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Jeff Arnim

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Community art at the sculpture park

June 25, 2022 at 10:36 pm

Notes from the Island — June 25

June 25, 2022 at 8:29 am

Here’s today’s farmers market lineup. Stop by Zylstra Lake Preserve at noon today to learn about the art and science of making hay in the islands. The event is organized by the San Juan County Preservation Land Bank, whose haylands lessees will be on site at the preserve bailing hay with a cooperative of 13  Continue Reading

We’re back

June 24, 2022 at 9:52 pm

Notes from the Island — June 24

June 24, 2022 at 8:21 am

There’s a multi-family yard sale of housewares, antiques, and decor taking place in the Foxhall neighborhood on Kelsando Circle tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Community Arts Theatre Society’s annual teddy bear picnic takes place tomorrow from noon to 2 p.m. at the Community Theatre. There will be sandwiches, cookies, face painting, and  Continue Reading

Dipping a toe in the water

June 23, 2022 at 10:09 pm

Hospice 101 sessions being held at the library in June and August

June 23, 2022 at 8:57 pm

Hospice San Juan and Hospice of the Northwest invite islanders to two free seminars outlining the basics of hospice care. The first session takes place Saturday, June 25; the second is on Saturday, August 20. Both sessions run from 2 to 4 p.m. and take place at the San Juan Island Library. Topics covered by  Continue Reading

Notes from the Island — June 23

June 23, 2022 at 8:44 am

The American Camp Visitor Center opens today at 9 a.m. Its new exhibit collection was created in collaboration with Coast Salish Tribes, indigenous artisans, scientists, and artists from throughout the Pacific Northwest. The visitor center will be open Thursday through Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday Harbor-based sailboat Elsewhere finished in second place  Continue Reading

Along False Bay Drive

June 22, 2022 at 9:43 pm

Notes from the Island — June 22

June 22, 2022 at 8:00 am

Friday Harbor-based sailboat Elsewhere is just over 30 miles from the Race to Alaska finish line and is currently in second place. The closest competitor is nearly 30 miles behind. Underground Rhythm & Blues Revue performs at Alchemy Art Center this Saturday at 7 p.m. Entry is $10 by donation. The 25th annual San Juan  Continue Reading

As the sun sets on spring

June 20, 2022 at 9:03 pm