Topic: Around Here
By the light of the moon…
Written on October 5, 2009 at 9:59 am, by Ian Byington
That’s what the moonrise looked like Saturday night from the deck of the San Juan Island Yacht Club, right after the ferry came in.
Adoption month is coming…
Written on October 5, 2009 at 12:35 am, by Ian Byington
Sandy Strelou is making plans…wanna help? Here’s more: Hey, Ian: Could you help get the word out that Keri Talbott and I are planning some great community events for National Adoption Month in November–and we are looking for local adoptive or foster parents and families who may want to participate. One idea we are working Continue Reading
Taking mom out….
Written on October 5, 2009 at 12:07 am, by Ian Byington
I don’t think I’ve ever seen Nancy Vejvoda & her mom Shirley around town when they weren’t smiling. I caught up with them at Marie Dicristina’s “retirement” party at the Yacht Club on Saturday, which celebrated Marie moving on from her photography biz to the next phase of things (she’s gonna let me know what Continue Reading
In town, last weekend…
Written on October 4, 2009 at 5:20 pm, by Ian Byington
Saw this bumper sticker on an islander’s car last weekend…. Meanwhile, I also swung by Edith Dickinson’s garden on Argyle Street, across from the Fairgrounds…it’s getting near the end of the season, but it looked great again this summer…
New hours & new stuff at Bakery San Juan….
Written on October 2, 2009 at 12:24 pm, by Ian Byington
Over at Bakery San Juan, Patrick takes off Saturday (like, tomorrow, dude) – so drop by & say goodbye if you haven’t already! In other bakery news, Mark tells me he’ll start being open Tuesday-Saturday for the off-season, starting the week of October 5th. He’s also planning on staying open later – from 8am to Continue Reading
The IMA is open!
Written on October 2, 2009 at 9:43 am, by Ian Byington
It was fun to see what the Island Museum of Art (IMA) was offering at their opening last weekend – their theme was small sculpture, including Bill Weissinger’s little polar bears. Those guys are less than an inch big, and incredibly detailed. Drop by & check ’em out!
The fundraiser for Greg is tonight… starts at 5pm!
Written on October 2, 2009 at 9:40 am, by Ian Byington
Hey, see ya out at Roche Harbor for the auction/dinner deal for FHHS ace social studies teacher Greg Sawyer’s kidney transplant tonight. Hannah Waite tells me they also want to help raise awareness about organ transplants & blood donations, as well – hope you can make it!
Hanna offers her thanks…
Written on October 2, 2009 at 9:33 am, by Ian Byington
It was really cool to go see Hanna Burke’s show at the Community Theatre on Wednesday – hey, that girl can sing! She’s heading off to AMDA (American Music & Dramatic Arts) shortly, and her show was a little fundraiser that’ll help with that, but also a spiritraiser ’cause it reminded us she’s gonna do Continue Reading
Swim!
Written on October 2, 2009 at 9:06 am, by Ian Byington
Amy tells me there’s a new round of lessons & play times: The next session of swim lessons at San Juan Island Fitness begins on Wednesday, October 7. There are still spaces available so hurry in and get signed up. Cost is $60 for non-members, $50 for members and includes 6 half hour lessons plus Continue Reading
Reading time at Griffin Bay this Sunday with Auntie Jane…
Written on October 2, 2009 at 8:08 am, by Ian Byington
Nancy & Laura at Griffin Bay Books have a new thing going – it starts this weekend with Jane Dill: Children—and adults—who like to while away Sunday afternoons should stop by Griffin Bay Bookstore for the store’s new fall and winter Story Hour with writer and consummate reader, Jane Dill. “Auntie Jane” as children call Continue Reading
When they’re open….
Written on October 2, 2009 at 7:17 am, by Ian Byington
A couple of restaurants checked in with their autumn hours: • Becki from Vinny’s reports: Vinny’s is now open 5 days a week, Tuesday thru Saturday, 4pm-9pm. We are participating in the Savor the San Juans promotion with 2 “3 for $30” specials, which are yummy!!! Come on by for happy hour, 4-5:30 – love Continue Reading
Taking mom to the show…
Written on October 2, 2009 at 7:11 am, by Ian Byington
It was a good to run into Lisa with her mom Mary at the Theatre on Wednesday, after Hanna’s show and on the way to check out the Odd Couple‘s dress rehearsal.
Odd Couple preview – Friday night!
Written on October 1, 2009 at 11:14 am, by Ian Byington
I bumped into Juliet Flint & her hairpiece before the dress rehearsal last night…she says you’re gonna really enjoy the Odd Couple, directed by Andrew McLaglen, which previews Friday before opening next week. Bo Turnage plays Felix to George Illiff’s Oscar, with Juliet (as Gwendolyn), Warren Baehr, Chuck Harwood, Kaitlyn Johnson, Dorian Oliver, Keith Keyser Continue Reading
Artstock weekend!
Written on October 1, 2009 at 11:02 am, by Ian Byington
The website tells all – check out Artstock on the island this weekend!
Business updates….
Written on October 1, 2009 at 10:40 am, by Ian Byington
A few notes from around the island… • The Backdoor Kitchen‘s hours: Denise at the BK says: “Just wanted to clue folks into the fall/winter hours for the Backdoor Kitchen. We will be open Wednesday thru Saturday nights starting at 5pm. And Noodle Bowl Monday is back! Every Monday the restaurant is open for a Continue Reading
It’s all in the paint….
Written on September 30, 2009 at 12:00 pm, by Ian Byington
As you know, I’m selling my house here in Town, and at the collective recommendation of my real estate friends, decided to paint the outside of the house, since I’m pretty sure the last paint job was thirty years ago or so. So I called ace painter & real estate agent John Bostrom, and he Continue Reading
By the light of the moon…
Written on October 5, 2009 at 9:59 am, by Ian Byington
That’s what the moonrise looked like Saturday night from the deck of the San Juan Island Yacht Club, right after the ferry came in.
