Topic: Around Here
Community Dinner
Written on March 8, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wednesday, March 15th 2017 from 5:30 to 7:30 in the FHHS Commons On the menu: Meatloaf with Local Beef – chef andy’s famous recipe with local beef from little s farms on san juan island Garlic Mashed Potatoes – creamy yukon gold potatoes with buttermilk and roasted garlic Gravy – made with stock from local marrow bones Green Bean Casserole – the classic Continue Reading
Grad Night Fundraisers
Written on March 7, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you ready for some GOOD NEWS? Approximately 65 students will graduate Friday Harbor High School on June 10th, 2017. It has become a tradition on San Juan Island to honor the graduates with a safe, sane, and sober all-night celebration. It is a final gathering of the senior class to enjoy one another with Continue Reading
Free Windshield Chip Repair
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Back by popular demand, Safe Harbor Insurance is teaming up with their friends at On Site Glass Solutions to repair your chipped windshield for free. Saturday, March 25th from 9:00 to 5:00 at Safe Harbor Insurance, 772 Mullis Street. Anyone and everyone is invited. You do not have to be a client with Safe Harbor Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on March 5, 2017 at 6:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJC Public Hospital District #1 has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant, 10 hours per week. Public Records and Board Meeting duties, accounting work, filing, and general office duties. Knowledge of Excel, Word and QuickBooks preferred. Communication skills, confidentiality and attention to detail a must. Submit your resume to hutchins [@] sjcphd.org through March 15, 2017. Continue Reading
FHFF Winter Film Series
Written on March 4, 2017 at 11:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHFF Winter Film Series presents the Audience Choice award winner from the 2016 Festival: Glen Campbell, I’ll Be Me is the heartrendingly honest story of how Glen Campbell and his family are dealing with his Alzheimer’s proves to be powerful viewing for Campbell fans and those with loved ones afflicted. Special Guest speaker Janice Fisher, Executive Continue Reading
Cedar & Tide
Written on February 27, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Teresa Smith is pleased to invite you to the opening of “Cedar & Tide”, an Art Show at the San Juan Community Theater running from March 1st through April 30th Reception on Friday March 3rd from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. [email protected] www.teresasmith.com
Pet of the Week
Written on February 20, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Look, I’m not going to lie. Sometimes I drink out of the toilet. And I’ve also been known to explore the contents of a trash can – but strictly for research purposes. Aside from that, I’m a very sweet guy and I love, Love, LOVE you. You’re actually my favorite person and I know we Continue Reading
Fair Accepting Vendors for 2017
Written on February 16, 2017 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Fair is now accepting 2017 Fair Vendors! Do you own a business, run an organization, or have a craft you’d like to share with the islands community? Consider having a booth at San Juan County Fair! The Fair is now accepting vendor booth applications for 2017. As the largest event in San Continue Reading
Seed Exchange
Written on February 13, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Seed Exchange at the Grange Hall, February 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm San Juan Island Grange #966 is proud to announce this year’s Seed Exchange, next Wednesday, February 15th. Here’s an excellent opportunity to swap some of your garden seeds with fellow growers. Come to the Grange Hall from 5 to 7pm with your seeds, bulbs, starts, Continue Reading
Last Week For “Spirit Taking Form” SJIMA’s Registry Show
Written on February 12, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
If you have not seen the Artists Registry show, “Spirit Taking Form” at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art, I highly recommend you see it this week before the exhibit closes on Saturday, February 18. The San Juan Islands have a high per capita population of artists and over 90 of them are represented Continue Reading
Business License Renewal
Written on February 11, 2017 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor is mailing renewal notices early for 2017-2018. Renewal notices will be mailed to businesses the week of February 13, 2017. The business license year, or the time period that a business license is active, runs from April 1st to March 31st. License renewals for businesses are due by the expiration of Continue Reading
Doris Van Alen
Written on February 8, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us in memory of Doris Van Alen 1/14/1928 to 2/5/2017 2 p.m. Saturday February 11th at the Mullis Center in Friday Harbor. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Doris’s life. In lieu of flowers, please bring fresh fruit and vegetables to be donated to the Food Bank after the service.
Postponed
Written on February 7, 2017 at 9:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a couple of announcements for changes to your calendar today: The San Juan Island Garden Planning Party and Monthly Meeting planned for 10:00 today at the Mullis Center are postponed due to the snow and icy conditions. These activities will be rescheduled at a later time. For any questions, please contact Marguerite Bennett Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on February 6, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
United Way of San Juan County is seeking a temporary/part-time coordinator for an education program. 5 to 7 hours per week, $15.00/hr. Background check required. Please email unitedwaysjc [@] rockisland.com for more information.
