Barbara Marrett from the Visitor’s Bureau shares this information with us about how tourism benefits the islands… Visitors Share the Love with Local Economy National Travel & Tourism Week, May 4 – 12, champions the power of travel to enhance communities across the country by contributing to the local economy and overall quality of life.  Continue Reading

Kim Bertrand sends over this notice about a cool event happening this weekend… Summit Assistance Dogs, an Anacortes based non-profit that trains and provides highly-skilled mobility, hearing and therapy dogs for people living with disabilities throughout the Pacific Northwest, will be holding an outreach and fundraising luncheon at the San Juan Island Yacht Club on  Continue Reading

Thursday evening there will be a catered fundraiser for the High School Sailing Team. We have some new energy organizing the team this year and have some lofty goals for the team, gear and regatta schedule so please come along and support the team for 2013! Evening info: Doors open 5.30PM at the San Juan  Continue Reading

ZERO SEPARATION by Philip Donlay Fans of thriller fiction take note: On Saturday afternoon, May 11, from 2:00—4:00 pm Griffin Bay Bookstore is hosting former pilot Philip Donlay and his latest novel, Zero Separation. Be sure and stop by the bookstore to meet and chat with the author and get your book signed. If you’ve  Continue Reading

Itʼs time for the Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale, at the Mullis Senior Center on Saturday May 11th, from 9:00 AM till noon. We will pair again this year with the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter and their Motherʼs Day Orchid and Bake Sale. Hereʼs a great opportunity to stock your garden and buy gifts and goodies. The  Continue Reading

No injuries were incurred from a car fire on Roche Harbor Road Monday morning.  The call went out  to San Juan Fire Rescue at 08:59.  The fire was controlled by 09:21.  One engine, one water tender, and one rescue unit were on the scene while three other units stood by in headquarters. The car was totaled and and the  Continue Reading

At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, renowned Bay Area pianist John Boyajy will present a concert at the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church with proceeds benefitting San Juan Nature Institute. Tickets will be available at the door at $15. His visit to Friday Harbor is a golden opportunity to experience a superb artist at the  Continue Reading

Calling all islanders interested in composting and recycling! Join WSU Extension and Jan Juan County Solid Waste in this county-wide training of Master Composters/Recyclers. Participants will learn all the ins and outs of composting, vermicomposting, soil building and recycling in this four-week program, including one field trip. Trained volunteers will be expected to provide 20  Continue Reading

In recognition of Wildfire Awareness Week, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages everyone to learn their role in preparing for wildfire safety. This year, DNR is encouraging homeowners, land managers, first responders, developers and business owners, and civic leaders to focus on “Knowing Your Role” when it comes to preparing communities for  Continue Reading

Registration is now open for new theatre workshops this summer for youth at San Juan Community Theatre, including a new partnership with one of the top 20 regional theaters in the country. Two educators from the Seattle Children’s Theatre will visit Friday Harbor from July 15 to 19 to hold workshops for island youth, and  Continue Reading