About the Author
Peggy Sue McRae

Local artist Peggy Sue McRae has lived on San Juan Island most of her life. She is a painter who has worked in a variety of mediums including, oil and watercolor painting, stone carving, printmaking and collage. In 1999 she earned her master’s degree in Fine Arts from Washington State University. She was awarded a residency with the Morris Graves Foundation in 2004 and was accepted into Women Painters of Washington in 2007. Her work has been exhibited throughout the Pacific Northwest and in China. She is the author of the art blog Blackfish Art.

Recent Posts by Peggy Sue

March Madness at Waterworks Gallery

March 11, 2020 at 5:50 am

Waterworks Gallery will be open Friday, March 13, Saturday March 14, and Monday March 15 from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm (or by appointment). The gallery will reopen for its 35th season on Thursday April 23. Link to: Waterworks Gallery Link to: Waterworks on Instagram

Categories: Around Here, Arts

Islanders Bank: We Care About Your Health

March 11, 2020 at 5:45 am

At Islanders Bank, we value the health and safety of our communities, customers and employees. In light of recent concerns about novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we are monitoring and following all CDC and health department prevention recommendations. Customers are encouraged to stay home if you’re ill. Islanders Bank offers 24/7 online & mobile banking tools enabling  Continue Reading

Categories: Around Here, Business, Health & Wellness

San Juan Singers Spring Concert Cancelled

March 11, 2020 at 5:05 am

San Juan Singers Spring Concert, Celtic Roots, at the San Juan Community Theatre planned for Friday March 13 and Saturday March 14 has been cancelled.  

Categories: Community, Live Music

Backdoor Kitchen to Reopen This Friday

March 10, 2020 at 5:45 am

We hear from Backdoor Kitchen… Backdoor Kitchen will re-open for dinner on Friday the 13th of March. We will be serving dinner Friday-Sunday 5-9ish and Monday the 16th will be the first Noodle Bowl Monday.

Categories: Around Here, Dining

VOTE! Primary Ballots Are Due Today!

March 10, 2020 at 5:30 am

Don’t forget to vote in this year’s Presidential Primary election. Ballots must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, March 10 or returned to a ballot drop box by 8 pm March 10. There are three parts to your ballot that you must complete. 1. Vote for your preferred candidate. Some candidates have dropped out since  Continue Reading

Categories: Around Here, Government

Soroptimist Saint Patrick’s Day Extravaganza Canceled

March 9, 2020 at 6:55 pm

With an abundance of caution and respect for the health of our island community, Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor, has canceled our Saint Patrick’s Day Extravaganza annual fundraising event scheduled for Saturday, March 14th. We have come to this difficult decision in light of the San Juan County Public Health Department’s recommendation that gatherings of  Continue Reading

Categories: Around Here, Health & Wellness

Live Stream Update on the Status of COVID-19 Today, March 9 at 3:00 pm

March 9, 2020 at 11:16 am

Live stream update on the status of COVID-19 and San Juan County’s response TODAY at 3pm San Juan County will host a live stream update on the status of COVID-19 and San Juan County’s response TODAY at 3pm.  The link for the live stream is:   https://media.avcaptureall.com/session.html?sessionid=477dfd52-57d8-4890-a187-e75ccf2aee76&prefilter=30,5838. The broadcast update will include staff from San  Continue Reading

Categories: Around Here, Community, Health & Wellness

Coronavirus Update From San Juan Island School District

March 9, 2020 at 9:42 am

I wanted to give you all a more detailed update on our School District planning if our island experiences the Coronavirus.  Please know that currently WE HAVE NO KNOWN CASES OF THE CORONAVIRUS IN SAN JUAN ISLAND. Our County Department of Health is not suggesting that schools should be closed down now…but they are advising  Continue Reading

Categories: Community, Health & Wellness, Schools

A Local Filmmaker Introduces A New Project

March 9, 2020 at 5:45 am

Filmmaker Conner Von Kuetzing introduces new work… A new movie, by Can’tStop/Won’tStop Films, is being made in the San Juan Islands this summer! Written and directed by Conner Von Kuetzing and starring Nick Bey, “Once Upon a Time in the Wasteland” is a post-apocalyptic western telling the story of a lone bounty hunter and his toughest  Continue Reading

Categories: Arts, Entertainment

Pet of the Week

March 9, 2020 at 5:30 am

Single, mostly-white female seeks companionship, snacks and fashion advice from a like-minded individual.  If you like spunky girls who are fond of treats and like to dress up for fancy occasions, we should meet.  I’m Jackie-O…a fancy, yet simple girl.  I like snuggling on the sofa, reading Bride magazines and watching British murder mysteries on  Continue Reading

Categories: Animals, Around Here