Let’s see what else is going on: • Georgia tells me this will be useful – drop by!  Accountant Don Cooper will be giving a talk about handling estates at the Mullis Center at 2:30pm on Thursday, July 19.  The CPA will be giving an overview of state and federal taxation upon the estate holder’s  Continue Reading

Pertussis is rearing its ugly head once more; the San Juan County Health Department has confirmed separate case on Orcas and San Juan. My hardworking mom, or officially the Personal Health Services (Nursing) Manager, Susan Leff  has all the answers… Not sure if that nasty cough is Pertussis?  “Trust your instincts” is the recommendation from one  Continue Reading

Hope you like the color purple, because it’s going to be everywhere! With 25,000 plants flowering, Pelindaba Lavender is excited about their biggest event of the year (and a favorite San Juan Island tradition!) Amelia has more: The 11th Annual San Juan Island Lavender Festival is happening Saturday – Sunday of July 21-22, 2012 from  Continue Reading

The Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Island Chambers of Commerce along with the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, San Juan County Economic Development Council, Northwest Workforce Development Council and Scenic Byways have jointly developed and embraced a concept called the “Island Friendly Spirit”.  Let’s dig a little deeper… It all started with an online survey  Continue Reading

I looked at the trailer for the movie “Old Goats” above, and I think you’ll get the idea – this is going to be fun. Check it out…here’s more from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith and the theatre: Star Struck in Friday Harbor: A SJCT FUNdraiser What do you get when you combine a beautiful Northwest ocean-view property, island  Continue Reading

• There may be quiet before a thunderstorm, but it definitely wasn’t quiet after! Calvary San Juan hosted “Joy for Jesus” in Sunken Park, which attracted locals and tourists as they swing danced to live music, enjoyed facepainting, and all sorts of other games. +++++++++++++++ • Splash of Summer Color Weekend is fast approaching, and  Continue Reading

Past opening concerts for Island Rec’s Music on the Lawn have been considered great successes with 375 attendees. Last week, there were over 500! What made it so appealing?  Oh right, they played Beatles music. The weather wasn’t too shabby either. There was dancing, singing, and family fun for everyone as the audience rocked out  Continue Reading

A big group of Friday Harbor folks just came back from a mission trip to the Dominican Republic! Now that the jet lag is wearing off, it’s time to approach and welcome everyone home.  The trip was led by Vic and Monique Woodard and lasted around two weeks for most participants. Friday Harbor Middle/High School Principal  Continue Reading

Long time islander Mark Florenza is running for the District 3 County Council Seat…here’s his campaign statement announcing his candidacy: In my approximately ten years of living on San Juan Island, I cannot imagine a more crucial time to be running for office.  We are economically challenged but we are also in the middle of  Continue Reading

It may not be Superman, but yes; it is a plane. Come to the Friday Harbor Airport Fly In & Open House on Saturday, July 21st from 10 to 3pm. Why? One, because it’s free! Two, because there are actual planes on display, from war birds to antiques to home-built aircraft! Three: because there are  Continue Reading

Friday was pretty amazing, with thunder & lightning early & late….here’s a lightning strike at Brown Island (across from the harbor from Friday Harbor) taken on Friday evening. Wow.

Look around & you’ll see the deer….

Shelly VanSkyHawk tells me Nicholas and Katrina are putting on this workshop at the end of next month (see below) – and they have a free presentation this Wednesday at 6pm at the library – here’s a bit about Nicholas and here’s the link to Nicholas’ radiation remedies website. ++++++++

There are lots of things happening with killer whales here on San Juan Island – here are the stories: +++++++++++++++++++++++ We all know the budget cuts for Washington State Parks have been very tough. But for Erin Corra, my 6th grade soccer coach and the former Interpretive Specialist at Lime Kiln, they have only redirected  Continue Reading

Roche Harbor just put in a brand new dog park called Pup Town!  The park itself was modeled after the one in Friday Harbor and has areas for large and small dogs. Located east of the gas station and to the back of the parking area, it will be a safe place for dogs to  Continue Reading

Straight from the Community Theatre… He’s a favorite who is back on the island today — Jan Bollwinkel-Smith has more: Roy Rogers, the Grammy winner himself… Rolling Stone magazine calls him “One of the rare guitar heroes who values feeling over flash.” The San Francisco Chronicle notes, “Rogers is both a sensational and a sensitive  Continue Reading