Here is the winner of the 11th annual Rotary Club Spelling Bee! Joanna Evans of Mr. McMain’s 8th grade class at the F.H. Middle School was our winning word whiz. Joanna won $100 for herself, $200 for her class, and $300 for the F.H. Middle School. She won in the 13th round against her worthy opponent  Continue Reading

Brickworks invites you to…  Celebrate the Spring Equinox with us! In the spirit of this time for renewal and growth, local healing arts practitioners are gathering to offer their expertise on a range of topics, to provide ‘take-aways’ for self-care that you can gently weave into your life… Suggested donation to attend for the whole  Continue Reading

For more than 25 years now, actor/director Jane Fellows of Portland, Oregon has been performing this remarkable one-woman show on the life of poet Emily Dickinson. “Each time I have the opportunity to share this extraordinary woman and her journey with an audience, I am humbled by her genius and humanity, her insights and perceptions  Continue Reading

Few operas have surpassed Manon Lescaut in the depiction of the urgency of young love. The Met stage ignites when soprano Kristine Opolais and tenor Roberto Alagna join forces in this obsessive love story. Opolais sings the title role of the country girl who transforms herself into a Parisian temptress, while Kaufmann is the dashing  Continue Reading

The Salish Sea Early Music Festival pays tribute to Hanover, Germany’s vibrant early music scene in this program of baroque trio sonatas, solos and duos with harpsichordist Bernward Lohr, director of Hanover’s Musica Alta Ripa, one of Germany’s most prominent period instrument ensembles, baroque violinist Anne Röhrig, leader of the Hannoversche Hofkapelle (the “Hanover Court  Continue Reading

The Friday Harbor High School boys’ basketball team is heading to the 2016 State Championship playoffs. Loads of fans, parents, and students are heading to Spokane to witness the game. The Friday Harbor Wolverines will be playing on March 3rd at 9:00 p.m. against the Mossyrock Vikings. Win or lose (but hopefully win) the boys  Continue Reading

Here’s this month’s history column from the San Juan Historical Society and Museum… The Women’s Study Club: How San Juan Island women preserved history and steered the future of our community. In recognition of International Women’s Day, coming up on March 8, we salute the long history of the Women’s Study Club, active on the  Continue Reading

Liz Varvaro and the Food for Thought program invite you to the next Community Dinner… Join us for our next Community Dinner! This new semester’s Chef.0 students are excited to present a Southern-Inspired menu. Put it on your calendar and we will see you in a few weeks! March 16th from 5:30 to 7:30 Friday Harbor  Continue Reading

Take it from me; Botox is extremely over rated. It’s what’s inside that counts. My name is Tiny and although I’m small on the outside, inside I’ve got an enormous personality and a warm, affectionate heart. I’m a mature girl who loves life and loves to cuddle! I’m very romantic and give excellent kisses. I  Continue Reading

Island Rec – Children’s Festival 2016 Theme & Poster Contest Mark your calendars, folks! San Juan Island’s 26th Annual Children’s Festival is happening Saturday, May 7th, 2016! We are pleased to announce… Nature’s Wonderland Island Rec needs your help to design the poster for this year’s Children’s Festival! Kids of all ages are invited to  Continue Reading