The Children’s Festival this past weekend was another reminder why this is a great place to raise kids – this free event has been going on since 1991, and brings together the children of the island to play & get painted & dress up & explore & dance with each other & with their parents  Continue Reading

Last week the Chamber held its first awards banquet – here’s the scoop: San Juan Island Chamber Celebrates Business at First Annual Banquet Across the nation numerous Chambers of Commerce celebrate the success of the businesses in their community with an Annual Awards Ceremony. On April 29 the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce had  Continue Reading

I love it when people send me pictures of how nice it is in this area we live in….thanks for sharing, my friends.

Let’s catch up a bit: • Julie Ochoa tells me that Richie continues to thrive as a pitcher for Washington State this spring – the freshman pitched last weekend and she said the folks at Haley’s tuned all the tvs on to watch last year’s FHHS star & all-league player…love it. Hope he remembers me  Continue Reading

FHHS Athletic Director Rod Turnbull notes that the baseball team has won the league title for the third straight year, and that the track, golf, boys’ soccer, girls’ tennis and softball teams all have their shot in the playoffs, too. Here’s this season’s post-season, as of Wednesday (4/28):

Amy from San Juan Fitness says the classes are next month: Register now for American Red Cross Lifeguard training at San Juan Island  Fitness. Classes are tentatively scheduled for May 11 – May 27 on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. There will be one additional session at a deepwater pool to be scheduled later. To qualify  Continue Reading

Phil McKee‘s friends tell me you can keep up with how he’s doing with his treatments on his Facebook page…he’s being treated for non-Hodgkins Lymphoma…good luck, Phil!

Beautiful boats make beautiful pictures, as you can see in these shots by Lauren Cohen at San Juan Canvas (thanks, Lauren!) Be sure & visit the ships this weekend, as part of the Port’s 60th birthday anniversary!

Let’s see what’s happening: • Blues Night is tonight (Wednesday) from 6-9pm at its new home at the Peppermill – see ya there! • Three months ago, Jessica Johnson (from Wells Fargo) brought baby Sofia into the world – you can see how big she is now, in this picture (right) of her with big  Continue Reading

A television station in Seattle started a contest last spring to have people pick the “Best Of” around the area….they ran it again this year, and the Visitors’ Bureau’s Robin Jacobson reports who got singled out: “Best of Northwest Escapes” Honors 30 San Juan Islands Winners NBC Seattle affiliate KING-TV’s Evening Magazine has just announced  Continue Reading

Hard to believe it’s been going for twenty years – and this year’s is extra special. Here’s more: Island Rec’s 20th Annual San Juan Island Children’s Festival 2010 Space Odyssey, Saturday, May 1, 10am-2pm. The festival features participation from over 30 community organizations providing fun and educational activities for children of all ages. Special to  Continue Reading

This past week the folks at Islanders Bank and the San Juan Island Celebrity Golf Classic have a big announcement: the annual event has signed on Islanders as the major sponsor for this year. At the end of this posting, you’ll get an idea of the folks coming to this year’s June event – it’s  Continue Reading

It’s coming up next month – here’s the deal from our Trails Committee & Island Rec: “Share the Road” bicycle celebration! A community event on San Juan Island, May 15 The San Juan Island Trails Committee invites all residents and visitors to join us for the first ever “Share the Road” community bicycle celebration on  Continue Reading

The Hawaiian Chieftain and the Lady Washington will be offering cruises to the public at 6 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday nights for $35.  Tickets can be purchased through the website at  www.historicalseaport.org or on the dock by 5:15 prior to departure. Tours of the boats from 4 to 5. It’s all part of the  Continue Reading

My friend Abbie wanted you to know about this: Could you please put a note about our San Juan Island Sailing Foundation Team Fundraiser at the Yacht Club tonight (4/27/2010) The doors will open at 6:00 and the dinner will be served from 7:00 till 8:00. There will be some wonderful live music, a no  Continue Reading

Our old friend Jess Oldwyn will be operated on this morning to remove a tumor from her head. She has her family, friends, boyfriend & most of this island cheering, praying, and otherwise sending her the best of wishes for the best of luck & speedy healing.