Notes from the Island — Sept. 3

• Friday Harbor High School football lost 34-14 to South Whidbey High School in a road game on Friday night.
• According to this KUOW article, the fishing vessel Aleutian Isle briefly ran aground at the entrance to Cap Sante Marina the day before it sank off the west side of San Juan Island three weeks ago, per eyewitness accounts and photographs.
• The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks public feedback about rules pertaining to vessels operating near Southern Resident killer whales. WDFW is required to review the rules and issue a report every two years with recommendations for possible changes.
• Tomorrow is the last Sunday of the year for Market Place. It’ll be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — and then closed on Monday for the holiday.
• Julie’s Nursery at 150 Web St. is having a Labor Day weekend sale, with selected indoor and outdoor plants available at 50 percent off.
• The Library is offering free English classes for adults on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 22 through Dec. 15. All levels of speakers are welcome, and participants may bring their children with them. The Library will provide all materials, along with refreshments.
• The 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. shows today at the Palace Theatre will have on-screen captions for the hearing impaired. Elvis is at 2:30 p.m.; Top Gun: Maverick is at 3 p.m.

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