Topic: Around Here
SJI Pride invites the community to its inaugural Pride Festival
Written on August 3, 2022 at 1:49 pm, by San Juan Update
One of San Juan Island’s newest nonprofits shares news about their upcoming public event. San Juan Island Pride Foundation, an organization dedicated to fostering community across LGBTQIA+ and intersecting identities, announces its inaugural Pride Festival, taking place on Saturday, Aug. 13. “We are thrilled to announce our SJI Pride Festival,” said Jordana Ansley, the events and entertainment Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Aug. 3
Written on August 3, 2022 at 8:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
It was tough heading to or from the island yesterday evening, as all sailings for the M/V Samish were cancelled from the 4:45 p.m. Anacortes departure onward. The image above is the view from the upper waiting lanes at 8:45 p.m., about 15 minutes before the arrival of the late-running boat that was diverted from Continue Reading
Planning Commission to continue public hearing on 2036 Comprehensive Plan update on Aug. 5
Written on August 2, 2022 at 7:13 pm, by San Juan Update
San Juan County sends along notice about the continuation of the public hearing related to the 2036 Comprehensive Plan update. The San Juan County Planning Commission is continuing the public hearing on an ordinance adopting the 2036 Comprehensive Plan Update. The Comprehensive Plan is the centerpiece of local planning in the county. Like a business Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Aug. 2
Written on August 2, 2022 at 9:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
It’s primary election day. If you haven’t already returned your ballot, place it in the drop box at the Elections Office (55 Second St.) or across the street in front of the Courthouse by 8 p.m. Alchemy Art Center still has a few spaces left for its beginner wheel throwing class, which starts this Thursday Continue Reading
Summer Film Series preview for Aug. 2
Written on August 1, 2022 at 1:56 pm, by San Juan Update
The organizers of the Summer Film Series at San Juan Community Theatre send along a preview of this week’s film. The showing starts at 7 p.m. Admission is pay-what-you-can. For this season only, fresh popcorn is available for free. Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain Documentary, biography — rated R Run time: 2 hours Morgan Neville is the Continue Reading
SJI Pride invites the community to its inaugural Pride Festival
Written on August 3, 2022 at 1:49 pm, by San Juan Update
One of San Juan Island’s newest nonprofits shares news about their upcoming public event. San Juan Island Pride Foundation, an organization dedicated to fostering community across LGBTQIA+ and intersecting identities, announces its inaugural Pride Festival, taking place on Saturday, Aug. 13. “We are thrilled to announce our SJI Pride Festival,” said Jordana Ansley, the events and entertainment Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Aug. 3
Written on August 3, 2022 at 8:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
It was tough heading to or from the island yesterday evening, as all sailings for the M/V Samish were cancelled from the 4:45 p.m. Anacortes departure onward. The image above is the view from the upper waiting lanes at 8:45 p.m., about 15 minutes before the arrival of the late-running boat that was diverted from Continue Reading
Planning Commission to continue public hearing on 2036 Comprehensive Plan update on Aug. 5
Written on August 2, 2022 at 7:13 pm, by San Juan Update
San Juan County sends along notice about the continuation of the public hearing related to the 2036 Comprehensive Plan update. The San Juan County Planning Commission is continuing the public hearing on an ordinance adopting the 2036 Comprehensive Plan Update. The Comprehensive Plan is the centerpiece of local planning in the county. Like a business Continue Reading
Notes from the Island — Aug. 2
Written on August 2, 2022 at 9:00 am, by Jeff Arnim
It’s primary election day. If you haven’t already returned your ballot, place it in the drop box at the Elections Office (55 Second St.) or across the street in front of the Courthouse by 8 p.m. Alchemy Art Center still has a few spaces left for its beginner wheel throwing class, which starts this Thursday Continue Reading
Summer Film Series preview for Aug. 2
Written on August 1, 2022 at 1:56 pm, by San Juan Update
The organizers of the Summer Film Series at San Juan Community Theatre send along a preview of this week’s film. The showing starts at 7 p.m. Admission is pay-what-you-can. For this season only, fresh popcorn is available for free. Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain Documentary, biography — rated R Run time: 2 hours Morgan Neville is the Continue Reading