It always feels like a trip back in time to visit the barracks & parade grounds & blockhouse & gardens at English Camp, but even more so when everyone is dressed up in the dress of the mid-19th century…it’s an awesome experience. Gunpowder. Dress uniforms. Blowing off cannons. Playing cricket. The food. Arts, crafts, gardening….and what  Continue Reading

Here’s the word from the Theatre’s Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: Island Teen Highlights Night Music August 2  One of San Juan Island’s youngest musical treasures headlines San Juan Community Theatre’s Night Music series on Thursday, August 2. Seventeen-year-old singer/songwriter Rhiana Franklin has been writing and singing since she was nine years old.  Since graduating from Friday Harbor  Continue Reading

Tonight at the Whale Museum, you can hear one of the most informed folks in the world address what’s going on with bowhead whales (and here’s a bit of video from the BBC) – and you’ll be glad you did. The Whale Museum kicks off its Research Lecture Series on Wednesday, August 1  at 7:00pm with  Continue Reading

This is a video I’m guessing you can’t watch without smiling (and maybe dancing along)….join Matt & give it a go & see how it works for you:

Hope your morning is off to a good start – let’s see what’s happening around here: • Marie DiCristina’s neighborhood is the place to be Saturday morning: The Foxhall Neighborhood GARAGE SALES are being held this Saturday, beginning at 8:30am. Please no early birds. Foxhall is located just past the Library at Guard Street and  Continue Reading

A couple of notes….first, from GOP County Chair Michelle Loftus: Saturday July 28th 6:30pm: US Senate Candidate Dr. Art Coday will conduct a Meet and Greet at Fairweather Park at the Port of Friday Harbor. Afterward Dr. Coday will visit downtown businesses and enjoy our island assets. Come hear Dr. Coday’s solutions to our healthcare  Continue Reading

Tim Dustrude continues his series with photos & stories about people around the island – here’s more about the island’s soon-to-be-retired postmaster: This has got to be the best dressed gardener I’ve ever seen. Meet Dan Fleming, our Postmaster. In this photo you see him doing what he likes best. (Click here for the rest of  Continue Reading

Last night I got a chance to see Island Stage Left’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and I think this is one you don’t want to miss. It was well-attended – a full crowd for a Thursday night was laughing the whole way through. Folks who aren’t familiar with Shakespeare are going to find  Continue Reading

Here’s the schedule for the events this weekend – drop by the high school track to cheer the teams on: Relay for Life of Friday Harbor 8th Annual Walk This weekend! July 28 & 29 Friday Harbor High School Track Saturday, July 28 there will be a Survivor Luncheon hosted by Vinny’s Restaurant at 2:00  Continue Reading