Topic: Around Here
Neighborhood Toy Store Day
Written on November 7, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Toy Box celebrates the 7th Annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day on November 12th – Special Activities at the Toy Store Next Door mean a fun day for families These days, those in the know “shop local” to support the environment and their community alike. On Saturday, November 12, The Toy Box will join hundreds of locally Continue Reading
Letters for the November Election
Written on November 5, 2016 at 8:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You can see letters from individuals at the links below. As more letters come in, this list will be updated so be sure to check back. For Bob Jarman: Keith Busha and Susan Williams Jim Knych Teagan Hudson Rex & Lisa Guard Dale Heisinger Suzanne Franklin Becky Sundstrom Shanks Rex Stickle Michelle Loftus For Bill Continue Reading
The New Seniors: Talking About My Generation
Written on November 1, 2016 at 10:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
My generation was born after World War II. They called us the “baby boom”. They still call us “boomers”. We were the youth revolution of our time. I like to think of myself as the Woodstock generation though that might be a slightly smaller demographic. If like me, you are a hippie who moved to Continue Reading
Pancake Breakfast at the Mullis Center
Written on November 1, 2016 at 10:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Be sure to mark your calenders for the Mullis Center Pancake Breakfast Sunday, November 6th! From 9:00 am to noon, eggs, crispy bacon, and all the pancakes you can eat. $6 for adults, $4 for kids (12 and under). Yummy Cinnamon Rolls and good company!
Happy Halloween from Stillpoint
Written on October 31, 2016 at 12:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Stillpoint School shares this photo to wish you a Happy Halloween!
Joining a Neighborhood
Written on October 26, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Next in the series of San Juan Island Lifestyle tips, here is Merri Ann Simonson with her video on moving to the island and joining a neighborhood.
Take a Dog, Take a Jog
Written on October 24, 2016 at 3:41 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A fun, casual, Take a Dog, Take a Jog event will happen on Sunday and Monday, October 30th and 31st, 2:30-4:30pm, along Weber Road starting at the parking lot of Skagit Valley College San Juan Center. Local high school student, Angela Hoke, developed, and is hosting this event in collaboration with The Animal Protection Society Continue Reading
The Nature & Benefits of Enthusiasm: A Public Talk by Khenpo Pema Wangdak
Written on October 21, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From Sakya Kachod Choling, Buddhist Retreat Center… Explore the potential of your inner strength from a Tibetan Buddhist perspective. Imagine a power that must be reckoned with and that is the force behind all possibilities, without which the virtues of the world and merits of the individual will simply not flourish. The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, Continue Reading
Flea Market Postponed
Written on October 14, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Due to the weather advisory, the Flea Market that was originally scheduled for this Saturday, October 15th will now be held on October 22nd with the same hours, 9am-Noon. This will give our vendors another week to find even MORE items to sell AND it gives you an opportunity to sign up if you couldn’t make this weekend. For Continue Reading
Prepare your business for the storm
Written on October 13, 2016 at 10:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJC Economic Development Council has some tips for business owners regarding the upcoming storm… It’s time to prepare for the windstorm, which may have the potential to cause catastrophic damage. Business owners and managers: Encourage employees to sign up for local weather alerts, create an emergency supply kit, have a family emergency communication plan…and you Continue Reading
And Then There Were Four…
Written on October 7, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan at the animal shelter says these cuddle-bugs are the last four babies from the summer kitten season. The shelter is having a special until the end of the month… two kittens for the price of one. Who wouldn’t want to snuggle up with a couple of these adorable guys on a blustery fall day? Stop Continue Reading
SJ Islands Lifestyle Tips
Written on October 4, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another video of lifestyle tips. This time she answers the question: “What do you guys do on an island?”
Real Estate Tips from Merri Ann
Written on October 3, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares these tips on waterfront properties… San Juan County Waterfront Parcels If you own a waterfront parcel in the County, or hope to purchase one, I have detailed below some items to take into consideration. Historically, waterfront parcels were the most coveted investment in the islands but due to ever changing regulations, Continue Reading
Kenmore Plane Crashes Near Cattle Pass
Written on September 30, 2016 at 1:03 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A Kenmore float plane went down and sank near Cattle Pass this morning. All four people aboard were rescued by a nearby fishing boat. Read more at KOMO News.
