Topic: Around Here
Interesting Cloud
Written on September 25, 2016 at 6:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
Keven Holmes caught this photo of an interesting cloud north of Roche Harbor last week. And I’m pretty sure it’s the same cloud I saw from the rear view mirror when I was on I-5 (from my vantage point it was much smaller). Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Ayurveda Wellness Workshop
Written on September 21, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This fun, interactive session led by Marie Hart* will focus on your own well-being through a deeper understanding of your individual constitution. Ayurveda is 5000 years old, and remains a brilliant way of perceiving the whole person and their health! We will use an Ayurvedic questionnaire designed to shed new light on your strengths, and Continue Reading
Salmon Fishing Lifestyle Tips with Merri Ann
Written on September 21, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares another San Juan Island lifestyle video. This time – Salmon Fishing!
Transfer Station Closed
Written on September 16, 2016 at 3:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Because of a fire earlier today at the Transfer Station on Sutton Road, Friday Harbor, the Station will be closed for the rest of today, Friday, September 16, 2016.
Chamber Music at the Labs
Written on September 13, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us for a concert of classical chamber music from various ensembles, put on by the Archipelago Collective, a group of dynamic musicians from around the country. Archipelago Collective Chamber Music Concert Saturday, September 17 at 8:00 PM Friday Harbor Labs, Dining Hall 620 University Rd Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Free admission, with $20 suggested donation.
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on September 13, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month Tracy James, a Loan Officer with Eagle Home Mortgage, has been chosen as the Featured Member of the Month for the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce. She was honored when she found out she was chosen, as she loves living here and being Continue Reading
SJC Farm Tours
Written on September 9, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
See what’s behind the barn doors at the 2016 San Juan County Farm Tours! Tours offer a unique opportunity to visit three dozen farms, shellfish hatcheries, and value added businesses on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands. Tickets are now on sale at this site. Tour dates are September 24-25th on San Juan Island, October Continue Reading
Conscientious Projector Showing with Rob Simpson – UFOs & Nukes
Written on September 7, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join host Rob Simpson for a fascinating night! At the height of the Cold War, some “unknown force” penetrated all security systems and shut down dozens of our intercontinental ballistic missiles aimed at Russia. Was it the Soviets? With the fall of the USSR we find out: no. The same thing was happening to them. Continue Reading
Pancake Breakfast this Sunday at The Mullis Center
Written on September 3, 2016 at 8:58 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Pancake Breakfast will be served this Sunday, September 4, from 9:00 am to noon at the Mullis Center. Breakfast features crispy bacon, scrambled eggs, and all the pancakes you can eat. Cost for Adults is only $6.00 or for children under 10 $4.00.
Merri Ann’s SJI Lifestyle Tips
Written on September 1, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another video in Merri Ann Simonson’s series of San Juan Islands Lifestyle Tips…
Rosa Blair Opens Private Practice, Wise Self Counseling
Written on August 26, 2016 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
There is a new counselor in town. But wait, many of you probably know Rosa Blair. Rosa grew up here. You may know her as a gardener or as an artist but did you know that she has earned her Master of Science degree in counseling specializing in clinical mental health? Or that she has Continue Reading
Online Art Auction For Mount Grant
Written on August 26, 2016 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Alice Hurd of the San Juan Preservation Trust tells us about an online art auction going on now until Labor Day… There are now 12 paintings ( watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel and pen/ink!) each depicting some of the wonderful views from the summit of Mount Grant. Nearly all were done within in the last five weeks, and Continue Reading
Black Fish Bistro & Martini Bar Opens For Business
Written on August 25, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Becky Day at the Chamber sends word of the new Blackfish Bistro… Today the Mayor, Carrie Lacher, and the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed the Black Fish Bistro & Martini Bar to the Town of Friday Harbor with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The restaurant features farm-to-fork and tide-to-table Pacific Northwest cuisine with a Continue Reading
New Classes at Skagit Valley College, San Juan Center
Written on August 25, 2016 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Cathy Degnan at Skagit Valley College’s San Juan Center let’s us know about some new classes being offered fall quarter… Start or continue your education and join your class at the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College. The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College is now open for fall advising and registration. Fall quarter begins Sept. Continue Reading
Movement Into Mindfulness New Classes Starting
Written on August 25, 2016 at 5:14 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Stephanie Prima offers new classes… If you know you need to get started with preventative self-care but don’t know where to start, and ‘exercise’ doesn’t appeal to you … OR If you have limited mobility, chronic aches and pains, and would like to feel fluid again… OR If you want to calm the mind and connect with Continue Reading
The Studio and Island Rec Partner to Expand Adult Fitness Offerings
Written on August 24, 2016 at 5:26 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Amanda Smith at The Studio that fall fitness classes start soon… The Studio and Island Rec partnered up almost 1 year ago to offer an Adult Fitness class for the community. The 20/20/20 class at The Studio has been taught by co-owner and instructor Jacquelyn Reiff, and combines 20 minutes of a low Continue Reading
Interesting Cloud
Written on September 25, 2016 at 6:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
Keven Holmes caught this photo of an interesting cloud north of Roche Harbor last week. And I’m pretty sure it’s the same cloud I saw from the rear view mirror when I was on I-5 (from my vantage point it was much smaller). Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Ayurveda Wellness Workshop
Written on September 21, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This fun, interactive session led by Marie Hart* will focus on your own well-being through a deeper understanding of your individual constitution. Ayurveda is 5000 years old, and remains a brilliant way of perceiving the whole person and their health! We will use an Ayurvedic questionnaire designed to shed new light on your strengths, and Continue Reading
Salmon Fishing Lifestyle Tips with Merri Ann
Written on September 21, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson shares another San Juan Island lifestyle video. This time – Salmon Fishing!
