Orca Sing 2017, June 24 at Lime Kiln Point State Park, 7 p.m. Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather for an evening of music at Lime Kiln Point State Park to honor the Southern Resident orcas. This year’s event is the 18th annual and will take place on Saturday, June 24, beginning  Continue Reading

June 14, 2017 – Pelindaba and Orcasong today announce a long-term strategic alliance to significantly expand Lavender production in the San Juan Islands. “Escalating demand for our broad portfolio of all-natural lavender-based products across the country has prompted our desire to significantly expand our environmentally friendly organic lavender plantings,” said Stephen Robins, founder/owner of Pelindaba.  Continue Reading

On Saturday, June 24, the San Juan Island Trails Committee and Island Rec will be supporting a bike ride on Shaw Island. This is a FREE event with either a guided or not ride to points of interest on Shaw Island, which there are many. Ultimately, we will be landing at the Shaw Island County  Continue Reading

Shifting Shorelines Sea Level Rise Workshops – June 29-30 The San Juan Islands are one of the most beautiful places in the world. And increasingly vulnerable to more frequent and extreme storms that will affect the waterfront. But with good planning, we can protect the people and places we love. Attend a workshop near you  Continue Reading

The only scheduled direct service between Portland and San Juan Island begins Friday AlbionAir, the only direct scheduled flight between the Portland area and San Juan Island, is scheduled to begin service Friday, June 16. AlbionAir is owned and operated by Mark Hills, a pilot who was trained by Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots at  Continue Reading

Attention Drivers: This weekend will see athletes (runners and cyclists) on our roads, challenging themselves and each other during the Triathlon and Marathon events. Please be aware of these events and be ready to slow down and share the road. On Saturday, it’s the 5th Annual Lakedale Three Lakes Triathlon, and on Sunday, it’s the  Continue Reading

Lynn Danaher, Executive Director of the Friday Harbor Film Festival shares this report on the recent event in Hawaii… I am happy to report we had moderately successful one day film festival on Kauai yesterday! Best of the FHFF “Stories of the Pacific” We had 84 attendees, Karen and Susan both attended and spent some  Continue Reading

Memory Cafe – Land Bank and Mount Grant Meet Tanja Williamson, Outreach Coordinator for the San Juan County Land Bank to see slides and hear a presentation about San Juan County Land Bank properties, including the newly acquired and wheelchair accessible Mount Grant preserve. Visit with island neighbors and share a light snack. A fun  Continue Reading

Larry Soll shares more information with you about the SJCT Summer Film Series… Fellow Film Buffs, Ready, Set, Show! Time to get serious about the second season of the Tuesday Night Film Series. All shows begin at 7:30 pm. Here are descriptions of the first two movies: 20th Century Women Tuesday June 20 Rated R  Continue Reading

Jim Dunn writes to let you know about these opportunities coming up for this year’s SJC Fair… Dear fellow home brewers and wine makers, Please consider signing up to help register entrants on Tuesday; attend the judging at 6:00 pm that evening, and then for the rest of the week, pick a time when you  Continue Reading