Topic: Around Here

This is the Week…. at IMA

Written on May 19, 2014 at 5:30 am, by

Here’s a note from Rebecca Parks at Island Museum of Art… This is the Week things really start happening at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art building at 540 Spring Street. The building, IMA’s first permanent home, has come along way already since its origin as an EMT facility… but this week is when  Continue Reading

Fly-In Volunteers Wanted

Written on May 19, 2014 at 5:18 am, by

Fred Schumacher has a volunteer job for you if you’re interested… (and if you have a golf cart) For its annual Fly-In, Friday Harbor Airport uses golf carts to transport visitors, who need extra help, as well as to reposition volunteers and supplies during the one-day event. Pilots and friends of the event bring their  Continue Reading

Greg Atkinson Returns to Friday Harbor

Written on May 18, 2014 at 10:22 am, by

Join Greg for a re-release and book signing party, including appetizers and wine, at BRICKWORKS on Sunday, June 1st, 5pm-7pm. Seattle chef Greg Atkinson, is winning accolades for his new Restaurant Marché on Bainbridge Island. But his culinary career began on lovely San Juan Island. In his reissued memoir Greg Atkinson’s In Season: Culinary Adventures  Continue Reading

Yellow Island in Bloom

Written on May 17, 2014 at 5:31 am, by

Happy Saturday to you! Here’s a beautiful shot of the wildflowers in bloom on Yellow Island with McConnell Island in the background (with Orcas Island beyond that). Photographed by John Miller.

Gaylord Files for Reelection as Prosecuting Attorney

Written on May 16, 2014 at 6:19 pm, by

This week Randall Gaylord filed for the position of Prosecuting Attorney. “Serving as the public’s attorney has unique challenges which I enjoy,” said Gaylord. Gaylord says he has been leading the office in the right direction for the past 20 years and he intends to continue on that course. Over the past three years, he  Continue Reading

Art Show at Ellsworth Studio

Written on May 16, 2014 at 5:01 pm, by

Jane Kitchell Retrospective Art Show opening on Friday, May 23, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Jamie Ellsworth’s Studio – 535 Market Street, Friday Harbor, WA Memorial Day Weekend, 2014. Show will remain open 10 to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday

Kayak Education and Leadership Program (K.E.L.P.)

Written on May 16, 2014 at 5:45 am, by

Earn your annual permit for commercial kayak guiding or private kayak launching privileges at San Juan County Park on the Westside of San Juan Island. Two training sessions will be held at The Whale Museum on May 20 and June 17 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and are required  Continue Reading

Parade Theme – Storybook Heroes

Written on May 16, 2014 at 5:39 am, by

The official word is out – The theme for this year’s parade is: “Storybook Heroes.” Applications are available at Petro San Juan at 605 Mullis Street and the Chamber Office at 135 Spring Street. Thank you, Lin Pearson (Photo originally published on July 5, 2012 with permission from Teren Photography)

The Conscientious Projector

Written on May 16, 2014 at 5:30 am, by

Here’s Rob Simpson with a heads-up for next Monday’s screening… Hi Island Family, Our screening is one week early this month due to the holiday, so we’re on for this coming Monday at 7:00 pm at the Library. Our film, “I AM” is wonderfully uplifting and at the same time it challenges us to expand  Continue Reading

Jeri Says “Thanks!”

Written on May 16, 2014 at 5:28 am, by

Here’s a note for you from Jeri Ahrenius… Card of Thanks With thanks to this amazing community.  Your prayers and support throughout my heart surgeries have been overwhelming and truly a humbling experience. I know that your good wishes and prayers are woven into my renovated heart and will be with me always. With sincere  Continue Reading

Bill & Rita Ament’s Dance Happy Show 2014

Written on May 16, 2014 at 5:16 am, by

Join Bill & Rita Ament and more than 50 local island performers, children through adults (ages 2 on up) for their 30th annual Dance Happy extravaganza. Be totally touched by the magic and color of the cutest Little Ones on stage for the very first time. Be charmed by the L’il Starz dancers as they  Continue Reading

Tickets Still Available for Annie

Written on May 15, 2014 at 5:53 am, by

Four more inspiring performances of San Juan Community Theatre’s spring musical, including a “Bargain Night” on Thursday, are on tap this week. There is plenty to appreciate in SJCT’s 25th anniversary edition of the beloved story based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip. Not only are the onstage island talents (including those ever-cute young  Continue Reading

Skagit Valley College

Registration at SVC Now

Written on May 15, 2014 at 5:42 am, by

Registration for Summer AND Fall Quarter quarters is going on now at Skagit Valley College: Registration for Returning Students is going on now. Registration for New Advised Students starts May 29. Open Enrollment starts Wednesday, June 5. Summer Quarter begins July 7. Fall Quarter begins September 22. More info is available here (PDF)

Calling Island Writers…

Written on May 15, 2014 at 5:42 am, by

Once again it is time for all Island Writers to uncreak their fingers and get ready to write for the San Juan County Fair. This year’s theme is “Farm-tastic Fun!” There is a new category this year , for the Millenials and Gen Xers who know about Rap, Texts and Tweets. It’s called New Language.  Continue Reading

May 17 is Teddy Bear Time

Written on May 15, 2014 at 5:31 am, by

CATS’ annual Teddy Bear Picnic returns to San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, May 17. The free event from noon to 2:00 in the patio garden and Gubelman Theatre features face painting, crafts projects, refreshments and, of course, teddy bears! This year, local playwright, Mike Herber will be providing the entertainment – a wonderful puppet  Continue Reading

Self Publishing Workshop

Written on May 15, 2014 at 5:09 am, by

Don’t forget – it’s this coming Saturday… Local Author Susan Wingate to Teach Workshop on Self-Publishing The San Juan County Arts Council presents “Jump on Board the Starship ‘Publishing’,” a workshop taught by award-winning, Amazon best-selling author, Susan Wingate. The one day workshop will be held May 17 from 9:00 am – 3:45 pm in  Continue Reading