Topic: Around Here
Peace Health News
Written on July 31, 2017 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center to offer no-cost well-child checks and sports physicals to school-aged children To ensure students get a healthy start to their school year, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is offering no-cost immunizations, well-child checks and sports physicals on an appointment basis to children ages 5 to 18 on Wednesday, Aug. 7, Continue Reading
Books, Games, School Supplies!
Written on July 25, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tables stacked high with boxes of books, school supplies and games await the community at Griffin Bay Learning Center at the corner of Park Street and Blair Avenue in Friday Harbor. Griffin Bay Learning Center’s giveaway continues every Wednesday from 12 to 2 p.m. starting July 19 and going until school begins in late August. Continue Reading
Movies in the Park 2017
Written on July 20, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday evenings in July & August, beginning at dusk, in Sunken Park. Island Rec’s FREE Movies in the Park. Island Rec’s Free Movies in the Park series for 2017 is officially underway. For week two, we are showing Cool Runnings! When a Jamaican Sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of Continue Reading
Bryn Barnard Presents His New Children’s Book
Written on July 17, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library present Bryn Barnard and his new children’s book at the library on Wednesday, July 26 at 7:00 pm… Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are collaborating to present former islander Bryn Barnard and his latest book for children ages 5—8, The New Ocean: Continue Reading
Island Senior: First Friday Swing Dancing
Written on July 15, 2017 at 6:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
On the first Friday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm people of all ages and abilities gather at the Mullis Center for a fun evening of swing dancing. Instructor Bill Gincig, who comes over from Orcas, has a wealth of knowledge and experience in dance. He explained to me that “swing” encompasses; rhumba, Continue Reading
Position Available at San Juan County Park
Written on July 15, 2017 at 6:00 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from Ashley King, Program Coordinator for San Juan County Park… Ever dreamed of waking up with the sound of the ocean right outside your window? Do you enjoy working with others? Then we are looking for YOU! San Juan County Parks is looking for a camp host with a small RV or trailer Continue Reading
Vote Saturday at Brickworks for San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate
Written on July 14, 2017 at 2:30 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
from Tanja at the Land Bank… The Terrestrial Managers Group and the Madrona Institute received over 40 original artwork entries for their San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate Initiative Design Contest – Now it’s time to vote! Cast a vote at the San Juan Island Farmers’ Market starting THIS Saturday, July 15. Entries will be Continue Reading
John Geyman, M.D. to Speak on Health Care
Written on July 14, 2017 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library present John Geyman, M.D…. Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are co-sponsoring, John Geyman, M.D. discussing the current health care crisis in our country on Wednesday, July 19, 7:00 PM at the Library. If you want a clear and succinct explanation of what ails Continue Reading
Keith Busha and Susan Williams to Perform at the Golf Course
Written on July 14, 2017 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Keith Busha and Susan Williams will be performing at the San Juan Golf Course on Tuesday the 18th as part of the series created by Kate Schuman. Says Keith, “This is the first mini concert that we’ve done in a while and are excited about putting it together.”
