Deanna at the Port has this note for you: Hello, Please be advised the regular Port Commission meeting scheduled to take place on July 17th is cancelled. Thank you, Deanna Eltinge ++++++++++++++++++ Kyle Loring invites you to the Trails meeting: Dear Trails Enthusiasts, Has the blue skied monotony of the San Juan summer gotten you  Continue Reading

Deb chose a basket to contain & suggest the services she offers, but I think she should have used an iceberg… Many of us know Deb as a touch therapist & life coach. Some of us also know Deb as a versatile actor who’s been in a dozen shows at SJCT, as well as Madame  Continue Reading

Charley is about as much fun as you can fit into one dog! He’s a big happy guy of lab/shepherd heritage who would make an excellent family dog. He’s about two years old and has lots of energy and loves to run and play. He’s very personable and affectionate, and eager to mind his manners  Continue Reading

Lorraine McConaghy, award-winning author and historian for Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), will involve audiences in the lives of Civil War settlers in Washington Territory during Territorial Voices: A Civil War Reader’s Theater scheduled for 7 p.m., Saturday July 20 at the San Juan island Library. The program is free. Call the park  Continue Reading

San Juan Islanders and visitors from around the nation are invited to comment on San Juan Island National Historical Park’s revised compendium of federal regulations, which reflects important changes in regulations pertaining to visitor use, according to park Superintendent Lee Taylor. In order to monitor horse use, assess impacts, and inform riders about park resources  Continue Reading

The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild is pleased to announce the launch of a new community event, SUNDAYS@BRICKWORKS, from 12 to 4pm every Sunday through September 1—at of course, Brickworks, in the heart of Friday Harbor. As an eclectic gathering of food producers, gardeners, artists, crafters, services, musicians, performance artists, children’s projects …. you name  Continue Reading

San Juan Island artist Jim Nollman starts with digital photographic images of Marine animals and transforms them with hours of digital manipulation to create sonic images. Sonic? Yes, he also is a whale researcher and uses sound waves to communicate and record with whales (http://interspecies.com/). This theme appears in his artwork on metal plate and  Continue Reading

133D Army Band is really two bands! The 11- piece Brass Patriots will perform music varying from early Baroque to New Orleans Street Band music. They will be followed by General’s 7 Dixie Band complete with horns, drums and a banjo with a play list ranging from standard Dixieland tunes to Johnny Cash! Come out  Continue Reading

Here’s what that yacht that burned at Roche Harbor looked like on Thursday morning…

Victoria Compton of the Economic Development Council sends over this invitation to local business owners: Dear All, The San Juan County Economic Development Council would like to know how your business is doing in 2013. Please visit the survey here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JH7JQMS Please forward or publish this link to anyone you know with a business in  Continue Reading

Emergency Responders were dispatched to a $4.5 million 85-foot fiberglass yacht fire at Roche Harbor Marina on San Juan Island Wednesday at 10:14 a.m. “The biggest challenge was that firefighters could not get to the seat of the fire,” said Fire Chief Steve Marler with San Juan Island Fire Rescue. Firefighters went onboard the boat  Continue Reading

It’s coming soon!  The Friends of the Library’s summer book sale will be held on Friday July 19 and 20  at Friday Harbor High School’s Turnbull Gym. The sale starts Friday July 19 at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Friday’s opening is limited to current members of the Friends of the Library. Not a member yet? Memberships can  Continue Reading

Governor Jay Inslee today announced the award of $86 million in state and federal grants that will build parks and boating facilities, maintain backcountry trails and off-road vehicle access, improve the safety of archery and firearm ranges, conserve farmland and protect wildlife habitat. The grants, which are awarded through the Washington State Recreation and Conservation  Continue Reading

Just got this note from Travis Ayers, president of San Juan Soccer : Hi Tim; Can you post this info please?  It is a great opportunity to help the soccer community, stay in shape, and get PAID! San Juan Soccer is willing to foot the cost for this soccer ref clinic.  It is also possible  Continue Reading

It’s time once again for Music on the Lawn, Island Rec’s Annual Free Summer Concert Series and this will be the 13th year of this fun family-friendly event. Tonight – Wednesday, July 10 from 6:30 -8:15pm, at the San Juan Island Historical Museum, 405 Price Street, it’s Commonly Courteous – a high-energy, rhythm rock, soul, funk trio led  Continue Reading

Summer programs are underway but don’t miss out, there is still time to register for Skyhawks Sports Camps. Skyhawks is designed for kids to explore movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace. This year Skyhawks and Island Rec are offering Cheerleading, Tennis, Mini-Hawks and Basketball! Camp dates are July 29-August 2, $119  Continue Reading