Topic: Around Here

Great News from Island Stage Left!

Written on April 17, 2014 at 1:52 pm, by

Just heard this from Helen, they are home and Dan is resting and doing well. Here it is in Helen’s words… Update and thanks to all for your positive thoughts and prayers. Dan and I are home! The operation went very well. I was told to be prepared for 2 – 6 hour wait, but  Continue Reading

Spring Street Deli

Written on April 17, 2014 at 5:55 am, by

People have been talking around town about where they’re moving. Some said here; some said there; some said they were going to open up down at Cannery Landing by the ferry dock. I popped in to talk to them and get the scoop and here it is, straight from Laura. Wanna know where they’re moving?  Continue Reading

“Momenta” at the Library, Saturday

Written on April 17, 2014 at 5:50 am, by

Tragedy of the Commons Documentaries screens “Momenta.” Saturday, April 19 at 7pm Join host Ken Crawbuck for another topical film, this time produced locally. It examines increased coal transport in Puget Sound and the consequences. “That coal has to stay in the ground. You can’t make the math of climate change work if you get  Continue Reading

Good Time to Fly Kenmore Air

Written on April 17, 2014 at 5:43 am, by

Just got the info from Kenmore on their Spring Seat Sale. If you’re traveling to/from Seattle in the next month, check this out… Spring Seat Sale for travel through June 16 Kenmore Air, a local Seattle-area seaplane and wheel-plane airline announced their annual Spring Seat Sale on flights between Seattle and the San Juan Islands,  Continue Reading

Island Inn Hiring

Written on April 17, 2014 at 5:39 am, by

I heard that they’ve got some positions open and they’re looking to hire some people over at the Island Inn at 123 West St. (that’s the building on the bluff overlooking Spring Street Landing and the harbor). Here’s their official announcement: While many of us think that the modern complex of buildings spanning from Front  Continue Reading

Measles Update #10

Written on April 17, 2014 at 5:25 am, by

Currently there are a total of six (6) cases of measles on San Juan Island, a Kitsap County resident diagnosed with measles was contagious during his stay in Friday Harbor, and one additional case is under investigation. Current information indicates that exposures in Friday Harbor took place as late as April 8th at numerous locations. This means local  Continue Reading

Holy Week

Written on April 16, 2014 at 5:51 pm, by

It’s the week leading up to Easter and here are some events from local churches that you may be interested in: Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church: Maundy Thursday, April 17th – Remembering Jesus’ last meal with his disciples, we will gather at 5:00 PM to join in a soup supper. At 6:00 PM we will celebrate  Continue Reading

Hands on with Wet Feet

Written on April 16, 2014 at 5:55 am, by

Spring Street International School Inland Ocean Studies Program It was just over a year ago that President Obama proclaimed Washington State’s San Juan Islands “a refuge of scientific and historic treasures and a classroom for generations of Americans.” In line with these educational ideals, Spring Street International School (SSIS) in Friday Harbor has launched Inland  Continue Reading

Clean and Green Project

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

Here’s a note from our local food Co-op… Volunteers Needed at the Co-op The first phase of the expansion announced by the Board at the San Juan Food Co-op’s Annual Membership Meeting last month will begin in mid-May when we start preparing the space at the back of the building which used to be a  Continue Reading

Cattle Point Road Realignment Open House scheduled April 21

Written on April 16, 2014 at 5:40 am, by

San Juan Islanders can view the latest design, ask questions and provide comments for the Cattle Point Road Realignment project during an open house scheduled from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday April 21 at the Mullis Center, 589 Nash St., in Friday Harbor. The open house, conducted by San Juan County, will also include representatives  Continue Reading

Kindergarten Registration

Written on April 16, 2014 at 5:10 am, by

Friday Harbor Elementary School welcomes the Kindergarten class of 2014-2015! Registration for next year’s Kindergarten class will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 22nd and 23rd in the school office. Parents who wish to enroll their children for the 2014-2015 Kindergarten session should call the school to set an appointment. To be eligible, students  Continue Reading

K Pod Returns

Written on April 15, 2014 at 5:59 am, by

Here’s a photo Captain Hobbes sent over on Sunday. He says K-Pod returned. Thanks for the awesome photo Hobbes!

Flea Market Coming Up

Written on April 15, 2014 at 5:50 am, by

The annual Flea and Craft Market is coming up on Saturday, April 26th, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you haven’t already, and if you have some stuff to sell, now would be a good time to get in touch with them over at the Fair office and tell them you want a booth.  Continue Reading

Annual Park Clean Up!

Written on April 15, 2014 at 5:40 am, by

Come One, Come All! Whether you’re young or old, or somewhere in between, there’s an important clean up task that will fit you perfectly. Bring a pair of work gloves with you and we’ll supply tools and snacks. No matter how much or little time you have, it will be greatly appreciated! Sunday, April 27,  Continue Reading

Live Life Well: Culinary Education at Brickworks

Written on April 15, 2014 at 5:35 am, by

Spring and Summer Dinner Inspiration with Linda Burner Augustine, Friday, April 25th This culinary event is presented by the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild as part of its ongoing Live Life Well: Culinary Education Series. Join Linda as she demonstrates recipes from her seasonally based cooking blog “A Year at the Table” and her recently  Continue Reading

NIA Joy Workshop

Written on April 15, 2014 at 4:59 am, by

Cynthia Burke is happy to bring a NIA workshop to XYZ movement arts. Sommer will be leading the workshop being held on April 26th from 2:00 to 4:30 PM. Please contact Sommer at sommer [@] islandjoywellness [.] com or (425) 891-7264 to register. More info at this link (PDF). Deadline has been extended so register  Continue Reading