Topic: Community

Thank You Friday Harbor!

Written on May 27, 2017 at 5:40 am, by

Many many thanks to the Residents and City Council of the Town of Friday Harbor for the thoughtful and timely donation to Hospice of San Juan through the Harbor Life Ring program for the month of April. We celebrate our on-going presence in this wonderful community each and every day. Founded in 1984 by town  Continue Reading

Library Changes in June

Written on May 26, 2017 at 5:38 am, by

The San Juan Island Library is a family friendly and patron focused organization. We constantly strive to deliver the best services in the most comfortable environment to our patrons, from children to adults alike. The Library values community input and does its best to listen to, and act upon, feedback and patron suggestions. These suggestions  Continue Reading

Golf Scramble was a Success!

Written on May 25, 2017 at 5:40 am, by

Dear Editor, The May 21st, 11th Annual LEO Club Golf Scramble was another success!   We wish to thank the local businesses that generously give to our annual Golf Scramble: Harbor Rentals and Saw Shop, Friday Harbor House & Bluff Restaurant, Williams Enterprises (gravel), Friday’s Crabhouse, The Cheesecake Café, Mike’s Cafe and Wine Bar, China  Continue Reading

SJCT Honors Past and Looks to Future with New History Panel

Written on May 24, 2017 at 5:57 am, by

“An Island of the Arts,” the newest Town of Friday Harbor history panel, can be seen on the corner just outside San Juan Community Theatre. The sign celebrates the significance of the arts to Friday Harbor history and reminds us of its importance to the community’s bright future. San Juan Islanders have enjoyed theater since  Continue Reading

In Support of Pull Together

Written on May 24, 2017 at 5:50 am, by

Liza Michaelson writes to ask for your support… Family and Friends, Do you LOVE the San Juan Islands? Do you LOVE our pristine beaches and fresh seafood? Do you LOVE the Orca whales who call this region home? Next week, with 3 other hearty folks from San Juan Island, I will be joining a group  Continue Reading

Fundraising for CO Detectors

Written on May 24, 2017 at 5:40 am, by

Citizens Raise $22,300.00 for CO Detectors and Numbers Still Rising After the tragic and untimely deaths of Kelli Ashcraft and Troy Sullivan a Go Fund Me account was set up in memoriam of Kelli, by her family, to provide the community with free carbon monoxide detectors. Since then, the Go Fund Me has been transferred  Continue Reading

Parade Applications Available

Written on May 20, 2017 at 5:53 am, by

Applications Available For Friday Harbor’s 4th of July Parade-Prize Money Encourages Themed Entries! The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce has announced that applications are now available for the 2017 4th of July Parade in downtown Friday Harbor. Participants are encouraged to sign up early due to limited parade space and time considerations. Parade organizers  Continue Reading

It’s All the Buzz!

Written on May 19, 2017 at 11:30 am, by

2017 San Juan County Fair… It’s All the Buzz! This year, it’s all about the bees! Come “bee” a part of the fun and mark your calendars for the 2017 Fair, the 16th through 19th of August. This year’s poster artist, Ryanne Pluff, a senior from Friday Harbor High School came up with the poster  Continue Reading

Garden Club Donates for Hanging Baskets

Written on May 19, 2017 at 10:03 am, by

The Town Council of Friday Harbor once again received a check in the amount of $500 from the San Juan Island Garden Club in support of the hanging basket project that beautifies the Town and the Port each year.   The San Juan Island Garden Club provides many community and educational activities throughout the year.   Their  Continue Reading

Harbor Life Ring Program Raises Funds for Hospice of San Juan

Written on May 19, 2017 at 10:02 am, by

The Town would like to thank all of the residents who donated to the Harbor Life Ring Program for the month of April. Your generous donations of $1,550 and the Town’s contribution of $1,000 was presented to Hospice San Juan during Thursday’s Town Council meeting. “We are thrilled to be able to make this donation,”  Continue Reading

Evaluators Needed For Community Projects

Written on May 18, 2017 at 5:55 am, by

The Community Service-Learning Projects class at Friday Harbor High School is a chance for juniors to explore their passions and strengths by designing a project with a community partner that addresses a need in the community. By designing and completing a meaningful project it is hoped that students will leave a lasting legacy for the  Continue Reading

Island Senior: Who were the Mullises?

Written on May 15, 2017 at 5:57 am, by

Story by Peggy Sue McRae… There is a plaque on the outside of the Mullis Center that reads, This land is a gift to the seniors of San Juan Island to honor the memory of our grandparents George and Emma Mullis and our parents Frank and Belle Mullis – from Ina Mullis Gustin, James and  Continue Reading

Wolf Hollow Says Thanks

Written on May 15, 2017 at 5:40 am, by

Wolf Hollow Thanks Women’s Fund and SJI Community Foundation The staff and board at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center are deeply grateful to the San Juan Island Community Foundation and the San Juan Island Women’s Fund for their support. The Women’s Fund has generously donated funds to provide food and medical care to the injured  Continue Reading

Retirement Party for Nancy

Written on May 13, 2017 at 5:43 am, by

The San Juan Community Home Trust is hosting a retirement party for Nancy DeVaux at the San Juan Island Grange Hall on Thursday, May 25th from 5pm to 7:00pm. Come help us celebrate Nancy’s 12 years of success in developing permanently affordable homes on our island. The event is a potluck, so please bring a  Continue Reading

Practical Magic 2.0

Written on May 12, 2017 at 5:43 am, by

Updated on May 17th – This event has been cancelled – Back by popular demand, Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is presenting the sixth annual free seminar for women. The seminar focuses on practical, but not always accessible, topics like legal issues, budgeting, and community resources. “Practical Magic 2.0” will be held Saturday May 20,  Continue Reading

Breezeway Park is Officially Open

Written on May 11, 2017 at 5:52 am, by

With all the the major construction finished and the plantings completed last week, the final large piece of art, Tom Small’s “love seat” was installed on Monday of this week. The park is now complete, and the town commemorated it with an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday. It’s called Breezeway Park because it sits  Continue Reading