Friday Harbor High School Art Teacher Andy Anderson has been informed that art work submitted by 12th grader Robyn Roberts has received the coveted Judges Choice Award at the Office of Superintendent of Public Education (OSPI) State Art Competition. Robyn was one of the five Friday Harbor High School students selected as regional winners by  Continue Reading

Robert Mancuso and Yvonne Buijs-Mancuso of Friday Harbor wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Ayanna to Brian Sprawka, son of Gregory and Cheryl Sprawka of Austin, Texas. The happy couple met in Boston, Massachusetts, where they currently reside.

The acquisition of the old EMS building by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art was unanimously accepted by the Board of Commissioners of the San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 at their meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Jim Cole, Chief of the San Juan Island EMS, stated “This is an absolute win-win.  Continue Reading

Sweet little “Hope” was part of a group of dogs scheduled to be euthanized in a remote part of California just a few weeks ago. Fortunately, a rescue group stepped in and found shelters in Oregon and Washington willing to help out – making it possible for her to make a safe landing here at  Continue Reading

  San Juan Community Theatre is doing something different with their spring musical this weekend.  On Sunday at 2 pm, they’re presenting a special “children’s matinee” of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods.  The matinee is just the first act of the fairytale (the second act turns a little dark and might be a little more scary and  Continue Reading

**Correction** – A sharp eyed reader has informed us that this is actually a Female Rufous Hummingbird, not an Anna’s Hummingbird. Barb Jensen of the San Juan Islands Audubon sends this email: I was just looking at the photo of the hummingbird on the update and this is a female Rufous Hummingbird not an Anna’s.  Continue Reading

It’s not today… it’s next Friday… It’s the 7th Annual Celebration of the Orca Greeting Ceremony and it begins Friday May 3rd at 6:00 at the Mullis Center. Great food provided by Market Chef, no-host bar, auctions… Come on down, have a good time, and support this great island museum. Click on the poster for more  Continue Reading

History Lives Here—Heritage Month in the San Juan Islands May 2013 is Heritage Month in San Juan County. Event organizers on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands have collabortated on a month-long calendar of events to celebrate the theme “History Lives Here.” Heritage Month is a great opportunity to discover the islands’ unique and colorful  Continue Reading

Wednesday, May 1st in the FHHS Commons 5:30-7:30 Join us for an INCREDIBLE meal and entertainment by the talented Ballet Folklorico de Monarca House Smoked Pork Carnitas Grilled Chicken Tacos Handmade Tortillas Chili-Lime Coleslaw Garden Salad with an Orange-Cumin Vinaigrette Rice and Beans Chips and Salsa AND a Tres Leches Cake for dessert made by  Continue Reading

Dear Trails Enthusiasts, Dave Zeretzke, who is leading the effort with Cinda Pierce to prepare the American Camp Trail for its official opening on June 1, 2013, is looking for a few volunteers. Here is his message: ********** The Trails Committee needs three teams of volunteers to help with the June 1st deadline for opening of  Continue Reading