Topic: Around Here
Superintendent Update on STEM Building Renovation
Written on February 7, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last summer the Washington State legislature granted the San Juan Island School District a $1 million dollar capital gift to renovate the vocational/technology building behind Friday Harbor High School. Since July a design team made up of district staff, the project manager, and community members have met weekly to creatively maximize the use of the Continue Reading
ON BOOK! Readers Theatre
Written on February 7, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
In this ongoing series, a variety of island directors gathers island actors and friends to read new, classic and prize-winning plays. THIS WEEK! True West Written by Sam Shepard Directed by John Davis This work by Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard is a character study that examines the relationship between two brothers. As conflict arises Continue Reading
Small Town Survey VI
Written on February 6, 2014 at 11:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
So much music, so little time. If we could, I’m sure a lot of us would like to click all 5 answers below, but for today’s survey, we can click only one. What’s it gonna be? Results from previous surveys can be viewed here.
Coriolanus at SJCT Monday
Written on February 6, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
National Theatre Live, the National Theatre’s groundbreaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre live from the London stage, has come to Friday Harbor! When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens’ Continue Reading
Dog Days, Raven Nights
Written on February 6, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next lecture in 2014 Arthur Whiteley Lecture Series takes place at 7 p.m. on Thursday February 13, in The Commons, UW Friday Harbor Labs. John and Colleen Marzluff will present Dog Days, Raven Nights Twenty years ago, fresh out of graduate school and recently married, John and Colleen Marzluff left Arizona for a small cabin Continue Reading
Going to Island Hospital?
Written on February 6, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you know that you can get a free ride (and save yourself paying car fare on the ferry) to Island Hospital in Anacortes if you have need of their services. Check this out… FREE taxi service for San Juan County patients Patients who live in San Juan County can receive free round-trip taxi service Continue Reading
Introducing the Second Tuesday Film Festival
Written on February 5, 2014 at 2:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Peg Hope and Cynthia Burke have a new project they would like to share with you. Here’s Peg with the story… Cynthia Burke and I are collaborating to bring films that we hope are worthy of viewing, with a rather flexible goal of “raising global consciousness” (Think globally, act locally?), to our island community – Continue Reading
Double Wedding on SJI
Written on February 5, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s this month’s little bit of history, Part VI in our series from the San Juan Historical Museum… February brings us another Valentine’s Day, when some lovebirds get engaged or married, children share cards at school, and we all celebrate friendships. San Juan Island has probably seen more weddings than any other place of similar, Continue Reading
Theme for this year’s Children’s Festival
Written on February 5, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars, folks! San Juan Island’s 24th Annual Children’s Festival is happening Saturday, May 3th, 2014! We are pleased to announce that we have the root’n-est, toot’n-est, theme, this side of the Mississippi: Wild Wild West! This year we have selected a committee that’s been working hard to make the old west come alive: Continue Reading
Firefighters Honored
Written on February 5, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Firefighters Honored for Service in 2013 to San Juan Island Fire Rescue February 1, 2014 L to R in photo: Ian Paterson, Department Firefighter of the Year Joseph Foriska, Station 31 Firefighter of the Year Brent Johnson, Support Volunteer of the Year Michael hart, Station 34 Firefighter of the Year Brandon Baney, Rookie of the Continue Reading
Thanks
Written on February 5, 2014 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Matt Marinkovich, President of Fish For Teeth sends over this letter of thanks… On Friday, Jan 24th, Fish for Teeth kicked off its third year of providing dental care for those who cannot afford it, and cooked up over 300 fish tacos to help support the effort. Dental care is provided by local volunteer dental Continue Reading
San Juan Sunset
Written on February 4, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out this awesome aerial sunset photo shot last night by Chris Teren…
Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad
Written on February 4, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chef Hobbes is back with a new twist on a Caesar Salad… Try this version of a caesar salad, it will blow your socks off! Recipe for four: 4 heads of romaine, trimmed, ends left intact and cut in half lengthwise 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 t Dijon mustard 4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped Continue Reading
La Danse et La Musique
Written on February 4, 2014 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Two brothers—both professional ballet dancers—take the leads in a new ballet featured in La Danse et La Musique at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. After its successful premiere in 2013, the evening of vocal favorites and live dance performances promises a variety of island and professional talents. Event director Continue Reading
FHHS Basketball Playoff
Written on February 4, 2014 at 5:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rod Turnbull, Athletic Director at the high school sends over an announcement that there will be a home boys basketball playoff game on Monday, February 10th with a 5:00 start time. The most likely opponent will be Blaine, but there is an outside chance that it could be Mount Baker.
