It’s great to see Mount Baker from the island, especially on clear days like we had the last couple of days, but even nicer from close up. Here’s more from Art at Argyle House: Ian, Thursday was a pretty day (especially east of here), so our friend Todd offered to take us around Mt. Baker  Continue Reading

It helps so many people in our community – can you do your part? The United Way pledge drive is this month – here’s more from Joyce at the Family Resource Center: The San Juan Island Family Resource Center has greatly benefited from the financial support of United Way of San Juan County.  Support has  Continue Reading

There’s an application for the Violet Richardson Award, which is given each year to young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who are helping to make our community and world a better place. Here’s more info, and the application. This is sponsored by the local Soroptimist Club – and it’s a good one.

Mary Oettinger tells me she’s starting a new couple of ventures: San Juan Homes for Rent and San Juan Vacation Rentals…she’s holding an Open House at the Tower Office (upstairs on the corner of Spring Street & First Street) on Friday from 4-6pm. Refreshments served…drop on by!

You probably heard that Todd Roberts & Sally Bryan finished their terms on the San Juan Island School District School Board a couple of weeks ago (and thanks, Sally & Todd, for the good things you’ve done for our school!) Elected last week to replace them: Roche Harbor General Manager Brent Snow, who has been  Continue Reading

Looks like there’s a new baby calf in J pod! Here’s more from Monika (http://orcawatcher.blogspot.com/) and Jeanne (http://whale-of-a-porpoise.blogspot.com/), including some awesome pictures. Looks like they’re calling her/him J 46. Happy birthday!

There’s a heck of a lot less tourists these days, which means there’s less of a lot full of ’em – but somebody’s still gotta keep an eye on them.

There’s a lot to see this weekend: • He’s back – I loved him & his playing the last couple of years – don’t miss Carl this weekend – here’s more from Jan at the Community Theatre: He was proclaimed one of the top ten guitarists in the world by Guitar Magazine and this weekend,  Continue Reading

Little known things that’ll keep you in the know: • Looks like the Rocky Bay Cafe is going for the longer hours – here’s more from John: Dear Ian, I thought I would let you know that the Rocky Bay Cafe’ will once again be serving dinner.  We will offer the entire lunch menu and  Continue Reading

Little known things that’ll keep you in the know: • Looks like the Rocky Bay Cafe is going for the longer hours – here’s more from John: Dear Ian, I thought I would let you know that the Rocky Bay Cafe’ will once again be serving dinner.  We will offer the entire lunch menu and  Continue Reading