Topic: Community
Fish for Teeth Fish Taco Fundraiser Friday, October 5
Written on October 3, 2018 at 6:14 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
This Friday From 11:00 am to 1:30 pm for a suggested donation of $8 Fish for Teeth will be selling their famous Alaskan Rockfish fish tacos at the San Juan Island Community Theatre… Since 2012, Fish for Teeth has been fixing the teeth of those who cannot otherwise afford dental care. Fish for Teeth is self-funded Continue Reading
SJCT Production of Silent Sky Begins Friday
Written on October 2, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
“In our troubled days it is good to have something outside our planet, something fine and distant for comfort.” –Annie Cannon When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” Continue Reading
Register to vote Online by Oct 8
Written on October 2, 2018 at 6:13 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Eligible citizens with a WA driver license or ID can register to vote online: Register to vote by mail, postmarked by Oct 8 by mail; or in-person at registrar’s office, 55 court St. Suite A by Oct 29. To register to vote or verify your registration click here: My Vote
Island Senior: Time to Get Ready for the Mullis Center Holiday Craft Fair
Written on September 30, 2018 at 6:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update, written by Peggy Sue McRae… While it may still seem like summer can’t really be over already, believe it or not, it is time to think about this year’s Holiday Craft Fair. This will be the Mullis Center’s Second Annual Artisan Fair. I went last Continue Reading
EDC presents workshop: Customer Service 101
Written on September 29, 2018 at 6:01 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Business owners and managers are invited to join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for a free workshop entitled Customer Service 101, led by noted islander and business process improvement consultant, Jim Hooper, on October 24th, from 10-11am at Key Bank in Friday Harbor. In this workshop, participants will learn easy and effective Continue Reading
Fairgrounds Master Plan Seeks Input From Youth
Written on September 28, 2018 at 6:10 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
If you are between 13 – 21 years old the Fairground Master Plan would like your input. You could win a $30 gift card! Attention youth 13-21! The Fairgrounds wants to hear what you think! San Juan County Parks, Recreation, and Fair is updating the Fairgrounds Master Plan and wants to hear from local residents ages 13 to 21. Continue Reading
Musical Fundraiser Raises $4,000
Written on September 27, 2018 at 6:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Have a concert, and people will come. Have two concerts with some good musicians, and even more people will come. Ask for admission in the form of donations to some respected community organizations, and people will be generous. So that’s exactly what Rich Barker and his musician friends did on September 15 & 16. Arranger Continue Reading
Are You Ready For this Year’s Friday Harbor Farm Parade?
Written on September 27, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Join the fun or just find a good spot to watch this year’s Farm Parade… Eric Ellison takes his ducks on a “dry” run and Lori Ann David of Aurora Farms, where the Farm Store is open daily, is ready to roll… San Juan Island Grange is pleased to announce the 8th annual Friday Harbor Fall Continue Reading
Island Rec Adult Drop-In Programs Begin Next Week
Written on September 27, 2018 at 6:00 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Rec’s evening drop-in programs begin next week at Turnbull Gym!!! Now that it’s getting cooler outside, join us for some indoor fitness. Beginning 10/1/2018 Monday & Wednesday 7:30-9:30pm – Badminton, Table Tennis, & Pickleball Tuesdays Only – 7:30-9:30pm – Basketball Thursdays Only – 7:30-9:30pm – Volleyball All participants must be 16 & Up, and Continue Reading
Winter Flea & Craft Market
Written on September 26, 2018 at 6:01 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Fall is here and its time to think about this winter’s Craft Fair… Mark your calendars, our Winter Flea & Craft Market will be happening Saturday, December 1, from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm in the main building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds! Vendor booth space for Flea & Craft Market is $27, which includes Continue Reading
Volunteer Event – Trail Construction at Mount Grant Preserve
Written on September 25, 2018 at 6:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We’re ready to launch Mount Grant trail construction and welcome any trail blazers interested in helping! Starting October 6th, we’ll meet Saturdays (10/6, 10/13, 10/20) and Wednesdays (10/10, 10/17, 10/24) working from 10am to 2pm. Trail construction will involve brushing, limbing, and transplating vegetation; moving rocks, timbers, and brush piles; and grubbing/grading trail surfaces. We’ll meet Continue Reading
SJIMA Says Thanks For Successful Exhibit
