Lifestyle Stories - San Juan Islands

Celebrity Chef school lunches start Sept. 16 with Mia’s

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:01 PDT

Fourth year of dance instruction in elementary and middle schools

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:01 PDT

Art opening at Enzo's this Friday

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:01 PDT

Gluten Free Foodies

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:01 PDT

'Weather Patterns' featured at next Writer's Roundtable

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:01 PDT

Flag flies over Turn Point Light Station

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:01 PDT

'Orcas Eyes' show features amateur and professional photographers

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:01 PDT

Documentary filmmaker seeking islanders’ orca whale stories

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:01 PDT

As dominant predators of the aquatic world, orca whales rule the Puget Sound with strength and benevolence.

Fall class offerings at the Orcas Island Library

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:01 PDT

Island author releases new children’s book

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:01 PDT

Kathryn Thurman’s new children’s book “Garden for Pig” was inspired by her step-sister’s pet pig named Basil. Originally for sale at the county fair, he was scooped up and brought home to the family farm on Orcas, where he lived the rest of his days.

Gluten Free Foodies

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:01 PDT

Reading made easy with dogs

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:01 PDT

Reading is easily taken for granted. Most adults, young and old, do it every day without a second thought. Those at Lopez library, however, have not forgotten what it is like to be a shy reader.

Donald Miley, Lopez Island

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:02 PDT

The first time he went to sea, toddling Don Miley crawled into a packing box and was adrift by outgoing tide.

Lopezians at the San Juan County Fair

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:02 PDT

From the Goal Line

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Focus Northwest

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Missing orcas, tourist's death, Brickworks project are top stories in Sept. 1 Journal

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:02 PDT

Three Southern resident orcas have not been seen for at least three months — one of the three hasn’t been seen since October. And that has the Center for Whale Research worried. When Darwin Norris collapsed during a bike ride up Flaherty’s Hill on Orcas Island last week, his family watched precious moments ticking away as they frantically tried to call 911. But because of spotty cell coverage, the call was routed to a 911 center in Canada. Within a day of County Council member Richard Fralick and Rich Peterson’s votes killing the Land Bank’s purchase of conservation and historical preservation easements on the property, Ag Guild member Mark Madsen said the Guild would try to get more time from the property owners and raise from other sources the $400,000 that would have been obtained from the sale of the easements. Those stories are the top stories in the Sept. 1 Journal of the San Juan Islands — in stores and newsracks for 75 cents a copy.

William A. (Bill) Lawson | Passages

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:02 PDT

Bill will always be remembered for his easygoing manner, ability to make friends with anyone and a great sense of humor. He always was drawn to the sea — as a member of the United States Navy, commercial fishing in Alaska as a young man, or working and retiring from Marine Construction and Design in Ballard after more than 30 years.

Gluten Free Foodies

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:02 PDT

Jensen Shipyard celebrates its 100th birthday with a community party Sept. 18

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:02 PDT

To celebrate its maritime business longevity, the company will host an Anniversary Party on Sept. 18, noon to 4 p.m. The company says everyone is welcome to come enjoy fresh fish and barbecued beef while it lasts. There will be historical photos to see, as well as several Jensen-built boats to visit. Additional parking is available across the street in the old gravel pit.

Salmon Barbecue/Beach Bash Potluck Aug. 28 at Jackson's Beach

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:02 PDT

Salmon or roast pork. Dessert. Games and tournaments. And it's all free. The Friday Harbor Port District continues its 60th anniversary celebration Aug. 28, noon to 4 p.m. with its Salmon Barbecue/Beach Bash Potluck.

The Whale Museum’s Lecture Series: An Evening with Capt. Paul Watson, Aug. 27 in the Grange Hall

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:02 PDT

The Whale Museum’s 2010 Lecture Series presents Capt. Paul Watson on Aug. 27, 7 p.m., at the Grange Hall on First Street in Friday Harbor. The event is free and open to the public. For 30 years, Watson has been at the helm of the world's most active marine protection non-profit organization, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. His career as a Master Mariner began in 1968 as a seaman with the Merchant Marines and with the Canadian Coast Guard.

Memories of the 2010 San Juan County Fair | Slideshow

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:02 PDT

A slideshow of the San Juan County Fair, Aug. 18-21, 2010. Photos by Journal reporter Scott Rasmussen. Produced by Journal multimedia reporter Jane K. Fox.

U.S. flag again flies over Turn Point Light Station on Stuart Island

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:02 PDT

The U.S. flag was raised for the first time in 36 years at Turn Point Light Station on Stuart Island, Aug. 12. The ceremony was conducted by people dedicated to the restoration of Turn Point Light Station. Special guests included Dan and Gloria Alexander of Olympia. They were newlyweds when the Coast Guard assigned Dan to Turn Point in 1949.

San Juan County Fair ends Saturday; gates open at 10 a.m., close at 9 p.m.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:02 PDT

When it comes to music, there’s nothing clumsy about this group. The Clumsy Lovers have brought their mix of fiddle and banjo-fueled, bluegrass-ified Celtic rock to North American audiences for more than a decade. They rock the San Juan County Fair main stage tonight from 7-9.

Kids' Day Thursday and Friday at the San Juan County Fair

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:10:02 PDT

Thursday is Kids’ Day at the San Juan County Fair. (It’s Kids’ Day on Friday too). From noon to 5 p.m., children can enjoy unlimited rides for $20. Use the coupon on the front of The Daily Fair — available at the fair gates and The Journal booth — and get a free stick of cotton candy when you buy your wristband.