2014 Safety Fair and Open House at EMS Building The Public is invited to the annual Safety Fair, Saturday, October 4th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. The 14th annual Safety Fair and Open House will be held for the first time at the Frank Wilson EMS Building, 1079 Spring Street. A light lunch will  Continue Reading

Here’s a nice photo of the start of the quiet season out at Roche Harbor. Kevin Holmes shot this right after the Labor Day weekend. Thanks for sharing, Kevin!

Schedule for Relay for Life San Juan Island Sept 27, 2014 – 3 to 11 pm at the Fairgrounds Pavilion 2:00 Survivors Reception 3:00 Opening ceremonies Legion Color Guard Survivor Ceremony Survivor Speaker: Shann Weston Open silent auction – sign up and bid Food Vendors – open Merchandise Vendors – open Bake Sale Goods –  Continue Reading

San Juan Community Theatre’s new Director of Development is not so new to the Theatre itself. Julie Hanks started out as a volunteer more than four years ago and then worked as Volunteer Coordinator/Front of House Manager until 2012. While she moved on to work at other nonprofits on the island, she continued her volunteer  Continue Reading

San Juan Islanders and visitors are invited to join with National Park Service staff and volunteers in a seasonal clean-up at American Camp’s South Beach scheduled 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, September 27. The clean-up—meeting in the main parking area at the foot of Pickett’s lane is one of several events coinciding with the  Continue Reading

DVSAS wants you to be aware of this upcoming community forum… It is everyone’s issue. Men and women play a critical role in ending this epidemic. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) presents: A Community Forum and Interactive Learning Event Tuesday, September 30 Brickworks 6:00 – 8:00 pm Hors d’oeuvres, dessert and beverages will be  Continue Reading

Fire Danger Moves From “Moderate” To “Low” With the arrival of Fall and the recent rain, the fuel moisture readings have been steadily increasing. They have now reached the point where the fire danger in San Juan County has been moved from “moderate” to “low”. That doesn’t mean that we no longer have to be  Continue Reading

San Juan Nature Institute is celebrating 20 years of natural history education with a dinner and fundraiser at the Mullis Senior Center in Friday Harbor at 5:30 on Saturday, September 27th. Chef Farhad is preparing salmon he caught in Haida Gwaii and our special cake is being prepared by Felicitations. The guest of honor is  Continue Reading

Island Rec Drop-in programs are about to be in full swing once again, beginning the week of September 29th. The line up of fun for this fall starts with Badminton and Ping Pong Monday and Wednesday Nights, and Adult Basketball on Tuesdays & Thursdays. All programs Ages 16 & up from 7:00 – 9:00 pm  Continue Reading

Lavendera Day spa has a new owner, but he’s a familiar face over there. Richard Davenport came onboard working for Ciely back in June of 2013. However, now he has purchased the business and Ciely is working for him! Richard is a lifelong Washington native. He graduated from the Northwest Academy of Healing Arts in  Continue Reading