Topic: Around Here
Boys soccer advances to state semifinals
Written on November 12, 2022 at 10:38 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Friday Harbor High School boys soccer team continued their journey toward a state championship yesterday afternoon with a 1-0 win over Puget Sound Adventist Academy of Kirkland. With the victory, the Wolverines advance to the semi-final round of the state tournament, which takes place this Friday, Nov. 18 at Renton Memorial Stadium at 3 Continue Reading
San Juan Island Library thanks the community, looks forward
Written on November 11, 2022 at 4:58 pm, by San Juan Update
The Library shares a post-election update from their staff and board. The staff and Board of Trustees of the San Juan Island Library District thank the entire community for engaging with the library project plans and voting in this past week’s election. Although the Nov. 8 ballot issue for a $12 million bond to build Continue Reading
Vintage pop-up at Salty at Heart tonight
Written on November 11, 2022 at 1:21 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Wild Sequoia Vintage is hosting a sip-and-shop event from 5-8 p.m. tonight at Salty at Heart Apothecary, located at 310 Spring St. behind the Camperdown elm tree.
November real estate market snapshot
Written on November 11, 2022 at 11:10 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Simonson and Zambrovitz Team at Coldwell Banker San Juan Island send along their real estate market snapshot for the island. “The median price for homes has yet to adjust to the lower volume for closed and pending sales,” Merri Ann Simonson says. “It may take a few more months to reflect our current market Continue Reading
Frank and Francesca begin their courtship
Written on November 10, 2022 at 9:42 pm, by Brad Pillow
According to Brad, as these loud unison calls and throwing back of the heads becomes more synchronized, mating follows soon after.
Pre-audition workshop for Shrek the Musical happens on Saturday
Written on November 10, 2022 at 7:41 pm, by San Juan Update
SJCT shares news about audition prep for their upcoming musical. San Juan Community Theatre will hold a free workshop on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the PARC Building, located at 70 Saltspring Drive. Next spring, SJCT will produce Shrek the Musical and will open auditions to the community. If you would like a Continue Reading
McMillin’s offering local discount on Thursdays this fall
Written on November 10, 2022 at 3:02 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Tell your server that you’re a local and you’ll get 20 percent off all food and drink every Thursday this fall at McMillin’s Dining Room at Roche Harbor. McMillin’s is open from 4-9 p.m. It also has a new bar menu featuring small plates and appetizers.
Film Festival announces on-demand award winners
Written on November 10, 2022 at 11:18 am, by Ted Strutz
The Friday Harbor Film Festival shares news about the winning films from the on-demand portion of this year’s event. The On-Demand Friday Harbor Film Festival Audience Choice Awards have been decided by the film lovers who viewed the documentaries. Nearly all features from the In-Theatre Festival, an additional four on-demand-only features, all short films, and Continue Reading
Island Jobs: WSU Extension is hiring an Office Manager
Written on November 10, 2022 at 8:20 am, by Jeff Arnim
WSU Extension is hiring an office manager for San Juan County to provide administrative and fiscal support for the organization’s county programs. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
EDC offers introductory welding course starting Nov. 29
Written on November 9, 2022 at 7:16 pm, by San Juan Update
The San Juan County EDC shares news about the next course in their Trades Training Initiative. The Economic Development Council of San Juan County will offer an Introduction to Welding course as part of their Trades Training Initiative. This course is open to participants from San Juan County, ages 18 and over, who plan to Continue Reading
Sunday tea time
Written on November 9, 2022 at 6:54 pm, by Jeff Arnim
A good time was had by everyone who attended the children’s tea time event at Brickworks this past Sunday. The party was hosted by Island Rec and featured tea, snacks, a dress-up photo booth, story time, and dancing.
Boys soccer advances to state semifinals
Written on November 12, 2022 at 10:38 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Friday Harbor High School boys soccer team continued their journey toward a state championship yesterday afternoon with a 1-0 win over Puget Sound Adventist Academy of Kirkland. With the victory, the Wolverines advance to the semi-final round of the state tournament, which takes place this Friday, Nov. 18 at Renton Memorial Stadium at 3 Continue Reading
San Juan Island Library thanks the community, looks forward
Written on November 11, 2022 at 4:58 pm, by San Juan Update
The Library shares a post-election update from their staff and board. The staff and Board of Trustees of the San Juan Island Library District thank the entire community for engaging with the library project plans and voting in this past week’s election. Although the Nov. 8 ballot issue for a $12 million bond to build Continue Reading
Vintage pop-up at Salty at Heart tonight
Written on November 11, 2022 at 1:21 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Wild Sequoia Vintage is hosting a sip-and-shop event from 5-8 p.m. tonight at Salty at Heart Apothecary, located at 310 Spring St. behind the Camperdown elm tree.
November real estate market snapshot
Written on November 11, 2022 at 11:10 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Simonson and Zambrovitz Team at Coldwell Banker San Juan Island send along their real estate market snapshot for the island. “The median price for homes has yet to adjust to the lower volume for closed and pending sales,” Merri Ann Simonson says. “It may take a few more months to reflect our current market Continue Reading
Frank and Francesca begin their courtship
Written on November 10, 2022 at 9:42 pm, by Brad Pillow
According to Brad, as these loud unison calls and throwing back of the heads becomes more synchronized, mating follows soon after.
Pre-audition workshop for Shrek the Musical happens on Saturday
Written on November 10, 2022 at 7:41 pm, by San Juan Update
SJCT shares news about audition prep for their upcoming musical. San Juan Community Theatre will hold a free workshop on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the PARC Building, located at 70 Saltspring Drive. Next spring, SJCT will produce Shrek the Musical and will open auditions to the community. If you would like a Continue Reading
McMillin’s offering local discount on Thursdays this fall
Written on November 10, 2022 at 3:02 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Tell your server that you’re a local and you’ll get 20 percent off all food and drink every Thursday this fall at McMillin’s Dining Room at Roche Harbor. McMillin’s is open from 4-9 p.m. It also has a new bar menu featuring small plates and appetizers.
Film Festival announces on-demand award winners
Written on November 10, 2022 at 11:18 am, by Ted Strutz
The Friday Harbor Film Festival shares news about the winning films from the on-demand portion of this year’s event. The On-Demand Friday Harbor Film Festival Audience Choice Awards have been decided by the film lovers who viewed the documentaries. Nearly all features from the In-Theatre Festival, an additional four on-demand-only features, all short films, and Continue Reading
Island Jobs: WSU Extension is hiring an Office Manager
Written on November 10, 2022 at 8:20 am, by Jeff Arnim
WSU Extension is hiring an office manager for San Juan County to provide administrative and fiscal support for the organization’s county programs. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
EDC offers introductory welding course starting Nov. 29
Written on November 9, 2022 at 7:16 pm, by San Juan Update
The San Juan County EDC shares news about the next course in their Trades Training Initiative. The Economic Development Council of San Juan County will offer an Introduction to Welding course as part of their Trades Training Initiative. This course is open to participants from San Juan County, ages 18 and over, who plan to Continue Reading
Sunday tea time
Written on November 9, 2022 at 6:54 pm, by Jeff Arnim
A good time was had by everyone who attended the children’s tea time event at Brickworks this past Sunday. The party was hosted by Island Rec and featured tea, snacks, a dress-up photo booth, story time, and dancing.