On Friday, August 29th at 7:00 p.m., FRIENDS of the San Juans is hosting a public introduction and benefit in support of “Our Shared Responsibility: A Totem Pole Journey” at English Camp on San Juan Island. This is a special opportunity for community leaders, people of faith, and local activists to learn more about this  Continue Reading

Here’s a story from Wolf Hollow’s monthly newsletter, Hollow Happenings… Within the past few weeks we have successfully rehabilitated and released two very different herons. The first to be released was a young Green Heron that was found, weak and thin, in a park in Burlington in late June. It was a youngster that was  Continue Reading

Meet Steve Ulvi, crackerjack trail builder, former employee of the Alaska National Parks and dedicated/concerned San Juan Island citizen, to walk our new hospital trail, The Peace Path. Steve will fill us in on how this trail came to be, its deliberate design as a slow, contemplative and meandering trail, what the building of it  Continue Reading

Special day honors birthday of National Park Service The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission wants the public to know that Monday, Aug. 25 is a state parks ‘free day.’ Day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass to visit state parks. The ‘free day’ is in honor of the birthday of the National Park  Continue Reading

Here’s a note from Miles Crossen, this year’s Superintendent of the Photo Exhibit at the fair… To all the visitors and residents of San Juan County who helped with the success of this year’s Photography Department at the San Juan County Fair. First – I’d like to mention the participants (far too many to list  Continue Reading

The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Michael Jasny as part of the 2014 Summer Lecture Series. Michael will discuss “Ocean Roar: Combating Noise from Commercial Ships” on Tuesday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. The ocean is an acoustic world, and whales and many other species of marine life rely on sound for their survival.  Continue Reading

This note came in to the Update mailbox from K. Thor Jensen inviting you to a backyard Experimental Animation show… Join us for a screening and performance of comics and animation by Stefan Gruber, an experimental animator and performance artist from Seattle. His three-part act includes live animation, a live voice performance, and an entertaining  Continue Reading

If you have any items you’d like to donate to the Animal Shelter for their big garage sale fundraiser this Saturday, Wednesday is the day to drop them off at 994 Cattle Point Road between 10:00 and 4:00. The shelter staff appreciate your support! The sale will be on Saturday, August 23rd from 8:00 am  Continue Reading

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Mobile Community Service Office is coming to San Juan Island on August 26 and 27th. They will be here to do application interviews for Food and Cash as well as yearly reviews, and to answer any questions on active cases or about any of their  Continue Reading

Captain Jim Maya of Maya’s Westside Whalewatch shares this beautiful image of Transient Orcas over by Sidney Island. Thanks Jim!

San Juan Island Cheese is proud to announce that Virginie Bourgue, of Lullaby Winery, is coming to visit! She produces a very limited quantity of wines from selected vineyards in Walla Walla and other great areas in Eastern Washington. Virginie’s wines have received many awards in the Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met, Wine Advocate, and Wine Enthusiast. Please  Continue Reading

It’s the San Juan Historical Society’s new museum project, the “Museum of History and Industry” and you can help make it happen by having your own brick pave the way to it. Here’s more from the Historical Society…  How do you connect the future to the past and the past to the present? How do  Continue Reading

Salish Sea Ballet To Celebrate Grand Opening on Saturday, August 23rd Salish Sea Ballet invites dancers of all ages, and their families, to attend a Grand Opening celebration in their newly renovated studio at 689 Airport Center Road, Suite F. The celebration takes place on Saturday, August 23rd from 10:30am-3:00pm. Stop by to register for  Continue Reading

August 23 dusk, in Sunken Park – Island Rec’s FREE Movies in the Park. Shrek – watch everyone’s favorite Ogre as he sets out to save his swamp and win the heart of a princess, all with the help of his nursery-rhyme, fairytale friends and one memorable talking donkey. Go to www.islandrec.org or call Island  Continue Reading

This beautiful girl goes by the name of “Sweetie” – which is a perfect name for her because she truly is a sweet, sweet dog.  She’s a “Chiweenie” – part Dachshund part Chihuahua, and about a year old.  This photo doesn’t do her justice – she has gorgeous markings and is absolutely adorable! She’s a  Continue Reading

Island Rec is once again operating a supervised after-school program for kids in grades K-6, beginning August 28th and continuing throughout the school year. STAR will operate on all regular school days and early release days at the FHES cafeteria, from the “school’s out” bell until 6pm. Each afternoon will include child-initiated play, organized and  Continue Reading