Guitars, Strings and Winds Highlight CMSJ Concert Take two guitars, two violins, a cello, clarinet, viola and piano— mix them with eight internationally acclaimed classical musicians—and you have the recipe for a charming start to Chamber Music San Juans’ 26th season on Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. at San Juan Community Theatre. CMSJ Artistic  Continue Reading

Join us Saturday Sept 21st for another exciting opening reception at WM McCauley Gallery; featuring the works of Barbara and Matt Dollahite. Come as you are, and enjoy the art and refreshments! Barbara’s work is created using layers and layers of hand made paper. Each piece is hand colored with transparent watercolor then applied to  Continue Reading

You may remember “Ruby”, as she was featured as our Pet of the Week a few months ago. Sadly, she is still waiting for a home to call her own so we thought we would re-introduce her. Ruby is about 7 years old, and recently lost her family, home and best dog-friend through no fault  Continue Reading

The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Wednesday, September 25, from 10:30am until 1pm. Advance registration is required. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James McCafferty, of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County,  Continue Reading

Here’s a note to you from Cathy Kromer… I have been living and raising my family here in Friday Harbor for the past ten years. Recently, I decided to open a business and I am looking for approximately 2,000 sq ft of commercial rental property in downtown Friday Harbor. Although my new business doesn’t need to  Continue Reading

At the September 10 meeting of San Juan County Council, Daughters of the American Revolution were presented with a proclamation of Constitution Week in San Juan County. Constitution week is Sept. 17 – 23 The tradition of celebrating the Constitution began in 1955 when the DAR petitioned Congress to set aside Sept. 17-23 annually for  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Grange #966 begins its 2013 Fall Lecture Series with a program on I-522: Labeling Genetically Engineered Foods on Wednesday September 18, 2013 at the Grange Hall. The program begins at 7pm, preceded by a potluck at 6pm—all are welcome and encouraged to attend. Former San Juan Island resident Anne Mosness will discuss  Continue Reading

Growth Board Ruling Requires New Look at Buffers for Critical Areas The Growth Management Hearings Board says more work is needed to protect critical areas in the county. “Overall, this is a positive ruling for the county,” said Prosecuting Attorney Randall K. Gaylord. “The Growth Board upheld the County’s extraordinary public participation process, the method  Continue Reading