Island and Northwest classical musicians gather to play diverse “bits of music” from a variety of composers (including a couple of the Island’s own) during Melodious Notes Over the Harbor at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. When clarinetist Sue Collado set out to create this annual event five years Continue Reading
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Town Seeks Banner Art
March 31, 2016 at 5:42 am
Local artists and photographers invited to submit works for new Town banners The Town of Friday Harbor is seeking donations of local photographs and artwork to be used on the decorative and informative banners adorning light poles throughout downtown. “We’re looking for banner submissions that capture the art, nature, people, activities, and lifestyle of Friday Continue Reading
Doggie Meet & Greet Luncheon
March 30, 2016 at 3:24 pm
You’ve probably heard the story of local woman Kathleen Zuidema looking for a home for her 3 dogs (which she just found 2 weeks ago in Danielle Cochran). If not, you can see her story here on Today.com. It has gone viral, gaining national attention, including the attention of Dorothy Moore, owner of The Dining Dog, a canine Continue Reading
Crazywise Fundraiser
March 30, 2016 at 5:50 am
Barbara Cox is hosting a fundraising event in support of a new documentary film now in the edit phase of production. The film’s co-director Phil Borges will share how his work with indigenous cultures led to the creation of the film, CRAZYWISE. He will share his global journey of discovery as he interviewed mental health Continue Reading
State Semifinalist at Stillpoint School!
March 30, 2016 at 5:50 am
Dori and Kate from Stillpoint School share this cool bit of news… Congratulations to Celine Kuru, a Stillpoint School 4th grade student who was selected as a State Semifinalist in the 2016 Letters About Literature contest! Celine’s letter was in the top 4% of all letters submitted in Washington state. At Celine’s level (encompassing grades 4th Continue Reading
On Book! Readers Theatre series
March 30, 2016 at 5:46 am
Steve Martin Comedy at SJCT March 30-31 Bring together Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein, add the writing of a popular 20/21st century comedian and you have the next edition of San Juan Community Theatre’s On Book! Readers Theatre series. Martin’s play, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, will be read in the Gubelman Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday, Continue Reading
Trails Committee Potluck
March 30, 2016 at 5:45 am
The San Juan Island Trails Committee will be holding their annual Spring Potluck next week at Brickworks. Robert Birkby – author, award winning speaker, international conservationist, trails expert and adventure guide – will share slides and speak of his life’s work outdoors. Specifically: “Tigers, Trails and Teens”, a talk about working with trail-building kids in Asia. Robert speaks Continue Reading
Alive Inside
March 30, 2016 at 5:41 am
Friday Harbor Film Festival’s Winter Series of Audience Favorites presents: Alive Inside See the film that motivated Friday Harbor into action! The film everyone is talking about. by Theresa Simendinger Alive Inside: (April 5th at 7:00 pm at The Grange.) A Story of Music and Memory is a 2014 American documentary film directed and produced Continue Reading
Flea & Craft Market
March 30, 2016 at 5:40 am
Mark your calendars and pack up your boxes… The next Flea & Craft Market is Saturday, May 14th at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. This is a great opportunity to do some satisfying spring cleaning, empty out your garage, and sell those crafts you’ve making all winter. Of course… don’t forget to save a box Continue Reading
Views of the Samish
March 29, 2016 at 5:55 am
Update photographer Aaron Shepard has a new post on his photo blog, An Islander’s Eye. In honor of the M/V Samish’s return to service, Aaron has posted a series of shots of our newest ferry – including several from its maiden voyage into Friday Harbor last June, water cannons and all. Ever wonder how the Continue Reading
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