Topic: Around Here
Work Party on Cady Mountain Preserve
Written on March 10, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Woo Hoo! Fresh off the press it’s the Oak Team Work Party Schedule – and, along with daylight saving time, Oakies will Spring forward with a work party THIS SUNDAY, March 13th! When? Sunday, March 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm RSVP required to: Tanja Williamson, Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator tanjaw [@] sjclandbank.org. Where? Cady Mountain Preserve What? Small conifer removal Continue Reading
Know any Good Chefs?
Written on March 10, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia has an opening for a full time chef at her restaurant on Nichols. Here’s more from Cynthia… Cynthia’s is located in a renovated home in the town of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. Cynthia’s is a new business focusing on healthy innovative food – primarily Brunch but expanding to dinner. We are also Continue Reading
Spring Rummage Sale and Bake Sale March 19
Written on March 10, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The perfect incentive for spring cleaning, supporting Friday Harbor High Seniors and finding bargains galore all at the same time is Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school commons. Hundreds of gently used items (from clothes to furniture to gadgets) and yummy treats will be available at the Grad Continue Reading
Dogs on the Inside
Written on March 10, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival’s Winter Tuesday Series presents: Dogs On The Inside, an Audience Choice Award winning film. This film follows the relationships between neglected and abused dogs and Massachusetts prison inmates as they work together toward a second chance at a better life; a forever home for the dogs and a positive life outside prison for Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighters
Written on March 9, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Brook Ashcraft
The San Juan Island Fire Department recently held its annual awards ceremony. The banquet, held on the UW Labs campus was presented by the Department and the San Juan Island Firefighters’ Association (which is supported by the Friday Harbor Firefighters’ Thrift House). This year’s honorees were: Firefighter of the Year – Mike MacLellan who has Continue Reading
Sally Cotter and the Censored Stone
Written on March 9, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Brook Ashcraft
The Friday Harbor Middle School Players’ production takes on a silly tone with the parody, Dean O’Carroll’s Sally Cotter and the Censored Stone. After reading about a famous boy wizard, Sally dreams that she is a student at Frogbull Academy of Sorcery and meets up with characters like Headmaster Albatross Underdrawers, Gamekeeper Ruebenon Ryebread, Professor Continue Reading
Give Blood
Written on March 9, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Brook Ashcraft
San Juan Island Blood Drive will be held at the Mullis Community Senior Center on Wednesday, March 16th. Walk-ins are more than welcome. Donor with appointments will have priority at registration. You can also be a platelet donor! Please bring Photo ID! For more information or to set an appointment, contact Curt Van Hyning at Continue Reading
Saint David’s Day School Registration
Written on March 9, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Saint David’s Day School is now accepting registrations for the 2016-2017 school year. Saint David’s is a 4-hour preschool for children ages 3-5. Our morning preschool offers social and academic exploration for early learners with a curriculum that provides a comfortable environment where children are able to explore, create, and grow through a “hands-on” approach Continue Reading
Celebration of Academics
Written on March 9, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Brook Ashcraft
On Wednesday, March 9th, Friday Harbor High School will commemorate Honor Roll students from June 2015 – January 2016. The event begins at 9:15
Cause of Fire on Yakima Unknown
Written on March 8, 2016 at 4:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the word from Washington State Ferries on this morning’s fire on the Yakima… This morning at 10:25 a.m., while tied up at Friday Harbor’s main slip, deck crews reported smoke coming from a vent on the Yakima’s car deck. The engine crew investigated immediately and discovered a fire in the machine shop, near the Continue Reading
M/V Yakima Towed Away
Written on March 8, 2016 at 3:39 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The ferry M/V Yakima was hooked up to a Foss Tug, the Garth Foss and towed away to Eagle Harbor this afternoon.
Fire on the M/V Yakima
Written on March 8, 2016 at 12:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington State Ferry M/V Yakima is out of service today after a fire apparently broke out in the engine room while at dock in Friday Harbor this morning. According to bystanders who overheard what was going on, “the No. 1 Engine shut down and then smoke began billowing out”. The San Juan Island Fire Continue Reading
Artists Reception
Written on March 8, 2016 at 10:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Annie Howell Adams and Peg LeBlanc show paintings from Provence. Annie and Peg spent time in the Luberon district of France and have a fine Plein Aire collection to share. Nichols Street Suites (above Funk and Junk) Today, Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
Books for Kids at PIMC
Written on March 8, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Looking for gently-used children’s books for “Books for Kids” program at Peace Island Medical Center “I love kids and I really loved reading books when I was little,” says Patricia Deitz, a junior at FHHS. “By collecting books for Peace Island’s Books for Kids program, I am helping engage little kids to read, and who Continue Reading
Easter Baskets at PeaceHealth
Written on March 8, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Aaron Shepard shares this announcement… Are you ready for Easter? Not sure? Stop by the main lobby of PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center on Friday, March 18, when Easter baskets will be on sale from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Peace Island Volunteers have been busy assembling the baskets, which feature such themes as Continue Reading
Join the Crab Team
Written on March 8, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Eyes on the Beach and Boots in the Mud! Washington’s salt marshes and pocket estuaries are diverse and productive habitats, currently facing potential invasion by European green crabs (Carcinus maenas). Often listed among the world’s most problematic invasive species, green crabs are now poised to enter Washington’s inland waters along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound and the San Continue Reading
Work Party on Cady Mountain Preserve
Written on March 10, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Woo Hoo! Fresh off the press it’s the Oak Team Work Party Schedule – and, along with daylight saving time, Oakies will Spring forward with a work party THIS SUNDAY, March 13th! When? Sunday, March 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm RSVP required to: Tanja Williamson, Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator tanjaw [@] sjclandbank.org. Where? Cady Mountain Preserve What? Small conifer removal Continue Reading
Know any Good Chefs?
