You may have seen the post yesterday about the upcoming Spike Africa cruise to benefit the Historical Museum. If not, scroll down to check it out (or just click here). That post reminded me that I had something to share with you before my recent 2 week road trip got in the way. Schooners North  Continue Reading

From This Desk: A Reflection on Thomas Jefferson in Three Acts, directed by Helen Machin-Smith, will be presented in San Juan Community Theatre’s Gubelman Theatre Thursday through Sunday, September 26-29. Playwright and islander Don Pollard moves the audiences into the study of the third President of the United States for a close-up chat that takes  Continue Reading

Hobbes has been off doing other things during the busy Summer Season, but now it appears he may be back… Here’s a new one from him for you to try out on all that Salmon you picked up (or are going to pick up). Oven poached salmon and tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil. This  Continue Reading

Meet Frank Mulcahy, Director of San Juan County Public Works and Wayne Haefele, Director of Public Works for the Town of Friday Harbor, to tour and learn about the public works departments on San Juan Island. Meet and park at the county Public Works main office, 915 Spring St. Length is 3 miles round trip.  Continue Reading

Sunday, September 29, 12:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. A benefit for the San Juan Historical Museum The San Juan Island Historical Museum announces an afternoon sail aboard the famous Spike Africa wooden schooner on Sunday, September 29th, from 12:45 pm to 3:45pm, with all proceeds benefiting the Historical Museum. Tickets are $50 per person, and  Continue Reading

Join us for this fun and informative workshop and learn basic steps to make your own rain garden. Learn how to design, build, plant, and maintain a rain garden, and take home free plants! Sunday, Sept. 29th, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Roche Harbor Resort Marina Please register by email at: info [@] sjislandscd  Continue Reading

Island ARTS League invites you to the Annual IAL Art Show. There are 25 works of art on display including sculpture, carved glass, encaustic, oils, acrylics, watercolors and more. Enjoy refreshments and mingle with art lovers and the artists at this reception. The Art Show will be hung in the lobby of the Community Theater  Continue Reading

In The Event Of The Unthinkable: An Oil Spill in our Waters The communities of the Northwest Straits region are keenly interested in planning for the potential of an oil spill in our marine waters. Industry groups, tribes, state, local, and federal agencies regularly conduct oil spill response drills. The average citizen, however, is not  Continue Reading

San Juan Nature Institute is holding an evening reception from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, September 28, 2013 to celebrate 19 years of educational programs that encourage active learning and stewardship. The venue is the beautifully renovated Brickworks on Nichols Street in Friday Harbor and chef Farhad who is catering the event promises  Continue Reading

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it is a time for our community to come together and build awareness and a partnership to end family and relationship violence. Domestic violence touches every person in our community and society as a whole; it violates a person’s dignity, safety, and basic human rights. Join with Domestic Violence  Continue Reading

The San Juan County Economic Development Council will offer a FREE workshop on business & occupation taxes, for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The class will be presented by Shannon Hugel of the Washington State Department of Revenue, on Wednesday, October 2nd from 10:30 a.m. until noon, with one-on-one consultations until 1 p.m. This fact-filled workshop  Continue Reading

Recently, Governor Jay Inslee appointed Diane Martindale to the Washington State Arts Commission (ARTSWA). This is a three-year appointment and the first time someone from San Juan County has been on the commission. Diane serves as the chair of the Art Committee for the San Juan Island Public Library, on the board of the Island  Continue Reading

Happy Equinox! Join us this fall for two work parties the ongoing Garry oak habitat project on Cady Mountain. Sunday, September 29 Sunday, October 27 Noon – 4pm These “work parties” are opportunities to learn more about unique island ecology, meet other islanders, and enjoy spending time on the preserve! Please RSVP for details on  Continue Reading

It is officially Fall today, and the weather is wanting us to know that. Time to pick up all that loose stuff in the yard and secure it. Maybe go make sure your boat is moored securely. Here is a report from the National Weather Service. A strong, but fast-moving storm will bring wet and  Continue Reading

With the fire danger beginning to wane, San Juan County’s fire services are preparing to change the fire risk from “Moderate” to “Low”. With the risk of a damaging wildland fire diminishing, burn permits will be available beginning Tuesday, October 1st. “Residential” permits allow for a fire up to ten feet in diameter. The permit  Continue Reading

This Week’s Preview Film – A Taste of the Film Festival On Tuesday, September 24 at 7 pm come view Visions of Mustang, the weekly documentary offering from the Friday Harbor Film Festival at the FHFF office (10 First St., next door to The Toy Box. Admission is by donation, including free popcorn. Seating is  Continue Reading