Tell your survivor story at the fair

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services is looking for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault who would like to tell their story through art. DVSAS would like to display these (non judged) works of art at our fair booth this year.

They believe in healing through art and would like to give survivors the opportunity to tell their stories through their preferred medium.

The artist’s name may remain confidential if they wish. If you would like to participate in “Our Stories” the Survivor’s Art Gallery, please contact us at 378-8680, Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

5K Run/Walk

The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of the San Juan Islands will hold its annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Aug. 2.

Registration is at Orcas Spa and Athletics and starts at 8 a.m. The walk/run starts at 9 a.m.

Registration entry fees are $20 for 19-plus, $15 for students and seniors, $10 for those 12 and under and $20 for a T-shirt.

The course starts at Orcas Spa and Athletics, participants take “A” street to North Beach Road and turn right. Run south to Main Street, turn left and continue up Crescent Beach Road to the Crescent Beach Preserve trail. Run through the trail to Mt. Baker Road. Turn left. Continue around the 90 degree turn to Lovers Lane. Turn left at Enchanted Forest Road. Turn right on Orion Lane (Lavender Hollow) and run through the trail back to Orcas Spa and Athletics.

For more information, call 376-1516.