San Juan Community Theatre’s Family Theatre takes on a holiday classic with a twist in its upcoming production of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Auditions for the November play are being held on Monday and Tuesday, September 16 and 17 at 3:30 p.m. in the Whittier Theatre. Director Penelope Haskew will be casting up  Continue Reading

National Park Service fire crews plan to conduct two prescribed fires on the American camp prairie and another on the southwest slope of Young Hill between September 11 and mid-October, weather permitting, announced Superintendent Lee Taylor. The American Camp fires will target a half acre north of the Redoubt Road and 4.5 acres on the  Continue Reading

This beautiful young lady is “Cashmere” and she was brought to the shelter a few months ago with her three adorable kittens. Since then she has decided to forgo motherhood for a more suitable lifestyle and would love to find a home where she will be loved and doted on. Cashmere is very affectionate and  Continue Reading

San Juan Community Theatre’s free OnBook! Readers Theatre series centers on women leaders in the play, SEVEN, on Monday and Tuesday, September 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. In 2006 seven award-winning playwrights joined together to create a documentary theatre piece for Vital Voices Global Partnership whose President, Alyse Nelson, then connected them with seven  Continue Reading

The Soroptimist Cancer Transportation Fund provided $16,998 for ferry tickets for cancer patients and their caregivers in the recently completed 2012-2013 fiscal year. Twenty-two clients received help from the fund in this time. This is the tenth year that fund has operated, providing ferry tickets to cancer patients and their caregivers living on San Juan  Continue Reading

Daniel Himebaugh-Pacific Legal Foundation Roger Stark-Washington Policy Center Friday Sept 13, 6:00PM Forum Eastsound Fire Hall, Orcas Island- Sponsored by the Orcas Eagle Forum Sat Sept 14, 6:00PM Potluck and 6:30PM Forum, San Juan Historical Museum- Sponsored by the San Juan County Republicans Volunteers needed for speaker lodging, set up and clean up SJI bring  Continue Reading

The Master Gardener Fair Design Committee for 2013 wish to extend heartfelt thanks to the many folks who gave of their time, materials, and expertise, making our presence at the fair this year a footloose joy for all who passed our way. There were the demonstrations ranging from good and bad bug ID to composting  Continue Reading

A new Beginning Marimba class is starting soon.  It will be held on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:00 starting September 12.  No experience is necessary for the class and a personal instrument is not needed.  The Fall session is 11 weeks for a cost of $110. Learn something new this Fall and meet new friends!  It’s  Continue Reading

Ed. note: This has been updated from when it was first posted… Experience the life and times of early settler families at the San Juan County Pioneer Festival, a cooperative effort of the San Juan Historical Museum, Friday Harbor Grange #225, Battery D Foundation, San Juan Island National Historical Park and the Journal of the  Continue Reading

Sandy Strehlou of the Town of Friday Harbor Historic Preservation Program thought this might be of interest to local high school students, teachers and parents and so would like to share it with you… Do you know a student with a strong interest in historic preservation who is also engaged in climate change and sustainability  Continue Reading

You may remember a short mention of the Parking Lot Sale at Mullis Center on the Update last month. While I was there getting photos I ran into Ina Mullis who said she would offer some background information on the Mullis Center and what they’re all about and how the whole thing is based so  Continue Reading

Local award winning and #1 Amazon Best Selling Author Susan Wingate is co-hosting a publishing workshop next month in Anacortes. Here she is with more: It’s official! Terry Persun and I are having another workshop in the area and we would love to help you get published. If you have always wanted to write a  Continue Reading

Calling all island crafters, artists, bakers and creative-types! The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is having a “Christmas for Critters” Holiday Craft Bazaar November 15 & 16 at The American Legion Community Room. If you are interested in selling your hand-crafted items, baked goods, packaged hand-made food items or art, please contact Jan Murphy  Continue Reading

This fun and crazy annual family event features San Juan’s original Blaskapelle Oompah Orchestra, Bavarian menu and drinks, professional polka instruction, a singalong and kids’ crafts. Break out the liederhosen and dirndl skirts for the costume contest! Brought to you by the SJI Chamber of Commerce. All Oktoberfest proceeds benefit the charities of the Lions,  Continue Reading

San Juan Community Theatre opens its new HD-live programs on Monday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. with the National Theatre Live presentation of The Audience featuring Helen Mirren. Recorded live from London’s West End, The Audience will be rebroadcast via SJCT’s new satellite, projection and sound systems, bringing the world stage into the Whittier Theatre. Written  Continue Reading

“Have you ever wanted to swim with the fish? Bull kelp is the fastest growing seaweed in the world, and the ultimate underwater playground for many aquatic species.” Learn basic to advanced techniques of splitting, stitching, layering and weaving bull kelp while combining various coastal roots, greases and other organics to weave free standing vessel  Continue Reading