Topic: Around Here

SJCT Summer Film Series

Written on May 6, 2017 at 5:54 am, by

Larry Soll invites you back to the Summer Film Series at SJ Community Theatre… Well fellow islanders, The curtain is going up for the second season of the Tuesday Night Film Series at the San Juan Community Theatre. Beginning June 20th and for ten Tuesdays, we will screen a special movie beginning at 7:30 pm  Continue Reading

Happy May!

Written on May 2, 2017 at 5:58 am, by

Stillpoint School shares this photo of their May Day Celebration… Happy May from all of us at Stillpoint School!

Cyclist’s Guide Maps

Written on April 28, 2017 at 5:55 am, by

Cyclist’s Guide Maps Now Available Online Cyclist’s Guides for Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan Islands are now available for download on the County’s Open Data website. Note that these are not “bicycle routes” or “bicycle trails”, but rather guides that are intended to be a heads up for cyclists planning to ride on the islands, so they’ll  Continue Reading

Cheesecake Cafe Grand Opening

Written on April 27, 2017 at 5:47 am, by

Cheesecake Cafe welcomes all to Grand Opening  The Cheesecake Cafe would love to welcome all San Juan Islanders to the Grand Opening event on Monday May 1st. From the Ribbon Cutting at 10:00 am, various festivities all day, to closing at 6:00 with a drawing for door prizes. This is the Cheesecake Cafe formerly at  Continue Reading

Real Estate News with Merri Ann

Written on April 20, 2017 at 5:39 am, by

Merri Ann Simonson shares this first quarter real estate report… The first quarter results for San Juan Island were pretty exciting as the real estate dollar volume reflected an increase of 31% as compared to the same three month period in 2016; darn nice production for the start of the year. The number of transactions  Continue Reading

Family Umbrella Group Luncheon and Auction

Written on April 18, 2017 at 5:40 am, by

The Family Umbrella Group (FUG) will hold its 19th annual Spring Luncheon and Auction at the Mullis Center on Friday, April 28th. This is the FUG’s only fund raiser for the year and it’s your chance to help some island kids who might not otherwise be able to attend preschool. In 1998 Florence Harrison started the  Continue Reading

Xtreme Fitness is Hiring

Written on April 17, 2017 at 5:40 am, by

Xtreme Fitness has a seasonal, part time position available to an active and personable individual looking to add a few more hours to his or her workweek this summer. Position is limited to 3 hours in the morning for at least 3 days a week from mid April through August. $11 / hr + Complimentary gym  Continue Reading

Hot off the Press!

Written on April 9, 2017 at 5:13 am, by

The Land Bank 2016 Annual Report is on its way to postal boxes across the county, but if you just can’t wait, click on the image below and get first peek!

Locker Room Remodel

Written on April 7, 2017 at 5:15 am, by

Friday Harbor High School’s Turnbull Gym Locker Room Remodel to begin April 12, 2017 San Juan Island School District is excited to announce the start of the Turnbull Gym locker room remodel. The demolition and construction phase of the long awaited re-model and refurbishment of the Turnbull Gym locker rooms will officially begin on Wednesday,  Continue Reading

Awaken Your Inner Healer

Written on April 6, 2017 at 5:18 am, by

Free Presentation: Awaken Your Inner Healer Despite what the medical system tells you, there are many things you can do naturally to move you towards the wellbeing and health you desire. Learn how to “Awaken Your Inner Healer: Simple Strategies to Heal Yourself from Inside Out” on Monday, April 10th from 5:15 to 6:30pm, at the San  Continue Reading

Whale Museum Volunteer Open House

Written on April 3, 2017 at 5:26 am, by

The Whale Museum is holding an open house for anyone interested in volunteering. If you have some spare time and are interested in our marine ecosystem, the museum has something for everyone! The program will take place on April 11. Drop by anytime between 5:30 and 7 pm. Museum staff and volunteer managers will be available  Continue Reading

FHFF Winter Film Series

Written on March 28, 2017 at 5:15 am, by

This was the Audience Favorite from the 2016 Friday Harbor Film Festival: “The Babushkas of Chernobyl” For nearly 30 years a community of unlikely heroines have lived in Chernobyl’s post-nuclear disaster “dead zone.” Stylish and stubborn, these fascinating women have survived, and even thrived, on some of the most toxic land on Earth. They are  Continue Reading

Letters

Written on March 28, 2017 at 5:13 am, by

In the SJ Update mailbag, we have this letter from Richard Davenport at FH School of Massage… Hello SJ Update, Time to check in. The Friday Harbor School of Massage is about to complete the first year in three weeks. All four students that attended will graduate. In the next two weeks we still have openings  Continue Reading

Town to Contribute to Hospice SJ

Written on March 17, 2017 at 5:44 am, by

Town to contribute up to $1000 in matching funds to Hospice of San Juan The Town of Friday Harbor is encouraging their utility customers to donate funds to Hospice of San Juan through the Town’s Harbor Life Ring Program in April. All donations included with customers’ April utility payments will be matched by the Town  Continue Reading

Island Senior: The Benefits of Becoming a Senior Citizen

Written on March 16, 2017 at 5:56 am, by

Having just celebrated my sixty-fifth birthday I am now a bonefide senior citizen. Some may set a lower bar, but at sixty-five there is no denying it. I have officially attained elder status. Before bemoaning getting older in our “youth culture” let me say, there are indeed some benefits to reaching this benchmark. For one  Continue Reading

Beginning Marimba Class

Written on March 10, 2017 at 5:42 am, by

Next week will be the start of a new beginner’s class to learn to play marimba.  The class will be held on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 and begin on March 15th.  No experience is needed to join the class.  Playing marimba is a group experience that is fun and easy to learn.  You do not  Continue Reading