Topic: Around Here
Dateline Victoria: The ferry to Sidney is running again!
Written on April 7, 2014 at 6:02 am, by Ian Byington
Victoria, BC – OK, we’ll admit it: it’s been tough not having the easy ride to the island, the last three months. Josie & I think of things to do, plays to see, people to hug, and the Sidney/Anacortes/Friday Harbor ferry hasn’t been scheduled since early January…but now it’s back. One of the parts I Continue Reading
Forum on Increased Vessel Traffic
Written on April 7, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
League of Women Voters Presents Forum on Increased Vessel Traffic in the Salish Sea The April Meeting of the League of Women Voters will be held at the SJI Library Conference room on Monday, April 14th from Noon to 2 p.m. Entitled “Island Crossroads: Vessel Traffic, Oils Spills and You,” our speakers will be Shaun Continue Reading
Samuel Smith Salute
Written on April 7, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Anna Maria over at Coho/Tucker House sends over this invitation for what looks like a tasty event on Friday… Friday, April 11th, Coho kicks off the San Juan Island part of Samuel Smith Salute celebrating this iconic English brewery that started the micro brew movement in the US. This is a nationwide event. Coho has Continue Reading
High Speed Internet
Written on April 7, 2014 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Victoria Compton from the SJC Economic Development Council shared an interesting article from the New York Times on the correlation between internet connection speeds and small town economic development. Have you ever drummed your fingers waiting for a webpage to load or an email to send? Check this out, it’s thought provoking.
FHFF: “Help Wanted”
Written on April 6, 2014 at 3:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival is seeking a volunteer coordinator and grant writer. (could be one or two positions) We can afford to pay a small wage to start until the grant writer can generate capital, which is our goal. This is an opportunity to be part of one of the most exciting Annual events Continue Reading
More on the Measles Health Alert
Written on April 6, 2014 at 2:52 pm, by Tim Dustrude
John T. Manning, Director of SJC Health & Community Services shares this information… The San Juan County Health Department urges all parents to ensure that they and their children are fully immunized against measles at this time. If you or your child, older than 12 months of age; has not received a dose of MMR Continue Reading
Island Grown Program Moves To Ag Guild
Written on April 6, 2014 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Effective immediately, the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild (Ag Guild) has taken over responsibility for building the relatively young Island Grown marketing program originally begun under the auspices of the San Juan County Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC). This move comes about following recent strategic planning discussions within the Ag Guild as its multi-year effort to Continue Reading
Whales & Wildlife Update
Written on April 5, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Captain Hobbes with this week’s report… Whale watch companies from the San Juan Islands, Victoria and Vancouver are all reporting seeing Transient (Biggs) orcas at least four times this week, with the latest sighting being made by Tom and Jane Cogan at Andrews Bay. Also around are several large groups of Dall’s porpoise and Continue Reading
Helping Our Mainland Neighbors
Written on April 4, 2014 at 5:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
By now we’ve all heard about the terrible tragedy that hit our neighbors in the Oso/Darrington area and many of us are wondering how we can best offer some help. Here is a great list of places to donate which is being updated daily by the Everett Herald. Be careful if you are approached to Continue Reading
Prevention Coalition Seeking Calendar Events
Written on April 4, 2014 at 12:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Debbi Fincher of the SJI Prevention Coalition would like your calendar submissions for their family-friendly summer events calendar. Here she is with more… Hello Everyone! Here we are preparing for yet another amazing summer, filled with activities to engage our youth and families! The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition has sponsored this free calendar for Continue Reading
Children’s Festival Poster Contest Winners
Written on April 4, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to present the winners of the Annual Children’s Festival Poster Contest! Many thanks to all the young artists who submitted entries! We had some wonderful artworks to choose from this year. Keep an eye out for the posters, which will soon be displayed around town. Island Rec would like to thank Continue Reading
Author Event – Gabrielle Zevin at Griffin Bay Bookstore
Written on April 4, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wednesday Morning, April 9, 11:00 Am Gabrielle Zevin’s novel The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry is a making a splash with booksellers across the nation. It’s tender, funny, and a paean to books, bookstores, and the people who sell them. And it’s the #1 Indie Pick For April 2014 Zevin is currently on a Continue Reading
Request for Salmon Recovery Project Proposals
Written on April 4, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Lead Entity is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for the San Juan Islands for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) 2014 grant cycle. Private citizens, non-profit organizations, local, state, and tribal governments, and special districts are invited to apply for funding through the SRFB Leady Entity process for salmon recovery projects Continue Reading
Bakery Hiring
Written on April 4, 2014 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Bakery San Juan has several exciting opportunities for responsible and dynamic individuals to join their Bakery and summer operations team. They are looking for committed, serious applicants interested in being trained up to meet their high standards of service and baking. Positions available: Front of house in the bakery Pizza at the Continue Reading
A Place to Play!
Written on April 3, 2014 at 12:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Young children and their parents are soon to have a wonderful place to go hang out and play in Friday Harbor. Cathy Kromer and Becky Taylor are creating “A Place to Play” at 55 Spring Street, where the Mystical Mermaid used to be just up from the China Pearl. Word is out already in our Continue Reading
Spring Bling Event – Dahlias!
Written on April 3, 2014 at 11:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
New Day Garden, growers of Dahlias and other specialty cut flowers have dahlia tubers still available for purchase for this spring planting. They will be available to answer questions and give planting and growing instructions. All of their 40 varieties of dahlias are good cut flower growers. $5.00 each or 10 for $40.00 Special Growers Continue Reading
Dateline Victoria: The ferry to Sidney is running again!
