The San Juan Island Library hosts Harry Potter Trivia for youth in grades 5-12 from 2:30-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30 in the Library Meeting Room. According to the Library, questions cover a variety of wizardly topics and will draw facts from the original Harry Potter books and movies. Snacks will be available, the winning  Continue Reading

The Madrona Institute recently awarded $45,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations based on revenues received from sales of the San Juan Islands special license plate. This was the second year that the program has issued grants. 2022 grants include: $10,000 — San Juan Islands Conservation District — San Juan Islands Youth Conservation Corps Program  Continue Reading

The Washington State Transportation Commission has posted a survey asking for public input about a possible fuel surcharge by Washington State Ferries to temporarily address fuel costs that exceed the agency’s budget. “While the WSTC has never implemented the fuel surcharge, recent rises in fuel costs have increased the likelihood that the surcharge may be  Continue Reading

For Giving Tuesday — tomorrow, Nov. 29 — the Family Resource Center is hosting a household items drive. They’re asking that community members bring the following unopened items to the Family Resource Center at 476 Market St. to help islanders in need: Paper towels Toilet paper Laundry soap Dish soap Spray cleaner Toothpaste Toothbrushes Shampoo  Continue Reading

Friday Harbor High School’s class of 2023 will be selling 24-inch noble fir wreaths on Sunday, Nov. 27 from 9-11 a.m. in the parking lot of San Juan Interiors — 205 Web St. The wreaths are $25 each and proceeds from the sale will go toward the Grad Night activities fund, which helps ensure a  Continue Reading