The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Meegan Corcoran as part of the 2014 Summer Lecture Series. Meegan will discuss “U.S. Navy Sonar and Marine Mammals: Potential Measures to Mitigate Harmful Effects” on Tuesday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. National security and environmental health have been at odds in America for decades. A prominent example  Continue Reading

Here’s a note from Charlie Bodenstab of the Island Museum of Art… IMA’s latest show is the construction of its jewel of a building There is something hypnotizing about tracking the day-to-day progress of a construction site. That is what residents and visitors get to do over the next six months – watch the glass go  Continue Reading

Here’s a note for you from one of our local artists… Every few years I have a big clearance sale to make room for new creations. I am having a sale of over thirty-five paintings and ten sculpture pieces. Prices will be cut one-half to two-thirds the gallery price. This summer, instead of having the sale on  Continue Reading

Family Friendly Fly-In Returns to Friday Harbor Airport, July 26 If airport events conjure up big crowds on acres of concrete, you might be pleasantly surprised to learn that one of America’s favorite quaint little islands is about to host its 5th Annual Fly-In and Community Open House on Saturday, July 26. Friday Harbor Airport,  Continue Reading

Here’s Bob Plowman working on the mural at Friday Harbor Pet Supplies over at Surina Business Park. Check it out next time you’re over that way – it’s a work in progress and he said maybe in 2 months or so it will be done. Also, if you get down to Spring Street, pop in  Continue Reading

Music on the Lawn, Island Rec’s 14th Annual Free Summer Concert Series Concert #2 July 16 from 6:30-8:15pm 405 Price Street San Juan Island Historical Museum Island Rec’s “Bring Em’ Back” concert series is part of our 30th anniversary celebration. The bands were all ‘people’s choice’ winners from previous years. Tapwater is a boisterous sextet  Continue Reading

The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at:  Continue Reading

Chloë moved to the island and started doing hair in late 2012, and then opened her own salon in November of 2013, over on ‘A’ Street in the building behind the Fluke sculpture, overlooking the sunken park. She has extensive training in hair cutting and coloring. For over ten years, she has been mastering her  Continue Reading

Gallery 9 is pleased to have Whidbey Island artists Teri Jo Summer show her new HANDMADE ART Clothing and her husband Dale Reiger show his new Paintings and glass art from July 12 through August 8, with the Opening this Saturday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. When: 7/12/14 Where: Gallery 9 / 60 First Street/  Continue Reading

Healing Touch For Your Horse with Pam Fry, High Touch Practitioner/Instructor Learn this simple hands-on energy therapy using LIGHT touch over acu-points on the body. Applying this therapy promotes relaxation, healing, positive behavioral changes and more. Horses love it! They are very sensitive and responsive to energy therapies. Treatment has been found to be beneficial  Continue Reading

The “Island Scenes” display is in its 4th year at the County Fair. Island artists are asked to portray a scene which is here now that represents “old island’” and what we hope will be here in the future. In San Juan County we see historic rural and small town views becoming suburban. Artists of  Continue Reading

The public is invited to a Community Meeting and Roundtable Discussion of the San Juan Transfer Station to be held by Lautenbach Industries on Thursday, July 10, at noon, at Brickworks. There will be pizza from Vinnie’s.

Foxhall’s annual neighborhood garage sale is Saturday, July 12 from 8:00 am to noon. Many homes will be participating with household items – many free! Directions from town: Follow Guard Street past the Library and OPALCO. Turn right on Kelsando Circle at the Foxhall sign, just at the curve to Beaverton Valley Road. Be sure  Continue Reading

OPALCO sent over this notice to share with you… Do not respond to any calls from people claiming to disconnect your power if you don’t immediately pay by credit card over the phone. This is a phishing scam. Suzanne Olson Communication Specialist Orcas Power & Light Cooperative 360-376-3537

We are pretty sure that this is the first Little Free Library in San Juan County, or at least the first Official, one anyway. It was built by Louise and John Dustrude, with some help from their kids Eric and Tim and their spouses Jan and Shannon. It was just installed on Sunday, July 6th  Continue Reading

As part of their 30th anniversary celebration, Island Rec invites photographers of all ages to participate in their first-ever photography contest. Participants to submit original photographs that best represent Island Rec and 30 years of People, Parks, Programs, and Trails. Categories include: Faces: People + Pets Parks or Trails (Island Rec’s) Activities – Sports –  Continue Reading