Sheila Harley of San Juan Fire and Rescue sends over this note about Firewise Communities… The San Juan Island Firewise team would like to thank Harbor Rental for agreeing to participate in the first Chipper Fest program. The program is easy and straight forward, each of our San Juan Island Firewise Communities has the opportunity  Continue Reading

Larry Meyers shares this beautiful photo of a rainbow over the Friday Harbor Marina. Thanks Larry!

Fall in Friday Harbor heats up with an eclectic fusion of samba, funk, soul, blues, bossa, jazz and Spanish flamenco at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, October 5. Humberto Oliveira Sales and Madeline Holly Sales bring their unique blend of the melodic, rhythmic and harmonic riches from North and South America to the Whittier  Continue Reading

On Saturday, October 19th, the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will deliver free training sessions in Lopez Island, WA and East Sound, WA. COASST volunteers help make a difference for the environment by collecting data on beach-cast carcasses of marine birds on a monthly basis to establish the baseline pattern of beached bird  Continue Reading

Meet Ronnie! He has come a long way to join us here at the shelter – all the way from Ecuador, where he was rescued from a life on the streets. He is about a year old and full of energy and fun. He gets along well with dogs and cats and loves people. He  Continue Reading

Island Arts League sends this invitation to you… Greetings SJI Artists and Art Lovers, IAL invites you to the Reception for the Artists next Friday evening. Stop in and say hello to the exhibiting artists, take time to meet other local artists and art lovers. This will be a elegant, fun, free art/social event for  Continue Reading

Elemental Senses October 5 – 27 Dana Roberts – Paintings Matthew Gray Palmer – Mixed media Sculpture An exploration in painting & sculpture by two San Juan Island based artists. Dana Roberts, painter in her early 60’s believes that painting is a conversation, a talking with the unknown. Dana paints shapes colors and patterns which  Continue Reading

Don’t you wish you could do this?

Sue Ross, ‘Auntie Suz’ was diagnosed with metastisized lung cancer. The docs have sent her home. Well wishers and supporters and LOVE bugs, PLEASE come and give her love, support, big hugs and funds to help her as she deals with this sad and challenging diagnosis. The 1st of 2 fundraisers will be at the  Continue Reading

Jim Maya shares this photo of Killer Transient Orcas enjoying some beautiful September weather. Thanks for sharing Jim!