Let’s take a quick look at what’s going on: • Fourth of July Parade – reserved seating for those with special needs is available! Here’s more from Torrey: The Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church deacons will set up reserved seating in front of the church for seniors and those with special needs. The restroom facilities inside  Continue Reading

If you’re interested in getting some face time in with Republican candidates this weekend, look no further! Here’s more from GOP County Chair Michelle Loftus: Prominent names such as Kirby Wilbur, the Washington State Republican Party Chair, Rob McKenna, Atty General, Dan Matthews, candidate for US Congress, and John Swapp, candidate for Washington State Senate,

Beautiful sunny days begin early ’round here….here’s the view from Wildwood Manor, before you & I got up this morning. Well, me, anyway….

Check it out: • Always wanted to learn to sail but never had the chance?  Island Rec and the San Juan Sailing Foundation have teamed up to provide a Learn to Sail program designed for adults and teens.  Taught by Certified U.S. Sailing Instructors, the participants will learn to operate solo in El Toro and  Continue Reading

OPALCO is sending six great high school students from Orcas, San Juan, and Lopez to attend a Co-op Youth Rally at the College of Idaho this summer to learn about energy efficiency. Three of the scholarship winners will receive a check and all will have the ability to earn more scholarships at the rally. Here’s  Continue Reading

Democracy can only happen when citizens are informed and responsive. In this case, democracy is referring to a community plan about wildfire and what measures can be taken to prevent it.Here’s more from Brendan Cowan: The County needs your input on the draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) which will be released for viewing from  Continue Reading

Harold Taw is an accomplished attorney, screenwriter, and, most importantly for us, author! He and his new book, Adventures of the Karaoke King, will be at the Griffin Bay Bookstore at 7pm on Saturday the 30th. Want to find out more about the book? Here’s the scoop from Nancy Larsen: Adventures of the Karaoke King  Continue Reading

I usually think of ferry rides as a vortex of time between one reality and another. But who says there can’t be music in limbo? The Island Chordsmen Plus are having their free annual barbershop ferry sing for your listening pleasure. Here’s more from long time member (and my dear ol’ Dad) Don Leff: The Island  Continue Reading

Let’s take a quick look… • This weekend, the Jesus Chords are playing in town, and are asking for a hand….good music AND you can help out – Juniper sent this over, from them: On the night of May 7 our practice space in Seattle burned to the ground, taking with it $7000 worth of  Continue Reading

We love visitors to the island, but it’s even better when people leave their cars on the mainland & walk on! That’s where San Juan Transit comes in. San Juan Transit is letting us have the best of both worlds, with regular shuttles running frequently (see schedule here). Due to a Scenic Byway “Alternative Transportation”  Continue Reading

The longer days are here – hope you have a good warm week set for yourself & those around you (remember the real warmth comes from you when you give it to others) – let’s look around the island: • Take a hike with Mike this Saturday from 1-4pm…here’s more from Eileen & the Trails  Continue Reading

The San Juans can an extremely expensive place to live. For people who are struggling, one of the greatest resources on the island is the Food Bank, across from Marketplace. With the exception of being closed for Wednesday, July 4th and open Tuesday the 3rd instead, the Food Bank’s regular schedule is open on Wednesdays  Continue Reading

• University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Laboratories is pleased to announce the Annual Illg Distinguished Lecturer will be Dr. Jason Hall-Spencer.  The free lecture will be on Sunday, July 1 at 7:00 pm at the San Juan Community Theater.  Dr. Hall-Spencer’s talk is entitled, “Deep Sea Coral Reefs” and more information about him can be  Continue Reading

Want to help contribute to getting kids involved in the arts? Want to do it without spending a single dollar? Here’s how, according to Peg Gerlock: As part of a collaborative effort to enhance arts education, the San Juan Island School District and the Islands Museum of Art & Sculpture Park (IMA) are conducting a  Continue Reading

You might have gotten the mailing sent out last Saturday by a group of dedicated young volunteers, but here it is on your beautiful, (albeit slightly dusty) computer screen. Here’s the story about a new support group on the island – here’s more from Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: FANS, or Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec, is  Continue Reading

Cleaning up our island doesn’t just pertain to beaches, forests, and roadsides. Our waters need our attention too, and hopefully with the help of the DVRP, they can stay safe, beautiful, and clean. Joanruth Baumann has more: San Juan County and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are beginning an expanded effort under our local  Continue Reading