Fall Farm Parade
Written on September 27, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Grange is pleased to announce the 2016 Friday Harbor Fall Farm Parade on Saturday October 1. Now in its sixth year, the parade will once again depart the fairgrounds onto Argyle at 2:30, travel down Argyle, Spring Street, turn left on First Street, and terminate at the Grange Hall. Anybody with Continue Reading
Fall Flea Markets
Written on September 26, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars, Flea Markets are back at the San Juan County Fairgrounds! Two Saturdays, October 15th and December 10th 9am-Noon. From jewelry to yard tools, this is the place to find it! Got some items you’d like to sell? Booth space is just $15 with applications available on the Fair website: www.sjcfair.org. Have a Continue Reading
Neighborhood Toy Store Day
Written on November 7, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Toy Box celebrates the 7th Annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day on November 12th – Special Activities at the Toy Store Next Door mean a fun day for families These days, those in the know “shop local” to support the environment and their community alike. On Saturday, November 12, The Toy Box will join hundreds of locally Continue Reading
Letters for the November Election
Written on November 5, 2016 at 8:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You can see letters from individuals at the links below. As more letters come in, this list will be updated so be sure to check back. For Bob Jarman: Keith Busha and Susan Williams Jim Knych Teagan Hudson Rex & Lisa Guard Dale Heisinger Suzanne Franklin Becky Sundstrom Shanks Rex Stickle Michelle Loftus For Bill Continue Reading
The New Seniors: Talking About My Generation
Written on November 1, 2016 at 10:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
My generation was born after World War II. They called us the “baby boom”. They still call us “boomers”. We were the youth revolution of our time. I like to think of myself as the Woodstock generation though that might be a slightly smaller demographic. If like me, you are a hippie who moved to Continue Reading
Pancake Breakfast at the Mullis Center
Written on November 1, 2016 at 10:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Be sure to mark your calenders for the Mullis Center Pancake Breakfast Sunday, November 6th! From 9:00 am to noon, eggs, crispy bacon, and all the pancakes you can eat. $6 for adults, $4 for kids (12 and under). Yummy Cinnamon Rolls and good company!
Happy Halloween from Stillpoint
Written on October 31, 2016 at 12:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Stillpoint School shares this photo to wish you a Happy Halloween!
Joining a Neighborhood
Written on October 26, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Next in the series of San Juan Island Lifestyle tips, here is Merri Ann Simonson with her video on moving to the island and joining a neighborhood.
Take a Dog, Take a Jog
Written on October 24, 2016 at 3:41 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A fun, casual, Take a Dog, Take a Jog event will happen on Sunday and Monday, October 30th and 31st, 2:30-4:30pm, along Weber Road starting at the parking lot of Skagit Valley College San Juan Center. Local high school student, Angela Hoke, developed, and is hosting this event in collaboration with The Animal Protection Society Continue Reading
The Nature & Benefits of Enthusiasm: A Public Talk by Khenpo Pema Wangdak
Written on October 21, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From Sakya Kachod Choling, Buddhist Retreat Center… Explore the potential of your inner strength from a Tibetan Buddhist perspective. Imagine a power that must be reckoned with and that is the force behind all possibilities, without which the virtues of the world and merits of the individual will simply not flourish. The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, Continue Reading
Flea Market Postponed
Written on October 14, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Due to the weather advisory, the Flea Market that was originally scheduled for this Saturday, October 15th will now be held on October 22nd with the same hours, 9am-Noon. This will give our vendors another week to find even MORE items to sell AND it gives you an opportunity to sign up if you couldn’t make this weekend. For Continue Reading
Prepare your business for the storm
Written on October 13, 2016 at 10:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJC Economic Development Council has some tips for business owners regarding the upcoming storm… It’s time to prepare for the windstorm, which may have the potential to cause catastrophic damage. Business owners and managers: Encourage employees to sign up for local weather alerts, create an emergency supply kit, have a family emergency communication plan…and you Continue Reading
And Then There Were Four…
Written on October 7, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan at the animal shelter says these cuddle-bugs are the last four babies from the summer kitten season. The shelter is having a special until the end of the month… two kittens for the price of one. Who wouldn’t want to snuggle up with a couple of these adorable guys on a blustery fall day? Stop Continue Reading
SJ Islands Lifestyle Tips
Written on October 4, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another video of lifestyle tips. This time she answers the question: “What do you guys do on an island?”
Real Estate Tips from Merri Ann
Written on October 3, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares these tips on waterfront properties… San Juan County Waterfront Parcels If you own a waterfront parcel in the County, or hope to purchase one, I have detailed below some items to take into consideration. Historically, waterfront parcels were the most coveted investment in the islands but due to ever changing regulations, Continue Reading
Kenmore Plane Crashes Near Cattle Pass
Written on September 30, 2016 at 1:03 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A Kenmore float plane went down and sank near Cattle Pass this morning. All four people aboard were rescued by a nearby fishing boat. Read more at KOMO News.
Fall Farm Parade
Written on September 27, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Grange is pleased to announce the 2016 Friday Harbor Fall Farm Parade on Saturday October 1. Now in its sixth year, the parade will once again depart the fairgrounds onto Argyle at 2:30, travel down Argyle, Spring Street, turn left on First Street, and terminate at the Grange Hall. Anybody with Continue Reading
Fall Flea Markets
Written on September 26, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars, Flea Markets are back at the San Juan County Fairgrounds! Two Saturdays, October 15th and December 10th 9am-Noon. From jewelry to yard tools, this is the place to find it! Got some items you’d like to sell? Booth space is just $15 with applications available on the Fair website: www.sjcfair.org. Have a Continue Reading