Topic: Around Here
Salmon Confidential at FHFF Tuesday
Written on July 3, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Next Tuesday’s movie at Friday Harbor Film Festival is Salmon Confidential. What’s killing BC’s Salmon? Click here for more info and a movie trailer…
Discussion on Climate Change
Written on July 3, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSU Director of the Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Nature Resources will Discuss Climate Change Impacts on Food, July 10th at Friday Harbor Brickworks Learn how climate change is already having an impact on the world’s food supply, and what the future may have in store for crop production during an illustrated talk by Washington Continue Reading
Back to the Future
Written on July 3, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Drive-In movie feature this week is Back to the Future! It’s on Saturday, show starts at dusk. Get there a little early to find a good spot for your car. Click on the poster below for more info…
Jewelry Event at WaterWorks
Written on July 3, 2014 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
On July 5th at WaterWorks Gallery, the annual summer jewelry event take place. This show feature unique and beautiful jewelry by: Dianne Coe, Contemporary beaded and ethnic Peggy Hunt, Up-cycled bicycle tire & bead Anna La Skibska, Modern crystal, glass, metal, rubber beads Jan Marie Tognela, Organic & traditional forms in Silver. This event takes Continue Reading
New ETA for Restoration of Service
Written on July 2, 2014 at 5:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard this from CenturyLink: San Juan County fiber cut update SAN JUAN COUNTY, Wash. – Local CenturyLink technicians continue with restoration efforts. Additional CenturyLink fiber splicers are expected on site at 5:45 pm. We are looking at an estimated time of [restored service] around 12:00 am.
Internet and Phone Disruption
Written on July 2, 2014 at 3:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
FYI – the Library has internet and WiFi if you need it… Internet and phones are down on the island again today, including 911 service. I heard from Mike at Rockisland.com that there is a fiber cut at Argyle / Pear Point intersection. This has severed Long Distance, DSL, and Cellular services for San Juan Island. Continue Reading
M/V Westward
Written on July 2, 2014 at 11:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
They’re doing day cruises this week on this beautiful classic yacht. Here are some reflections on the past 30 years cruising the islands by the owner… After spending a bit over 30 years sailing, cruising and fishing among the San Juan Islands the sights and feelings are reduced to something akin to snap shots. A flash Continue Reading
Jollification
Written on July 2, 2014 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here is this month’s history column from the San Juan Historical Museum… As we gear up for this year’s Independence Day festivities, we recall the year 1914 when Islanders gathered for the county’s first automobile parade, held on July 4 in Friday Harbor. The Journal reported that after the parade that year, townspeople walked to Continue Reading
SJCT’s Silver Celebration
Written on July 2, 2014 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s Silver Celebration last Saturday was both a trip down memory lane and a wonderful reminder of the island talents that still keep the Theatre thriving, taking us into the next 25 years. Mixing live theater, song and dance performances with video clips and photo collages from the past, Artistic Director Susan Continue Reading
Garden Tour Registration Deadline Today
Written on July 2, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – today is the last day to register – Reservations are required prior to July 3… San Juan Island Garden Club is hosting an excursion – Whatcom Horticultural Society Bellingham Garden Tour The tour has 6 gardens available for touring. All are within the Bellingham city area. We will view a minimum of Continue Reading
“Our Stories” – Survivor’s Art Gallery
Written on July 2, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) 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. We believe in healing through art and would like to give survivors Continue Reading
Sports Physical Clinics
Written on July 2, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Healthcare Fall 2014 Sports Physical Clinics will be on August 5th, 7th & 12th. 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 our website or by stopping by our office. Please bring Continue Reading
Bake Sale and Still Some Seats Left…
Written on July 2, 2014 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Presbyterian Church wants you to know they still have some room if you or someone you know has special needs for the parade… Fourth of July Parade Reserved Seating for those with special needs The Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church deacons will set up reserved seating in front of the church for seniors and those Continue Reading
Elusive Snake Found
Written on July 1, 2014 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a cool story shared by Doug McCutchen of the Land Bank… A San Juan Island couple, Maria Michaelson and Eben Shay have recorded the first documented sighting of the Sharp-tailed Snake on San Juan Island when their cat brought it home last Thursday evening. “It was a totally lucky find,” said Michaelson. “We had Continue Reading
Red Cross Update on Oso Mudslide
Written on July 1, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an update from the American Red Cross on relief efforts at the Oso Mudslide… As survivors struggled to come to grips with their losses in the days following the mudslide, more than 500 Red Cross workers and volunteers—half from Washington State—were by their side, providing comfort and relief items, as well as over 8,500 Continue Reading
Lavender!
