The seventh Annual Funhouse Science Fair will be held Saturday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Funhouse on Orcas Island. The event is open to students of all grades on Orcas, Lopez, Shaw, Stuart and Waldron islands. The high school division will be open to students from San Juan Island for the first time. The fair is free and open to the public.
KLOI Radio is now streaming online! Just go to www.kloi.org and listen to national and a few local programs.
Chess group The Lopez chess group be playing chess at the Lopez Library community room on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at…
The Whale Museum’s Exhibit Hall and Gift Shop are now reopened for the season. The museum is open to the…
Senior Information and Assistance, in the form of the Senior Services Coordinator, is often the “front door” to developing care plans and support services to assist needy islanders and their family caregivers. Respite services are a vital element in maintaining the health and stamina of these caregivers in the home where most care giving happens.
Susan Malins interviews Brian Cleary of Orcas Island.
On Tuesday, I got a sarcastic e-mail from a Hillary supporter. She forwarded a crack made by Howard Wolfson, Clinton’s…
The Islands’ Weekly is debuting a brand new feature: Question of the week! Every week we will pose a different…
The Ninth Annual St. Patrick’s Extravaganza, sponsored by Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor, will take place Saturday, March 15, 6 p.m. at the San Juan Island Yacht Club. This year there will be one Dinner Seating at 6 p.m. View and bid on the silent auction, raffle drawings, enjoy the always delicious full holiday dinner, lively Irish music and a fun live auction.
The Lopez Island School District Board of Directors, its Superintendent and staff, and its students have reason to celebrate. Although not officially certified, the bond election of February 19 appears to have been very successful for the district. With unofficial positive votes hovering near 75 percent, district officials are announcing victory.
For the first time in its 12-year history, United Way of San Juan County has exceeded its target campaign goal by nearly $10,000.
“We are exceedingly grateful for the trust and generous support of the community,” said Executive Director Bonnie Gilmore. “Our donors are important partners in our efforts to provide services to hundreds of island residents who participate in United Way funded programs.”
by Moriah Armstrong, Director, Orcas Island Prevention Partnership I would like to correct the Healthy Drinking “Factoid” which I submitted…
Your San Juan Islands Conservation District has two vacancies on its Board of Supervisors this year. One vacancy is an…
