Registration Open for Summer Theatre Workshops San Juan Community Theatre is offering three weeks of workshops for youth this summer, including one week with teachers from Seattle Children’s Theatre. Those two instructors, Chris Dewar and Laura Knote, will visit Friday Harbor from July 7 to 11 to lead classes for students in grades 1-8. Classes range  Continue Reading

Here’s a different take on the SJIFR Easter egg hunt this year, submitted by Sheila Harley… San Juan Island Fire Rescue Easter Egg Hunt 2014 at Jackson’s Beach And a good time was had by all! Sheila Harley San Juan Island Fire Rescue Public Information Officer

Again this year – home grown vegetable starts from your local Master Gardeners – tomatoes, peppers, squashes, cucumbers, brassicas, herbs. Come fill your garden from this large selection of varieties that will thrive in our climate. Also perennials dug from master gardenersʼ flower beds, all potted up for you to stick into the ground at  Continue Reading

Current Measles Surveillance No additional cases have been reported or are under investigation in San Juan County since April 18, 2014. Over the past month there have been a total of six (6) cases of measles among San Juan Island residents. All known cases are now beyond the contagious period. However, current information indicates that  Continue Reading

Saturday, April 26, 1-4pm. Meet SJC Land Bank Commissioner Amanda Azous to walk the new Djarf trail connection on the Land Bank Westside Preserve.  We will look for wildflowers and observe prairie restoration activities supported by the new plant nursery located at the Land Bank office in town. Learn about the summer 2013 work of the Youth Conservation Corps and  Continue Reading

San Juan Islanders and visitors from throughout the region can cast their ballots on artwork submitted to the annual Community Arts in the Park competition, now on display in the American Camp visitor center. Twenty-two entries were received, including 17 from sixth graders in Leisha Holmes’ art class at Friday Harbor Elementary School. Park staff  Continue Reading

Opalco Election Open; Annual Meeting On Saturday, May 3rd Our member-owned electric cooperative is holding its annual meeting and election for the Board of Directors. This is every members’ opportunity to influence who sets our co-op policies and rates. Every OPALCO member has the right to vote in each election – regardless of their home  Continue Reading

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 the Community Room at Skagit Valley College,  Continue Reading

Writing Our History Workgroup April 28 Join local authors, researchers and staff from HistoryLink.org to help create local content for the online encyclopedia of Washington State history. A workgroup to facilitate more content on the History Link website has formed. Local writers, historians, and interested parties are invited to attend on Monday, April 28th from  Continue Reading

Island Rec is pleased to announce the main attractions and entertainment for the 24th Annual Children’s Festival. Headlining this year’s festivities, we’ll have Karen Quest, trick roper extraordinaire, whom in 2001, was named the Women’s big loop champion at the Wild West Arts International Convention. She guarantees to bring a fun-filled western comedy act, complete  Continue Reading

The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website at: http://sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office  Continue Reading

Gaining control over finances is one of the most important skills to learn as a business owner or an individual. The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE two-hour workshop entitled “Finance 101” on Orcas Island, on Tuesday, May 6, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Advance registration is required. The workshop course material will  Continue Reading

Get your 2014 Boating season off to a Clean, Fun & Safe start! FREE Vessel Safety Checks Expired Flare Drop-Off Station Man Overboard USCG Demos Fire-Extinguisher Discharge Station In-the-water Self-Correcting Kayak Demos WA State Parks and U.S. Customs Agents Fun Activities for Kids with PFD Panda and Officer Snook Saturday, April 26th at the Port  Continue Reading

Posting this again as it’s getting closer to the event… The San Juan County WSU Master Gardeners present the 2014 Spring Gardening Workshop: Sustainable Gardening in Your Own Backyard with keynote speaker, Erin Bezakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm in Mount Vernon. Erin is an Organic Farmer, Floral Designer, Writer and Popular Blogger, and will  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Cheese invites you to “A Taste of Washington” with Linda Burner Augustine Showcasing the Bounty of the Palouse. Enjoy cheese-focused tapas, regional wine and beer with author Linda Burner Augustine, who will be presenting and signing the cookbook she coauthored “The Crimson Spoon”. More info on that book is available at this  Continue Reading

June Arnold of the SJI Service Scholarship would like to say thanks… Dear Island Neighbors, On behalf of the San Juan Island Service Scholarship Board I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out on March 27th to support our annual Dining for Scholars event. It was wonderful to see  Continue Reading