Here’s the June edition of Chamber Chat, by Lauren Cohen, Co-Owner of San Juan Canvas & Chamber Board President… Here comes summer. By the looks of last weekend in town, the summer crowds are already arriving on our beautiful island. The summer months are always such a crazy and tiring time period for the business  Continue Reading

Just a few more days to register… Get Certified for the Summer! Upon successful completion of First Aid and CPR you will walk away with life-saving skills and have a first aid certification from the American Heart Association and/or a CPR certification, which are valid for two years. This is an ideal class for parents, babysitters, volunteer coaches  Continue Reading

Roadriggers is back! They’ve been open down there at the Front Street location since Memorial Day weekend. But they’re up on top on what used to be the front parking area. They will be open 7 days a week from 11:00 am until late afternoon (closing time depends on how busy they are).

San Juan Community Theatre’s new Artistic Director Bobby Ryan is calling for proposals from islanders interested in directing a play at SJCT during 2016. Ryan is scheduling the Theatre’s winter and fall plays and the popular Spring Musical and would like to hear from folks excited about directing a particular production. Potential directors are asked  Continue Reading

Here’s a note to the community from Tamara over at Windermere… Hi, Tim! Every year since 1984, Windermere associates have dedicated a day of work to complete neighborhood improvement projects as part of Windermere’s Community Service Day. Creating vibrant communities is one of the things that inspire all of us at Windermere to be involved  Continue Reading

Family Art Days are Back! And now they’re in town, in the orchard beside the new IMA building. A longtime tradition, Family Art Days give kids and families a fun and free creative outdoor project each Saturday throughout the summer, starting July 4th. Each Family Art Day is led by an island artist. Drop in  Continue Reading

Minnie Knych shares this sad news… I received a very sad phone call yesterday. Michael Vargas who served his country with honor and disctintion in Afghanistan, returned home and began raising a family. He was killed in a motorcycle accident and leaves behind a wife and 8 month old daughter. LCPL Michael Vargas is the  Continue Reading

Drive-In at the Fairgrounds; Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Time: 9:50pm, Parking and Concessions open at 8:30pm. Admission: $5/person, family of 5/$20, ages 5 and under FREE. Plot: A high school wise guy is determined to have a day off from school, despite what the principal thinks of that. Starring: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara,  Continue Reading

Local photographer Aaron Shepard was out at the Mausoleum out by Roche recently and shot this cool photo to share with SJ Update readers. Great shot Aaron – Thanks for sharing!

Move over, Brad Pitt, there’s a new heart throb in town….ME! I’m Skippy, aka “Skippy the Wonder Dog”. I may be small, and yes, now that you mention it, I may only have three of the legs I originally came with – but trust, me – that hasn’t slowed me down a bit. I’m only  Continue Reading