Celebrate Jack’s Birthday today at 2:00 to 4:00 at Barking Bird, on the corner of Nichols and A Streets.

The Whale Museum shares this story of a fin whale in our area… In addition to frequent visits from our Southern Resident killer whales, each year brings surprises to the Salish Sea. The biggest surprise this year was the presence of the second largest species of whale on the planet: a fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus).  Continue Reading

Healthy eating and nutrition for children and adults is topic of upcoming Fireside Chat Dietitian and diabetes educator Kristen Rezabek will discuss “Good Nutrition for Good Health” on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in a free, public community education program hosted by PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, 1117 Spring St., Friday Harbor.  Continue Reading

San Juan artist, Joe Miller will give a gallery walk around his striking colorfold watercolors at IMA on October 25 and 30, both 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  Continue Reading

Four Weeks – Four Meals. Please join with us as we share these four meals each centered on the specific theme of: Trust, Gratitude, Sorrow and Comfort & Joy Thursday evenings: October 22 November 12 December 3 December 12 Reservations are required by October 18th and space is limited. (location and directions upon registration). Contact Bonnie Oak Boesky at 298-4904.  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Grange #966 continues its fall evening program series with Conscious Conversation on Agriculture and Nature on Wednesday October 21, 2015 at the Grange Hall. The program begins at 7:00 pm. The program will begin with ‘The Lighting of the Fire’ in the Hall fireplace to celebrate Fall and the oncome of Winter.  Continue Reading

Mike Martin checks in with another Wolverine Football update… Storyline: This is the second meeting between the Concrete Lions and the Friday Harbor Wolverines. The last time these two teams got together the Concrete came out on top with a 43-8 win. The Wolverines have improved every week and are primed for a breakout game.  Continue Reading

Jim Maya shares this photo and note about wildlife sightings… We continue to see whales and other wildlife every day! J’s, K’s and L’s, Humpbacks and Dall’s Porpoise yesterday, including 4 of the new calves!  Haro Strait, 10/13. Transients and Steller Sea Lions today. 10/14, Griffin Bay and Whale Rocks… Cheers, Capt. Jim Maya Maya’s  Continue Reading

Hospice San Juan (HSJ) will be having a training on Saturday, October 24th from  9:00 to 3:00 and Saturday, October 31st from 9:00 to 3:00. This training is an introduction training to HSJ for all those interested in becoming a Patient Care Volunteer. Please call 472-0322 and let the volunteer answering the phone know that  Continue Reading

It’s time for the October edition of Chamber Chat, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… What a beautiful fall we are having. It is nice to still see so many visitors on the island, especially on the weekends. Hopefully all of our businesses are benefiting from  Continue Reading