With Halloween over & DST around the weekend’s corner, doesn’t it feel like time to load up on books for the winter & settle in? Here’s some other things:

• At Waterworks, Ruth has a show today & tomorrow:

I hope folks come to my PRE Holiday Jewelry Show  features a contemporary collection of  jewelry from up-cycled bicycle tubes, beaded, vintage and  silver from Peggy Hunt, Dianne Coe, Lexie Bec, Tana Acton, Kate Keating, Micki Lippe, and wearables by Nan Leaman.

Friday November 2, 4-7pm and Saturday 11-5pm – come on by!

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• It’s time to be looking past GMO-based food – this Non-GMO Guide is a good place to start.

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• Great pictures in the Theatre’s lobby – here’s more from Lori & Jan:

Island Arts League Art Show

 IAL is exhibiting their annual Group Art Show in the lobby of the San Juan Community Theater now through November 19.  New artworks are on display by several of the IAL artists.

Island Arts League’s mission is to support art education on San Juan Island.  They accomplish this by offering art classes at the IAL studio throughout the year, by offering an annual high school scholarship and by promoting member art through exhibits (including the popular Art Raffle at the Fair).  For more information on membership please contact Jan Murphy at 298-2195 or email the IAL Board at [email protected]   For info on the Art Show please contact Lori Raab 378-9443.

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Chili Dinner with all the fixings*
& Auction and Raffles

To benefit local victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Friday, November 2, 5—8 pm, F.H. Presbyterian Church

Suggested Donation: $8.00, Children under 12: $5.00
Call for tickets 378-8680 or purchase at the door
(dinner may be purchased to go)

*Chili fixings include cheese, onions, sour cream, corn bread,
plus salad, brownies and drinks.

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Tomorrow, outside!

• Looking for the Farmers’ Market? Candace Jagel has more:

The holiday markets are here, with gifts and all good things to help you celebrate the season.  THE MARKET THIS WEEKEND, SATURDAY, NOV. 3, WILL BE AT BRICKWORKS.  Dress warmly!  The market will provide a warm fire, hot drinks, and festive cheer.  After this weekend, the market heads to the high school commons for markets on Nov. 17, Dec. 1 and 15, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, and Mar. 2.  We’ll see you there!

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• The Community Theatre wants to hear you! Here’s more

Open Singing Auditions!

San Juan Community Theatre is looking for more island singers to participate in future musicals, including the “To Be Announced” 2013 Spring production.

Artistic Director Susan Williams is holding an open singing audition on Monday, November 5^th for islanders, ages 12 to 100.  The auditions start at 7:00 p.m. at SJCT’s PARC Building, 70 Saltspring Drive off Beaverton Valley Road.

Those auditioning should come prepared to sing, by either bringing their own music or selecting from sheet music available at the box office.  A pianist will be on hand during the auditions to assist.

For more information, contact Williams at 378-3211, ext. 33.

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• It’s this weekend:

Soroptimist’s Fifth Annual Great Island Giveaway

Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is putting on the ultimate swap meet recycling event, Saturday, November 3, 2012, at the Mullis Center from 10:30a.m. to12:00 noon.

Here is how it works:  Please bring up to twelve usable items in good/clean condition to exchange with you neighbors. For each item you bring, you are given a ticket that allows you to take an item you need. If you have nothing to donate, you can purchase tickets for a dollar a piece (this helps defray our rental cost). We cannot accept clothing, shoes, outdated electronics or dirty, broken objects.

The drop off for items starts at 10:30a.m.  Soroptimists provide coffee and sweets for you to enjoy while you size up the goods and mingle with your neighbors. At noon a bell is rung and the exchange begins; no items are exchanged prior to that nor can you gather up items.

Come share the wealth by exchanging and recycling with others in our community and have fun while doing it! Questions? Contact Pat Hansen, 378-3537.

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• Time to get in the swim of things! Here’s more from Paul at the Fitness Club:

Swim Team Registration Open

Registration has begun for the 2012/2013 San Juan Island Fitness Swim Team.  Tryouts for those who were not on last years team will be held on Thursday, November 1, beginning at 5:15 p.m. and Friday, November 2, beginning at 3:15 p.m.

