Topic: Around Here

Our Library…volunteers make it happen!

Written on April 20, 2009 at 12:05 am, by

Since I volunteer at the Library at times, I got to go to yesterday’s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon sponsored by the Friends of the Library at the Peppermill. It was great…the food was good, the company was good, and it gave me an appreciation for all the work that gets done at our library. Volunteer coordinator Diana Warner  Continue Reading

The hypnotist was awesome….

Written on April 20, 2009 at 12:05 am, by

      Scott the hypnotist held 400 people in his hand with his performance Friday night…if you get a chance to ask anyone who was there, they’ll tell you it was pretty cool. That’s (from left) Zack Reitan, Parker Satin, Jimmy Chaffee, and Ryan Cole (front) before the show got going, in a shot by Jim Cole, with  Continue Reading

This quilt…could be yours

Written on April 20, 2009 at 12:01 am, by

Jill Urbach says this quilt is going to be given to some lucky winner: I wanted to show off this beautiful quilt made by Steve Brumsickle’s 3rd and 4th grade class at Paideia Classical School.  It is being raffled off at their Spring Social on April 25 at the Presbyterian Church.  (You do not need  Continue Reading

Sports update….

Written on April 20, 2009 at 12:01 am, by

Quick notes: The baseball express rolled on, as the boys thumped Granite Falls Friday night 9-0 before sweeping two at Orcas on Saturday. The softball girls lost their doubleheader at Orcas Saturday, while the soccer boys nearly jumped Washington High in Tacoma Friday night, riding Conor Lanphere’s goal to a 1-1 tie till the hosts  Continue Reading

Stillpoint still accepting applications…

Written on April 20, 2009 at 12:01 am, by

Dori & Kate at Stillpoint School tell me there is still room: Stillpoint School is pleased to begin accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year.  Limited spaces are currently available for students entering Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd  grade. Parents with students entering 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade are welcome to apply for a space  Continue Reading

Orbison show online this morning….

Written on April 19, 2009 at 10:22 pm, by

Since Pat O’Day used to set up dances with Roy Orbison’s band back in the 1960s (with a group called the Wailers, featuring a guy named Kent Morrill), it was only natural he’d set up Sunday night’s show. Last night’s show in the Community Theatre is already online…an outfit called Tour TV Online filmed the  Continue Reading

Poisoned waters…keeping yourself informed….

Written on April 19, 2009 at 6:53 am, by

The equivalent of an Exxon Valdez dumped off our cars into Puget Sound from traffic every couple of years…does that get your attention? I got a note from the People For Puget Sound about a don’t-miss show on tv tonight…here’s more: Please take the time tomorrow night at 9 PM to watch the KCTS-9 special  Continue Reading

New gas station…at Roche!

Written on April 16, 2009 at 11:24 pm, by

There’s a new little place to get some gas at Roche Harbor…it’s located at the top of the parking lot way in back of the hotel (like, up the hill) – you’ll see it when you first come to the resort.I saw it last week, but wasn’t sure it was open…it is. Far as I  Continue Reading

Forrest Harrison Goodremont – he’s here!

Written on April 16, 2009 at 11:04 pm, by

Thursday Brian reported on Facebook that Rachel delivered the baby in the morning: Thought this would be a good way to let lots of people know that we had our baby today at 11:17am, Islands Hospital Anacortes. All is well. Forrest Harrison Goodremont. Look forward to seeing you all on the island soon.

The Community Foundation begins its grant cycle…time to apply!

Written on April 16, 2009 at 11:01 pm, by

I love what our Community Foundation does for our island…take a peek at their website (it’s here: http://www.sjicf.org) and you’ll get the idea (I love their website, by the way…it makes understanding what they do really easy.) Well, it’s time for the annual request for grants – here’s the info from SJICF’s Susan Matthews: The  Continue Reading

Hangin’ with the babies….

Written on April 16, 2009 at 11:01 pm, by

Joyce at the Family Resource Center just got this going for every Tuesday, for you & your infant – here’s more: The Family Resource Center is offering a new drop-in group for parents with infants ages birth to 10 months. It runs each Tuesday from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. The first hour is for  Continue Reading

Restorative yoga…ahhhhh….

Written on April 15, 2009 at 11:59 pm, by

One of the great things about Stephanie Hubber’s yoga place at Shantaya Yoga (next to the airport, above Ravenhill Construction) is all the different kinds of yoga classes you can take, offered by different instructors. That’s Stephanie getting Adam Saccio ready for the next pose in Restorative Yoga, which the Shantaya website describes like this:  Continue Reading

Lost cat!

Written on April 15, 2009 at 11:30 pm, by

One of the cool things about reading the Update is helping your neighbors…remember about three years ago when Francesca’s dog was missing, we posted it on the Update, and found that he had swam to Brown Island? Is this important news? Sure – to the folks missing their pet. So here’s a cat you might  Continue Reading

New happy hour at Duck Soup Inn….

Written on April 15, 2009 at 10:46 pm, by

Anna Lisa at Duck Soup says Gretchen is starting a happy hour on Fridays from 4:30pm to 6pm, with half price drinks & specials on appetizers. Drop in! -ooo-

Smoother ride ahead….

Written on April 15, 2009 at 9:10 pm, by

That’s the view up First Street in Friday Harbor on Thursday, looking towards the Whale Museum from the ferry lines as Town crews help re-pave the street as part of the sewer project. Might have to go around the block today to get around all this, but the new road will be smoother afterwards.

She’s opening in Edmonds!

Written on April 15, 2009 at 9:09 pm, by

You’ve seen her work over at Gallery San Juan (across from the Market Chef) and it’s awesome (click here for her online gallery). Now Barbara (BJ) Dollahite has a show at Cole Gallery in Edmonds tonight (here are details, from the Seattle Art Blog). That’s her with Gallery San Juan co-owner & husband Matt, who  Continue Reading