“A triumph of the human spirit” Do not miss this haunting and finely honed piece of contemporary theatrical magic. It is truly exceptional. John, a recently bereaved sales rep, is haunted by the presence of his dead wife. In a series of confessional encounters with his Dublin therapist, Ian, a former priest, reveals the hoarded  Continue Reading

On October 8, the SJ Update posted a photo by Aaron Shepard of two swordfighters in Sunken Park, with the title “The Two Musketeers?”. Aaron had snapped that photo in a hurry on his way to the Farm Parade. But tipped off by a bystander, he went back two weeks later, hoping to meet the fighters and  Continue Reading

Tis the wet weather season—a time to be indoors. Why not take an indoor one-day workshop on rainwater collection, self-watering gardens, eco-roofs and living machines? In this workshop learn how water can be collected from any surface, learn how to build efficient DIY systems to grow food, store in heat ponds, for solar thermal under  Continue Reading

I just heard that this Fire Truck Slide will be at the FANS Carnival at the fairgrounds on Saturday, November 14th from 11:00 to 2:00 for the  benefit of Island Rec.

Grief and Loss: Getting through the Holiday Season with Lenore Bayuk Monday, November 9, from 9:00 to 11:00 am San Juan Island Library Community Room Refreshments provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library The holiday season is often stressful, especially after having lost a loved one. So many rituals and memories are associated with  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

Many islanders know Jennifer Rigg as the woman behind so many wonderful t-shirt designs for local businesses and the county fair. Did you also know she donates a great deal of her time, creativity and resources to The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor? As a long time animal advocate, Jenn has been an active  Continue Reading

Fall has arrived. That means Thanksgiving is just around the corner. We are gearing up for the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Mullis Center. This will be the seventeenth year for this event that has gotten bigger and better every year. The San Juan Island Community Thanksgiving Dinner depends on more than 100 volunteers  Continue Reading

The 3rd Annual Friday Harbor Film Festival is upon us this week! The FHFF volunteer orientation is scheduled for both Tuesday, November 3rd and Wednesday November 4th at 6:00 pm at the Friday Harbor House. You may choose to attend the orientation that is most convenient for you. We will be relating important information regarding everyone’s responsibilities  Continue Reading

Explore Artist Kathy Venter’s Unique Ceramic Sculptures And Techniques. Upper Spring Street in Friday Harbor has been enlivened by an exhibition of the life-sized ceramic sculptures by the internationally recognized artist Kathy Venter. Driving or walking by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA) you can’t help noticing the suspended figures floating in the  Continue Reading