If your child is interested in swimming this year, registration forms can be picked up at San Juan Island Fitness, 435 Argyle Ave.  Deadline for registration is Friday, November 9 at 5:00 p.m.  Due to limited pool space and time, the team is limited to 32 members.  Swim team is open to any child ages 7 to 17.  Registration fees for this year have been reduced to reflect the trying economic times in our community.

For those lacking some basic skills necessary to have a positive swim team experience, there will be a “Seals Team” available.  Seals Team will meet two times per week from November 9 to December 7.

“We’re aiming at 3 meets vs. other regional clubs, two intra-squad meets and a dive clinic and play day at the Anacortes pool.  Our big emphasis this year, aside from building strong swimmers, is to have a lot of fun,” says Paul Hopkins, Orca Coach and owner of San Juan Island Fitness.  “Amy Wynn will be heading up the program and coaching the Dolphins.  Her enthusiasm and knowledge are great for the kids.”

More detailed information is posted on their web site at www.sanjuanislandfitness.com or contact San Juan Island Fitness at 378-4449.

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This weekend! Lúnasa plays Friday Harbor!

• Time to get your dose of Irish music – and this weekend is the time for that! Jan Bollwinkel-Smith has more:

New York’s Irish Voice newspaper calls them “Ireland’s newest supergroup … the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet” and on Saturday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m., Friday Harbor gets to see the quintet live at San Juan Community Theatre.

Named for an ancient Celtic festival in honor of the Irish god “Lugh,” patron of the arts, Lúnasa has quickly become one of the most sought-after bands on the international music scene.  The group’s inventive arrangement and bass-driven grooves have been moving Irish acoustic music into new territory, redefining Irish music by going right to the heart of its rhythms.  The result is a sound that, though distinctly Irish in flavor, touches on jazz and other improvisational music forms.

The band made its worldwide recording debut in 1997, with Lúnasa, a mix of concert and studio tracks from their first year of touring together.  The album became an instant best-seller in Ireland.  Soon after, they were touring Europe, Japan and Australia; their first American tour featured sold-out shows and rave reviews.  “A standing room only crowd in New York confirmed Lúnasa’s reputation,” wrote the Irish Voice. Continue Reading

It’s been an interesting year, coming down to the wire….a few folks have asked what I read to keep up with the way the electoral college is shaping up. If that’s interesting to you, I’ll tell you that I like the way these two sites poll each state to arrive at the projected winner (the popular vote is meaningless, as Vice President Gore found out when he had a half million more votes, and lost).

The two sites you might want to watch in these few days before the election are Real Clear Politics and Electoral-vote.com….they break it down state-by-state. See what you think. Take a peek, and then see what it all looks like on Wednesday morning.

Personally, I believe it’s long past time for the electoral college to go (and yes, I have talked to my representative about it!) The thing was put to a vote (with President Nixon’s endorsement, it was called the Bayh-Celler Amendment) in 1969, but was filibustered to death in the Senate after the House overwhelmingly had voted for it – read about it here, in the first quarter of the article).

My bigger concern, though, is the way the Ohio election was handled in 2004…both the Conyers Report and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. report (read it! and then ask, “Why wasn’t this HUGE news?”) … both raise grave concerns that that election had fraud written all over it, and that both parties turned their heads given the evidence of it. Scary stuff for the country, and I hope that folks’ awareness – both Dems & GOPers –  grows about the direction it went that time. Stay informed.

1,800 citizens attended Bellingham’s hearing on Saturday. It’s San Juan Island’s turn this week! Photo by Paul K. Anderson

Gotta tell ya – I don’t think the coal export plan to Bellingham is a good idea, and I’m glad to see so many people coming together to address that. Here’s more from Katie Fleming:

This Saturday!

This Saturday, November 3rd, is San Juan County’s opportunity to submit verbal comments on the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT). It is the most critical moment we’ve faced so far in this entire effort to stop coal export in the Salish Sea, and all the related marine impacts associated with coal export. Attend the scoping hearing and comment on GPT on Saturday November 3rd, 12 pm – 3 p.m. at Friday Harbor High.

