Notes from the Island — Sept. 7

• There’s been an increase in car prowls on San Juan Island, with nine instances having been reported to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office in the last month. Sheriff Ron Krebs says that the crimes are currently being investigated and that the Sheriff’s Office has a strong lead on a suspect. If you’ve experienced a similar crime, report it by calling the non-emergency number — 360-378-4151 — and a deputy will call you back to take a report.
• Friday Harbor High School girls soccer tied Nooksack Valley High School 2-2 in a road game yesterday afternoon. They play a conference game at Linde Community Fields tomorrow at 4 p.m. against Coupeville High School.
• Due to staffing limitations, Bakery San Juan is now opening at 9 a.m.
• Purple & Gold need volunteer grillers and servers for their three football tailgate events this September and October. These fundraisers provide support for student scholarships, coaching clinics, uniforms, post-season travel, and homecoming floats.
• Auditions for BOTS! — San Juan Community Theatre’s family theatre show — take place on Thursday and Friday afternoon this week. Kids in grades K-6 and parents are welcome to audition. Grades 7-12 can join the production’s tech crew. Learn more on the SJCT website.
• Here are the week’s specials from Market Place and Kings.

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