The 4th of July was a great day for a picnic and an even better day for kids on San Juan Island. The annual Pig War Picnic presented by the Kiwanis Club of Friday Harbor was again a great success. The proceeds from this event go back to the children of Friday Harbor. We were very pleased to give $20,000 this year to 20 graduating seniors who will use the scholarships to attend colleges or trade schools all around the country.

Kiwanis promotes leadership, responsibility, further education, and good citizenship among other traits. Thank you San Juan Island community and guests for supporting this very important project. We hope to see you again next year for our famous BBQ pulled pork sandwiches.

We would like to thank our sponsors for their support: Banner Bank, Browne’s Home Center, Kings Market, Ace Hardware, Heritage Bank, Kenmore Air, Stephanie Johnson O’Day PLLC, Dr. Horn DDS, The Studio, Richard Lawson Construction, Harbor Rental, Harbor Laundry, San Juan Interior Carpet connection, Island Propane Service Oaks, Chicago Title Insurance Co., Farmers Insurance and the Honeywell Charitable Fund.

Also, Chris Lawson Excavation, Roy’s Drive Thru, Islanders Insurance, MEM Enterprises, Petro San Juan, Printonyx, San Juan Propane, San Juan Sanitation, San Juan Surveying, Inc., EP Wealth Advisors, Holman Surveying, Sandstrom Law, San Juan Title, M.E.M. Enterprises, Holman Surveying, Coldwell Banker San Juans, Aeronautical Services, M&W Automotive Sales & Rentals, Joe Friday Shirt sand Windjammer Carpet Cleaning.

This link will take you to a dynamic, video of July 4th events. Please feel free to contact Sharon if you would like to share comments or have questions about how you can be part of this high-spirited, purposeful event! https://youtu.be/RhXNR3A0GqM.

We thank you all so much!

Sharon Hooper, President, Kiwanis Club of Friday Harbor