We expect a large turnout so come at 11 a.m. if you live on San Juan Island, or take the the inter-island ferry that arrives to Friday Harbor at 11:15. Friday Harbor High School is about .5 miles from the ferry terminal. There will be a shuttle available from the ferry to the high school. Contact Katie Fleming at katie (at) sanjuans.org or 378-2319 if you would like to ride on the shuttle.

This is not a political issue and the meeting is not political in nature. Anyone – non-profits, other organizations, private citizens and our local government agencies can raise legitimate questions and concerns about how the project may affect their work, their lives, the environment and the economy.

This hearing is our chance to ask that specific impacts be studied and included in the GPT Environmental Impact Statement. Click here to learn more about crafting an effective comment. To see the hearing format, click here.

Our goal is to have 250 attend on Saturday. Bring your family, your friends, your colleagues and be counted. This is a watershed moment. Wear red for solidarity. Let’s protect the Salish Sea from coal export!

Thank you for all your efforts,
Katie

P.S. If you can’t make it to the November 3rd hearing, you can submit written comments here.

It was good to catch up with Jennifer Elise & friend….what big teeth he has…photo by Tamara Weaver.

It was fun to check out the costumes around the bar scene on Saturday for Halloween…we visited Haley’s, The Rumor Mill, Herb’s Tavern, The Legion, and The Cask & Schooner (sorry, my battery was dead when we dropped by the Pearl), and found all kinds of creative dress, from body paint to fairies to cavemen to pirates to ENTIRE CHICKENS.

Here’s a little vid that includes my pictures & some from Tamara Weaver’s portfolio as well – see what you think:

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The Seahawks’ coach Pete Carroll celebrates the win (played by Bobby at Haley’s)….

Hobbes & Deborah, stepping out…photo by Tamara Weaver

Yes, that’s the chicken at Herb’s….

Great to see all the elementary school kids in the annual costume parade yesterday downtown – the rain held off just for that spot in the day, the way it does…..

Isn’t it great to have the early morning light from the bright moon behind the clouds, no matter how rainy the rest of the day is? Oh, you were asleep then? (me, too, mostly….) Let’s take a look around:

• You know that daylight saving time is this weekend, right? I love the extra hour in the evening, and real early morning light….

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• So proud of our island grads – Arielle Mancuso is still in Rwanda. I asked her what she’s doing: “I’m doing a third year as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Now, I am working to mainstream malaria in the Peace Corps program, with the President’s Malaria Initiative and the Rwanda Family Health Project.”

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Dropped by the post office yesterday to see Smokey the Bear (Scott) and The Owl (Yvonne) for Halloween….

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• What better day than the Day of the Dead for Tia’s Tacos to have their grand opening – they’re located right across from the school district building. It’s from 11am to 6pm…tell ’em you read about it in the Update! Everyone who has told me in the past month that they’ve eaten there tells me they love it….see (and taste!) for yourself!

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• The FHHS football team (5-4) heads for Life Christian High for a one pm game Saturday to get the playoffs underway….the game will be played at Clover Park High in Lakewood, in you’re mapquest’ing how to get there….

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Good to catch up with Natalie Chevalier at the parade (love the matching outfits!)…..she’s expecting for January & she makes a great mom….

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• Not much time left – here;s more from Emily Reed and the IMA:

Islands Museum of Art

Six days remain to see the unique exhibition of encaustic art, “Waxed @ IMA”, with artists from Canada and around the U.S. including Friday Harbor. View the diversity of this beeswax medium in both 2-D and 3-D art.  11am-5 pm: Thursday-Sunday Nov. 1-4 and Thursday-Friday Nov. 8-9.  232A Street, Friday Harbor

Seen him?

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• Have you seen Beth’s cat? Drop her a note at [email protected] if you do:

Maybe your readers have seen my cat. He is a handsome neutered male tabby, mostly grey and white with some brown and black. He’s got white socks and pink pads. He was wearing a reflective collar with turquoise blue fabric when he was last seen around Three Corner Lake Road and Egg Lake Road a couple of weeks ago. His sister really misses him, as do we.

