OPALCO has temporarily halted work on its Warbass Way utility pole replacement project for the Fourth of July holiday week, according to the Town of Friday Harbor. As a result, Warbass Way has reopened to all traffic until next Monday, July 11. The Town expects the project will continue through Thursday, July 21. The project is Continue Reading
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Pig War Picnic set to highlight Fourth of July afternoon
June 30, 2022 at 7:58 pm
Music, food, and games are coming to the corner of Spring and Price Streets once again this Fourth of July. The Pig War Picnic, organized by the Kiwanis Club of Friday Harbor, kicks off at 11:30 a.m. following the conclusion of the Fourth of July parade. This year’s schedule includes: 11:30 a.m. — Picnic lunch Continue Reading
Director Series continues with Haida Gwaii: On The Edge Of The World
June 30, 2022 at 12:31 pm
The Friday Harbor Film Festival shares news about their ongoing Director Series. Haida Gwaii: On the Edge World of the is Friday Harbor Film Festival’s next offering in The Director Series. This film is an inspiring and hopeful story set on the pristine Haida Gwaii archipelago, showing how the distinct world view of this Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — June 30
June 30, 2022 at 8:15 am
UGALA (short for Unique Goods and Local Art) recently opened at 280 Spring Street. They’re selling art and gifts from local and non-local artists. Local artists interested in working with UGALA can give them a call at 360–472‑4002. San Juan Historical Museum is hosting their inaugural tractor show — featuring both antique and working tractors Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — June 29
June 29, 2022 at 9:00 am
The Library is hosting Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth at the play shed at Friday Harbor Elementary School today at 1:30 p.m, where they’ll perform songs, comedy, and ventriloquism. Bring blankets and chairs for seating. The San Juan County Department of Environmental Stewardship has released an update to their Sustainable Tourism Management Plan. The Public Outreach Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — June 28
June 28, 2022 at 8:30 am
The pop-up taco shop operating out of Vic’s now has online ordering. They’re open Saturdays and Sundays for breakfast (7–11 a.m.), lunch (12–3 p.m.), and dinner (6 p.m.-close). Island Stage Left’s outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors start on Thursday, July 14. The show runs Thursday through Sunday from July 14 through August Continue Reading
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