Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign Choose Not To Buy Plastic Water Bottles Bringing your own stainless steel water bottle with you when you’re out and about. It’s a quick win for the environment and for your health — no plastic in  Continue Reading

Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign Refuse To Use A Plastic Straw & Bring Your Own A new Washington State law states that businesses can no longer automatically include single-use items in customer orders, such as straws. Bring your own if you  Continue Reading

Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign Bring Your Own Coffee/Tea Mug Choose to refuse single-use takeaway cups and bring your own reusable one. Keep it in your bag, car, or at work so you don’t have to be caught without it. Choose  Continue Reading

The volunteers of San Juan Island Trails send along news about their upcoming meeting. San Juan Island Trails has a new meeting place and time. If you are interested in the use and expansion of non-motorized trails on San Juan Island — walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding — consider sharing your input and time at  Continue Reading

The SJIMA shares news about the return of their summer art programming for families. This summer, the San Juan Islands Museum of Art offers families an opportunity to become familiar with the history, culture, and customs of one of the world’s oldest cities, Kabul. With inspiration from the museum’s current exhibition, Looking Into Kabul by  Continue Reading

Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group sends along a local introduction to the global Plastic Free July campaign. San Juan Islanders, you can take steps in your daily life to minimize plastic use and waste. Join us for Plastic Free July by checking out the San Juan Update every day for habit shift inspiration  Continue Reading

The Library shares news about some of their upcoming summer youth programming. The San Juan Island Library is offering a variety of special summer programs for students in grades K-5 and grades 6-12. All programs are free and offered as part of the Library’s summer reading program, Oceans of Possibilities. No prior registration is required  Continue Reading

The Town of Friday Harbor shares news about this week’s road closures on Warbass Way. OPALCO is in the process of replacing utility poles on Warbass Way. The work began last Friday and will continue this week from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. No work will occur on Friday or over  Continue Reading

The library shares news about one of their many summer programs. The San Juan Island Library’s Wednesday afternoon performances series for children and families is back this summer. All performances are free and held outside in the play shed at Friday Harbor Elementary School, 95 Grover Street. All shows start at 1:30 p.m. and run  Continue Reading

Here’s the adoptable animal of the week from the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor — Bagel, a 13-pound domestic shorthair. In honor of Cat World Domination Day, June 24, we have chosen Bagel as our pet of the week. He is one to take over your heart and your home. Bagel would prefer to  Continue Reading