Topic: Around Here

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Written on November 18, 2015 at 5:50 am, by

The Community Thanksgiving Dinner has moved to the Mullis Community Senior Center.   After 15 years at the Grange, we are moving to a bigger venue for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner.  There will be more seating for diners available at the Mullis Center.  But the menu will be the same:  roast turkey, dressing, green beans almandine, mashed potatoes, maple  Continue Reading

Flea AND CRAFT Market

Written on November 18, 2015 at 5:47 am, by

Flea AND CRAFT Market December 5th It’s almost the last chance for Holiday sales opportunities! After the Holiday Fair, gear up for another opportunity… The Flea & Craft Fair at the Fairgrounds. All islanders are welcome to sign up for a space, and of course, shop! It’s not just a Flea Market anymore! Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 am to  Continue Reading

Donna Caldwell Bingo Night Fundraiser

Written on November 18, 2015 at 5:45 am, by

Local Donna Caldwell was recently diagnosed with an extremely rare form of cancer and the cost of her life-saving treatments are quickly adding up! All proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward helping Donna and her husband Ray with bills and cost of treatments. Prizes! * Raffles! * Auction! Beer * Wine Food by Special Effects by Christina Thursday,  Continue Reading

3rd Saturday Grange Dance

Written on November 18, 2015 at 5:40 am, by

From Seattle, Tom & Amy Wimmer calling with the Bellingham band The Alphabeats – Cylde and Susan Curley (who both used to live on the island) on fiddle and piano, Mike Haberman on mandolin and Kris Parker on bass. No partners or experience needed $10 donation SJI Grange Hall Saturday, November 21st from 7 to 9 pm

Stay Local this Holiday Season

Written on November 17, 2015 at 5:46 am, by

Barbara Marrett of the SJI Visitor’s Bureau shares this info about events happening around here this holiday season… Island Lights Festival Brings Good Cheer Stay home to shop and celebrate cozy holidays island-style Why not stay home or visit a neighboring island to ring in the season? Eastsound Village Green, Lopez Village and Friday Harbor will  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

Written on November 17, 2015 at 5:46 am, by

Well, Friday Harbor… I’m here. My name is Daisy and I just arrived at your animal shelter last week, all the way from Portland. I may be short, but trust me – I make up for my diminutive size with my BIG personality! I’m all Dachshund, through and through, which means I’m going to need  Continue Reading

Got an Extra Blanket?

Written on November 17, 2015 at 5:45 am, by

As The Animal Protection Society continues its efforts to raise funds for a new animal shelter here, the current shelter building is showing signs of wear and tear after over thirty years of service to the community. The roof leaks in places, doors and windows are drafty and the chain link fencing is broken in  Continue Reading

Spaghetti Feed at Masonic Lodge

Written on November 17, 2015 at 5:35 am, by

There will be a Spaghetti Feed at the Masonic Lodge for the Friday Harbor Boxing Gym on November 20th at 6:00 pm. Andy Stromburg, James Guard, and the Masons are putting on a dinner to raise money for new equipment at the community boxing gym. Spaghetti, garlic bread and a dessert auction at 6:00 at  Continue Reading

Traveling Red Chair Arrives at Harrison House Suites

Written on November 16, 2015 at 10:13 am, by

Story by Diana Mancel Friday Harbor is known for being a bit eccentric, but even longtime Islanders took a second look on Sunday when a lone wooden red chair took its place in the ferry line. This Chair is a seasoned traveler: it was involved in a Vermont wedding, hiked up a New Hampshire hill, and  Continue Reading

Film Festival Recap

Written on November 16, 2015 at 10:12 am, by

Lynn from the Friday Harbor Film Festival shares a summary with us of this year’s event… The 3rd Annual Friday Harbor Film Festival was a grand success! There were 32 films and 12 shorts screened in 5 separate venues during the 3 full days of the Film Festival. The rain did not seem to damper attendance: 18%  Continue Reading

San Juan Islands Made

Written on November 16, 2015 at 5:47 am, by

First semi-annual San Juan Islands Made member meeting The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) welcomes members of the San Juan Islands Made initiative and interested business owners to join in the EDC’s first semi-annual San Juan Islands Made member meeting.  The meeting will be on Monday, November 30th from 10-11:30am, and will be held  Continue Reading

The Party of the Season!

Written on November 16, 2015 at 5:44 am, by

Tickets Now on Sale for SJCT Gala Event The PARTY of the season returns to San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, December 5. The Theatre’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Holiday Festival 2015, is also a time to embrace the joy of the holidays with island and theatre friends. The evening décor will bring glimmers  Continue Reading

IMA Islands Artists’ Registry Show


Written on November 16, 2015 at 5:43 am, by

IMA welcomes the community to our fourth annual “IMA Islands Artists’ Registry”—an exhibition of artworks by more than 70 Artists’ Registry members from San Juan County! This is a joyous affair, with a riot of art and color displaying an amazing range of talent from across the islands. Look forward to the impressive diversity of  Continue Reading

Tragedy of the Commons Documentaries – Panorama Amazon

Written on November 16, 2015 at 5:40 am, by

At San Juan Island Library on Saturday, November 21st, at 7:00 pm. Join documentary series host Ken Crawbuck for “Panorama – Amazon: The Truth behind the Click,” a BBC documentary about the online retailer that transformed how the world shops. Follow an order from “click” to delivery and see how Amazon runs its company and treats  Continue Reading

Congratulations Girls!

Written on November 15, 2015 at 5:03 pm, by

Kerry Hartjen captured this image from the ferry M/V Samish as the FHHS Girls Volleyball team came home Sunday afternoon. They won 5th place at the State Championship. Way to go Girls!!

Literary Salon with Laurie Orton

Written on November 15, 2015 at 12:34 pm, by

November 19, at 7:00 pm at the San Juan Island Library  Unlike a book club, you choose what you read, but we join together to share impressions. Join us for refreshments and refreshing talk!