Topic: Animals
Pet of the Week
Written on March 20, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
I’m Loralei. This is my driver’s license photo, so it doesn’t show me at my best. You should see the photos from my modeling portfolio – Va-va-voom! I’m a gorgeous 7-year old girl who enjoys life’s little luxuries…. You know; a nice Swedish massage, some caviar and the occasional mani-pedi? I’m very outgoing, love people Continue Reading
Bird Watching Project
Written on March 7, 2017 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
False Bay Creek Preserve Seasonal Bird Watching Project Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, San Juan County Land Bank, and San Juan Islands Audubon invite you to a “design charrette” for the development of seasonal bird watching at the Land Bank’s False Bay Creek Preserve at Heritage Bank’s community meeting room on Monday, March 13 Continue Reading
Pets of the Week
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings. We’re Davenport and Ottoman. Think of us as canine versions of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. We’ve been a comedy team our whole lives and can’t bear to be apart. It throws our timing off. Our hobbies include watching re-runs of The Jackie Gleason show, practicing our vaudeville act and listening to Frank Sinatra Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month
Written on March 1, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Allison Larson is the Animal Shelter’s Volunteer of the Month for February. Allison and her mom, Jeanine, visit the animal shelter every Monday after school and Allison helps with a wide variety of jobs. Allison has helped weigh and medicate kittens, walked dogs, cleaned litter boxes and cat beds, socialized shy animals, done dishes, laundry Continue Reading
It’s Spay-ghetti Dinner Time Again!
Written on February 27, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year our annual event lands on Fat Tuesday, and in celebration we will host the Spay-Ghetti & Mardi Paw Dinner on February 28th. Wear your best Mardi Gras beads and we will see All Two Legged family and friends of the APS to enjoy a night of italian cuisine, music and fun in support Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bon Jour mesdames et messieurs. It is I, Henry (pronounced “Awn-Ray” in French, if you don’t mind.) While I have never been to France, I AM an international man of mystery, and have had many of zee exciting and daring experiences in my previous life across zee ocean on Whidbey Island. As you can see, Continue Reading
Salish Sea Citizens Stand on Capitol Hill in Olympia
Written on February 16, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Monday, February 13, 200 people from the San Juan Islands and greater Salish Sea region attended a rally at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia to show support for the Oil Transportation Safety Bills (House Bill 1611/Senate Bill 5462). A major oil spill would significantly impact Washington State’s maritime economy, which is worth $30 Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 13, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
I’m concerned about you. Yes, you. To be frank, you look like you could use some excitement in your life. That, my friend, is where I come in. My name is Molly, and I’m a professional Life Coach and Party Planner. I’d like to help you with your winter doldrums by introducing you to Cuddle Continue Reading
Swans on Dream Lake
Written on February 11, 2017 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mary Kalbert shares these photos of swans that she got on Friday morning. Click below to see more. Thanks for sharing Mary!
Estate Sale Re-Scheduled
Written on February 11, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has rescheduled the estate sale originally planned for this weekend. The sale will take place next Friday and Saturday, February 17 & 18 from 10:00 to 4:00, at 689 Airport Center Drive in Friday Harbor. The sale will feature beautiful home furnishings, including furniture and decorative items plus several Continue Reading
Tracks in the Snow
Written on February 9, 2017 at 1:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Shona Aitken, the Education Coordinator at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center shares this with you… Some people hate snow. All it means to them is cold temperatures, slippery roads and difficulty getting to and from work. Other people love it. They enjoy the beauty of falling flakes and the soft covering on trees and bushes, or can’t Continue Reading
Calling All Fairgrounds Horse Barn Memorabilia
Written on February 9, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Parks and Fair department is seeking photos and memories regarding the Fairgrounds horse barn. The San Juan County Parks and Fair department received a health and safety grant from the WSDA to deconstruct the existing horse barn and purchase mobile stalls for horse related events at the Fairgrounds. The Fair Board Continue Reading
Family Nature Club
Written on February 8, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
For February, the Family Nature Club is promoting Nature Walk: Birds Join Shona Aitken from Wolf Hollow and become citizen scientists by participating in a global bird study. Counting birds is a fun, free, family-friendly way to discover and help the birds in your community. Meet at the Westside Lake parking lot, which is located on Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit 2017
Written on February 7, 2017 at 1:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A dynamic opportunity for networking and learning about farming & food systems Orcas Island, February 10 – 12 Join fellow farmers, regional experts, and local food and farm advocates this February 10th through 12th for two-and-a-half days of education, inspiration, and camaraderie at beautiful YMCA Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. The theme for this year’s Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 6, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
My name is Clementine and I’m here to audition for the role of “Your New Best Friend and Part-Time Comedienne”. I’m really hoping you have opposable thumbs, because I do my best work in the sink. I can play the Diva, the Prankster, the Vixen, the Scorned Woman, Cleopatra, Calamity Jane, Madame Butterfly, you name Continue Reading
Estate Sale Planned
Written on February 6, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Through some very generous donations from local supporters, The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor will be hosting an estate sale this Friday and Saturday, February 10 & 11 from 10:00 to 4:00, at 689 Airport Center in Friday Harbor (that’s the road where SJ Healthcare Associates, Ravenhill Construction and XYZ Movement Arts are). The sale will Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 20, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
I’m Loralei. This is my driver’s license photo, so it doesn’t show me at my best. You should see the photos from my modeling portfolio – Va-va-voom! I’m a gorgeous 7-year old girl who enjoys life’s little luxuries…. You know; a nice Swedish massage, some caviar and the occasional mani-pedi? I’m very outgoing, love people Continue Reading
Bird Watching Project
Written on March 7, 2017 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
False Bay Creek Preserve Seasonal Bird Watching Project Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, San Juan County Land Bank, and San Juan Islands Audubon invite you to a “design charrette” for the development of seasonal bird watching at the Land Bank’s False Bay Creek Preserve at Heritage Bank’s community meeting room on Monday, March 13 Continue Reading
Pets of the Week
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Greetings. We’re Davenport and Ottoman. Think of us as canine versions of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. We’ve been a comedy team our whole lives and can’t bear to be apart. It throws our timing off. Our hobbies include watching re-runs of The Jackie Gleason show, practicing our vaudeville act and listening to Frank Sinatra Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month
Written on March 1, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Allison Larson is the Animal Shelter’s Volunteer of the Month for February. Allison and her mom, Jeanine, visit the animal shelter every Monday after school and Allison helps with a wide variety of jobs. Allison has helped weigh and medicate kittens, walked dogs, cleaned litter boxes and cat beds, socialized shy animals, done dishes, laundry Continue Reading
It’s Spay-ghetti Dinner Time Again!
