The Preservation Trust will be selling landscape paintings depicting areas all over the county created by local artists.  The paintings will be created on site over the few weeks on islands all over the county and some from private lands donated to the San Juan Preservation Trust, as well as a live painting demonstration at  Continue Reading

Our island’s 8th annual Relay for Life is coming up, and you don’t want to miss it. Here are the basics from event chair Elisa Howard: WHEN: Start at 3pm on Saturday, July 28th and ends 10am on Sunday, July 29th. WHERE: Friday Harbor High School Track- 45 Blair St., Friday Harbor, Washington HOW: To  Continue Reading

A group of concerned islanders gathered for a private event that discussed the impact of the local Planned Parenthood, what has been accomplished by the national Planned Parenthood Federation, and what islanders can do to help support our community’s Planned Parenthood health center.  Here are some of the facts for 2011 solely from the clinic  Continue Reading

It started as three young kids from Spring Street International School going to Yakima for a Washington State Preventative Health Summit. It has since become a group of five called Rock Solid, with representatives from SSIS,  Lopez, and one home schooler. These five people have committed to stay drug-free and help their community make healthy  Continue Reading

Pertussis is rearing its ugly head once more; the San Juan County Health Department has confirmed separate case on Orcas and San Juan. My hardworking mom, or officially the Personal Health Services (Nursing) Manager, Susan Leff  has all the answers… Not sure if that nasty cough is Pertussis?  “Trust your instincts” is the recommendation from one  Continue Reading

Hope you like the color purple, because it’s going to be everywhere! With 25,000 plants flowering, Pelindaba Lavender is excited about their biggest event of the year (and a favorite San Juan Island tradition!) Amelia has more: The 11th Annual San Juan Island Lavender Festival is happening Saturday – Sunday of July 21-22, 2012 from  Continue Reading

The Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Island Chambers of Commerce along with the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, San Juan County Economic Development Council, Northwest Workforce Development Council and Scenic Byways have jointly developed and embraced a concept called the “Island Friendly Spirit”.  Let’s dig a little deeper… It all started with an online survey  Continue Reading

• There may be quiet before a thunderstorm, but it definitely wasn’t quiet after! Calvary San Juan hosted “Joy for Jesus” in Sunken Park, which attracted locals and tourists as they swing danced to live music, enjoyed facepainting, and all sorts of other games. +++++++++++++++ • Splash of Summer Color Weekend is fast approaching, and  Continue Reading

Past opening concerts for Island Rec’s Music on the Lawn have been considered great successes with 375 attendees. Last week, there were over 500! What made it so appealing?  Oh right, they played Beatles music. The weather wasn’t too shabby either. There was dancing, singing, and family fun for everyone as the audience rocked out  Continue Reading

A big group of Friday Harbor folks just came back from a mission trip to the Dominican Republic! Now that the jet lag is wearing off, it’s time to approach and welcome everyone home.  The trip was led by Vic and Monique Woodard and lasted around two weeks for most participants. Friday Harbor Middle/High School Principal  Continue Reading