Are you still feeling an empty place where the Zucchini 500 race used to be? Do you have an itch that only watching Zucchini racers SQUASH their competition can relieve? Relive the past glory of the Zucchini 500 race in a series of short films produced and directed by the Zucchini Queen herself Lynnette Cabrera. Continue Reading
Recent Posts by Peggy Sue
A Bugs Life to be Featured at the Drive-In at the Fairgrounds on August 21st!
August 16, 2020 at 11:34 am
Island Rec & the San Juan County Fairgrounds are partnering to bring you a Drive In at the Fairgrounds on August 21st!, movie will start at dusk. Please note, tickets must be reserved in advance. To reserve your tickets email [email protected] with “Drive-In” in the subject line or call 360-378-4310. If paying at the time Continue Reading
Bystander Efforts Lead to Successful CPR Outcome
August 16, 2020 at 10:43 am
From San Juan Island Fire & Rescue… On Thursday afternoon, August 13, 2020, emergency responders from San Juan Island Fire and Rescue, San Juan Island EMS, and Airlift NW responded to a 911 emergency call reporting an unconscious person who was not breathing at the Roche Harbor Marina. Several bystanders at the scene immediately went Continue Reading
Last Day of San Juan County’s Virtual Fair!
August 15, 2020 at 1:40 pm
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Friday Harbor Film Festival Virtual Cinema Presents Public Trust August 19-23
August 15, 2020 at 5:05 am
Friday Harbor Film Festival’s Summer 2020 Virtual Cinema will present a FREE virtual on-demand screening of Public Trust, produced by Patagonia Films, on August 19 through 23, followed by a hosted audience discussion on August 23 at 6 pm PDT. To view the film anytime on the specified dates and participate in the webinar, RSVP Continue Reading
San Juan County Seeks “Con” Committee Members for Voters’ Guide Statements
August 15, 2020 at 5:01 am
San Juan County is seeking volunteers to create opposing statements to place in the Voters’ Pamphlet for two measures on the ballot in the upcoming November 2020 General Election. San Juan County Fire Protection District #3 approved sending Resolution 2020-08 to voters. If approved, the measure would authorize the annexation of Henry, Johns, and Stuart Continue Reading
Land Bank Seeks Public Input on Agricultural Activities
August 14, 2020 at 10:47 am
The Conservation Agriculture Resource Team (CART-Coffelt) was formed at the request of the San Juan County Land Bank Commission to assess and develop recommendations for future farm operations at Coffelt Farm Preserve. The team consists of thirteen members including representatives from local agricultural agencies, stakeholders, and members of the farming community. Currently Coffelt Farm Preserve Continue Reading
Griffin Bay School Virtual Fair Grant Opportunity
August 14, 2020 at 10:28 am
San Juan Island School District would like to thank the San Juan Community Foundation for the annual “Fair matching grant” in support of our community! We are grateful to be included in this year’s “line up” of worthy causes that help our community stay strong and healthy. SJISD is asking for support for the K-12 Continue Reading
Summary of Recent Cases in San Juan County
August 13, 2020 at 4:31 pm
Update from from the County… There has been one new confirmed positive test result in San Juan County since the last case summary on August 3rd. The case investigation was completed today (Thursday, August 13th). This is the 31st case in San Juan County and the 12th on Orcas Island. The case occurred in an Orcas Island Continue Reading
San Juan Historical Museum Joins Virtual Fair Fundraiser
August 13, 2020 at 1:40 pm
Since 2017, the Historical Museum has added nearly 3,000 historical images to our photographic collection, through gifts, acquisitions and found treasures. The number of digitally scanned, researched and catalogued images illustrating the history of San Juan Island, now tallies 5,500. As a result, we have outgrown our existing capacity to safely and securely store the Continue Reading
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