I’m Benji, and as you can see from the photo, I love to snuggle. Of course, I would prefer having my own somebody to snuggle with, but for now, this cozy bed will have to do. Aside from cuddling, I also enjoy guided meditation, espionage, fine dining, re-runs of The Mary Tyler Moore Show and  Continue Reading

Hang out the banners – it’s Island Stage Left’s seventeenth season and “Shakespeare Under the Stars” is on its way with “Cymbeline”! Once upon a time… “Cymbeline” a Shakespearean folktale, set in an ancient kingdom, complete with a wicked stepmother, her doltish son, a beautiful sleeping princess, an evil suitor, deadly potions, true love and  Continue Reading

Gertrude Evelyn Maude Kreps Kinnaman passed away peacefully May 1, 2015. She was 101 years young. Gertrude’s strong-willed, unfailing character was one of love and grace, coupled with an abundant sense of humor and pure devotion to her Lord. Family always came first for our matriarch. She was born Nov. 16, 1913 to Jennie and  Continue Reading

A note from San Juan Update editor emeritus Ian Byington: Whoa! I can’t believe it! There are still a few spots open in the Write Doe Bay writers’ workshop over the weekend of May 29-31. Directed by San Juan Island’s Jennifer Beck Furber, Kerry Andrews, and Casey Sjogren, I’ve heard nothing but great (and inspiring!)  Continue Reading

Affect / Effect One hundred of San Juan Island’s most impassioned TEDx enthusiasts will come together on Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 10am-4pm for a day of networking and dialogue around the theme Affect / Effect. The event will take place in the Friday Harbor Middle School Auditorium on Blair Street. The conference is built  Continue Reading

Load up the car for a Drive-In THIS Friday, May 15th, at the Fairgrounds! Movie 9:20 pm, parking at 8:15 pm. Admission: $5/person, Family of 5/$20, Age 5 & under FREE. Like us on Facebook; www.sjcfair.org.

A large tree which had fallen over the gully part of the trail, and presented a possible danger to people trying to pass has been removed and the trail is now reopened. Here’s more from the SJI Trails Committee… The trail on Friday Harbor Airport property — part of the six-mile-long American Camp Trail from  Continue Reading

Ed. Note – Schedule for Saturday, May 16 Baseball has been corrected – Here’s the latest from FHHS Athletic Director Rod Turnbull. It starts off with Girls Tennis, click the “Read More” link to see updates on Golf, Baseball, Track and Fastpitch… Girls Tennis – Our Girls Tennis team will begin post season play on  Continue Reading

Here’s an invitation from Jan Murphy for her art show opening at Lavendera this weekend… Hope you can join Ray Glantz and I this Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 for the opening and reception of our show at Lavendera Day Spa! You will be able to enjoy refreshments and meet the artists. The show runs  Continue Reading

Actor, director and playwright Bobby Ryan has joined San Juan Community Theatre as Artistic Director. Ryan began his work at the Theatre on May 4 while outgoing Artistic Director Susan Williams finished up her final week (Williams announced her resignation earlier this year, saying she wants to focus her energies more on her family, painting,  Continue Reading