Topic: Around Here

Super Heroes Fund Movies in the Park!

Written on September 21, 2013 at 12:06 pm, by

FANS, Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec Board presented Island Rec Director Sally Thomsen and Island Rec Board Commissioner Jacquelyn Reiff with a check for $6,300 to fund Island Rec’s Free Movies in the Park Series. In its first full year of operation FANS contributed a total of $8,200 to Island Rec. The additional funds  Continue Reading

IMA Helps Children Explore the Arts

Written on September 21, 2013 at 11:25 am, by

As another school year begins, Friday Harbor students will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of exciting, hands on arts experiences under the guidance of working artists and art educators. The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA) in partnership with local public schools is assuring that, despite drastic cuts in educational funding,  Continue Reading

Fair Says Thanks!

Written on September 20, 2013 at 3:38 pm, by

This message came in from Maddie Ovenell, Fairgrounds and Events Manager for San Juan County… Thank you for supporting the Fair! Thank you to all of YOU, the county residents who participated, bought tickets and enjoyed the Fair. Without your support, there would not be a Fair. A special thank you to all of the  Continue Reading

Call to Support Beast

Written on September 20, 2013 at 5:54 am, by

Desi Whalen of FHHS class of 2011 sends you this announcement and call for support: Hello, Friday Harbor! I’m currently in my Junior year here at Chapman University (Orange, CA), working hard on my Creative Producing for Film degree. It’s been a spectacular journey so far, but this semester I’m working on something truly amazing  Continue Reading

Free Blood Pressure Testing At PIMC

Written on September 20, 2013 at 5:43 am, by

Free blood pressure checking is now available in the lobby at Peace Island Medical Center. A new automatic blood pressure testing station has been donated by Peace Island Volunteers in support of its mission to facilitate local access to healthcare services. All of the funds required to purchase this self-serve kiosk were raised at a  Continue Reading

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

Written on September 20, 2013 at 5:33 am, by

A free library card is your ticket to discover life’s possibilities September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the San Juan Island Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to make sure that community members have the best card in their wallets – a free library card. Resources at  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Food Co-op Cracker Class

Written on September 19, 2013 at 12:32 pm, by

Have you ever wanted to make your own crackers? Check this out! For more information and to register, send an email to: rawesomedelights [@] gmail [.] com or phone: (808) 769-2298

Local Photo Contest – Win a GoPro!

Written on September 19, 2013 at 12:15 pm, by

Wes sent this note over for Crystal Seas inviting you to join in their photo contest and maybe win a GoPro Camera – Looks pretty cool to me! Hi, I know this isn’t “news” … but it is an “update” and might be worthy of mention on the San Juan Update! Crystal Seas is giving away  Continue Reading

SJINHP Receives 2013 America’s Best Idea Grant from NPF

Written on September 19, 2013 at 11:52 am, by

A dozen Spanish-speaking San Juan Island children learned more about the national park in their backyard and about national parks nationwide thanks to a $15,000 grant from the National Park Foundation and a partnership with the San Juan Island Library. San Juan Island National Historical Park was one of 34 national parks across the country  Continue Reading

Two-Room Flat

Written on September 19, 2013 at 5:50 am, by

Jill Urbach shares this email and video trailer for her new book. Check it out, it’s pretty cool!  Hi Tim, I told you at the fair that I’d let you know when the book trailer for my novel Two-Room Flat was finished. Well, it’s ready and up for viewing on YouTube. It was filmed locally  Continue Reading

It’s this Saturday – The Pioneer Festival!

Written on September 19, 2013 at 5:45 am, by

On September 21, 2013 the San Juan Historical Society and Friday Harbor Grange #225, with help from Battery D and the National Park Reenactment Group, will transform the grounds of the San Juan Historical Museum into a Pioneer Festival demonstrating life of the early settlers on San Juan Island. This year visitors may enjoy some  Continue Reading

Raising Rabies Awareness

Written on September 19, 2013 at 5:35 am, by

September 28 is World Rabies Day, a global health observance that seeks to raise awareness about rabies and enhance prevention and control efforts. What is rabies? Rabies is an infectious viral disease that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals. People get rabies from the bite of an animal with rabies. Any wild  Continue Reading

Lifeguard Swim

Written on September 19, 2013 at 5:18 am, by

This email came in from Amy Wynn at the fitness center: Howdy Neighbor! I was wondering if we could get some of the lifeguard swims that we have open to children and families listed on your site. The cost is $5 per person plus tax. Buy a punch card and get 11 swims for the  Continue Reading

First Crossing

Written on September 18, 2013 at 6:00 am, by

Did you know Tom has a new CD out? Here it is in his words… I am happy to announce that my album “First Crossing” is nearly ready for public consumption and is just about completely setup on CD Baby, iTunes and a host of other worldwide distribution sites. The album is an entirely acoustic  Continue Reading

Artist Opening Reception at Gallery 9

Written on September 18, 2013 at 5:39 am, by

“Island Scenes, New Works, Driftwood Lamps” by San Juan Island artist Annie Howell Adams. She is an inspiring painting teacher and has numerous exterior murals at our local ACE Hardware and Roche Harbor. Please join us for her opening reception this Saturday from 4-7 pm at pm at Gallery 9 ! When: 9/21/13 Where: Gallery  Continue Reading

Guitars, Strings and Winds

Written on September 18, 2013 at 5:15 am, by

Guitars, Strings and Winds Highlight CMSJ Concert Take two guitars, two violins, a cello, clarinet, viola and piano— mix them with eight internationally acclaimed classical musicians—and you have the recipe for a charming start to Chamber Music San Juans’ 26th season on Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. at San Juan Community Theatre. CMSJ Artistic  Continue Reading