Aaron Shepard captured this image of the Spike Africa heading down the harbor with Brown Island in the background. Thanks for sharing Aaron!

Widely considered to be the world’s foremost exponent of solo jazz and fingerstyle guitar playing, Martin Taylor presents a concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, August 28 at 7:30 pm. Earning global acclaim from fellow musicians, fans and critics alike, Martin’s signature style combines his virtuosity, emotion and humor with a strong, engaging  Continue Reading

Our local animal shelter has found a nearly effortless and free way for supporters to help raise money for homeless animals here on San Juan Island. The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has partnered with Wooftrax, an organization that donates money to animal shelters and rescue groups nationwide, utilizing a smartphone application. The Wooftrax  Continue Reading

The Sports Car Club of the San Juan Islands, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of San Juan Island will hold its Ninth Annual Concours d’Elegance at the San Juan Vineyards on Sunday, August 30, 2015 from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM. This year, the Concours will consist of a “Judged” section and a “Display Only”  Continue Reading

Biologist Rochelle Kelly returns with her thermal camera & acoustic detectors for an evening of bat observation on Saturday, August 29, from 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm at Mount Grant Preserve. Meet at the ridge top parking area (the road will be open for driving access to the top) to discover more about our island bats  Continue Reading

Wish you could ride up Mount Grant on horses? Here is your chance! How often can you say you helped save a wonderful mountain for all? You must see Mount Grant to believe what we have here on San Juan Island! “On top of the world!” For the first person or persons to contribute $1000  Continue Reading

“From Watersheds To Whitecaps: Myriad Lives Intertwingled” Presented by John Williams The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome John Williams as part of the 2015 Summer Lecture Series on Thursday, August 27th at 6:30 p.m. John will discuss how creatures in the Salish Sea are inexorably linked to each other, linked to those in our uplands,  Continue Reading

Help make a positive impact on a child’s education! The Islanders Bank Gear Up For Our Schools 2015-2016  supply drive has started on Friday Harbor. Drop off locations: Friday Harbor Drug Store King’s Market Marketplace Office Center NW School supply lists are available at the school district’s website www.sjisd.wednet.edu. Hover over the school links and click  Continue Reading

‘Ello Guvhah! I’m Chuckles and I’m a proper gentleman, I am. What I lack in size I make up for in character and cracking good manners! As Mary Poppins once said, “I’m practically perfect in every way”, although I am a bit on the shy side when first meeting someone. Drop by the animal shelter  Continue Reading

First, Kevin Holmes wants to get this word out to local veterans… Just wanted to get the word out to Veterans that may not have heard – Congressman Rick Larsen will be at the Legion Post 163 in Friday Harbor on Wednesday August 26th from 11:00 – 12:30 to have “Conversations with Veterans” if any  Continue Reading