Topic: Around Here
Griffin Bay Books Author Event
Written on March 14, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Cocoon of Cancer: An Invitation to Love Deeply by Abbe Rolnick with Jim Wiggins So many of us have been or are now caregivers for family members and friends diagnosed with cancer or a debilitating illness. And as caregivers we, ourselves, often need and appreciate support or a boost. You’ll find a big dose of Continue Reading
Windy Ferry Ride
Written on March 14, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is from KOMO News’s YouTube channel. Quite some waves in Rosario Strait yesterday afternoon. The video is 8 minutes long, but the best part is between 2:30 and about 3:15 minutes. So if you’re in a hurry, just cue it up to 2:20 or so. Go full screen for the best effect. And… if you’re Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 14, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Whooo Hooo! Out of my way everybody – I’m pretty fast! I’ve got lots of running and playing to do since I found out there’s an ENORMOUS world outside the puppy room at the animal shelter! My name is Buck, and I’m just about 9 weeks old and ready to see what else this big Continue Reading
Senior vs. Staff
Written on March 13, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Brook Ashcraft
The annual Seniors Vs. Staff basketball game took place last Friday. The evening started with a hamburger meal put on by the parents of the FHHS students, included musical entertainment at half time, raised money for the seniors grad night party, and of course culminated with the ever popular basketball game. At half time, high Continue Reading
Hummingbird Arrival
Written on March 12, 2016 at 8:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Richard W. Wright shares this article on hummingbirds… Hummingbird season is upon us. The little migratory Rufous Hummingbird has returned from its usual wintering grounds in Mexico. Hordes of Rufous Hummingbirds will pass through our area on their way north to SE Alaska, but many will stay here to breed and raise young. The Annas Continue Reading
Have You Wondered?
Written on March 12, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Ted Strutz
Have you wondered what is going on behind the Greenway Construction sign that is transforming that empty space in the middle of town into a vibrant part of Friday Harbor’s historic look? Stacie and Bobby Tangney are expanding Haley’s Sports Bar and Grill into the space next door, which was once occupied by Sam’s shoe store and Continue Reading
Spring Ahead Tomorrow
Written on March 12, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s tomorrow morning at 2:00 AM – Daylight Saving Time begins. Spring is almost here and the days are getting longer. Don’t forget to set your clock forward one hour – (Probably when you go to bed tonight) so at 2:00 AM it will really be 3:00 AM.
What’s Your Vision?
Written on March 12, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
What’s Your Vision for County Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas? Join your community in conversation. Details below. Every six years, the County’s Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas Plan is updated to ensure that the plan responds to community needs and priorities and provides clear direction for the identification, development, and management of parks, trails, and Continue Reading
Free Tax Help
Written on March 11, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Free Tax Help at Mullis Center Tax service is available for low and moderate income taxpayers at the Mullis Center through April 14th from 11:30 to 3:30pm Thursdays only. Simple returns prepared. To schedule an appointment call 378-2677. This service is generously provided by Jim Biddick and John Carl from Orcas Island.
Online Auction to Benefit Concerto Project
Written on March 11, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Online Auction with Orcas Island Theme Begins March 15 “A Home for The Concerto Project: A Pacific Northwest Program for Young Adults with Autism” is the theme of The Concerto Project’s online auction, which will open March 15 and close on March 30. The donations that have been offered will appeal to Islanders and others Continue Reading
Business Planning and Financing Workshop
Written on March 11, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers FREE workshop on business planning and financing The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Tuesday, March 22nd from 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Advance registration is required. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by Tony Continue Reading
Our Common Bond – A Cancer Care Support Group
Written on March 11, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Five Weeks * Five Meals * Unlimited Support Our Common Bond – A Cancer Care Support Group is back. This program for cancer patients, survivors and their significant others, returns Wednesday, March 16 for five sessions. Each session focuses on a different theme – trust gratitude sorrow & loss hope comfort & joy and includes Continue Reading
Olympic Peninsula BirdFest
Written on March 11, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Barbara and John Jensen of SJI’s Audubon invite you to Birdfest this Spring… The festival with the most spectacular setting! Visit the Olympic Peninsula to discover the birds of the coastal Pacific Northwest—Marbled Murrelets, Rhinoceros Auklets, Harlequin Ducks, dippers, Black Oystercatchers, Long-tailed Ducks, and more. Guided field trips, a boat cruise in the Strait of Continue Reading
Small gardens have big impact at the Farmers Market
Written on March 10, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story submitted by the San Juan Island Farmers Market… Sandy May thinks of herself as a farmer. However, she does not have all the things you might associate with a farm. She does not have great quantities of rolling pasture land, grain fields or hundreds of farm animals. Instead, she keeps a modest garden Continue Reading
Honorary EMT of Month
Written on March 10, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cady Davies of San Juan Island EMS presents the Honorary EMT for March 2016… Clayton is island grown. He graduated from Friday Harbor High School in 2010, where he was Homecoming King. He is a locally published playwright. Clayton coached intermural softball and is currently coaching the EMS soccer team. Clayton is a Support Officer at Continue Reading
Call for Children’s Festival Activity Providers
Written on March 10, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars, folks! San Juan Island’s 26th Annual Children’s Festival is happening Saturday, May 7th, 2016! Island Rec is currently recruiting for local organizations that would like to participate in this special event by hosting an activity that reflects this year’s festival theme: Nature’s Wonderland This theme will give a reason for all ages Continue Reading
