Topic: Around Here
Mauritius opens at San Juan Community Theatre on Sept. 30
Written on September 20, 2022 at 7:47 pm, by San Juan Update
SJCT sends along news about the first performance of its 2022-23 season. San Juan Community Theatre begins its 2022-23 Season with Mauritius, written by Theresa Rebeck. The play centers around two estranged sisters who inherit a valuable stamp collection, and their conflicting ideas of what to do with it. Director Nathan Kessler-Jeffrey was inspired to Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Coldwell Banker seeks a Receptionist/Front Desk Manager
Written on September 20, 2022 at 10:13 am, by Jeff Arnim
Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands is looking for a year-round full-time Receptionist/Front Desk Manager. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Notes from the Island — Sept. 20
Written on September 20, 2022 at 8:45 am, by Jeff Arnim
The saga of the sunken Aleutian Isle fishing vessel continues. After being raised to the surface over the weekend and having nearly 800 gallons of contaminated water removed, recovery crews determined that inaccessible pockets of water still on board the vessel made it too heavy to lift onto a recovery barge. Crews additionally discovered that Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Recommending Sheriff Ron Krebs
Written on September 19, 2022 at 7:53 pm, by San Juan Update
We moved to Friday Harbor in 2017 and met Ron over coffee and street chats shortly thereafter. Through our conversations we have gotten to know Ron and have come to appreciate his professional competence and as importantly his love of community and his genuine concern for people. Additionally, we sense a fairness in listening and Continue Reading
SHIBA offering introduction to Medicare tomorrow
Written on September 19, 2022 at 3:25 pm, by San Juan Update
Local volunteers for the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors program share news about their upcoming informational session. If you turn 65 this year, you need to get ready to enroll in Medicare. Depending on your circumstances Social Security may enroll you automatically. Otherwise you will have to submit an application to get Medicare coverage. Our Continue Reading
Moxie and Tilly are the Animal Protection Society’s pets of the week
Written on September 19, 2022 at 11:26 am, by San Juan Update
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor shares a look at the adoptable animals of the week — two younger chihuahuas who came to San Juan Island by way of Bakersfield, California. We’re Moxie and Tilly and we’ve been besties ever since meeting a few years ago in a coffee shop we both frequented. We Continue Reading
Island Jobs: The Town of Friday Harbor is hiring two Utility Workers
Written on September 19, 2022 at 9:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Town of Friday Harbor is looking for two full-time Utility Workers for its Water and Wastewater departments. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Animal Protection Society tours animal welfare organizations in Eastern Washington
Written on September 17, 2022 at 7:53 pm, by San Juan Update
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor shares news about their recent experiences in Eastern Washington, including the ways in which APS-FH can work to support animal welfare in the region. On Sept. 6, Animal Protection Society-Friday Harbor Executive Director Cristin Felso and Shelter Manager Beth Anderson were invited to join a team of animal Continue Reading
Island Senior: Longevity and a sense of purpose
Written on September 17, 2022 at 11:56 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
This past week, the world lost not only the longest serving British monarch, but at 96 years old a woman who embodied longevity itself. Queen Elizabeth II had plenty of healthy habits. She started her days with a pot of Earl Grey tea, a bowl of Special K cereal, and a bagpipe serenade. She rode Continue Reading
EDC hosts Economics Luncheon on Sept. 28
Written on September 17, 2022 at 10:33 am, by San Juan Update
The San Juan County Economic Development Council shares news about an upcoming event. Community leaders and members are invited to join the conversation on Future Focus: San Juan Islands Resilience at the 13th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon, held at Brickworks in Friday Harbor on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Featuring noted speaker Continue Reading
English language classes return to the San Juan Island Library this fall
Written on September 16, 2022 at 12:41 pm, by San Juan Update
The Library sends along news about its upcoming in-person English classes. The San Juan Island Library is excited to announce the return to in-person English language classes for adults beginning Thursday, Sept. 22. Classes are free of charge and will take place in the Library from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays until Dec. 15. Continue Reading
Master Gardeners’ online gardening workshop starts Oct. 18
Written on September 16, 2022 at 10:16 am, by San Juan Update
The Master Gardeners of San Juan County share news about their upcoming speaker series. Join the Master Gardeners of San Juan County in welcoming the very popular Dr. Linda Gilkeson — also known as the Garden Doctor — as the keynote speaker at our annual Gardening Workshop Series this October. Dr. Gilkeson’s talk, Resilient Gardens Continue Reading
