Monthly Archives: July 2014

Special Port Commission Meeting

Written on July 16, 2014 at 8:25 pm, by

Here’s a note for you from Deanna at the Port… Hello, The Port of Friday Harbor Commission will conduct a Special Meeting on Thursday, July 17th @ 5:30pm at the Town of Friday Harbor Council Chambers. The Commission wishes to attend the continued Public Hearing on the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for the Spring Street  Continue Reading

Dirigo II, again

Written on July 16, 2014 at 5:55 am, by

Here’s another image by John Miller of that same boat, Dirigo II, shot the same evening, but this time before sundown. This is Dirigo II going to windward with San Juan in the background. These (and additional) images from that evening are on display at Gallery 9 down on First Street if you would like  Continue Reading

Shakespeare Under the Stars

Written on July 16, 2014 at 5:45 am, by

Here’s a note from Island Stage Left about their latest show, Twelfth Night… The cast and crew have just returned from a wonderfully successful tour of the other islands. Here are some remarks from audience members who have contacted us: Highly recommended. We saw “Twelfth Night” in Doe Bay on Orcas last night. It’s a  Continue Reading

Cultural Landscape Restoration Moves Forward at American Camp

Written on July 16, 2014 at 5:35 am, by

Work is under way at American Camp as the next step in the Cultural Landscape Restoration moves forward. The park will be removing a stand of young Douglas fir that has encroached on Mt. Finlayson and Grandma’s Cove area. There are approximately 300 trees in the stand which will be removed by mechanical methods and  Continue Reading

Sunshine Laundry Fire

Written on July 15, 2014 at 5:57 pm, by

Here’s the official word on the fire this morning from Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer for San Juan Island Fire & Rescue… At 2:32 AM Tuesday a neighbor made the call to Dispatch who alerted San Juan Island Fire Rescue of a fire at the Sunshine Laundry. Three engines and the Rescue unit responded as  Continue Reading

Carla’s Funky Art

Written on July 15, 2014 at 5:58 am, by

Remember that awesome school bus driver that used to live here? Named Carla? Yeah, you know the one… She had to move to Anacortes, but good news – She’ll be here this coming weekend for the Summer Arts Fair with a “Carla’s Funky Art” booth. Go check it out; she’s got some really cool stuff.

Cliff Mass to Speak at Mullis Center

Written on July 15, 2014 at 5:55 am, by

This story has been updated: Cliff will speak at 6:30 pm (not 6:00 pm) San Juan Island Library announced that Cliff Mass, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington will speak at the Mullis Center on Tuesday, July 22 at 6:30pm. The program will be free to the public. As a blogger and  Continue Reading

Super Moon over Lopez

Written on July 15, 2014 at 5:45 am, by

John Miller shares this scene of Saturday night as the Super Moon came up over Lopez. That’s the sailing vessel “DIRIGO II”, owned and skippered by Art Lowery. Thanks for sharing John!

New Stage

Written on July 15, 2014 at 5:41 am, by

A generous donation to Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec (FANS) has led to a larger and more professional stage for Island Rec’s popular Music on the Lawn series. The new 12’ x 24’ modular stage with a water resistant deck, was made possible through a more than $7,400 donation to FANS from the Honeywell  Continue Reading

“Moderate” Fire Danger

Written on July 15, 2014 at 5:33 am, by

The fire danger in San Juan County is now “MODERATE”. While visitors and residents of San Juan County enjoy the beautiful warm weather, fire officials are keeping a wary eye on the increasing risk of a wildland fire. Based upon fuel moisture readings observed around our region, all of the County’s fire danger signs now  Continue Reading

3rd Saturday Grange Dance

Written on July 15, 2014 at 5:07 am, by

3rd Saturday Grange Dance, Contra Dancing and Waltzes- 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Saturday, July 19 at the SJI Grange Hall. From Seattle & Bellingham, it’s Lindsey Dono calling with the French Canadian band “Les Poulet Fantastiques” – 2 fiddles, piano and button accordion. No partners or experience needed. All dances taught. $10.00 per person donation  Continue Reading

Summer Arts Fair

Written on July 14, 2014 at 6:22 am, by

This year’s Summer Arts Fair at the Courthouse July 19 and 20 promises to be the liveliest one yet, with more music, lots of activities for kids and families, and a wider variety of art than ever before in this favorite island festival’s 15-year history. Joe Buckler, inventor extraordinaire, will bring his latest kid toy:  Continue Reading

2nd Annual Pioneer Festival

Written on July 14, 2014 at 5:42 am, by

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Pioneer Festival on San Juan Island. The event will take place at the San Juan Historical Museum on Saturday, September 6 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please visit the San Juan Pioneer Festival website and the Facebook page. We hope you will LIKE us on Facebook. Volunteers  Continue Reading

Who the Heck was Haller?

Written on July 14, 2014 at 5:30 am, by

On most days you can see the bluffs of Whidbey Island from American Camp’s redoubt, but the connections between Whidbey and San Juan run deeper than mere proximity. Learn why from Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve interpreter Lynn Hyde during an illustrated talk scheduled at 7 p.m., Friday July 18 in the San Juan island  Continue Reading

Patricia Macrae Eden – 1922-2014

Written on July 14, 2014 at 5:17 am, by

Patricia Macrae Eden passed away Monday June 30, 2014 at her home in Friday Harbor. She was born in Hamilton, Ontario on March 6, 1922, the second of two children born to Joseph and Jesse Macrae. Pat graduated from Dunkirk High School in New York, and married her high school sweetheart Jay “Bus” Eden in  Continue Reading

Kitchen Cosmetics at Brickworks

Written on July 13, 2014 at 9:51 am, by

Kitchen Cosmetics: Skin Care Tips, Tricks, Recipes with Dr. Lisa Meserole Join Dr. Lisa Meserole for a FREE workshop at Brickworks on Sunday, July 20th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Dr. Meserole is an ND, herbalist, and past dietitian who Chaired Botanical Medicine at Bastyr University. She lives on Whidbey Island, has studied modern &  Continue Reading