The National Park Service (NPS) and The Conservation Fund announced last month the conservation and addition of the 34-acre property to the park. The newly protected land, located along 2,500 feet of pristine shoreline on Westcott Bay, will enable the NPS to enhance the park’s educational and recreational offerings at English Camp. “We hope islanders  Continue Reading

It’s tonight at The Bean Coffee Shop – Acoustic Cafe featuring: Travis Berwald Ian Cooper Ryan Browne and a small high school jazz combo This is a fundraiser for CJ and Coleton’s project we told you about last week. Drop by and have some fun, enjoy some good music and promote a good thing.

Helen from Island Stage Left sends this note over reminding you that your opportunities to see “A Number” are quickly vanishing: You have just four more chances to see Island Stage Left’s production of the psychological thriller, “A NUMBER” by Caryl Churchill. It’s warm and comfortable in the theatre. It’s also the talk of the  Continue Reading

Just received this note that Ruth Offen down at Waterworks sent over … Greetings, The gallery reopens Thursday, April 18 and so begins our 28th season….I’m excited to be back after a winter hiatus filled with travel, dancing, photography and much fun. The scheduled open days are Thursday thru Saturday. If planning an island visit on  Continue Reading

Killer Whale Tales is an environmental education program that uses storytelling and field based science to inspire students to take an active role in the conservation of Pacific Northwest killer whales and their habitat. This Friday, April 19th at FHES our students will get to enjoy Jeff Hogan’s presentation as he takes them on a  Continue Reading

The Winds of Yarrow bring a kaleidoscope of musical styles including classical, jazz and world music to San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. Returning to the Whittier Stage after an enthusiastically successful debut concert in the 2011 Season, Winds of Yarrow quintet presents high class entertainment suitable for the entire  Continue Reading

From Gene Kelly’s moves in “Singin’ in the Rain” to the intense Spanish Paso Doble, Cinemagic brings the dances and sounds of the silver screen to San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. The Utah Ballroom Dance Company’s production features majestic, scintillating choreography performed by some of the top ballroom dancers  Continue Reading

Island Rec is currently seeking dozens volunteers to help out with the 23rd Annual Children’s Festival, Saturday May 4th! No special skills are needed – just the willingness to help out and bring joy to hundreds of children! This festival more than ever before will feature hands on activities that require several dozen volunteers throughout  Continue Reading

At a special session on Monday, April 22, the San Juan County Council will begin work on streamlining government processes and regulations, and it is asking for input from the public. The Council adopted code simplification and process streamlining as two of its 2013 goals. It expects that pursuing the goals of making government operations  Continue Reading

Saint David’s Episcopal Church invites you to attend a service of Choral Evensong (sung evening prayer or vespers) on Saturday, April 20, at 5:30 pm. Two touring youth choirs from Saint Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle will sing at this service. The choirs will also participate in the 9:30 worship service the following Sunday morning. Saint  Continue Reading