Topic: Around Here
Let the adventure begin!
Written on June 2, 2016 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s the Discover San Juan Island 2016 Kick-Off for National Get Outdoors Day Get ready to spend your summer on an island-wide exploration. Discover environmentally, culturally, and historically significant sites in your own backyard. The San Juan Island National Historical Park, San Juan County Land Bank, and San Juan Island Library are teaming up to bring you Continue Reading
Dodie Gann Dog Walk Winners
Written on May 31, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Update Staff
While Saturday’s weather wasn’t ideal for walking dogs, several supporters of the animal shelter showed up to participate in the Third Annual Dodie Gann Dog Walk at the site of the future animal shelter on Cattle Point Road. Three grand prizes were awarded to those who raised the most money in sponsorships. Marilyn Corrie was Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 30, 2016 at 9:52 am, by Update Staff
My name is Patches, and I’m here to speak on behalf of fluffy cats everywhere. There is a common misconception that fluffy cats, like myself, are fat. Or Tubby, obese, husky, rotund, beefy, stout, roly-poly, portly, plump, corpulent, yes – and even jelly-bellied. I’ve heard them all. What people fail to recognize is that fluffy Continue Reading
Hike Young Hill on National Trails Day
Written on May 29, 2016 at 10:44 am, by Update Staff
June 4th is National Trails Day, a Saturday to celebrate being outdoors on a trail. The American Hiking Society started this annual celebration to honor the many ways trails connect Americans to the land and to each other. Whether one is on foot, on a bicycle, on horseback, or in a kayak or canoe, June Continue Reading
The First Wildland Fire of the Year
Written on May 28, 2016 at 2:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer for SJI Fire/Rescue shares this announcment… At approximately 1:43 PM the afternoon of May 27, 2016 the first wildland fire of the year on San Juan Island was reported burning near #2 School House Road. Responding units included a Type 3 brush truck, three command units, two water tenders, a Continue Reading
The Mystery of Water Workshop
Written on May 28, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Update Staff
Learn how to prevent or reverse degenerative disease at The Mystery of Water workshop, by Nicholas Corrin, OMD, on Saturday, June 25, 2016, 2:00 – 5:00 pm at Island Soul Studios, 689 Airport Center Road. Workshop includes lecture, visual imagery, and fluid movement practice, all pertaining to water: its role in nature, in health, in Continue Reading
In-Depth Yoga Practice at XYZ Movement Arts
Written on May 26, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Update Staff
Here’s a call out to serious yoga practitioners, professional yoga teachers or any movement experts. Katerina Wen, M. Ed. RYT., Dipl. Hom., is leading in-depth practice every Sunday in June, 2016, 9:00 – 11:00 am at XYZ Movement Arts, 689 Airport Center Road. Learn the skill of tuning your body like a musician tuning a Continue Reading
The New Old Time Chautauqua
Written on May 25, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Update Staff
Juggling… magic… music… hula hoopsters… even aerialists! The Northwest’s New Old Time Chautauqua has all that and more to make for one exciting evening in the Whittier Theatre for the entire family THIS Saturday, May 28 at 7:30 pm. The unique collection of entertainers (45 performers in all) features both internationally acclaimed and local performers, Continue Reading
Witness the Beauty Ceremony
Written on May 25, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Brook Ashcraft
It was a happy celebration on Sunday in Sunken Park when the mural “Witness the Beauty” by artist Jake Wagoner of Seattle was dedicated. A beautiful day, chamber music from the bandstand, a prize-winning poem read by Bill Weissinger, and an appreciative crowd complemented the visual art. It’s a continuation of the Town’s efforts to improve Continue Reading
EDC Offers Sales Processes for Profitability Workshop
Written on May 25, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Update Staff
Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for their upcoming FREE workshop, Sales Processes for Profitability on Tuesday, June 7th from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Orcas Island. Participants will learn to plan strategically in order to increase sales for their businesses. Studies show that nearly 60% of companies lack a well-defined sales process – the Continue Reading
Swim Lessons
Written on May 25, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Update Staff
Swim Lessons for kids! Starting May 31 and June 7. Sign up now at San Juan Island Fitness 378-4449, 435 Argyle Ave. Questions? Email swim [@] interisland.net. Get into the swim of things!
