Notes from the Island — Sept. 15

• After 12 years in business, the end of the current iteration of The Bean is almost here. According to a Facebook post by owner Eric Bienenstock, The Bean’s last day in business is tomorrow. In the post Eric says that “the cafe is for sale, and I am in discussions with an interested party. My hope is that a new owner will bring the energy, enthusiasm and passion that I arrived with so many years ago and return the cafe to its former greatness.” He also says that “it has been my great honor to serve our community these last twelve years, and I will be forever grateful for the tremendous support we have been shown.”
• The San Juan County Department of Emergency Management has shared detailed information about the status of the sunken Aleutian Isle fishing vessel.
• Farm tours on San Juan Island are happening in just a couple of weeks — Sept. 23-25. Eight island farms are taking part this year.
• Organizers of the 2023 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit seek community responses to a survey related to this year’s event, which takes place on San Juan Island.
• SaviBank is now open as a full-service branch. It’s located at 232 A St., Unit 2, across the street from Tina’s Place and the ferry waiting lanes. Business hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Here are the week’s specials at Market Place and Kings.
• Thanks to our advertisers for their continued support of the San Juan Update — including Tamara Weaver of Windermere Real Estate.

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