Nancy Spaulding is showing new and favorite paintings at the San Juan Community Theater during the month of October. Nancy has worked as an artist on San Juan Island since 1978 when she and her husband Lewis moved here and built their home and studio. For over twenty five years they both created serigraphs and  Continue Reading

Here’s an invitation from Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer of SJI Fire/Rescue… Every year the combined Emergency Services Agencies hold a “Safety Fair” in October so that the public can come and see something of what their tax dollars are being designated for.  All the Agencies present at the Fair are working for you all year long. You  Continue Reading

Help Overturn Citizens United: Get Big Money Out of Politics By David Turnoy Billions of dollars in campaign donations are destroying our democracy.  Donald Trump proudly admits donating to both major parties so that when he wants a favor, all he has to do is pick up the phone.  The Citizens United Supreme Court decision of  Continue Reading

It’s time once again for the monthly History Column from the San Juan Historical Society… “Whenever I take up a newspaper, I seem to see ghosts gliding between the lines.”  Henrik Ibsen, Ghosts What does local history have to do with ghosts? Plenty. October’s scary tales can have historical roots, evoking our curiosity about those who  Continue Reading

DVSAS Would Like to Send Out a Very Special Thank You Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services held it’s annual “Beautiful You” Fashion Show on October 4, at Brickworks. We had a very successful event and would like to thank all those amazing people who helped to make it happen. The Shop Owners, because what  Continue Reading

Soroptimists International of Friday Harbor Spent $16,500 Supporting Cancer Patients Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor’s (SIFRI) Cancer Transportation Fund has provided over $16,500 for ferry tickets for cancer patients and their caregivers in the recently completed 2014-2015 fiscal year. In recent years, the fund has often received designated gifts from foundations that covered the annual  Continue Reading

It’s almost time for the first Community Dinner of the Year! The Dinner is from 5:30 -7:30 in the High School Commons. Suggested Donations are $12 for Adults and $6 for kids under 12 years old. The menu is awesome! Roasted Pork Loin with Herbed Crust Apple, Leek and Parmesan Stuffing Sweet Potato and Yam Mash Roasted  Continue Reading

Yockers Brings American Classic to SJCT Stage Some 71 years after premiering in Chicago and moving on to winning the New York Drama Critics Circle Award in 1945, Tennessee Williams’ classic, The Glass Menagerie, premieres on San Juan Community Theatre’s Whittier stage Friday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. Considered Williams’ first successful play, it is also  Continue Reading

The first of these forums is tonight at 7:00 pm at the Grange. Here’s a quick reminder… League of Women Voters of the San Juans Sponsors Election Forums Once again, the League of Women Voters of the San Juans will sponsor forums where candidates and speakers on ballot issues will address the public, and take  Continue Reading

Hi there! We’re the Manning brothers. Peyton and Eli. We’re probably the nicest dogs you’ll ever meet. We’re about 7 years old and although we’re brothers we think it would be best if we went our separate ways now… If you’re looking for a pal to go hiking with or to help you out on  Continue Reading