Topic: Around Here
SJIMA’s Family Art Days start this Saturday
Written on July 1, 2022 at 9:05 am, by San Juan Update
The SJIMA shares news about the return of their summer art programming for families. This summer, the San Juan Islands Museum of Art offers families an opportunity to become familiar with the history, culture, and customs of one of the world’s oldest cities, Kabul. With inspiration from the museum’s current exhibition, Looking Into Kabul by Continue Reading
Pig War Picnic set to highlight Fourth of July afternoon
Written on June 30, 2022 at 7:58 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Music, food, and games are coming to the corner of Spring and Price Streets once again this Fourth of July. The Pig War Picnic, organized by the Kiwanis Club of Friday Harbor, kicks off at 11:30 a.m. following the conclusion of the Fourth of July parade. This year’s schedule includes: 11:30 a.m. — Picnic lunch Continue Reading
Director Series continues with Haida Gwaii: On The Edge Of The World
Written on June 30, 2022 at 12:31 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The Friday Harbor Film Festival shares news about their ongoing Director Series. Haida Gwaii: On the Edge World of the is Friday Harbor Film Festival’s next offering in The Director Series. This film is an inspiring and hopeful story set on the pristine Haida Gwaii archipelago, showing how the distinct world view of this Continue Reading
Safely across the road
Written on June 30, 2022 at 10:29 am, by Brad Pillow
And up a well worn path to get food that two of the neighbors insist on giving them. View the first shot in this seven-day series and learn more about Brad’s perspective on the foxes of San Juan Island.
Notes from the Island — June 30
Written on June 30, 2022 at 8:15 am, by Jeff Arnim
UGALA (short for Unique Goods and Local Art) recently opened at 280 Spring Street. They’re selling art and gifts from local and non-local artists. Local artists interested in working with UGALA can give them a call at 360-472-4002. San Juan Historical Museum is hosting their inaugural tractor show — featuring both antique and working tractors Continue Reading
Plastic Free July starts Friday
Written on June 29, 2022 at 7:11 pm, by San Juan Update
Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group sends along a local introduction to the global Plastic Free July campaign. San Juan Islanders, you can take steps in your daily life to minimize plastic use and waste. Join us for Plastic Free July by checking out the San Juan Update every day for habit shift inspiration Continue Reading
Three foxes brave cars and bicycles to get across the road
Written on June 29, 2022 at 1:07 pm, by Brad Pillow
Headed for a handout in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, one of them has already been hit in the last few days.
Notes from the Island — June 29
Written on June 29, 2022 at 9:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Library is hosting Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth at the play shed at Friday Harbor Elementary School today at 1:30 p.m, where they’ll perform songs, comedy, and ventriloquism. Bring blankets and chairs for seating. The San Juan County Department of Environmental Stewardship has released an update to their Sustainable Tourism Management Plan. The Public Outreach Continue Reading
Library offering a series of in-person events for children and teens this summer
Written on June 28, 2022 at 12:40 pm, by San Juan Update
The Library shares news about some of their upcoming summer youth programming. The San Juan Island Library is offering a variety of special summer programs for students in grades K-5 and grades 6-12. All programs are free and offered as part of the Library’s summer reading program, Oceans of Possibilities. No prior registration is required Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — June 28
Written on June 28, 2022 at 8:30 am, by Jeff Arnim
The pop-up taco shop operating out of Vic’s now has online ordering. They’re open Saturdays and Sundays for breakfast (7-11 a.m.), lunch (12-3 p.m.), and dinner (6 p.m.-close). Island Stage Left’s outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors start on Thursday, July 14. The show runs Thursday through Sunday from July 14 through August Continue Reading
County Council agenda for June 28
Written on June 27, 2022 at 5:48 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 28 at 9 a.m. The meeting includes a public hearing about the first 2022 budget amendment. Items up for discussion or action include: Community food assessment and economic impact of local food San Juan County food system housing needs study Planning Commission Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Island Rec seeks a Park Maintenance Worker
Written on June 27, 2022 at 1:27 pm, by Jeff Arnim
San Juan Island Park and Recreation District (Island Rec) is looking for a full-time Park Maintenance Worker. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Warbass Way closures scheduled
Written on June 27, 2022 at 8:41 am, by San Juan Update
The Town of Friday Harbor shares news about this week’s road closures on Warbass Way. OPALCO is in the process of replacing utility poles on Warbass Way. The work began last Friday and will continue this week from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. No work will occur on Friday or over Continue Reading
