Does your organization or business have computers to donate? United Way SJC has donated over 25 computers to people who can’t afford to buy them, and we need more to meet the need. We can also use computers that need new hard drives or Wi-Fi adapters, and working printers are also appreciated! Your benefits: your  Continue Reading

Well hello there. I’m Obie, with some advice for these troubled times. Live life like someone left the gate open. Unless the bed is cozy. Then stay in bed. Cats are seldom trustworthy. If you can’t eat it, play with it, or snuggle with it; it’s probably a cat. If you hear someone talking to  Continue Reading

Owen loved a film seen at the FHFF- He is now a Dam Enthusiast…at 5 years old. Beloved Friday Harbor Film Festival just got better. A story of success! by Theresa Simendinger John Hamilton, manager is too busy with two full restaurants during the FHFF to go to see the 2 films that Cask N  Continue Reading

This is the last Know Your Island Walk for 2017 –  a little history with a walk on the Wild West Side. Doug McCutchen will take us on the main trails through the west side with a focus on ecological and human history including lime mining, agriculture, tribes and first nations, Hawaiians, fish traps and  Continue Reading

Submitted by the San Juan Island Unit of the American Red Cross. If you respond to disasters in the news with the question “What can I do?” you might consider being a volunteer in the San Juan Island unit of the American Red Cross. The Red Cross will hold a Shelter Drill November 4th from  Continue Reading

Scott George is retiring after 24 years at the Friday Harbor Post Office, preceded by 10 years in the U.S. Air Force. His last day at the Post Office will be next Thursday, October 26th and will be followed on Sunday October 29th at the Rumor Mill from 4:00 to 9:00. Everyone is welcome to  Continue Reading

FHHS Alum Does Good You remember Sophia Dillery? FHHS graduate of 2015? She’s now attending Seattle University in her junior year in the nursing program going for a bachelor’s degree. She is also the Co-Alumni, Marketing, and Public Relations Coordinator for the Seattle U chapter of Camp Kesem. Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven  Continue Reading

From the Whale Museum… For the first time this year, on October 15, the L54 blended family, consisting of Ino (L-54), Coho (L-108), Keta (L-117), and two adult males, Nyssa (L-84) and Wave Walker (L-88), came into the inland waters with J Pod. They spent several hours in Haro Strait, foraging on Chum salmon. The  Continue Reading

Swim Team Round Up for swimmers age 7-18 Is your child interested in joining the SJIF swim team? Bring them to San Juan Island Fitness on one of the following days and times to meet coaches and get their first swim times of the season. Mon, Oct 23rd 3:30-4:30 Wed, Oct 25th 3:30-4:30 Thurs, Oct  Continue Reading

Position: EDC Program Coordinator Job Purpose: To coordinate the development, scheduling, marketing, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of EDC programs, with a focus on trades training programs. Reports to: EDC Director Description of Duties and Tasks: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following, and other duties may be assigned: