Visit the San Juan Island Library for a free concert. Paul Stierle has entertained the children of Friday Harbor in the persona of Cowboy Buck. Now, this versatile musician returns to entertain adults with the early music of Bob Dylan, from 1962-1974. This includes such classic folk tunes as “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Don’t Think  Continue Reading

5th Annual Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 1st at 4:00 pm Crafts for the kids Face painting Fun raffles Mexican music/DJ Juan Authentic Mexican Food Performance by Monarca Adults (15 and over) $15 Kids (6 to 14) $10 Kids 5 and under are Free

The elementary school’s Halloween Parade was moved indoors this year at the last minute, due to the rain. For those of you who missed it, here are some photos of the event in the gymnasium at FHES: Click to see photos.

And speaking of Halloween Parades, Stillpoint School sent over this note and photo about their parade this morning… Stillpoint School students braved the rain this morning to visit the LifeCare Center residents for a very special Halloween celebration! We sang songs, shared poems, and celebrated the joy of Halloween with the residents. Happy Halloween from  Continue Reading

Students ages 10-19: Do not miss this film event, noon-4pm, Saturday November 8, 2014, at the Whale Museum. Free. This year the Friday Harbor Film Festival includes an afternoon of student-produced short films followed by a Q&A with the winning filmmakers themselves. This is the only FH Film Festival event that is free to the  Continue Reading

Here’s Sheila Harley with this month’s spotlight… Ron Garner has been volunteering on San Juan Island since 1984. In the early years he and his late wife served with the National Historical Park as interpretive rangers. Ron taught junior high school in Ohio so they came out during summer vacations to work. In 1996 they  Continue Reading

The Friday Harbor High School Senior Class of 2015/PTSA is now taking orders for their annual Holiday Wreath sale. Get your beautiful, aromatic, long-lasting, 24” Northwest Noble Fir wreath with pinecones, berries, and a handmade bow in the color of your choice for only $25.00!! These wreaths make great gifts for friends, family, neighbors and  Continue Reading

Friday Harbor High School’s boys and girls soccer teams have each won the academic state championship for the 2B classification. According to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) website, “any team or group with an average GPA of 3.0 or higher qualifies for a state award. A team with an average of 3.00 – 3.49  Continue Reading

Meet Bob Anderson, local expert outdoorsman and owner of Star Survey, Friday Harbor. Bob has twice surveyed Mt. Rainier in the National Park and is known internationally for his work. Using photographs, he will share that experience plus stories from his hiking and camping adventures. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome; young and old! “What’s  Continue Reading

Please be our guest on Thursday morning, November 6th. We meet in the rear Administration Building of Islanders bank, downstairs in the Community Room. Doors open at 8:15 am and the meeting runs from 8:45 until approximately 9:15 am. Everyone is welcome to join us as Members get ready for the upcoming holiday season. Why  Continue Reading