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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.

Recent Posts by Tim

Connecting to Nature and Heritage

July 29, 2014 at 5:35 am

Develop your connection to San Juan Island and enhance your experiences of local nature and heritage. Interpreters of nature and heritage help us make the personal meaningful links to our experiences at nature and heritage sites. In this session Gail Richard, Interpreter of Nature and Heritage will bring to life the uniqueness of San Juan  Continue Reading

A Summer Dividend Walk

July 29, 2014 at 5:35 am

This special walk is to Celebrate Trails and walk with National Park Superintendent, Lee Taylor, on the Westcott Bay Trail, and we will be stopping to meet the new owners of the Westcott Bay Shellfish Company, Andrea and Erik Anderson. If you missed the February walk, in rain and 35-degree weather, now’s your chance to  Continue Reading

Come and Help Support Mary Kate

July 28, 2014 at 8:01 pm

Mary Kate Berger needs our support as she battles breast cancer. Enjoy a great Mexican Feast of pulled pork or veggie burritos, provided by Abe Gutierrez; rock out with Carl Blake and Friends; try your luck with some great raffle items; participate in a Silent Auction for some cool stuff donated by your fellow islanders and businesses;  Continue Reading

Blood Drive Wednesday

July 28, 2014 at 6:33 pm

Mullis Community Senior Center. Donate blood and save a life! Walk-ins welcome. Donors with appointments have priority at registration. Photo ID required. Contact Curt Van Hyning 317-8399 for appointment. Wednesday, July 30, 11:30 am – 5:30 pm

Friday Harbor Song Circle

July 28, 2014 at 3:44 pm

If you love to sing, join us – we are the Friday Harbor Song Circle. We meet to sing together twice a month. You will need to have a copy of Rise Up Singing or 10 copies of your favorite song to share. July 30th. For more information, send an email to: gailrichard2 [@] gmail  Continue Reading

A History Talk with Gerry King

July 28, 2014 at 3:15 pm

Back by popular demand, an informative evening with Gerry King, a long-time San Juan Island resident and a descendant of the early settler King Family. Gerry’s last visit with us was so well received he would like to continue the conversation. Gerry will talk about what it was like to grow up on the Island  Continue Reading

The Good Lovelies Folk Trio at SJCT

July 28, 2014 at 5:54 am

This Canadian folk trio took the Whittier stage by storm in 2012, so it seemed about time to ask them back for more of their three-part harmonies, clever songs and on-stage banter. The aptly named Good Lovelies are best friends Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore, sharing music that is part folk-roots, part Western  Continue Reading

Sign-up for Community Solar!

July 28, 2014 at 5:49 am

The SJI Conservation District’s Community Solar for Our Schools will generate renewable solar energy for our schools, reducing our schools’ electricity costs, and provide educational opportunities. Four solar-electric systems will be installed at the school districts on Lopez, Orcas, San Juan, and Shaw islands. All the energy generated will be donated to the school districts,  Continue Reading

Pet of the Week

July 28, 2014 at 5:36 am

Beautiful Zina wants nothing more than a home of her own and someone to love her and spend time with her. Her story is a sad one – neglected and eventually abandoned, she came to us a few months ago very stressed and sad. We’ve been working with her and she is learning to walk  Continue Reading

Singing Through History

July 28, 2014 at 5:27 am

Singing Through History! with Adam Miller, Folksinger, Storyteller, and Autoharp Virtuoso The San Juan Island Library Children’s Department and Adult Programming invite everyone, young and senior, to this entertaining and interactive performance with renowned musician and storyteller Adam Miller. A masterful entertainer, Adam has performed throughout the Northwest for more than 20 years and amassed  Continue Reading

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