Topic: Around Here
San Juan Island Blood Drive
Written on July 21, 2014 at 7:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mullis Community Senior Center. Donate blood and save a life! Walk-ins welcome. Donors with appointments have priority at registration. Photo ID required. Contact Curt Van Hyning 317-8399 for appointment. Wednesday, July 30, 11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Island Talents in Night Music July 24
Written on July 21, 2014 at 5:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Two island singers/guitarists highlight the next edition of San Juan Community Theatre’s Night Music summer concert series on Thursday, July 24. Both Daniel Finn and Ian Boulton got their musical start at the age of 12. Finn says he’s been writing songs in a kind of “crypto-pop/rock/soul-skidded groove” since then and has been performing them Continue Reading
Historic Sunshine Alley Presentation
Written on July 21, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join local architectural historian Boyd Pratt and Town of Friday Harbor historic preservation coordinator, Sandy Strehlou for an exclusive presentation of Historic Sunshine Alley, “The people, trends and events that influenced Sunshine Alley as we know it today”, to be held at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, July 23rd at Brickworks. Earlier this year, the Town Continue Reading
Sunshine Alley Final Design Open House
Written on July 21, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The open house on the final design and cost particulars for the Sunshine Alley Design Project will be this Wednesday the 23rd of July at Brickworks beginning at 6:00 pm. The design team will give a Powerpoint presentation of the final design concept at 6:15 pm followed by discussion with all interested parties. Please plan Continue Reading
Salish Seeds Project
Written on July 21, 2014 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all volunteers! Here’s a new opportunity to get involved with the Salish Seeds Project! Native Plant Nursery Construction Come help the San Juan County Land Bank and the San Juan Preservation Trust complete their shared native plant nursery at Red Mill Farm on San Juan Island (see directions below). Part of the Salish Seeds Continue Reading
Young Naturalist Class
Written on July 21, 2014 at 5:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Nature Institute offers a Young Naturalist Class at the Sculpture Park for children 5 – 8 years of age. Explore the park and create a nature journal with environmental educator and artist, Alice Hibberd. Saturday, July 26th from 10:00 am to noon. Cost is $20 per student. Call 378-3646 to register.
The Conscientious Projector
Written on July 20, 2014 at 10:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Rob with this month’s entry in the Conscientious Projector series… Hello Healthy Islanders, Monday, July 21st at 7:00 pm in the library, we will hear a fascinating interview with genetics researcher Dr. Bruce Lipton. And to make it even more interesting, he will be interviewed by none other than Dr. Wayne Dyer. The most Continue Reading
San Juan Fiesta
Written on July 20, 2014 at 4:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Home Trust would like to express their thanks… In a salute to the Hispanic community of Friday Harbor, the Home Trust celebrated its 2nd annual San Juan Fiesta. An enthusiastic, overflowing crowd began filling The Brickworks early to begin the festivities. The evening began with a delicious Mexican meal, including handmade Continue Reading
More Photos of Beautiful Boats
Written on July 19, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Welcome to Saturday. Alan Niles was out shooting photos last week that same evening with John Miller, and he got some great images too. What a beautiful evening with beautiful “golden hour” sunlight falling on some beautiful boats! Here are some notes about San Juan Classic Day Sailing from Captain Niles… The San Juan Islands Continue Reading
U of W Scientist to Discuss Climate Change Impact Adaptations
Written on July 19, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Learn how climate variability and global climate change impacts the Pacific Northwest from University of Washington researcher Lara Whitely Binder at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 24 at the San Juan Island Grange. As Outreach and Climate Adaptation Specialist for the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group (CIG), Whitely Binder will discuss CIG’s goal to increase Continue Reading
Karen Haas to Present Two Historical Programs
Written on July 19, 2014 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Historian and storyteller Karen Haas portrays women from differing walks of life and points of view during two programs scheduled this month at English Camp and the San Juan Island Library The first is her celebrated Civil War program, I am Always on the Woman’s Side, scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 25 in the Continue Reading
