It was good to see Eva Wingren (FHHS ’05) this weekend, in town with her mom & dad. She’s finished up with university in British Columbia, and is headed to the University of Washington this fall to begin her graduate work in public administration. She’ll be a good one….

Since the early 2000s Dwight Ware & his family have been the backbone of Warehouse Coffee on Tucker Street. Now he’s sold the business to Clint Mills & a silent partner, and Clint tells me they’re pretty excited to be there. He’s hoping to amp up the offerings for the lunch break at FHHS, and  Continue Reading

Jan from the Community Theatre says this is gonna be a great one: Chamber Music San Juans Presents “Gems of the Masters” Artistic Director Patricia Kostek brings to the stage eight of the finest classical music personalities and pairs them with exciting, soulful and virtuosic masterworks of classical music compositions to celebrate the start of  Continue Reading

Just read in Chamber of Commerce news that in July, the San Juan Island Library loaned over 15,000 items. That’s a lot of loans, and it’s a record for the San Juan Island Library! Way to go, you guys!

The show begins on Saturday at Gallery San Juan – here’s more from Barbara: Impressionist Show:  The Figure in the Landscape Join us for an unforgettable Impressionist show on September 5th from 6pm to 8:30pm.  Working in the above theme the following artists will show their latest works;  Steve Hill, James Moore, Ann Walbert, &  Continue Reading

Jenny from the Whale Museum sent me this so you & I can get it on our calendars…here’s the scoop: The Whale Museum will present the Friday Harbor premiere of “Saving Luna,” the world-acclaimed documentary covering the life of Luna, a young lone orca who made a home in Nootka Sound, eagerly seeking the company  Continue Reading

San Juan Preservation Trust’s photography intern Jane Fox wraps up her series of essays about living here this past summer. Here’s round four (did you see Part One & Part Two, as well as Part Four): A Tourist in Disguise IV. Of course, the funny part was that it had taken me two days to  Continue Reading

Marie DiCristina has the scoop on Chad & Katie: Katie Colleen Buganski married Chad Matthew Eiland on Saturday, July 11, 2009 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  A wedding celebration for Katie and Chad was held on Saturday, August 29, 2009 in Friday Harbor, Washington. The island celebration was attended by over 100 family members and friends.  Continue Reading

Former County Commissioner Darcie Nielsen was walking the streets of Friday Harbor last week, and Robin Jacobson caught up with her for a moment to file this report: Hi Ian, Darcie Nielsen was here from Europe for a quick visit about a week ago and I took the attached photo of her then with Emily  Continue Reading

Sally from Island Rec says: First Aid & CPR Classes Offered Be prepared for an injury or life-threatening emergency that could take place in your home or workplace. Island Rec is offering both a First Aid Class on Monday September 21 and CPR on Wednesday September 23. Both classes meet at the Aid Unit on  Continue Reading

I’m telling you about this now so you can sign up early, dive fans – here’s more from Peggy at Naknek Charters and Diving: Naknek Charters and Diving and SeaDoc Society Presents REEF Fish ID Weekend Join us for a fun filled weekend in the beautiful San Juan Islands and learn how to identify over  Continue Reading

Robin from the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau has news: San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Project Included in National Scenic Byway Award Fourteen Washington Byways collaborate to receive prestigious award at recent ceremony during the National Scenic Byways 2009 Conference in Denver, Colorado. Denver, CO – The “Revisiting Washington CD and Website Project” received the  Continue Reading

My music buddy Dave Calhoun dropped me a note ’cause he’s playing in town this weekend AND he made the movie above about releasing an L pod killer whale from a prison called the Miami Seaquarium (here’s more about THAT)…the scoop at a glance: Hi Ian! Just a quick note to let you know that  Continue Reading

Just got this note from Cindy at 4-H, and posted a pdf for you & me & her so you could see who all the winners are: Hey Ian, This is a big one! I have a list of names and awards that were won by all our San Juan County 4-H exhibitors. We are  Continue Reading

Every so often, I like to share good writing from around the island…here’s a series of essays from San Juan Preservation Trust’s photography intern Jane Fox, who has lived in the islands this summer. Here’s round three (did you see Part One & Part Two?): A Tourist in Disguise III America is unapologetically dependant on  Continue Reading

Vic & Monique have been doing this workshop & people tell me they really get a lot out of it – here’s more: Hey Ian, Monique and I are facilitating two Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage video conferences in the San Juans this fall. One in Friday Harbor, Fri. Sept. 11 and Sat.  Continue Reading