Jazzin’ it Up Tonight!
Written on March 29, 2013 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Seattle Saxophonist Highlights Benefit Jazz Concert “Jazzin’ it up in Friday Harbor,” a fundraiser for Friday Harbor’s Band Families and Friends, brings “a bona fide player in the arena of straight-ahead jazz” (jazz.review.com) to San Juan Community Theatre to mix it up with islanders on Friday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. Steve Treseler joins the Continue Reading
Cookin’ it up
Written on March 29, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Miller the photographer shares this story with us about the preparation work for Sunday’s Easter Egg Hunt: Wednesday night, 7 members of the San Juan Island Fire Dept hard boiled 1800 eggs for Sundays’ Easter egg hunt at Jackson beach. The event is in it’s third decade and as usual, starts at 1:00 PM Continue Reading
Q & A with PIMC
Written on March 29, 2013 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Amy Cloud at Peace Island Medical Center has some information to share with you: Good morning! As you may surmise, each week seems to bring new questions for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center caregivers. I am attaching answers to the questions we most frequently receive. I hope you’ll help us share this information. Thank you, Continue Reading
Legion Post 163 April Newsletter
Written on March 29, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don and Betty Jane Craddock grew up in Pueblo. CO. She lived on the North side and he lived on the East side of town. They met in high school at the age of 16 and the rest of their love story is history. They graduated high school in 1942 only a few months after Continue Reading
The Lighter View
Written on March 29, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
For April, it’s looking like several short films for The Lighter View. Beth sends this note about which movies she’ll be showing… I will be playing several short movies: Tanghi Argentini (14 minutes), a story about true love The Love Competition (15 minutes), a documentary of a scientific study to measure love The Letter Writer Continue Reading
Women Gone Wild II
Written on March 28, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Murphy, Fundraising Coordinator from Wolf Hollow has this announcement for their upcoming event next week: Greetings Artists and Creative People! It’s that time of year again – time to start planning for Wolf Hollow’s, “Women Gone Wild” fundraiser at Mi Casita Restaurant! This year’s WGW will take place Wednesday, April 3 from 4:00 to Continue Reading
Safe Shipping in the Salish Sea
Written on March 28, 2013 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Safe Shipping in the Salish Sea: A Trans-boundary Discussion of an Oil Spill on International Water Day On March 22, thirty-five participants from First Nations tribes, U.S. tribes, Canadian and American NGOs came together to discuss current and proposed vessel traffic that would ship tar sands and coal through the Salish Sea, and the associated Continue Reading
Salt Pool is Coming
Written on March 28, 2013 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may remember we mentioned this as a possibility last month – Now it’s looking like its a definite thing: San Juan Island Fitness is converting from their current and traditional chlorinated water to a Salt Pure® pool. “There are a lot of benefits to this conversion” says owner, Paul Hopkins. “Most who have swum Continue Reading
Happy Easter from Be Chic!
Written on March 28, 2013 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kim Wickman at Be Chic Boutique wants to help you celebrate Easter in style and sends along this note: Happy Easter! Just a little reminder that we have some stylish spring dresses and scarves and some very cute new Toms shoes in just in time for this holiday weekend! Also new are the line of Continue Reading
Goings On
Written on March 28, 2013 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Farmers Market will hold its last winter market this Saturday, March 30, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the San Juan Island Grange. Market booths feature locally grown produce, locally made foods, and crafts. Music will be provided by the Market Band. ++++++++++ Here’s an update from school Superintendent Rick Thompson on the Continue Reading
Dining for Scholars is Tomorrow (Thursday)
Written on March 27, 2013 at 1:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Whoa – time is getting short! This is coming up a whole lot like TOMORROW. Here’s a note from Michele Mayer: I am very excited about this year’s Dining for Scholars event. We have changed it up a bit and this year we have invited a variety of restaurants and cafés around town to join Continue Reading
Sunrise
Written on March 27, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Welcome to Wednesday morning everyone! How about a nice sunrise to greet your day? This was shot by Aaron Shepard Tuesday morning. Thanks for sharing Aaron!
Wolf Hollow Welcomes New Rehabber…
Written on March 27, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Earlier this month Wolf Hollow welcomed Vicki Taylor, who moved from Boise, Idaho to become their new Wildlife Rehabilitator. Vicki graduated from the University of Idaho in 2008 with a degree in Wildlife Resources and Conservation Biology. Her previous animal care experience includes work at a bird rehab. center in Idaho, an exotic animal sanctuary in Nevada Continue Reading
School District Invites Calendar Input
Written on March 27, 2013 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District invites public input on the 2013-2014 Draft Academic Calendar. To access the calendar and an email link for public comment, please go to our website at http://www.sjisd.wednet.edu and click on “Public comment – next year’s calendar” at the top of Site Shortcuts. Or please feel welcome to call Maude Cumming, Continue Reading
Pints for Prostates
Written on March 27, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor chapter of US TOO International is pleased to present a men’s health awareness event. Pints for Prostates will be reaching men through the universal language of beer at the Rumor Mill on April 3 starting at 7 p.m. The event will include live music featuring the Play-Rite Boys and the Duo-Tones, and Continue Reading
Mark your Calendar – Community Conversations
Written on March 27, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJC Council Community Conversation Victoria Compton over at the San Juan Economic Development Council wants you to know about these upcoming events: April 2, 3, or 4 – Conversation Three: Economy & Jobs #1 What do we want the County’s future economy to look like? How can we grow family-wage jobs? Can we attract cottage Continue Reading
Business & Financing Workshop
Written on March 27, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
And as long as we’re on the subject of the EDC…. The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Wednesday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James McCafferty, Continue Reading
Odlin Park Tree Trimming
Written on March 26, 2013 at 5:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
A note came in from Stan Matthews over at the County offices about those ribbons on some trees in Odlin Park on Lopez. Don’t fret – they’re not cutting them down! Just clearing some dead limbs. Here’s Stan’s note: As part of Odlin Park’s new campground development project, the San Juan County Parks Department contracted Continue Reading
Wahoo! The San Juan Islands are designated a National Monument!
Written on March 25, 2013 at 6:08 pm, by Ian Byington
The president signed the act this morning…. And if you like, click here to view the Official Proclamation signed by the president.
Pet of the Week
Written on March 25, 2013 at 3:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Tippy Hedren! Tippy came to the shelter almost a year ago, having spent several winters as a stray living underneath The Sweet Retreat. The kind folks there fed her and looked after her but thought she deserved a better life and brought her to us to help her find her forever home. She suffered Continue Reading
Run Ladies Run
Written on March 25, 2013 at 7:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
There was a good turnout for the annual Run Ladies Run 10K race and Half Marathon yesterday. John Miller was there and got some photos to share with you. And here are a few race results: Chelsea Bryant – first 10k finisher - 48:52 Pam Stuart – first islander 10k finisher - 49:44 Casey Swirtz – first Continue Reading
Time to start thinking “Softball” and “Soccer”
Written on March 25, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
First, Island Rec Adult Co-Ed Softball League: Get your team ready! $375 per team if registered by April 24th and $400 thereafter. Pick up registration form and roster at the Island Rec office, 580 Guard St, Monday – Friday 1-5pm. Mandatory Captains Meeting April 24th. Practice will begin the first Sunday of May and games will Continue Reading