Village at the Harbor is currently seeking individuals interested in joining our team. For over 13 years, the Village has been home to amazing seniors and has established a level of excellence second to none. We offer part and full-time employment opportunities with several different shifts. We feature a great work environment and truly have  Continue Reading

FRIDAY HARBOR, WA — Your favorite annual holiday shopping event is coming! The 43rd Island Artisans Holiday Market Fundraiser will be held on Friday, November 26th and Saturday, November 27th, 2021 at the San Juan County Fairgrounds.  The holiday market will be open from 10AM to 5PM on Friday, November 26th and 10AM to 4PM on Saturday, November  Continue Reading

Since the last update on Friday November 5, there have been 19 new confirmed or probable cases in San Juan County. Current case count is now 376. Of these 19 new cases, initial investigations indicate that 7 appear to have occurred in fully vaccinated individuals. There are approximately 29 unvaccinated close contacts of positive cases  Continue Reading

More than 2,500 islanders have made appointments to receive their COVID booster shots this coming week, and hundreds of island children are signed up for upcoming Pfizer pediatric vaccine clinics. While some offerings are filled completely, there is still room in some clinics – details and links to register may be found here:https://www.sanjuanco.com/…/211110-Vaccine-Registration… As a  Continue Reading

Calling all high school students on Orcas and San Juan Islands interested in environmental action! Are you passionate about the environment? Do you wish to see positive change in your community? Join the Youth for Change Environmental Leadership Club, a program led by Friends of the San Juans.  Youth for Change provides an opportunity for  Continue Reading

The following announcement is from Washington State Ferries… Initial Plans to Restore Service We know and understand that our reduced service schedules are causing many challenges for thousands of riders across our system. Again, last month’s difficult decision to cut back sailings was only done when it became clear we didn’t have the crewing necessary  Continue Reading

The human form has served as muse to artists since the beginning of time.   In its current Go Figure! exhibit, The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) has brought together eight dynamic artists with different backgrounds, art mediums and styles to highlight the human form in an unexpected array of works.  The museum’s main  Continue Reading

Are you joining Medicare any time in the next year? If you are, there’s a lot of new information for you to understand.  Medicare has its own vocabulary and rules.   There are deadlines you need to meet and penalties (some lasting a lifetime) for not doing things at the right time.   You will have to  Continue Reading

On Wednesday, November 17 2021, the San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a regular (open) School Board Meeting at 5:00 pm as a Zoom meeting with an option for in-person attendance.  All in-person attendees must register before 4:00 pm on Tuesday November 16th to provide contact tracing information. Social distancing and the use of face masks will be expected. Non-compliance  Continue Reading

Are you a gardener in San Juan County? Do you enjoy learning and sharing your knowledge with others? Have you just moved to the islands and want to get involved in the community and learn about gardening in our unique ecosystem? The WSU Extension San Juan County Master Gardener Volunteer program may be just what  Continue Reading