Here’s a message from the new SJISD Superintendent… As the new superintendent of the San Juan Island School District, I am excited about Thursday, September 3. It is the first day of school! There is nothing like a fresh beginning – and the start of each school year gives us the opportunity to recommit to  Continue Reading

Using a Small Unmanned Hexacopter to Non-invasively Monitor the Health of Resident Killer Whales. Presented by John Durban The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome John Durban as part of the 2015 Summer Lecture Series on Friday, September 4th at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Durban will give an overview of his research and collaborations using photogrammetry to  Continue Reading

Upcoming Salish Sea Benefit Concert with Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer on September 17 at Brickworks in Friday Harbor Join Friends of the San Juans for an evening of music on September 17 with Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer while supporting environmental protection and preservation in the San Juan Islands and Salish Sea. Proceeds will  Continue Reading

Sculpture Sale to Benefit Mount Grant Campaign San Juan Island artist Maria Michaelson will donate 100% of the proceeds from the sale of her sculpture “Multiplicity” to the Campaign to Save Mount Grant. The artist will consider all offers of $1,500 or more and will sell the work to the person offering the highest purchase  Continue Reading

Here’s a note from Minnie Knych about Trivia at the Legion… On Tuesday, September 1st, we will begin a new season of monthly team trivia games at Post 163. All questions are multiple choice. Stacy Smith will be cooking dinner to be served during the game. Dinner is served starting at 5:30 PM. The trivia  Continue Reading

UPDATED Friday afternoon, Aug. 28th – This event is now sold out. Way to go Friday Harbor! There are no more tickets left, however you can still help Terry out by contributing to his medical fund at Islanders Bank, or Wells Fargo Bank, or online at his website linked below… * * * * * Hello  Continue Reading

Sheila Harley checks in again with this month’s firefighter column… After watching his next door neighbor’s house burn to the ground just days before their wedding, now Assistant Chief Brad Creesy wished that he had been able to help them. So along with the groom and several other neighbors, he joined Station 5 the Roche Harbor/  Continue Reading

Three artists capture the uniquely muted Pacific Northwest light to create gems for the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA) shows opening August 29. Michael Dailey’s show is Early Dawn to Late Twilight. Called “one of the best painters the Northwest has ever seen,” Dailey’s fifteen oil paintings include large-scale color fields meditating on  Continue Reading

San Juan Singers, a San Juan Island based community chorus, begins preparation for the Winter 2015 concert on September 9, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, in the Community Room of Skagit Valley College. This chorus is open to all singers from age 12- ** with the director’s approval. This is not an entry-level chorus; participants  Continue Reading

The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College has opened its doors for Fall registration. Come on in, have a cup of coffee and discuss your education future with our student advisor. Classes beginning on September 21 are available at the Center and online. The San Juan Center is located near the airport terminal at  Continue Reading

Health Issues Cause OPALCO Board Member to Step Down OPALCO Board Member Glenna Hall has announced her resignation due to health issues. Hall represents District 1 (San Juan, Brown, Henry, Pearl and Spieden islands). The Board will appoint a new board member to fill the vacancy until Hall’s term is up in 2017, in accordance  Continue Reading

Summer has flown by! The first semester FHHS Community Service-Learning Class will begin September 3rd. This class utilizes committed adult mentors who will guide students through the completion of a service project related to community improvement – both locally and globally. This is a great opportunity for a “win-win” partnership between students and local organizations.  Continue Reading

San Juan Island’s Scenic Westside Preserve More than Doubles in Size! The San Juan County Land Bank received a 30-acre donation along Westside Road on San Juan last Friday, August 21st. “We are very happy to see this special piece of land preserved for future generations and enjoyed by a wider public,” say donors, Paul  Continue Reading

The San Juan Islands Ag Guild is proud to present a cooperative film collection exploring the future of farming compiled by young farmer advocates, the Greenhorns! The average age of farmers in the US is 57. Five years ago it was 55. In San Juan County it is 60. At this rate, who will our  Continue Reading

Island Rec kicked off their third season of Movies in the Park last weekend and there are still 5 weeks to go. For August 29th, we will be showing Robin Hood: Men in Tights. The movie should begin at about 8:45 pm but come early for fun trivia, prizes, and to claim your spot! FANs  Continue Reading

Dance Happy with Bill & Rita Ament is opening their dancing doors again on September 8th.  Offering Children’s classes for ages 2-1/2 to 13, in Creative, Pre-Ballet, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Zumba for Kids and their new Steppin’ Out dance expressions class for ages 6-13. Also, Adult & Teen classes in Tap, Zumba, and  Continue Reading