Topic: Around Here
A Few Highlights From The Fourth of July Parade
Written on July 4, 2018 at 3:55 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
A few highlights from San Juan Island’s Fourth of July Parade… Hooray for the red, white, and blue… Dressed for the occasion…
Web Street Open For Traffic Both Directions July 4 – 8.
Written on July 4, 2018 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Mike Carlson Enterprises has announced that their construction work will be suspended, and traffic will be open both directions on Web Street to facilitate traffic during the holiday period of July 3 at 6 p.m. through July 8. A limited number of parking spaces on the side of the street will also be available. The Continue Reading
Island Senior: Bargains Galore in the Mullis Center’s New Coupon Book
Written on July 2, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Island a’ la Carte, the Mullis Center’s new coupon book just came out. I already used my first coupon at San Juan Bakery this morning. With 20% off of my entire purchase that was a good deal. The coupon Continue Reading
Art for Fun
Written on May 17, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next Art for Fun art pARTy is coming up this Saturday, May 19, from 9:30 am – 11:45 am at San Juan Islands Museum of Art. The featured painting is “Peace, Love and Boats”. Participants will follow step-by-step instructions to complete the 14″ x 16″ painting in about 2 hours. To register for the Continue Reading
Third Saturday Contra Dance
Written on May 14, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next Third Saturday Contra Dance happens this coming Saturday, May 19th at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor. It runs from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, and features caller Carol Piening from Olympia with music by the Possum Carvers from Port Townsend. Donation at the door-$10, $5 students All dances will be taught; no partner Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk: Lime Kiln Point State Park
Written on April 23, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Erin Corra, Friends of Lime Kiln Society (FOLKS) Founder & Executive Director, to explore the past, present and future of beautiful Lime Kiln Point State Park. Stroll along the trails, take a tour of the lighthouse, learn about current events and what Friends of Lime Kiln Society has in store for 2018 and beyond. Continue Reading
Island Senior: Catching Up With Callie McKay
Written on April 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update, written by Peggy Sue McRae… On our last “Field Trip Friday” excursion to the mainland, (see San Juan Update 3/31/2018), I caught up with Callie McKay. She’s a busy woman and not an easy one to catch up with but the ferry ride to Anacortes Continue Reading
Island Senior: Field Trip Friday
Written on March 31, 2018 at 9:32 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… At the Mullis Center the third Friday of the month is Field Trip Friday with Callie McKay. I joined the fun this month for an off-island day trip to the Skagit County Senior Center in Burlington followed by a Continue Reading
What’s Happening and What’s Not Happening…
Written on March 29, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here are some happenings and some updates… This just in – FHHS Athletic Director Rod Turnbull says the golf match has been cancelled today. Lummi did not have enough players to participate in a match. Also, today’s girls tennis match with South Whidbey is postponed due to weather. He will get the new date out Continue Reading
From the Mailbag
Written on March 26, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Gay Graham… Dear Editor: Something extraordinary and exciting happened on our island last Wednesday, March 21st. The San Juan Community Home Trust barged in two more “classic” homes from the Victoria/Oak Bay areas of Vancouver Island. The Nickel Bros. barge arrived at 5 Continue Reading
New Homes for Home Trust
Written on March 16, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
– This story has been updated since it was first published – The San Juan Community Home Trust continues to barge ahead! Everyone is invited to see the exciting arrival of the Nickel Bros. barge at Jackson Beach, Wednesday, March 21, beginning at approximately 5:30 AM. The early time is to coincide with the high Continue Reading
Art For Fun
Written on March 5, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Our next “Art for Fun, a paint pARTy!” is coming up on March 16th. Kristen Abramson will lead folks in a step-by-step process to complete their own painting in just two hours. Welcome spring with this beautiful painting of wisteria and a hummingbird, “The Garden Gate”. The time is 5:45 pm to 8:00 pm and Continue Reading
Free Estate Planning Workshop
Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local attorney Cyrus Field is presenting a free ‘Estate Planning Workshop’ on March 12 at 3:00 pm at the San Juan Island Library for people who want to learn more about creating or updating a will. More than half of the people in the United States die without a will. If you do not have Continue Reading
Best of the Fest
Written on February 20, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tonight at the Grange, a double feature showing 2 films from the recent 2017 Friday Harbor Film Festival – The Memory of Fish The salmon of Washington’s Elwha River sustained Dick Goin for the first half of his life. He and his family had been nourished by these salmon since migrating to the Olympic Peninsula Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 19, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
I’ve had my bath and I’m ready to be adopted. Can I go play in the mud again now? My name is Ricky. I’m here at the animal shelter now, waiting for you. Make no mistake about it – if you are my new person, I WILL find you and I WILL lick you. And Continue Reading
