From an award-winning production of Frankenstein to an eclectic opera featuring a nose on the loose to acclaimed British actor Kenneth Branagh’s first Shakespeare performance in over a decade…San Juan Community Theatre’s new HD-live program is brimming with world class performances November 1, 3 and 4. On Friday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m., SJCT will  Continue Reading

The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a 2.5-hour workshop on the basics of building a website or blog using WordPress – an ideal platform for new businesses and organizations. The workshop will be held at the San Juan Island Library’s community room on Tuesday, November 12th, from 9-11:30 a.m. The course material  Continue Reading

Chamber Music San Juan’s fall concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. takes a brass twist with special guests Brass Reflections. The Northwest quintet brings a versatile collection of classical standards, jazz and gospel to the Whittier stage. The group has performed concerts in Edmonds, Lynnwood, Shoreline, Seattle, Coupeville,  Continue Reading

Just got this note from Dot Vandaveer to share with you… San Juan Island Garden Club regular meeting, November 5, 2013, Mullis Center, 1 pm. After the garden is put to bed for the winter it’s time to awaken your inner crafting spirit .  Explore new materials, new techniques and enjoy the non-gardening months ahead.  Continue Reading

In May 2013 the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA) acquired the old EMS building at 540 Spring Street in Friday Harbor. Over the past several months great progress has been made in designing the renovation of the old EMS building into a visually impactful Visual Arts Museum here in Friday Harbor. Richard Hobbs,  Continue Reading

The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) awarded San Juan Island EMS and MedEvac / Island Air Ambulance the 2013 Fixed Wing Award of Excellence at the annual Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) before a crowd of thousands of the industry’s leading medevac operators, professional associations, and air medical practitioners. The Fixed Wing Award of  Continue Reading

Michael Long is the newest member of the Xtreme Fitness team. As a personal trainer, Michael has a passion for helping his clients be their best. He received his initial training at Vision Quest in Kent. He has a strong back ground in martial arts. He will work with you to keep you focused on  Continue Reading

It’s almost time again for the Community Dinner. Let’s see what’s on the menu for November… Chicken Gyros– Roasted Chicken in a soft pita with Tzatziki Sauce and Romaine Lettuce Pork Souvlaki– Skewers of Pork Shoulder Marinated and Grilled Rice Pilaf– Seasoned Rice with fresh herbs, onion and peas Greek Salad– Cucumber, Tomato, Kalamata Olive,  Continue Reading

Rob Simpson checks in to announce tonight’s free movie showing at the library… Greetings Inquiring Islanders, Most of us remember TWA’s old commercials using that song “Up up and away… fly TWA “ and how TWA was a major carrier But, they’re gone now. TWA went bankrupt not long after Flight 800 (a Boeing 747)  Continue Reading

Mike Loucks of Friday Harbor, owner of Space Exploration Engineering Corporation (SEE), designed and helped implement the trajectory that was used by NASA’s Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) to get from launch on Sep. 6, to lunar commissioning orbit on Oct. 13. Loucks designed the trans-lunar and lunar orbit capture portion of LADEE’s  Continue Reading