Hi San Juan Update, I wanted to share the news that our local community is going to be featured on a TV show. Last summer, I was contacted through my blog (http://jessicaoldwyn.blogspot.com) by Wayfarer Entertainment. They were producing “a documentary series about courageous people facing one of life’s most difficult challenges, a terminal illness,” and  Continue Reading

This weekend is your last chance to see Romeo and Juliet by Island Stage Left. We hear that people are loving this show. Final performances are Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 pm out at 1062 Wold Road, Friday Harbor. Chairs are provided but you might want to bring a blanket and be sure to dress warmly. Free  Continue Reading

Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members This summer my family and friends visited San Juan Island. Their visit reminded me how important it is to nurture the genius and greatness in everyone. Every moment I spent with them, I learned something new, an acronym, a Spanish word, or how much smarter they are  Continue Reading

Hi everyone. I am back on task with the editing and operations at the SJ Update. Surgery was successful and I am on the mend. I want to give a great big Thank You to all of you who left comments with good wishes, healing thoughts, and prayers for my recovery – they were all  Continue Reading

Give your child the gift of nurturing relaxation through Yoga Calm.  Youth will learn how to deepen their breath to manage emotions, practice a variety of yoga postures, and develop healthy relationships during both partner and group yoga activities. An artful lead mandala meditation creation will be a part of both classes.  Come to one or  Continue Reading

The Board of Fire Commissioners for San Juan Island Fire Rescue recently confirmed career staff promotions for Fire Chief Brad Creesy, Assistant Chief Noel Monin, Captain Tad Lean and Lieutenant Michael Henderson. The Board approved the promotions at the July 20, 2016 meeting after the staff worked in these positions for an interim period of  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s in the Update email bag this morning. Here’s a letter from Frank Penwell… CT has lost its lease and CT will be moving, or closing down over the next 6 months, because the property is going up for sale. For those who want more details: Press Release: The Penwell Trust is terminating  Continue Reading

You can see a list of letters from individuals at the link below. As more letters come in, this list will be updated so be sure to check back. Click here

Like new electric range, Bissell carpet cleaning machine, deep Fiberglas bath tub, antique pump organ w/hutch, Christmas items, boating items (flares, dinghy fenders, line, etc.), men’s shoes (size 13 in good condition), women’s clothing, Tupperware, books, queen bed frame, queen headboard, sheets, towels, small furniture, movies, kids’ Keens and Bogs, bedding and miscellaneous interesting things.  Continue Reading

Here’s what to expect for the week of July 18th… Location(s) of work: Water line has been installed from the water treatment plant on Wold Road to approximately Strawberry Lane, between No. 2 Schoolhouse and Douglas Roads. This week ICI will be performing work in various locations along the entire completed section of waterline to install  Continue Reading