Monthly Archives: April 2013

Borrow a Bat Detector from the Library!

Written on April 9, 2013 at 11:11 am, by

The San Juan Island Library announced yesterday that it has a new-generation bat detector available for check out. Bat detectors convert the ultrasonic calls bats make into audio which we humans can hear, enabling us to identify different species and to note various behavioral patterns. Much of this can be done without ever seeing the  Continue Reading

1st Annual Spring Clean Up

Written on April 9, 2013 at 5:42 am, by

Celebrate Earth Day at Lime Kiln Point State Park Join us for our 1st Annual Spring Clean Up Saturday April 20th, 2013 Between 10:00 am and  4:00 pm YOU, and your gloves, are invited to the spring clean up! Come out and help State Park Rangers Ted and Rich prepare for another busy season and  Continue Reading

Double Author Event – Griffin Bay Bookstore

Written on April 9, 2013 at 5:36 am, by

Wednesday Evening, April 17, 7:00 Pm Griffin Bay Bookstore takes special pleasure in hosting bestselling authors Matthew Logelin (Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss & Love) and Claire Bidwell Smith (Rules of Inheritance) for a book signing on Wednesday evening, April 17, 7:00 pm. The two are visiting the islands for a writer’s  Continue Reading

Music of the Pacific NW

Written on April 9, 2013 at 5:22 am, by

Music of the Pacific NW Highlights SJ Singers Concert San Juan Island’s community chorus showcases home for their annual spring concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 14 at 5:00 p.m. Directed by Angel Michaels, the San Juan Singers’ collage of music is either written about  Continue Reading

Passed – Janine Lendi

Written on April 8, 2013 at 12:47 pm, by

Janine Lendi  June 26, 1953 – April 5, 2013 A beloved local massage therapist and world-wide scuba diver and underwater photographer died Friday, April 5 in her home in Friday Harbor. Janine Lendi was born in California, and loved the ocean and warm, sunny days. Her great passion was scuba diving, and she traveled extensively  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

Written on April 8, 2013 at 5:50 am, by

Beautiful “Chloe” was brought to the shelter a few months ago when her owner passed away.  She was very sad and afraid for several weeks, but she is starting to come out of her shell a bit now, and is such a sweet, loving girl.  She enjoys being pet and talked to and would love  Continue Reading

2013 Landowner Workshops & Events

Written on April 8, 2013 at 5:29 am, by

The San Juan Islands Conservation District is presenting a couple of cool workshops this month: Growing Great Grass Pasture Management Techniques to Increase Production for Horses & Livestock as well as Prevent Weeds & Mud Learn basic techniques you can implement this spring to have healthy, productive pastures all through the summer and fall. Topics include:  Continue Reading

Economic Forecast Luncheon

Written on April 8, 2013 at 5:15 am, by

Please join the San Juan Economic Development Council and acclaimed futurist Glen Hiemstra, as he outlines the trends we face today – and the opportunities we have to shape the preferred future – during the SJEDC’s 2013 Economic Forecast Luncheon on Thursday, April 18. Glen Hiemstra is the founder of Futurist.com. An internationally acclaimed expert  Continue Reading

Town Hall meeting with Randy Gaylord

Written on April 8, 2013 at 5:12 am, by

Friday Harbor Grange is sponsoring a Town Hall meeting with San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney, Randy Gaylord. The town hall will take place at 5:30 PM at Skagit Valley Community College in Friday Harbor on April 11, 2013. The public is invited.

“I Am An Artist” Workshop

Written on April 7, 2013 at 1:45 pm, by

Hurry before the Early Registration Deadline of Apr. 19th! The San Juan County Arts Council and Artist Trust of Washington are bringing the workshop, “I Am An Artist”, a professional development workshop, to San Juan County. The workshop will be held May 4 and 5 at Earthbox Inn & Spa in Friday Harbor. Say “I  Continue Reading

Children’s Festival Poster Contest Winners!

Written on April 7, 2013 at 1:07 pm, by

Island Rec is pleased to present the winners of the Annual Children’s Festival Poster Contest! Many thanks to all the young artists who submitted entries! We had some wonderful artworks to choose from this year. Keep an eye out for the posters, which will soon be displayed around town. Island Rec would like to thank Western  Continue Reading

Rainbow Over the Ferry

Written on April 7, 2013 at 12:49 pm, by

Did you see that rainbow over the harbor on Saturday evening? Lots of people were stepping out of restaurants and bars whipping their cameras out to get a picture of it. Kinda fun way to end the day…

Delivery Driver Position

Written on April 7, 2013 at 11:52 am, by

Aeronautical Services is looking for drivers. Must have valid Driver License and be able to lift 50 to 75 lbs. easily. Partial benefits after 3 months. 20 to 30 hours per week. Pick up application at 112 Airport Circle Dr. (next door to Ernie’s Airport Cafe)

Jazzed About the Food Bank

Written on April 7, 2013 at 10:54 am, by

The San Juan Jazz Quintet will be featured in a rare concert setting at St. Davids Episcopal Church on Sunday, April 7th at 4:00 PM in a special fund-raising performance for our local food bank.  The San Juan Jazz Quintet will be performing with special guest artists Jill Urbach on vocals, and Hawk Arps (from  Continue Reading

Baker Sunset

Written on April 6, 2013 at 12:30 am, by

Welcome to Saturday! Here’s a nice Chris Teren aerial photo of Friday Harbor with Mt. Baker in the distance at sunset. Thanks Chris!

Review: Don’t miss Island Stage Left’s “A Number”!

Written on April 5, 2013 at 2:28 am, by

Island Stage Left has another winner this spring with its production of “A Number” by  Caryl Churchill. In this two-man production, director Helen Machin-Smith and her cast take on a number of challenges: the show is only 55 minutes long, but packed with enough going on that the audience last night, at the end of the  Continue Reading