Photographer extraordinaire Shannon Bailey from the Pacific Catalyst (and now the Westward as well) has sent over some of her beautiful images to share with you. These are just a few of them. Really good stuff. Thank you Shannon!

Chef Hobbes has another winner with this one. And don’t leave anything out he cautions – this is out of this world when done correctly: This is the best ever, trust me! Just an awesome sandwich, full of flavor, texture and a little crunch! Recipe for two big sandwiches: 1 can good quality island tuna, drained  Continue Reading

Calling Class of 2030 High School Graduates! If you have a child that was born between August 31, 2011 and August 30, 2012 please bring your baby for a group photo on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2013 at 11 AM to the PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Photographer Kathleen Ballard is donating her time to capture the bunch; a similar photo  Continue Reading

Yappy Hour is Thursday! Hope to see you this Thursday, February 7 at the Rumor Mill for our second “Yappy Hour” to benefit the Animal Shelter!  Stop by any time between 4:00 and 5:30 pm, enjoy an appetizer and your favorite libation and Peggy and Orren will donate a percentage of your tab to The  Continue Reading

Brian Rader sent this note over about Helen Venada leaving her position as Waste Reduction and Recycling Coordinator: This week marks the end of an era in San Juan County. After 24 years of service, both as a contractor and as an employee, Helen Venada will be leaving employment with San Juan County. As I travel  Continue Reading

Just in time for Valentine’s Week /President’s Weekend,  WaterWorks Gallery is OPEN. Wednesday thru Monday,  Feb 13th – 18th. Hours are 10-5 daily Stop by and see works by Jaime Ellsworth, Melinda Hannigan, Danielle Dean Palmer, Georgia Gerber, Tom Small and Catherine Skinner. With jewelry by Dianne Coe, Tana Acton, and Peggy Hunt to mention a few. Complimentary gift wrapping  Continue Reading

If you popped into King’s Market on Tuesday and  were stopped at the bottom of the stairs to King’s Variety by the barricade saying “please enter from our street entrance”, here’s why: They’re doing some remodeling up there – That’s Jimmy Feliz in the photo from All the Above Construction, working as a sub-contractor for San  Continue Reading

Jan from the Community Theater sends this notice: “Amazing” Dancer Stars in New Ballet from Island Choreographer La Danse et La Musique, a “grand” evening of music and movement at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m., brings a chance to see more mesmerizing moves from an internationally-renowned Seattle dancer. Event  Continue Reading

There’s lots going on around here. Let’s take a look. First off, Sandy Strehlou mentions the following about ballet: Considering Ballet? We are very fortunate to have inspiring ballet instruction on island. Lina Downes teaches children as young as 5 up through beginning and intermediate adult, as well as private classes for serious advanced students. Ballet is  Continue Reading

Firefighters and support members were honored for their dedicated service in 2012 at the annual awards banquet on Saturday night at the Rumor Mill, which was attended by about 100 people including guests. Ken Clark and Harry See received San Juan Island Fire Department’s highest awards when the department celebrated the 2012 contributions of its members. San Juan  Continue Reading