The San Juan County Democrats (SJCDs) invite all Democrats to its special meeting at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Grange hall in Friday Harbor. The only item on the agenda is to vote to decide whom to endorse, if anyone, for Congressional District No. 2 in the primary election on August  Continue Reading

This note just came in from San Juan Island EMS and MedEvac to share with you… San Juan Island EMS will seek a replacement 6 year levy on the November 2014 general election ballot. Property values have dropped since the existing levy was passed. By the end of 2016, the estimated revenue loss to EMS  Continue Reading

Here’s a note from Kris at the SJC Baking Booth… Can you help me get the word out that we need judges and volunteers for the baking booth at the San Juan County Fair. Two hour commitments – lot’s of fun, really! Here’s the link for the on-line sign-up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0948aca82ca13-20143

There is some cool stuff going on over at the San Juan Historical Museum – they’ve just added a major part of their new exhibit within their developing Museum of History and Industry (MHI). It’s a relief map of San Juan Island, and it’s completely to scale (meaning that the heights of mountains and the  Continue Reading

You know Brady Ryan, right? From San Juan Island Sea Salt. Well his girlfriend, Leah Wymer has started a new cut flower business here on the island called Bloom San Juan. It’s about 1 acre this year, and will be 2 or 3 next year. She sells at the Farmer’s Market, does weddings, has a  Continue Reading

Re-enactors from throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada will once again celebrate peace as they gather for the 16th Annual Encampment scheduled Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27 on the English Camp parade ground. Encampment 2014 is free. Disabled persons should call the park at (360) 378-2240, ext. 2226, or 378-4409 for special access information. The  Continue Reading

$300,000 Matching Grant Means More Roofs to be Raised at Sun Rise! The construction of Phase II of Sun Rise will begin soon. The San Juan Community Home Trust, an organization devoted to building permanently affordable housing on San Juan Island, has already developed the Salal neighborhood, off of Carter Road in 2006, and Phase  Continue Reading

This coming Saturday, meet Mike Buettell, Roche Harbor resident, world class hiker and volunteer trail builder, to return and further explore the Briggs Lake Trail in the Roche Harbor Highlands. The trail is open again after work on the lake and the dam, and we will learn about this construction and what was done and  Continue Reading

Just in case you didn’t see enough photos of that super moon last week, here’s one more which was shot out at Roche Harbor, by part-time island resident, Sherrie Stahl. Sherrie and her husband spend most of their time living in Portland, OR, but they like to spend their summers here on the island, with  Continue Reading

In January 2015, the WSF Save A Spot online reservation system will be available for vehicle travel to and from the San Juan Islands. Currently, reservations are offered on international sailings to Sidney, B.C., and on the Port Townsend/Coupeville route. Starting on December 2, 2014, vehicle reservations will be accepted for winter season travel to  Continue Reading

Mullis Community Senior Center. Donate blood and save a life! Walk-ins welcome. Donors with appointments have priority at registration. Photo ID required. Contact Curt Van Hyning 317-8399 for appointment. Wednesday, July 30, 11:30 am – 5:30 pm

Two island singers/guitarists highlight the next edition of San Juan Community Theatre’s Night Music summer concert series on Thursday, July 24. Both Daniel Finn and Ian Boulton got their musical start at the age of 12. Finn says he’s been writing songs in a kind of “crypto-pop/rock/soul-skidded groove” since then and has been performing them  Continue Reading

Join local architectural historian Boyd Pratt and Town of Friday Harbor historic preservation coordinator, Sandy Strehlou for an exclusive presentation of Historic Sunshine Alley, “The people, trends and events that influenced Sunshine Alley as we know it today”, to be held at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, July 23rd at Brickworks. Earlier this year, the Town  Continue Reading

The open house on the final design and cost particulars for the Sunshine Alley Design Project will be this Wednesday the 23rd of July at Brickworks beginning at 6:00 pm. The design team will give a Powerpoint presentation of the final design concept at 6:15 pm followed by discussion with all interested parties. Please plan  Continue Reading

Calling all volunteers! Here’s a new opportunity to get involved with the Salish Seeds Project! Native Plant Nursery Construction Come help the San Juan County Land Bank and the San Juan Preservation Trust complete their shared native plant nursery at Red Mill Farm on San Juan Island (see directions below). Part of the Salish Seeds  Continue Reading

The San Juan Nature Institute offers a Young Naturalist Class at the Sculpture Park for children 5 – 8 years of age. Explore the park and create a nature journal with environmental educator and artist, Alice Hibberd. Saturday, July 26th from 10:00 am to noon. Cost is $20 per student. Call 378-3646 to register.