Just got this message from Jan Murphy over at the Animal Shelter: Have you ween Turtle?  She belongs at the animal shelter and we are missing her! Please call 378-2158!

 Skagit Valley College’s San Juan Center will re-open after summer break on Monday, August 19th for admissions, registration, and advising processing and support. New and continuing students can register for Fall Quarter classes and workshops at the San Juan Center now. Students can earn Academic Transfer degrees, career training, computer workshops and community education courses  Continue Reading

Helen from Island Stage Left, wants you to know: Just today (Friday), Saturday and Sunday left for “The Taming of the Shrew“. 8:00 pm at 1062 Wold Road! Come again or for the first time. Bring friends and family and warm clothes! (The weather looks as if it will clear up for picnics, too)

This is pretty cool, check it out… Hello, my name is Carter, and I represent the newly formed SJI Makers. Since the middle of June, we have been trying to see what interest there is on this island for a sort of Tool Library or Community Workshop like so many other places have. We’ve been  Continue Reading

After two months of sunshine, dawn broke grey and wet on Saturday, August 10 for the 43rd Shaw Island Classic sailboat race. Hosted by the San Juan Island Yacht Club, this race is unique in that Shaw Island is the only mark and can be rounded in either direction. It’s only a 13-mile course, but  Continue Reading

Don’t forget, the Art Market is going on today too. This week, music at the Art Market will be provided by Ian Boulton, classic acoustic guitar, playing from 5:00-7:00pm. The Art Market runs each Friday from 3:00-7:00pm… Local artists, food, massage and music!

And if you haven’t stopped by Jenn Rigg’s Loea Design shirt booth yet, you gotta check this out: And look at Chris Teren’s nighttime photo of the Zipper! See more of his stuff at TerenPhotography.com. Some great photography over there. Thanks for sharing Chris!

Here are just a few photos from the Fair today. Click on any one to see it larger.

For those of you who may not be aware, there is a County Fair going on, and it’s opening TODAY! At 10:00 AM! This event only happens for 4 days once a year, so don’t delay – NOW is the time to get over to the Fairgrounds and experience this popular island event. You can  Continue Reading

The Master Gardener’s want you to know that they have a brand new area at the Fair this year. It’s at the main building, right outside the Flower Hall by the Main Gate. They will be having lots of free programs – check their schedule to make sure you don’t miss the one that’s right  Continue Reading