Mark your calendars now for this community dinner next week… Wednesday, November 4th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Friday Harbor High School Commons, it’s the Food For Thought program from the high school, which includes delicious local foods this month. Suggested Donation of $12 for Adults and $6 for kids under 12 Supports the  Continue Reading

Ever wanted to be part of a Haunted House? Now is your chance! The Frightmare at the Fairgrounds happens THIS Friday, and we are looking for more Volunteers for this fun event! Décor set-up Themed room interactive Décor breakdown And more! Contact the Fairgrounds with your availability today! Email: info [at] sjcfair [dot] org Event: Friday,  Continue Reading

Margie Doyle shares this update with you on the Concerto Project… ORCAS ISLAND, WASHINGTON — “This is a bold project,” says Marian O’Brien, Executive Director of The Concerto Project “and we are prepared to meet the challenges head-on.” The Orcas Island nonprofit has spent two years laying the groundwork for this innovative two-year transition program  Continue Reading

San Juan artist, Joe Miller will give a gallery walk around his striking colorfold watercolors at IMA on October  30,  at 11:30 a.m. Join Miller on a personal walk through his IMA exhibit, “UNLIKE EARTH” a debut presentation of his stunning colorfold paintings. Listen as Joe describes his inspiration, techniques and reflections of 40+ years  Continue Reading

EDC offers FREE workshop on business planning and financing The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Wednesday, November 18th from 9 a.m. until noon. Advance registration is required. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James  Continue Reading

A press release for you from PeaceHealth and Providence about some of the stuff they’re up to lately… Letter of intent opens way to jointly improving wellness, wholeness VANCOUVER, Wash. – PeaceHealth and Providence Health & Services, two health systems with a long history of committed service to the Pacific Northwest, signed a letter of intent  Continue Reading

Stephanie Prima has recently been certified to teach Infinite Body Joyful Joints™. Working with the Infinite Body™ instructors at Friday Harbor Holistic Health for over 5 years, Stephanie found it made such a difference in her mental and physical well-being, she wanted to help others experience the benefit from the simple, gentle Infinite Body™ movement  Continue Reading

OPALCO is among the 77 electric utilities recently approved for USDA Rural Utility Services (RUS) loans. OPALCO is approved for a loan of $17.1M to move forward with the submarine cable replacement for the Lopez to San Juan link, as forecast in our long-range and construction work plans. The loan amount also includes other transmission  Continue Reading

Deb Langhans invites you to experience reader’s theater this week… Greetings, Friends. At Director Eric Concord’s request, I’m cordially inviting you to the next San Juan Community Theatre’s “On Book” Readers Theatre offering this week: “Death and the Maiden.”   This play by Ariel Dorfman is a provocative, sometimes shocking, award-winning adult subject drama… set in a  Continue Reading

Here’s a playoff update from Rod Turnbull, Athletic Director at FHHS… Well it is rapidly approaching that time of the fall season again….. Playoffs are almost here. Below is information on the playoff opportunities for each sport. While the avenue and the structure of each post season opportunity varies depending upon the sport, during the  Continue Reading