You’ve probably heard it said many times during this very hot, very dry summer we’ve had: “We could sure use some rain”. Well be careful what you wish for. Andrea Kiernan-Ross shares a few photos from 1st Street during this morning’s downpour… Hi Tim, We had quite the morning here at the shops along First  Continue Reading

Here’s an Update from the San Juan Preservation Trust on the Campaign to Save Mount Grant… We Did It! With your help, we met the $500,000 challenge grant. Thanks to contributors from 467 households, we raised over $500,000 since March 1, the start of the challenge grant generously provided by Eliot and Tina Scull. They will  Continue Reading

At their September 1 meeting, the San Juan Island Garden Club members recognized the Youth Division Blue Ribbon winners for their exceptional entries in the floral/horticultural exhibit at the County Fair. Pictured from left to right are Luma Smith, Reese Tangney, Jasmyn McEwen, Oliver McEwen, and Inga Harold.  Luma’s entry was a sunflower; Reese’s entry  Continue Reading

Here’s a note from Ruth at WaterWorks about the next upcoming show… Catherine Eaton Skinner – Vestiges, runs from September 5, thru September 26 at WaterWorks Gallery. Catherine’s work often has a depth of layers that matches her need to let a work be beautiful, as well as spiritual. This show Vestiges, allows the artist to return  Continue Reading

Northwest pianist Kay Zavislak returns to Friday Harbor for a solo performance at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. Zavislak was featured in the Island’s popular Melodious Notes Over the Harbor chamber concert in March. Her “Piano Potpourri” concert will feature her favorite miniatures and masterworks for solo piano. The  Continue Reading

Article Submission from San Juan Island School District September 2, 2015 The San Juan Island School District and the sports community are in the process of improving procedures for concussions. The tragic effects among professional athletes have focused national media on concussions. Locally, the concern is the treatment of our children and addressing misconceptions about what  Continue Reading

It’s time for this month’s History Column, shared with you from the SJ Historical Society and Museum… San Juan Island owes much to Julia Frits Jensen (1885-1972). In the photograph on the left, Miss Julia Jane Frits is seen in her 1907 graduation portrait from Bellingham Normal School. An Orcas Island girl who came to  Continue Reading

San Juan Community Theatre closes its Night Music series this summer with performances by two island singer/songwriters on Thursday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m. Jesse Berube calls himself a “crafter of sound, turning heartfelt, easily identifiable experiences and lessons learned into powerful, well crafted, witty and sensual song.” A self-taught musician, he accompanies his vocals  Continue Reading

Doe Bay Resort on Orcas Island is known for its rustic charm, world-class farm-to-table café and its annual music festival, Doe Bay Fest. For the past three years, something else has grown on the resort’s pristine 38-acres: an extraordinary artist/writing workshop. Participating artists range from the broadly published writer finishing a novel to someone looking  Continue Reading

Movies in the Park was rained out last weekend but looks like the sun will be shining by Saturday and there are still 4 weeks of Movies to go. For September 5th, we will be showing How to Train Your Dragon. The movie should begin at about 8:15 pm but come early for fun trivia,  Continue Reading