Topic: Around Here

Update on the Ice Cream

Written on June 27, 2014 at 5:44 am, by

This post could have been called “Ice Cream on the Update” instead, but it’s not because it’s updating you on where else to buy the stuff. The Update got a lot of comments on that Ice Cream post several days ago – 3 online and several in person. It’s really popular stuff and you can  Continue Reading

Join IMA in the Parade

Written on June 27, 2014 at 5:28 am, by

Here’s an invitation for you to join Islands Museum of Art in the July 4th Parade… We hope you are enjoying this beautiful summer weather – we do! To make it an even more exciting kick-off of summer we invite you to join us in this year’s 4th of July Parade, representing the San Juan  Continue Reading

Making A Difference

Written on June 26, 2014 at 5:53 am, by

Tawny Martel over at Windermere brings us up to date on the community spirit over there… Windermere SJI & Cattlepoint Rock and Topsoil Making A Difference By Tawny Martel The Realtors and Staff of Windermere San Juan Island once again closed their office (except for mobile) Friday morning to help make a positive difference in  Continue Reading

Ship’s Bell Returned

Written on June 26, 2014 at 5:44 am, by

Here’s a cool story about the classic sailing schooner Adventuress, and her bell which has been missing for a century. Thanks to Art Shotwell and www.anacortesnow.com for the story… The 101-year old schooner Adventuress, which is back in Anacortes Friday for sailings for local school kids and the Anacortes Schools Foundation, has regained a bit  Continue Reading

Music on the Lawn Free Summer Concert Series

Written on June 26, 2014 at 5:41 am, by

Come join us for the free “Bring Em’ Back” Music on the Lawn concert series at the San Juan Historical Museum on 405 Price St. every Wednesday night from July 9th to August 6th. Island Rec is celebrating 30 years of people, parks, programs and trails and to honor this milestone we are bringing back  Continue Reading

Bill & Rita’s Summer Day Camps

Written on June 26, 2014 at 5:40 am, by

Bill & Rita Ament’s Summer Creative Arts Day Camps 2014. Camps this year are: Camp Dancing Deer, July 7-10 Camp Rainbow Spirit, July 21-24 Camp Two Eagles, August 4-7 Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Camps are $140, including the cost of t-shirt. We have full scholarships available for island children. Our exciting camps are  Continue Reading

Bellingham Garden Tour

Written on June 26, 2014 at 5:32 am, by

San Juan Island Garden Club is hosting an excursion – Whatcom Horticultural Society Bellingham Garden Tour The tour has 6 gardens available for touring. All are within the Bellingham city area. We will view a minimum of 3 gardens hopefully 4 as time permits. Reservations required prior to July 3, 2014. Date: July 12th –  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

Written on June 25, 2014 at 5:41 am, by

Meet Sapphire! If those beautiful brown eyes don’t melt your heart we don’t know what will! She’s a terrier mix, about two years old and just a lovely little girl. She loves playing with other dogs, walks nicely on a leash and has a sweet, gentle demeanor. She’s spayed, up to date on vaccines and  Continue Reading

SJC Fair seeks Fine Arts and Photography Superintendents

Written on June 25, 2014 at 5:40 am, by

Are you passionate about Fine Arts or Photography? The San Juan County Fair is looking for a superintendent for each department. Must be knowledgeable, organized, and enthusiastic about Fine Arts or Photography. This year’s Fair dates are August 13-16. Contact the Fair Office at 360-378-4310. Fair info online at www.sjcfair.org.

Increased Accessibility at The Whale Museum

Written on June 25, 2014 at 5:36 am, by

Here’s a note from the Whale Museum about their new lift… In response to The Whale Museum’s growing need to expand our accessibility we have installed a stair lift that will allow our visitors to explore the upstairs exhibit hall regardless of their physical limitations. We would like to thank the following organizations and individuals  Continue Reading

Bio Blitz Results are In

Written on June 25, 2014 at 5:34 am, by

More than 500 observations of flora and fauna were logged by 64 field participants during the first annual BioBlitz held May 3rd & 4th at American Camp, according to park Education Specialist and project coordinator Raena Parsons. A BioBlitz is a unique combination of taxonomic inventory, public outreach, and science education. At its core, the  Continue Reading

Sunshine Alley Open House

Written on June 24, 2014 at 10:39 am, by

There will be an open house on the final Sunshine Alley design plan and improvement costs on Wednesday the 2nd of July at Brickworks. The open house will begin at 6:00 pm with a presentation of design particulars by the consultant team at 6:15 pm. The team will be available afterwards to answer questions and  Continue Reading

Bon Voyage

Written on June 24, 2014 at 5:58 am, by

When my family moved here in ’71 it was the BIG BOAT. At that time the islands were served by the Evergreen State, the Klickitat and the Nisqually and every run was a “milk run”. The Evergreen was faster and carried more vehicles. Now it’s the small boat on our route and the slowest. But  Continue Reading

I Scream, You Scream…

Written on June 24, 2014 at 5:36 am, by

Has your sweetie ever sent you to the store to pick something up? Mine did – I was off to get something for dinner. She didn’t know what – just something for dinner, except she knew she needed ice cream. Not having much of a sweet tooth myself, I didn’t know what to get so  Continue Reading

Kayaks and now Bikes

Written on June 24, 2014 at 5:35 am, by

They’ve added Bike Rentals at Discovery Sea Kayaks in addition to Kayak Tours. Discovery has just added a fleet of Felt 24-speed rental bikes to their operation. Bikes can be rented from their shop in downtown Friday Harbor and are available for a half day, full day or multiple days. Go check them out in  Continue Reading

The Living Sea at FHFF Tonight

Written on June 24, 2014 at 5:28 am, by

Check out this film which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary, Short Subjects in 1996! A survey of the world’s oceans, emphasizing the fact that it’s a single interconnected ocean, and the dependence of all life on the ocean. Along the way we spend time with some surfers, with researchers cataloging and  Continue Reading