Here’s an interesting article on the National Geographic Website about the possibility and possible consequences of increased vessel traffic through the Salish Sea. Robert Dash photo used with permission.

Fish for Teeth is funding its tooth-fixing efforts with another batch of fabulous FISH TACOS! The “Taco Team” will be at the Friday Harbor Ace Hardware this Friday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. These huge, tasty tacos are only $7 each, and are filled with wild Alaskan rockfish, Pablito’s salsa, and other premium ingredients.  Continue Reading

The Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross recently honored 10 community Real Heroes and two Outstanding Service volunteers. The awardees come from all parts of the chapter’s wide service area: Fidalgo/La Conner, Whidbey Island, and the San Juans. Andy Wappler, veteran Northwest broadcaster and President of the Puget Sound Energy Foundation, announced the awards  Continue Reading

Celebrate Spring with a friendly and free exchange of your extra garden plants, seeds, tools and garden art. The Master Gardeners will be on hand to identify plants and give gardening advice. The swap will begin promptly at 11:30 am at Brickworks on Sunday, May 18th, so come early to get the best selection. Please  Continue Reading

On Wednesday, May 14, 2014, the Town of Friday Harbor will award Partners in Preservation awards to Spring Street International School and San Juan Historical Museum for recent construction projects that both preserve and enhance Friday Harbor’s historic district and sites. The event will be celebrated on the campus of Spring Street International School beginning  Continue Reading

With kitten season upon us, we want to feature some of the amazing adult cats who have been here at the shelter far too long, through no fault of their own. We know kittens are adorable and almost impossible to resist, but we’re hoping some of these wonderful cats who are often overlooked can find  Continue Reading

Looking for young filmmakers and students who love movies. The organizers of the Friday Harbor Film Festival invite San Juan County students to create and submit short films for the annual Young Filmmakers Festival taking place from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm on Saturday, November 8th, 2014. The films submitted will be juried by a  Continue Reading

It’s at the Grange, this coming Saturday from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. From Seattle, Michael Karcher calling with music provided by Red Crow: Susan Burke, fiddle Joe Micheals, guitar/bass Chuck Pliske, guitar/concertina Wayne Clark, fiddle/banjo/guitar All dances taught. No partners or experience needed. Donation: $10, Students are half price. For more info, call: 378-3836.

Here’s a note from Travis Ayers and San Juan Soccer… Please visit https://islandsoccer.org/programs/ to sign up. Fees are lowest from now until June 15th. Fees go up after that date. Registration closes and waitlists are opened on July 13th. Waitlists close on July 25th. Scholarships are available, so don’t let cost get in the way.  Continue Reading

Save the Fireworks Fundraiser at The Bean Café 7:00 – 10:00  pm, Saturday, May 10 We all love the 4th of July fireworks. But this year they are in trouble. The annual fireworks and barge fees cost upwards of $15,000 each year. We need your help. Please bring a friend (and a checkbook!) to the Bean Café on May 10 and  Continue Reading