Help Wanted
Written on May 24, 2016 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Bill and Rita Ament are looking for a Summer Camp Counselor for their Summer Creative Arts Day Camps Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 2:15 pm Camps held at 4th of July Beach July 5 -8 July 18-21 August 1-4 All Outdoor Fun in Nature for Ages 3-12! Call Bill and Rita Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on May 21, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Harbormaster Tami Hayes and Port Director Marilyn O’Connor on a tour of the Marina with the new dock improvements. Then we will see up close the new construction along the waterfront with new restaurant and shops rising from the ashes of the terrible fire two years ago. Saturday May 28, from 1:00 to 4:00 Continue Reading
Learn to Increase Profits
Written on May 21, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Update Staff
Do you want your business to grow? Learn to increase sales and develop business in our FREE upcoming workshop, Sales Processes for Profitability! In this exciting class, you will learn how to help customers arrive at informed final purchasing decisions, how to understand your buyers and the buying processes, and how to design a strategic Continue Reading
WaterWorks Gallery Featured Artists
Written on May 20, 2016 at 9:30 am, by Update Staff
From May 21 – June 11, WaterWorks Gallery welcomes David Ridgway – Oil Paintings, and Jeremy Newman & Allison Ciancibelli – Blown & Sculpted Glass. In sharing their sense of place, David, Jeremy & Allison, create artworks that convey their fascination with the Northwest landscape. David Ridgway pares the landscape down to interlocking colored shapes and paints painting Continue Reading
Wine Dinner at Coho to Benefit Wolf Hollow
Written on May 20, 2016 at 9:25 am, by Update Staff
Cote Bonneville Wine Dinner at Coho Restaurant to benefit Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. There’s still time to make your reservation! Friday night is the night and there are still a couple of spaces left, so, please join us for delicious food and wine, all for a great cause. We’re looking forward to seeing you Continue Reading
Let the adventure begin!
Written on June 2, 2016 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s the Discover San Juan Island 2016 Kick-Off for National Get Outdoors Day Get ready to spend your summer on an island-wide exploration. Discover environmentally, culturally, and historically significant sites in your own backyard. The San Juan Island National Historical Park, San Juan County Land Bank, and San Juan Island Library are teaming up to bring you Continue Reading
Dodie Gann Dog Walk Winners
Written on May 31, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Update Staff
While Saturday’s weather wasn’t ideal for walking dogs, several supporters of the animal shelter showed up to participate in the Third Annual Dodie Gann Dog Walk at the site of the future animal shelter on Cattle Point Road. Three grand prizes were awarded to those who raised the most money in sponsorships. Marilyn Corrie was Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 30, 2016 at 9:52 am, by Update Staff
My name is Patches, and I’m here to speak on behalf of fluffy cats everywhere. There is a common misconception that fluffy cats, like myself, are fat. Or Tubby, obese, husky, rotund, beefy, stout, roly-poly, portly, plump, corpulent, yes – and even jelly-bellied. I’ve heard them all. What people fail to recognize is that fluffy Continue Reading
Hike Young Hill on National Trails Day
Written on May 29, 2016 at 10:44 am, by Update Staff
June 4th is National Trails Day, a Saturday to celebrate being outdoors on a trail. The American Hiking Society started this annual celebration to honor the many ways trails connect Americans to the land and to each other. Whether one is on foot, on a bicycle, on horseback, or in a kayak or canoe, June Continue Reading
The First Wildland Fire of the Year
Written on May 28, 2016 at 2:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer for SJI Fire/Rescue shares this announcment… At approximately 1:43 PM the afternoon of May 27, 2016 the first wildland fire of the year on San Juan Island was reported burning near #2 School House Road. Responding units included a Type 3 brush truck, three command units, two water tenders, a Continue Reading
The Mystery of Water Workshop
Written on May 28, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Update Staff