Adoption month is coming…
Written on October 5, 2009 at 12:35 am, by Ian Byington
Sandy Strelou is making plans…wanna help? Here’s more: Hey, Ian: Could you help get the word out that Keri Talbott and I are planning some great community events for National Adoption Month in November–and we are looking for local adoptive or foster parents and families who may want to participate. One idea we are working Continue Reading
Taking mom out….
Written on October 5, 2009 at 12:07 am, by Ian Byington
I don’t think I’ve ever seen Nancy Vejvoda & her mom Shirley around town when they weren’t smiling. I caught up with them at Marie Dicristina’s “retirement” party at the Yacht Club on Saturday, which celebrated Marie moving on from her photography biz to the next phase of things (she’s gonna let me know what Continue Reading
In town, last weekend…
Written on October 4, 2009 at 5:20 pm, by Ian Byington
Saw this bumper sticker on an islander’s car last weekend…. Meanwhile, I also swung by Edith Dickinson’s garden on Argyle Street, across from the Fairgrounds…it’s getting near the end of the season, but it looked great again this summer…
New hours & new stuff at Bakery San Juan….
Written on October 2, 2009 at 12:24 pm, by Ian Byington
Over at Bakery San Juan, Patrick takes off Saturday (like, tomorrow, dude) – so drop by & say goodbye if you haven’t already! In other bakery news, Mark tells me he’ll start being open Tuesday-Saturday for the off-season, starting the week of October 5th. He’s also planning on staying open later – from 8am to Continue Reading
The IMA is open!
Written on October 2, 2009 at 9:43 am, by Ian Byington
It was fun to see what the Island Museum of Art (IMA) was offering at their opening last weekend – their theme was small sculpture, including Bill Weissinger’s little polar bears. Those guys are less than an inch big, and incredibly detailed. Drop by & check ’em out!
The fundraiser for Greg is tonight… starts at 5pm!
Written on October 2, 2009 at 9:40 am, by Ian Byington
Hey, see ya out at Roche Harbor for the auction/dinner deal for FHHS ace social studies teacher Greg Sawyer’s kidney transplant tonight. Hannah Waite tells me they also want to help raise awareness about organ transplants & blood donations, as well – hope you can make it!
Hanna offers her thanks…
Written on October 2, 2009 at 9:33 am, by Ian Byington
It was really cool to go see Hanna Burke’s show at the Community Theatre on Wednesday – hey, that girl can sing! She’s heading off to AMDA (American Music & Dramatic Arts) shortly, and her show was a little fundraiser that’ll help with that, but also a spiritraiser ’cause it reminded us she’s gonna do Continue Reading
Swim!
Written on October 2, 2009 at 9:06 am, by Ian Byington
Amy tells me there’s a new round of lessons & play times: The next session of swim lessons at San Juan Island Fitness begins on Wednesday, October 7. There are still spaces available so hurry in and get signed up. Cost is $60 for non-members, $50 for members and includes 6 half hour lessons plus Continue Reading
Reading time at Griffin Bay this Sunday with Auntie Jane…
Written on October 2, 2009 at 8:08 am, by Ian Byington
Nancy & Laura at Griffin Bay Books have a new thing going – it starts this weekend with Jane Dill: Children—and adults—who like to while away Sunday afternoons should stop by Griffin Bay Bookstore for the store’s new fall and winter Story Hour with writer and consummate reader, Jane Dill. “Auntie Jane” as children call Continue Reading
When they’re open….
Written on October 2, 2009 at 7:17 am, by Ian Byington
A couple of restaurants checked in with their autumn hours: • Becki from Vinny’s reports: Vinny’s is now open 5 days a week, Tuesday thru Saturday, 4pm-9pm. We are participating in the Savor the San Juans promotion with 2 “3 for $30” specials, which are yummy!!! Come on by for happy hour, 4-5:30 – love Continue Reading
Taking mom to the show…
Written on October 2, 2009 at 7:11 am, by Ian Byington
It was a good to run into Lisa with her mom Mary at the Theatre on Wednesday, after Hanna’s show and on the way to check out the Odd Couple‘s dress rehearsal.
Odd Couple preview – Friday night!
Written on October 1, 2009 at 11:14 am, by Ian Byington
I bumped into Juliet Flint & her hairpiece before the dress rehearsal last night…she says you’re gonna really enjoy the Odd Couple, directed by Andrew McLaglen, which previews Friday before opening next week. Bo Turnage plays Felix to George Illiff’s Oscar, with Juliet (as Gwendolyn), Warren Baehr, Chuck Harwood, Kaitlyn Johnson, Dorian Oliver, Keith Keyser Continue Reading
Artstock weekend!
Written on October 1, 2009 at 11:02 am, by Ian Byington
The website tells all – check out Artstock on the island this weekend!
Business updates….
Written on October 1, 2009 at 10:40 am, by Ian Byington
A few notes from around the island… • The Backdoor Kitchen‘s hours: Denise at the BK says: “Just wanted to clue folks into the fall/winter hours for the Backdoor Kitchen. We will be open Wednesday thru Saturday nights starting at 5pm. And Noodle Bowl Monday is back! Every Monday the restaurant is open for a Continue Reading
It’s all in the paint….
Written on September 30, 2009 at 12:00 pm, by Ian Byington
As you know, I’m selling my house here in Town, and at the collective recommendation of my real estate friends, decided to paint the outside of the house, since I’m pretty sure the last paint job was thirty years ago or so. So I called ace painter & real estate agent John Bostrom, and he Continue Reading