Topic: Around Here

Plastic Free July — habit shift #8

Written on July 8, 2022 at 5:40 pm, by

Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign. Support Local Farmers Visiting the farmers market and farm stands are fun and supports the hardworking local farmers and crafters in our community. As an added bonus, fruit and vegetables are sold loose and not in plastic.

Fiona Curliss is the Animal Protection Society’s volunteer of the month

Written on July 8, 2022 at 3:06 pm, by

APS-FH shares some kind words about their volunteer of the month. The Animal Protection Society—Friday Harbor is pleased to announce Fiona Curliss as the APS-FH Volunteer of the Month for July. Fiona came to volunteer for APS-FH in January of this year. As a new resident to San Juan Island, she came to work on  Continue Reading

Land Bank hosting intertidal walk at Deadman Bay Preserve

Written on July 8, 2022 at 1:39 pm, by

The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank shares news about a public event taking place next Saturday, July 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There’s more to the west side of San Juan Island than orcas. Dr. Erika Iyengar of Muhlenberg College, and long-time researcher at Friday Harbor Laboratories, returns to lead an exploration  Continue Reading

San Juan Island Community Foundation awards $57,000 in grants to seven nonprofits, names new board member

Written on July 8, 2022 at 9:13 am, by

It was a busy spring at the San Juan Island Community Foundation. In addition to awarding grants in support of nonprofit programming – including the Family Resource Center’s fire recovery efforts – SJICF also welcomed long-time islander Philip Johnson to its board of directors. Grants boost critical community programs In response to the devastating April  Continue Reading

Going bananas at the food co-op

Written on July 7, 2022 at 11:24 pm, by

Plastic Free July — habit shift #7

Written on July 7, 2022 at 10:41 pm, by

Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign. Avoid Fruit & Veggies Wrapped in Plastic Seek out and choose fruit and vegetables sold loose and not plastic-wrapped or pre-packaged. Bring lightweight reusable bags for holding your items in instead of the plastic ones provided.

Looking Into Kabul on display at SJIMA through Sept. 12

Written on July 7, 2022 at 9:10 pm, by

The San Juan Islands Art Museum shares a detailed look at one of their current exhibitions. With a growing humanitarian disaster taking shape in Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban’s return to power, James Longley’s timely exhibition at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art focuses on everyday life in Kabul’s old city. On  Continue Reading

California Guitar Trio coming to the Community Theatre on July 23

Written on July 7, 2022 at 12:01 pm, by

San Juan Community Theatre shares news about a live concert taking place in a couple of weeks. The California Guitar Trio will perform a live concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. The talented Trio has been around for over thirty years, with 15 albums, and have had their  Continue Reading

Notes from the Island — July 7

Written on July 7, 2022 at 7:45 am, by

MV Tillikum remains out of service due to mechanical issues. According to Washington State Ferries, interisland traffic will be routed through Anacortes on another vessel at no additional cost when possible. Beaverton Valley Road will be closed for drainage culvert repairs between Egg Lake Road and Boyce Road starting Tuesday, July 12. The County expects  Continue Reading

Admiring the flowers at the WSU Extension campus

Written on July 6, 2022 at 11:00 pm, by

Plastic Free July — habit shift #6

Written on July 6, 2022 at 9:54 pm, by

Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign Buy From Bulk Bins Think about what prepackaged foods you can switch out for a similar item from bulk bins. Bulk resources on San Juan Island can be found at the San Juan Island Food Co-op, Market Place,  Continue Reading

The tall grass of the season gives cover for catching birds

Written on July 6, 2022 at 9:25 pm, by

View the previous shots in this day-in-the-life series (one, two, three, four, five, six) and learn more about Brad’s perspective on the foxes of San Juan Island.

Vote counting equipment test takes place July 13

Written on July 6, 2022 at 1:32 pm, by

The San Juan County Elections Office shares news about next week’s pre-election equipment test, which is open to the public. A logic-and-accuracy test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the Aug. 2 primary election is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13 at 11 a.m. The test works by tallying the results of  Continue Reading

Notes from the Island — July 6

Written on July 6, 2022 at 8:30 am, by

MV Tillikum is out of service until further notice due to mechanical issues. The Family Resource Center shared an update about the impact their Housing Stabilization Program makes on San Juan Island. Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center’s annual auction is live. It runs through Friday, July 15. Eric Haines One Man Band performs at the  Continue Reading

MV Chelan heads for Anacortes

Written on July 5, 2022 at 11:18 pm, by

Plastic Free July — habit shift #5

Written on July 5, 2022 at 10:22 pm, by

Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign Refuse Takeaway Utensils and Containers A new Washington State law states that businesses can no longer automatically include single-use items in customer orders. Bring your own reusable travel utensils and say no thanks to takeaway utensils.  Continue Reading