Enjoy a special evening on the Westside with a lighthouse tour and a reading by local historian, Boyd C. Pratt, from his latest book LIME: Quarrying and Limemaking in the San Juan Islands! History buffs of all ages are welcome and encouraged to visit the historic structures at the state park and the Land Bank Continue Reading
Recent Posts by Tim
New EMS Guideposts
July 8, 2017 at 5:47 am
We continually seek to improve the services we offer to our community. As an example, we are making available 30″ tall residential markers with easy-to-read address numbers to assist Emergency Responders in locating addresses. Every home can now be identified with large reflective address numbers. These guideposts are long lasting, easily maintained, and show up Continue Reading
Eric Wins First Place!
July 7, 2017 at 7:57 pm
Friday Harbor Granger, Eric Sable, won First Place at the Washington State Grange Talent Contest with his performance on Harmonica. Washington State Grange held its 128th Grange Convention at Ocean Shores from June 28th to July 1st 2017. Eric will represent the Washington State Grange at the National Grange Convention on November 10th, 2017 in Continue Reading
Public Comment Wanted on Ferry Fare Increase Proposal
July 7, 2017 at 5:54 pm
Ferry customers and anyone with an interest in Washington State Ferry fares are being asked to weigh in on a new fare proposal that would take effect starting this October. The Washington State Transportation Commission has released its proposal to increase ferry fares over the next two years. The proposed increase must generate $381 million Continue Reading
Humble Boy closes on SJI this weekend
July 7, 2017 at 4:47 pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday only at 8:15 pm on the Wold Road stage! Don’t miss this fabulous play at 1062 Wold Road. Breathe in the magic in our outdoor venue under the stars. Take advantage of this glorious weather! (Forecast says wind dies down tonight and the weekend is sunny!) Dress warmly and bring a Continue Reading
Drive In at the Fairgrounds
July 7, 2017 at 4:42 pm
Head over to the San Juan County Fairgrounds TONIGHT (Friday, July 7th) to enjoy the last Drive-In Movie of the 2017 season (before the Fair event comes to life) Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Popcorn and soda will be for sale when parking opens at 8:30pm. Hope to see you tonight! May the Force be Continue Reading
FHFF Sunset Cruise with Teddy Deane on Sax!
July 7, 2017 at 9:43 am
Friday Harbor Film Festival Sunset Cruise on the Odyssey, July 12th, 6pm by Theresa Simendinger Teddy Deane grew up in Massachusetts, played with a few bands and then Holy Modal Rounders for 17 years. They toured the country in the band’s Greyhound bus an played with or opened for many names we remember; Frank Zappa, Continue Reading
WaterWorks Gallery
July 7, 2017 at 9:31 am
The show “Birds, Bunnies, Dogs and more” featuring Barbara Duzan Sculpture and Jaime Ellsworth Paintings is running currently at WaterWorks Gallery through July 22nd. On Saturday, July 8th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Jaime Ellsworth will lead a walk/talk about her art. In their animal worlds, Barbara Duzan and Jaime Ellsworth draw inspiration from Continue Reading
Canoe Journey – Standing Together
July 7, 2017 at 5:56 am
Each summer inter-tribal canoes depart from their homeland to a common destination within Coast Salish territory. Canoes will pass through the San Juan Islands on their way to the final destination in the Campbell River with the We Wai Kai Nation & Wei Wai Kum Nation. Canoe families, relatives, friends and spectators are invited to Continue Reading
Treasure Hounds
July 7, 2017 at 5:55 am
Looking for just the right furnishings for your home at a reasonable price? The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor invites you to visit “Treasure Hounds”, a retail/resale store offering quality, pre-owned furniture, fine art, and home decor. We also have some beautiful china, glassware, antiques and collectibles. The store is located at 689 Continue Reading
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