Topic: Around Here
McKenna Clark is the Animal Protection Society’s volunteer of the month
Written on August 19, 2022 at 12:17 pm, by San Juan Update
APS-FH shares some kind words about their volunteer of the month. The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is pleased to announce McKenna Clark as the APS-FH Volunteer of the Month for August. McKenna has been volunteering with APS-FH since March of 2022. As a student at Friday Harbor High School, we admire her for Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Starr Excavation is hiring an Administrative Assistant
Written on August 19, 2022 at 10:06 am, by Jeff Arnim
Starr Excavation & Septic is looking for an Administrative Assistant to assist with office duties and other administrative tasks. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Notes from the Island — Aug. 19
Written on August 19, 2022 at 9:30 am, by Jeff Arnim
Cask and Schooner will be closing its doors in just over two months — on Saturday, Oct. 15. According to the restaurant’s website, owner Gary Gero needs to retire for health reasons. The business is for sale, and prospective new owners can call 360-739-2053 for more information. Here’s the latest information on the recovery of Continue Reading
San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission agenda for Aug. 19
Written on August 18, 2022 at 3:16 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold a regular meeting on Friday, Aug. 19 at 8:30 a.m. Items up for discussion or action at Friday’s meeting include: General public comments Chair and Commissioners report Partner update – Angela Anderson, San Juan Preservation Trust County Council update – Christine Minney Director’s report – Continue Reading
County Council statement on Charter Review Commission ballot measures
Written on August 18, 2022 at 12:09 pm, by San Juan Update
The County Council sends along a brief statement about the four proposed charter amendments that will appear on the November ballot following a court decision earlier this week. The San Juan County Council voted [on Wednesday] to forward the four proposed Charter Review Commission ballot measures to the Auditor for placement on the November ballot. Continue Reading
Quilting Guild raising funds for comfort quilts
Written on August 18, 2022 at 10:28 am, by San Juan Update
The Rainshadow Quilting Arts Guild shares news about their County Fair fundraising efforts. A handmade quilt, made with love by neighbors and friends, is like a hug that can be given over and over. Rainshadow Quilting Arts Guild members create and provide approximately 75 quilts a year to children, veterans, cancer patients, and others. It Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Friday Harbor Labs is hiring a part-time Maintenance Tech
Written on August 18, 2022 at 9:08 am, by Jeff Arnim
The University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Marine Laboratories is looking for a Maintenance Tech to work a variable schedule, up to 20 hours per week. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
County seeks public input on commercial composting
Written on August 17, 2022 at 2:51 pm, by San Juan Update
The County shares news about a survey running through the end of the month related to commercial composting in the islands. San Juan County is exploring how to best implement commercial composting for residents and businesses in the Islands, and we need your help. The County’s Solid Waste Program has created a survey to gauge Continue Reading
Sam Garson receives Fulbright award
Written on August 17, 2022 at 2:27 pm, by San Juan Update
The San Juan Island School District shares great news about a prestigious award received by one of the teachers at Friday Harbor High School. The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased to announce that Sam Garson of Friday Harbor High School has received a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Continue Reading
Island Haven Animal Sanctuary raising money for veterinary care and medications for sanctuary animals
Written on August 17, 2022 at 10:34 am, by San Juan Update
Island Haven shares news about their County Fair fundraising campaign. Glo and Tallulah require medication for their Cushing’s Disease that amounts to $2,500 per year, and Bailey, Hans and Ruby need pain medication for their arthritis that costs $2,000 per year. Then there are vaccinations, preventative parasite medications, dental exams and filing (horses’ teeth continue Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Aug. 17
Written on August 17, 2022 at 8:45 am, by Jeff Arnim
The 2022 San Juan County Fair starts today at 11 a.m. It’s open until 9 p.m. tonight. Daily passes are $15 for adults; $10 for active military, seniors, and youth; and kids five and under get in free. You can purchase tickets at the gate or on the Fairgrounds website. There’s a lot of community Continue Reading
SJIMA’s Afghanistan speaker series continues on Wednesday
Written on August 16, 2022 at 9:13 am, by San Juan Update
The San Juan Islands Art Museum shares news about this week’s guest speaker. The Life of My Choice: 21 Years in Kabul is the second event in the Ask Us About Afghanistan series at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art. Marnie Gustavson, a tireless activist for women and children in Afghanistan, will be presenting Continue Reading
Women’s Fund kicks off summer membership drive
Written on August 16, 2022 at 7:56 am, by San Juan Update
The SJI Women’s Fund shares news about their recent accomplishments and their upcoming membership drive. The San Juan Island Women’s Fund is a pooled donor-advised fund managed by the San Juan Island Community Foundation. Together, the members are making a difference for local nonprofits by awarding grants to support critical projects that enrich our island Continue Reading