Local Historian Boyd Pratt to Speak at Limekiln Park Tonight
Written on July 13, 2017 at 10:40 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From the San Juan County Landbank… Enjoy a special evening on Thursday, July 13 on the Westside with a lighthouse tour and a reading by local historian, Boyd C. Pratt, from his latest book LIME: Quarrying and Limemaking in the San Juan Islands! History buffs of all ages are welcome and encouraged to visit the Continue Reading
It’s Time to Sign Up For The Garden Club’s Fall Excursion
Written on July 13, 2017 at 6:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We are reminded that reservations for the San Juan Island Garden Club’s Mount Baker, DiabloLake, and North Cascade Institute overnight hosted excursion must be made by August 1. The trip takes place September 22 – 24. “Join us for three days exploring the majestic Cascade Mountains, searching for wildflowers, taking quiet walks, and seeing the Continue Reading
Pigs on the Wing: Two Shows Pay Tribute to Pink Floyd
Written on July 13, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Unique Pink Floyd tribute band Pigs on the Wing will preform two distinct shows at San Juan Community Theatre on July 28, Wish You Were Here and 29, The Wall. Both shows start at 7:30 pm, all ages are welcome… Friday Show July 28: Wish You Were Here: Close your eyes and imagine: The year is Continue Reading
Rande Cook brings First Nation talk Breath of Life to Brickworks
Written on July 13, 2017 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From the San Juan Islands Museum of Art… Gentle Rebel Rande Cook is an innovating force in Pacific NW Coast First Nation art. Join the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) on Sunday, July 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Brickworks in Friday Harbor as he discusses his work and inspiration. Cook is guaranteed to surprise Continue Reading
Free Wednesday Afternoon Family Performance Features Leapin’ Louie
Written on July 12, 2017 at 6:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Island Library Presents: A Free Wednesday Afternoon Family Performance with Leapin’ Louie on July 12 at 1:30 PM at Friday Harbor Elementary School Outdoor Pavilion. Leapin’ Louis is a master of physical comedy, trick roping, and fancy whip cracking. His high energy show is full of audience participation and stunts. The performance Continue Reading
A New Children’s Book From Local Author Anne L. Watson
Written on July 12, 2017 at 6:16 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Anne L. Watson lets us know about her new children’s book, “Katie Mouse and the Perfect Wedding“. Looks like fun!… Local author Anne L. Watson is no stranger to publishing. Her published books include nine literary novels, five soapmaking manuals, two cookie cookbooks, two housekeeping guides, and a guide to “living apart together.” With her latest, though, Anne Continue Reading
Park Street Closure Scheduled For Next Week
Written on July 12, 2017 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A notice from the Town of Friday Harbor… The Town’s Park Street Sewer & Water Main Replacement Project is nearly complete. Town has contracted with SJC Public Works to provide chipsealing services to restore the roadway surface next week. Important construction and road closure dates follow. Construction schedule: Beginning Monday, July 17th – SJCPW will Continue Reading
Real Estate Market Update From Merri Ann Simonson
Written on July 12, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
SAN JUAN REAL ESTATE MARKET SUMMARY The second quarter results which complete the first half of the year for San Juan Island were very exciting. Per the NWMLS, the dollar volume on San Juan Island was $71,595,607 with a total of 130 transactions. We enjoyed a 25% increase in transaction number and a 42.5% increase Continue Reading
Special Three-Day Filing Period for Orcas Port Commissioner
Written on July 12, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from County Auditor F. Milene Henley… The San Juan County Elections Office is opening a special three-day filing period for the Port of Orcas Port Commissioner #1 office. Candidate filings can be made in person from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28. Online filings will be Continue Reading
Sign Up Now to Play “Fair Feud”
Written on July 11, 2017 at 11:54 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Ashley King at the San Juan County Fair headquarters that it is time to put your team together for Fair Feud!… Do you have a fun group of five people that enjoys good-natured, friendly competition? Would you like to promote your business and have fun doing it? Want to get more involved in Continue Reading
Sensational Summer Variety Show Starts Thursday
Written on July 11, 2017 at 6:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Community Theatre’s Summer Variety Show starts this week on Thursday… Take a few singers, musicians and tap dancers and add in a belly dancer, a unicyclist, and even more unique talents, and you’ve got an island recipe for a high-spirited cabaret-style variety event. The first ever Sensational Summer Variety Show, a fundraiser for Continue Reading
San Juan County Fair Beer and Wine Booth Seeking Volunteers
Written on July 10, 2017 at 6:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The 2017 San Juan County Fair will be here before you know it! We hear from Jim Dunn that the Beer and Wine Booth is looking for volunteers… As Superintendent of the Beer and Wine Booth, I will need volunteers to help with registration of entries taken on Tuesday, August 15th between 8am and 6pm Continue Reading
Orcas Island Ferry Terminal Grand Opening
Written on July 9, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Washington State Ferries for Orcas Island terminal grand opening Just in time for the busy summer season, Orcas Island has a new ferry terminal building. The public is invited to celebrate the opening of the new Orcas Island ferry terminal on Tuesday, July 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary Continue Reading
Peace Health News
Written on July 31, 2017 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center to offer no-cost well-child checks and sports physicals to school-aged children To ensure students get a healthy start to their school year, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is offering no-cost immunizations, well-child checks and sports physicals on an appointment basis to children ages 5 to 18 on Wednesday, Aug. 7, Continue Reading
Books, Games, School Supplies!