Written on July 1, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Lavender Farm… Summer Greetings to All! We are all in the full summer swing, aren’t we?! The “purple haze” has begun in the fields. It’s looking like we are on target for being in full-bloom for the Lavender Festival! This year the Lavender Festival is Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20. Continue Reading
Salmon Confidential at FHFF Tuesday
Written on July 3, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Next Tuesday’s movie at Friday Harbor Film Festival is Salmon Confidential. What’s killing BC’s Salmon? Click here for more info and a movie trailer…
Discussion on Climate Change
Written on July 3, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSU Director of the Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Nature Resources will Discuss Climate Change Impacts on Food, July 10th at Friday Harbor Brickworks Learn how climate change is already having an impact on the world’s food supply, and what the future may have in store for crop production during an illustrated talk by Washington Continue Reading
Back to the Future
Written on July 3, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Drive-In movie feature this week is Back to the Future! It’s on Saturday, show starts at dusk. Get there a little early to find a good spot for your car. Click on the poster below for more info…
Jewelry Event at WaterWorks
Written on July 3, 2014 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
On July 5th at WaterWorks Gallery, the annual summer jewelry event take place. This show feature unique and beautiful jewelry by: Dianne Coe, Contemporary beaded and ethnic Peggy Hunt, Up-cycled bicycle tire & bead Anna La Skibska, Modern crystal, glass, metal, rubber beads Jan Marie Tognela, Organic & traditional forms in Silver. This event takes Continue Reading
New ETA for Restoration of Service
Written on July 2, 2014 at 5:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard this from CenturyLink: San Juan County fiber cut update SAN JUAN COUNTY, Wash. – Local CenturyLink technicians continue with restoration efforts. Additional CenturyLink fiber splicers are expected on site at 5:45 pm. We are looking at an estimated time of [restored service] around 12:00 am.
Internet and Phone Disruption
Written on July 2, 2014 at 3:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
FYI – the Library has internet and WiFi if you need it… Internet and phones are down on the island again today, including 911 service. I heard from Mike at Rockisland.com that there is a fiber cut at Argyle / Pear Point intersection. This has severed Long Distance, DSL, and Cellular services for San Juan Island. Continue Reading
M/V Westward
Written on July 2, 2014 at 11:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
They’re doing day cruises this week on this beautiful classic yacht. Here are some reflections on the past 30 years cruising the islands by the owner… After spending a bit over 30 years sailing, cruising and fishing among the San Juan Islands the sights and feelings are reduced to something akin to snap shots. A flash Continue Reading
Jollification
Written on July 2, 2014 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here is this month’s history column from the San Juan Historical Museum… As we gear up for this year’s Independence Day festivities, we recall the year 1914 when Islanders gathered for the county’s first automobile parade, held on July 4 in Friday Harbor. The Journal reported that after the parade that year, townspeople walked to Continue Reading
SJCT’s Silver Celebration
Written on July 2, 2014 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s Silver Celebration last Saturday was both a trip down memory lane and a wonderful reminder of the island talents that still keep the Theatre thriving, taking us into the next 25 years. Mixing live theater, song and dance performances with video clips and photo collages from the past, Artistic Director Susan Continue Reading
Garden Tour Registration Deadline Today
Written on July 2, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – today is the last day to register – Reservations are required prior to July 3… San Juan Island Garden Club is hosting an excursion – Whatcom Horticultural Society Bellingham Garden Tour The tour has 6 gardens available for touring. All are within the Bellingham city area. We will view a minimum of Continue Reading
“Our Stories” – Survivor’s Art Gallery
Written on July 2, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) 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. We believe in healing through art and would like to give survivors Continue Reading
Sports Physical Clinics
Written on July 2, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Healthcare Fall 2014 Sports Physical Clinics will be on August 5th, 7th & 12th. 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 our website or by stopping by our office. Please bring Continue Reading
Bake Sale and Still Some Seats Left…
Written on July 2, 2014 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Presbyterian Church wants you to know they still have some room if you or someone you know has special needs for the parade… Fourth of July Parade Reserved Seating for those with special needs The Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church deacons will set up reserved seating in front of the church for seniors and those Continue Reading
Elusive Snake Found
Written on July 1, 2014 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a cool story shared by Doug McCutchen of the Land Bank… A San Juan Island couple, Maria Michaelson and Eben Shay have recorded the first documented sighting of the Sharp-tailed Snake on San Juan Island when their cat brought it home last Thursday evening. “It was a totally lucky find,” said Michaelson. “We had Continue Reading
Red Cross Update on Oso Mudslide
Written on July 1, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an update from the American Red Cross on relief efforts at the Oso Mudslide… As survivors struggled to come to grips with their losses in the days following the mudslide, more than 500 Red Cross workers and volunteers—half from Washington State—were by their side, providing comfort and relief items, as well as over 8,500 Continue Reading
Lavender!
Written on July 1, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Lavender Farm… Summer Greetings to All! We are all in the full summer swing, aren’t we?! The “purple haze” has begun in the fields. It’s looking like we are on target for being in full-bloom for the Lavender Festival! This year the Lavender Festival is Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20. Continue Reading