The craft and stories behind First Nations carving will be on display as Kwagiulth carvers Jason and Trevor Hunt demonstrate techniques of traditional carving and painting Saturday, Oct. 6, and Sunday, Oct. 7, at Friday Harbor’s Arctic Raven Gallery, 130 First St.
“I danced for the devil…” Abigail Williams, The Crucible
It’s a head-to-head competition to see which of the six can conjure up the best chili, made from local foods, and gets under way directly after the close of the Fall Farm Parade, about 2 p.m.
San Juan Community Theatre’s Susan Williams directs a cast of two dozen local actors in the Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Crucible”, beginning Oct. 4.
Award-winning Seattle area writer Denise Frisino taps into that bygone era as the setting of her debut novel, “Whiskey Cove: Running Wild—Running Whiskey”, a fast paced and entertaining work of historical fiction set in the San Juan Islands and Bellingham.
Universal truths revealed in a dog’s search for home
The fifth annual “Savor the San Juans” ties together in a single monthlong celebration some of the finest in island arts, agricultural, dining, theatre, cultural events, farm tours, lodging specials and much, much more.
The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce 18th almost-annual Oktoberfest is Saturday, Oct. 6, at the fairgrounds in Friday Harbor.
The project will feature installation of framed portraits of each Grange leader in a soon-to-be rehabilitated Grange entry hall. The problem is that some photos are missing or not of sufficient photo-quality to appropriately honor the leaders who held office.
Island Rec is searching for “V.I.Ps” — Vehicles of Impressive Purpose — to participate in its annual Touch a Truck event.
Pearl Django returns. Cut from the same musical cloth featured by the band since its inception, “Eleven” blends original tunes and adaptations of jazz standards, from the likes of Count Basie and Thelonius Monk, all spiced by the group’s distinctive toe-tapping, string-centered, rhythmic style of music.
Be prepared for an injury or life-threatening emergency that could take place in your home or workplace. Island Rec is offering a First Aid Class, Monday, Sept. 24 and CPR Wednesday Sept. 26.
Space is still available for Cat Bordhi’s “Sweet Tomato Heels” class, Sunday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored by Island Wools.
