SJCT sends along an update about their current fundraising campaign. San Juan Community Theatre is launching a campaign to raise $15,000 to resolve a major safety issue in its orchestra pit. The SJCT orchestra pit needs a safety net to protect musicians in the pit and performers, volunteers, and staff on the stage. Unfortunately, there  Continue Reading

The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor shares a look at the adoptable animal of the week — Phillip, a two-year-old domestic shorthair. An island boy, through and through, Phillip loves the outdoors. He grew up on Lopez, and although he and his brother did not get along, we find him to be quite a  Continue Reading

The organizers of the Summer Film Series at San Juan Community Theatre send along a preview of this week’s film. The showing starts at 7 p.m. Admission is pay-what-you-can. For this season only, fresh popcorn is available for free. Hive Drama (Albanian with English subtitles) — not rated Run time: 1 hours, 25 minutes Hive  Continue Reading

Lake Kennedy McCulloch in Friday Harbor is looking for an Office Administrator to work 32-40 hours per week. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.

The faint smell of diesel still hung in the air at sunset yesterday evening on the west side, following the sinking of the 49-foot fishing vessel Aleutian Isle on Saturday afternoon. The vessel — now located roughly 150 feet below the surface — was carrying an estimated 2,600 gallons of diesel and oil. This Seattle  Continue Reading

The Historical Society shares details about the multi-phase rehabilitation project of the Pioneer Cabin located at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. In the early 1920s, when the San Juan County Fairgrounds were being developed, it was proposed that a log cabin be built to commemorate the role of early Euro-American families in the settlement of  Continue Reading

Rotary Club of the San Juan Islands shares a reminder about tomorrow’s car show and fundraiser at San Juan Vineyard. This year’s San Juan Island Concours car show is alive and well after a two-year hiatus, with classic cars and custom vehicles on display at San Juan Vineyard from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on  Continue Reading

The Mullis Center sends along news about their popular nutrition program. To help respond to the increased need of accessible nutrition for our island’s seniors, the Mullis Center has launched a campaign to raise $5,000 to help with the ever-rising operating costs it takes to make its essential Senior Nutrition program work. The increase in  Continue Reading

Here’s the lineup for today’s farmers market, which includes six farms from San Juan and Lopez islands. There’s a multi-family garage and estate sale taking place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at 4859 Westside Rd. Friends of the Library’s summer book sale happens today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking  Continue Reading

Long-time island nonprofit Hospice of San Juan sends along an update about their upcoming fundraiser. Hospice of San Juan, which has served San Juan Island residents with volunteer hospice services since 1985, is embarking upon a new wave of fundraising for volunteer training. Volunteers were last trained prior to the COVID pandemic, and in the  Continue Reading

The Food Bank shares an update about upcoming improvements to their facility. The Friday Harbor Food Bank starts their expansion and exterior restoration project this week by breaking ground for the expanded storefront. This project will create more storage space, better customer service opportunities, as well as providing more privacy for customers and more coverage  Continue Reading

SJIPC shares a look at the many initiatives taking place at their County Fair booth this year. The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition is excited to offer its signature event at the San Juan County Fair — making a free healthy message t-shirt. This year’s theme — “Grow the Good!” — highlights the positive already  Continue Reading

For the first time in three years, San Juan Islanders will get together in person next week for four days of community celebration, education, and entertainment at the San Juan County Fair. To help translate that community spirit into action in the weeks and months that follow, the San Juan Island Community Foundation is preparing  Continue Reading