You’re going to Nate’s talk at the Community Theatre tonight, aren’t you? I’ve heard from several people he’s a great speaker who is very knowledgeable about climate change – should be a good evening. Starts at 7:30pm. Here’s the writeup. See ya there.

It was good to get a chance to say hey to just-married Jenny Guard on Saturday as she dropped in to catch sister Elle’s soccer game at the high school. She met Cody Anderson at school at Calvary Chapel Bible College and were married at the first of the summer.

Usually a 4-1 halftime score means the match is pretty well settled, but FHHS turned it on in their soccer game Saturday afternoon, scoring three in the second half to nearly catch a talented Lynden Christian team before running out of time, 5-4. The scoring was led by Emma Ytander’s three goals & Mandy Turnbull’s  Continue Reading

It faces east, so they’re calling the development Sun Rise. And it rose this weekend. Town, County & State leaders joined the Home Trust as Mayor David Jones cut the ribbon on the Buck Property just above the gravel pit. The Town had voted in June to annex the property, and this fall the project  Continue Reading

• Friday night at Meridian, the Wolverines scored first but Meridian opened it up after that to put together a 43-6 football win over FHHS (1-1). Friday Harbor’s first home game of the season is this Friday under the hometown lights against La Conner. • Lynden Christian’s volleyball team made it to the final four  Continue Reading

The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce held an meeting on Friday last week at the San Juan Vineyards that served as a goodbye party for longtime director Debbie Pigman. Debbie had been recognized earlier in the week by Town proclamation, and people came Friday to give her one last hug & thanks for a  Continue Reading

Mt. St. Helen’s Vietnam Band, “Albatross, Albatross, Albatross” from Thinklab on Vimeo. Thought you might find this interesting – a music video from a band downsound that was shot here and on Orcas Island – good cinematography & a song you’ll remember – see what  you think.

I’ve heard parents tell me this class makes all the difference with their kids, and Nan Simpson (who was one of my favorite teachers when she was working at Friday Harbor Elementary School) does a super job in presenting it. Here’s more from Nan: I’m working on getting the word out about my two Love  Continue Reading

When Amy Wynn sent me the note below about swimming lessons coming up this fall, it seems like a good idea to post it (so here it is) but also to ask you to pass it on to folks who maybe don’t have a computer, or who can’t read English, or who otherwise wouldn’t find  Continue Reading

The nature of a day like today, when folks recall the events of eight years ago, is to have occasion for reflection on how that comes to play in the moments we are given, this day. I reckon you’ll hear a lot from a lot of different folks today about what we should remember, what  Continue Reading

Everyone’s talking about it, but do you have the facts? Here’s a chance to get informed, more – the League’s  Ann Jarrell has more: The League of Women Voter’s San Juan fall kickoff meeting will be on September 14th at the library at noon. This promises to be a very informative meeting on Health Care  Continue Reading

Jen from Friday Harbor Dentistry says it’s Saturday: Hey, Ian! Our 6th Annual Open House at Friday Harbor Dentistry is scheduled for this Saturday, September 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Again this year, lunch will be served and everyone who attends will be entered to win some great prizes.  I hope you will  Continue Reading

Here’s AP writer Carey Williams’ story about biking here (in the Salt Lake City paper, and all over the US) – see what you think: http://www.sltrib.com/features/ci_13261394

Hey, I saw this little flyer that says AI is having a session to write letter tonight at the Bean – here’s the deal, from the flyer: Amnesty International’s Community Write-A-Thon Second Thursday of each month – 4:30 to 6:30pm At the Naked Bean Cafe/150 First Street, across from Steps Thursday,  Sept. 10: Stop Violence  Continue Reading

When was the last time you dropped by Blues Night at Pazzo Vivo? It’s about time…it’s every Wednesday night from 6-9pm, so make your plans now….

That’s Andrew Seltser for San Juan Taxi, with his friend Lupin yesterday, on the streets of Friday Harbor. -oo-