Spring highway construction will affect San Juan Islands and north Whidbey Island vacationers. A large Connecting Washington project will cause delays on Highway 20, just east of Anacortes from early April into July. WSDOT contractor crews from Tapani, Inc. will build two new roundabouts in the area of SR 20 and the SR 20 Spur (the intersection in Skagit County where you turn south toward Oak Harbor). 
 

The San Juan Islands License Plate will raise money for local organizations' conservation projects. We just need a few more signatures. If you have not yet signed the petition, please go to https://www.madrona.org/, scroll down the page and fill-in your information.
 

WHO:  San Juan Community Home Trust
WHAT:  a fundraiser, “Have a Heart Pizza Paddle Raise”
WHEN:  Saturday, Feb. 10th. 5:00-9 PM
WHERE:  San Juan Island Grange on 1st. St.
WHY:   to raise funds for the upcoming arrival and renovations of two more classic homes from the Victoria/Oak Bay area on Vancouver Island.
 

Movies will be shown every first and 3rd Tues at the Grange at 7 PM. Admission is by donation.  Film Society Members are free. Jan. 16^th Followed by the multiple award winning, beautifully filmed: Chasing Coral (directed by Jeff Orlowski),

Friday Harbor Grange #225 cordially invites our community to an Open House sponsored by Community Treasures. Please join us in having some FUN in filling needs in our community by promoting:
Permanency of Community Treasures
A community Talent Contest
Educational programs (like Love and Logic)
Family and charitable activities (arts, crafts and photography)
Writing legislative resolutions.
Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm at the Mullis Senior Center. Join us for goodies and camaraderie. Ask questions, watch a short video, and visit with island neighbors
 

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2018 Winter Birds of the San Juan Islands Workshop
The Whale Museum is holding a “Winter Birds of the San Juan Islands” workshop in partnership with San Juan Islands Audubon.  Taking place the weekend of February 23-25, 2018, the intent is to increase our birding skills through field trips and presentations.
 

The Whale Museum is holding a series of open houses for anyone interested in volunteering with TWM’s Education Department. The open house events will be held on the following dates and times: 
Saturday, January 27   2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Monday, February 12  10:00 am-11:00 am
Wednesday, March 7   1:00 pm-2:00 pm
If you have some spare time and are interested in our marine ecosystem, this is the perfect opportunity for you!  Education Department staff will be available to discuss volunteer opportunities and answer questions. Light refreshments will be served.