Notes from the Island — May 7

• Here’s today’s farmers market lineup.
• The Children’s Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Fairgrounds.
• Mike Vouri is leading a guided walk exploring the stories of English Camp — pre-history, the Royal Marines, the Crook family, the National Park — from 10 a.m. to noon. The walk starts from the English Camp parking lot.
• The Toy Box (20 First Street) is taking part in Free Comic Book Day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. today. They’re also running a charity sidewalk sale and silent auction.
• The San Juan Historical Society and Museum is holding an open house today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Coho is having an Italian-themed menu tonight from 7:30 to 11 p.m. — bruschetta, bagna cauda, fritto misto, carbonara, pizza, and more.
• San Juan Island Yacht Club’s opening day brunch and boat parade take place tomorrow. Brunch is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the boat parade starts after the ferry leaves around 2:30 p.m.
• The first Salish Sea humpback calf of 2022 was spotted on Monday afternoon in Boundary Pass.
• The Beech Tree Espresso stand at Roche Harbor is open for the season, Thursday through Monday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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