Posted on April 20, 2019 at 9:03 am by Tim Dustrude
Join the San Juan Island Naturalist Program! We’re looking for volunteers who are confident in sharing their knowledge about whales, the Salish Sea, and being Westside stewards.
Help people watch, enjoy, and learn about whales from stations at the Westside Preserve, just south of Lime Kiln Point State Park.
San Juan Island Naturalist Program Training Agenda
Saturday May 11, 2019 12pm-5pm Read More »
Posted on April 20, 2019 at 8:39 am by Tim Dustrude
The community is cordially invited to a celebration at the Library.
We are celebrating “Friends of the Library” with our annual meeting AND celebrating the wonderful volunteers (board of trustees, library volunteers in their many jobs and the Friends of the Library volunteers.)
This will be a “Love Your Library” Trivia Night with great questions to ponder. Refreshments will be foods of your favorite book genre!
Sunday April 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm.
Many thanks,
Friends of the Library
Posted on April 20, 2019 at 8:36 am by Tim Dustrude
Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker
Island Rec is hiring a part-time seasonal Park Maintenance worker to assist with the maintenance of John O. Linde Community Park. We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking, customer service oriented person interested in being part of the Island Rec team.
This is a 20 hour a week position. Rate of pay is $16 an hour. For details and a job application please visit our website at www.islandrec.org or stop by our office at 580 Guard Street.
Vacuum Deposition Technician
Luxel has an immediate opening for a full-time Vacuum Deposition Technician to join their growing team. The Vacuum Deposition Technician is responsible for a broad range of duties including:
Posted on April 19, 2019 at 5:47 am by Tim Dustrude
L-R: Lauren Cohen, Mayor Farhad Ghatan and Derek Steere
San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month – San Juan Canvas
On April 8th the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce helped San Juan Canvas celebrate 40 years in business. Lauren Cohen and Derek Steere, who have been the owners for the last 10 years, invited Chamber Members to come celebrate. Van Go’s was the caterer and all were treated to pizzas, salads, cookies and beverages. Mayor Farhad Ghatan presented a special gift to the owners, a Town Proclamation honoring their 40 years in business.
Peter and Susan Risser were the original owners along with their partners Tom and Mary Blevins. The company started their high quality work by making sails and canvas. They built a solid reputation over the years and passed the scissors to Patrick and Andra Pillsbury who continued on with the tradition of high quality workmanship. Read More »
Posted on April 19, 2019 at 5:47 am by Tim Dustrude
In our continuing April is Poetry Month series, the San Juan Update is sharing poems from local poets every Friday this month. Today is the 3rd Friday and today we have “High Wind Warning”, by Wiliam Weissinger, and “Song Sparrow” by Susie Foster Hale: Read More »
Posted on April 19, 2019 at 5:42 am by Tim Dustrude
Want to make a difference? San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1 (SJCPHD#1) has four of its five commissioner seats open for election this fall. This is almost unprecedented. Prospective candidates must file between May 13-17 and community leaders are needed to provide a new generation of strong leadership. SJCPHD#1 provides oversight for San Juan Island EMS and pays a subsidy to (but does not operate) Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC).
In order to assist those who are interested, the District is holding the following events (held at the EMS Business Offices, 1079 Spring Street):
Posted on April 18, 2019 at 11:56 am by Tim Dustrude
Dennis Willows mentoring youngest grandson Sam, age 8
The Port of Friday Harbor and the San Juan Pilots Association are pleased to recognize our 2019 aviation honoree. This joint effort features a different pilot every year.
The Honor Wall at the Port of Friday Harbor Airport commemorates the history of aviation in the San Juan Islands since the early post World War II years when Roy Franklin first established scheduled air service linking San Juan Island with the mainland.
The selection committee this year has chosen Arthur “Dennis” Willows, recognizing his long service to our Friday Harbor aviation community. In addition to his serving as Director of the University of Washington’s marine laboratory, Dennis has been a tireless ambassador for general aviation in the San Juan Islands. He has inspired and mentored many aviation enthusiasts, taught high school students how to build an airplane, championed STEM education at our schools, and supported scholarship programs for aspiring young aerospace professionals.
Please join us at the Friday Harbor Airport Terminal Building on Saturday April 27th at 2:00 PM for the presentation ceremony and light refreshments.
Click here to see part of the Honor Wall Display prepared by Dr. John Geyman: Dennis Willows Honor Wall (PDF)
Posted on April 18, 2019 at 5:49 am by Tim Dustrude
Spring Street International School Presents:
The Field Project
Directed by Krista Strutz
The Field Project consists of a play and a comedy sketch: The Wolves and Who’s on First?
The Wolves, by Sarah Delappe: Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. A portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals.
