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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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Ballet This Weekend

February 7, 2015 at 9:54 am

Here’s an update for you from Jan at the Community Theatre… Hi Tim, Please let your readers know that the Prince of the Rain Realm ballet is sold out on Saturday. We will have a wait list starting at 6:30 before the show. But folks can still experience some ballet on Sunday with our HD  Continue Reading

Valentines Grand Opening at IMA with William Morris & Friends

February 6, 2015 at 5:49 am

Valentines Day Grand Opening at San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA) with William Morris and Friends Internationally-acclaimed glass master William Morris will cut the red Valentines ribbon to celebrate the Grand Opening of San Juan Islands Museum of Art at 4:00 pm February 14. There will be two shows of glass sculpture in the recently  Continue Reading

Intro to Qi Gong and Tai Chi

February 6, 2015 at 5:43 am

Weekend Workshop : Art of Self-care: Intro to Qi Gong and Tai Chi. This special weekend workshop has been created to introduce to the SJ Island community the amazing Chinese arts of Tai Chi and Chi Gong. These two exquisite, ancient disciplines are intimately related, both in form and in spirit. Either one can stimulate  Continue Reading

Camp Hosts Wanted

February 6, 2015 at 5:36 am

San Juan County Parks & Fairgrounds are looking for people to fill camp host positions. San Juan County Park – Waterfront Living! We’re looking for a P/T seasonal camp host w/small RV to be a presence in beautiful San Juan County Park on San Juan Island to assist the public and Park staff. Park hosting  Continue Reading

L&I Workshop

February 6, 2015 at 5:29 am

EDC, WA Dept. of Labor & Industries to offer workshop on L&I Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries for a FREE workshop on “Everything About Your L&I Account”, on Wednesday, March 4 from 9-11 a.m. In this workshop, business owners and entrepreneurs will  Continue Reading

2015 Valentine’s Day Community Pet Food Drive

February 5, 2015 at 5:50 am

It’s that time of year again. The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is getting ready to kick off its annual community pet food drive working with the Friday Harbor Food Bank to help local families in need keep their pets in their homes during times of financial difficulties. APS has again put out the  Continue Reading

Artists Workshop with John Miller

February 5, 2015 at 5:45 am

IMA kicks off new Artists Workshop Program with photographer John Miller San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA) opens its 2015 Artists Workshop Program with “Managing Your Digital Camera – How to Consistently Produce Print-worthy Photos” by local professional photographer John Miller. The workshop, which runs Saturdays February 21 through March 14 from 3 to  Continue Reading

Free Weekend at The Whale Museum

February 5, 2015 at 5:41 am

Here’s a note from The Whale Museum… “We love our Community! We love our Museum!” We are inviting everyone to a “Free Weekend” at The Whale Museum. All admission fees will be waived during the weekend which will run from February 13 through February 16, daily hours 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. We encourage you  Continue Reading

Structure Fire on Mt. Dallas Monday Night

February 5, 2015 at 5:35 am

Sheila Harley of San Juan Fire Rescue shares this report of a fire Monday evening… At 11:45 Monday night a structure fire was called in to 9-1-1 by the owners who live on Mt. Dallas. San Juan Fire Rescue personnel and engines were dispatched to the scene and arrived within 15 minutes finding smoke coming  Continue Reading

Island Writers Wanted!

February 5, 2015 at 5:29 am

Submissions are being sought for San Juan Community Theatre’s 2015 Playwrights “On the Fringe.” San Juan County residents are invited to submit their works (5-minute monologues, 10-20 minute short plays or 30 minute one-acts) by May 1. One submission per category per playwright is allowed (original unproduced material only). “On the Fringe” will be presented  Continue Reading

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