Topic: Around Here

Open Today 10am – 2pm

Written on December 31, 2013 at 5:39 am, by

Just got a note from Gail and Randy at Cotton Cotton Cotton to share with you… Hey Tim, Would you mind mentioning in the Update that Cotton Cotton Cotton will be open Tuesday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and then closed January 1 through February 9th? We will be looking forward to bringing you lots  Continue Reading

Farmers Market

Written on December 31, 2013 at 5:33 am, by

Don’t forget, the San Juan Island Farmers Market continues through the winter on the first Saturdays of January, February, and March at Brickworks. 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, with fresh local produce, cheese, meat, prepared foods, crafts, music, and more. See you there!

Friday Harbor Film Festival

Written on December 30, 2013 at 5:50 am, by

Dates have been secured for the 2nd annual Friday Harbor Film Festival – It will be held over Veteran’s Day Weekend, Nov. 7th, 8th & 9th, 2014. All the venues will be the same and more information will be forthcoming in the next few weeks. In the meantime, you can check out their Tuesday Night Films  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

Written on December 30, 2013 at 5:35 am, by

This beautiful young lady is, “Rosie”, a charming Labrador/Cattle Dog mix. She’s just had her first birthday in November, but was raised around older dogs, so has a nice, calm demeanor. She is very friendly and well-mannered and gets along nicely with other dogs. She’s great on a leash and loves to retrieve tennis balls.  Continue Reading

Studio Grand Opening Party

Written on December 30, 2013 at 5:28 am, by

Come enjoy complimentary mini-classes and demonstrations. Meet The Studio owners and instructors Jacquelyn Reiff and Jennifer Horn, enjoy a special treat from Coho Restaurant and ring in the New Year with island friends. The best part is, we will be offering special promotions on our services, giveaways and 20% off our selection of ToeSox, SOLOW  Continue Reading

Thanks from the Cheese Shop

Written on December 30, 2013 at 5:14 am, by

The friendly folks over at the new cheese shop want to say thanks and show you their appreciation with some special offers for the end of the year: Thank you for an incredible first season, Friday Harbor! Join us for 15% off Liquids for Locals + 25% off Cheese and Merchandise! All Locals (real and  Continue Reading

Grounded

Written on December 28, 2013 at 2:57 pm, by

Rob Simpson invites you to this Month’s Conscientious Projector movie on Monday… Hello Holiday Islanders, Next Monday’s screening (December 30th at 7 pm) shows us what happened to the people of Haines, Alaska when they became “grounded.” Haines is a lot like San Juan Island in winter… somewhat isolated … only a lot colder. So,  Continue Reading

Midnight in New York

Written on December 27, 2013 at 1:09 pm, by

This looks pretty cool right here – Celebrate New Years Eve Early – Dinner and Wine Pairing and be done when it’s the new year in New York, Three Hours Early! Good idea Mike! Early New Year’s Eve Dinner Special It’s a 5 Course Wine Pairing Dinner: Strawberry Basil Soup – Sparkling Cider Not Chicken Drum  Continue Reading

Remaining 34 Acres Transferred to Park

Written on December 27, 2013 at 5:48 am, by

The conservation and addition of the former Webb property to San Juan Island National Historical Park was completed December 20 when The Conservation Fund transferred the remaining 34 acres to the park, announced superintendent Lee Taylor. The National Park Service (NPS) acquired the first portion of the 70-acre property last March from The Conservation Fund  Continue Reading

60,000 Satisfied Visitors

Written on December 27, 2013 at 5:40 am, by

More than 60,000 satisfied visitors crossed the thresholds of San Juan National Historical Park’s visitor centers in 2013, the most recorded in the 47-year history of the park, according to Mike Vouri, the park’s chief of interpretation and visitor services. This figure does not include those visitors who don’t enter the visitor centers. Traffic counters  Continue Reading

It’s Date Night Again

Written on December 27, 2013 at 5:33 am, by

To celebrate the Holidays, we are introducing Date Night at San Juan Island Cheese! Share the Magic of the Holidays with someone special this Friday, 12-27, from 5 to 7:00 pm. Enjoy cheese and wine and/or cheese cake and port. Date, or Double Date! Reservations recommended, so give us a call. Richard Daly Cheesemonger San  Continue Reading

FALSTAFF on HD December 29

Written on December 26, 2013 at 5:41 am, by

Falstaff has returned to the Metropolitan Opera in a new production conducted by an undisputed master of the Verdi classic. On Sunday, December 29 at 2:00 p.m., Friday Harbor gets its chance to see the acclaimed opera during The Met: Live in HD showing at San Juan Community Theatre. Music Director James Levine, after a  Continue Reading

Happy Holidays!

Written on December 25, 2013 at 12:01 am, by

That Glow in the Sky

Written on December 24, 2013 at 5:32 am, by

If you’re seeing a glow in the evening sky up toward the Fairgrounds from town, it just might be the lights on one of these houses. Maybe. This first one is really cool and the photo doesn’t do it justice at all. It’s on Grover St. (the road to the elementary school off of Argyle),  Continue Reading

Overman Family Christmas Concert

Written on December 23, 2013 at 5:25 am, by

You may have seen posters for this event around town – Take note: The original poster had the time listed as 6 p.m. for this concert. It is actually at 7 p.m.

Pet of the Week

Written on December 23, 2013 at 5:20 am, by

Meet Bess Truman! She is one of four “first ladies” from a litter that came to the shelter a few months ago as kittens. Eleanor, Jackie and Mamie have all gone to good homes and poor Bess remains at the shelter waiting to meet her new family… She is a small girl of about 9  Continue Reading