Who’s on First? is a comedy routine made famous by Abbott and Costello. The premise of the sketch is that Abbott is identifying the players on a baseball team for Costello, but their names and nicknames can be interpreted as non-responsive answers to Costello’s questions. For example, the first baseman is named “Who”; thus, the utterance “Who’s on first” is ambiguous between the question (“Which person is the first baseman?”) and the answer (“The name of the first baseman is ‘Who’ “).
San Juan Community Theatre, Thursday through Saturday, April 18-20, 7:30 pm and Sunday, April 21, 2:00 pm
Tickets: $10 Adults $5 Students
Cast:
Click here to buy your tickets now
Posted on April 18, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is very excited to announce the fourth running of the now famous Hill of Thrills Soap Box Race on Sunday, May 19. This is a classic old-fashioned ‘gravity’ race where people run their homemade, non-motorized contraptions down Grover Street by the elementary school. The racing categories are ages 5-8, 9-12, 13-15, 16-adult. There Continue Reading
Posted on April 18, 2019 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson checks in again with another in her San Juan Island Lifestyle video series. Here’s what she has to say about this one… This lifetsyle video is about how much humor is involved in real estate sales. Our profession can be very interesting and challenging.
Posted on April 18, 2019 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Health Insurance Coverage for Emergency Care and Air-Ambulance Transfer in San Juan County Due to the critical threat arising from recent insurance company denials of medical transport coverage, the San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 is sponsoring this community forum. Learn about: Air Ambulance Insurance Denials – Status of the Problem Know your Right Continue Reading
Posted on April 17, 2019 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Salmon habitat recovery, oil spill prevention, vessel noise and disturbance, reducing toxic pollution are all now expected to reach Governor Inslee’s desk. Bills passed: Protecting habitat (HB 1579) Lead sponsor Representative Joe Fitzgibbon (D-West Seattle) Supports chinook salmon and forage fish populations by protecting habitat and reducing invasive predatory species Preventing oil spills (HB 1578) Continue Reading
Posted on April 17, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we have this letter from Miles Crossen… I thought I’d start looking for volunteers to help out at the San Juan County Fair Photography Department. We’re going to need help on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. for folks to assist people in the submission Continue Reading
Posted on April 17, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJI Skate Park at the fairgrounds is getting a new fence. The park will be closed beginning April 19 for approximately 2 weeks. Island Rec apologizes for the inconvenience. Questions? Please Call (360)378-4953
Posted on April 17, 2019 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Port Commission is meeting Thursday April 18th at 12:00 PM at the Town Council Chambers, 60 Second Street in Friday Harbor. They’ve posted the agenda on their website and you can view it here: Meeting Agenda.
Posted on April 16, 2019 at 8:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes was out on the west side just before sunset the other day and captured this perfectly timed photo when the sun was passing behind the lighthouse. Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Posted on April 16, 2019 at 8:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following article was written by Neil Stawski… As much as the skeptics and critics might try to deny climate change, the signs that it’s a critical issue are all around us. The evidence of global warming can be found in the death of our coral reefs due to the increased temperatures of our ocean Continue Reading
Posted on April 15, 2019 at 5:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Ladies, are you tired of one-night stands and awkward blind dates? Look no further. . . I’m Arlo, your knight in shining armor waiting for you at the APS-FH. I’m a true gentleman that doesn’t kiss and tell and promise I always put the toilet seat down. To make it a date, visit me at Continue Reading
Posted on April 15, 2019 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join florist Siri Thorson in exploring the intersection of Dutch Master opulence and contemporary floral design. Working with local and organically grown spring blooms, students will create a modern centerpiece inspired by the still life painters of the 17th and 18th century. Basic principles of foam-free floral design using a flower frog will be covered, Continue Reading
Posted on April 15, 2019 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Finding Food and Community on a Pacific Northwest Island ~ Kathleen Alcalá Make sure you come out to the Grange on Tuesday, April 30, 7:00 pm to hear author, Kathleen Alcala, talk about her wonderful exploration of food, agriculture, and history on Bainbridge Island. As friends began “going back to the land” at the same Continue Reading
Posted on April 15, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Stand Up Men chose April, Sexual Assault month, to launch a campaign to dramatically upgrade SAFE San Juans’ in-school and community prevention education programs. SAFE’s mission is to make our community and youth free from sexual assault and domestic violence. Stand Up Men’s fundraising goal for SAFE this year is to raise $45,000 to support Continue Reading
Posted on April 15, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Messy Me returns for even more sensory-engaging fun! We’ll play around in the elementary school gym with different sensory bins filled with mediums such as water, kinetic sand, and slime! Meet us April 26th from 2:30-4pm, this activity is free and is meant for children ages 2 to 5 and their chaperones. For more information, Continue Reading