Beth Terry, author of “Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How you Can Too,” will give presentations and sign books on San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez Islands on April 26, 27, and 28, 2013. In 2007, accountant Beth Terry began an experiment to see if she could live without acquiring any new plastic. Since then,  Continue Reading

It is Hazardous Waste Round-up time in San Juan County! What – The hazardous waste round-up collection event is our once-yearly opportunity to legally and responsibly dispose of poisonous, flammable, corrosive or other hazardous chemicals. Why – Taking responsibility for the waste you produce is the right thing to do. You don’t want this stuff  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Week,  next week – April 14-20, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers. Libraries today are more than repositories for books and other resources. Often the heart of their communities, campuses or schools, libraries are  Continue Reading

On Saturday April 13, the San Juan Island Nature Institute and Bureau of Land Management present Dr. Fred Rhoades for a workshop on the Lichens of Lopez and On Sunday April 14, Dr Rhoades will lead a workshop on San Juan Island. The workshops cost $50 per person and an additional $15 for the purchase  Continue Reading

Join your friends and neighbors in the 2013 Great Island Clean-Up – San Juan Island’s annual “spring cleaning”! • When? Saturday, April 20, 9 am – noon • Where? All island roadsides and beaches • Rain or shine! Over 250 islanders participated in last year’s clean-up, collecting more than 2000 pounds of litter. Unfortunately, thoughtless people continue to  Continue Reading

The San Juan Island Farmers Market opens its outdoor season at Brickworks this Saturday, April 13, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Food, flowers, produce, and more!

On April 14th, as part of Sexual Assault Awareness month, there will be a free 6 hour Women’s Self-defense/Self-protection workshop that can give you the knowledge and physical skills you and your family need to avoid becoming a victim of assault. There will be training on awareness of indicators so you can recognize these types  Continue Reading

Valley Vista Community earns Firewise Membership Kathy Cope took the helm at Valley Vista and led them to the completion of the projects needed to earn the title of a Firewise Community. Kathy accepted the official membership for her community. According to Chief Steve Marler, San Juan Island leads the country in the number of  Continue Reading

Soroptomist of Friday Harbor will be hosting their “Free the Girls” Bunco, Saturday, April 27, at the Mullis Center. The fun starts at 6:00. Join us for food, fun and a chance to win some great prizes. The cost for the evening is $20.00. Bring a gently-used bra to give someone a better life! Donated  Continue Reading

The San Juan Island Library announced yesterday that it has a new-generation bat detector available for check out. Bat detectors convert the ultrasonic calls bats make into audio which we humans can hear, enabling us to identify different species and to note various behavioral patterns. Much of this can be done without ever seeing the  Continue Reading