Topic: Around Here
The Salish Seeds Project Work Party
Written on April 4, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Update Staff
Tanja Williamson reaches out from the San Juan County Land Bank… Well March really did roar in like a lion, so we are getting an early start in the Salish Seeds Project – Red Mill Nursery to prepare for a glorious spring and productive summer! When? Saturday, April 9, 2016 1:00pm to 3:00pm 3:00pm to 4:00pm Continue Reading
EMS Budget & Levy Update
Written on April 3, 2016 at 5:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This story submitted by Louise Dustrude… Meeting in the shadow of grim budget realities and two failed levies, the public hospital district board on Friday edged closer to setting the level for a levy for Emergency Medical Services to be submitted to the voters in August. The budget currently proposed is still $640,000 away from Continue Reading
EMS Town Meeting
Written on April 3, 2016 at 5:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
EMS Invites Community to Town Meeting Town Hall meetings sponsored by the San Juan Island EMS will be held on: April 11, at 5:30pm at the Pavilion at Roche Harbor Resort April 12, at 5:30pm at the Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street In August 2016, a ballot measure will come before the citizens of San Juan Island proposing a property tax levy Continue Reading
Eagles Once Again
Written on April 3, 2016 at 8:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story is from the National Park Service… The pair of bald eagles at American Camp , Bertha and Bob Jr. have again produced egg(s) in their nest near the American Camp Visitor Center. However, the number of eaglets won’t be known until they hatch, which is expected around April 20. Visitors are encouraged to Continue Reading
Tax Help at Mullis Center
Written on April 3, 2016 at 8:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Biddick and John Carl will be available to assist with taxes at the Mullis Senior Center on Thursday until April 14 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. The tax service is for low to moderate income taxpayers($54,000 gross income). The program is not associated with the IRS TaxAide program and is not a for Continue Reading
Kids’ Book Nook at the Library
Written on April 2, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thanks to a local student, the SJI Library introduces a new Book Nook in the children’s area The public is invited to see the San Juan Island Library’s new Book Nook in the Children’s Area. The Book Nook is the creation of Brian Fleming, a local resident and sophomore at Spring Street International School. Fleming built Continue Reading
CBP Building Dedication
Written on April 1, 2016 at 3:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Customs and Border Patrol held a ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate the official opening of their new location on the corner of Spring and First Streets in Friday Harbor. They have gone from a previous office space of a very inadequate 550 square feet, which they have occupied since 1987, to a much better, more Continue Reading
Restore and Rejuvenate with Stephanie
Written on April 1, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Springtime is glorious with its daffodils and sunshine, when everything seems bright and fresh. You too can feel rejuvenated and restored in your own body and mind with the new holistic movement class that Stephanie Prima is offering. This is unlike any other exercise class! No matter your age or current physical condition, here’s your Continue Reading
Helping the Aussie Posse
Written on April 1, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update Mailbag: We have all been touched by Kathleen Zuidema’s story and her successful quest for homes for her Aussie Posse, Autumn, Mona and Finnegan. Many of you have asked how to help as Danielle Cochran welcomes them into her home. Donation details are listed below for veterinarian care, food, fencing and Continue Reading
How to Grow Your Own Bouquet
Written on April 1, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
“From Garden to Vase – How to Grow Your Own Bouquet” – this will be the subject of a talk by our featured speaker, Paul Flack of New Day Flower Farm, San Juan Island. Please join us to hear Paul describe how New Day Flower Farm meets its goal to have flower bouquets available April through October Continue Reading
FHFF News
Written on April 1, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from the Friday Harbor Film Festival… The 4th annual Friday Harbor Film Festival on lovely San Juan Island is this upcoming November 4-5-6, 2016. The film selection process is from Jan 1-July 1, 2016. You may submit your film at this link, or request further info by contacting our producer Karen [@] fhff.org. Continue Reading
John Stimpson Retiring
Written on March 31, 2016 at 12:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It’s almost your last chance to get in and say goodbye to John Stimpson. After 36 years, he is retiring from Friday Harbor Marketplace. Saturday, April 2 is his last day so get in there and congratulate him. However, he’s not going anywhere. Yet. Next May (of 2017) he will be riding his bike across the Continue Reading
San Juan Singers present: Ayres of the Celtic Isles
Written on March 31, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Get ready for a riddicky-rollin’ good time! This spring, the San Juan Singers transport you to the Celtic Isles on a magical, musical journey. Traditional Scottish and Irish songs sung by chorus and soloists and accompanied by a complement of instrumentalists will warm your heart and jiggle your funny bone. Special guests include Mike Chisolm Continue Reading
EDC supports OPALCO/Rock Island broadband expansion efforts
Written on March 31, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a Letter to the Editor from Victoria Compton of the Economic Development Council… Over a half-century ago, the Carnegie Institute released a report on a contraption that was changing the way America received its information. This report suggested that the technology could reinvent the way that education was delivered to American children, that it Continue Reading
Classical Twists at SJCT April 2
Written on March 31, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island and Northwest classical musicians gather to play diverse “bits of music” from a variety of composers (including a couple of the Island’s own) during Melodious Notes Over the Harbor at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. When clarinetist Sue Collado set out to create this annual event five years Continue Reading
Town Seeks Banner Art
Written on March 31, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local artists and photographers invited to submit works for new Town banners The Town of Friday Harbor is seeking donations of local photographs and artwork to be used on the decorative and informative banners adorning light poles throughout downtown. “We’re looking for banner submissions that capture the art, nature, people, activities, and lifestyle of Friday Continue Reading
