From the San Juan Island Sculpture Park Join us from 8-10 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month through September to watch for our fine feathered friends at the San Juan Island Sculpture Park located next to Roche Harbor Resort. The next event is Wednesday, June 16. Phil Green, a local bird enthusiast and member  Continue Reading

From San Juan County Land Bank The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its monthly meeting 8:30-11:15 a.m. June 18 via Zoom. The public is invited to attend. Click here to download the agenda, including the Zoom link, and meeting materials. To learn more about your Conservation Land Bank, visit sjclandbank.org. If you’re  Continue Reading

From Island Stage Left Island Stage Left presents “Much Ado About Nothing” on San Juan Island 8 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays, July 8-Aug. 8. This is the biggest gamble Island Stage Left has ever taken. The cast and crew are about to be paid, costumes are being sewn, others have been bought, the set is nearly finished  Continue Reading

From San Juan Island Library San Juan Island Library’s Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program kicks off June 18 with in-person and online programs for children, tweens and teens. Starting June 18,  free Summer Reading Program Starter Kits will be ready for pick up during the library’s open service hours from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays,  Continue Reading

From the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor Age: Approximately 4 years old Sex: Female Breed: Domestic Shorthair, Gray Application: www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/feline-application Monica is a delightful, beautiful gray kitty looking for a happy new home. Monica was originally brought in as a stray on Orcas Island, however, she was sadly never reclaimed. She is a peaceful,  Continue Reading

Class Intended to Create Jobs   From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Islanders seeking new careers are invited to learn woodworking basics in a free class offered by the San Juan County Economic Development Council. This course is intended to help people gain job skills and obtain economic stability. Jean Shearer and Nicholas  Continue Reading

From San Juan County Land Bank We celebrated National Trails Day by clearing invasive Himalayan blackberry along the trails at Westside Preserve. Thank you to everyone that volunteered and helped celebrate with us! We’re going to keep the party going and have scheduled more opportunities to remove noxious weeds before they get established on the  Continue Reading

From OPALCO Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to lift the moratorium on all utility disconnects July 31. Since the beginning of the pandemic, OPALCO has worked with its members to offer bill-pay assistance and long-term payment options for those who have fallen behind on their bills. Members who have payment plans in place  Continue Reading

From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Tradespeople seeking a second career are invited to an online seminar called Work as a Construction Trainer offered by the Economic Development Council. Rich Jones, co-owner and training director of South Sound Residential LLC, and Al Audette, education and workforce development director at the BIAW, will speak  Continue Reading

Unemployment Could Cover Worker Retraining   From Skagit Valley College Did you know you can register now for summer and fall quarters at Skagit Valley College? Summer classes begin July 6 and fall classes begin Sept. 21, offering online, hybrid and in-person options. Applied Bachelors Earn a bachelor of applied science in environmental conservation, and  Continue Reading