Topic: Around Here

Cheese Shop Open

Written on April 3, 2014 at 5:40 am, by

San Juan Island Cheese, is open again as well after a much needed Winter’s break. Here’s a note from Hannah about their party coming up on Friday… We’ve spent so many weeks being closed, we thought it’d be fun to do a Grand Reopening Party. We are planning on hosting another “Liquids for Locals” event  Continue Reading

Note from Island Stage Left

Written on April 3, 2014 at 5:27 am, by

Just got this note from Helen about the play starting this week, and also about actor housing for the summer… Hello all, Just so that you are clear with our slightly different schedule on this show (“Red” showing Apr. 3 thru 27 at the Fairgrounds) : Apart from the usual Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30,  Continue Reading

Room Still Available for Authentic Workshop

Written on April 3, 2014 at 5:20 am, by

Just a quick reminder and a heads up from Suzie… What does it take to live an authentic life? There are still a few seats available in an upcoming workshop, in which Suzie Thomas will lead an exploration in such questions as, Which do you most often express: ego-story or authentic nature? What is “Ego”  Continue Reading

Got a Time-Sensitive Permit Application?

Written on April 3, 2014 at 5:15 am, by

County Needs to Hear From People with Pending Time-Sensitive Permit Applications With the new CAO regulations taking effect March 31, the County’s Community Development and Planning Department received a large volume of building permit submissions just ahead of that date. According to Building Official John Geniuch, many of those applications were submitted well ahead of  Continue Reading

Second Tuesday Film Festival

Written on April 2, 2014 at 7:37 pm, by

Editor’s note – This is being posted again with Time, Date and Location information after a sharp eyed Update reader called that out… The third film in our series is HAPPY, a movie which “takes us on a journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the slums of Kolkata in search of what really makes  Continue Reading

More Volunteers Needed

Written on April 2, 2014 at 10:15 am, by

Call for Children’s Festival Volunteers! Island Rec is currently seeking volunteers to help out with the 24th Annual Children’s Festival! We’ve got a great line-up of entertainment and activity providers to reflect this year’s festival theme: Wild Wild West! Still needed are lots of volunteers to help this event run smoothly. Many hands make light  Continue Reading

Look Who’s Back!

Written on April 2, 2014 at 5:59 am, by

They’re open again after taking a break for the winter – Friday Harbor Seafoods down at the Port Docks. And now, fresh and in stock they have Salmon, Steelhead, Halibut and other bottom fish among other tasty things… Mmmmmm! Shellfish is coming in on Thursday. And if you’ve never tried their smoked salmon… you’re missing  Continue Reading

Beautiful You Fashion Show this Weekend

Written on April 2, 2014 at 5:45 am, by

Second annual Beautiful You Fashion Show Celebrating diversity in fashion and women The Pavilion at Roche Harbor Resort Sunday, April 6, 2014 At 2:00pm Tickets are $20.00 For tickets call 378-8680 or purchase from participating shops (see below) Proceeds benefit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of the San Juan Islands (DVSAS) (A non-profit serving  Continue Reading

Stone Boat

Written on April 2, 2014 at 5:44 am, by

Here is part VIII in our continuing monthly history series from the San Juan Historical Museum… Agriculture on this island is not only about growing crops, but also about moving rocks. In this vintage photo, we see two fine draft horses whose strength was required to pull a “stone boat” full of glacial rocks. Rocks  Continue Reading

Public Hearing on Road Vacation

Written on April 2, 2014 at 5:31 am, by

Notice of Public Hearing on Road Vacation – Cattle Point on San Juan Island Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a proposal by San Juan County to vacate a portion of the existing Cattle Point Road from approximately MP 7.35 to approximately MP 8.55.  Continue Reading

Introduction to Pilates Mat

Written on April 1, 2014 at 12:01 pm, by

Jacquelyn over at The Studio announces a class they’ll be offering soon… Just thought I would drop you a line to let you know that Jennifer and I will be teaching an Introduction to Pilates 6 week session at The Studio. Since our opening in December, we have received many questions about what is Pilates?  Continue Reading

Battlefield Hosts FREE Music Workshop Before Concert

Written on April 1, 2014 at 5:59 am, by

Friday Harbor’s favorite Scottish friends and their “Forward with Scotland’s Past” motto return to San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, April 4—their 15th island visit since the early 1990s. And this time, Battlefield Band will share more of how they work their musical magic. A free workshop for all ages will be held in the  Continue Reading

Drift Cards Update

Written on April 1, 2014 at 5:50 am, by

To keep up with the ongoing story of the drift card drops that took place on the 25th anniversary of the nasty spill that we do not ever want in our waters… Listen to the Free Speech Radio News report at this link. See the locator map for those cards already found and reported (keep  Continue Reading

Adult Co-Ed Summer Softball

Written on April 1, 2014 at 5:45 am, by

The crack of the bat, the pop of a mitt, the Umpire calling “YOU’RE OUT!” – Summer Softball is just around the corner. Register your team now for the Island Rec adult co-ed softball league. This slow pitch league plays games on Tuesdays, June – August. Register your team by April 17, $433. Mandatory Captains  Continue Reading

Call for Spring Flea Market Vendors

Written on April 1, 2014 at 5:13 am, by

Calling all vendors for the Spring Flea Market at the San Juan County Fairgrounds! The market will be held on Saturday, April 26th. This is an opportunity for vendors of all types including: food vendors, crafters and artists, community organizations looking to fundraise, and family and friends cleaning house. The Fairgrounds Flea Markets are always  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

Written on March 31, 2014 at 5:53 am, by

Dewey is a perfect gentleman in every way. He’s about 3-years old and has the sweetest disposition ever. Dewey is declawed on his front paws. Sadly, he is a classic example of what happens when people choose to have a cat declawed. Dewey is very shy and withdrawn at first like the vast majority of  Continue Reading