Minnie Knych and Jim Dunn have some details to share about the Food Preservation, Beer and Wine Exhibit at this year’s Fair. (Beer and Wine used to be part of the Food Preservation exhibit, then a few years ago it got separated. Now they’re back together again this year.) “I have volunteered to work the Home Brewing  Continue Reading

State acts to increase ferry fares OLYMPIA – The Washington State Transportation Commission held its final hearing in Seattle on Tuesday on its proposal to increase ferry fares. The proposal is designed to generate $357 million between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2017, as required in the 2015/17 state transportation budget for Washington State  Continue Reading

Here’s a wildlife reminder from Wolf Hollow… At this time of year there are lots of Harbor Seal moms and pups lying on rocky islands or swimming in the water nearby.  Sometimes boats or kayaks approaching too close to these haul-out sites can cause the seals to panic and rush into the water, and mothers  Continue Reading

Strawberry Fields for Heifer – aka Berries & Dairies at the Ag Corner The SJC Fair Agriculture Exhibit (a.k.a. the Ag Corner) will feature San Juan County Berries & Dairies! Find us between the Beer Garden and the new Parks Office on the west side of the Main Building. Presentations Come experience instructive presentations, demonstrations,  Continue Reading

August 1-7, 2015 marks the annual celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, a global call to action for support and empowerment for ALL women in achieving their breastfeeding goals. This celebration highlights the positive impact breastfeeding has on long-term health. This year’s theme or World Breastfeeding Week is, “Breastfeeding and Work, Let’s Make it Work.” Breastfeeding  Continue Reading

Justin Roche, Executive Director of Homes for Islanders, a non-profit organization, announced Homes for Islanders has entered into a contract to purchase land on Malcolm Street. Once developed there will be 20 lots for very-low to low income individuals and families on San Juan Island. The constructed homes will be equivalent to those currently in  Continue Reading

Friends of Lime Kiln Society (F.O.L.K.S.) sends this invitation to you for their annual fly-by at the lighthouse… Please share! This Thursday evening… Fun event at Lime Kiln Point State Park, hosted by FOLKS!! Looking forward to seeing you there!

The Food Preservation Department will be a beehive of activity at this year’s Strawberry Fields For Heifer San Juan County Fair. There will be People’s Choice – Jam and Jelly tastings daily at the Food Preservation Department at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM daily. Fairgoers are invited to stop by and taste some of the  Continue Reading

Attention Property Owners in the Yacht Haven Neighborhoods By Merri Ann Simonson – Coldwell Banker SJI A Fiber Committee has recently been formed for the neighborhoods that access their property off of Yacht Haven.  If you know of anyone in those areas, please share this article with them. First of all, we would like to thank  Continue Reading

Drought & Water Conservation Presented by Linda Lyshall The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Linda Lyshall as part of the 2015 Summer Lecture Series on Friday, August 7th at 6:30 p.m. The lecture will focus on Drought & Water Conservation in the San Juan Islands. Linda Lyshall is the District Manager for the San Juan  Continue Reading