Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 -8:15 pm, Island Rec’s Music on the Lawn, FREE Summer Concert Series. 405 Price Street, San Juan Island Historical Museum Fabulous Rythmatics is celebrating their 20th anniversary as an Island Band!  Playing mostly cover rhythm & blues, this talented group will have you dancing ‘till the sun sets!   Go to www.islandrec.org  Continue Reading

The Photography Exhibit at the County Fair could use some help this year. Anyone interested in helping set up at any time on Tuesday, Aug. 13, please get in touch with me at 317-4095 or email dustrude [@] mac [.] com The day is broken into 3 shifts: 9:00 to noon; noon to 3:00, and  Continue Reading

Here’s a beautiful photo by Keith Busha of Popeye the Harbor Seal who used to live down by the port docks here in Friday Harbor. Click it to see it larger. For those who don’t know, he’s the inspiration for the Seal sculpture down at the Port’s Fairweather Park by the Port office. Haven’t seen  Continue Reading

Here’s a message from Joanne Runyan, Immunization and Communicable Disease Coordinator over at San Juan County Health and Community Services: Preparing for school is full of excitement and the time for new school clothes, school supplies, lunch bags, and back packs. But, it’s also the perfect time to make sure children are up to date  Continue Reading

Voters in the Town of Friday Harbor are reminded that ballots are due today, August 6. Ballots must have a postmark by August 6 or deposited in a drop box at the Courthouse or Elections office by 8 p.m. If you are a Town of Friday Harbor voter and have misplaced your ballot, you may  Continue Reading

Pete was picked up as a stray here on the island not long ago, very thin and in desperate need of some TLC. As near as we can tell, he is a Husky/Lab/Pitt Bull mix. Whatever the combo is – Pete is a terrific dog! He is just about a year old, neutered and full  Continue Reading

Don’t forget, this is coming up soon – August 25 and 26th: Wild at Heart Studios Announces a Michael DeMeng Workshop in Friday Harbor! New York’s most audacious and beloved assemblage artist will be making a rare west coast visit this August to teach “The Patron Saint of Discarded Things”, a 2-day workshop – just  Continue Reading

The Friday Harbor Film Festival has scheduled an array of special films to be shown each week leading up to the festival. These free screenings will be held at the FHFF office (10 First St., next door to The Toy Box) on Tuesday evenings beginning at 7 pm. Admission is by donation, including free popcorn.  Continue Reading

If you’re not familiar with the work of Steven Wright, he’s the famous Canadian (comic) scientist who once said: “I woke up one morning, and all of my stuff had been stolen and replaced by exact duplicates.” His mind sees things differently than most of us do. Here are some of his gems: 1 –  Continue Reading

You may remember seeing this story (FHES Construction) on the Update last month about the renovation going on at the elementary school. Here’s school superintendent Richard Thompson with a quick update, and some progress photos. Thanks Rick! Good Afternoon: I thought I would send you some pictures of the project taking place at the Elementary School.  Continue Reading