During its July 14 meeting, the San Juan County Council will discuss placing a property tax measure on the November election ballot. If approved by voters, the issue would continue the County’s property tax at a level that guarantees funding for a number of popular programs. The Council has tentatively scheduled a hearing to take  Continue Reading

You’re invited to join the San Juan Preservation Trust for a volunteer work party at Hunter Preserve, a ten acre preserve on Mount Dallas on the west side of San Juan. This view property is prized for its remnant prairie ecosystem and wildflowers. Tasks will include removing small Doug firs and English hawthorn, and installing  Continue Reading

It is with deep gratitude that the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild announces that it has achieved its major goal of paying off the remaining mortgage on its downtown Friday Harbor Brickworks property. Reaching this goal was the culmination of a long journey that followed the initial purchase of the property in late 2010, with  Continue Reading

Island Rec is once again hosting a free sidewalk art contest at the Summer Arts Festival. ‘Chalk-It-Up’ happens on Saturday, July 19, from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. Come join the fun and help transform the Courthouse sidewalks into a tapestry of colorful, chalky creations. Meet in front of the Courthouse (near the First St.  Continue Reading

The Kiwanis club would like to thank the volunteers, community, and everyone who attended the Pig War Pick-nick. It was a raging success and a good time was had by all. Best of all, the pick-nick raised over $15,000 which will go towards helping kids in the community through scholarships, grants and other programs. From  Continue Reading

Jan at the theater says they still have a few tickets left for Pickett tonight… these traditionally sell out so folks should get their tickets now! More info on their website.

If you happened to attend the Pig War Picnic and Music on the Lawn, you may have noticed the new picnic tables on the museum grounds. The tables were provided through the volunteer work of the Friday Harbor Grange #225. Members of the Friday Harbor #225 Grange led the effort to procure funding and materials,  Continue Reading

The Superpod events are gatherings that occur here on San Juan Island in mid-July, and are open to the public with folks travelling in from around the world The event features Pacific Northwest killer whales, including the famous “Southern Residents,” but also transients, whose numbers are on the rise, and who are frequently seen from  Continue Reading

Puget Sound Whales for Sale: The Fight to End Orca Hunting Meet the Author and Book Signing on July 19 with Sandra Pollard Come to The Whale Museum on Saturday, July 19th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. for a meet the author and book signing of the newly released book Puget Sound Whales for Sale: The Fight  Continue Reading

Here’s a note from Barbara Marrett over at the Visitor’s Bureau… The San Juan Islands Move Up to #2 in Travel + Leisure’s Top Islands Rankings Travel + Leisure magazine has announced its 2014 World’s Best Awards, ranking the San Juan Islands #2 on its list of Top Islands Continental U.S. and Canada. The Islands  Continue Reading

The deadline for this year’s entries to the Island Writers – Written Word booth for the San Juan County Fair has been extended to July 15th. Please submit your entries as a Word doc. attachment, with a completed Exhibitor’s form (found on the Fair’s website) to: islandwriters [@] gmx [.] com Snail mail is also  Continue Reading

Encaustic mixed media by Nichole Dement & Danielle Dean Palmer Nichole Dement – Nichole is interested in representing what isn’t seen, from the many metaphors found in dream states to the multiple dimensions of Quantum Physics. Life is a beautiful mystery that she enjoys recreating in the layers of her work. The technical process of  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Community Foundation Awards $152,000 in College Scholarships for 2014/2015 The San Juan Island Community Foundation is pleased to announce its award of scholarships for the 2014/2015 academic year to former and present San Juan Island high school students. Awards were made to continuing college students, high school students graduating this year, and  Continue Reading

Free public screening of the movie Blackfish with members of the cast. Tuesday, July 15 at the Grange. 5:30 reception 6:00 screening Several cast members will be in attendance for a Q&A after the screening. Hosted by the Whale Museum as part of Superpod Three Gathering. For more information, visit voiceoftheorcas.blogspot.com

You are Cordially Invited to the Installation of the Reverend Beth Purdum to the office of Pastor of the Lutheran Church in the San Juans Sunday July 20, 2014 Lopez Island 9:00 a.m. Center Church 312 Davis Bay Rd. San Juan Island –  11:00 a.m. St. David’s Episcopal Church 760 Park St. Friday Harbor Orcas Island  Continue Reading

After taking the week off for the Fourth of July, the Friday Art Market artisans will be back in full force this Friday, July 11, from 3:00-7:00pm at Brickworks Plaza. The art Market will continue on Fridays through August 29. Food: Cynthia’s of Course! Music: 3:00-5:00pm Teddy Deane – Vocals and keyboard Music: 5:00-7:00pm The  Continue Reading