“Best of the Fest” The Memory of Fish, Tuesday at the Grange
Written on February 18, 2018 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Friday Harbor Film Festival will be showing The Memory of Fish at the Grange on Tuesday, February 20. The Memory of Fish is a documentary portrait of the intertwined lives of Dick Goin and wild fish, and his fight to free a river. Elwha River salmon fed Dick and his family after they migrated to the Continue Reading
Early Bird Registration for Agricultural Summit Ends February 20
Written on February 18, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
6th Annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit March 16-17, 2018 on Lopez Island. You are invited to the annual gathering of local farmers, food producers, businesses, and food advocates for two days of events and education in support of our local food community. Link here for: Registration
Tucker Avenue Project Reconstruction Phase 2 Begins February 26, 2018
Written on February 17, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From the Town of Friday Harbor… Drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians who use Tucker Avenue will enjoy a safer and better quality roadway by late-summer. The Town of Friday Harbor has contracted with Strider Construction to reconstruct this portion of Tucker Avenue (Phase Two). The Contractor is scheduled to begin this project on Monday, February 26th. Continue Reading
What to Expect: Construction on Tucker February 26th through March 12th
Written on February 17, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Tucker Avenue Reconstruction Project – Phase 2 – Construction Update. What to expect for the week(s) of February 26th through March 12th. The Town of Friday Harbor truly appreciates everyone’s patience while we work through this project. A project manager/inspector will be available to any address concerns. Do not hesitate to contact the Project Inspector, Frank Baublits, Continue Reading
Island Senior: It’s Flu Season!
Written on February 16, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column written by Peggy Sue McRae… I was not planning to write about the flu this week but the flu chose me and according to my informal social media commiserations I am not alone. This is turning out to be one of the worst flu seasons in years. I was Continue Reading
Kati English, February EMT of the Month
Written on February 15, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Congratulations to February EMT of the Month Kati English. Kati has been an EMT since 2016 and is also a tech at the ER AND is also taking the Fire Fighter 1 class over at San Juan Island Fire. Even though Kati’s schedule is packed with work, fire school and family life, it was noted Continue Reading
Shelter Available Tonight
Written on February 12, 2018 at 9:37 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
It’s cold out there tonight…
A Few Highlights From The Fourth of July Parade
Written on July 4, 2018 at 3:55 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
A few highlights from San Juan Island’s Fourth of July Parade… Hooray for the red, white, and blue… Dressed for the occasion…
Web Street Open For Traffic Both Directions July 4 – 8.
Written on July 4, 2018 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Mike Carlson Enterprises has announced that their construction work will be suspended, and traffic will be open both directions on Web Street to facilitate traffic during the holiday period of July 3 at 6 p.m. through July 8. A limited number of parking spaces on the side of the street will also be available. The Continue Reading
Island Senior: Bargains Galore in the Mullis Center’s New Coupon Book
Written on July 2, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Island a’ la Carte, the Mullis Center’s new coupon book just came out. I already used my first coupon at San Juan Bakery this morning. With 20% off of my entire purchase that was a good deal. The coupon Continue Reading
Art for Fun
Written on May 17, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next Art for Fun art pARTy is coming up this Saturday, May 19, from 9:30 am – 11:45 am at San Juan Islands Museum of Art. The featured painting is “Peace, Love and Boats”. Participants will follow step-by-step instructions to complete the 14″ x 16″ painting in about 2 hours. To register for the Continue Reading
Third Saturday Contra Dance
Written on May 14, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next Third Saturday Contra Dance happens this coming Saturday, May 19th at the Grange Hall in Friday Harbor. It runs from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, and features caller Carol Piening from Olympia with music by the Possum Carvers from Port Townsend. Donation at the door-$10, $5 students All dances will be taught; no partner Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk: Lime Kiln Point State Park
Written on April 23, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Erin Corra, Friends of Lime Kiln Society (FOLKS) Founder & Executive Director, to explore the past, present and future of beautiful Lime Kiln Point State Park. Stroll along the trails, take a tour of the lighthouse, learn about current events and what Friends of Lime Kiln Society has in store for 2018 and beyond. Continue Reading
Island Senior: Catching Up With Callie McKay
Written on April 16, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update, written by Peggy Sue McRae… On our last “Field Trip Friday” excursion to the mainland, (see San Juan Update 3/31/2018), I caught up with Callie McKay. She’s a busy woman and not an easy one to catch up with but the ferry ride to Anacortes Continue Reading
Island Senior: Field Trip Friday
Written on March 31, 2018 at 9:32 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… At the Mullis Center the third Friday of the month is Field Trip Friday with Callie McKay. I joined the fun this month for an off-island day trip to the Skagit County Senior Center in Burlington followed by a Continue Reading
