We've posted slideshows of the Friday Harbor 4th of July Parade, the prize-winners, and the Pig War Picnic. Here's one last slideshow of the crowds watching the parade. Scroll down for our favorite video from the parade - the Seahawks Blue Thunder drum line.
The San Juan Island Kiwanis hosted the annual Pig War Picnic right after the 4th of July Parade in Friday Harbor. Islanders and visitors gathered on the grounds of the San Juan Historical Museum on Price Street.
Friday Harbor's 4th of July parade was emceed by Alan Budwill, STAR 101.5 morning show host, and started with a flyby of Island Air Ambulance planes. Seventy-three entries traveled slowly down Spring Street which was lined by crowds of visitors and residents. Video of American Legion Post 163 Firing Squad at bottom of page.
San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce organized the parade and awarded eight cash prizes.
Martin Clunes, star of Doc Martin, is filming a documentary in the islands. He and his film crew were at the Friday Harbor 4th of July parade.
Doris Shaller and Martin Clunes in front of The Little Store in Friday Harbor.
Film crew (center back) at the 2018 Friday Harbor 4th of July Parade.
Fifty-five students graduated from Friday Harbor High School Saturday, June 0, 2018. With a C.S. Lewis quote on the backdrop - "There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind" - the class participated in the traditional graduation traditions.
ASB President Hallie Hargrove welcomed everyone. Emma Carpenteria took everyone through the class history detailing when each student joined the Class of 2018. Class Salutatorian Laurel Robertson gave a speech entitled "How Far We've Come", valedictorian Zach Fincher's speech was called "Island Life."
The community showed its outstanding support of education as it took about an hour for dozens of scholarships to be presented. Friday Harbor High School Principal Fred Woods and counselor Gordy Waite handed out a series of scholarships before representatives from local businesses and non-profits took the stage and awarded more.
The slideshow drew the usual cheers as photos of each student as a child and young adult were shown on the large screen accompanied by a lively and poignant soundtrack.
Photos by Sharon Kivisto
Then it was time for the diplomas. Woods, Superintendent Dr. Danna Diaz, and School Board member Sarah Werling-Sandwith handed out the diplomas and shook the graduates hands. Woods' daughter Kiana was one of the graduates.
A very short video of the graduates throwing their mortarboards is posted at the bottom of this article.
Under sunny skies, the American Legion Post 163 Color Guard, Firing Squad, Auxiliary and Our Lady in Mourning (Lynda Guernsey) representing all the widows marched from Court Street down Spring Street in Friday Harbor. The annual Memorial Day parade was followed by the ceremony at Memorial Park.
San Juan Island Firefighters Association hosted their annual Easter Egg Hunt at Jacksons Beach Sunday, April 1, 2018. More than 1,500 eggs, dyed at the fire station on Friday night, were hidden on the driftwood-strewn beach.
Finding the gold egg in the age 7 to 11 area at Roche Harbor's Annual Easter Egg Hunt proved extra difficult on Sunday, April 1, 2018. The two youngest age groups found the gold and silver eggs in their gardens and were waiting to be awarded their prizes but the older kids were still scrambling. Even a hint that the egg was hidden in a specific corner of the pavilion's patio didn't help.
More than 600 islanders joined Friday Harbor High School and Middle School students in the local March for Our Lives (VIDEO) Saturday, March 24, 2018. After brief remarks by Friday Harbor Mayor Farhad Ghatan, the students spoke about the need for an end to the gun violence.
In spite of the cold and windy weather, approximately 1,000 people gathered in front of the San Juan County Courthouse Saturday afternoon January 20, 2018 for the 2nd annual Women's March in Friday Harbor.
The annual Island Lights Festival took place this year on Friday, December 1 in Friday Harbor. The San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce partnered with Brickworks, the Whale Museum, Island Rec and the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild to provide a fun-filled evening for the whole family.
A generous crowd of party-goers celebrated at San Juan Community Theatre's annual Holiday Festival Saturday, December 2 in Friday Harbor. They perused the numerous items in the silent auction ranging from art work to Seattle Mariners tickets. After wine and appetizers, attendees moved into the Whittier Theatre and participated in the 20-item live auction.
Friday Harbor High School celebrated homecoming last week with the traditional parade, pep rally, crowning of royalty, and not so traditionally winning the homecoming football game.
The Sports Car Club of the San Juan Islands in conjunction with the Rotary Club of San Juan Island held the 11th annual Concours d’Elegance at the San Juan Vineyards on Sunday, August 27. Categories included German, American, Other Countries, Custom/Modified/Hot Rod, and Motorcycles.