Notes from the Island — April 8

• The Economic Development Council has already raised $3,000 to support the businesses affected by yesterday’s fire, and the Town of Friday Harbor has committed an additional $10,000 in relief funding. You can donate here. The EDC is also working on recovery options with the County, the Washington State Department of Commerce, and the office of Congressman Rick Larsen.
• San Juan Island Grange is offering free rental of its assembly hall and commercial kitchen to anyone displaced by the fire. Call 360-378-6632 to learn more.
• High school baseball and fastpitch both have road games against LaConner today.
• San Juan Preservation Trust reminds us to keep a watchful eye out for bluebirds and report any sightings to their Conservation Projects Manager, Kathleen Foley Lewis.
• Poutine Your Mouth returns to Everelse today and Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m. to serve up poutine and artisan sandwiches. River Rye performs at Everelse tonight from 5 to 8 p.m.
• San Juan Community Theatre’s first Acting for the Camera class for kids ages six to 12 sold out, so they’ve added another. This one takes place on Fridays between May 20 and June 10 from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuition is $50 and you can register your kids now.

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