Topic: Around Here

Local Kids Make Good Video

Written on January 16, 2014 at 4:58 pm, by

Do you recognize any kids and landmarks in this video? I heard that this was done with the help of local kids to raise money for the public school’s art program. Way to go kids! Good looking vid! The band Kris Orlowski is one of the bands mentioned in yesterday’s post about the upcoming concert  Continue Reading

Small Town Survey III

Written on January 16, 2014 at 1:04 pm, by

Note, this is not the Sunshine Alley Survey (in case you came to the Update looking for that). That survey can be found HERE. But for today’s Small Town Survey, just for fun we’re tossing this out there for you to chime in on it. Was talking about this in a conversation last week and  Continue Reading

Special School District Meeting

Written on January 16, 2014 at 12:13 pm, by

This just in from Maude over at the School District office… The San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 3:00 pm in the District Office. The purpose of the meeting is to review the lease between the San Juan Island School District and  Continue Reading

Howard Homestead Barn Concert

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

It’s a concert here on San Juan featuring Seattle artists Motopony and Kris Orlowski. February 8th at 7pm Held at the Historic Howard Homestead Barn off of Cattle Point Rd. This Barn show is in celebration of Kris Orlowski’s Believer album, and the collaborative efforts of Motopony’s Daniel Blue’s co-direction of The Believer video. The  Continue Reading

Downrigger Building Demolition

Written on January 15, 2014 at 5:44 pm, by

The Port of Friday Harbor’s insurance company recently concluded their analysis of the Spring Street Landing Building. The Port Commission unanimously voted to approve the Notice to Proceed on the demolition of the building, as soon as possible. The Port’s contractor, MEM Enterprises, is tentatively scheduled to begin demolition on Tuesday, Jan. 21st. This date  Continue Reading

Roadway Signs Being Upgraded

Written on January 15, 2014 at 5:40 pm, by

Upgraded Traffic Signs Being Installed on San Juan Island In mid-January, San Juan County Public Works will begin installing new Regulatory and Warning signs on San Juan Island’s county roads. Regulatory signs include Stop, Yield, and Speed Limit signs. Warning signs include Turn/Curve, Pedestrian Warning, School Bus Stop Ahead, and Chevron signs. Why do we  Continue Reading

Sunshine Alley Urban Design Project

Written on January 15, 2014 at 11:13 am, by

Here is some news from the Town of Friday Harbor’s Website. The Town would like your input on this. Please check out the survey when you have some time and try to complete it within the next week if you can. Lots of questions there, but your input is vital to the success of this  Continue Reading

Alice! Alice! and Alice!

Written on January 15, 2014 at 6:00 am, by

Friday Harbor High School Drama Group Presents: Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland A play in two acts by Anne Coulter Martens Directed by Jane Maxwell Campbell Alice! Alice! And Alice! When The Friday Harbor High School Drama Group brings this slightly more cartoon-like version of the adventures of Alice and the looking glass to the  Continue Reading

It’s all happening at the library, this week…

Written on January 15, 2014 at 5:55 am, by

First, it’s “Literary Salon with Laurie Orton” – Better than a book club, it’s a chance to talk with friends old and new about books and authors, themes and ideas. Join us for refreshments and refreshing talk! Thursday, January 16th, at 7pm ++++++++++ Then, “Moving with Intention Pays Off!” with Mariya Masters. Learn and practice  Continue Reading

Early Music at the Grange

Written on January 14, 2014 at 5:50 am, by

This note just came in from Jeffery Cohen who will be performing next week at the grange… Dear Friends, Please join us very soon on Wednesday evening, January 22 when works from the reign of Louis XV (yes, the fifteenth this time) and our first of four 2014 Salish Sea Early Music Festival programs will  Continue Reading

Flood Insurance in the San Juans

Written on January 14, 2014 at 5:47 am, by

Most of the waterfront home owners in the County went through the process of determining if flood insurance is a necessity for their property when they purchased or refinanced. As you may be aware, the majority of our waterfront properties are designated as being in the flood plain as determined by the current Federal Emergency  Continue Reading

The Native Plant Sale is Taking Orders

Written on January 14, 2014 at 5:38 am, by

With the New Year rolled over and the seed catalogues arriving daily in the mailboxes, gardeners are making their to do list for the perfect dream garden. The Master Gardeners of San Juan County have a suggestion: The Annual Native Plant Sale. Nothing is better for the garden, for your environment and the community, or  Continue Reading

Engagement Announcement

Written on January 13, 2014 at 5:55 am, by

Melissa Markel and Blake Guard are elated to announce their engagement. Melissa is the daughter of Marc and Mimi Markel of Houston, Texas and Blake is the son of Rex and Lisa Guard of Friday Harbor, Washington. Both Melissa and Blake recently graduated with Masters degrees in Biomedical Sciences. Melissa is currently in her first  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

Written on January 13, 2014 at 5:41 am, by

Meet Charlie! He’s only been at the shelter a couple of months, but he has completely won our hearts with his goofy, friendly ways. He’s about 7 years old, but still thinks he’s a kitten and loves to play! He’s extremely affectionate and clearly just wants to be near people. He’d love to meet you  Continue Reading

Get to Know Soroptimists Luncheon

Written on January 13, 2014 at 5:32 am, by

Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor…the heart of the community Come get to know us and learn how we create “best for women” in our community…perhaps you will wish to become a member. There is no cost for the luncheon (Downrigger’s famous Chicken Gorgonzola Salad) Please indicate if you prefer a vegetarian salad Saturday, January 18,  Continue Reading

Contra Dance

Written on January 13, 2014 at 5:27 am, by

3rd Saturday Grange Dance, Contra – 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the SJI Grange Hall. Tom and Amy Wimmer from Seattle calling with The Guys: Steve Blum-Anderson and Jay Finkelstein on fiddle and guitar. No partners needed. All dances taught. No experience necessary. $10/person donation (students half price). For more information, call 378-3836.