It’s the last week for Movies in the Park. For September 26th, we will be showing Mamma Mia. Come dance and sing along to Abba’s Greatest Hits. Featuring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, and Amanda Seyfried. The movie should begin at about 7:15pm but come early for fun trivia, prizes, and to claim your spot! FANs  Continue Reading

Just got this note from Dennis at San Juan Supplements… San Juan Supplements is holding a Closeout Sale of 20 to 50% off wholesale prices. San Juan Supplements will be closing at the end of September. We’re located at 335 Argyle Ave next to the Computer Place. Come on in and enjoy the great discounts  Continue Reading

Welcome wonderful, cool fall! If you’d like to get your hands in the dirt with native plant restoration and propagation this season, we have some great volunteer opportunities coming up. Fall is the best time to plant many of our native wildflowers. Join Land Steward, Eliza Habegger THIS SUNDAY to help sow locally collected seeds  Continue Reading

Here’s a note that just came in from Liz Illg… Just wanted to let you know I’m back being the co-Director of Leadership San Juan Islands for the class graduating in 2016. We’re looking for a few islanders to participate in the five month program to become more knowledgeable and skilled at getting things done  Continue Reading

Join San Juan Island National Historical Park and San Juan County Land Bank to view the rare Supermoon Lunar Eclipse from the summit of Mount Grant Preserve. The gate will be open for driving to the top. NOTE: Parking is limited-please carpool! Sunday, September 27th: 6:30pm to 9:00pm Mount Grant Preserve, San Juan Island For more information email tanjaw [@]  Continue Reading

Mike Martin checks in with this update for you on High School Football. Thanks Mike! Storyline:  The Wolverines have a new Head Coach and a new offensive system. New Head Football Garrett Holmes, a former University of Oregon football player (1985-86) has brought the Ducks’ offensive scheme with him.  It’s been a rough start to the  Continue Reading

Meet Jerald Weaver, Acting Superintendent of San Juan Island National Historical Park, to walk at Mitchell Hill through cedar groves, Garry Oak woodland. Hear about park plans for this area and learn what has been completed over the summer. Meet at English Camp main parking lot to carpool to trail head. Distance: 3-mile loop Rating:  Continue Reading

I just heard that the Friday Harbor Film Festival has chosen Alicia Malone as their Emcee for this year’s event. Who is she, you ask? Well here’s your answer… Alicia Malone is a film reporter, critic, TV host, writer, and all around movie geek. She developed her taste for film at a young age in  Continue Reading

Dear Editor, I recently had the opportunity to meet with Hospital Commission candidates, Barbara Sharp, Bill Williams and Monica Harrington at a hosted candidate coffee. It was a comfortable way to meet each of these candidates and get to know them and what they are all about. I was so encouraged after meeting this dynamic  Continue Reading

UPDATED – Meet at English Camp parking lot – not the Maintenance Facility Learn how trails are planned and built and enjoy a little exercise and the great outdoors during a trail workshop in the park’s Mitchell Hill area trail network scheduled 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Saturday October 3rd. This hands-on free activity is  Continue Reading