Monthly Archives: April 2013

3rd Saturday Contra Dance

Written on April 13, 2013 at 5:20 am, by

 It’s next Saturday, April 20 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the SJI Grange Hall. Karen Marshall calling with Eric Anderson on piano and Shaun Hubbard on fiddle. No partners needed. All dances taught. No experience necessary. $10/person donation (students half price). Information, 378-3836.

Should the Ferries Slow Down?

Written on April 12, 2013 at 5:46 am, by

Check out this interesting piece by WSF Employee Dan Twohig and see what you think. SlowingDownWSF (pdf)

Making of America

Written on April 12, 2013 at 5:44 am, by

Author, performer and lecturer, Bill Norton will conduct a seminar on the Constitution and our Founding Fathers on April 18, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 4:00PM at the American Legion on First Street in Friday Harbor. Bill Norton is a creative and historical consultant. He is co-author of the book The Miracle of America, Birth  Continue Reading

Seeking M.E.R.T. Volunteers

Written on April 12, 2013 at 5:40 am, by

San Juan Island Fire Rescue is looking for volunteers to join it’s newly formed Major Emergency Response Team (MERT). The MERT volunteers may be requested to staff the fire stations receiving and giving information during a major emergency where usual communications are down, such as a large wild land fire, earthquake, or major snowstorm. This  Continue Reading

Become a Soccer Referee

Written on April 12, 2013 at 5:32 am, by

Travis Ayers sends this notice over: New Referee Clinic at Burlington Senior Center Saturday, April 27, 2013 9:00 am – 5:30 pm 1011 Greenleaf Avenue – Burlington, WA 98233 Certified refs get paid for games on-island as well as the mainland.  If people have questions they can email me at ayers.travis [@] gmail.com or call Tim  Continue Reading

Chamber of Commerce Spring Luncheon

Written on April 12, 2013 at 5:14 am, by

Monday, April 22 is the date for the annual Chamber of Commerce Spring Luncheon. Island Friendly Spirit is the theme. Members, come out and play with your chamber friends and enjoy a gourmet Italian lunch at Vinny’s Ristorante. Speakers Jim Hooper and Steve Hushebeck will explain the Island Friendly Spirit phenomenon and how it can  Continue Reading

Gail Hyland passed

Written on April 11, 2013 at 5:52 pm, by

Sad news to hear that our friend Gail passed last weekend… Gail’s spirit will remain forever etched in our minds. She loved Friday Harbor with her entire heart. She glowed with pride when talking about Friday Harbor, and this love and pride, held by so many other San Juan Island residents, is precisely what makes  Continue Reading

Living Plastic Free

Written on April 11, 2013 at 5:55 am, by

Beth Terry, author of “Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How you Can Too,” will give presentations and sign books on San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez Islands on April 26, 27, and 28, 2013. In 2007, accountant Beth Terry began an experiment to see if she could live without acquiring any new plastic. Since then,  Continue Reading

Hazardous Waste Round-up

Written on April 11, 2013 at 5:50 am, by

It is Hazardous Waste Round-up time in San Juan County! What – The hazardous waste round-up collection event is our once-yearly opportunity to legally and responsibly dispose of poisonous, flammable, corrosive or other hazardous chemicals. Why – Taking responsibility for the waste you produce is the right thing to do. You don’t want this stuff  Continue Reading

National Library Week

Written on April 11, 2013 at 5:33 am, by

San Juan Island Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Week,  next week – April 14-20, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers. Libraries today are more than repositories for books and other resources. Often the heart of their communities, campuses or schools, libraries are  Continue Reading

Lichen Workshops

Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:50 am, by

On Saturday April 13, the San Juan Island Nature Institute and Bureau of Land Management present Dr. Fred Rhoades for a workshop on the Lichens of Lopez and On Sunday April 14, Dr Rhoades will lead a workshop on San Juan Island. The workshops cost $50 per person and an additional $15 for the purchase  Continue Reading

Great Island Clean Up

Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:46 am, by

Join your friends and neighbors in the 2013 Great Island Clean-Up – San Juan Island’s annual “spring cleaning”! • When? Saturday, April 20, 9 am – noon • Where? All island roadsides and beaches • Rain or shine! Over 250 islanders participated in last year’s clean-up, collecting more than 2000 pounds of litter. Unfortunately, thoughtless people continue to  Continue Reading

Market at Brickworks!

Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:43 am, by

The San Juan Island Farmers Market opens its outdoor season at Brickworks this Saturday, April 13, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Food, flowers, produce, and more!

Woman’s Self Defense Workshop

Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:36 am, by

On April 14th, as part of Sexual Assault Awareness month, there will be a free 6 hour Women’s Self-defense/Self-protection workshop that can give you the knowledge and physical skills you and your family need to avoid becoming a victim of assault. There will be training on awareness of indicators so you can recognize these types  Continue Reading

New Firewise Community

Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:20 am, by

Valley Vista Community earns Firewise Membership Kathy Cope took the helm at Valley Vista and led them to the completion of the projects needed to earn the title of a Firewise Community. Kathy accepted the official membership for her community. According to Chief Steve Marler, San Juan Island leads the country in the number of  Continue Reading

Free the Girls Bunco

Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:10 am, by

Soroptomist of Friday Harbor will be hosting their “Free the Girls” Bunco, Saturday, April 27, at the Mullis Center. The fun starts at 6:00. Join us for food, fun and a chance to win some great prizes. The cost for the evening is $20.00. Bring a gently-used bra to give someone a better life! Donated  Continue Reading