Jan from the Community Theatre sends this report (click here for a huge picture of our local folks, the Island Chordsmen Plus): Popular Barbershop Bonanza Returns June 7 Friday Harbor’s annual finger-snapping and toe-tapping extravaganza makes for one high-spirited and fun afternoon on Sunday, June 7 starting at 2:00 p.m. San Juan’s own Island Chordsmen  Continue Reading

Jane from San Juan Fitness reports: The Kids Race is a little over one mile for kids of all ages (parents welcome), and it’s at 8:35am (right after the start of the marathon/half marathon race). Fee is $5 and includes t-shirt, finisher ribbon, refreshments, and fun time with good people!! Register at San Juan  Island  Continue Reading

The new coffeehouse in town opened this morning at 7am. The Naked Bean is located in the spot where Pelindaba’s coffeeplace in the back of the downtown Pelindaba store. There’s a wall now separating the two shops, and Cassie Ellis and Billy Cuddihy are opening just in time for the summer. They’re open tonight till  Continue Reading

Sally from Island Rec says this new class will help fill a gap: Several people who have been taking the fitness class at Skagit College just asked for Island Rec’s help about two weeks ago in putting together a summer fitness class for them since the college is closing for the summer.  We are delighted  Continue Reading

Looks like Oren & Peggy have something cool happening this summer at the Ale House – here’s more from Teddy Deane: Don’t look now but . . . Experimental, interactive, new, possibly unfinished and definitely unpolished solo music by me at the Ale House on WEDNESDAYS starting today, 6-9pm. Come on down, share the fun,  Continue Reading

Fiona and Richard Norris from the San Juan Horticultural Society wanted to remind you the Tour is this weekend – here’s more: Tickets are on sale now at Browne’s Garden Center and Robin’s Nest for the 2009 Garden Tour on Saturday June 6. Adult tickets are $12; children 12 and under pay $6. Please pay  Continue Reading

Rebecca at Island Rec wonders if you’re gonna be a vendor at this year’s show: K-9 Carnival Seeking Vendors Island Rec’s third annual K-9 Carnival is scheduled for Sunday, September 20th. Last year the carnival brought as many as 400 people and 160 dogs. In addition to games, contests and demonstrations, dog related businesses are  Continue Reading

This summer’s play from Island Stage Left will be As You Like It, opening on July 17th here on San Juan Island and running till August 22. Here’s more, from the theater troupe’s website.

Ever wonder when Kenmore Air has specials for flights? Now you can stay in touch – here’s more from Craig with Kenmore: Hey Ian, I don’t know if this is Update worthy or not, but we’ve started using Twitter on an almost daily basis, and for islanders, it’s a particularly good way to stay on  Continue Reading

Corey Ayers & her team for Relay for Life have been raising money by putting on Relay Idol at Herb’s all last month…Saturday night it all came together in the finals, with Kira (who I saw yesterday at the post office & asked her about her new found fame). I’m gonna ask the Mariners if  Continue Reading

That’s the word from County Council member Howie Rosenfeld yesterday, as he passed along this note from the Ferry Advisory folks (Rob DeGavre is the contact at 378-3605): United States Coast Guard has ordered Washington State Ferries to discontinue the system by which WSF has traditionally crewed its boats. As a result, effective with the  Continue Reading

If you’re thinking about applying to play at the Fair this year, now’s the time to get your application moving – you can find it on the entertainment page (click here). Looking forward to hearing you! Yep, that’s me singing with Goldy from Steppenwolf last year…it’s that kinda fun. -00-

When Teri McPadden changed the name of her dress shop from Dominique’s Clothing to Be Chic Boutique a couple of weeks ago, that was the beginning – she also has re-painted the place. That’s her husband Skip painting Monday – it’s all done, now, with trim the color of her new sign. Mkaes a nice  Continue Reading

It’s been pretty warm since last weekend, and more of it today – the forecast (see the weather link at the top of this page) is for a high of 83 today, and sunny. Get outside & play! -oo-

Jan Bollwinkel-Smith says there’s exciting news on the fundraising front for the Community Theatre, which helps assure, among other things, that the place won’t leak. Here’s more: Theatre Receives $60,000 Challenge Grant The San Juan Community Theatre is receiving a boost in efforts to maintain its 20-year-old facility. The Confidence Foundation of Southern California has  Continue Reading

After this weekend’s fire at Pelindaba Lavendar Farm, many islanders were asking – how can they do business this summer? What’s gonna happen? And, first & foremost, is everybody OK? Amelia Powell from the Farm responds, with this press release: Pelindaba Lavender Farm Recovers and Regroups after Devastating Fire Following the devastating fire that consumed  Continue Reading