Santa is waiting to hear from the children and wants you to know that his mailbox is back and is located at 180 Web St., in Van Go’s driveway. Each letter that is received will get a reply so please make sure there is a return address and name on the letters! The materials were  Continue Reading

Old Coats, Warm Coats, Short Coats, Long Coats – Kids Coats too! Bring your clean coats with a hanger to Cynthia’s Bistro Thursday to Mondays 8:00 to 3:00! We will be hanging them on the corner of Nichols Street (On the picket fence by Roy’s Drive through), Thursdays to Mondays – 8:00 to 3:00 if  Continue Reading

The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Island Lights Festival on Friday December 3rd at 6:30pm! This kickoff event for the Friday Harbor Winterfest is partnering with Island Rec and of course Santa Claus. It will be a fun-filled evening when all start gathering at 6:30pm on Spring Street between  Continue Reading

Cynthia’s Bistro will be offering free take-away meals to anyone who needs a meal or wishes to have a home cooked meal, Thursday December 2nd from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. No questions asked, just free food. Stop by Cynthia’s this Thursday to pick up your meal. You may pick up a meal for yourself or  Continue Reading

December 10th 10am-7pm | December 11th 10am-7pm, Brickworks, Friday Harbor The Old-Fashioned Christmas Market will light up historic Brickworks with a vibrant return!  The popular event features an indoor-outdoor holiday crafts market, island food vendors, local farm products, live music, local libations, and activities for kids and grownups alike. Festivities have been extended to two  Continue Reading

On November 2, 2021, residents voted for San Juan Island EMS to remain under the jurisdiction of San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1. The District will seek to renew its San Juan Island EMS levy in the upcoming February 8, 2022, election. Currently, San Juan Island EMS is at the end of a  Continue Reading

The following is a Garden Meditation by the late Rev. Max Coots, and it seems very appropriate to share with you today… Let us give thanks for the bounty of people. For the Children who are our second planting, and though they grow like weeds and the wind too soon blows them away, may they  Continue Reading

The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Island Lights Festival on Friday December 3rd at 6:30pm! This kickoff event for the Friday Harbor Winterfest is partnering with Island Rec and of course Santa Claus. It will be a fun filled evening when all start gathering at 6:30pm on Spring Street  Continue Reading

The Friends of the San Juan Island Library are proud to present their holiday online auction, “Dickens of a Fundraiser!” featuring many San Juan Island products, services, and experiences for all ages in our diverse and exciting catalogue.  Your participation in our auction allows FOL to continue to provide funding patron favorites that include Children  Continue Reading

The following is submitted by San Juan Island resident Angie Light with the Transition San Juan Waste Reduction Group… My family and I are new to the island, and one of the many characteristics of San Juan that we love is the access to wonderful farms and farmers. Many an evening our family meal is  Continue Reading

* Carefully curated and beautifully presented gift selections for everyone on your list, from grandparents to pets * Delightfully packaged handmade Christmas cookies * Unbelievable raffles, including a 1 /2 hour helicopter tour for 4 people * Exquisite Christmas trees-already decorated just for you * Merry chats with St. Nick for kids and adults Saturday,  Continue Reading

We are happy to be opening Nana’s House this year after missing last year. For our 9th year, we are changing things up a bit. We will be opening a week earlier, on Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00-5:00. Then, we will be open the following three weekends in December, on Saturdays and  Continue Reading

“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.”  – Maya Angelou As we pause in the coming weeks to give thanks, nurture our loved ones, and reflect on the past year, the San Juan Island Community Foundation invites the entire community to consider a gift that lasts forever – investment in community. On  Continue Reading

“Island Senior” is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… This year’s election of candidates for the Mullis Center’s Operations Committee has been unprecedented in many ways. To fill every seat more people ran for positions than ever before. With over 900 ballots coming in more people voted for  Continue Reading

Nancy Fusare writes that it’s time for the annual nut sales fundraiser from the Mary Martha Circle at Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church. The nuts come pre-packaged in one pound bags. Anyone interested can call Candy Dossett if they are interested at (360) 472-0686 or Nancy Fusare at (360) 317-6592. Download this nut order form.

Shopping can always be fun, but it is especially satisfying when you know your purchase is helping others. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Soroptimist International and the Friday Harbor Soroptimist club’s 25th anniversary, a “Celebration Auction” is happening November 14-20 online. The line-up of items is fantastic. You’ll find local business gift certificates  Continue Reading