Written on March 16, 2011 at 2:16 am, by Ian Byington
Following up a night of Irish music with Afro-Cuban sounds pretty awesome – here’s more from Jan at the Community Theatre: “Funkloric” Musical Evening in Friday Harbor! One of the leading female voices of Afro-Cuban culture brings her “funkloric” rhythms to San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, March 18. Bobi Céspedes and her five-piece band Continue Reading
Downwind from a mystery….
Written on March 15, 2011 at 2:07 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see how this day unfolds…each day we know on the earth offers glimpses of mystery & hope. Keep your eyes wide…. • Keep Japan in your thoughts, prayers & good deeds these days, as they struggle with those reactors, bury their dead, and start to piece things back together on their little island. I Continue Reading
Women…the winners!
Written on March 15, 2011 at 2:05 am, by Ian Byington
The local Soroptimist Club has the winners for this spring’s awards – here’s more from Barbara Sharp: Soroptimists of Friday Harbor honored Sonia Nash, Melanie Kaegi, and Madison McPadden as exceptional women at the Soroptimist Club’s Notable Women’s Luncheon held on March 9 at the Mullis Center. This event was also a celebration of International Continue Reading
Around our island….
Written on March 15, 2011 at 1:01 am, by Ian Byington
Things have been happening…let’s see what is afoot: • Spring sports are underway – the FHHS baseball team thumped South Whidbey 10-4 last Saturday, while the softball girls won by forfeit. The soccer Wolverines begin play today at home against the South Whidbey soccer guys, while golf, track & girls’ tennis get underway soon. • Continue Reading
The Great Island Clean-Up is coming!
Written on March 15, 2011 at 12:53 am, by Ian Byington
This is going to be great – hope you have time to help! I know I’m gonna sign up for a shift – here’s the deal from Lori & Stephanie: Plan to be a part of the Great Island Clean-Up!! When? Saturday, April 9, any time between 10 am and 2 pm Where? All San Continue Reading
Monday..the news
Written on March 13, 2011 at 11:25 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s going on ’round here: • Tony tells me T:FLO is going to be the backup band for live karaoke at The Rumor Mill tomorrow night (Tuesday, check your calendar) from 7-10pm…be there! • I thought I understood the extent of the Japanese earthquake‘s damage…till I saw this incredible aerial piece of before Continue Reading
Around the isle…
Written on March 20, 2011 at 10:26 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s going on… • For the equinox, this is your chance to take a Zumba class for free – Cynthia Burke is offering a free class tonight (Monday) from5:30 to 6:30pm – she says Zumba for free when you bring cans of food for the foodbank! That’s at XYZ Movement Arts, just above Continue Reading
The Great Island Clean-Up is on track for April!
Written on March 20, 2011 at 8:41 pm, by Ian Byington
Stephanie has a lot of folks aboard, but needs you! Here’s how things are going: I thought I would give you a little update on the Great Island Clean-Up project. The steering committee has targeted six major roads for which we’re trying to get enough groups to clean. They are: 1. San Juan Valley Road Continue Reading
Featured Pilot: Malcolm Heath
Written on March 20, 2011 at 2:57 pm, by Ian Byington
Dr. Malcolm Heath is this year’s Featured Pilot at the San Juan Aviation Museum, with the exhibit for the longtime island doctor opening next Sunday at 1pm. Fred Schumacher shared these thoughts: Presentation Set for March 27, at the Roy Franklin Terminal, Friday Harbor Airport On D-Day, June 6, 1944, more than 1,600 American gliders Continue Reading
Supermoon over the island….
Written on March 20, 2011 at 8:26 am, by Ian Byington
Where were you when the moon came up? I was on the stern of the ferry coming home from Seattle last night, and it was awesome, reflecting off the water. I really like Bob Stavers’ shot as the supermoon rose in the early evening, as the night fell.
You got that right….
Written on March 18, 2011 at 11:46 pm, by Ian Byington
In this online story on CNN, about places to be sure & go to in the Seattle area, the reviewer mentions how awesome it was to eat at The Duck Soup Inn here on San Juan Island. Right here. Scroll down the page to see what he says…. And yes, the restaurant opens again for Continue Reading
Island news….