Written on February 27, 2017 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year our annual event lands on Fat Tuesday, and in celebration we will host the Spay-Ghetti & Mardi Paw Dinner on February 28th. Wear your best Mardi Gras beads and we will see All Two Legged family and friends of the APS to enjoy a night of italian cuisine, music and fun in support Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bon Jour mesdames et messieurs. It is I, Henry (pronounced “Awn-Ray” in French, if you don’t mind.) While I have never been to France, I AM an international man of mystery, and have had many of zee exciting and daring experiences in my previous life across zee ocean on Whidbey Island. As you can see, Continue Reading
Salish Sea Citizens Stand on Capitol Hill in Olympia
Written on February 16, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Monday, February 13, 200 people from the San Juan Islands and greater Salish Sea region attended a rally at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia to show support for the Oil Transportation Safety Bills (House Bill 1611/Senate Bill 5462). A major oil spill would significantly impact Washington State’s maritime economy, which is worth $30 Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 13, 2017 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
I’m concerned about you. Yes, you. To be frank, you look like you could use some excitement in your life. That, my friend, is where I come in. My name is Molly, and I’m a professional Life Coach and Party Planner. I’d like to help you with your winter doldrums by introducing you to Cuddle Continue Reading
Swans on Dream Lake
Written on February 11, 2017 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mary Kalbert shares these photos of swans that she got on Friday morning. Click below to see more. Thanks for sharing Mary!
Estate Sale Re-Scheduled
Written on February 11, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has rescheduled the estate sale originally planned for this weekend. The sale will take place next Friday and Saturday, February 17 & 18 from 10:00 to 4:00, at 689 Airport Center Drive in Friday Harbor. The sale will feature beautiful home furnishings, including furniture and decorative items plus several Continue Reading
Tracks in the Snow
Written on February 9, 2017 at 1:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Shona Aitken, the Education Coordinator at Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center shares this with you… Some people hate snow. All it means to them is cold temperatures, slippery roads and difficulty getting to and from work. Other people love it. They enjoy the beauty of falling flakes and the soft covering on trees and bushes, or can’t Continue Reading
Calling All Fairgrounds Horse Barn Memorabilia
Written on February 9, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Parks and Fair department is seeking photos and memories regarding the Fairgrounds horse barn. The San Juan County Parks and Fair department received a health and safety grant from the WSDA to deconstruct the existing horse barn and purchase mobile stalls for horse related events at the Fairgrounds. The Fair Board Continue Reading
Family Nature Club
Written on February 8, 2017 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
For February, the Family Nature Club is promoting Nature Walk: Birds Join Shona Aitken from Wolf Hollow and become citizen scientists by participating in a global bird study. Counting birds is a fun, free, family-friendly way to discover and help the birds in your community. Meet at the Westside Lake parking lot, which is located on Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit 2017
Written on February 7, 2017 at 1:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A dynamic opportunity for networking and learning about farming & food systems Orcas Island, February 10 – 12 Join fellow farmers, regional experts, and local food and farm advocates this February 10th through 12th for two-and-a-half days of education, inspiration, and camaraderie at beautiful YMCA Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. The theme for this year’s Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 6, 2017 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
My name is Clementine and I’m here to audition for the role of “Your New Best Friend and Part-Time Comedienne”. I’m really hoping you have opposable thumbs, because I do my best work in the sink. I can play the Diva, the Prankster, the Vixen, the Scorned Woman, Cleopatra, Calamity Jane, Madame Butterfly, you name Continue Reading
Estate Sale Planned
Written on February 6, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Through some very generous donations from local supporters, The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor will be hosting an estate sale this Friday and Saturday, February 10 & 11 from 10:00 to 4:00, at 689 Airport Center in Friday Harbor (that’s the road where SJ Healthcare Associates, Ravenhill Construction and XYZ Movement Arts are). The sale will Continue Reading