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• Magic: Tuesday morning I was helping someone with their computer over the phone:

Me:  “Ok, in the bottom left hand side of the screen, can you see the ‘OK’ button displayed?”

Customer:  “Wow ! How can you see my screen from there?”

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Here’s the report from Stillpoint School: “Hi! Happy Halloween!! We hope you had an outstanding October. We wanted to share these pictures with you from our Halloween Parade this morning! Our school was invited to a Halloween celebration at the LifeCare Center, so we walked there and had a blast! We hope you have a hauntingly happy afternoon. 🙂
Dori and Kate (or, the Princess of Sweet Rhyme and the Princess of Pure Reason, for today!)

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• Someone told me yesterday (this is from Alan Cohen): If you are going to retire from anything, retire from fear and illusion.

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Shann

• I’ve heard Shann talk in different settings & she always lights a light in folks’ minds & hearts when she does….tonight she’s at Lavendera Massage Center (next to the Little Store) at 6:30….here’s the scoop:

Educator and writer Shann Weston will speak about the ‘third chapter of life’ using a model from the yoga tradition, one rich with possiblity.  Here we play four distinct roles as the drama of life unfolds: student, householder, forest dweller and renunciate.

This is a time that needs the work of the ‘forest dwellers, a title much more compelling than ‘retired’. come and explore how this concept can be used to enrich your own life.

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So many kids….Merle & Bonnie were all smiles, sitting on the porch last night as the kids came by for trick or treating….

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• Ever wonder where Thanksgiving comes from? Check Stephanie’s article in the latest posting for Coho Restaurant.

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This is why you had to go around the block yesterday, in town….that’s our town public works guys, hard at work…..thanks, guys!

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When was the last time you dropped by Friday Harbor Pet Supplies? Annie has an amazing variety of everything you can think of, over in Surina Business Park…..drop by today!

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Let YOU shine!

Carolyn Mark

This is cool to have someone of this caliber coming to our little island – Carolyn Mark is here at The Rumor Mill on Friday! Here’s more from Chris Minney:

Friday, November 2, Friday Harbor welcomes Carolyn Mark and the New Best Friends, with special guest Hank Pine, starting at 8pm.

Carolyn Mark is preparing to release her 8th full-length record (9th if you count her album with Neko Case as The Corn Sisters, 10th if you include her compilation soundtrack for Robert Altman’s film, “Nashville”). Her new album will be called The Queen of Vancouver Island and released on September 18th, 2012 on her longtime label, Mint Records. Carolyn’s last release, Let’s Just Stay Here, that she co-wrote with NQ Arbuckle, was nominated for a Juno award and this will be the official follow-up.

The weather’s changes were apparent in the cloud cover on Monday afternoon, over the Port of Friday Harbor when Josie & I took a walk….I love the Seattle weatherguy’s forecast: Partly cloudy with some clearing & scattered showers. Kinda covers it. (Click on the photo to enbiggen it….. 🙂

Lots of things going on this Halloween morning…check it out:

• You went to see Argo at the movies (it plays two more days – tonight & Thursday – I thought it was really well done)…did you know that two of the six hostages that escaped live in Anacortes? And they’re still there….here’s the scoop. (Don’t miss it!)

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• I heard that the reading of Frankenstein at the Community Theatre was great fun over the weekend…they’re doing it again tonight at 7:30pm. The people who ssaw it said it was great, including Betsy Wingren:

The Reader’s Theatre production of Frankenstein was very entertaining.  It’s got great acting, a spooky set, costumes, and blocking–not as “bare bones” as one might expect for Reader’s Theatre.  It’s not a kid’s show, but a wonderful offering for adults.  Did anyone mention that it’s free-of-cost?  (although contributions are accepted…)

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The island misses Jim Cumming, who passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Friday…gonna miss his smile & giving spirit. I’ll post more lore later, as it comes in….

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• County Republican Party Chair Michelle Loftus tells me there are three showings:

The Friday Harbor Palace Theater will present the movie “2016 Obama’s America” for three show times on Sunday, November 4. The theater has brought in new digital equipment for this movie. Call 360-370-5666 or 360-378-3578 for show times.