SJIMA’s Family Art Days start this Saturday
Written on July 1, 2022 at 9:05 am, by San Juan Update
The SJIMA shares news about the return of their summer art programming for families. This summer, the San Juan Islands Museum of Art offers families an opportunity to become familiar with the history, culture, and customs of one of the world’s oldest cities, Kabul. With inspiration from the museum’s current exhibition, Looking Into Kabul by Continue Reading
Pig War Picnic set to highlight Fourth of July afternoon
Written on June 30, 2022 at 7:58 pm, by Jeff Arnim
Music, food, and games are coming to the corner of Spring and Price Streets once again this Fourth of July. The Pig War Picnic, organized by the Kiwanis Club of Friday Harbor, kicks off at 11:30 a.m. following the conclusion of the Fourth of July parade. This year’s schedule includes: 11:30 a.m. — Picnic lunch Continue Reading
Director Series continues with Haida Gwaii: On The Edge Of The World
Written on June 30, 2022 at 12:31 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The Friday Harbor Film Festival shares news about their ongoing Director Series. Haida Gwaii: On the Edge World of the is Friday Harbor Film Festival’s next offering in The Director Series. This film is an inspiring and hopeful story set on the pristine Haida Gwaii archipelago, showing how the distinct world view of this Continue Reading
Safely across the road
Written on June 30, 2022 at 10:29 am, by Brad Pillow
And up a well worn path to get food that two of the neighbors insist on giving them. View the first shot in this seven-day series and learn more about Brad’s perspective on the foxes of San Juan Island.
Notes from the Island — June 30
Written on June 30, 2022 at 8:15 am, by Jeff Arnim
UGALA (short for Unique Goods and Local Art) recently opened at 280 Spring Street. They’re selling art and gifts from local and non-local artists. Local artists interested in working with UGALA can give them a call at 360-472-4002. San Juan Historical Museum is hosting their inaugural tractor show — featuring both antique and working tractors Continue Reading
Plastic Free July starts Friday
Written on June 29, 2022 at 7:11 pm, by San Juan Update
Transition San Juan Island’s Waste Reduction group sends along a local introduction to the global Plastic Free July campaign. San Juan Islanders, you can take steps in your daily life to minimize plastic use and waste. Join us for Plastic Free July by checking out the San Juan Update every day for habit shift inspiration Continue Reading
Three foxes brave cars and bicycles to get across the road
Written on June 29, 2022 at 1:07 pm, by Brad Pillow
Headed for a handout in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, one of them has already been hit in the last few days.
Notes from the Island — June 29
Written on June 29, 2022 at 9:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
The Library is hosting Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth at the play shed at Friday Harbor Elementary School today at 1:30 p.m, where they’ll perform songs, comedy, and ventriloquism. Bring blankets and chairs for seating. The San Juan County Department of Environmental Stewardship has released an update to their Sustainable Tourism Management Plan. The Public Outreach Continue Reading
Library offering a series of in-person events for children and teens this summer
Written on June 28, 2022 at 12:40 pm, by San Juan Update
The Library shares news about some of their upcoming summer youth programming. The San Juan Island Library is offering a variety of special summer programs for students in grades K-5 and grades 6-12. All programs are free and offered as part of the Library’s summer reading program, Oceans of Possibilities. No prior registration is required Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — June 28
Written on June 28, 2022 at 8:30 am, by Jeff Arnim
The pop-up taco shop operating out of Vic’s now has online ordering. They’re open Saturdays and Sundays for breakfast (7-11 a.m.), lunch (12-3 p.m.), and dinner (6 p.m.-close). Island Stage Left’s outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors start on Thursday, July 14. The show runs Thursday through Sunday from July 14 through August Continue Reading
County Council agenda for June 28
Written on June 27, 2022 at 5:48 pm, by Jeff Arnim
The San Juan County Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 28 at 9 a.m. The meeting includes a public hearing about the first 2022 budget amendment. Items up for discussion or action include: Community food assessment and economic impact of local food San Juan County food system housing needs study Planning Commission Continue Reading
Island Jobs: Island Rec seeks a Park Maintenance Worker
Written on June 27, 2022 at 1:27 pm, by Jeff Arnim
San Juan Island Park and Recreation District (Island Rec) is looking for a full-time Park Maintenance Worker. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.
Warbass Way closures scheduled
Written on June 27, 2022 at 8:41 am, by San Juan Update
The Town of Friday Harbor shares news about this week’s road closures on Warbass Way. OPALCO is in the process of replacing utility poles on Warbass Way. The work began last Friday and will continue this week from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. No work will occur on Friday or over Continue Reading