New Online Map of Public Lands in Washington
Written on July 19, 2014 at 5:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) announced a new online, interactive map of natural resource and recreation lands owned by government agencies. The statewide map, located at this link, allows people to click on a location and learn which agency owns the land, the number of acres, the main use of the land and the Continue Reading
More Sports Physical Clinics
Written on July 18, 2014 at 11:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Healthcare Fall 2014 Sports Physical Clinics will be on August 5th, 7th, 12th and now a new one has been added on the 21st. Cost is $35.00 at time of appointment. Please call the office to schedule your appointment at 378-1338 Mandatory Sports Physical paperwork is available on the Patient Forms page on Continue Reading
Seattle Chamber Brass
Written on July 18, 2014 at 11:03 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Seattle Chamber Brass, a band comprised of Seattle’s brightest up and coming brass musicians will be headlining next week’s “Music on the Lawn.” With energy and style, they’ll jump from Broadway show tunes to Mozart, to Bach, to Joplin. Back by popular demand, this will be one concert to remember! Island Rec’s “Bring Em’ Back” Continue Reading
SJI Fire Staff Mobilized to Wildland Fires
Written on July 18, 2014 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Early on Tuesday, July 15th, San Juan Island Fire Rescue’s Administrative Assistant Carolyn Hudson was deployed as a part of an “Incident Management Team” to assist with efforts to control a forest fire near Detroit, Oregon. Ms. Hudson is a specialist in managing the finances of major emergencies. On Tuesday afternoon, San Juan Fire Rescue Continue Reading
Wags to Riches
Written on July 18, 2014 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
This fun, annual fundraiser for the Animal Shelter is coming up. Better mark your calendars now. This year, it’s the Dog Days of Summer, and it will be held on Sunday, August 3rd from Noon to 4:00 pm. It’s hosted by the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor and Bob & Lissa McDowell at 33 Continue Reading
San Juan Island Blood Drive
Written on July 21, 2014 at 7:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mullis Community Senior Center. Donate blood and save a life! Walk-ins welcome. Donors with appointments have priority at registration. Photo ID required. Contact Curt Van Hyning 317-8399 for appointment. Wednesday, July 30, 11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Island Talents in Night Music July 24
Written on July 21, 2014 at 5:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Two island singers/guitarists highlight the next edition of San Juan Community Theatre’s Night Music summer concert series on Thursday, July 24. Both Daniel Finn and Ian Boulton got their musical start at the age of 12. Finn says he’s been writing songs in a kind of “crypto-pop/rock/soul-skidded groove” since then and has been performing them Continue Reading
Historic Sunshine Alley Presentation
Written on July 21, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join local architectural historian Boyd Pratt and Town of Friday Harbor historic preservation coordinator, Sandy Strehlou for an exclusive presentation of Historic Sunshine Alley, “The people, trends and events that influenced Sunshine Alley as we know it today”, to be held at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, July 23rd at Brickworks. Earlier this year, the Town Continue Reading
Sunshine Alley Final Design Open House
Written on July 21, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The open house on the final design and cost particulars for the Sunshine Alley Design Project will be this Wednesday the 23rd of July at Brickworks beginning at 6:00 pm. The design team will give a Powerpoint presentation of the final design concept at 6:15 pm followed by discussion with all interested parties. Please plan Continue Reading
Salish Seeds Project
Written on July 21, 2014 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all volunteers! Here’s a new opportunity to get involved with the Salish Seeds Project! Native Plant Nursery Construction Come help the San Juan County Land Bank and the San Juan Preservation Trust complete their shared native plant nursery at Red Mill Farm on San Juan Island (see directions below). Part of the Salish Seeds Continue Reading
Young Naturalist Class
Written on July 21, 2014 at 5:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Nature Institute offers a Young Naturalist Class at the Sculpture Park for children 5 – 8 years of age. Explore the park and create a nature journal with environmental educator and artist, Alice Hibberd. Saturday, July 26th from 10:00 am to noon. Cost is $20 per student. Call 378-3646 to register.
