Topic: Around Here

Library and National Historic Park collaborate on Nature’s Mysteries series

Written on June 11, 2022 at 1:58 pm, by

The San Juan Island Library shares the dates and topics for the upcoming Nature’s Mysteries series. The San Juan Island Library District and San Juan Island National Historical Park are pleased to announce the return of their popular collaborative Nature’s Mysteries series. These series of interactive programs have been a well-attended educational initiative since 2020.  Continue Reading

Notes from the Island — June 11

Written on June 11, 2022 at 6:00 am, by

The County’s hazardous waste round-up takes place today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the transfer station. Local knitters are getting together for Knit in Public Day between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. today under the picnic shelter at Fairweather Park at the Port of Friday Harbor. The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank  Continue Reading

Fox on the bluff by Cattle Point

Written on June 10, 2022 at 8:25 pm, by

Taken before the kitting season. Learn more about Brad’s perspective on the foxes of San Juan Island.

Spaces still open in Island Rec summer programs

Written on June 10, 2022 at 4:17 pm, by

A few of Island Rec’s summer programs for kids and adults still have open spaces: Adventure Camp: Bike n’ Beach – Ages 11-16 Basketball Camp with Collin – Ages 11-14 Basketball Camp with Tessa – Ages 6-7 Beginner Outrigger Canoe – Adult Bootcamp in the Park with Boo Boo – Adult CPR Certification – Adult  Continue Reading

Bound for Glory performance cancelled

Written on June 10, 2022 at 2:25 pm, by

Spring Street International School sends along unfortunate news about tonight’s final performance of the school’s production of Bound for Glory. Spring Street International School’s production Bound for Glory had an asymptomatic cast member test positive on Thursday for COVID, after performing in the Wednesday matinee and Wednesday evening performance at San Juan Community Theatre. All  Continue Reading

Notes from the Island — June 10

Written on June 10, 2022 at 6:00 am, by

Spring Street International School’s annual middle school history play, Bound for Glory, is an original musical comic-drama that’s showing for the last time at 7 p.m. tonight at the San Juan Community Theatre. It’s pay-what-you-can at the door. Madrone Cellars & Cider is hosting a bakery pop-up with Leaven Bakery this Sunday. There will be  Continue Reading

Preschool arts and crafts table in the rain

Written on June 9, 2022 at 8:36 pm, by

Visitors Bureau seeks help distributing San Juan Islands Stewardship Guide

Written on June 9, 2022 at 7:08 pm, by

The San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau is asking people who operate non-traditional visitor lodging through services such as AirBNB and VRBO for their help in distributing the San Juan Islands Stewardship Guide to tourists visiting the islands this year. The guide aims to encourage visitors to act as good stewards, highlighting the importance of water  Continue Reading

Traffic re-routing in town to stay in place until tree pruning is complete

Written on June 9, 2022 at 2:27 pm, by

The Town of Friday Harbor shares an update about the status of the downtown traffic re-route and the pruning of the Dutch elm trees at the foot of Spring Street. Urban Tree Services/Bartlett Consulting from Mt. Vernon came to the island to assess our trees yesterday. We don’t know the prognosis yet; they will be  Continue Reading

Notes from the Island — June 9

Written on June 9, 2022 at 10:30 am, by

San Juan County’s Public Works Department will be chip-sealing several roads on San Juan Island next week, weather permitting — Jackson Beach Road, Shorett Drive, Forrest Drive, and Eagle Cove Road. The two displaced Ukrainian university students who had been seeking immigration sponsorship last week have since been connected with a host family here on  Continue Reading

Waiting to order a pizza

Written on June 8, 2022 at 8:59 pm, by

County Council seeks historical preservation proposals

Written on June 8, 2022 at 11:47 am, by

San Juan County sends along news about funds available to nonprofits and government entities working on historical projects. The San Juan County Council has discretionary funds, generated by recording fees, intended to promote historical preservation or historical programs. The Council is currently seeking proposals for projects to award 2022 funds. Projects may include the acquisition  Continue Reading

Island Jobs: WSU San Juan County Extension is hiring a Program Coordinator

Written on June 8, 2022 at 8:26 am, by

WSU San Juan County Extension is looking for a Program Coordinator for its 4-H Youth Development Program. Learn more in the Island Jobs section of the San Juan Update.

Notes from the Island — June 8

Written on June 8, 2022 at 6:00 am, by

The count of actively monitored COVID cases is down to 12 on San Juan Island. There’s a multi-family yard sale of housewares, antiques, and decor taking place in the Foxhall neighborhood on Kelsando Circle on Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday Harbor Elementary School will be setting its lost-and-found items out  Continue Reading

Hello sunshine

Written on June 7, 2022 at 8:25 pm, by

June real estate market update

Written on June 7, 2022 at 5:32 pm, by

Merri Ann Simonson sends along an update about the current state of the San Juan Island real estate market. Although the total number of sales over the past four months are lower compared to the four months prior, properties are still selling quickly and often above asking price.