An invitation from the Leche family… Ted Leche is celebrating his 90th birthday with a party on Saturday, January 23, at Saint David’s Church. The pie and coffee reception is from 1-3 pm. The church is on the corner of Park and Marguerite. All the Leche children be here celebrating with their father. Please join us  Continue Reading

We hear from Travis and Jennifer Ayers… We encourage all eligible voters to join us and vote YES for our children, schools and community in the upcoming election on February 9th. The renewal of the Capital and Technology levy will help ensure that our students continue to receive a first-rate education in Friday Harbor. Island  Continue Reading

A Message From Susan Matthews… I am two weeks into retirement already and am finally getting around to writing the love letter that I meant to compose before leaving the employ of the Community Foundation. Nine years ago a recruitment committee composed of Charles Anderson, Carla Wright, Krista Mattox, and Wendy Wood did me the  Continue Reading

SJ County Parks & Fairgrounds is once again offering early camping reservations at any of our County campgrounds for people who reside in our county year ’round. Between Thursday, January 21st, 2016 and Friday, February 26th, 2016, residents of San Juan County can reserve individual campsites for any dates during the season (that’s right—no waiting  Continue Reading

If you are not on the San Juan Island Food Co-Op Newsletter emailing list, I encourage you to sign up. Not only will it tell you what is fresh and available in the Co-Op store, (there is always something new) but this gem of a newsletter features short informative articles like, Eat Weeds, “Always local, always fresh, always  Continue Reading

All are welcome at the Third Saturday Contra Dance this Saturday, January 16, at the San Juan Island Grange Hall. No partners are needed and all dances will be taught. Marlin Prowell will be calling, Brigget LeClaire playing fiddle and piano, and Steve Blum-Anderson playing fiddle. A $10 donation is appreciated. “Let’s Dance!” David Bowie

As a kid I remember waiting for the Evergreen State to go by so we could “surf” in its great big wake.  We hear from WSDOT that Washington State’s oldest ferry has been officially decommissioned… SEATTLE – Built in 1954 when “Mr. Sandman” topped AM radio pop charts, the Evergreen State is now set to sail into history and  Continue Reading

From the Mullis Community Senior Center… The event, “Best Wines With Lasagna” will be held tonight, January 14 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm at the Mullis Senior Center. Choose your favorite lasagna and taste wines that fit the dish. Contestants for the lasagna cook-off have been drawn in advance. Taste the lasagna in a blind  Continue Reading