Fred Hoeppner died on Sept. 5 of an apparent heart attack, and just over a month later his dog, Charlie followed.
Grab a friend and take a walk through time. An insider’s look at Friday Harbor’s historic lower Argyle Avenue neighborhood, its colorful characters and past.
Mike Vouri, chief of interpretation at the San Juan Island National Historical Park, as the playwright and star, joins Folksinger Michael Cohen and Director Chris DeStaffany in “The Life and Times of General George Pickett,”which is returning to Friday Harbor as a special benefit performance, Oct. 26, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at the San Juan Community Theatre. Proceeds will offset Wahl’s medical costs.
This September, more than 100 boaters took advantage of a promotion offered by the Port of Friday Harbor.
Visitors who stayed in the marina for four nights over the summer received a fifth night at no charge.
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library host Penny Harrison, editor of “Open Spaces,” Saturday, Oct. 22, 2 — 4 p.m. at Griffin Bay Bookstore.
The CD release party, also featuring the San Juan Studio All-Star Band consisting of over a dozen island musicians including Borrero’s mom, is Saturday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. at 208 Julie Road, off of Wold Road.
Although $43,800 was pledged this year, the foundation’s goal is to raise $88,000 for school programs short on funds.
When it comes to this Spanish tradition, keep your eyes and ears open for singing, dancing and guitar
A brief bio of a new performer in town
The play returns Thursday, Oct. 13 for bargain night at 7:30 p.m., tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for student reserved. The play continues on Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. The final show is a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
A look at the 2011 Oktoberfest in Friday Harbor
The documentary “Fire Under the Snow” follows a monk’s life, cutting back and forth between the past and Palden’s present as an activist, living in exile.
Here’s a look at upcoming Farm festival events on San Juan:
