Topic: Around Here
The kits await
Written on July 5, 2022 at 9:52 pm, by Brad Pillow
View the previous shots in this day-in-the-life series (one, two, three, four, five) and learn more about Brad’s perspective on the foxes of San Juan Island.
Libby is the Animal Protection Society’s pet of the week
Written on July 5, 2022 at 2:37 pm, by San Juan Update
Here’s the adoptable animal of the week from the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor — Libby, a 35-pound lab-chow mix. Hello there, I’m Libby, currently residing at the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. While I cannot reveal my age (a lady never tells), I can offer some advice to ladies out there who Continue Reading
Summer Film Series returns to SJCT next week
Written on July 5, 2022 at 12:27 pm, by San Juan Update
The organizers of the Summer Film Series at San Juan Community Theatre send along previews of the first two films. The 2022 Summer Film Series kicks off in one week. It will be a true delight to get together again after a two-year forced hiatus. As in the past, all showings start at 7 p.m. Continue Reading
Plastic Free July — habit shift #4
Written on July 4, 2022 at 4:05 pm, by San Juan Update
Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign Choose Not To Buy Plastic Water Bottles Bringing your own stainless steel water bottle with you when you’re out and about. It’s a quick win for the environment and for your health — no plastic in Continue Reading
Success!
Written on July 4, 2022 at 3:33 pm, by Brad Pillow
View the previous shots in this day-in-the-life series (one, two, three, four) and learn more about Brad’s perspective on the foxes of San Juan Island.
Notes from the Island — July 4
Written on July 4, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Fourth of July parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Spring and Price streets before proceeding into town down Spring. The San Juan Island Pride Foundation is looking for people to march with their group in the parade. They’ll be meeting between 9:45 and 10:15 a.m. at Spring and Price. Golden retrievers Continue Reading
Plastic Free July — habit shift #3
Written on July 3, 2022 at 10:40 pm, by San Juan Update
Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign Refuse To Use A Plastic Straw & Bring Your Own A new Washington State law states that businesses can no longer automatically include single-use items in customer orders, such as straws. Bring your own if you Continue Reading
Plastic Free July — habit shift #2
Written on July 2, 2022 at 10:05 pm, by San Juan Update
Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign Bring Your Own Coffee/Tea Mug Choose to refuse single-use takeaway cups and bring your own reusable one. Keep it in your bag, car, or at work so you don’t have to be caught without it. Choose Continue Reading
San Juan Island Trails meets on July 7
Written on July 2, 2022 at 5:45 pm, by San Juan Update
The volunteers of San Juan Island Trails send along news about their upcoming meeting. San Juan Island Trails has a new meeting place and time. If you are interested in the use and expansion of non-motorized trails on San Juan Island — walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding — consider sharing your input and time at Continue Reading
After napping, the mother fox hunts for voles in the grass for her kits
Written on July 2, 2022 at 1:44 pm, by Brad Pillow
View the previous shots in this day-in-the-life series (one, two, three) and learn more about Brad’s perspective on the foxes of San Juan Island.
Plastic Free July — habit shift #1
Written on July 1, 2022 at 7:39 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign Bring Your Own Shopping Bags Choose to refuse single-use shopping bags. Keep a stash of your reusable bags in the trunk of your car or by your front door.
Warbass Way traffic returns to normal until July 11
Written on July 1, 2022 at 5:18 pm, by Jeff Arnim
OPALCO has temporarily halted work on its Warbass Way utility pole replacement project for the Fourth of July holiday week, according to the Town of Friday Harbor. As a result, Warbass Way has reopened to all traffic until next Monday, July 11. The Town expects the project will continue through Thursday, July 21. The project Continue Reading
The mother fox wakes up from a nap in the fresh cut grass about a hundred yards away from the others
Written on July 1, 2022 at 2:05 pm, by Brad Pillow
View the previous shots in this day-in-the-life series (one, two) and learn more about Brad’s perspective on the foxes of San Juan Island.
The kits await
Written on July 5, 2022 at 9:52 pm, by Brad Pillow
View the previous shots in this day-in-the-life series (one, two, three, four, five) and learn more about Brad’s perspective on the foxes of San Juan Island.
Libby is the Animal Protection Society’s pet of the week
Written on July 5, 2022 at 2:37 pm, by San Juan Update
Here’s the adoptable animal of the week from the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor — Libby, a 35-pound lab-chow mix. Hello there, I’m Libby, currently residing at the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. While I cannot reveal my age (a lady never tells), I can offer some advice to ladies out there who Continue Reading
Summer Film Series returns to SJCT next week
Written on July 5, 2022 at 12:27 pm, by San Juan Update
The organizers of the Summer Film Series at San Juan Community Theatre send along previews of the first two films. The 2022 Summer Film Series kicks off in one week. It will be a true delight to get together again after a two-year forced hiatus. As in the past, all showings start at 7 p.m. Continue Reading
Plastic Free July — habit shift #4
Written on July 4, 2022 at 4:05 pm, by San Juan Update
Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign Choose Not To Buy Plastic Water Bottles Bringing your own stainless steel water bottle with you when you’re out and about. It’s a quick win for the environment and for your health — no plastic in Continue Reading
Success!
Written on July 4, 2022 at 3:33 pm, by Brad Pillow
View the previous shots in this day-in-the-life series (one, two, three, four) and learn more about Brad’s perspective on the foxes of San Juan Island.
Notes from the Island — July 4
Written on July 4, 2022 at 6:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Fourth of July parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Spring and Price streets before proceeding into town down Spring. The San Juan Island Pride Foundation is looking for people to march with their group in the parade. They’ll be meeting between 9:45 and 10:15 a.m. at Spring and Price. Golden retrievers Continue Reading
Plastic Free July — habit shift #3
Written on July 3, 2022 at 10:40 pm, by San Juan Update
Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign Refuse To Use A Plastic Straw & Bring Your Own A new Washington State law states that businesses can no longer automatically include single-use items in customer orders, such as straws. Bring your own if you Continue Reading
Plastic Free July — habit shift #2
Written on July 2, 2022 at 10:05 pm, by San Juan Update
Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign Bring Your Own Coffee/Tea Mug Choose to refuse single-use takeaway cups and bring your own reusable one. Keep it in your bag, car, or at work so you don’t have to be caught without it. Choose Continue Reading
San Juan Island Trails meets on July 7
Written on July 2, 2022 at 5:45 pm, by San Juan Update
The volunteers of San Juan Island Trails send along news about their upcoming meeting. San Juan Island Trails has a new meeting place and time. If you are interested in the use and expansion of non-motorized trails on San Juan Island — walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding — consider sharing your input and time at Continue Reading
After napping, the mother fox hunts for voles in the grass for her kits
Written on July 2, 2022 at 1:44 pm, by Brad Pillow
View the previous shots in this day-in-the-life series (one, two, three) and learn more about Brad’s perspective on the foxes of San Juan Island.
Plastic Free July — habit shift #1
Written on July 1, 2022 at 7:39 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group shares today’s habit shift inspiration from the global Plastic Free July campaign Bring Your Own Shopping Bags Choose to refuse single-use shopping bags. Keep a stash of your reusable bags in the trunk of your car or by your front door.
Warbass Way traffic returns to normal until July 11
Written on July 1, 2022 at 5:18 pm, by Jeff Arnim
OPALCO has temporarily halted work on its Warbass Way utility pole replacement project for the Fourth of July holiday week, according to the Town of Friday Harbor. As a result, Warbass Way has reopened to all traffic until next Monday, July 11. The Town expects the project will continue through Thursday, July 21. The project Continue Reading
The mother fox wakes up from a nap in the fresh cut grass about a hundred yards away from the others
Written on July 1, 2022 at 2:05 pm, by Brad Pillow
View the previous shots in this day-in-the-life series (one, two) and learn more about Brad’s perspective on the foxes of San Juan Island.