Topic: Around Here

Fog and Ferries

Written on July 26, 2013 at 10:42 pm, by

Painting on the Rock

Written on July 26, 2013 at 10:40 pm, by

Some island teens got busy Thursday and painted The Rock out on Beaverton Valley Road (with the assistance of Library staff) in an homage to the Teen Summer Reading Program: Beneath the Surface. You might want to drive by and take a gander. They had a lot fun on a quintessential Island summer day!

Pet of the Week

Written on July 26, 2013 at 5:40 am, by

Meet Scooby, quite possibly the handsomest cat you will ever meet. Well, at least that’s what we tell him here at the shelter. He’s about three years old and a great guy. Gets along well with other cats and LOVES to play. He’s got an independent streak, but for the most part loves to give  Continue Reading

Mowing Help Needed

Written on July 26, 2013 at 5:35 am, by

The Trails Committee needs some mowing help just for the rest of this year – the slow-growing season! The volunteer who has been mowing both the Airport Trails and Turn Point Park is having to take a break, and we need someone to step up and mow both of those a few times before the  Continue Reading

Guest Artist Here This Weekend

Written on July 26, 2013 at 5:30 am, by

The Nature Connection Gallery, at 85 Front Street next to the Dr’s Office Treatment Cafe, welcomes special guest artist from Florida, Lynne Barletta, inspirational artist and founder of Visionary School of the Arts. Lynne will be at the gallery Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00, and will be available to meet and converse, or  Continue Reading

A Letter of Thanks

Written on July 26, 2013 at 5:29 am, by

To the 85 people who marched with us in the parade on July 4th to raise public awareness regarding safe shipping in the San Juan Islands, we say “Thank You!” The much larger than expected turnout of concerned citizens — together with a coal ship, ferry boat, oil spill, informative signs, and singing children —  Continue Reading

Fall Sports Physicals at SJ Healthcare

Written on July 26, 2013 at 5:25 am, by

August 13th, 20th & 22nd Cost is $35.00 at time of appointment. Please call the office to schedule your appointment at (360) 378-1338 Mandatory Sports Physical paperwork is available on the Patient Forms page on our website or by stopping by our office. Please bring your completed form to your appointment San Juan Healthcare 689 Airport  Continue Reading

Fires

Written on July 25, 2013 at 8:06 pm, by

San Juan Island Fire & Rescue responded to two wildland fires Tuesday afternoon just outside the town limits of Friday Harbor, west of the Harbor Ridge Trailer Park on Roche Harbor Road. San Juan County Fire Marshal Steve Marler is investigating the fires and would like any information the public might have regarding them. One  Continue Reading

Cessna at Westwind

Written on July 25, 2013 at 5:55 am, by

Westwind Aviation (in conjunction with Cessna Aircraft Corp) is hosting Cessna’s “2013 Discover Flight Challenge” this Friday and Saturday July 26 & 27. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning to fly or interested in a new airplane to come out and take a “test flight” in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk. Flights  Continue Reading

Ecology Youth Corps Wraps Up a Month of Clean Up in San Juan County

Written on July 25, 2013 at 5:55 am, by

Three San Juan Island Youths have been walking twelve miles a day to clear San Juan County’s roads and beaches of litter and noxious weeds. The Ecology Youth Corps (EYC) has been working for the past month on all four ferry-served islands. They conclude their work this week, and as one participant stated It’s not  Continue Reading

There’s Still Time to Sign Up…

Written on July 25, 2013 at 5:50 am, by

FH Tigers Football/Cheer Squad signups are still open- Boys and girls ages 7-13 can come down to the FH Elementary school football field next Monday-Thursday at 3:30 and sign up.  If you have any questions, please call Shane Mason at 317-6224.

Animal Shelter Announces Photo Contest for 2014 Calendar!

Written on July 25, 2013 at 5:46 am, by

The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor wants to make your pet a star! Plans are underway for a 2014 “SanJuan Island Pets” calendar to raise funds for the shelter and a photo contest has been announced to help pick the pets who will be featured. Here’s the scoop: There is a $10 entry fee  Continue Reading

Helping Cathy out….

Written on July 24, 2013 at 2:47 pm, by

It was sad to hear that longtime islander Cathy Cavanagh has cancer, but she’s getting treated at the hospital here on the island with the cheerful but determined attitude she brings to most things. I’ve know Cathy since I came to the island, and it’s easy to feel she has the spirit for this. Friends  Continue Reading

An Afternoon with Airlift NW

Written on July 24, 2013 at 5:39 am, by

Open house on Thursday – Check out the medical configuration of an Airlift Helicopter Watch Airlift in action: A rescue simulation Chat with Airlift’s Trauma Trained nurses and pilots Meet AirCare members and other supporters of Airlift Northwest Enjoy light refreshments Thursday, July 25 from 4 to 6 pm – Graciously hosted by Pat and  Continue Reading

Parks’ 100 Year Anniversary Photo

Written on July 24, 2013 at 5:36 am, by

Chris Teren is going to fly past Lime Kiln State Park and take an aerial photo to celebrate 100 years of Washington State Parks on Thursday evening. Check it out!

Ian, Gretchen & Beau at Night Music July 25

Written on July 24, 2013 at 5:25 am, by

Songs of America and songs from a mother-son duo highlight San Juan Community Theatre’s July 25 edition of its Night Music Summer Concert Series. The live music inside the intimate Gubelman Theatre features Songs from an American Songbook from Ian Byington and Mother-Son Acoustic Duo Gretchen Gubelman and Beau Borrero. Byington says the roots of  Continue Reading