Please join the San Juan Economic Development Council and acclaimed futurist Glen Hiemstra, as he outlines the trends we face today – and the opportunities we have to shape the preferred future – during the SJEDC’s 2013 Economic Forecast Luncheon on Thursday, April 18. Glen Hiemstra is the founder of Futurist.com. An internationally acclaimed expert  Continue Reading

Friday Harbor Grange is sponsoring a Town Hall meeting with San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney, Randy Gaylord. The town hall will take place at 5:30 PM at Skagit Valley Community College in Friday Harbor on April 11, 2013. The public is invited.

Hurry before the Early Registration Deadline of Apr. 19th! The San Juan County Arts Council and Artist Trust of Washington are bringing the workshop, “I Am An Artist”, a professional development workshop, to San Juan County. The workshop will be held May 4 and 5 at Earthbox Inn & Spa in Friday Harbor. Say “I  Continue Reading

Island Rec is pleased to present the winners of the Annual Children’s Festival Poster Contest! Many thanks to all the young artists who submitted entries! We had some wonderful artworks to choose from this year. Keep an eye out for the posters, which will soon be displayed around town. Island Rec would like to thank Western  Continue Reading

Did you see that rainbow over the harbor on Saturday evening? Lots of people were stepping out of restaurants and bars whipping their cameras out to get a picture of it. Kinda fun way to end the day…

Aeronautical Services is looking for drivers. Must have valid Driver License and be able to lift 50 to 75 lbs. easily. Partial benefits after 3 months. 20 to 30 hours per week. Pick up application at 112 Airport Circle Dr. (next door to Ernie’s Airport Cafe)

The San Juan Jazz Quintet will be featured in a rare concert setting at St. Davids Episcopal Church on Sunday, April 7th at 4:00 PM in a special fund-raising performance for our local food bank.  The San Juan Jazz Quintet will be performing with special guest artists Jill Urbach on vocals, and Hawk Arps (from  Continue Reading

Welcome to Saturday! Here’s a nice Chris Teren aerial photo of Friday Harbor with Mt. Baker in the distance at sunset. Thanks Chris!

Re-posted with this correction: The $200 prize mentioned is for the Best Vintage Car or Truck. Announcing the theme of the 2013 4th of July Parade Unpack your poodle skirts and dust off those saddle shoes! Pam and Lin Pearson of Petro San Juan, longtime volunteer organizers of the San Juan Island 4th of July parade, announce  Continue Reading

Coho Restaurant, 120 Nichols Street, is hosting the next “Yappy Hour“, Thursday, April 4th and we know you won’t want to miss it! The fun starts at 4:30 and goes until 6:00 and as always, a generous portion of your bill will be donated to the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. Owner Dave plans to  Continue Reading