Dear Santa, I’m writing to follow up on the letter I sent you several weeks ago requesting a forever home for Christmas.  Perhaps you’ve noticed that Christmas has come and gone and I’m still here at the Animal Shelter in Friday Harbor.  I don’t mean to sound ungrateful – I love the catnip mouse and  Continue Reading

I just heard that the Trails Committee is changing their meeting times from first Wednesday of each month at 5:00, to the first Tuesday of the month at noon. The thought is that it might be easier for working folks and those with young children to come at that time. This starts with the next  Continue Reading

An intense and moving theatrical experience from London will be screened at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, January 2 at 7:00 p.m. JOHN, a co-production of Britain’s National Theatre and DV8 Physical Theatre uses movement and the spoken word to depict one man’s unique life. Lloyd Newson, DV8’s Artistic Director, interviewed more than 50  Continue Reading

The San Juan County Economic Development Council, in partnership with Islanders Bank and Lake Kennedy McCulloch, CPAs, will present a free workshop on QuickBooks tips. Accounting software is a critical tool in successfully running any small business, and QuickBooks is one of the most popular programs for entrepreneurs. While QuickBooks allows business owners to keep  Continue Reading

Here’s Rob Simpson with the lowdown on this month’s Conscientious Projector screening… Hello Peace Islanders, Last month’s topic, a briefing on new energy technologies, contained many important messages. Dr. Stephen Greer, in his 2014 Washington DC briefing made it quite clear that only with a change of consciousness will technologies emerge for the benefit of all  Continue Reading

Jim will be making his first solo appearance at the Rumor Mill on Saturday, December 27th 6:30 pm. He will entertain with songs (and antics) from the Great American Song Book, featuring Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Louie Armstrong, etc. What a great way to close out the year!

The holiday season and new year is an especially good time to stop and take a moment to reflect upon the love that surrounds each of us. I have been reminded of that personally over this past year. With the love and faith of family and friends, the understanding and loyalty of clients, compassionate care  Continue Reading

Shannon and I took a quick trip to Victoria last weekend to chill a bit before the holidays and to visit with Ian and Josie before the ferry stops running for the winter. By the way, Saturday this week is the last international sailing until the Spring schedule comes out, so if you want to  Continue Reading

San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA) is the recipient of nearly $5,000 from the Island Arts League (IAL), which discontinued operations this year after 18 years. IAL offered local classes in pottery, wood, textiles and painting. The donated funds are earmarked to help support the museum’s Family Art Days, summertime outdoor art classes taught  Continue Reading

Kevin Holmes shares this beautiful view of the sunrise over the Friday Harbor Marina on Monday morning. Thanks Kevin!