Topic: Around Here
30 miles for 30 years
Written on July 31, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
30 miles for 30 years (3 people, 3 islands, 3 days) To celebrate Wolf Hollow’s 30 years, and to raise awareness and funds to support the work we do, three people with long-term associations with Wolf Hollow will be doing a 30 mile sponsored run/walk in early September. They will run or walk 10 miles Continue Reading
EMT Class Starting this October
Written on July 31, 2013 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
As San Juan Island EMS and MedEvac continues to expand services to the community, there is a growing need for professional volunteer EMTs. San Juan Island EMS and MedEvac will be conducting an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course beginning October 5, 2013. Classes will be held each Wednesday Night and all day Saturday through March Continue Reading
Youth Exhibitors Free This Year!
Written on July 31, 2013 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Reposting this one again, just in case you missed it last week – The San Juan County Fair is pleased to announce that through a generous donation they are able to offer Youth Exhibitors free entrance into the 2013 County Fair. The Youth Exhibitor fee (ages 5-16), which is normally $5.00 for entrance all four Continue Reading
A Case of the Blues August 1st
Written on July 31, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island musicians gather for an evening of blues during San Juan Community Theatre’s August 1 edition of its Night Music Summer Concert Series. The live music inside the intimate Gubelman Theatre features Keith Busha, Daniel Finn, Kirk Fuhrmeister and Steven Keyes. The singers, guitarists and pianist promise plenty of new musical treatments of classic blues. The Continue Reading
Library to close for inventory Wednesday, August 14 – Friday, August 16
Written on July 31, 2013 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library will close August 14-16 for an inventory of its collection, library director Laurie Orton announced. The Library will be closed to the public Wednesday through Friday, the same time as the County Fair, to minimize disruption to island residents. “Historically, Fair Week has been a pretty slow time in the Continue Reading
Seal Birth in Elliott Bay Caught on Video
Written on July 30, 2013 at 6:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just saw this online and thought you might like to see it too…
Richard Earl Norris 4/13/1926 – 7/17/2013
Written on July 30, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Richard Norris passed away peacefully at home on the morning of July 17, in the presence of his wife Fiona and daughter Laura. He was preceded in death by his younger son Jack. Richard, youngest child of Ernest and Freda Norris, was raised at Haller Lake near Seattle where his love of nature was nurtured Continue Reading
I am Always on the Woman’s Side – A Costumed Presentation By Karen Haas
Written on July 30, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Historian and storyteller Karen Haas portrays women from differing walks of life and points of view during the Civil War in her program, I am Always on the Woman’s Side, scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Saturday, August 3 in the San Juan Island Library. The program is free. Call the park at 360-378-2240, ext. 2233, or Continue Reading
Glenna Hall Appointed To Opalco Board
Written on July 30, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
At their July 18th meeting in Eastsound, the OPALCO Board of Directors appointed Glenna Hall, of San Juan Island, to fill the vacant seat for District 1 (San Juan, Brown, Henry, Pearl and Speiden islands). The seat was vacated in May when George Mulligan resigned from the Board. Glenna retired as a judge of the Continue Reading
Update – Ireland Luxury Cruise for Auction
Written on July 30, 2013 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dates have changed for this cruise to Sept. 22 thru 28th… BID ON A LUXURY CRUISE IN IRELAND! The animal shelter had so much fun doing an on-line silent auction as part of this year’s Wags to Riches, they’ve decided to have another on-line auction – but this time for one singular, extraordinary item. Let Continue Reading
The Conscientious Projector Returns Tonight
Written on July 29, 2013 at 12:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Rob Simpson inviting you to tonight’s feature: Greetings Islander Dwellers, Tonight’s (Monday) screening may not be for everyone. But, if you like any of the TV shows from the LAW & ORDER franchise where they unravel a crime scene using forensic evidence to bring about justice, this true story may engage Continue Reading
Back by Popular Demand
Written on July 29, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may remember our story from July 8 about the WIC program and the Soroptimists pledging $2400 to help out… Well, good news – they are extending this to include one more day at the market, this coming Saturday, August 3rd. In case you missed what it’s all about, here is the original story: Soroptimists Continue Reading
Disputed Islands During the Civil War
Written on July 29, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Historian Boyd Pratt describes how settlement proceeded during the joint military occupation at the height of the American Civil War in a program scheduled at 7 p.m., Friday, August 2 at the San Juan Island Library. In the brief two decades from the first EuroAmerican settlement by the Hudson’s Bay Company on San Juan Island Continue Reading
Music on the Lawn
Written on July 29, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s this Wednesday, July 31, from 6:30 to 8:15 pm, Island Rec’s Music on the Lawn, FREE Summer Concert Series. 405 Price Street, San Juan Island Historical Museum. Correo Aéreo is a world touring multi-instrumental and vocal Latin/World music trio. They will be performing traditional music of Argentina, Mexico and Venezuela with a stunning array of string and percussive instruments with silken vocal harmonies. You will be treated Continue Reading
Helping with the Wenatchee Wildfire
Written on July 28, 2013 at 4:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On the afternoon of Saturday July 27th, San Juan Island Fire Rescue sent three firefighters and two vehicles to assist at a fire located near Wenatchee. The “Colockum Park” fire is located in Chelan County. Since the fire was discovered earlier on Saturday, it is reported to have grown to an area covering more than Continue Reading
One More Night…
Written on July 28, 2013 at 12:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this message from Island Stage Left… Tonight is our last Roche Harbor performance at 8:30. The set is gorgeous and the venue warm and out of the wind. Come and laugh with us! Next week we move to 1062 Wold Rd and play there through August 18th Fridays – Sundays at 8:00
30 miles for 30 years
Written on July 31, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
30 miles for 30 years (3 people, 3 islands, 3 days) To celebrate Wolf Hollow’s 30 years, and to raise awareness and funds to support the work we do, three people with long-term associations with Wolf Hollow will be doing a 30 mile sponsored run/walk in early September. They will run or walk 10 miles Continue Reading
EMT Class Starting this October
Written on July 31, 2013 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
As San Juan Island EMS and MedEvac continues to expand services to the community, there is a growing need for professional volunteer EMTs. San Juan Island EMS and MedEvac will be conducting an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course beginning October 5, 2013. Classes will be held each Wednesday Night and all day Saturday through March Continue Reading
Youth Exhibitors Free This Year!