Written on September 25, 2018 at 6:00 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From the San Juan Update mail bag… The board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) would like to express their gratitude to Annie Howell-Adams for her recent successful Conversations With Gee’s Bend exhibition. The show featured over 50 works from 23 artists from all over the US and as far away as Continue Reading
Pressing Cider with Boy Scout Troop 4090
Written on September 23, 2018 at 10:31 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Kelley Balcomb-Bartok for this fun fall news… Boy Scout Troop 4090 had fun pressing cider out of apples from the orchard at the Center for Whale Research. The troop pressed twenty gallons of juice they are calling, Orca Survey Cider. Said Kelley, “Once it was me in the trees. Thankfully, I have passed that Continue Reading
League of Women Voters Holds General Election Candidates Forums
Written on September 22, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold candidate forums prior to the November general election. The forums feature those running for the state legislative district 40 position, as well as candidates for San Juan County Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney and District Court Judge. For state legislative district 40, those running are Debra Lekanoff (Democrat from Continue Reading
Animal Protection Society Grand Opening Celebration
Written on September 20, 2018 at 6:12 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor announces it will hold a Grand Opening Celebration for its new shelter facility, Saturday September 29 from 2:00-4:00 in the afternoon. Members of the community of all ages are invited to attend and tour the new animal shelter and enjoy light refreshments. Parking will be limited, so carpooling Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth Brings Free Mobile Dental Clinic to San Juan, Lopez Islands
Written on September 19, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Islanders unable to afford dental care can receive it for free thanks to the local nonprofit Fish for Teeth from Thursday, Oct. 4 – Saturday, Oct. 6. On Thursday, the van will be located at the Lopez Center for Community and Arts and on Friday and Saturday, it will be parked at the Mullis Community Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth Fish Taco Fundraiser Friday, October 5
Written on October 3, 2018 at 6:14 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
This Friday From 11:00 am to 1:30 pm for a suggested donation of $8 Fish for Teeth will be selling their famous Alaskan Rockfish fish tacos at the San Juan Island Community Theatre… Since 2012, Fish for Teeth has been fixing the teeth of those who cannot otherwise afford dental care. Fish for Teeth is self-funded Continue Reading
SJCT Production of Silent Sky Begins Friday
Written on October 2, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
“In our troubled days it is good to have something outside our planet, something fine and distant for comfort.” –Annie Cannon When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” Continue Reading
Register to vote Online by Oct 8
Written on October 2, 2018 at 6:13 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Eligible citizens with a WA driver license or ID can register to vote online: Register to vote by mail, postmarked by Oct 8 by mail; or in-person at registrar’s office, 55 court St. Suite A by Oct 29. To register to vote or verify your registration click here: My Vote
Island Senior: Time to Get Ready for the Mullis Center Holiday Craft Fair
Written on September 30, 2018 at 6:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update, written by Peggy Sue McRae… While it may still seem like summer can’t really be over already, believe it or not, it is time to think about this year’s Holiday Craft Fair. This will be the Mullis Center’s Second Annual Artisan Fair. I went last Continue Reading
EDC presents workshop: Customer Service 101
Written on September 29, 2018 at 6:01 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Business owners and managers are invited to join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) for a free workshop entitled Customer Service 101, led by noted islander and business process improvement consultant, Jim Hooper, on October 24th, from 10-11am at Key Bank in Friday Harbor. In this workshop, participants will learn easy and effective Continue Reading
Fairgrounds Master Plan Seeks Input From Youth
Written on September 28, 2018 at 6:10 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
If you are between 13 – 21 years old the Fairground Master Plan would like your input. You could win a $30 gift card! Attention youth 13-21! The Fairgrounds wants to hear what you think! San Juan County Parks, Recreation, and Fair is updating the Fairgrounds Master Plan and wants to hear from local residents ages 13 to 21. Continue Reading
Musical Fundraiser Raises $4,000
Written on September 27, 2018 at 6:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Have a concert, and people will come. Have two concerts with some good musicians, and even more people will come. Ask for admission in the form of donations to some respected community organizations, and people will be generous. So that’s exactly what Rich Barker and his musician friends did on September 15 & 16. Arranger Continue Reading
Are You Ready For this Year’s Friday Harbor Farm Parade?
