Let’s see what’s happening around here…. • Stephanie Hubber got Shantaya Yoga going the first of last year, and gave it a good go – she tells me that she’ll be closing up shop this week, though. This is sad for her & her instructors, as well as the foks for whom Shantaya became a  Continue Reading

The times from the Run Ladies Run 10K were posted yesterday on their site – here they are (scroll down a bit to see them)!

Bits of news, here & there: • Teresa Degraaf wanted to invite folks over to the airport to honor Bob – here’s more: Island Pilot Bob Nichols Honored at Franklin Terminal: The San Juan Pilots Association (SJPA) and the Port of Friday Harbor have chosen Bob Nichols to be featured on the Pilots Honor Wall  Continue Reading

Jan from the Community Theatre says here’s someone who can help you with your baking for Easter – here’s the scoop: Baker Boys Return to Elegant Edibles San Juan Island’s fabulous Baker Boys are back–still cooking and baking, and sharing their talents at CATS’ Elegant Edibles bake sale at the San Juan Community Theatre on  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s up: • Village at the Harbour offers senior assisted living, and you can check it out this Saturday from 2-4pm as they host their second anniversary’s open house. I sure like what Seanene & her crew do there…drop by & say hey! • The Conservation District‘s final tally in their election for  Continue Reading

Click here for pictures from on the course by Jimmy Farrell. Even though it was raining at 9:30am and misting at the 10am start, spirits were high for the 114 runners in the inaugural Run Ladies Run 10K Sunday morning. Organized by dedicated runners Boo Boo Keane & Kerry Andrews, the course started in front  Continue Reading

I ran into Jim Maya, and asked him how the wildlife on the west side has been doing, and he said, “Gotta send you some pictures.” So I thought I would share them with you – here’s his report: For the second time in two days, we were lucky enough to find transient orcas on  Continue Reading

Tomorrow the equinox comes along, which is always a nice reminder that brighter days are ahead, because…longer, brighter days ARE ahead. No way out on that – and it’s been especially nice the last couple of months to have longer, sunnier days. As equinox is the day that night & day are about equal in  Continue Reading

What’s happening: • Last night the Wolverine softball girls topped Coupeville 13-2 behind Kerri Goff’s pitching & some nifty fielding by the FHHS infield. The girls head for a jamboree this weekend… Meanwhile, there is still action this weekend at home – the Black Tigers (eighth graders) play visiting Granite Falls on Saturday at 11:30am  Continue Reading

Last weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day Dinner went great! Here’s the scoop from Marie Dicristina: St. Patrick’s Fundraiser Success! Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor thanks the 160 people that attended the 11th annual St. Patrick’s Extravaganza on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the SJ Yacht Club.  The gracious audience enjoyed wonderful live music from Opa, the  Continue Reading

This is a photo that Ken Olson shot when he went for plane ride with Peter Wangoe last summer…. Click here to see a huge, wonderful screen-filling version. Which rocks. Bigtime.

Notes, notes & little notes: • Former FHHS MVP Richie Ochoa earned his first collegiate start at Washington State on Tuesday, as you can see in this little story. Go, Richie! • Have you gotten used to Islanders Bank‘s new hours? Here’s a look. • Dr. James Asher (yep, that’s Jeff‘s dad) just happens to  Continue Reading

Zack & Scott called ’cause they’re making a film, and wondered if you’d like to be involved – here’s more: Creepy Film Shoot Set for San Juan Islands this fall Award-winning indie filmmakers Scott DiLalla and Zack Coffman (One World Studios Ltd.) have to decided to shoot their new film in the area and are  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s going on….. • In the Conservation District election – the first round of votes is in with Henning ahead of Ed 245-213 or so. Next Monday they’ll count the rest of the ballots that get mailed in (Tuesday was the deadline to get ’em mailed) & see who gets to serve on  Continue Reading

It was fun to hear from Jill Urbach about the girls & their cookies: It’s Girl Scout cookie time!  Over the next week or so you will see the island Girl Scouts selling their cookies around town.  If you haven’t seen them, but know one, feel free to call her up and ask for cookies.  Continue Reading

Beth & Melina from the Library have more: In recognition of National Poetry Month celebrations in April, the San Juan Island Library is sponsoring a Poetry Workshop for elementary aged kids grades 3 through 6 on Thursday, April 15 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Students will learn how to use their unique voices to craft poems in  Continue Reading