Topic: Community
Celebrate Earth Day Throughout April In San Juans
Written on March 21, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the Stewardship Network of the San Juans “Here we all are, with nothing but our wit and our will to save the world.” – Samuel L. Jackson. We might not have a vibranium shield, a fancy metal suit designed by Tony Stark, or a hammer only we can lift, but we can still be Continue Reading
Friends of the Library Online Sale
Written on March 19, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Friends of the San Juan Island Library Shop and support the San Juan Island Library. The Friends of the San Juan Island Library store, Treasure Cove, is holding a fixed price sale online through April 5. Visit the online shop at charityauction.bid/springfling. The Friends of the Library is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, comprised of Continue Reading
Island Senior: Mullis Center Book Club Selects Upcoming Titles
Written on March 17, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
“Island Senior” is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae. In my last Island Senior article, The Year of Covid-19, I took stock of the past year, a challenging time for most of us, and took note of some of the good things that helped me through a whole Continue Reading
Zylstra Lank Preserve Offers 70-acre Agricultural Hay Lease
Written on March 14, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Land Bank The San Juan County Land Bank is requesting proposals from anyone interested in a short-term agricultural hay rental agreement of the Zylstra Lake Preserve Property on San Juan Island. The property has approximately 70 acres of hay pasture. Individuals or organizations interested in this lease should go to the Continue Reading
Town To Construct Roundabout On Mullis Street
Written on March 13, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Town of Friday Harbor The Town of Friday Harbor will add a roundabout to part of Mullis Street from March 22 through May 28. “Local access on Mullis Street from 818 Mullis Street to the Spring Street Intersection will be impacted while contractors reconstruct the road and install a roundabout,” said Town of Friday Continue Reading
Spring Ahead Tomorrow
Written on March 13, 2021 at 4:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
This weekend – Sunday, March 14th at 2:00 AM – Daylight Saving Time begins. Spring is almost here and the days are getting longer! Don’t forget to set your clock forward one hour – (Probably when you go to bed Saturday) so at 2:00 AM it will really be 3:00 AM. This may also be Continue Reading
West Street Sidewalk Repairs Start March 11
Written on March 11, 2021 at 7:50 am, by Hayley Day
From The Town of Friday Harbor The Town of Friday Harbor has contracted for the replacement of damaged sidewalk panels on West Street, near the Kings Market parking lot, where tree roots and weathering have caused cracking and buckling of the concrete. Construction begins Thursday, March 11, and is estimated to last approximately two weeks. Continue Reading
Volunteer Creates 958 Masks, Raises $8K For Animal Shelter
Written on March 9, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is happy to announce Jim O’Brian of San Juan Island as the volunteer of the month for March 2021. Since October 2015, Jim has volunteered his time doing basic building maintenance, acting as a parking attendant for many fundraisers, and Continue Reading
Bird Watch At The San Juan Island Sculpture Park
Written on March 9, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From the San Juan Island Sculpture Park Join us from 9-11 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month from March 17 through September to watch for our fine feathered friends at the San Juan Island Sculpture Park located next to Roche Harbor Resort. Phil Green, a local bird enthusiast and member of the nature conservancy, Continue Reading
Meet Biscuit, The 10-Month Texas Tabby
Written on March 8, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor Age: 10 months Sex: Female Breed: Domestic Shorthair, Dilute Orange Tabby Application: www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/feline-application/ Meet Biscuit! Originally from Texas, she is a southern girl with that sweet, southern charm…she just doesn’t know it! Biscuit is working on gaining her self-confidence; she will need to find a patient, friendly family Continue Reading
Soroptimist St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser Rescheduled For 2022
Written on March 8, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor One year ago, just a few days before the event, COVID-19 forced Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor to cancel its St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza. This year, as people are being vaccinated, we were looking forward to celebrating in person with the island community. However, as vaccine distribution has a Continue Reading
Fill Up At IPS, Support San Juan Scholarship Program
Written on March 7, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
