It’s Teddy Bear Time May 11
Written on May 9, 2013 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
CATS’ annual Teddy Bear Picnic returns to San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, May 11. The FREE event from noon to 2:00 in the patio garden and Gubelman Theatre features face painting, crafts projects, refreshments and, of course, teddy bears! This year, local musician Kirk Fuhrmeister (Isle Be Jammin’) will be providing the entertainment—playing music, Continue Reading
Prop Wizard!
Written on May 9, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story is from the San Juan Community Theater’s blog – Tonight, tomorrow and Saturday are the last dates of Into the Woods. Check the theater’s website to get info and tickets… Baby dolls that look real, a not-too-big golden harp, and a white Heifer OH MY! Those are just a few of the challenges Continue Reading
Virtual Wildflower Walk featured tonight at Village at the Harbour
Written on May 9, 2013 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join San Juan Island National Historical Park integrated resources chief Jerald Weaver and historian Mike Vouri for a virtual Bloom Week tour of American Camp in full blossom scheduled 6:15, Thursday, May 9 at the Village at the Harbor, 547 Spring Street. The program is free. Call the Village at 378-7144 for accessibility information. The Continue Reading
Wolverines Spring Playoff Update
Written on May 9, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s FHHS’s Rod Turnbull to let you in on what’s going on in the various FHHS Sports Teams’ post season – It is a busy time of year, but some exciting things are happening. In the world of athletics, this is one of the most hectic, but also most fun times of the year. Spring Continue Reading
Sam Buck II Night
Written on May 9, 2013 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join the San Juan Historical Museum in welcoming Sam Buck the 2nd to the Historical Museum for an evening of great tales by a San Juan Island original. In his new book, The Bucks Stopped Here, Sam relates the history of the Buck Family, 1918-2012, and their involvement in and love for the San Juan Islands. Continue Reading
Hospital Trail Construction to Begin
Written on May 9, 2013 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Volunteers are needed on Saturday, May 11th at 9am for the first work party on the loop trail being built at Peace Island Hospital. This destination trail is also a spur off the Airport Trail section of the American Camp Trail. This project is being done by volunteer labor with materials supplied by the Peace Island Volunteer Continue Reading
History Lives Here
Written on May 8, 2013 at 7:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Celebrate Heritage Month in the San Juan Islands May 2013. Free guided walking tour of historic Argyle Avenue, the wagon road that became one of Friday Harbor’s most important residential neighborhoods. Rain or shine, Saturday, May 11th, 10:00 am-11:30 am. Meet at Acanthus Antiques, 460 Agyle Avenue. Info: 360.378.2810, sstrehlou [@] fridayharbor.org Preservation Month events are Continue Reading
Printonyx on the Move
Written on May 8, 2013 at 2:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from Kris over at Printonyx, so plan accordingly people. And please no pushing or shoving when they re-open… “Well we have been waiting a long time! Gene has finished the building in record time. The day of our MOVE is finally here! If everything falls into place (we hope it will), Continue Reading
Clark is going to Run the MS Run the US
Written on May 8, 2013 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
MS Run the US, an exciting endurance relay spanning from Los Angeles to New York, has awarded one of its coveted running partnerships to Clark Gilbert, Friday Harbor resident, to take on the 162 mile leg from Vernal, UT to Steamboat Springs, CO with stops in Dinosaur and Craig, CO. He will be running the Continue Reading
Dateline: Victoria – springtime notes, eh?
Written on May 7, 2013 at 10:17 pm, by Ian Byington
I thought I would take a moment to report in from 7 miles away that Victoria had a sunny summer–like weekend just now, just like you. I see it is my purpose in life to report to you what I see in the streets, so here goes: • Hockey isn’t going very well. Our beloved Continue Reading
Don’t weight!
