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Here’s Debbie with a head’s up about the upcoming derby… YES ~ it is time to think about getting your boat team registered for the upcoming 12th Annual Roche Harbor Salmon Derby! To be held February 5th – 7th, 2015 ~ which DOES NOT conflict with our Seattle Boat Show or the Super Bowl ~!  Continue Reading

You are invited to a fun, informative, and most of all delicious event for the entire community to talk about the energy future of the San Juans. Provide your input on San Juan Islands energy planning. Celebrate the Community Solar for our Schools program and recognize our outstanding contributors! Drop by, exchange ideas, and enjoy  Continue Reading

Island Patriarch Passes – and so does the end of an era Al Sundstrom passed away peacefully at his San Juan Valley farm early on September 10, 2014, on the Harvest Moon – fitting for this life-long farmer. Born and raised in San Juan Valley, he was the third of seven children born to John  Continue Reading

The first Poet Laureate of Hawaii and an internationally acclaimed poet and storyteller shares his talents at San Juan Community Theatre on Monday, October 20. Kealoha, who has performed throughout the world – from the White House to the Iolani Palace to Brazil and Switzerland—will hold a free workshop for island teens at 3:15 pm in  Continue Reading

Wolf Hollow is hosting an All Hallow’s Eve Charity Costume Ball at Brickworks in Friday Harbor on Friday, October 31st, 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Space is limited, tickets are $60 per person and include nibbles by Market Chef, wine by San Juan Vineyards and cocktails by San Juan Distillery. There will be an auction, tricks  Continue Reading

Here’s Rob Simpson with a preview of next week’s Conscientious Projector Series… “Citizen Koch,” the documentary that was banned by PBS one year ago will finally be screened on Monday, October​​ 20, 7:00 pm at the library.​​ PBS helped fund the documentary investigating the warping effects on our democracy after the Supreme Court’s “Citizens United”  Continue Reading

This month, from October 19-25, is the ninth annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week, making it a great time to publicly thank our dedicated, enthusiastic Friends of the San Juan Island Library. Our Friends are multi-taskers! They sort and sell thousands of books, CDs and DVDs every year. They make and sell jewelry.  Continue Reading

Island Rec Volunteer Basketball Coaches Island Rec is in need of volunteer coaches, for the 2014 Boys Basketball season. This league is recreational and focused on building skills and having fun. The commitment is 8 weeks running October 27 – December 14th. Practices are 2 times per week and games are all played on Island  Continue Reading

Marlin Prowell from Bellingham calling with NPR host, Sandy Bradley and musician extraordinaire, Laurie Andres on concertina and guitar. No partners needed. All dances taught. No experience necessary. $10/person donation (students half price). For more information, call 378-3836. Saturday, October 18th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the SJI Grange Hall. This will be a very special  Continue Reading