How do you build a rain catchment system? Start a year-round vegetable garden? Learn the finer points of freshly cut flower arrangements? Find out answers to these questions and more, and meet the “Galloping Gourmet” as well, at WSU Extension’s Master Gardeners Spring Gardening Workshop, April 21.
Esther Williams, eat your heart out.
Friday Harbor’s irrepressible Francie Hansen, creator of county Fair’s Trashion Fashion Show, has found a new medium to mine—water.
A evening of smooth and romantic jazz awaits at San Juan Community Theatre, Friday, with the return of husband and wife team, Patti Cathcart and Tuck Andress; show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Local artist Ron Bates calls the effect a, “wonderfully bright and energetic abstract that mixes beautifully and naturally”, and he intends to auction off the result in a raffle drawing. Proceeds from the drawing will benefit the Puget Sound Anglers’ salmon enhancement projects.
This debut collection of stories has been praised as adventurous and frank, and lays blame for whatever consequences and mayhem that might occur squarely at the feet of those who would attempt to hide cookies atop a refrigerator.
The unsung heroes of carrying for the environment, sustainable practices and stewardship walk among us, and the Stewardship Network of the San Juans wants to ensure that they have their moment in the spotlight: Nominations, please.
A former Seattle resident who now makes his home on Cape Cod, Roth’s songs have made their way to Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, the Kennedy Center, the Space Shuttle “Atlantis”, as well as into the play lists of the Kingston Trio and Peter, Paul & Mary.
Friday Harbor Middle School Players put a spin of their own on playwright Joseph Robinette’s stage adaptation of E.B. White’s beloved children story, Charlotte’s Web, with back-to-back-to-back performances at San Juan Community Theatre. It’s quite a cast and crew. About 25 in all. And quite a story, too, as you may recall.
San Juan Island’s Audubon Society, San Juan Island Museum of Art and San Juan Community Theatre are joining forces to present a birding extravaganza, Sunday, April 15… starting with a three-hour field.
With only three weeks left to go, Geno James bumped Marty Chevalier from the lead of the Frank Wilson Memorial fishing derby by landing the biggest fish seen so far in the tournament. A total of 17 fish were weighed in last week’s round of competition, including James’ 22.57-pounder.
Register for the run online at ACTIVE.COM; events proceeds benefit the Family Resource Center.
San Juan Island’s Sam Buck will share insights and talk about his recently released book, “Believe Your Experience,” at an author showcase event, co-sponsored by Griffin Bay Bookstore and San Juan Island Library, Saturday.
Doors open at 5 pm. The event features beverages, appetizers, live music and silent and live auction items. Tickets raffle items will be available for sale.