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

Surf’s Up at Eagle Cove!

November 14, 2016 at 9:12 am

Dan Burton shares this photo. Thanks Dan!

Haida Gwaii

November 14, 2016 at 9:05 am

Here’s a note from Lynn Danaher over at the Friday Harbor Film Festival after their successful event last weekend… Free Special Screening Due to popular demand, we will be hosting a special screening of Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World at Mike’s Cafe and Wine Bar on Tuesday November 15th at 7:00pm. The  Continue Reading

‘Tis the Season…

November 14, 2016 at 5:52 am

Deb Langhans shares this invitation with you…   ‘Tis the Season… for holiday cheer, lightheartedness and joy, right? Not necessarily. These darker, unpredictable days and longer nights can resurrect and even intensify painful memories of loved ones lost. For at least half of the American electorate, a new, present sense of diminished control, safety and future  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

November 14, 2016 at 5:44 am

Hello There. I’m a good dog. At least that’s what I’m told. Actually, I’m told I’m a perfect dog, but I don’t like to brag. My name is Rio. I’m an international man of mystery, so I can’t tell you my last name. That would be indiscreet. Johnson. My last name is Johnson. (I have  Continue Reading

Friday Harbor Salmon Classic

November 12, 2016 at 9:36 am

Debbie Sandwith at Roche Harbor shares this heads up… Passing along for our good neighbors in Friday Harbor another opportunity to Fish competitively for CASH prizes! The FH Salmon Classic takes place in Friday Harbor the first weekend of December 2016. Here is the link for information and signing up: Friday Harbor Salmon Classic Questions & contact person is  Continue Reading

Third quarter 2016

November 12, 2016 at 9:20 am

A quarterly review of County Finances by County Auditor F. Milene Henley Third quarter 2016 My first year of college I shared a landline (we called it a “phone” then) with 4 other dorm rooms. The phone sat in the hallway with a lock on the rotary dial (remember rotary dials?). We rarely used it,  Continue Reading

Orcas Boy Choir Performs in Friday Harbor

November 11, 2016 at 5:50 am

Saint David’s Episcopal Church welcomes Orcas Boy Choir under the direction of Mary WillAllen for their first appearance in Friday Harbor on Sunday, November 20, at 4 pm. This fall concert features a handful of boys, aged 10-15, singing music in the English tradition at the close of the day. The program is both restful  Continue Reading

3-D Printing at the Library

November 11, 2016 at 5:46 am

In a world where doctors are printing new organs and prosthetics, the impact that 3-D printers are already having in our day-to-day lives is far-reaching. In keeping with the San Juan Island Library’s Mission to “pursue innovation in services and resources to meet the evolving needs of the Library and our patrons,” the Library strives  Continue Reading

Apply to the FHAC

November 11, 2016 at 5:43 am

Town accepting applications for open position on Friday Harbor Arts Commission. The Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC) is seeking one new member to fill a three-year position commencing January 1, 2017. The person filling this unpaid, volunteer position is expected to represent the interests of the Town, community and local artists and advise the Town  Continue Reading

Drop-ins Welcome!

November 11, 2016 at 5:43 am

Annie Adams’ Figure Drawing Studio at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art welcomes drop-ins during its 8 week run. The sessions are held on Mondays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. through December 12. Drop-in fee is $22 for each session. Participants need to bring their preferred art supplies. Call 360 378-0951 for more information.

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