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• Jennifer Allen at the Fairgrounds tells me there’s a show tonight:

The Good Husbands will be playing Halloween night at the SJC Fairgrounds.  The venue is for all ages, $10.00 cover at the door, doors open at 8:00pm, music to start at 8:30pm.

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Just in time for Halloween….I’m sure glad that The Bean has that camera on the ferry coming & going, so you don’t have to rush (or maybe you do!) to catch the next boat. On Sunday, this spider swung by, across the camera lens…the spider (outside) was gone in five minutes….photo by Update Wildlife Photographer Josie Byington.

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• There’s good eating ahead – here’s more from Stephanie:

This Winter, enjoy Foods of the World without costly airfare! Every Wednesday night, Coho Restaurant will feature global cuisine in place of our regular menu. Mark your calendar for your countries of choice and join us for global dining: India, Nov 7; Italy, Nov 14; France, Nov 21; Morocco, Dec 12; Thailand Dec 19; the “Country of Texas” Dec 26. Also new with our Pacific Northwest Cuisine menu on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: can’t decide what to eat? Our new four-course prix fixe menu with optional wine pairings makes it easy; just relax and enjoy!

Coho Restaurant: Pacific Northwest Cuisine with a Mediterranean Flair. Tuesday – Saturday, 5-9pm; (360) 378-6330; 120 Nichols Street

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• Speaking of good eating, have you checked out Tia’s Tacos yet? Here’s more from Stephanie…drop by & see Pete soon!

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Jandira

• Jandira has a special presentation this Friday:

Friday, November 2 at 6:30 pm
Introduction to Akashic Records 
San Juan Island Library meeting room, free.

Jandira Shelley, an Akashic Records consultant who was trained by Akashic Records International, explains “the Akashic Records, a living, ever-expanding energy field, collects and records each individual soul’s journey from inception forward to current life and into the projected future. The Akashic Records constantly up-date and record every thought, word, emotion and deed generated by our life experiences.

If your passion is to delve within the inner recesses of your soul to discover previously unknown aspects about yourself, then learning about what it means to ‘open’ to the insight and sacred wisdom of your Akashic Records could be the next step in your spiritual evolution.”

During this program, Jandira Shelley will define the Akashic Records and describe how she has used the Records to inform her daily decisions, discover and release self-sabotaging patterns, and free herself of fears, insecurities and judgments.  Volunteers from the audience will participate in demonstrating an actual Akashic Records group reading. Registration is encouraged: 378-2798.

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As you can see, the construction next to Printonyx (they’re still open, by the way!) is coming along nicely. Photo by Jeff….

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Love the new sign at Cotton Cotton Cotton that Randy & Gail put up, designed & painted by the talented Nicolett Sziatinszky…..

for everything which is yes

My first day at the University of Alabama, way back when…there was a little water-color & handwritten version of this poem on the wall at the rooming house where I stayed. Stuck with me then, and I thought I’d share it with you this morning….

Create a great day!

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i thank you god for most this amazing
day: for the leaping greenly spirits of trees
and a blue true dream of sky; and for everything
which is natural which is infinite which is yes

Vicki from the Soroptimist Club lists the chances for scholarships for local island women:

Soroptimist Awards Available

Fall is awards season for the Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor. Local women are encouraged to apply for the Women’s Opportunity Award, the Violet Richardson Award, the Ruby Award and the Fellowship Award.

The Women’s Opportunity Award assists a woman in overcoming personal difficulties and improving her life through education and skills training. A woman who is the primary wage earner in her household and is pursuing an undergraduate or vocational degree may apply for the award. Applications are available at the Soroptimist website, www.sifri.org., at the Toy Box or by contacting Kristine Odle ([email protected], phone 378-2414). Completed applications are due by December 15^th, 2012.

The Violet Richardson Award honors a young woman between the ages of 14 and 17 years to is helping to make our community and world a better place through her volunteer activities.  Applications are available at the Soroptimist website, www.sifri.org or at The Toy Box. For more information contact Gretchen Staehlin ([email protected] or 370-5933). Completed applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on December 1, 2012.

