Here’s what is going on…. • Our own Rhiana Franklin made the final fifteen of this music contest downsound…she & her mom Suzanne left on the ferry this morning for the contest on Friday. Here’s the writeup from the radio station: Local Colgate Country Showdown at Point Defiance Park: Friday (June 25th at 11:00am). Watch  Continue Reading

If  you’re a history nut, like I am, you’ll love this stuff – the archives of the San Juan Islander from 1899 to 1914 (when it went out of business) are now available online. Take a peek at what turn-of-the-century news looked like here. (As Sharon mentions in her “About Us” page, the present San  Continue Reading

Kevin Holmes caught this eagle in flight on his way home the other night – thanks for sharing, Kevin!

Let’s see what’s going on around here…. • Richard Rodriguez’s BitterEnd Blog keeps up on everything better than ‘most anyone – here’s his report about Arctic Sea levels this summer, at their lowest levels in three decades. Here’s more. • One of the most fantastic classes/workshops offered around here is Janet Thomas’ memoir workshops…everyone I  Continue Reading

You know, it was fun to go to The Whale Museum‘s annual fundraising dinner (the Greeting Ceremony!) last month & see all the people & watch the auction, with great food by The Market Chef. There was also a dessert auction, with the beautiful desserts also helping the cause. Here is a portfolio of most  Continue Reading

Let’s hear from our friends…. • When she started her service to the Town of Friday Harbor, Clinton was in office, we were all getting used to calling the date 20-something instead of 19-something, and Gary was still mayor. The Town Council’s longest-serving member announced her resignation last week, reading a sometimes tearful, heartfelt statement  Continue Reading

Torrey at the Presbyterian Church tells me there will be a Memorial for Marian VanHyning (January 7, 1921~June 12, 2010) at noon on Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church.

Just got a note from Oren & Peggy about how the Rumor Mill (formerly Pazzo Vivo, or Bella Luna before that, and the Electric Company before that) hopes to open soon – here’s the scoop: Yes, the rumors are true. Friday Harbor’s newest restaurant opens in two weeks. 175 1st Street, former home of The  Continue Reading

The band is getting going – and they need you! Here’s the word from Kris Brown & Janet Olsen: We need you for the July 4th Parade! JOIN US for practices from 7-8p.m. on June 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 and July 2. If an instrument is a problem, call Janet Olsen, 378-5531. FREE T-Shirt  Continue Reading

And so the seasons go ’round….that’s the sunset from Lime Kiln Saturday, setting over Canada…. And…because I like you (and I know how you are), click here to get one that’s huge, and you can use for a screensaver.

Should be fun, should be informative, should be fascinating…here’s the scoop from Ken Sebens: The Paul Illg Distinguished Lectureship will present another outstanding speaker in 2010. I am pleased to announce the 12th annual Illg Lecturer will be Dr. Sonke Johnsen who is an associate professor in the Biology Department at Duke University (http://www.biology.duke.edu/johnsenlab/). He  Continue Reading

There were some pretty awesome community projects at the high school this year – it’s all part of what makes living here so cool. One of the projects caught my eye…making pillowcases. Three FHHS juniors got the idea that making colorful, cheerful pillowcases would brighten up things at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma. Sierra,  Continue Reading

The new look for King’s Market is almost done – looking good! Let’s see what we got going on: • Starting July first, folks who visit Washington State from British Columbia and buy things will be exempt from paying sales tax. What will this mean – will more Canadians come because their dollar will buy  Continue Reading

My friend Rachel Anderson over at the Labs says this year’s show is gonna be great – I’m sure it is gonna totally rock. (I went the last three years, and I’m pretty sure people who listen to jazz a lot don’t say it “rocks.” They say stuff like “Man, it’s hot!” or “Hey, cool!”  Continue Reading

Helen Venada works pretty hard to make our County just a little greener…here’s the scoop on how the kids are increasingly players in this game: Thank you to the Friday Harbor businesses that recently donated “green” prizes to Friday Harbor High School and Middle School students. These special prizes were awarded to students who exceeded  Continue Reading

It was sad to hear about Mrs. Larson passing away. This weekend, grave side services will be held Saturday June 19th, at 1:00pm, at the San Juan Valley Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome to join us for a potluck at the American Legion, which will be immediately following the graveside service.…here’s more, from Elizabeth  Continue Reading