National Park Service fire crews plan to conduct two prescribed fires on the American camp prairie and another on the southwest slope of Young Hill between September 11 and mid-October, weather permitting, announced Superintendent Lee Taylor. The American Camp fires will target a half acre north of the Redoubt Road and 4.5 acres on the Continue Reading
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Prescribed Fires Slated for American & English Camps
September 9, 2013 at 5:40 am
Pet of the Week
September 9, 2013 at 5:35 am
This beautiful young lady is “Cashmere” and she was brought to the shelter a few months ago with her three adorable kittens. Since then she has decided to forgo motherhood for a more suitable lifestyle and would love to find a home where she will be loved and doted on. Cashmere is very affectionate and Continue Reading
SEVEN Highlights Readers Theatre Series September 16 & 17
September 9, 2013 at 5:30 am
San Juan Community Theatre’s free OnBook! Readers Theatre series centers on women leaders in the play, SEVEN, on Monday and Tuesday, September 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. In 2006 seven award-winning playwrights joined together to create a documentary theatre piece for Vital Voices Global Partnership whose President, Alyse Nelson, then connected them with seven Continue Reading
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Soroptimists Spend $17,000 Supporting Cancer Patients
September 8, 2013 at 5:45 am
The Soroptimist Cancer Transportation Fund provided $16,998 for ferry tickets for cancer patients and their caregivers in the recently completed 2012-2013 fiscal year. Twenty-two clients received help from the fund in this time. This is the tenth year that fund has operated, providing ferry tickets to cancer patients and their caregivers living on San Juan Continue Reading
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The “Affordable” Health Care Act & What it Means to Us
September 8, 2013 at 5:34 am
Daniel Himebaugh-Pacific Legal Foundation Roger Stark-Washington Policy Center Friday Sept 13, 6:00PM Forum Eastsound Fire Hall, Orcas Island- Sponsored by the Orcas Eagle Forum Sat Sept 14, 6:00PM Potluck and 6:30PM Forum, San Juan Historical Museum- Sponsored by the San Juan County Republicans Volunteers needed for speaker lodging, set up and clean up SJI bring Continue Reading
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Master Gardeners Say Thanks!
September 7, 2013 at 5:54 am
The Master Gardener Fair Design Committee for 2013 wish to extend heartfelt thanks to the many folks who gave of their time, materials, and expertise, making our presence at the fair this year a footloose joy for all who passed our way. There were the demonstrations ranging from good and bad bug ID to composting Continue Reading
Beginning Marimba Class
September 7, 2013 at 4:57 am
A new Beginning Marimba class is starting soon. It will be held on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:00 starting September 12. No experience is necessary for the class and a personal instrument is not needed. The Fall session is 11 weeks for a cost of $110. Learn something new this Fall and meet new friends! It’s Continue Reading
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Pioneer Festival Coming Up Soon – Updated
September 6, 2013 at 5:41 am
Ed. note: This has been updated from when it was first posted… Experience the life and times of early settler families at the San Juan County Pioneer Festival, a cooperative effort of the San Juan Historical Museum, Friday Harbor Grange #225, Battery D Foundation, San Juan Island National Historical Park and the Journal of the Continue Reading
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Looking for Students with Interest in Climate Change & Historic Preservation
September 6, 2013 at 5:33 am
Sandy Strehlou of the Town of Friday Harbor Historic Preservation Program thought this might be of interest to local high school students, teachers and parents and so would like to share it with you… Do you know a student with a strong interest in historic preservation who is also engaged in climate change and sustainability Continue Reading
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Mullis Center Needs You!
September 6, 2013 at 5:28 am
You may remember a short mention of the Parking Lot Sale at Mullis Center on the Update last month. While I was there getting photos I ran into Ina Mullis who said she would offer some background information on the Mullis Center and what they’re all about and how the whole thing is based so Continue Reading
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