Peg Gerlock, Past Commodore of the San Juan Island Yacht Club, sent us a report on this year’s Shaw Island Classic and the results of the race… 43 Boats Finish Shaw Island Race by Peg Gerlock The rare combination of being an “either way” race with sun and wind made the 46th Annual Shaw Island Classic one  Continue Reading

A message from Lori Polevoi at PeaceHealth… Think you know how to wash your hands? Visit the PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center booth at the San Juan County Fair Aug. 17 – 20 to put yourself to the test. PeaceHealth again this year is a sponsor of the fair and has set up hand-washing stations  Continue Reading

An invitation from Conservation District Manager Linda Lyshall… Dr. Roger Pulwarty, Director of NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System and co-chair of the White House Task Force on Water, Energy, and Food Security is coming to San Juan Island on August 25 to talk about drought, water, and climate resilience. Please join us at Brickworks from  Continue Reading

A letter to the community from SJISD Superintendent Danna Diaz… Greetings Teachers, Staff, Parents, Students and Community Members, This summer my family and friends visited San Juan Island. Their visit reminded me how important it is to nurture the genius and greatness in everyone. Every moment I spent with them, I learned something new, an acronym,  Continue Reading

County Auditor F. Milene Henley sent us the quarterly review of county finances for the second quarter 2016… I miss the recession. Oh, not the layoffs. Or the stock crashes. Or the gripping financial fear. But there are things I miss. For one thing, everybody agreed there was a problem. Today, with construction picking up,  Continue Reading

A request from F. Milene Henley… Two local taxing districts have submitted resolutions to the San Juan County Auditor to place tax measures on the November ballot. The Orcas Island Library District is proposing to increase its regular tax levy from 30.34 to 45 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The Lopez Solid Waste Disposal  Continue Reading

Amy at San Juan Island Fitness just let us know that Clio Jensen will be teaching Synchronized Swimming for kids at the pool… Synchronized Swimming has always been one of my favorite olympic sports to watch. Water, music, dancing, great moves…  it’s the best! Now I am happy to announce that SJI Fitness is offering a class called “Intro  Continue Reading

Jan Bollwinkel shares some good news from Island Rec… Front row: Jacquelyn Reiff, Deanna Eltinge, Maddie Ovenell, Todd Kromer, Kyle Loring, Yolanda Stegman Back row: Cathy Kromer, David Waldron, Marc Islam, Julie Hanks, Dave Stegman, Jan Bollwinkel-Smith From helping to sponsor the live music at Music on the Lawn to providing scholarships for swimming and sailing  Continue Reading

Carrie Unpingo from the Community Foundation invites you to visit the Foundation’s Booth at the Fair… All Fairgoers are invited to visit the San Juan Island Community Foundation’s Fair booth next week in the main hall to learn about and boost support of eight special community projects. The Community Foundation is pleased to match 50 cents  Continue Reading

A message from Lori Polevoi at PeaceHealth… To avoid traffic backups of 20 to 45 minutes caused by road work on Spring Street, patients going to PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor may use the back entrance to the parking lot off Franklin Drive, which is usually gated.  By using this alternative entrance,  Continue Reading

A message from Robert Low the San Juan County Fire Marshal… Due to current fuel conditions and the long range weather forecast, San Juan County has changed its fire risk status from “MODERATE” to “HIGH”. This will limit burning to recreational fires only.

Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library present an author visit with Carole Estby Dagg on Wednesday, August 10 at 7:00 pm in the Library’s Main Salon… The Library’s Youth Services Department and Griffin Bay Bookstore are proud to sponsor author Carole Estby Dagg for a discussion and book signing of her latest novel, Sweet  Continue Reading

We have an update from Tanja Williamson at the Land Bank about the Discover San Juan treasure hunt… Wow – summer is half over and the county fair is almost here! If you haven’t picked up your Discover San Juan Island kit from the library yet, there’s still time! For those that have already picked  Continue Reading

From the San Juan Community Theatre… Our last Night Music of 2016 is THIS Wednesday, August 10 at 7:30 pm.  We’re finishing our popular series with an all women night!  Island songstresses will share their favorite tunes in the intimate Gubelman Theatre. Featured singers are Cynthia Burke, Laura Chorba, Debbie Nash Strasser, Kira Sable and Susan  Continue Reading

We hear from Becki Day at the Chamber… You may have noticed the large “ELECTROLYSIS” sign on the Guard Building when driving down Mullis Street, but maybe you didn’t know what “electrolysis” actually meant. Electrolysis means permanent hair removal, and this amazing technology is available right here in Friday Harbor by Certified Electrologist Danielle Wheeler  Continue Reading

A message from Jan Murphy at the Animal Shelter… The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is accepting donations of artwork for their upcoming Wine Tasting and Art Auction, which will take place Friday, September 16. The animal shelter is looking for original artwork from private individuals and artists, alike. If you have pieces of  Continue Reading