The Interpretive Center/Gift Shop at Lime Kiln Point State Park will be open during the holidays on the Following Schedule: Saturdays Dec. 6, Dec. 13 & Dec. 20 – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Also, December 13th from 1:00 – 4:00 is the Park’s Annual Holiday Open House at the Lighthouse & Lightkeeper’s house. Friends  Continue Reading

The Deacons at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church are once again preparing to hand out their fresh-food Christmas boxes! These boxes are offered to any island family in need (whether your family is one person or more!), and include fresh fruits and vegetables, stuffing, and either a ham or turkey. To get on the list, simply  Continue Reading

This note just came in from Paideia school… Hi Tim, Would you mind posting a message to remind anyone who ordered a Christmas tree from Paideia school to pick up their tree this Saturday between 9:00am and 1:00pm. They can call Paideia to arrange delivery if needed. Delivery fees are by donation. There will also  Continue Reading

Local composer/music arranger Richard Hieronymus recently participated in a recording session held at the Smecky Studios in Prague, Czech Republic, and the cool thing is – he did it all from his home right here on the island! It all began years ago when he arranged the string section on a young guitarist’s record album  Continue Reading

It starts at 4:30 pm on Friday, December 5th at the bottom of Spring Street, with Angel Michaels leading her clan of dedicated santa-capped Island Chordsmen barbershop singers as they belt out a cappella holiday tunes. Island Rec sets up its ornament-making table outside Gourmet’s Galley and Kiwanis serve hot chocolate and cider. As the  Continue Reading

Friday at the top of Spring Street, from 5 to 8 pm, San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA) opens in its long-awaited debut. The first show is Unveiling: The Best of the IMA Artists’ Registry, featuring more than 50 San Juan County artists. The opening reception – and admission to all IMA exhibitions –  Continue Reading

The San Juan Preservation Trust warmly welcomes you to our holiday open house on Friday, December 12th from 3 – 5 pm. Stop by our office for hot cider, delicious treats and good cheer! All community members are welcome. We’re located at the Argyle Suites in the historic Churchill House at 468 Argyle Ave, Suite  Continue Reading

Here’s a letter about satellite internet sent over by Ray Jackson… I need not tell your readers how disappointing and inadequate our present high speed internet service is here in San Juan County. At present, cable internet is the only system in place which allows for up to 50megs of download speed, but unfortunately, the  Continue Reading

Here’s this month’s story from the SJI Historical Society… It’s the holiday season and time for festive greeting cards. Sending them is often done digitally now but thankfully, the tradition of sending them via postal mail has insured there are printed cards in local history archives. Here is one sent from Kwan Lamah and the  Continue Reading

Are you in the mood for some New/Old/Alt/Country music? I hear there’s a band coming on Friday that will fill that need for you. Carolyn Mark and Her New Friends… There’s no roots-country chanteuse as engaging as Carolyn Mark, whose banter is capable of making even the sourest person at a show crack a smile.  Continue Reading