The Conscientious Projector
Written on July 20, 2014 at 10:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Rob with this month’s entry in the Conscientious Projector series… Hello Healthy Islanders, Monday, July 21st at 7:00 pm in the library, we will hear a fascinating interview with genetics researcher Dr. Bruce Lipton. And to make it even more interesting, he will be interviewed by none other than Dr. Wayne Dyer. The most Continue Reading
San Juan Fiesta
Written on July 20, 2014 at 4:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Home Trust would like to express their thanks… In a salute to the Hispanic community of Friday Harbor, the Home Trust celebrated its 2nd annual San Juan Fiesta. An enthusiastic, overflowing crowd began filling The Brickworks early to begin the festivities. The evening began with a delicious Mexican meal, including handmade Continue Reading
More Photos of Beautiful Boats
Written on July 19, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Welcome to Saturday. Alan Niles was out shooting photos last week that same evening with John Miller, and he got some great images too. What a beautiful evening with beautiful “golden hour” sunlight falling on some beautiful boats! Here are some notes about San Juan Classic Day Sailing from Captain Niles… The San Juan Islands Continue Reading
U of W Scientist to Discuss Climate Change Impact Adaptations
Written on July 19, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Learn how climate variability and global climate change impacts the Pacific Northwest from University of Washington researcher Lara Whitely Binder at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 24 at the San Juan Island Grange. As Outreach and Climate Adaptation Specialist for the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group (CIG), Whitely Binder will discuss CIG’s goal to increase Continue Reading
Karen Haas to Present Two Historical Programs
Written on July 19, 2014 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Historian and storyteller Karen Haas portrays women from differing walks of life and points of view during two programs scheduled this month at English Camp and the San Juan Island Library The first is her celebrated Civil War program, I am Always on the Woman’s Side, scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 25 in the Continue Reading
New Online Map of Public Lands in Washington
Written on July 19, 2014 at 5:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) announced a new online, interactive map of natural resource and recreation lands owned by government agencies. The statewide map, located at this link, allows people to click on a location and learn which agency owns the land, the number of acres, the main use of the land and the Continue Reading
More Sports Physical Clinics
Written on July 18, 2014 at 11:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Healthcare Fall 2014 Sports Physical Clinics will be on August 5th, 7th, 12th and now a new one has been added on the 21st. Cost is $35.00 at time of appointment. Please call the office to schedule your appointment at 378-1338 Mandatory Sports Physical paperwork is available on the Patient Forms page on Continue Reading
Seattle Chamber Brass
Written on July 18, 2014 at 11:03 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Seattle Chamber Brass, a band comprised of Seattle’s brightest up and coming brass musicians will be headlining next week’s “Music on the Lawn.” With energy and style, they’ll jump from Broadway show tunes to Mozart, to Bach, to Joplin. Back by popular demand, this will be one concert to remember! Island Rec’s “Bring Em’ Back” Continue Reading
SJI Fire Staff Mobilized to Wildland Fires
Written on July 18, 2014 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Early on Tuesday, July 15th, San Juan Island Fire Rescue’s Administrative Assistant Carolyn Hudson was deployed as a part of an “Incident Management Team” to assist with efforts to control a forest fire near Detroit, Oregon. Ms. Hudson is a specialist in managing the finances of major emergencies. On Tuesday afternoon, San Juan Fire Rescue Continue Reading
Wags to Riches
Written on July 18, 2014 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
This fun, annual fundraiser for the Animal Shelter is coming up. Better mark your calendars now. This year, it’s the Dog Days of Summer, and it will be held on Sunday, August 3rd from Noon to 4:00 pm. It’s hosted by the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor and Bob & Lissa McDowell at 33 Continue Reading