High School Projects at the Fairgrounds
Written on February 3, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
2016 High School Projects at the Fairgrounds were a great success! The San Juan County Fairgrounds would like to give a special thank you and HUGE round of applause to four Friday Harbor High School students who took the initiative to design, fundraise, and complete three projects for the Fair and Fairgrounds! Dustin Rowher – Continue Reading
OPALCO’s Whitfield Recognized
Written on January 31, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Whitfield Recognized For Innovation With Pellet Stove OPALCO Board Vice President, inventor and former Boeing Engineer Dr. Jerry Whitfield of Shaw Island was recognized for his development of the highly efficient Pellet Stove, which burns compressed wood or biomass pellets. He was recognized in Seattle Magazine’s 2016 list of “Top Essential Innovations that Seattle Gave Continue Reading
Community Dinner
Written on March 8, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wednesday, March 15th 2017 from 5:30 to 7:30 in the FHHS Commons On the menu: Meatloaf with Local Beef – chef andy’s famous recipe with local beef from little s farms on san juan island Garlic Mashed Potatoes – creamy yukon gold potatoes with buttermilk and roasted garlic Gravy – made with stock from local marrow bones Green Bean Casserole – the classic Continue Reading
Grad Night Fundraisers
Written on March 7, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you ready for some GOOD NEWS? Approximately 65 students will graduate Friday Harbor High School on June 10th, 2017. It has become a tradition on San Juan Island to honor the graduates with a safe, sane, and sober all-night celebration. It is a final gathering of the senior class to enjoy one another with Continue Reading
Free Windshield Chip Repair
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Back by popular demand, Safe Harbor Insurance is teaming up with their friends at On Site Glass Solutions to repair your chipped windshield for free. Saturday, March 25th from 9:00 to 5:00 at Safe Harbor Insurance, 772 Mullis Street. Anyone and everyone is invited. You do not have to be a client with Safe Harbor Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on March 5, 2017 at 6:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJC Public Hospital District #1 has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant, 10 hours per week. Public Records and Board Meeting duties, accounting work, filing, and general office duties. Knowledge of Excel, Word and QuickBooks preferred. Communication skills, confidentiality and attention to detail a must. Submit your resume to hutchins [@] sjcphd.org through March 15, 2017. Continue Reading
FHFF Winter Film Series
Written on March 4, 2017 at 11:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHFF Winter Film Series presents the Audience Choice award winner from the 2016 Festival: Glen Campbell, I’ll Be Me is the heartrendingly honest story of how Glen Campbell and his family are dealing with his Alzheimer’s proves to be powerful viewing for Campbell fans and those with loved ones afflicted. Special Guest speaker Janice Fisher, Executive Continue Reading
Cedar & Tide
Written on February 27, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Teresa Smith is pleased to invite you to the opening of “Cedar & Tide”, an Art Show at the San Juan Community Theater running from March 1st through April 30th Reception on Friday March 3rd from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. [email protected] www.teresasmith.com
Pet of the Week
Written on February 20, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Look, I’m not going to lie. Sometimes I drink out of the toilet. And I’ve also been known to explore the contents of a trash can – but strictly for research purposes. Aside from that, I’m a very sweet guy and I love, Love, LOVE you. You’re actually my favorite person and I know we Continue Reading
Fair Accepting Vendors for 2017
Written on February 16, 2017 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Fair is now accepting 2017 Fair Vendors! Do you own a business, run an organization, or have a craft you’d like to share with the islands community? Consider having a booth at San Juan County Fair! The Fair is now accepting vendor booth applications for 2017. As the largest event in San Continue Reading
Seed Exchange
Written on February 13, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Seed Exchange at the Grange Hall, February 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm San Juan Island Grange #966 is proud to announce this year’s Seed Exchange, next Wednesday, February 15th. Here’s an excellent opportunity to swap some of your garden seeds with fellow growers. Come to the Grange Hall from 5 to 7pm with your seeds, bulbs, starts, Continue Reading
Last Week For “Spirit Taking Form” SJIMA’s Registry Show
Written on February 12, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
If you have not seen the Artists Registry show, “Spirit Taking Form” at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art, I highly recommend you see it this week before the exhibit closes on Saturday, February 18. The San Juan Islands have a high per capita population of artists and over 90 of them are represented Continue Reading
Business License Renewal
Written on February 11, 2017 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor is mailing renewal notices early for 2017-2018. Renewal notices will be mailed to businesses the week of February 13, 2017. The business license year, or the time period that a business license is active, runs from April 1st to March 31st. License renewals for businesses are due by the expiration of Continue Reading
Doris Van Alen
Written on February 8, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us in memory of Doris Van Alen 1/14/1928 to 2/5/2017 2 p.m. Saturday February 11th at the Mullis Center in Friday Harbor. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Doris’s life. In lieu of flowers, please bring fresh fruit and vegetables to be donated to the Food Bank after the service.
Postponed
Written on February 7, 2017 at 9:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a couple of announcements for changes to your calendar today: The San Juan Island Garden Planning Party and Monthly Meeting planned for 10:00 today at the Mullis Center are postponed due to the snow and icy conditions. These activities will be rescheduled at a later time. For any questions, please contact Marguerite Bennett Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on February 6, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
United Way of San Juan County is seeking a temporary/part-time coordinator for an education program. 5 to 7 hours per week, $15.00/hr. Background check required. Please email unitedwaysjc [@] rockisland.com for more information.
High School Projects at the Fairgrounds
Written on February 3, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
2016 High School Projects at the Fairgrounds were a great success! The San Juan County Fairgrounds would like to give a special thank you and HUGE round of applause to four Friday Harbor High School students who took the initiative to design, fundraise, and complete three projects for the Fair and Fairgrounds! Dustin Rowher – Continue Reading
OPALCO’s Whitfield Recognized
Written on January 31, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Whitfield Recognized For Innovation With Pellet Stove OPALCO Board Vice President, inventor and former Boeing Engineer Dr. Jerry Whitfield of Shaw Island was recognized for his development of the highly efficient Pellet Stove, which burns compressed wood or biomass pellets. He was recognized in Seattle Magazine’s 2016 list of “Top Essential Innovations that Seattle Gave Continue Reading