Mauritius opens at San Juan Community Theatre on Sept. 30
Written on September 20, 2022 at 7:47 pm, by San Juan Update
SJCT sends along news about the first performance of its 2022-23 season. San Juan Community Theatre begins its 2022-23 Season with Mauritius, written by Theresa Rebeck. The play centers around two estranged sisters who inherit a valuable stamp collection, and their conflicting ideas of what to do with it. Director Nathan Kessler-Jeffrey was inspired to Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Coldwell Banker seeks a Receptionist/Front Desk Manager
Written on September 20, 2022 at 10:13 am, by Jeff Arnim
Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands is looking for a year-round full-time Receptionist/Front Desk Manager. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Notes from the Island — Sept. 20
Written on September 20, 2022 at 8:45 am, by Jeff Arnim
The saga of the sunken Aleutian Isle fishing vessel continues. After being raised to the surface over the weekend and having nearly 800 gallons of contaminated water removed, recovery crews determined that inaccessible pockets of water still on board the vessel made it too heavy to lift onto a recovery barge. Crews additionally discovered that Continue Reading
Letter to the Editor: Recommending Sheriff Ron Krebs
Written on September 19, 2022 at 7:53 pm, by San Juan Update
We moved to Friday Harbor in 2017 and met Ron over coffee and street chats shortly thereafter. Through our conversations we have gotten to know Ron and have come to appreciate his professional competence and as importantly his love of community and his genuine concern for people. Additionally, we sense a fairness in listening and Continue Reading
SHIBA offering introduction to Medicare tomorrow
Written on September 19, 2022 at 3:25 pm, by San Juan Update
Local volunteers for the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors program share news about their upcoming informational session. If you turn 65 this year, you need to get ready to enroll in Medicare. Depending on your circumstances Social Security may enroll you automatically. Otherwise you will have to submit an application to get Medicare coverage. Our Continue Reading
Moxie and Tilly are the Animal Protection Society’s pets of the week
Written on September 19, 2022 at 11:26 am, by San Juan Update
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor shares a look at the adoptable animals of the week — two younger chihuahuas who came to San Juan Island by way of Bakersfield, California. We’re Moxie and Tilly and we’ve been besties ever since meeting a few years ago in a coffee shop we both frequented. We Continue Reading
Island Jobs: The Town of Friday Harbor is hiring two Utility Workers
Written on September 19, 2022 at 9:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Town of Friday Harbor is looking for two full-time Utility Workers for its Water and Wastewater departments. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Animal Protection Society tours animal welfare organizations in Eastern Washington
Written on September 17, 2022 at 7:53 pm, by San Juan Update
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor shares news about their recent experiences in Eastern Washington, including the ways in which APS-FH can work to support animal welfare in the region. On Sept. 6, Animal Protection Society-Friday Harbor Executive Director Cristin Felso and Shelter Manager Beth Anderson were invited to join a team of animal Continue Reading
Island Senior: Longevity and a sense of purpose
Written on September 17, 2022 at 11:56 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
This past week, the world lost not only the longest serving British monarch, but at 96 years old a woman who embodied longevity itself. Queen Elizabeth II had plenty of healthy habits. She started her days with a pot of Earl Grey tea, a bowl of Special K cereal, and a bagpipe serenade. She rode Continue Reading
EDC hosts Economics Luncheon on Sept. 28
Written on September 17, 2022 at 10:33 am, by San Juan Update
The San Juan County Economic Development Council shares news about an upcoming event. Community leaders and members are invited to join the conversation on Future Focus: San Juan Islands Resilience at the 13th Annual EDC Economics Luncheon, held at Brickworks in Friday Harbor on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Featuring noted speaker Continue Reading
English language classes return to the San Juan Island Library this fall
Written on September 16, 2022 at 12:41 pm, by San Juan Update
The Library sends along news about its upcoming in-person English classes. The San Juan Island Library is excited to announce the return to in-person English language classes for adults beginning Thursday, Sept. 22. Classes are free of charge and will take place in the Library from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays until Dec. 15. Continue Reading
Master Gardeners’ online gardening workshop starts Oct. 18
Written on September 16, 2022 at 10:16 am, by San Juan Update
The Master Gardeners of San Juan County share news about their upcoming speaker series. Join the Master Gardeners of San Juan County in welcoming the very popular Dr. Linda Gilkeson — also known as the Garden Doctor — as the keynote speaker at our annual Gardening Workshop Series this October. Dr. Gilkeson’s talk, Resilient Gardens Continue Reading