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

Beatles Tribute this Saturday

July 5, 2013 at 5:51 am

These four lads from Atlanta have been so popular in their Friday Harbor visits, that San Juan Community Theatre has asked them “to Get Back” for the Independence weekend. Abbey Road Live! takes the Whittier stage this Saturday, July 6 at 8 p.m. The Beatles Tribute Band (not your typical look-a-likes – they don’t have  Continue Reading

Kitties

July 5, 2013 at 5:45 am

Do you have a few minutes? Just got this quick note from Jan at the Animal Shelter: “The animal shelter is looking for volunteers who have a little extra time to come in and help socialize some semi-wild kittens.  A little TLC goes a long way with these adorable little ones!” Thanks!!!!

Music, Food and More at the Art Market

July 5, 2013 at 5:41 am

Debbie Pigman sends this invitation to you… Just want to let you know that our pal, Ian Byington, is in town and playing at the Art Market, Friday, July 5. His gig is from 3:00-4:30 pm and I know he’s looking forward to playing in Friday Harbor again! His act will be followed by the  Continue Reading

Soroptimists Install New President, Board

July 5, 2013 at 5:40 am

On June 15, Soroptimists International of Friday Harbor (SIFRI), a service organization, with the mission to improve the lives of women and girls locally and globally,  installed Katie Loring, attorney, as the new President, taking over from Heather Spaulding, who will remain on the Board as the immediate past president. The new President-elect is Sharon  Continue Reading

The Taming of the Shrew

July 5, 2013 at 5:12 am

It’s almost time for Shakespeare Under the Stars – and Island Stage Left wants you to come and join the fun! We all look forward to seeing you! It’s Italy in the 1950’s! July 5th through the 9th on tour (Lopez, Shaw, Orcas – call Lopez Island Vineyards for Lopez tickets where there is a  Continue Reading

Special Two Day Jewelry Show

July 5, 2013 at 12:47 am

This Friday and Saturday at Waterworks Gallery, discover unique jewelry that is beaded, bound, fused, oxidized & heated by these artists in their small workshops. In addition to their featured jewelers, the gallery shows the work of  Tana Acton, jewelry of  Peggy Hunt, Kate Keating, Judy Morgan and Caroline Viene. Stop by and join them in  Continue Reading

A-OK, She Just Can’t Walk

July 4, 2013 at 6:44 pm

I just got a call from Kevin Holmes – That was his daughter Jessica that got run over in the parade today. Good news is – she is home and doing well. “She’s A-OK, she just can’t walk” says her mom. Jessica was carrying a banner for the library, when she tripped and fell. Then the  Continue Reading

God, Grass and Weeds

July 4, 2013 at 3:59 pm

I don’t know who wrote this, it was in an email forwarded to me several years ago along with a million other people, (probably to you as well) but I thought it was great so I’m posting it here. If anyone knows the author, let me know and I’ll give them credit… Imagine the following  Continue Reading

FHES Construction

July 4, 2013 at 2:11 pm

Have you noticed they’re upgrading the windows and the siding on the Elementary School? (Probably not, right? It’s summertime – who goes to school in the summertime?) Anyway, Dwight from LIWOL (Light WIth Out Loss) at tells me that energy savings was a big factor in the selection of new windows. These new windows have  Continue Reading

Camp Stitch-a-Lot

July 4, 2013 at 5:30 am

Camp Stitch-a-Lot is coming up soon. Click the poster below for more info…

Recent Comments by Tim