SJIMA is having a FREE open house on Valentine’s Day, February 14th from 4:00 until 7:30 pm. Join us to celebrate our anniversary! In addition to some treats, the Artists’ Registry Exhibition is currently on display as well as Tide of Transition, by Cathryn Mallory. Upstairs, the Tempestry Project shows climate change over the last  Continue Reading

Do you know what a tardigrade is? If not, it’s time to find out! It could soon become Washington State’s official micro-animal thanks to a partnership between students at Friday Harbor High School, Riverday School in Spokane, Jefferson Middle School in Olympia, along with Lynn Bahrych from the San Juan Islands Conservation District, and Katie  Continue Reading

The Island Chordsmen Plus are preparing for their annual Singing Valentines fund-raiser. It’s time to express your love to that special someone (or choose from their list of shut-ins) with a Barbershop Singing Valentine (and a rose). For reservations on either Friday, February 14, or Saturday February 15, call: Holly – (360) 298-4862 or Angel  Continue Reading

How would like your own personal Cat Cafe, right in the comfort of your very own home? Just think, it would be open at your convenience, serve your favorite drinks and snacks, and always be stocked with your exact choice in books and just the right shows. Wouldn’t it be perfect if the cat there is  Continue Reading

Presidential Primary Vote counting equipment testing February 24 at 11:00 a.m. A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment to be used in San Juan County for the March 10, 2020, Presidential Primary is scheduled for February 24 at 11:00 a.m. The test works by tallying the results of a prepared set of ballots  Continue Reading

Islanders can receive affordable dental care, thanks to the local nonprofit Fish For Teeth, on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at the Mullis Community Center on San Juan Island. “Many volunteers and local businesses work as a team to bring this service to those who cannot otherwise afford dental care,” said Fish For  Continue Reading

Wednesday, February 19, 7:30 pm at San Juan Community Theatre Tickets: Adults $26, Student Reserved, $16 Student RUSH (at door only) $5 Immigration is a powerful topic for Che Apalache bandleader Joe Troop. A polymath, polyglot, and world traveller, Troop left home at a young age, emigrating from this country in search of a better  Continue Reading

The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) will offer free training in plumbing basics this March, in partnership with the San Juan Island Community Foundation, the Raynier Foundation, the Town of Friday Harbor, San Juan County, Islanders Bank, and Friday Harbor High School. The course will be taught at the Friday Harbor High School  Continue Reading

The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Julie Duke is February’s Volunteer of the Month. Julie is a graduate of NW School of Animal Massage, and a licensed LAMP and SAMP. She brings her talents of massage to help relieve the stress of shelter life, helping our dogs feel relaxed,  Continue Reading

Join this new class from The Studio! With a focus on our core values, this class will build strength, flexibility, balance & cardiovascular endurance. We will fuse a unique combination of Pilates, Barre, TRX, Yoga and Dance. Have fun with friends while moving mindfully! This class is scheduled for Fridays, 9:45-10:45am, February 28 – April  Continue Reading