Here’s Rob with this month’s entry in the Conscientious Projector series… Hello Healthy Islanders, Monday, July 21st at 7:00 pm in the library, we will hear a fascinating interview with genetics researcher Dr. Bruce Lipton. And to make it even more interesting, he will be interviewed by none other than Dr. Wayne Dyer. The most  Continue Reading

The San Juan Community Home Trust would like to express their thanks… In a salute to the Hispanic community of Friday Harbor, the Home Trust celebrated its 2nd annual San Juan Fiesta. An enthusiastic, overflowing crowd began filling The Brickworks early to begin the festivities. The evening began with a delicious Mexican meal, including handmade  Continue Reading

Welcome to Saturday. Alan Niles was out shooting photos last week that same evening with John Miller, and he got some great images too. What a beautiful evening with beautiful “golden hour” sunlight falling on some beautiful boats! Here are some notes about San Juan Classic Day Sailing from Captain Niles… The San Juan Islands  Continue Reading

Learn how climate variability and global climate change impacts the Pacific Northwest from University of Washington researcher Lara Whitely Binder at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 24 at the San Juan Island Grange. As Outreach and Climate Adaptation Specialist for the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group (CIG), Whitely Binder will discuss CIG’s goal to increase  Continue Reading

Historian and storyteller Karen Haas portrays women from differing walks of life and points of view during two programs scheduled this month at English Camp and the San Juan Island Library The first is her celebrated Civil War program, I am Always on the Woman’s Side, scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 25 in the  Continue Reading

The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) announced a new online, interactive map of natural resource and recreation lands owned by government agencies. The statewide map, located at this link, allows people to click on a location and learn which agency owns the land, the number of acres, the main use of the land and the  Continue Reading

San Juan Healthcare Fall 2014 Sports Physical Clinics will be on August 5th, 7th, 12th and now a new one has been added on the 21st. Cost is $35.00 at time of appointment. Please call the office to schedule your appointment at 378-1338 Mandatory Sports Physical paperwork is available on the Patient Forms page on  Continue Reading

Seattle Chamber Brass, a band comprised of Seattle’s brightest up and coming brass musicians will be headlining next week’s “Music on the Lawn.” With energy and style, they’ll jump from Broadway show tunes to Mozart, to Bach, to Joplin. Back by popular demand, this will be one concert to remember! Island Rec’s “Bring Em’ Back”  Continue Reading

Early on Tuesday, July 15th, San Juan Island Fire Rescue’s Administrative Assistant Carolyn Hudson was deployed as a part of an “Incident Management Team” to assist with efforts to control a forest fire near Detroit, Oregon. Ms. Hudson is a specialist in managing the finances of major emergencies. On Tuesday afternoon, San Juan Fire Rescue  Continue Reading

This fun, annual fundraiser for the Animal Shelter is coming  up. Better mark your calendars now. This year, it’s the Dog Days of Summer, and it will be held on Sunday, August 3rd from Noon to 4:00 pm. It’s hosted by the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor and Bob & Lissa McDowell at 33  Continue Reading

Join us for an informal discussion and personal remembrances of a few of the past medical professionals of San Juan Island. Susan Reed will discuss her grandfather, Dr. Connor Reed. Mary Ellen Judge will discuss her father Dr. Thomas Judge as well as Dr. Victor Capron. Mary Jean Cahail will discuss Dr. Malcolm Heath and  Continue Reading

Hey, the Lavender Festival is coming up this weekend – Saturday & Sunday July 19th & 20th, from 10:00am to 5:00pm both days. Here’s more from the farm… The fields are in full bloom and gorgeous. We will be having tours, talks, demonstrations (including cooking with lavender by Anna Maria from Coho); lavender baked goods,  Continue Reading

Here’s a note for all you kids out there from Kate Schuman… Hey Kids! Join me, Kate Schuman, at the Street Fair this weekend for a Buckaroo Musical Adventure! We’ll “build” a cattle drive out of felt critters, sing a couple old cowboy songs, and even write a verse or two about YOU! The time  Continue Reading

An achingly beautiful score from one of opera’s most popular composers highlights the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD Summer Encores series on Sunday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. at San Juan Community Theatre. Originally transmitted in 2009, Puccini’s La Rondine brings to life the plight of Magda, who unexpectedly finds true love with the handsome  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Prevention Coalition To Take Part In National Substance Abuse Prevention Conference In Orlando, Fl. Health advocates from the SJI Prevention Coalition will join more than 1,700 substance abuse prevention specialists from across the country at Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America’s (CADCA) 2014 Mid-Year Training Institute in Orlando, Fla. July 20-24. The week-long  Continue Reading

Don’t forget the Gallery Walk this Saturday evening.  The participating Friday Harbor​ ​galleries are: Arctic Raven, 130 First Street Gallery 9, 60 First Street Island Studios 270 Spring Street​ WaterWorks Gallery, 315 Argyle Ave​ Ogle Fine Art Studio​, ​180 First Street For more info, get in touch with WaterWorks: Ruth Offen WaterWorks Gallery (360) 378-3060 or  Continue Reading