Written on March 18, 2011 at 11:40 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s up: • Annette & Mallory are having a garage sale today (that’s Saturday!) all day at 291 Fairway Drive off of Golf Course Road • Tyler Pruitt turned 18 yesterday! • Spring Street International School’s Maddy Hance won a multi-school spelling bee – wahoo! The sixth-grader nailed “karma” to win – here’s Continue Reading
Around here….
Written on March 18, 2011 at 8:20 am, by Ian Byington
Here’s what’s happening: • Ryan Cole (along with Parker Satin & Cody Pierce) are going to build a community greenhouse as part of their FHHS community project – what a great idea! Here is their Facebook page about the project, and here’s more about the meeting at 3pm on Wednesday, March 23 in the high Continue Reading
Island artists in California
Written on March 17, 2011 at 7:15 am, by Ian Byington
Just got this nice note from Mark Gardner about the islanders he ran into in CA, along with his cool pictures: Hi Ian! Here’s something for the Update. Three artists from San Juan Island are exhibiting at the LaQuinta Festival of the Arts in La Quinta, CA (Palm Springs area). Fiber artist Mary Sly, assisted by Sue Evans, Continue Reading
Handling it, in Japan…
Written on March 16, 2011 at 12:42 pm, by Ian Byington
Each day, so many things come our way….but are you the boss of your own energy? Anna Kunnecke is in Japan in the middle of all that’s going on there, and her writeup about how she’s handling it moved me deeply. I’m re-printing the whole piece here…I believe it will touch you like it did me. Continue Reading
After the deluge…around the island
Written on March 16, 2011 at 11:16 am, by Ian Byington
Ryan Browne posted this bit of verse, good for starting the day: All now seems at work. Slugs leave their lair, The bees are stirring, birds are on the wing, And Winter slumbering in the open air, Wears on his smiling face a dream of spring. – Samuel Taylor Coleridge Let’s look around a bit: Continue Reading
Bobi is coming!
Written on March 16, 2011 at 2:16 am, by Ian Byington
Following up a night of Irish music with Afro-Cuban sounds pretty awesome – here’s more from Jan at the Community Theatre: “Funkloric” Musical Evening in Friday Harbor! One of the leading female voices of Afro-Cuban culture brings her “funkloric” rhythms to San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, March 18. Bobi Céspedes and her five-piece band Continue Reading
Downwind from a mystery….
Written on March 15, 2011 at 2:07 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s see how this day unfolds…each day we know on the earth offers glimpses of mystery & hope. Keep your eyes wide…. • Keep Japan in your thoughts, prayers & good deeds these days, as they struggle with those reactors, bury their dead, and start to piece things back together on their little island. I Continue Reading
Women…the winners!
Written on March 15, 2011 at 2:05 am, by Ian Byington
The local Soroptimist Club has the winners for this spring’s awards – here’s more from Barbara Sharp: Soroptimists of Friday Harbor honored Sonia Nash, Melanie Kaegi, and Madison McPadden as exceptional women at the Soroptimist Club’s Notable Women’s Luncheon held on March 9 at the Mullis Center. This event was also a celebration of International Continue Reading
Around our island….
Written on March 15, 2011 at 1:01 am, by Ian Byington
Things have been happening…let’s see what is afoot: • Spring sports are underway – the FHHS baseball team thumped South Whidbey 10-4 last Saturday, while the softball girls won by forfeit. The soccer Wolverines begin play today at home against the South Whidbey soccer guys, while golf, track & girls’ tennis get underway soon. • Continue Reading
The Great Island Clean-Up is coming!
Written on March 15, 2011 at 12:53 am, by Ian Byington
This is going to be great – hope you have time to help! I know I’m gonna sign up for a shift – here’s the deal from Lori & Stephanie: Plan to be a part of the Great Island Clean-Up!! When? Saturday, April 9, any time between 10 am and 2 pm Where? All San Continue Reading
Monday..the news
Written on March 13, 2011 at 11:25 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s see what’s going on ’round here: • Tony tells me T:FLO is going to be the backup band for live karaoke at The Rumor Mill tomorrow night (Tuesday, check your calendar) from 7-10pm…be there! • I thought I understood the extent of the Japanese earthquake‘s damage…till I saw this incredible aerial piece of before Continue Reading