The Ruby Award honors a woman who has worked to improve the lives of women and girls through her professional and/or volunteer work assisting women and girls. The program enables local Soroptimist clubs and the Soroptimist organization to thank these women and encourage others to explore ways to assist women and girls. Applications are available at the Soroptimist website, www.sifri.org or at the Toy Box. For more information contact Dana Bune, ([email protected] or 378-0857). Completed applications are due by January 15^th, 2013.

The Fellowship Award will be presented to a woman who is returning to school for postgraduate study in an accredited college or university leading to an advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) The locall winner will receive a scholarship award. Her application will then be submitted to the Northwestern Region of Soroptimist International of the Americas for further consideration of an additional scholarship. Applications are available at the Soroptimist website, www.sifri.org or at the Toy Box. For more information please contact Lenore Bayuk ([email protected] or 378-3636. Completed applications are due by January 10, 2012.

To learn more about Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor or to download applications, visit their website at www.sifri.org.

Dear Ian,

As a parent and Saint David’s Day School board member, I have gotten too busy for my own good as of late: soccer dad, Community Theatre projects, and involvement in many of the other community organizations we know and love.  And in so doing, so being, one of the necessary things that I have neglected to do earlier this fall is extend our heartfelt thanks to both the contributors as well as  (and particularly) the San Juan Island Community Foundation and their innovative on-line matching program.

Saint David’s Day School was one of several organizations that were selected as Fair Matching Grant participants and raised close to $1000.00 from generous community contributors during the County Fair through the San Juan Island Community Foundation booth and web presence.

The San Juan Island Community Foundation matched those monies with 50% grant of close to $500.00 from their own Foundation Endowment Fund, to fully fund our requested grant of $1,497.46, for which we are very thankful. Continue Reading

Where the quake was, and where the tsunami is expected to unfold….picture courtesy of earthquake-report.com.

I’m gonna post this link which tells us there was a massive, damage-causing earthquake this evening near Haida Gwaii (the former Queen Charlotte Islands) that’s been measured at 7.7 or so….the link will continue to be updated (that’s why I’m putting it here for you), so we can keep track what’s happening with our friends in British Columbia.

There’s a tsunami advisory (not warning) for this area….but let’s keep an eye on it.

EDC offers FREE workshop on business planning and financing

The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Monday, October 29, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. 

The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James McCafferty, of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, a management consultant for over a decade.

As part of the workshop, McCafferty will cover business financing, discuss a variety of financing options and will provide a reality check for those considering a new or expanded business venture.   He will be available for one-on-one consultation after the workshop.

Participants in the workshop will leave with the resources and support they need to create a business plan including a realistic financial plan.  In addition, McCafferty will cover current federal and Washington State tax incentive programs for small businesses.

Details:  Monday, October 29, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  The class will be held in the community room of the San Juan Island Library in Friday Harbor.

Advance registration required.  Call 360-378-2906 to reserve your space, or email:  [email protected].

The EDC thanks the San Juan Island Library for hosting this event.  We also thank San Juan County, the Town of Friday Harbor, the Port of Friday Harbor and the Port of Lopez for supporting our Business Education Series.

The San Juan County Economic Development Council’s Business Education Series was created by the EDC in response to concerns from local business owners and overall increased demand from new businesses.  This series will present a variety of business topics designed for both those opening a new business or those wanting to take their business to the next level.

The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) strives to strengthen and diversify the economy of San Juan County.  We believe a strong economy builds a strong community.   The EDC works to build an environment that helps business owners create jobs.  We serve business:  linking organizations and resources, providing valuable information, rendering assistance and advocating for an improved island business environment.   

Eileen always sends these good ideas….and this is a great one for tomorrow:

Know Your Island Hike 
Saturday, Oct. 27, 1-4 p.m., at San Juan County Park. 

Meet Dona Wuthnow, Director of County Parks, to walk San Juan County Park and learn about its cultural and natural history highlights.

The hike will feature the newly restored Brann Cabin, believed to be the only homestead cabin on the island in its original location on public land. Meet and park at the San Juan County Park office on Westside Road. Length is approximately one mile, round trip. Terrain is road and rustic trail. Rating is easy. Dogs on leashes welcome.