Next Wednesday, July 24 6:30 -8:15 pm, at the Historical Museum – It’s Island Rec’s Music on the Lawn, FREE Summer Concert Series. 405 Price Street. Featuring “The WIRED“, the 2012 winner of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Comprised of Washington Blues Society Performer and Songwriter of the Year, Kevin Sutton along with rhythm king  Continue Reading

It’s this Saturday at the Fairgrounds. 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM – A multi-team Relay for Life Fundraiser; Celebrating 100 years of the American Cancer Society, the Official Sponsor of More Birthdays. Hope to see you there!

Island Rec – Beach Volleyball Tournament, August 4th Get a team together and come out for a day of fun competition in the sand and sun. Island Rec is hosting its 4th annual 2-on-2 Beach Volleyball Tournament for teens and adults. Teams can be made up of 2 or 3 people of any combination of  Continue Reading

Mike Sharadin, owner of N.W. Totem Cellars in Woodinville is opening a wine tasting bar here in Friday Harbor. It is almost complete, but there are just a few things left to finish up before the grand opening next Friday the 26th. That’s the official grand opening, but they will most likely be open for  Continue Reading

Recent oil paintings that feature the rusted marks, maritime markers and the language in the world of rust, algae & slime from the surface of tankers, freighter and barges. Taking her inspiration from working maritime ships, Melinda creates an abstraction rooted in the realities of steel rust and water. This is the world and work  Continue Reading

Sno-To-Go is a new SnoCone stand, located on the east side of the Harbor View building (the one that Salon Capella & Bo Turnage are in) outside the building facing the ferry lanes. Isaac and Hayden Mayer take turns working the stand which is open from 12-5 on weekdays and 11-6 on weekends through September. Their  Continue Reading

The documentary I AM is the story of a man who had it all until something happened to make him realize he might have it all… wrong. After a near-death experience, Hollywood film director Tom Shadyac (Ace Ventura) decided to spark a conversation around two rarely asked questions: what’s wrong with our world and what  Continue Reading

Two summer kayak guides were lucky winners in the Scenic Byway Free Bus Pass Contest. Tara Hartman and Gina Contolini submitted essays outlining what they saw as the value of having a bus in the summertime. Gina wrote, “Traveling around the island is so important to me not only because I want to take full  Continue Reading

Handcrafted and painted furniture, jewelry, paintings, ceramics, hand-knotted hammocks, pottery, metal crafts and foods – it’s all here, in one place, the third weekend in July. The 14th Annual Summer Arts Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on Court Street, will feature more children’s activities, more artists and craftspeople, and more food  Continue Reading

Work continues on enhancing and protecting one of our most special and diverse habitats. Join the Land Bank to explore this beautiful preserve, learn more about this increasingly rare habitat, and enjoy the company of other islanders. Noon – 4pm, Thursday, July 18th at Cady Mountain Preserve. Contact the Land Bank to RSVP for the work parties  Continue Reading

The San Juan Island Garden Club Expresses a Huge Thank You to this Beautiful Community for the support of the 2013 Fair Premium Booklet and Exhibitor’s Guide The San Juan Island Garden Club again is pleased to announce the publication of the hardcopy version of the 2013 San Juan County Fair Exhibitor’s Guide & Premium  Continue Reading

The San Juan Island Community Foundation Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Matthews as its new – and first – executive director. Susan has served the community as the Foundation’s Program Coordinator and Operations Manager for the last seven years. In her new role Susan will assume operational leadership for all aspects  Continue Reading

The latest word from Fire Marshal Steve Marler is that 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,  Continue Reading

A call to join in the fun! Community groups, families, and individuals can help the San Juan Islands Museum of Art decorate their new home. This is a fun summer project which began on Saturday, July 6th and continues for seven consecutive Saturdays throughout July and August 2013 from 11 – 4 PM. Our inspiration  Continue Reading

It’s this Saturday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Grange. Michael Karcher will be calling with “Cobbler”, a contra dance combo of fiddle and guitar from Seattle. No partners needed. All dances taught. No experience necessary. $10/person donation (students half price). For more info call 378-3836.

Two master island musicians share classical styles during San Juan Community Theatre’s Night Music Summer Concert Series on Friday, July 19. From Bach to Bossa brings together cellist Sasha von Dassow and pianist Sonja Zarek, (both wowed the audience in this spring’s More Melodious Notes Over the Harbor concert) as they play together inside the  Continue Reading