Racing Chihuahua phenom, Pancho Villa, owned by Samantha and Mike Patrick of Lopez Island, beat out 188 tiny dogs at the Regional Petco Chihuahua Races in Seattle on April 26. As regional winner of the fourth annual event, the puppy will represent the Pacific Northwest at the National Chihuahua Races in San Diego, Calif. August 31.
“We are filling out the schedule with more local programs,” says KLOI Board Member Ron Metcalf. “We are looking for additional local programing and DJs. It’s fun. Give us a call at 468-3656. The KLOI Board welcomes input from the Lopez Community. The next meeting is June 10 at 1951 Center Road at 7 p.m.
I WOULD RATHER BE A BOY…
BOSTON — Somewhere in the waning hours of this interminable primary, I found myself channeling Barack Obama as he began a long overdue and eagerly anticipated conversation … on gender.
The Lopez Fireworks organization is now in its 22nd year of providing the fourth of July fireworks to the Lopez community, friends, family and visitors. It is an all volunteer organization which is very unique in the pyrotechnic industry.
An Introduction to Skagit Hospice Services
Judging from the trophy-sized trout being caught in Hummel Lake recently, the Lopez Lions community service project to enhance trout fishing in the lake is beginning to payoff big-time. Catches of rainbow trout of 20 inches in length, and weighing over three pounds, are delighting Lopez anglers young and old – especially the youngsters.
Every Saturday through Labor Day, the Westcott Bay Institute presents Family Art Days at the Westcott Bay Sculpture Park. Drop in any Saturday between 11 am and 4 pm for a free, family-oriented art activity led by a local artist. Materials are provided, unless otherwise specified. The Sculpture Park is located at the entrance to Roche Harbor Resort and is open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. Paint, print, bubble, build, bead – and much, much more!
The Ian McFeron Band will appear at the Lopez Grange on Friday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the next of the Home on the Grange concert series sponsored by radiofreelopez.com.
Editor, Islands’ Sounder
Betty Bliven – still in love after over 80 years
BOSTON — Is there anyone who still remembers the folksy winter tableau? Eight Democratic candidates against the picturesque backdrop of Iowa and New Hampshire. It was a feel-good photo-op of diversity. The Democratic Party was black and white and Hispanic, male and female and proud. Our party, its leaders said, looks like America.
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