Monthly Archives: August 2014

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Written on August 25, 2014 at 3:03 pm, by

There will be a Spaghetti Dinner to support the Multiple Sclerosis Society, downstairs at the Legion on Thursday, August 28th, at 6:00 pm. Cost: $10.00 per person Place: American Legion Downstairs

Why We Live Here

Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:50 am, by

Here’s a cool little story that helps remind us how great it is to be a part of this island community. You know Mike Scott right? He’s the Cable TV guy and also the Team Local guy who was featured in an Update story a few months ago. Well he was making a repair call  Continue Reading

Airport Construction Begins with Night Work

Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:47 am, by

At Friday Harbor Airport, a major construction project begins on Monday August 26th. The Port’s contractor, Colvico Inc., will start the project with a series of night closures of the runway that will allow the work to proceed without interrupting airport operations. The airport closures are scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 2nd from 9:00 pm  Continue Reading

Island Rec – Movies in the Park – The Sandlot

Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:46 am, by

August 30th at dusk, in the Sunken Park – Island Rec’s FREE Movies in the Park. The Sandlot – Scotty Smalls spends his first summer in a new neighborhood learning to play ball with the local boys. But when Scotty “borrows” one of his step-dad’s baseballs, he gets himself and his buddies into the biggest  Continue Reading

Fire Rescue: An Opportunity to Serve

Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:45 am, by

If you’ve ever wanted to make a meaningful contribution to our community, Sheila Harley from San Juan Island Fire Rescue has an opportunity for you to consider. Sheila sent us this photo hoping to spark some interest in attracting volunteers who would rather see their own face dressed up in firefighting gear than this poor,  Continue Reading

Totem Pole Journey

Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:43 am, by

Here’s a note from Katie over at Friends of the San Juans… FRIENDS is honored and excited to host a public introduction and benefit in support of “Our Shared Responsibility: A Totem Pole Journey” at San Juan Island National Historical Park’s English Camp on San Juan Island on August 29 at 7 p.m. This is  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:40 am, by

Annie came to us several months ago when her owner passed away unexpectedly.  She is quite possibly the nicest, gentlest cat we’ve had here at the shelter and we think you’ll agree.  Sadly, she was declawed at some point in her life and as a result she tends to be somewhat shy and tends to  Continue Reading

Foggy Sunrise

Written on August 24, 2014 at 10:25 am, by

Kevin Holmes shares this sunrise photo. He shot this from the early ferry near Anacortes yesterday. Click on it to see it larger. Thanks Kevin!

Blair Street Improvement Project Parking and Safety Concerns

Written on August 23, 2014 at 3:47 pm, by

Here’s a note from the School District about the ongoing construction on Blair Avenue… Welcome back to school! The Blair Street improvement project is underway! Please be aware that there will be some disruptions to school access and to parking. Note the district’s STEM project also continues. All students and staff are urged to use utmost caution for the  Continue Reading

Blair Avenue Update from Mike Carlson

Written on August 22, 2014 at 4:29 pm, by

Here’s a note to all of you from Mike Carlson, about the Blair Avenue Improvement Project… August 22, 2014 To the citizens of Friday Harbor and San Juan Island: This summer our crews have had the privilege of completely reconstructing Blair Avenue. Blair Avenue provides access to Friday Harbor High School, U.S. Post Office, Islanders  Continue Reading

Concours d’Elegance This Weekend

Written on August 22, 2014 at 5:50 am, by

The Sports Car Club of the San Juan Islands and the Rotary Club of San Juan Island invite everyone to the eighth Annual Concours d’Elegance of the San Juan Islands at the San Juan Vineyards (3136 Roche Harbor Road) on Sunday, August 24, from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. Here’s the Schedule: 11:00 AM: Open  Continue Reading

Banner Year for Caring and Giving at the Fair

Written on August 22, 2014 at 5:45 am, by

Here’s a note from Susan over at the SJI Community Foundation… The Community Foundation was gratified by the amazing generosity of islanders last week at the 2014 San Juan County Fair when over $31,000 was donated to eight different projects featured in the matching program. This amount was raised in just the four days of  Continue Reading

November Phone/Internet Outage Update

Written on August 22, 2014 at 5:40 am, by

Here’s a notice that was posted on the San Juans Department of Emergency Management’s Facebook page… The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has released it’s report on the November 2013 CenturyLink outage (it’s a large PDF file, you can download it here: http://1.usa.gov/XAS23X . Report captures UTC staff recommendations- final decision by UTC is yet  Continue Reading

12th Night Ends this Weekend

Written on August 22, 2014 at 5:35 am, by

Helen at Island Stage Left sends you this reminder about this weekend’s show… Our production of “Twelfth Night” is coming to a close this weekend. We have just Friday, Saturday and Sunday left. Show starts at 8:15. Last performance on the 24th. It’s at 1062 Wold Road. Come, or come again, to see this incredibly popular  Continue Reading

Ice Bucket Challenge Hits Friday Harbor

Written on August 22, 2014 at 12:08 am, by

Just heard from Colleen Johansen that San Juan Safaris has accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge. And here they are on YouTube… check it out:

Pickett Takes a Final Bow

Written on August 21, 2014 at 5:55 am, by

Help make history and see the final San Juan Island performance of “The Life and Times of General George Pickett” scheduled for 7:30 pm, Thursday, August 21 in the Gubelman Theatre of the San Juan Community Theater. Mike Vouri (in the title role) and folksinger Michael Cohen have presented the play throughout the Pacific Northwest  Continue Reading