Written on March 10, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia has an opening for a full time chef at her restaurant on Nichols. Here’s more from Cynthia… Cynthia’s is located in a renovated home in the town of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. Cynthia’s is a new business focusing on healthy innovative food – primarily Brunch but expanding to dinner. We are also Continue Reading
Spring Rummage Sale and Bake Sale March 19
Written on March 10, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The perfect incentive for spring cleaning, supporting Friday Harbor High Seniors and finding bargains galore all at the same time is Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school commons. Hundreds of gently used items (from clothes to furniture to gadgets) and yummy treats will be available at the Grad Continue Reading
Dogs on the Inside
Written on March 10, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival’s Winter Tuesday Series presents: Dogs On The Inside, an Audience Choice Award winning film. This film follows the relationships between neglected and abused dogs and Massachusetts prison inmates as they work together toward a second chance at a better life; a forever home for the dogs and a positive life outside prison for Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighters
Written on March 9, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Brook Ashcraft
The San Juan Island Fire Department recently held its annual awards ceremony. The banquet, held on the UW Labs campus was presented by the Department and the San Juan Island Firefighters’ Association (which is supported by the Friday Harbor Firefighters’ Thrift House). This year’s honorees were: Firefighter of the Year – Mike MacLellan who has Continue Reading
Sally Cotter and the Censored Stone
Written on March 9, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Brook Ashcraft
The Friday Harbor Middle School Players’ production takes on a silly tone with the parody, Dean O’Carroll’s Sally Cotter and the Censored Stone. After reading about a famous boy wizard, Sally dreams that she is a student at Frogbull Academy of Sorcery and meets up with characters like Headmaster Albatross Underdrawers, Gamekeeper Ruebenon Ryebread, Professor Continue Reading
Give Blood
Written on March 9, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Brook Ashcraft
San Juan Island Blood Drive will be held at the Mullis Community Senior Center on Wednesday, March 16th. Walk-ins are more than welcome. Donor with appointments will have priority at registration. You can also be a platelet donor! Please bring Photo ID! For more information or to set an appointment, contact Curt Van Hyning at Continue Reading
Saint David’s Day School Registration
Written on March 9, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Saint David’s Day School is now accepting registrations for the 2016-2017 school year. Saint David’s is a 4-hour preschool for children ages 3-5. Our morning preschool offers social and academic exploration for early learners with a curriculum that provides a comfortable environment where children are able to explore, create, and grow through a “hands-on” approach Continue Reading
Celebration of Academics
Written on March 9, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Brook Ashcraft
On Wednesday, March 9th, Friday Harbor High School will commemorate Honor Roll students from June 2015 – January 2016. The event begins at 9:15
Cause of Fire on Yakima Unknown
Written on March 8, 2016 at 4:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the word from Washington State Ferries on this morning’s fire on the Yakima… This morning at 10:25 a.m., while tied up at Friday Harbor’s main slip, deck crews reported smoke coming from a vent on the Yakima’s car deck. The engine crew investigated immediately and discovered a fire in the machine shop, near the Continue Reading
M/V Yakima Towed Away
Written on March 8, 2016 at 3:39 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The ferry M/V Yakima was hooked up to a Foss Tug, the Garth Foss and towed away to Eagle Harbor this afternoon.
Fire on the M/V Yakima
Written on March 8, 2016 at 12:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington State Ferry M/V Yakima is out of service today after a fire apparently broke out in the engine room while at dock in Friday Harbor this morning. According to bystanders who overheard what was going on, “the No. 1 Engine shut down and then smoke began billowing out”. The San Juan Island Fire Continue Reading
Artists Reception
Written on March 8, 2016 at 10:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Annie Howell Adams and Peg LeBlanc show paintings from Provence. Annie and Peg spent time in the Luberon district of France and have a fine Plein Aire collection to share. Nichols Street Suites (above Funk and Junk) Today, Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
Books for Kids at PIMC
Written on March 8, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Looking for gently-used children’s books for “Books for Kids” program at Peace Island Medical Center “I love kids and I really loved reading books when I was little,” says Patricia Deitz, a junior at FHHS. “By collecting books for Peace Island’s Books for Kids program, I am helping engage little kids to read, and who Continue Reading
Easter Baskets at PeaceHealth
Written on March 8, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Aaron Shepard shares this announcement… Are you ready for Easter? Not sure? Stop by the main lobby of PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center on Friday, March 18, when Easter baskets will be on sale from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Peace Island Volunteers have been busy assembling the baskets, which feature such themes as Continue Reading
Join the Crab Team
Written on March 8, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Eyes on the Beach and Boots in the Mud! Washington’s salt marshes and pocket estuaries are diverse and productive habitats, currently facing potential invasion by European green crabs (Carcinus maenas). Often listed among the world’s most problematic invasive species, green crabs are now poised to enter Washington’s inland waters along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound and the San Continue Reading