What’s Happening and What’s Not Happening…
Written on March 29, 2018 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here are some happenings and some updates… This just in – FHHS Athletic Director Rod Turnbull says the golf match has been cancelled today. Lummi did not have enough players to participate in a match. Also, today’s girls tennis match with South Whidbey is postponed due to weather. He will get the new date out Continue Reading
From the Mailbag
Written on March 26, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update mailbag this morning we find this letter from Gay Graham… Dear Editor: Something extraordinary and exciting happened on our island last Wednesday, March 21st. The San Juan Community Home Trust barged in two more “classic” homes from the Victoria/Oak Bay areas of Vancouver Island. The Nickel Bros. barge arrived at 5 Continue Reading
New Homes for Home Trust
Written on March 16, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
– This story has been updated since it was first published – The San Juan Community Home Trust continues to barge ahead! Everyone is invited to see the exciting arrival of the Nickel Bros. barge at Jackson Beach, Wednesday, March 21, beginning at approximately 5:30 AM. The early time is to coincide with the high Continue Reading
Art For Fun
Written on March 5, 2018 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Our next “Art for Fun, a paint pARTy!” is coming up on March 16th. Kristen Abramson will lead folks in a step-by-step process to complete their own painting in just two hours. Welcome spring with this beautiful painting of wisteria and a hummingbird, “The Garden Gate”. The time is 5:45 pm to 8:00 pm and Continue Reading
Free Estate Planning Workshop
Written on February 28, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local attorney Cyrus Field is presenting a free ‘Estate Planning Workshop’ on March 12 at 3:00 pm at the San Juan Island Library for people who want to learn more about creating or updating a will. More than half of the people in the United States die without a will. If you do not have Continue Reading
Best of the Fest
Written on February 20, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tonight at the Grange, a double feature showing 2 films from the recent 2017 Friday Harbor Film Festival – The Memory of Fish The salmon of Washington’s Elwha River sustained Dick Goin for the first half of his life. He and his family had been nourished by these salmon since migrating to the Olympic Peninsula Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 19, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
I’ve had my bath and I’m ready to be adopted. Can I go play in the mud again now? My name is Ricky. I’m here at the animal shelter now, waiting for you. Make no mistake about it – if you are my new person, I WILL find you and I WILL lick you. And Continue Reading
“Best of the Fest” The Memory of Fish, Tuesday at the Grange
Written on February 18, 2018 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Friday Harbor Film Festival will be showing The Memory of Fish at the Grange on Tuesday, February 20. The Memory of Fish is a documentary portrait of the intertwined lives of Dick Goin and wild fish, and his fight to free a river. Elwha River salmon fed Dick and his family after they migrated to the Continue Reading
Early Bird Registration for Agricultural Summit Ends February 20
Written on February 18, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
6th Annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit March 16-17, 2018 on Lopez Island. You are invited to the annual gathering of local farmers, food producers, businesses, and food advocates for two days of events and education in support of our local food community. Link here for: Registration
Tucker Avenue Project Reconstruction Phase 2 Begins February 26, 2018
Written on February 17, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From the Town of Friday Harbor… Drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians who use Tucker Avenue will enjoy a safer and better quality roadway by late-summer. The Town of Friday Harbor has contracted with Strider Construction to reconstruct this portion of Tucker Avenue (Phase Two). The Contractor is scheduled to begin this project on Monday, February 26th. Continue Reading
What to Expect: Construction on Tucker February 26th through March 12th
Written on February 17, 2018 at 5:40 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Tucker Avenue Reconstruction Project – Phase 2 – Construction Update. What to expect for the week(s) of February 26th through March 12th. The Town of Friday Harbor truly appreciates everyone’s patience while we work through this project. A project manager/inspector will be available to any address concerns. Do not hesitate to contact the Project Inspector, Frank Baublits, Continue Reading
Island Senior: It’s Flu Season!
Written on February 16, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island Senior is a regular column written by Peggy Sue McRae… I was not planning to write about the flu this week but the flu chose me and according to my informal social media commiserations I am not alone. This is turning out to be one of the worst flu seasons in years. I was Continue Reading
Kati English, February EMT of the Month
Written on February 15, 2018 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Congratulations to February EMT of the Month Kati English. Kati has been an EMT since 2016 and is also a tech at the ER AND is also taking the Fire Fighter 1 class over at San Juan Island Fire. Even though Kati’s schedule is packed with work, fire school and family life, it was noted Continue Reading
Shelter Available Tonight
Written on February 12, 2018 at 9:37 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
It’s cold out there tonight…