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Tim Dustrude

Just another part-timer - Part time photographer at ThisIsOurTown.com and Dustrude.com, part time graphic artist, part time blogger at Occasionally a New Photo . And now... full time editor at The San Juan Update.

Recent Posts by Tim

2018 Reagan Dinner

February 27, 2018 at 5:42 am

The San Juan County Republican Party is proud to announce the 2018 Reagan Dinner on Saturday, March 10, 2018 Making America Great Again, the Cowboy Way… Dust off your Stetson and shine your cowboy boots!  You’re invited to the 2018 Reagan Dinner at the San Juan Island Golf Club featuring a Rancho del Cielo theme! The cowboy theme, honoring  Continue Reading

“Snowed Out” Readers Theatre Rescheduled to Feb 28

February 27, 2018 at 5:42 am

Poets are Focus of Next FREE Readers Theatre The second evening of San Juan Community Theatre’s On Book! Readers Theatre series showcasing a play about two 20th century poets will now be held on Wednesday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Whittier Theatre. (Last week’s scheduled presentation was cancelled due to the island snow).  Continue Reading

Dinner and a Movie

February 26, 2018 at 8:03 pm

You are cordially invited to attend – Dinner and a Movie on Tuesday, February 27th – An intimate experience – limited to 20 guests Cynthia’s Bistro & Friday Harbor Film Festival are joining together to bring you an evening of great food and a spectacular movie. Timeline – 5:00 on. – Appetizers, Dinner served, Movie  Continue Reading

Boat-based Artist Wendy McArthur Hosts Friday Harbor Open House and Show

February 26, 2018 at 5:52 am

Artist Wendy McArthur, living and cruising with her husband on their trawler in the Atlantic Ocean and now the Pacific Northwest, is hosting a studio open house and show “A Season in Friday Harbor” on Wednesday, February 28, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The open house and show will be held in her studio located  Continue Reading

Shakespeare Classic from Bolshoi in HD

February 26, 2018 at 5:48 am

Monday, February 26th at 7:00 pm – In Verona, Romeo and Juliet fall madly in love while their respective families, the Montagues and the Capulets, are caught in a bitter rivalry ending in heart-wrenching tragedy.  Alexei Ratmansky, former artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet, stages the company’s premiere of his production with dramatic urgency and  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

February 26, 2018 at 5:47 am

Statistics show that 7 out of 10 people are more willing to adopt a kitten than an adult or senior cat. What’s up with that nonsense? As a proud senior cat, I find this hard to believe. My name is Blossom and I’ve been waiting here at the animal shelter for a very long time,  Continue Reading

The Chord of Longing

February 26, 2018 at 5:45 am

Know Your Islanders Talks – Mother Felicitas Curti: The Chord of Longing In a reading co-sponsored by Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Trails Committee, Mother Felicitas Curti will talk about her new book “The Chord of Longing: My Life as Atheist, Marxist, Mother, Nun” The book explores a musical scholar’s search for  Continue Reading

Out of the Cold Meeting Tuesday

February 26, 2018 at 5:36 am

Spayghetti Dinner

February 24, 2018 at 7:35 pm

The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor will hold it’s annual “Spaygetti Dinner”, Tuesday, February 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 at The Mullis Center. Cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 10. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options will be available, as well as no-host beer and wine. This annual event coincides with  Continue Reading

Wolverines vs. Hornets Tonight

February 23, 2018 at 5:53 pm

Mike Martin checks in again with the breakdown on tonight’s boys varsity basketball game in Wenatchee… The Friday Harbor High School boys varsity basketball (14 wins and 8 losses) team knows that there’s a bigger prize 169 miles east in Spokane next week. Tonight at 8PM in Wenatchee they will focus on the task at  Continue Reading

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