Just got this in an email from Kirk, owner of Isle Be Jammin’… Dear friend and musician, I am sending this to friends and collaborators in the Music World, as I know it. Hopefully, with your help, I can find a replacement for myself here in Friday Harbor. San Juan Island, Washington’s Isle be Jammin’  Continue Reading

Julia Vouri has sent this note over for you… Would you enjoy a loving companion? We are desperately seeking a home for this lovely cat. Tarna is a sweet, grand old feline lady who urgently needs a new loving home. She is 14. Her human mom passed away suddenly on April 5th, leaving her behind. Tarna  Continue Reading

Merri Ann Simonson shares this real estate transaction report for us from Coldwell Banker… The first quarter results for San Juan Island were disappointing as the real estate dollar volume was down 22% from the same period in 2012. The number of transactions was down 18%. Orcas, on the other hand, had a terrific first  Continue Reading

After receiving a huge response with lots of questions about the Shann Weston fundraiser, Nancy Jones put together this information to bring you up to speed… Details for donations are below, but to start, here’s the gist of what’s happening: What – an evening of music, food, dancing, and live and silent auction to raise  Continue Reading

Robin Roberts has broken a Friday Harbor High School track record held since 1981 by Stacey Sorenson in the 1600 meter run (mile). The old record was 5:40.4. Robyn’s new mark is 5:30.70. The meet was held at Sammamish High School in Bellevue on Saturday, April 27. There were 20 teams present from 1B up  Continue Reading

Just got this note from Kirk over at Isle Be Jammin’… Dear lovers of Live Music, Here is a reminder that  Singer-Songwriter-Recording Artist  Joanne Rand will be performing Live In Concert at Friday Harbor’s Isle Be Jammin’ Music Store on Thursday May 2nd at 7:00pm. This artist has 13 recordings to her credit and her most  Continue Reading

The San Juan Island Library announced Bethery von Dassow as the new adult programming coordinator. She was selected from among local and regional candidates who applied for the position during a search. She is responsible for scheduling programs for adults in the library, as well as helping on the information desk. She most recently served  Continue Reading

San Juan Island School District is excited to announce that US News & World Report has ranked Friday Harbor High School no. 5 out of 587 high schools in Washington State, and no. 161 in the nation out of 21,035 high schools from 49 states and the District of Columbia (Nebraska was not included). “To  Continue Reading

Lessons From The Heartland A Turbulent Half-Century of Public Education in an Iconic American City by Barbara J. Miner If you have concerns about the future of public education in America, don’t miss this special opportunity to hear from Barbara Miner at Griffin Bay Bookstore on Saturday evening, May 4, 7:00 pm. A long-time journalist  Continue Reading

Join us for Yappy Hour,  Thursday, May 2 from 5:00 to 6:30 at Mi Casita Restaurant Badges? You don’t need no stinking badges….just bring a few friends, enjoy your favorite libations and yappetizers and a portion of your bill will be donated to the Animal Shelter! Ole!