McKenna Clark is the Animal Protection Society’s volunteer of the month
Written on August 19, 2022 at 12:17 pm, by San Juan Update
APS-FH shares some kind words about their volunteer of the month. The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is pleased to announce McKenna Clark as the APS-FH Volunteer of the Month for August. McKenna has been volunteering with APS-FH since March of 2022. As a student at Friday Harbor High School, we admire her for Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Starr Excavation is hiring an Administrative Assistant
Written on August 19, 2022 at 10:06 am, by Jeff Arnim
Starr Excavation & Septic is looking for an Administrative Assistant to assist with office duties and other administrative tasks. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Notes from the Island — Aug. 19
Written on August 19, 2022 at 9:30 am, by Jeff Arnim
Cask and Schooner will be closing its doors in just over two months — on Saturday, Oct. 15. According to the restaurant’s website, owner Gary Gero needs to retire for health reasons. The business is for sale, and prospective new owners can call 360-739-2053 for more information. Here’s the latest information on the recovery of Continue Reading
San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission agenda for Aug. 19
Written on August 18, 2022 at 3:16 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold a regular meeting on Friday, Aug. 19 at 8:30 a.m. Items up for discussion or action at Friday’s meeting include: General public comments Chair and Commissioners report Partner update – Angela Anderson, San Juan Preservation Trust County Council update – Christine Minney Director’s report – Continue Reading
County Council statement on Charter Review Commission ballot measures
Written on August 18, 2022 at 12:09 pm, by San Juan Update
The County Council sends along a brief statement about the four proposed charter amendments that will appear on the November ballot following a court decision earlier this week. The San Juan County Council voted [on Wednesday] to forward the four proposed Charter Review Commission ballot measures to the Auditor for placement on the November ballot. Continue Reading
Quilting Guild raising funds for comfort quilts
Written on August 18, 2022 at 10:28 am, by San Juan Update
The Rainshadow Quilting Arts Guild shares news about their County Fair fundraising efforts. A handmade quilt, made with love by neighbors and friends, is like a hug that can be given over and over. Rainshadow Quilting Arts Guild members create and provide approximately 75 quilts a year to children, veterans, cancer patients, and others. It Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Friday Harbor Labs is hiring a part-time Maintenance Tech
Written on August 18, 2022 at 9:08 am, by Jeff Arnim
The University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Marine Laboratories is looking for a Maintenance Tech to work a variable schedule, up to 20 hours per week. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
County seeks public input on commercial composting
Written on August 17, 2022 at 2:51 pm, by San Juan Update
The County shares news about a survey running through the end of the month related to commercial composting in the islands. San Juan County is exploring how to best implement commercial composting for residents and businesses in the Islands, and we need your help. The County’s Solid Waste Program has created a survey to gauge Continue Reading
Sam Garson receives Fulbright award
Written on August 17, 2022 at 2:27 pm, by San Juan Update
The San Juan Island School District shares great news about a prestigious award received by one of the teachers at Friday Harbor High School. The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased to announce that Sam Garson of Friday Harbor High School has received a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Continue Reading
Island Haven Animal Sanctuary raising money for veterinary care and medications for sanctuary animals
Written on August 17, 2022 at 10:34 am, by San Juan Update
Island Haven shares news about their County Fair fundraising campaign. Glo and Tallulah require medication for their Cushing’s Disease that amounts to $2,500 per year, and Bailey, Hans and Ruby need pain medication for their arthritis that costs $2,000 per year. Then there are vaccinations, preventative parasite medications, dental exams and filing (horses’ teeth continue Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Aug. 17
Written on August 17, 2022 at 8:45 am, by Jeff Arnim
The 2022 San Juan County Fair starts today at 11 a.m. It’s open until 9 p.m. tonight. Daily passes are $15 for adults; $10 for active military, seniors, and youth; and kids five and under get in free. You can purchase tickets at the gate or on the Fairgrounds website. There’s a lot of community Continue Reading
SJIMA’s Afghanistan speaker series continues on Wednesday
Written on August 16, 2022 at 9:13 am, by San Juan Update
The San Juan Islands Art Museum shares news about this week’s guest speaker. The Life of My Choice: 21 Years in Kabul is the second event in the Ask Us About Afghanistan series at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art. Marnie Gustavson, a tireless activist for women and children in Afghanistan, will be presenting Continue Reading
Women’s Fund kicks off summer membership drive
Written on August 16, 2022 at 7:56 am, by San Juan Update
The SJI Women’s Fund shares news about their recent accomplishments and their upcoming membership drive. The San Juan Island Women’s Fund is a pooled donor-advised fund managed by the San Juan Island Community Foundation. Together, the members are making a difference for local nonprofits by awarding grants to support critical projects that enrich our island Continue Reading