Learn how to prevent or reverse degenerative disease at The Mystery of Water workshop, by Nicholas Corrin, OMD, on Saturday, June 25, 2016, 2:00 – 5:00 pm at Island Soul Studios, 689 Airport Center Road. Workshop includes lecture, visual imagery, and fluid movement practice, all pertaining to water: its role in nature, in health, in Continue Reading
In-Depth Yoga Practice at XYZ Movement Arts
Written on May 26, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Update Staff
Here’s a call out to serious yoga practitioners, professional yoga teachers or any movement experts. Katerina Wen, M. Ed. RYT., Dipl. Hom., is leading in-depth practice every Sunday in June, 2016, 9:00 – 11:00 am at XYZ Movement Arts, 689 Airport Center Road. Learn the skill of tuning your body like a musician tuning a Continue Reading
The New Old Time Chautauqua
Written on May 25, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Update Staff
Juggling… magic… music… hula hoopsters… even aerialists! The Northwest’s New Old Time Chautauqua has all that and more to make for one exciting evening in the Whittier Theatre for the entire family THIS Saturday, May 28 at 7:30 pm. The unique collection of entertainers (45 performers in all) features both internationally acclaimed and local performers, Continue Reading
Witness the Beauty Ceremony
Written on May 25, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Brook Ashcraft
It was a happy celebration on Sunday in Sunken Park when the mural “Witness the Beauty” by artist Jake Wagoner of Seattle was dedicated. A beautiful day, chamber music from the bandstand, a prize-winning poem read by Bill Weissinger, and an appreciative crowd complemented the visual art. It’s a continuation of the Town’s efforts to improve Continue Reading
EDC Offers Sales Processes for Profitability Workshop
Written on May 25, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Update Staff
Join the San Juan County Economic Development Council for their upcoming FREE workshop, Sales Processes for Profitability on Tuesday, June 7th from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Orcas Island. Participants will learn to plan strategically in order to increase sales for their businesses. Studies show that nearly 60% of companies lack a well-defined sales process – the Continue Reading
Swim Lessons
Written on May 25, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Update Staff
Swim Lessons for kids! Starting May 31 and June 7. Sign up now at San Juan Island Fitness 378-4449, 435 Argyle Ave. Questions? Email swim [@] interisland.net. Get into the swim of things!
Help Wanted
Written on May 24, 2016 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Bill and Rita Ament are looking for a Summer Camp Counselor for their Summer Creative Arts Day Camps Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 2:15 pm Camps held at 4th of July Beach July 5 -8 July 18-21 August 1-4 All Outdoor Fun in Nature for Ages 3-12! Call Bill and Rita Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on May 21, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Harbormaster Tami Hayes and Port Director Marilyn O’Connor on a tour of the Marina with the new dock improvements. Then we will see up close the new construction along the waterfront with new restaurant and shops rising from the ashes of the terrible fire two years ago. Saturday May 28, from 1:00 to 4:00 Continue Reading
Learn to Increase Profits
Written on May 21, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Update Staff
Do you want your business to grow? Learn to increase sales and develop business in our FREE upcoming workshop, Sales Processes for Profitability! In this exciting class, you will learn how to help customers arrive at informed final purchasing decisions, how to understand your buyers and the buying processes, and how to design a strategic Continue Reading
WaterWorks Gallery Featured Artists
Written on May 20, 2016 at 9:30 am, by Update Staff
From May 21 – June 11, WaterWorks Gallery welcomes David Ridgway – Oil Paintings, and Jeremy Newman & Allison Ciancibelli – Blown & Sculpted Glass. In sharing their sense of place, David, Jeremy & Allison, create artworks that convey their fascination with the Northwest landscape. David Ridgway pares the landscape down to interlocking colored shapes and paints painting Continue Reading
Wine Dinner at Coho to Benefit Wolf Hollow
Written on May 20, 2016 at 9:25 am, by Update Staff
Cote Bonneville Wine Dinner at Coho Restaurant to benefit Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. There’s still time to make your reservation! Friday night is the night and there are still a couple of spaces left, so, please join us for delicious food and wine, all for a great cause. We’re looking forward to seeing you Continue Reading