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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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Health Department Unveils New Water System Mapping Tool

July 17, 2015 at 5:36 am

Interactive Map of Water Systems now available online San Juan County Health and Community Services and Information Services have teamed up to launch an interactive mapping tool, showing all public water systems in the County. The public can now use the map to determine which parcels are within the boundaries of a public water system,  Continue Reading

Cymbeline Starts Tonight

July 16, 2015 at 10:09 am

Helen from Island Stage Left shares this quick note – They’re opening tonight through August 2 at Roche on Thursdays through Sundays (and Wold Rd. after that) – Here she is… Fantastic feedback from our tour! Now we’re home! Join the fun at our opening, tonight at 8:00 at Roche Harbor – See you there!  Continue Reading

Chamber Member of the Month

July 16, 2015 at 5:52 am

The SJI Chamber of Commerce shares this announcement with you… San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month Owner of Van Go’s Pizza, Daniel van Hamersfeld has more than 35 years of restaurant business under his belt. Before opening up Van Go’s pizza he headed up the kitchen at Vinny’s restaurant for two years  Continue Reading

Innovative Blues at SJCT July 18

July 16, 2015 at 5:50 am

The blues aren’t often associated with the North, but Massachusetts native Albert Cummings is breaking the mold. The blues guitarist brings his talents to San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m. As a child, Cummings learned the requisite three chords on the guitar from his father, but then switched to playing  Continue Reading

Gypsy Instrumentals and Blues at Night Music July 16

July 15, 2015 at 4:02 pm

An island trio and an island pianist showcase San Juan Community Theatre’s Night Music series in the intimate Gubelman Theatre on Thursday, July 16. OPA!—featuring Greg Sadowski, Bob Freeauf and Kirk Fuhrmeister—plays festive instrumental music in the Gypsy tradition of Eastern Europe, South America and Mexico (plus, a bit of flavored jazz, played acoustically on  Continue Reading

Three Perspectives from the Redoubt

July 15, 2015 at 5:57 am

Join San Juan Island artist Nancy Spaulding to learn how she utilizes photography and sketching on site during a artist workshop scheduled for 2 pm, Saturday, July 18 meeting in the American Camp parking area. Nancy’s workshop is for all levels of experience. Bring paper, pen, pencil, or pastels, a digital camera, sturdy shoes and  Continue Reading

Friday Harbor Grange #225 News

July 15, 2015 at 5:50 am

Frank Penwell shares this news about the FH Grange. Way to go Chiara!!! Chiara Power, representing Friday Harbor Grange #225 won 2nd place at the WA State Grange Convention Talent Show Contest in Ellensburg. She will represent the WA State Grange at the National Grange Convention in Nebraska if the 1st place winner is unable  Continue Reading

SJI Real Estate Market Summary

July 15, 2015 at 5:41 am

Merri Ann Simonson of Coldwell Banker SJI shares this quarter’s news… The second quarter results which complete the first half of the year for San Juan Island were very similar to 2014 as the real estate dollar volume reflected an increase of only 2% over the same period. The number of transactions was down slightly  Continue Reading

Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us

July 15, 2015 at 5:40 am

Author Talk & Book Signing on July 22 with David Neiwert Come to The Whale Museum on Wednesday, July 22, at 5:30 pm for an Author Talk & Book Signing with David Neiwert, author of the newly released book “Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us”. David explores an extraordinary species and  Continue Reading

Third Saturday Contra Dance

July 15, 2015 at 5:32 am

Third Saturday Contradance at the San Juan Island Grange hall, 152 First Street. 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Saturday July 18th Laura Mé Smith from Seattle calling with “Cobbler”. Sponsored by SJI Grange #966. All are welcome. No partner needed. All dances taught. Donation $10

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