Monthly Archives: August 2013
School District Says Thanks!
Written on August 30, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thanks Islanders Bank! “On behalf of the students and staff in the San Juan Island School District, San Juan Island School District would like to express our thanks for Islander’s Bank’s annual Stuff-the-Bus School Supply Drive. It was a joy to work with Bank Officer Michele Morton to pack up the three overflowing bins of Continue Reading
“Photographing Your Art” Workshop
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Arts Council (SJCAC) is sponsoring a workshop “Photographing Your Art” on September 28, taught by professional photographer, Mark Gardner. The workshop will be from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on Orcas Island at the Orcas Island Library. Fee is $50 for the full day workshop. The objective of the workshop is Continue Reading
Totem Pole Journey
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Lummi Tribe of Northwest Washington has reached out to Islanders asking for our engagement and support in honoring their treaty rights and preserving the final resting place of their ancestors at Xwe’che’eXen, known as Cherry Point. You are invited to a gathering to learn from Lummi leaders about this place and to hear their Continue Reading
A Hardworking Student Volunteer
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:39 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The folks at the San Juan Island Community Garden would like to say thanks to Conrad. And we’ll have more on the Community Garden soon, but for now, here’s this: Hardworking student volunteer, Conrad Bormann, has been working mornings this summer at the San Juan Island Community Garden (Here’s their Facebook page). Conrad is participating Continue Reading
Call for Artists – Artstock Art Market
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:32 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Call for artists for the 2013 Artstock Art Market! This year’s annual Artstock event will be a “mini-Artstock” in the sense that instead of a two day event that included an open studio tour, we are planning an afternoon Artstock Art Market and Gallery Walk from 3:30pm-7:00pm on October 5. There are several things already Continue Reading
Thanks from Downriggers
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
My family and my crew would like to thank the community for the massive amount of support that you have shown us since the fire at Downriggers. A big thank you to the fire department and EMT’s for their work that night. A huge thank you to Shelly from Herb’s for the phone call and Continue Reading
Become A Firefighter
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2013 structural Firefighter 1 certification class begins on September 4th and runs weekends through December 14th. Participation represents a significant commitment to the department and the community. Both women and men are invited to join. The 120+ hour class is based on internationaly recognized standards and culminates with an International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Continue Reading
Benefit for Greg Truesdale
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Many of you know Greg as a sports coach at the High School, or through his daughter Sierra (who is going off to college soon), or through his wife Nikki who works at the Elementary School and at Kings Marine. Or, you may know him as a craftsman who has worked on projects on their Continue Reading
FH Art Market Season Finale Friday
Written on August 28, 2013 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2013 Friday Harbor Art Market season winds down this Friday, August 30, at Brickworks Plaza from 3:00-7:00pm. Bring your guests, tell the tourists, share with friends: support your local artists, musicians and food vendors by making plans now to drop by the final night of the market. It’s never too early to start shopping Continue Reading
Barn Cats
Written on August 28, 2013 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need a barn cat? Jan at the animal shelter has your solution… Hey Folks, the Shelter has had some people calling lately with wild cats they’d like to relocate and so we’re looking for homes for “Barn Cats”. Call us at 360 378-2158 if you can provide a home.
Low-Income Housing Grants
Written on August 28, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Apply for low-income housing grants, loans by Sept. 30 San Juan County will award grants and loans totaling up to $25,000 in 2013 for projects that help make housing available to local residents of very low income. The Low Income Housing Fund, created by the state legislature in 2002, is funded by a surcharge on Continue Reading
Island Cellist & Friends Concert August 31
Written on August 27, 2013 at 2:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
From classical greats to Gershwin, cellist Sasha von Dassow presents a Summer Serenade concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, August 31 at 8:00 p.m. Since moving back to the Northwest last year after 22 years in Florida, von Dassow has been wowing island audiences. The former member of the cello section of the Continue Reading
Sunrise
Written on August 27, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out this gorgeous sunrise photographed last week by Kevin Holmes!
The Patron Saint of Found Objects
Written on August 27, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Murphy shares this note with you about her recent workshop… I’ve attached a photo of the Wild at Heart Studios Michael DeMeng Workshop we just had this weekend. The workshop was titled, “The Patron Saint of Found Objects”, and the instructor was Michael DeMeng, a well-known mixed-media assemblage artist. The workshop was held at Continue Reading
FHHS Notes
Written on August 27, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a press release from FHHS teacher Jenny Wilson, via Maude Cumming… Hi all – Thank you for your support in the past. Here we go again with a new school year and a new “batch” of Service-Learners! Please see the press release request from teacher Jenny Wilson below: The FHHS Community Service-Learning Class will Continue Reading
FHFF Tuesday – Recovering Lost Heritage
Written on August 25, 2013 at 9:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
How much have your grandparents passed on to you about your family’s heritage? How many generations would it take for your people to forget their past? This week’s film tells the story of a lost culture and the work being done to recover it. Come out Tuesday, August 27 at 7 pm to view The Continue Reading