Griffin Bay Books Author Event
Written on March 14, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Cocoon of Cancer: An Invitation to Love Deeply by Abbe Rolnick with Jim Wiggins So many of us have been or are now caregivers for family members and friends diagnosed with cancer or a debilitating illness. And as caregivers we, ourselves, often need and appreciate support or a boost. You’ll find a big dose of Continue Reading
Windy Ferry Ride
Written on March 14, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is from KOMO News’s YouTube channel. Quite some waves in Rosario Strait yesterday afternoon. The video is 8 minutes long, but the best part is between 2:30 and about 3:15 minutes. So if you’re in a hurry, just cue it up to 2:20 or so. Go full screen for the best effect. And… if you’re Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 14, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Whooo Hooo! Out of my way everybody – I’m pretty fast! I’ve got lots of running and playing to do since I found out there’s an ENORMOUS world outside the puppy room at the animal shelter! My name is Buck, and I’m just about 9 weeks old and ready to see what else this big Continue Reading
Senior vs. Staff
Written on March 13, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Brook Ashcraft
The annual Seniors Vs. Staff basketball game took place last Friday. The evening started with a hamburger meal put on by the parents of the FHHS students, included musical entertainment at half time, raised money for the seniors grad night party, and of course culminated with the ever popular basketball game. At half time, high Continue Reading
Hummingbird Arrival
Written on March 12, 2016 at 8:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Richard W. Wright shares this article on hummingbirds… Hummingbird season is upon us. The little migratory Rufous Hummingbird has returned from its usual wintering grounds in Mexico. Hordes of Rufous Hummingbirds will pass through our area on their way north to SE Alaska, but many will stay here to breed and raise young. The Annas Continue Reading
Have You Wondered?
Written on March 12, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Ted Strutz
Have you wondered what is going on behind the Greenway Construction sign that is transforming that empty space in the middle of town into a vibrant part of Friday Harbor’s historic look? Stacie and Bobby Tangney are expanding Haley’s Sports Bar and Grill into the space next door, which was once occupied by Sam’s shoe store and Continue Reading
Spring Ahead Tomorrow
Written on March 12, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s tomorrow morning at 2:00 AM – Daylight Saving Time begins. Spring is almost here and the days are getting longer. Don’t forget to set your clock forward one hour – (Probably when you go to bed tonight) so at 2:00 AM it will really be 3:00 AM.
What’s Your Vision?
Written on March 12, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
What’s Your Vision for County Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas? Join your community in conversation. Details below. Every six years, the County’s Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas Plan is updated to ensure that the plan responds to community needs and priorities and provides clear direction for the identification, development, and management of parks, trails, and Continue Reading
Free Tax Help
Written on March 11, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Free Tax Help at Mullis Center Tax service is available for low and moderate income taxpayers at the Mullis Center through April 14th from 11:30 to 3:30pm Thursdays only. Simple returns prepared. To schedule an appointment call 378-2677. This service is generously provided by Jim Biddick and John Carl from Orcas Island.
Online Auction to Benefit Concerto Project
Written on March 11, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Online Auction with Orcas Island Theme Begins March 15 “A Home for The Concerto Project: A Pacific Northwest Program for Young Adults with Autism” is the theme of The Concerto Project’s online auction, which will open March 15 and close on March 30. The donations that have been offered will appeal to Islanders and others Continue Reading
Business Planning and Financing Workshop
Written on March 11, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers FREE workshop on business planning and financing The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Tuesday, March 22nd from 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Advance registration is required. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by Tony Continue Reading
Our Common Bond – A Cancer Care Support Group
Written on March 11, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Five Weeks * Five Meals * Unlimited Support Our Common Bond – A Cancer Care Support Group is back. This program for cancer patients, survivors and their significant others, returns Wednesday, March 16 for five sessions. Each session focuses on a different theme – trust gratitude sorrow & loss hope comfort & joy and includes Continue Reading
Olympic Peninsula BirdFest
Written on March 11, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Barbara and John Jensen of SJI’s Audubon invite you to Birdfest this Spring… The festival with the most spectacular setting! Visit the Olympic Peninsula to discover the birds of the coastal Pacific Northwest—Marbled Murrelets, Rhinoceros Auklets, Harlequin Ducks, dippers, Black Oystercatchers, Long-tailed Ducks, and more. Guided field trips, a boat cruise in the Strait of Continue Reading
Small gardens have big impact at the Farmers Market
Written on March 10, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story submitted by the San Juan Island Farmers Market… Sandy May thinks of herself as a farmer. However, she does not have all the things you might associate with a farm. She does not have great quantities of rolling pasture land, grain fields or hundreds of farm animals. Instead, she keeps a modest garden Continue Reading
Honorary EMT of Month
Written on March 10, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cady Davies of San Juan Island EMS presents the Honorary EMT for March 2016… Clayton is island grown. He graduated from Friday Harbor High School in 2010, where he was Homecoming King. He is a locally published playwright. Clayton coached intermural softball and is currently coaching the EMS soccer team. Clayton is a Support Officer at Continue Reading
Call for Children’s Festival Activity Providers
Written on March 10, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars, folks! San Juan Island’s 26th Annual Children’s Festival is happening Saturday, May 7th, 2016! Island Rec is currently recruiting for local organizations that would like to participate in this special event by hosting an activity that reflects this year’s festival theme: Nature’s Wonderland This theme will give a reason for all ages Continue Reading