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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.

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2nd Annual Resolution Run and New Salish Splash!

December 7, 2016 at 5:53 am

Island Rec invites you to take part in the Second Annual Resolution Run 5k scheduled for a 10am start on Sunday, January 1, 2017. This is a family and dog friendly fun run, that travels from Jackson Beach to Mullis, into town, up Argyle and back to Jackson Beach. NEW this year at 11:00am, when you  Continue Reading

Happy 50th Birthday, Hyak!

December 7, 2016 at 5:50 am

The San Juan Historical Museum checks in with their History Column for December… As we close out the year of the San Juan Historical Museum’s 50th anniversary, we note that 1966 was also the year the super-class ferry M/V Hyak was launched. This was big news on December 17 of that year as this ferry  Continue Reading

Friends of the Library Annual Holiday Book Sale

December 7, 2016 at 5:45 am

The Friends of the San Juan Island Library will hold their annual Holiday Book and Gift Sale at the Library Saturday, December 10th, from 10:00 am to 4:oo pm. All day adult hardback books will be sold for $5 a bag!  Other great gift items for sale are DVD’s, Audio Books, CD’s, jewelry, small gifts and puzzles.  A  Continue Reading

Flea & Craft Market

December 7, 2016 at 5:44 am

The end of the year Flea & Craft market is THIS Saturday from 9:00am until Noon. This 3-hour spectacular will feature over 30 vendors selling locally made crafts, Christmas-themed gifts and décor, antiques, housewares, apparel, and more! You never know what you can find at the Flea & Craft Market! When: Saturday, December 10th, 9:00am-12noon  Continue Reading

Why is Everyone Laughing?

December 6, 2016 at 5:57 am

Cynthia Burke shares this good news… Hi San Juan Update – Happy Holidays! Thought you might want to share some good news about our local young folks. Hanna has been nominated for the Broadway World Cabaret award for the show she wrote, directed and performed in New York over the past year. The show is based  Continue Reading

Nutcracker Tea Party

December 6, 2016 at 5:50 am

Salish Sea Ballet is proud to present the 2016 Nutcracker Tea Party! This interactive, family friendly event will immerse audiences into the magical winter classic and become a family tradition. The Nutcracker Tea Party features new, original ballet choreography that celebrates San Juan Island and its local culture while remaining true to The Nutcracker’s classical  Continue Reading

Studio Holiday Party

December 6, 2016 at 5:46 am

Hey everyone, Jacquelyn and Jen over here at The Studio. We wanted to let folks know that we will be hosting our Annual Holiday party this year on Thursday, December 15th from 7:oo pm to midnight. There will be live music with Browne & Beliveau followed by DJ Neon Tide. Once again we will have  Continue Reading

Conscientious Projector Documentaries with Rob Simpson

December 6, 2016 at 5:45 am

Join documentary series host Rob Simpson for a screening of the hilarious political satire ‘Wag the Dog’ (Rated R)starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro. Refreshments are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library.  Monday, December 12, 7:00 pm, at the San Juan Island Library. Warning: This movie is rated R and contains explicit  Continue Reading

Tucker Ave. Ribbon Cutting

December 6, 2016 at 5:43 am

Tucker Avenue Phase One improvements complete – Ribbon cutting to take place Thursday December 8th The Mayor, council members and Town staff invite you to join them as they celebrate the official completion of the Tucker Avenue Phase One improvement project on Thursday, December 8 at 11:15 a.m. “We appreciate the community’s patience throughout this project,”  Continue Reading

Holiday Event at SJCT

December 5, 2016 at 5:27 pm

Oh what a night!  San Juan Community Theatre’s annual Holiday Festival FUNdraiser on Saturday proved once again how much our little island supports the arts.  More than $125,000 was raised, thanks to the many donors who bid on silent and live auctions, purchased CATS raffle tickets and held up their paddles for the FUND a  Continue Reading

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