As you may have read last week, there was a parking lot sale at the Mullis Center this past Saturday. They had a good turnout, with many people selling their second hand items and a lot of people there finding good deals on stuff. The proceeds help the Center keep going – thanks for helping!

Bob Stavers saw this beautiful scene from the ferry yesterday and he shares it with you. Thanks Bob!

Come enjoy the fair and volunteer at the Fine Arts Exhibit – we are looking for Art Lovers and Artists to host our exhibit for 2 hour blocks of time. Wednesday August 14th – Saturday August 17th, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm each day.  It’s an easy and fun thing to do. If you would  Continue Reading

The Orcas Montessori School is creating a hands-on opportunity for renewable energy education in their classroom and for the benefit of the community. This summer, parent and community volunteers are re-roofing the school on North Beach Road and preparing to install a 9kW photovoltaic system that will generate much of the electricity needed to power  Continue Reading

Named “Northwest Vocalist of the Year” six times in the past 15 years by Seattle’s jazz magazine, Earshot, Greta Matassa is increasingly recognized for her unique versatility and smooth vocals. With hints of Ella, Sarah, Billie and Carmen, her talents have been lauded as “worldly and dynamic.” The Seattle Times has proclaimed Greta a “Seattle  Continue Reading

You can make a positive impact on a child’s life and help assure all kids start the school year with confidence by donating to the School Supply Fund Drive. Your support makes a difference for our teachers too. Islanders Bank and the businesses listed below are proudly sponsoring the “Gear Up For Our Schools” 2013-2014 Campaign  Continue Reading

Paideia Classical School is cooking Paella, Spain’s most famous dish! An amazing combination of rice, seafood, meats, and vegetables prepared in huge Paella pans. A vegetarian (no meat or seafood) option is available. Visit us at the BBQ tent Wednesday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Here’s a note from Deanna Eltinge at the Port, letting you know what’s in store this weekend… I just wanted to give you this weekend’s schedule for the Port’s Music in the Park: Friday evening 5:00 – 7:00 pm will be ‘Blues on Tap’ and Sunday afternoon 2:00 – 4:00 pm will be ‘Larry Murante  Continue Reading

Debbie Pigman sends this note over about the Art Market this afternoon: We’re excited to have David Bayley join us at the Art Market Friday afternoon, 4:00-6:30pm.  David’s jazz and ragtime music will bring a festive, complementary flair to the event! David has just returned from a week full of Blues workshops in Port Townsend,  Continue Reading

Are you happy? Do you want to know what makes people happy? Come out Tuesday, August 13 at 7 pm to view HAPPY, the weekly documentary offering from the Friday Harbor Film Festival at the FHFF office (10 First St., next door to The Toy Box. Admission is by donation, including free popcorn. Seating is  Continue Reading