Notes from the Island — April 30

• Some time today M/V Yakima will be towed to the Dakota Creek shipyard in Anacortes, where crews will work to repair damage sustained when the Yakima’s anchor unexpectedly deployed earlier this week. The vessel is expected to be replaced some time this afternoon by M/V Kaleetan, which must first be repositioned from the Edmonds-Kingston route.
• The peak season surcharge for single vehicle fares starts on Sunday and runs through Sept. 30. Passenger fares and multi-ride tickets are not subject to peak season charges.
• High school baseball cruised to an easy win at Concrete on Friday, knocking off the Lions 16-1. The Wolverines close out their regular season with three games next week, including a doubleheader at home against LaConner on Tuesday and a road game at Orcas Island on Thursday.
• Here’s the lineup for today’s farmers market, which runs from 9:30 a.m to 1 p.m.
• Camas Designs is holding a Flowers for Fire Relief floral sale to benefit Crows Nest Coffee’s fire relief fund. It takes place today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mike’s Cafe and Wine Bar.
• Core Fitness is hosting an open house today from noon to 2 p.m. at 777 Mullis Street, across the parking lot from Bakery San Juan and the Food Co-op. You can enter to win a 30-day unlimited group class membership.
• St. David’s Episcopal Church is hosting a free concert tomorrow featuring works from C.P.E. Bach, Giovanni Pergolisi and Richard Lind. Any proceeds from donations at the door will be given to the Friday Harbor Food Bank and the Family Resource Center.
• The San Juan Island Garden Club meets on Tuesday at the Mullis Center at 1 p.m. This month’s featured speaker is Kari Koski of Kari’s Island Elixirs.

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