The Salish Seeds Project Work Party
Written on April 4, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Update Staff
Tanja Williamson reaches out from the San Juan County Land Bank… Well March really did roar in like a lion, so we are getting an early start in the Salish Seeds Project – Red Mill Nursery to prepare for a glorious spring and productive summer! When? Saturday, April 9, 2016 1:00pm to 3:00pm 3:00pm to 4:00pm Continue Reading
EMS Budget & Levy Update
Written on April 3, 2016 at 5:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This story submitted by Louise Dustrude… Meeting in the shadow of grim budget realities and two failed levies, the public hospital district board on Friday edged closer to setting the level for a levy for Emergency Medical Services to be submitted to the voters in August. The budget currently proposed is still $640,000 away from Continue Reading
EMS Town Meeting
Written on April 3, 2016 at 5:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
EMS Invites Community to Town Meeting Town Hall meetings sponsored by the San Juan Island EMS will be held on: April 11, at 5:30pm at the Pavilion at Roche Harbor Resort April 12, at 5:30pm at the Mullis Community Senior Center, 589 Nash Street In August 2016, a ballot measure will come before the citizens of San Juan Island proposing a property tax levy Continue Reading
Eagles Once Again
Written on April 3, 2016 at 8:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story is from the National Park Service… The pair of bald eagles at American Camp , Bertha and Bob Jr. have again produced egg(s) in their nest near the American Camp Visitor Center. However, the number of eaglets won’t be known until they hatch, which is expected around April 20. Visitors are encouraged to Continue Reading
Tax Help at Mullis Center
Written on April 3, 2016 at 8:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Biddick and John Carl will be available to assist with taxes at the Mullis Senior Center on Thursday until April 14 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. The tax service is for low to moderate income taxpayers($54,000 gross income). The program is not associated with the IRS TaxAide program and is not a for Continue Reading
Kids’ Book Nook at the Library
Written on April 2, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thanks to a local student, the SJI Library introduces a new Book Nook in the children’s area The public is invited to see the San Juan Island Library’s new Book Nook in the Children’s Area. The Book Nook is the creation of Brian Fleming, a local resident and sophomore at Spring Street International School. Fleming built Continue Reading
CBP Building Dedication
Written on April 1, 2016 at 3:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Customs and Border Patrol held a ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate the official opening of their new location on the corner of Spring and First Streets in Friday Harbor. They have gone from a previous office space of a very inadequate 550 square feet, which they have occupied since 1987, to a much better, more Continue Reading
Restore and Rejuvenate with Stephanie
Written on April 1, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Springtime is glorious with its daffodils and sunshine, when everything seems bright and fresh. You too can feel rejuvenated and restored in your own body and mind with the new holistic movement class that Stephanie Prima is offering. This is unlike any other exercise class! No matter your age or current physical condition, here’s your Continue Reading
Helping the Aussie Posse
Written on April 1, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update Mailbag: We have all been touched by Kathleen Zuidema’s story and her successful quest for homes for her Aussie Posse, Autumn, Mona and Finnegan. Many of you have asked how to help as Danielle Cochran welcomes them into her home. Donation details are listed below for veterinarian care, food, fencing and Continue Reading
How to Grow Your Own Bouquet
Written on April 1, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
“From Garden to Vase – How to Grow Your Own Bouquet” – this will be the subject of a talk by our featured speaker, Paul Flack of New Day Flower Farm, San Juan Island. Please join us to hear Paul describe how New Day Flower Farm meets its goal to have flower bouquets available April through October Continue Reading
FHFF News
Written on April 1, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from the Friday Harbor Film Festival… The 4th annual Friday Harbor Film Festival on lovely San Juan Island is this upcoming November 4-5-6, 2016. The film selection process is from Jan 1-July 1, 2016. You may submit your film at this link, or request further info by contacting our producer Karen [@] fhff.org. Continue Reading
John Stimpson Retiring
Written on March 31, 2016 at 12:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It’s almost your last chance to get in and say goodbye to John Stimpson. After 36 years, he is retiring from Friday Harbor Marketplace. Saturday, April 2 is his last day so get in there and congratulate him. However, he’s not going anywhere. Yet. Next May (of 2017) he will be riding his bike across the Continue Reading
San Juan Singers present: Ayres of the Celtic Isles
Written on March 31, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Get ready for a riddicky-rollin’ good time! This spring, the San Juan Singers transport you to the Celtic Isles on a magical, musical journey. Traditional Scottish and Irish songs sung by chorus and soloists and accompanied by a complement of instrumentalists will warm your heart and jiggle your funny bone. Special guests include Mike Chisolm Continue Reading
EDC supports OPALCO/Rock Island broadband expansion efforts
Written on March 31, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a Letter to the Editor from Victoria Compton of the Economic Development Council… Over a half-century ago, the Carnegie Institute released a report on a contraption that was changing the way America received its information. This report suggested that the technology could reinvent the way that education was delivered to American children, that it Continue Reading
Classical Twists at SJCT April 2
Written on March 31, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island and Northwest classical musicians gather to play diverse “bits of music” from a variety of composers (including a couple of the Island’s own) during Melodious Notes Over the Harbor at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. When clarinetist Sue Collado set out to create this annual event five years Continue Reading
Town Seeks Banner Art
Written on March 31, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local artists and photographers invited to submit works for new Town banners The Town of Friday Harbor is seeking donations of local photographs and artwork to be used on the decorative and informative banners adorning light poles throughout downtown. “We’re looking for banner submissions that capture the art, nature, people, activities, and lifestyle of Friday Continue Reading