Ration your gas this weekend and fill up your tank Friday, March 12. Island Petroleum Services (IPS), located at 315 Carter Avenue, is generously donating 50 cents per gallon of your purchase to the San Juan Island Service Scholarship program. Formerly known as Dollars for Scholars, this program provides needed scholarship funds to graduating seniors Continue Reading
Help Soroptimists, Resource Center Collect Household Items
Written on March 4, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor and the Joyce Sobel Family Resource Center are collecting household items to assist community members during these difficult times. Collection cans will be set near the entrances of Browne’s Home Center, Friday Harbor Drug and the San Juan Island Food Co-op through March 14. Continue Reading
Buy Locally Grown Wildflowers From San Juan Land Bank
Written on March 4, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Land Bank The San Juan County Land Bank is offering a rare opportunity to purchase locally grown wildflowers native to San Juan County. Reserve plants online at sjclandbank.org, March 5-12, and pick them up on Saturday, March 20 at locations on Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan islands. All plants are produced Continue Reading
Watch San Juan Island Community Network Forum on Schools’ COVID Responses
Written on March 3, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan Islands Community Network San Juan Islands Community Network invites you to watch its second virtual forum that explored how the islands’ schools are responding to the health and educational challenges posed by COVID-19. The response so far has been very positive and we believe many more islanders will benefit from the rich Continue Reading
Join Online ‘Know Your Islanders’ On Oak Knoll Farm
Written on March 1, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan Island Library The San Juan Island Library will present a virtual Know Your Islanders event on Oak Knoll Farm and the Pope and Greene Family at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 17. Sarah Pope returned home to San Juan Island in 2017 with her partner, Adam Greene, to raise their children and take Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/great-islands-cleanup-logo.jpg)
Celebrate Earth Day Throughout April In San Juans
Written on March 21, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the Stewardship Network of the San Juans “Here we all are, with nothing but our wit and our will to save the world.” – Samuel L. Jackson. We might not have a vibranium shield, a fancy metal suit designed by Tony Stark, or a hammer only we can lift, but we can still be Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Spring-Pop-Up-.png)
Friends of the Library Online Sale
Written on March 19, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Friends of the San Juan Island Library Shop and support the San Juan Island Library. The Friends of the San Juan Island Library store, Treasure Cove, is holding a fixed price sale online through April 5. Visit the online shop at charityauction.bid/springfling. The Friends of the Library is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, comprised of Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MullisCtrBookClub.jpg)
Island Senior: Mullis Center Book Club Selects Upcoming Titles
Written on March 17, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
“Island Senior” is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae. In my last Island Senior article, The Year of Covid-19, I took stock of the past year, a challenging time for most of us, and took note of some of the good things that helped me through a whole Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/haying-for-zylstra-RFP.png)
Zylstra Lank Preserve Offers 70-acre Agricultural Hay Lease
Written on March 14, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Land Bank The San Juan County Land Bank is requesting proposals from anyone interested in a short-term agricultural hay rental agreement of the Zylstra Lake Preserve Property on San Juan Island. The property has approximately 70 acres of hay pasture. Individuals or organizations interested in this lease should go to the Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/town-of-fh-logo.jpg)
Town To Construct Roundabout On Mullis Street
Written on March 13, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Town of Friday Harbor The Town of Friday Harbor will add a roundabout to part of Mullis Street from March 22 through May 28. “Local access on Mullis Street from 818 Mullis Street to the Spring Street Intersection will be impacted while contractors reconstruct the road and install a roundabout,” said Town of Friday Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/spring-ahead.jpg)
Spring Ahead Tomorrow
Written on March 13, 2021 at 4:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
This weekend – Sunday, March 14th at 2:00 AM – Daylight Saving Time begins. Spring is almost here and the days are getting longer! Don’t forget to set your clock forward one hour – (Probably when you go to bed Saturday) so at 2:00 AM it will really be 3:00 AM. This may also be Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/town-of-fh-logo.jpg)
West Street Sidewalk Repairs Start March 11