Written on July 25, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tables stacked high with boxes of books, school supplies and games await the community at Griffin Bay Learning Center at the corner of Park Street and Blair Avenue in Friday Harbor. Griffin Bay Learning Center’s giveaway continues every Wednesday from 12 to 2 p.m. starting July 19 and going until school begins in late August. Continue Reading
Movies in the Park 2017
Written on July 20, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday evenings in July & August, beginning at dusk, in Sunken Park. Island Rec’s FREE Movies in the Park. Island Rec’s Free Movies in the Park series for 2017 is officially underway. For week two, we are showing Cool Runnings! When a Jamaican Sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of Continue Reading
Bryn Barnard Presents His New Children’s Book
Written on July 17, 2017 at 5:53 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library present Bryn Barnard and his new children’s book at the library on Wednesday, July 26 at 7:00 pm… Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are collaborating to present former islander Bryn Barnard and his latest book for children ages 5—8, The New Ocean: Continue Reading
Island Senior: First Friday Swing Dancing
Written on July 15, 2017 at 6:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
On the first Friday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm people of all ages and abilities gather at the Mullis Center for a fun evening of swing dancing. Instructor Bill Gincig, who comes over from Orcas, has a wealth of knowledge and experience in dance. He explained to me that “swing” encompasses; rhumba, Continue Reading
Position Available at San Juan County Park
Written on July 15, 2017 at 6:00 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from Ashley King, Program Coordinator for San Juan County Park… Ever dreamed of waking up with the sound of the ocean right outside your window? Do you enjoy working with others? Then we are looking for YOU! San Juan County Parks is looking for a camp host with a small RV or trailer Continue Reading
Vote Saturday at Brickworks for San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate
Written on July 14, 2017 at 2:30 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
from Tanja at the Land Bank… The Terrestrial Managers Group and the Madrona Institute received over 40 original artwork entries for their San Juan Islands Specialty License Plate Initiative Design Contest – Now it’s time to vote! Cast a vote at the San Juan Island Farmers’ Market starting THIS Saturday, July 15. Entries will be Continue Reading
John Geyman, M.D. to Speak on Health Care
Written on July 14, 2017 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library present John Geyman, M.D…. Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are co-sponsoring, John Geyman, M.D. discussing the current health care crisis in our country on Wednesday, July 19, 7:00 PM at the Library. If you want a clear and succinct explanation of what ails Continue Reading
Keith Busha and Susan Williams to Perform at the Golf Course
Written on July 14, 2017 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Keith Busha and Susan Williams will be performing at the San Juan Golf Course on Tuesday the 18th as part of the series created by Kate Schuman. Says Keith, “This is the first mini concert that we’ve done in a while and are excited about putting it together.”