Written on April 7, 2014 at 6:02 am, by Ian Byington
Victoria, BC – OK, we’ll admit it: it’s been tough not having the easy ride to the island, the last three months. Josie & I think of things to do, plays to see, people to hug, and the Sidney/Anacortes/Friday Harbor ferry hasn’t been scheduled since early January…but now it’s back. One of the parts I Continue Reading
Forum on Increased Vessel Traffic
Written on April 7, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
League of Women Voters Presents Forum on Increased Vessel Traffic in the Salish Sea The April Meeting of the League of Women Voters will be held at the SJI Library Conference room on Monday, April 14th from Noon to 2 p.m. Entitled “Island Crossroads: Vessel Traffic, Oils Spills and You,” our speakers will be Shaun Continue Reading
Samuel Smith Salute
Written on April 7, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Anna Maria over at Coho/Tucker House sends over this invitation for what looks like a tasty event on Friday… Friday, April 11th, Coho kicks off the San Juan Island part of Samuel Smith Salute celebrating this iconic English brewery that started the micro brew movement in the US. This is a nationwide event. Coho has Continue Reading
High Speed Internet
Written on April 7, 2014 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Victoria Compton from the SJC Economic Development Council shared an interesting article from the New York Times on the correlation between internet connection speeds and small town economic development. Have you ever drummed your fingers waiting for a webpage to load or an email to send? Check this out, it’s thought provoking.
FHFF: “Help Wanted”
Written on April 6, 2014 at 3:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival is seeking a volunteer coordinator and grant writer. (could be one or two positions) We can afford to pay a small wage to start until the grant writer can generate capital, which is our goal. This is an opportunity to be part of one of the most exciting Annual events Continue Reading
More on the Measles Health Alert
Written on April 6, 2014 at 2:52 pm, by Tim Dustrude
John T. Manning, Director of SJC Health & Community Services shares this information… The San Juan County Health Department urges all parents to ensure that they and their children are fully immunized against measles at this time. If you or your child, older than 12 months of age; has not received a dose of MMR Continue Reading
Island Grown Program Moves To Ag Guild
Written on April 6, 2014 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Effective immediately, the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild (Ag Guild) has taken over responsibility for building the relatively young Island Grown marketing program originally begun under the auspices of the San Juan County Agricultural Resources Committee (ARC). This move comes about following recent strategic planning discussions within the Ag Guild as its multi-year effort to Continue Reading
Whales & Wildlife Update
Written on April 5, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Captain Hobbes with this week’s report… Whale watch companies from the San Juan Islands, Victoria and Vancouver are all reporting seeing Transient (Biggs) orcas at least four times this week, with the latest sighting being made by Tom and Jane Cogan at Andrews Bay. Also around are several large groups of Dall’s porpoise and Continue Reading
Helping Our Mainland Neighbors
Written on April 4, 2014 at 5:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
By now we’ve all heard about the terrible tragedy that hit our neighbors in the Oso/Darrington area and many of us are wondering how we can best offer some help. Here is a great list of places to donate which is being updated daily by the Everett Herald. Be careful if you are approached to Continue Reading
Prevention Coalition Seeking Calendar Events
Written on April 4, 2014 at 12:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Debbi Fincher of the SJI Prevention Coalition would like your calendar submissions for their family-friendly summer events calendar. Here she is with more… Hello Everyone! Here we are preparing for yet another amazing summer, filled with activities to engage our youth and families! The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition has sponsored this free calendar for Continue Reading
Children’s Festival Poster Contest Winners
Written on April 4, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to present the winners of the Annual Children’s Festival Poster Contest! Many thanks to all the young artists who submitted entries! We had some wonderful artworks to choose from this year. Keep an eye out for the posters, which will soon be displayed around town. Island Rec would like to thank Continue Reading
Author Event – Gabrielle Zevin at Griffin Bay Bookstore
Written on April 4, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wednesday Morning, April 9, 11:00 Am Gabrielle Zevin’s novel The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry is a making a splash with booksellers across the nation. It’s tender, funny, and a paean to books, bookstores, and the people who sell them. And it’s the #1 Indie Pick For April 2014 Zevin is currently on a Continue Reading
Request for Salmon Recovery Project Proposals
Written on April 4, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Lead Entity is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for the San Juan Islands for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) 2014 grant cycle. Private citizens, non-profit organizations, local, state, and tribal governments, and special districts are invited to apply for funding through the SRFB Leady Entity process for salmon recovery projects Continue Reading
Bakery Hiring
Written on April 4, 2014 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Bakery San Juan has several exciting opportunities for responsible and dynamic individuals to join their Bakery and summer operations team. They are looking for committed, serious applicants interested in being trained up to meet their high standards of service and baking. Positions available: Front of house in the bakery Pizza at the Continue Reading
A Place to Play!
Written on April 3, 2014 at 12:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Young children and their parents are soon to have a wonderful place to go hang out and play in Friday Harbor. Cathy Kromer and Becky Taylor are creating “A Place to Play” at 55 Spring Street, where the Mystical Mermaid used to be just up from the China Pearl. Word is out already in our Continue Reading
Spring Bling Event – Dahlias!
Written on April 3, 2014 at 11:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
New Day Garden, growers of Dahlias and other specialty cut flowers have dahlia tubers still available for purchase for this spring planting. They will be available to answer questions and give planting and growing instructions. All of their 40 varieties of dahlias are good cut flower growers. $5.00 each or 10 for $40.00 Special Growers Continue Reading