Written on March 11, 2021 at 7:50 am, by Hayley Day
From The Town of Friday Harbor The Town of Friday Harbor has contracted for the replacement of damaged sidewalk panels on West Street, near the Kings Market parking lot, where tree roots and weathering have caused cracking and buckling of the concrete. Construction begins Thursday, March 11, and is estimated to last approximately two weeks. Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Jim-OBrian-VOM.jpg)
Volunteer Creates 958 Masks, Raises $8K For Animal Shelter
Written on March 9, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is happy to announce Jim O’Brian of San Juan Island as the volunteer of the month for March 2021. Since October 2015, Jim has volunteered his time doing basic building maintenance, acting as a parking attendant for many fundraisers, and Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_15351.jpg)
Bird Watch At The San Juan Island Sculpture Park
Written on March 9, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From the San Juan Island Sculpture Park Join us from 9-11 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month from March 17 through September to watch for our fine feathered friends at the San Juan Island Sculpture Park located next to Roche Harbor Resort. Phil Green, a local bird enthusiast and member of the nature conservancy, Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/POW-Biscuit-Photo-1.jpg)
Meet Biscuit, The 10-Month Texas Tabby
Written on March 8, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor Age: 10 months Sex: Female Breed: Domestic Shorthair, Dilute Orange Tabby Application: www.apsfh.com/adoption-program/feline-application/ Meet Biscuit! Originally from Texas, she is a southern girl with that sweet, southern charm…she just doesn’t know it! Biscuit is working on gaining her self-confidence; she will need to find a patient, friendly family Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/soroptimist-best-for-women.jpg)
Soroptimist St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser Rescheduled For 2022
Written on March 8, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor One year ago, just a few days before the event, COVID-19 forced Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor to cancel its St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza. This year, as people are being vaccinated, we were looking forward to celebrating in person with the island community. However, as vaccine distribution has a Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SJI-Service-Scholarship.png)
Fill Up At IPS, Support San Juan Scholarship Program
Written on March 7, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
Ration your gas this weekend and fill up your tank Friday, March 12. Island Petroleum Services (IPS), located at 315 Carter Avenue, is generously donating 50 cents per gallon of your purchase to the San Juan Island Service Scholarship program. Formerly known as Dollars for Scholars, this program provides needed scholarship funds to graduating seniors Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/COMMUNITY-CARE-CANS-3-LOCATIONS.jpg)
Help Soroptimists, Resource Center Collect Household Items
Written on March 4, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor and the Joyce Sobel Family Resource Center are collecting household items to assist community members during these difficult times. Collection cans will be set near the entrances of Browne’s Home Center, Friday Harbor Drug and the San Juan Island Food Co-op through March 14. Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Fritillaria-affinis.jpg)
Buy Locally Grown Wildflowers From San Juan Land Bank
Written on March 4, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Land Bank The San Juan County Land Bank is offering a rare opportunity to purchase locally grown wildflowers native to San Juan County. Reserve plants online at sjclandbank.org, March 5-12, and pick them up on Saturday, March 20 at locations on Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan islands. All plants are produced Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SJICN-logo.jpg)
Watch San Juan Island Community Network Forum on Schools’ COVID Responses
Written on March 3, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan Islands Community Network San Juan Islands Community Network invites you to watch its second virtual forum that explored how the islands’ schools are responding to the health and educational challenges posed by COVID-19. The response so far has been very positive and we believe many more islanders will benefit from the rich Continue Reading
![](https://sanjuanupdate.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sj-library-logo.jpg)
Join Online ‘Know Your Islanders’ On Oak Knoll Farm
Written on March 1, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan Island Library The San Juan Island Library will present a virtual Know Your Islanders event on Oak Knoll Farm and the Pope and Greene Family at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 17. Sarah Pope returned home to San Juan Island in 2017 with her partner, Adam Greene, to raise their children and take Continue Reading