Island Rec is once again operating a supervised after-school program for kids in grades K-6, beginning August 28th and continuing throughout the school year. STAR will operate on all regular school days and early release days at the FHES cafeteria, from the “school’s out” bell until 6pm. Each afternoon will include child-initiated play, organized and  Continue Reading

What a fun Saturday at the Fair! The weather was better today than all 3 days before, and being Saturday, there was a good turnout. Lots and lots of friends and acquaintances. Good to see everyone there today! Click here for a gallery of images from Day 4. Aaaaaaand Francie Hansen was back again doing  Continue Reading

Chris Teren sends this photo of the Fair on Saturday. Can you see yourself?

Julie Hagn, the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition and the Rock Solid Youth Group were at it again and did another flash mob at this year’s fair. This time the song was “Happy” by Pharell Williams and the theme was “Happy to be Drug Free at the Fair”. Julie choreographed the dancing and sent out  Continue Reading

Orcas Island suffered a tragic loss mid-2013 when the historic Strawberry Barreling Plant, popularly known as the Artworks Building, was severely damaged by a fire deemed to be at the hands of an arson. Owned by The Olga Strawberry Council (OSC), a non-profit 501(c)(3), the building housed the Artworks Co-Operative, the Hardman Gallery and Café  Continue Reading

Mike Vouri and folksinger Michael Cohen share their chronicle of the life of Civil War General George E. Pickett at San Juan Community Theatre on Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. In The Life & Times of General George E. Pickett, Vouri, Chief of Interpretation at San Juan Island National Historical Park, takes his audience  Continue Reading

Another fun day at the Fair. Here are some more photos.

After winning the adult co-ed softball championship 10 years in a row, the Island Towing team is calling it quits. Molly Finch says “We’re getting too old for this…” with a laugh. “…after 10 years, it’s time”. Tuesday evening of this week, they won their final game with a score of 8 – 6. When  Continue Reading

It felt a bit more like Summer at the fair on Thursday, compared to that rainy Wednesday. Click here to see more images from Thursday…

2014 San Juan County Fair Matching Grant Program 50% match up to the project goal! Now’s the time to donate to your favorite island projects and funds – The San Juan Island Community Foundation is matching your donations up to the goal of all these projects. Here’s more info about each of the projects below (PDF).  Continue Reading