We have an update from Tanja Williamson at the Land Bank about the Discover San Juan treasure hunt… Wow – summer is half over and the county fair is almost here! If you haven’t picked up your Discover San Juan Island kit from the library yet, there’s still time! For those that have already picked  Continue Reading

From the San Juan Community Theatre… Our last Night Music of 2016 is THIS Wednesday, August 10 at 7:30 pm.  We’re finishing our popular series with an all women night!  Island songstresses will share their favorite tunes in the intimate Gubelman Theatre. Featured singers are Cynthia Burke, Laura Chorba, Debbie Nash Strasser, Kira Sable and Susan  Continue Reading

We hear from Becki Day at the Chamber… You may have noticed the large “ELECTROLYSIS” sign on the Guard Building when driving down Mullis Street, but maybe you didn’t know what “electrolysis” actually meant. Electrolysis means permanent hair removal, and this amazing technology is available right here in Friday Harbor by Certified Electrologist Danielle Wheeler  Continue Reading

A message from Jan Murphy at the Animal Shelter… The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is accepting donations of artwork for their upcoming Wine Tasting and Art Auction, which will take place Friday, September 16. The animal shelter is looking for original artwork from private individuals and artists, alike. If you have pieces of  Continue Reading

From the Library… The San Juan Island Library will be closing from Wednesday August 17 through Saturday August 20 to replace worn flooring.  The current flooring installed in 2005 in the staff work area has simply worn out despite regular maintenance. Funds for the project come from the library’s operating budget, money the library designated  Continue Reading

Thanks to Aaron Shepard for this photo. To see more of Aaron’s photography link to his blog: Islanders Eye.

My horse Pinky and I are to appear for a visit with the residents of Friday Harbor’s Life Care Center on Thursday the 11th of August at 10am. Pinky has been to visit a couple of friends there but this visit is for all who are able and want to participate.

A reminder from the Friends of the Library…  The annual Friends of the Library Book Fair is this weekend, August 12 and 13. On Friday, August 12th is our special presale for members only from 6:30-8:30. Not a member? You can also join on Friday evening in order to participate in that special sale. On Saturday, August 13th  Continue Reading

The Mullis Center sent us a reminder of the Annual Parking Lot Sale coming up Saturday August 13, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm… There is still time to reserve your spot for the Mullis Center’s Annual Parking Lot Sale.  One space $25.00 Two spaces $40.00 Or, would you like to get rid of your dusty  Continue Reading

Thanks to Merri Ann Simonson for sending us this entertaining and informative video from her series, San Juan Island Lifestyle Tips. Merri Ann is a managing broker and sales manager with Coldwell Banker… Tips on Shrimping by Merri Ann Simonson