Written on May 7, 2013 at 9:15 pm, by Ian Byington
It’s time: Don’t weight any more! Last year, I knew something had to give….I had gone over the 200 pound mark, and plain felt bad. I knew that Shelly VanSkyhawk was working with folks with weight issues, and I was hearing about good results. So I called Shelly, and in three months, had left 37 pounds Continue Reading
It’s Coming Around
Written on May 7, 2013 at 3:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new restaurant coming to town down at the bowling alley. It’s called the Good Karma Kafe and it should be open on June 1st. Betty Roop is the owner and is just back on the island this week. She’s been working the past 19 years or so at Albertson’s grocery store in Lynnwood, Continue Reading
Summer Leagues Forming Now
Written on May 7, 2013 at 3:39 pm, by Tim Dustrude
And speaking of the bowling alley… Scott tells me that Summer leagues are now forming and they begin on Monday May 20. So get in there before the 19th and get signed up!
Public Schools Foundation Receives Award
Written on May 7, 2013 at 10:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Washington Association of School Administrators presents Community Leadership Award to the San Juan Public Schools Foundation On Thursday May 2, 2013 the San Juan Public Schools Foundation was recognized through Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) for their outstanding leadership and contributions to Public Education on San Juan Island. Each year, the schools foundation raises Continue Reading
Don’t worry about lunch…
Written on May 7, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
They’ve got Lunch on Friday covered for you – just go to Ace Hardware and support a great island tradition… The Fish For Teeth Taco Team is gathering steam, ready to serve up their Now Famous Fish Tacos, on Friday, May 10th, from 11:00 to 2:00 at the Ace Hardware parking lot. They’re staffed up bigger Continue Reading
It’s Relay Idol Time Again!
Written on May 7, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Relay for Life of Friday Harbor which raises money to improve education, early detection and treatment. The idea of Relay Idol is patterned after “American Idol” Tryouts are at Herb’s Tavern in Friday Harbor Wednesday, May 8th, 15th and 22nd @ 8:00 P.M. There is a $10 registration fee per audition. Each performance will be Continue Reading
How Tourism Works for the Islands
Written on May 7, 2013 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Barbara Marrett from the Visitor’s Bureau shares this information with us about how tourism benefits the islands… Visitors Share the Love with Local Economy National Travel & Tourism Week, May 4 – 12, champions the power of travel to enhance communities across the country by contributing to the local economy and overall quality of life. Continue Reading
Summit Assistance Dogs
Written on May 7, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kim Bertrand sends over this notice about a cool event happening this weekend… Summit Assistance Dogs, an Anacortes based non-profit that trains and provides highly-skilled mobility, hearing and therapy dogs for people living with disabilities throughout the Pacific Northwest, will be holding an outreach and fundraising luncheon at the San Juan Island Yacht Club on Continue Reading
Support Your Local Sailing Team
Written on May 7, 2013 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thursday evening there will be a catered fundraiser for the High School Sailing Team. We have some new energy organizing the team this year and have some lofty goals for the team, gear and regatta schedule so please come along and support the team for 2013! Evening info: Doors open 5.30PM at the San Juan Continue Reading
Author Event at Griffin Bay Books
Written on May 7, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
ZERO SEPARATION by Philip Donlay Fans of thriller fiction take note: On Saturday afternoon, May 11, from 2:00—4:00 pm Griffin Bay Bookstore is hosting former pilot Philip Donlay and his latest novel, Zero Separation. Be sure and stop by the bookstore to meet and chat with the author and get your book signed. If you’ve Continue Reading
Spring Plant Sale
Written on May 7, 2013 at 4:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Itʼs time for the Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale, at the Mullis Senior Center on Saturday May 11th, from 9:00 AM till noon. We will pair again this year with the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter and their Motherʼs Day Orchid and Bake Sale. Hereʼs a great opportunity to stock your garden and buy gifts and goodies. The Continue Reading
Car Fire on R.H. Road
Written on May 6, 2013 at 4:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
No injuries were incurred from a car fire on Roche Harbor Road Monday morning. The call went out to San Juan Fire Rescue at 08:59. The fire was controlled by 09:21. One engine, one water tender, and one rescue unit were on the scene while three other units stood by in headquarters. The car was totaled and and the Continue Reading