Mike Copas was loved by this community.  We always feel so helpless when we lose someone so unexpectedly.  Many have asked how they can be a support for Mike’s wife, Reni.  An account has been set up at Islander’s Bank where donations can be made, under “Mike Copas Account”.

Rich Peterson and Dave Hyde have been unanimously appointed to the Board of Directors of the Common Sense Alliance (CSA). Rich had a career as a Fire Chief with 29 years of service in Santa Barbara, California. Upon retirement his family moved to San Juan Island where he began to serve the community in many  Continue Reading

Have you seen the new building and parking over at the Thrift Store? They’re having a grand opening for the parking lot this week. It’s Thursday, June 19 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. They say there will be food and drink. 667 Mullis St.

The Friday Harbor Gallery Association is pleased to announce a new event for your calendars, Gallery Walks Friday Harbor on the Third Saturday of each month beginning in June and ending in September. The dates are June 21, July 19, August 16 and September 20. Time TBA. The participating Friday Harbor​ ​galleries are: Arctic Raven,  Continue Reading

This gorgeous boy is “Zander” and he recently arrived here at our shelter with his sister, “Zena”.  Sadly, they were abandoned by their previous owner – left behind in crates where they spent several days before being rescued.  They are about 3 years old and very friendly. Apparently they are Labrador/Doberman/Collie mix – but many  Continue Reading

3rd Saturday Grange Dance: SJI Grange Hall – Saturday, June 21, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. From Seattle: Laura Mè Smith calling with The Spuds – Val White, fiddle; Malcolm Suttles, guitar; Jim Nollman, mandolin & Katy Nollman, piano. All dances taught. No partners or experience needed. Donation $10, students half price. For more information please  Continue Reading

Thrive San Juan Islands welcomes best-selling South Whidbey author, Vicki Robin to San Juan, Lopez and Orcas Islands in mid-June. Vicki will speak about her new book, Blessing the Hands that Feed Us; what eating closer to home can teach us about food, community and our place on earth. She will share how her experiment  Continue Reading

The Friday Art Market’s Artisans on the Plaza opens its 2014 season this Friday, June 20, 3:00-7:00 pm, at Brickworks Plaza. The artisan line-up includes a variety of arts and crafts created by a talented group of artists, many new to the market this year. Music for the opening is provided by the amazing classical  Continue Reading

Seven to be honored for environmental stewardship Seven Good Steward awards will be presented to islanders and local organizations in recognition of exceptional environmental stewardship on Saturday, June 21 at the Orcas Island Solstice Celebration. At 11 a.m., winners will be presented with a “Finee” award—a glazed ceramic salmon made by Crow Valley Pottery—at the  Continue Reading

On the morning of June 28, 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary was assassinated along with his wife in Sarajevo, Bosnia, triggering World War I, a catastrophe that killed 15 million people and destroyed three empires. Learn how diplomacy failed that summer and the result in “August 1914: The Year Diplomacy  Continue Reading