Local Historian Boyd Pratt to Speak at Limekiln Park Tonight
Written on July 13, 2017 at 10:40 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From the San Juan County Landbank… Enjoy a special evening on Thursday, July 13 on the Westside with a lighthouse tour and a reading by local historian, Boyd C. Pratt, from his latest book LIME: Quarrying and Limemaking in the San Juan Islands! History buffs of all ages are welcome and encouraged to visit the Continue Reading
It’s Time to Sign Up For The Garden Club’s Fall Excursion
Written on July 13, 2017 at 6:05 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We are reminded that reservations for the San Juan Island Garden Club’s Mount Baker, DiabloLake, and North Cascade Institute overnight hosted excursion must be made by August 1. The trip takes place September 22 – 24. “Join us for three days exploring the majestic Cascade Mountains, searching for wildflowers, taking quiet walks, and seeing the Continue Reading
Pigs on the Wing: Two Shows Pay Tribute to Pink Floyd
Written on July 13, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Unique Pink Floyd tribute band Pigs on the Wing will preform two distinct shows at San Juan Community Theatre on July 28, Wish You Were Here and 29, The Wall. Both shows start at 7:30 pm, all ages are welcome… Friday Show July 28: Wish You Were Here: Close your eyes and imagine: The year is Continue Reading
Rande Cook brings First Nation talk Breath of Life to Brickworks
Written on July 13, 2017 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From the San Juan Islands Museum of Art… Gentle Rebel Rande Cook is an innovating force in Pacific NW Coast First Nation art. Join the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) on Sunday, July 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Brickworks in Friday Harbor as he discusses his work and inspiration. Cook is guaranteed to surprise Continue Reading
Free Wednesday Afternoon Family Performance Features Leapin’ Louie
Written on July 12, 2017 at 6:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Island Library Presents: A Free Wednesday Afternoon Family Performance with Leapin’ Louie on July 12 at 1:30 PM at Friday Harbor Elementary School Outdoor Pavilion. Leapin’ Louis is a master of physical comedy, trick roping, and fancy whip cracking. His high energy show is full of audience participation and stunts. The performance Continue Reading
A New Children’s Book From Local Author Anne L. Watson
Written on July 12, 2017 at 6:16 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Anne L. Watson lets us know about her new children’s book, “Katie Mouse and the Perfect Wedding“. Looks like fun!… Local author Anne L. Watson is no stranger to publishing. Her published books include nine literary novels, five soapmaking manuals, two cookie cookbooks, two housekeeping guides, and a guide to “living apart together.” With her latest, though, Anne Continue Reading
Park Street Closure Scheduled For Next Week
Written on July 12, 2017 at 6:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A notice from the Town of Friday Harbor… The Town’s Park Street Sewer & Water Main Replacement Project is nearly complete. Town has contracted with SJC Public Works to provide chipsealing services to restore the roadway surface next week. Important construction and road closure dates follow. Construction schedule: Beginning Monday, July 17th – SJCPW will Continue Reading
Real Estate Market Update From Merri Ann Simonson
Written on July 12, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
SAN JUAN REAL ESTATE MARKET SUMMARY The second quarter results which complete the first half of the year for San Juan Island were very exciting. Per the NWMLS, the dollar volume on San Juan Island was $71,595,607 with a total of 130 transactions. We enjoyed a 25% increase in transaction number and a 42.5% increase Continue Reading
Special Three-Day Filing Period for Orcas Port Commissioner
Written on July 12, 2017 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from County Auditor F. Milene Henley… The San Juan County Elections Office is opening a special three-day filing period for the Port of Orcas Port Commissioner #1 office. Candidate filings can be made in person from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28. Online filings will be Continue Reading
Sign Up Now to Play “Fair Feud”
Written on July 11, 2017 at 11:54 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Ashley King at the San Juan County Fair headquarters that it is time to put your team together for Fair Feud!… Do you have a fun group of five people that enjoys good-natured, friendly competition? Would you like to promote your business and have fun doing it? Want to get more involved in Continue Reading
Sensational Summer Variety Show Starts Thursday
Written on July 11, 2017 at 6:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Community Theatre’s Summer Variety Show starts this week on Thursday… Take a few singers, musicians and tap dancers and add in a belly dancer, a unicyclist, and even more unique talents, and you’ve got an island recipe for a high-spirited cabaret-style variety event. The first ever Sensational Summer Variety Show, a fundraiser for Continue Reading
San Juan County Fair Beer and Wine Booth Seeking Volunteers
Written on July 10, 2017 at 6:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The 2017 San Juan County Fair will be here before you know it! We hear from Jim Dunn that the Beer and Wine Booth is looking for volunteers… As Superintendent of the Beer and Wine Booth, I will need volunteers to help with registration of entries taken on Tuesday, August 15th between 8am and 6pm Continue Reading
Orcas Island Ferry Terminal Grand Opening
Written on July 9, 2017 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Washington State Ferries for Orcas Island terminal grand opening Just in time for the busy summer season, Orcas Island has a new ferry terminal building. The public is invited to celebrate the opening of the new Orcas Island ferry terminal on Tuesday, July 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. Washington State Ferries Assistant Secretary Continue Reading