Transfer Station Closed
Written on September 16, 2016 at 3:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Because of a fire earlier today at the Transfer Station on Sutton Road, Friday Harbor, the Station will be closed for the rest of today, Friday, September 16, 2016.
Chamber Music at the Labs
Written on September 13, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us for a concert of classical chamber music from various ensembles, put on by the Archipelago Collective, a group of dynamic musicians from around the country. Archipelago Collective Chamber Music Concert Saturday, September 17 at 8:00 PM Friday Harbor Labs, Dining Hall 620 University Rd Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Free admission, with $20 suggested donation.
Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on September 13, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce Featured Member of the Month Tracy James, a Loan Officer with Eagle Home Mortgage, has been chosen as the Featured Member of the Month for the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce. She was honored when she found out she was chosen, as she loves living here and being Continue Reading
SJC Farm Tours
Written on September 9, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
See what’s behind the barn doors at the 2016 San Juan County Farm Tours! Tours offer a unique opportunity to visit three dozen farms, shellfish hatcheries, and value added businesses on Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Islands. Tickets are now on sale at this site. Tour dates are September 24-25th on San Juan Island, October Continue Reading
Conscientious Projector Showing with Rob Simpson – UFOs & Nukes
Written on September 7, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join host Rob Simpson for a fascinating night! At the height of the Cold War, some “unknown force” penetrated all security systems and shut down dozens of our intercontinental ballistic missiles aimed at Russia. Was it the Soviets? With the fall of the USSR we find out: no. The same thing was happening to them. Continue Reading
Pancake Breakfast this Sunday at The Mullis Center
Written on September 3, 2016 at 8:58 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Pancake Breakfast will be served this Sunday, September 4, from 9:00 am to noon at the Mullis Center. Breakfast features crispy bacon, scrambled eggs, and all the pancakes you can eat. Cost for Adults is only $6.00 or for children under 10 $4.00.
Merri Ann’s SJI Lifestyle Tips
Written on September 1, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another video in Merri Ann Simonson’s series of San Juan Islands Lifestyle Tips…
Rosa Blair Opens Private Practice, Wise Self Counseling
Written on August 26, 2016 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
There is a new counselor in town. But wait, many of you probably know Rosa Blair. Rosa grew up here. You may know her as a gardener or as an artist but did you know that she has earned her Master of Science degree in counseling specializing in clinical mental health? Or that she has Continue Reading
Online Art Auction For Mount Grant
Written on August 26, 2016 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Alice Hurd of the San Juan Preservation Trust tells us about an online art auction going on now until Labor Day… There are now 12 paintings ( watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel and pen/ink!) each depicting some of the wonderful views from the summit of Mount Grant. Nearly all were done within in the last five weeks, and Continue Reading
Black Fish Bistro & Martini Bar Opens For Business
Written on August 25, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Becky Day at the Chamber sends word of the new Blackfish Bistro… Today the Mayor, Carrie Lacher, and the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed the Black Fish Bistro & Martini Bar to the Town of Friday Harbor with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The restaurant features farm-to-fork and tide-to-table Pacific Northwest cuisine with a Continue Reading
New Classes at Skagit Valley College, San Juan Center
Written on August 25, 2016 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Cathy Degnan at Skagit Valley College’s San Juan Center let’s us know about some new classes being offered fall quarter… Start or continue your education and join your class at the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College. The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College is now open for fall advising and registration. Fall quarter begins Sept. Continue Reading
Movement Into Mindfulness New Classes Starting
Written on August 25, 2016 at 5:14 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Stephanie Prima offers new classes… If you know you need to get started with preventative self-care but don’t know where to start, and ‘exercise’ doesn’t appeal to you … OR If you have limited mobility, chronic aches and pains, and would like to feel fluid again… OR If you want to calm the mind and connect with Continue Reading
The Studio and Island Rec Partner to Expand Adult Fitness Offerings
Written on August 24, 2016 at 5:26 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Amanda Smith at The Studio that fall fitness classes start soon… The Studio and Island Rec partnered up almost 1 year ago to offer an Adult Fitness class for the community. The 20/20/20 class at The Studio has been taught by co-owner and instructor Jacquelyn Reiff, and combines 20 minutes of a low Continue Reading