San Juan Community Theatre’s Silver Celebration last Saturday was both a trip down memory lane and a wonderful reminder of the island talents that still keep the Theatre thriving, taking us into the next 25 years. Mixing live theater, song and dance performances with video clips and photo collages from the past, Artistic Director Susan  Continue Reading

Don’t forget – today is the last day to register – Reservations are required prior to July 3… San Juan Island Garden Club is hosting an excursion – Whatcom Horticultural Society Bellingham Garden Tour The tour has 6 gardens available for touring. All are within the Bellingham city area. We will view a minimum of  Continue Reading

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) is looking for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault who would like to tell their story through art. DVSAS would like to display these (non judged) works of art at our Fair Booth this year. We believe in healing through art and would like to give survivors  Continue Reading

San Juan Healthcare Fall 2014 Sports Physical Clinics will be on August 5th, 7th & 12th. Cost is $35.00 at time of appointment. Please call the office to schedule your appointment at 378-1338 Mandatory Sports Physical paperwork is available on the Patient Forms page on our website or by stopping by our office. Please bring  Continue Reading

The Presbyterian Church wants you to know they still have some room if you or someone you know has special needs for the parade… Fourth of July Parade Reserved Seating for those with special needs The Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church deacons will set up reserved seating in front of the church for seniors and those  Continue Reading

Here’s a cool story shared by Doug McCutchen of the Land Bank… A San Juan Island couple, Maria Michaelson and Eben Shay have recorded the first documented sighting of the Sharp-tailed Snake on San Juan Island when their cat brought it home last Thursday evening. “It was a totally lucky find,” said Michaelson. “We had  Continue Reading

Here’s an update from the American Red Cross on relief efforts at the Oso Mudslide… As survivors struggled to come to grips with their losses in the days following the mudslide, more than 500 Red Cross workers and volunteers—half from Washington State—were by their side, providing comfort and relief items, as well as over 8,500  Continue Reading

Here’s a note from the Lavender Farm… Summer Greetings to All! We are all in the full summer swing, aren’t we?! The “purple haze” has begun in the fields. It’s looking like we are on target for being in full-bloom for the Lavender Festival! This year the Lavender Festival is Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20.  Continue Reading

Fizz, Boom! Science Fun Storytimes Are Underway at the San Juan Island Library! Get out your lab coats, Lil’ Einsteins, because this summer the library’s youth services team is hosting Science Fun Storytimes on Friday mornings at 10:30 AM. Each Science Fun Storytime will include scientific investigation through stories and activities that range from simple  Continue Reading

The eighth annual Firecracker 5000 is all set to go for this Friday, July 4. The route will remain the same, beginning at the Friday Harbor Suites, 680 Spring Steet. The course is for anyone wanting to start the Holiday off with a little exercise and features some of the islands flattest terrain, except for  Continue Reading