Topic: Around Here

Underneath the sidewalk on Front Street

Written on July 28, 2022 at 7:41 pm, by

Lattice II exhibition showing at the SJIMA through Sept. 12

Written on July 28, 2022 at 4:34 pm, by

The San Juan Islands Museum of Art shares a look at one of their current installations. Artists have a history of making us think about the world around us. Lattice II challenges our perceptions and beliefs about the nature of sculpture. Henry Jackson-Spieker encourages visitors to use their hands to explore his installation at the  Continue Reading

Director Series continues with The Babushkas of Chernobyl

Written on July 28, 2022 at 10:45 am, by

The Friday Harbor Film Festival shares news about their ongoing Director Series.  The Babushkas of Chernobyl is the Friday Harbor Film Festival’s next offering in The Director Series. This film is a portrait of a defiant community of women who scratch out an existence on some of the most toxic land on earth, the  Continue Reading

Fire & Rescue, DNR suppress Mt. Dallas wildfire

Written on July 28, 2022 at 7:34 am, by

Fire & Rescue shares news about their response to a wildfire that broke out on Mt. Dallas yesterday afternoon. San Juan Island Fire and Rescue responded to a call Wednesday afternoon about a possible wildfire on Mt. Dallas. Upon arrival, SJIF&R established command and communications, deploying rapidly responding crews to fight an active and creeping  Continue Reading

Fuel pier reflections

Written on July 27, 2022 at 10:03 pm, by

Designs sought for County’s new community wellness van

Written on July 27, 2022 at 4:05 pm, by

San Juan County Health & Community Services sends along their request for some help from San Juan Islands artists. The Health & Community Services Department is getting a community wellness van that will allow us to take our public health services to our San Juan County community members where they live, work, and play. The  Continue Reading

Notes from the Island — July 27

Written on July 27, 2022 at 7:30 am, by

The San Juan Island Library’s Wednesday afternoon performance series for children and families wraps up today with the Cap’n Arrr Pirate Show. It takes place at 1:30 p.m. in the play shed at Friday Harbor Elementary School. Island Rec’s summer Music on the Lawn series continues at 6:30 p.m. tonight on the lawn at the  Continue Reading

A Steller sea lion off Cattle Point narrowly avoids a confrontation with a small group of transient killer whales hunting within 100 yards

Written on July 26, 2022 at 10:56 pm, by

Plastic Free July — habit shift #26

Written on July 26, 2022 at 10:03 pm, by

Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign. Composting A significant amount of trash and weight found in garbage cans is from everyday food waste. Food waste in landfills creates methane, one of the worst contributors to climate change. While it’s not eliminating single-use  Continue Reading

Operational changes move forward at the Mullis Center

Written on July 26, 2022 at 11:03 am, by

The Senior Services Council of San Juan County shares an update about its operational changes. At its April 21 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Senior Services Council of San Juan County voted to transfer the operational functions of its three District Committees to three stand-alone nonprofit organizations. This change is designed to simplify  Continue Reading

45th annual 8.8K takes place Aug. 20

Written on July 26, 2022 at 7:54 am, by

Island Rec sends along details about this year’s fair-time run/walk event. Island Rec and Island Strength and Movement invite you to take part in the 45th annual Friday Harbor 8.8K loop run/walk, scheduled for a 9 a.m. start on Saturday, Aug. 20. People of all ages enjoy running or walking in this race. Register by  Continue Reading

Sad face

Written on July 25, 2022 at 9:34 pm, by

Plastic Free July — habit shift #25

Written on July 25, 2022 at 7:55 pm, by

Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign. Recycle Recycling is the last on the list of the 5 Rs because it really is the last alternative before turning items to the landfill. Recycling is throwing it away, but it’s the last shot at  Continue Reading

In photos: In the woods at the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park

Written on July 25, 2022 at 2:46 pm, by

Summer Film Series preview for July 26

Written on July 25, 2022 at 11:02 am, by

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. David Byrne’s American Utopia Musical, not rated Run time: 2 hours, 15 minutes This film is  Continue Reading

San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission special meeting agenda for July 28

Written on July 25, 2022 at 7:54 am, by

The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 28 at 8:30 a.m. to discuss issues regarding the conservation easement and potential future upland development on the recently acquired Glenwood Inn property on Orcas Island. The Commission will also discuss the Land Bank’s guiding ordinances, required public processes,  Continue Reading