Written on September 27, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Join the fun or just find a good spot to watch this year’s Farm Parade… Eric Ellison takes his ducks on a “dry” run and Lori Ann David of Aurora Farms, where the Farm Store is open daily, is ready to roll… San Juan Island Grange is pleased to announce the 8th annual Friday Harbor Fall Continue Reading
Island Rec Adult Drop-In Programs Begin Next Week
Written on September 27, 2018 at 6:00 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Rec’s evening drop-in programs begin next week at Turnbull Gym!!! Now that it’s getting cooler outside, join us for some indoor fitness. Beginning 10/1/2018 Monday & Wednesday 7:30-9:30pm – Badminton, Table Tennis, & Pickleball Tuesdays Only – 7:30-9:30pm – Basketball Thursdays Only – 7:30-9:30pm – Volleyball All participants must be 16 & Up, and Continue Reading
Winter Flea & Craft Market
Written on September 26, 2018 at 6:01 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Fall is here and its time to think about this winter’s Craft Fair… Mark your calendars, our Winter Flea & Craft Market will be happening Saturday, December 1, from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm in the main building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds! Vendor booth space for Flea & Craft Market is $27, which includes Continue Reading
Volunteer Event – Trail Construction at Mount Grant Preserve
Written on September 25, 2018 at 6:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We’re ready to launch Mount Grant trail construction and welcome any trail blazers interested in helping! Starting October 6th, we’ll meet Saturdays (10/6, 10/13, 10/20) and Wednesdays (10/10, 10/17, 10/24) working from 10am to 2pm. Trail construction will involve brushing, limbing, and transplating vegetation; moving rocks, timbers, and brush piles; and grubbing/grading trail surfaces. We’ll meet Continue Reading
SJIMA Says Thanks For Successful Exhibit
Written on September 25, 2018 at 6:00 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From the San Juan Update mail bag… The board of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) would like to express their gratitude to Annie Howell-Adams for her recent successful Conversations With Gee’s Bend exhibition. The show featured over 50 works from 23 artists from all over the US and as far away as Continue Reading
Pressing Cider with Boy Scout Troop 4090
Written on September 23, 2018 at 10:31 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Kelley Balcomb-Bartok for this fun fall news… Boy Scout Troop 4090 had fun pressing cider out of apples from the orchard at the Center for Whale Research. The troop pressed twenty gallons of juice they are calling, Orca Survey Cider. Said Kelley, “Once it was me in the trees. Thankfully, I have passed that Continue Reading
League of Women Voters Holds General Election Candidates Forums
Written on September 22, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold candidate forums prior to the November general election. The forums feature those running for the state legislative district 40 position, as well as candidates for San Juan County Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney and District Court Judge. For state legislative district 40, those running are Debra Lekanoff (Democrat from Continue Reading
Animal Protection Society Grand Opening Celebration
Written on September 20, 2018 at 6:12 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor announces it will hold a Grand Opening Celebration for its new shelter facility, Saturday September 29 from 2:00-4:00 in the afternoon. Members of the community of all ages are invited to attend and tour the new animal shelter and enjoy light refreshments. Parking will be limited, so carpooling Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth Brings Free Mobile Dental Clinic to San Juan, Lopez Islands
Written on September 19, 2018 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Islanders unable to afford dental care can receive it for free thanks to the local nonprofit Fish for Teeth from Thursday, Oct. 4 – Saturday, Oct. 6. On Thursday, the van will be located at the Lopez Center for Community and Arts and on Friday and Saturday, it will be parked at the Mullis Community Continue Reading