Written on July 31, 2013 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Reposting this one again, just in case you missed it last week – The San Juan County Fair is pleased to announce that through a generous donation they are able to offer Youth Exhibitors free entrance into the 2013 County Fair. The Youth Exhibitor fee (ages 5-16), which is normally $5.00 for entrance all four Continue Reading
A Case of the Blues August 1st
Written on July 31, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island musicians gather for an evening of blues during San Juan Community Theatre’s August 1 edition of its Night Music Summer Concert Series. The live music inside the intimate Gubelman Theatre features Keith Busha, Daniel Finn, Kirk Fuhrmeister and Steven Keyes. The singers, guitarists and pianist promise plenty of new musical treatments of classic blues. The Continue Reading
Library to close for inventory Wednesday, August 14 – Friday, August 16
Written on July 31, 2013 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library will close August 14-16 for an inventory of its collection, library director Laurie Orton announced. The Library will be closed to the public Wednesday through Friday, the same time as the County Fair, to minimize disruption to island residents. “Historically, Fair Week has been a pretty slow time in the Continue Reading
Seal Birth in Elliott Bay Caught on Video
Written on July 30, 2013 at 6:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just saw this online and thought you might like to see it too…
Richard Earl Norris 4/13/1926 – 7/17/2013
Written on July 30, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Richard Norris passed away peacefully at home on the morning of July 17, in the presence of his wife Fiona and daughter Laura. He was preceded in death by his younger son Jack. Richard, youngest child of Ernest and Freda Norris, was raised at Haller Lake near Seattle where his love of nature was nurtured Continue Reading
I am Always on the Woman’s Side – A Costumed Presentation By Karen Haas
Written on July 30, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Historian and storyteller Karen Haas portrays women from differing walks of life and points of view during the Civil War in her program, I am Always on the Woman’s Side, scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Saturday, August 3 in the San Juan Island Library. The program is free. Call the park at 360-378-2240, ext. 2233, or Continue Reading
Glenna Hall Appointed To Opalco Board
Written on July 30, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
At their July 18th meeting in Eastsound, the OPALCO Board of Directors appointed Glenna Hall, of San Juan Island, to fill the vacant seat for District 1 (San Juan, Brown, Henry, Pearl and Speiden islands). The seat was vacated in May when George Mulligan resigned from the Board. Glenna retired as a judge of the Continue Reading
Update – Ireland Luxury Cruise for Auction
Written on July 30, 2013 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dates have changed for this cruise to Sept. 22 thru 28th… BID ON A LUXURY CRUISE IN IRELAND! The animal shelter had so much fun doing an on-line silent auction as part of this year’s Wags to Riches, they’ve decided to have another on-line auction – but this time for one singular, extraordinary item. Let Continue Reading
The Conscientious Projector Returns Tonight
Written on July 29, 2013 at 12:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Rob Simpson inviting you to tonight’s feature: Greetings Islander Dwellers, Tonight’s (Monday) screening may not be for everyone. But, if you like any of the TV shows from the LAW & ORDER franchise where they unravel a crime scene using forensic evidence to bring about justice, this true story may engage Continue Reading
Back by Popular Demand
Written on July 29, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may remember our story from July 8 about the WIC program and the Soroptimists pledging $2400 to help out… Well, good news – they are extending this to include one more day at the market, this coming Saturday, August 3rd. In case you missed what it’s all about, here is the original story: Soroptimists Continue Reading
Disputed Islands During the Civil War
Written on July 29, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Historian Boyd Pratt describes how settlement proceeded during the joint military occupation at the height of the American Civil War in a program scheduled at 7 p.m., Friday, August 2 at the San Juan Island Library. In the brief two decades from the first EuroAmerican settlement by the Hudson’s Bay Company on San Juan Island Continue Reading
Music on the Lawn
Written on July 29, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s this Wednesday, July 31, from 6:30 to 8:15 pm, Island Rec’s Music on the Lawn, FREE Summer Concert Series. 405 Price Street, San Juan Island Historical Museum. Correo Aéreo is a world touring multi-instrumental and vocal Latin/World music trio. They will be performing traditional music of Argentina, Mexico and Venezuela with a stunning array of string and percussive instruments with silken vocal harmonies. You will be treated Continue Reading
Helping with the Wenatchee Wildfire
Written on July 28, 2013 at 4:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On the afternoon of Saturday July 27th, San Juan Island Fire Rescue sent three firefighters and two vehicles to assist at a fire located near Wenatchee. The “Colockum Park” fire is located in Chelan County. Since the fire was discovered earlier on Saturday, it is reported to have grown to an area covering more than Continue Reading
One More Night…
Written on July 28, 2013 at 12:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this message from Island Stage Left… Tonight is our last Roche Harbor performance at 8:30. The set is gorgeous and the venue warm and out of the wind. Come and laugh with us! Next week we move to 1062 Wold Rd and play there through August 18th Fridays – Sundays at 8:00