About the Author
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

Native Plant Sale and Expo

March 3, 2017 at 5:46 am

The San Juan Islands Conservation District and Master Gardeners Foundation of SJC collaborate to bring you the annual Native Plant Sale and Expo. This year we are offering 16 species of native trees and shrubs. Come join us! Refreshments Vendors Educational exhibits Special day-of plant sales! Saturday March 11 from 9:00 am til noon at the Fairgrounds

Soroptimist St. Patrick’s Extravaganza

March 3, 2017 at 5:44 am

Soroptimist St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza Returns March 11 Tickets are on sale now for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza to be held on Saturday, March 11 at the San Juan Island Yacht Club. A no host bar and auction preview opens at 5:00 p.m., followed by buffet dinner at 6:00 p.m., a dessert dash,  Continue Reading

Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series

March 3, 2017 at 5:39 am

Here is another San Juan Island lifestyle video from Merri Ann Simonson.  This one offer tips about the various types of waterfront properties and the benefits and amenities of each type. 

 Aids for Better Living Assistive Technology

March 3, 2017 at 5:39 am

San Juan Island Library announces a new collection of low and high tech “assistive technology” devices available to take home to try. The Aids for Better Living collection includes devices to make life a little easier for people with a wide range of functional needs or disabilities, including mobility, vision loss, hearing loss, difficulty with  Continue Reading

Connery’s Estate Sale

March 3, 2017 at 5:38 am

Sam’s artwork, Baldwin piano, antique grandfather clock, mid century Danish furniture, drafting table, ping pong table, office furniture, futon, full size bed, couch, garden tools, local artist pottery, linens, kitchen, christmas items, books, indoor & outdoor plants, jewelry and lots more miscellaneous stuff. Saturday, March 4th at 9:00 am, Rain or Shine From Roche Harbor Road,  Continue Reading

Welcome to Web Street

March 2, 2017 at 5:46 pm

Another day and 2 more ribbon cutting ceremonies. To celebrate their move to Web Street, both Friday Harbor Pet Supplies and Meat Machine Cycles cut ribbons with the Chamber and the Town on Thursday, March 2nd. Their new location at 22 Web Street, is the building where San Juan Interiors was located before their move  Continue Reading

Batter Up!

March 2, 2017 at 5:50 am

Friday Harbor Baseball and Softball Association is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2017 season! Spread the word!! Go to www.FHBSA.org to register for Baseball, Softball, T-Ball and/or Rookies. Options are available for Grades K-8.   And – Early registration will get your child a free pair of baseball/softball pants. (Early registration  Continue Reading

Why is Everyone Laughing?

March 2, 2017 at 5:49 am

Proud mom Cynthia Burke shares some happy news from her daughter Hanna… Hanna Burke wrote, produced, directed and starred in her show based on Madeline Kahn’s life.  The one hour show is a mixture of stories & songs from Madeline’s life and career and Hanna has been performing the show in New York over the  Continue Reading

Free Chipper Machine Available to Island Residents

March 2, 2017 at 5:45 am

The San Juan Island Fire Department, in conjunction with the Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA DNR), is offering the 2017 Firewise Communities Chipper Program. Any Firewise community will be able to rent the chipper, free of charge except for gas, from March 1 through May 26. All other fees are paid by the department  Continue Reading

Public Forum on Housing

March 2, 2017 at 5:41 am

The Housing Puzzle: How We Can Put Together a Solution League of Women Voters presents a public forum on Monday, March 13 at noon at the Friday Harbor Grange The League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWVSJ) will host an affordable housing panel presentation and public discussion on Monday, March 13. Panelists are Friday  Continue Reading

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