Council Member Bob Jarman Recovering
Written on February 3, 2014 at 5:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from Stan Matthews over at the county… On Monday January 27, 2014, Council member Bob Jarman was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Hospital/Peace Health in Bellingham for what now has been diagnosed as an aggressive bacterial infection – Strep A, commonly known as “flesh eating bacteria.” Mr. Jarman extends his deep Continue Reading
Superintendent Update on STEM Building Renovation
Written on February 7, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last summer the Washington State legislature granted the San Juan Island School District a $1 million dollar capital gift to renovate the vocational/technology building behind Friday Harbor High School. Since July a design team made up of district staff, the project manager, and community members have met weekly to creatively maximize the use of the Continue Reading
ON BOOK! Readers Theatre
Written on February 7, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
In this ongoing series, a variety of island directors gathers island actors and friends to read new, classic and prize-winning plays. THIS WEEK! True West Written by Sam Shepard Directed by John Davis This work by Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Sam Shepard is a character study that examines the relationship between two brothers. As conflict arises Continue Reading
Small Town Survey VI
Written on February 6, 2014 at 11:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
So much music, so little time. If we could, I’m sure a lot of us would like to click all 5 answers below, but for today’s survey, we can click only one. What’s it gonna be? Results from previous surveys can be viewed here.
Coriolanus at SJCT Monday
Written on February 6, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
National Theatre Live, the National Theatre’s groundbreaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre live from the London stage, has come to Friday Harbor! When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens’ Continue Reading
Dog Days, Raven Nights
Written on February 6, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next lecture in 2014 Arthur Whiteley Lecture Series takes place at 7 p.m. on Thursday February 13, in The Commons, UW Friday Harbor Labs. John and Colleen Marzluff will present Dog Days, Raven Nights Twenty years ago, fresh out of graduate school and recently married, John and Colleen Marzluff left Arizona for a small cabin Continue Reading
Going to Island Hospital?
Written on February 6, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you know that you can get a free ride (and save yourself paying car fare on the ferry) to Island Hospital in Anacortes if you have need of their services. Check this out… FREE taxi service for San Juan County patients Patients who live in San Juan County can receive free round-trip taxi service Continue Reading
Introducing the Second Tuesday Film Festival
Written on February 5, 2014 at 2:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Peg Hope and Cynthia Burke have a new project they would like to share with you. Here’s Peg with the story… Cynthia Burke and I are collaborating to bring films that we hope are worthy of viewing, with a rather flexible goal of “raising global consciousness” (Think globally, act locally?), to our island community – Continue Reading
Double Wedding on SJI
Written on February 5, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s this month’s little bit of history, Part VI in our series from the San Juan Historical Museum… February brings us another Valentine’s Day, when some lovebirds get engaged or married, children share cards at school, and we all celebrate friendships. San Juan Island has probably seen more weddings than any other place of similar, Continue Reading
Theme for this year’s Children’s Festival
Written on February 5, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars, folks! San Juan Island’s 24th Annual Children’s Festival is happening Saturday, May 3th, 2014! We are pleased to announce that we have the root’n-est, toot’n-est, theme, this side of the Mississippi: Wild Wild West! This year we have selected a committee that’s been working hard to make the old west come alive: Continue Reading
Firefighters Honored
Written on February 5, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Firefighters Honored for Service in 2013 to San Juan Island Fire Rescue February 1, 2014 L to R in photo: Ian Paterson, Department Firefighter of the Year Joseph Foriska, Station 31 Firefighter of the Year Brent Johnson, Support Volunteer of the Year Michael hart, Station 34 Firefighter of the Year Brandon Baney, Rookie of the Continue Reading
Thanks
Written on February 5, 2014 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Matt Marinkovich, President of Fish For Teeth sends over this letter of thanks… On Friday, Jan 24th, Fish for Teeth kicked off its third year of providing dental care for those who cannot afford it, and cooked up over 300 fish tacos to help support the effort. Dental care is provided by local volunteer dental Continue Reading
San Juan Sunset
Written on February 4, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out this awesome aerial sunset photo shot last night by Chris Teren…
Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad
Written on February 4, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chef Hobbes is back with a new twist on a Caesar Salad… Try this version of a caesar salad, it will blow your socks off! Recipe for four: 4 heads of romaine, trimmed, ends left intact and cut in half lengthwise 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 t Dijon mustard 4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped Continue Reading
La Danse et La Musique
Written on February 4, 2014 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Two brothers—both professional ballet dancers—take the leads in a new ballet featured in La Danse et La Musique at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. After its successful premiere in 2013, the evening of vocal favorites and live dance performances promises a variety of island and professional talents. Event director Continue Reading
FHHS Basketball Playoff
Written on February 4, 2014 at 5:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rod Turnbull, Athletic Director at the high school sends over an announcement that there will be a home boys basketball playoff game on Monday, February 10th with a 5:00 start time. The most likely opponent will be Blaine, but there is an outside chance that it could be Mount Baker.
Council Member Bob Jarman Recovering
Written on February 3, 2014 at 5:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from Stan Matthews over at the county… On Monday January 27, 2014, Council member Bob Jarman was taken by ambulance to St. Joseph Hospital/Peace Health in Bellingham for what now has been diagnosed as an aggressive bacterial infection – Strep A, commonly known as “flesh eating bacteria.” Mr. Jarman extends his deep Continue Reading