Topic: Around Here
What’s Next for Healthcare?
Written on March 8, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ed. note: this story has been updated to include event location and date/time… “What’s Next in U.S. Healthcare: Human Face of Obamacare: Promises v. Reality and What Comes Next” will be the subject of the next League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV SJs) membership meeting. Note the change in time and place Continue Reading
24 Hour Young Filmmaker’s Experience
Written on March 7, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This past weekend, the Friday Harbor Film Festival together with Spring Street International School and Friday Harbor High School held the first ever 24 Hour Young Filmmaker’s Experience, where several teams of high school and middle school students created their own short films within a 24 hour time frame. The event began at 11:00 AM on Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 7, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Does this floor make my butt look big? I hope not, because I’m really hoping someone will see this picture of me and run right over to the animal shelter to meet me. My name is Marissa and I’m a middle-aged girl with lots and lots of love to give. I have beautiful manners and Continue Reading
From Snapshots to Great Shots
Written on March 7, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Brook Ashcraft
If you want better photos of your kids or your travels or whatever, then the 3rd annual photography course by Mark Gardner – From Snapshots to Great Shots: How to Make Better Photographs – is for you. The course will cover the full process of digital photography in four sessions over two weekends at Skagit Valley Continue Reading
Voting in Washington
Written on March 7, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is the second in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. I’m asked a lot of questions about elections. One of the most frequent – often said with a tinge of nostalgia – Continue Reading
Spring Garden Walk with John Christianson
Written on March 6, 2016 at 10:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – Reservations are due by Thursday for this upcoming event… The San Juan Island Garden Club will host an excursion to Christianson’s Nursery for the spring walking tour with John Christianson through the lovely English style gardens of LaConner Flats. There is always an inspiring early spring display to enjoy. Prior to the Continue Reading
Men at Work Department
Written on March 5, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Ted Strutz
After the movie our man on the street, Ted Strutz, took a stroll up Spring Street to see what was going on under the bright lights. He found Carlson’s crew was hard at work above and below the street. Click for more photos.
Wolf Hollow Open House & Baby Shower
Written on March 5, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Open House and Baby Shower Saturday, March 26th 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Have you ever wondered what goes on at a Wildlife Rehab Center? Now is your chance to find out. You are invited to our Open House, March 26th to meet staff and board members and our education birds, to Continue Reading
WSU Honor Roll
Written on March 5, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Washington State University recently named area students of the President’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2015 semester. To be eligible for the honor roll, undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of nine graded hours in a single term at WSU and earn a grade point average of 3.75 or earn a 3.50 cumulative Continue Reading
Rotary Club Spelling Bee
Written on March 4, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Here is the winner of the 11th annual Rotary Club Spelling Bee! Joanna Evans of Mr. McMain’s 8th grade class at the F.H. Middle School was our winning word whiz. Joanna won $100 for herself, $200 for her class, and $300 for the F.H. Middle School. She won in the 13th round against her worthy opponent Continue Reading
Girlfriends: Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on March 4, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Girlfriend’s Consignment Shop has lots to celebrate this month – not only are they the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce featured member of the month but Debbie Dardanelli and her store Girlfriends is celebrating their 4th season. Debbie has more than a thousand never-worn or lightly-used items with labels like Tribal, St. Johns, Citron Continue Reading
Balance for Life at Brickworks
Written on March 4, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Brickworks invites you to… Celebrate the Spring Equinox with us! In the spirit of this time for renewal and growth, local healing arts practitioners are gathering to offer their expertise on a range of topics, to provide ‘take-aways’ for self-care that you can gently weave into your life… Suggested donation to attend for the whole Continue Reading
A Blue Tarp
Written on March 4, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
As their own kind of homage to the play currently showing at SJCT, Dan and Eileen Drath have “sculpted” a pile of stuff and then covered it with a blue tarp, on Cattle Point Road, just about 2/10 of a mile south of Madden Lane. Here’s the explanation in Eileen’s words… Yep! We have a Continue Reading
Native Plant Sale
Written on March 4, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s not this Saturday, but next Saturday – Mark your calendars… Master Gardener Foundation Annual Native Plant Sale By Master Gardener Jane Wentworth Remember March 12th from 9 AM- Noon, is the day of the Native Plant Sale on San Juan Island at the Fairgrounds in Friday Harbor, the Orcas Island Grange, and at Sunset Continue Reading
SJCRP County Convention March 12
Written on March 4, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Michelle Loftus shares this Republican County Convention notice with you… San Juan County Republicans announce Ms. Fredi Simpson as the main speaker for the upcoming Saturday March 12th SJCRP County Convention. Ms. Simpson represents Washington State as the National Committee Woman at the RNC. Her work for Washington State in the national arena involves leading national RNC Continue Reading
The Belle of Amherst coming to SJCT
Written on March 4, 2016 at 5:26 am, by Brook Ashcraft
For more than 25 years now, actor/director Jane Fellows of Portland, Oregon has been performing this remarkable one-woman show on the life of poet Emily Dickinson. “Each time I have the opportunity to share this extraordinary woman and her journey with an audience, I am humbled by her genius and humanity, her insights and perceptions Continue Reading
What’s Next for Healthcare?
Written on March 8, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ed. note: this story has been updated to include event location and date/time… “What’s Next in U.S. Healthcare: Human Face of Obamacare: Promises v. Reality and What Comes Next” will be the subject of the next League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV SJs) membership meeting. Note the change in time and place Continue Reading
24 Hour Young Filmmaker’s Experience
Written on March 7, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This past weekend, the Friday Harbor Film Festival together with Spring Street International School and Friday Harbor High School held the first ever 24 Hour Young Filmmaker’s Experience, where several teams of high school and middle school students created their own short films within a 24 hour time frame. The event began at 11:00 AM on Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 7, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Does this floor make my butt look big? I hope not, because I’m really hoping someone will see this picture of me and run right over to the animal shelter to meet me. My name is Marissa and I’m a middle-aged girl with lots and lots of love to give. I have beautiful manners and Continue Reading
From Snapshots to Great Shots
Written on March 7, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Brook Ashcraft
If you want better photos of your kids or your travels or whatever, then the 3rd annual photography course by Mark Gardner – From Snapshots to Great Shots: How to Make Better Photographs – is for you. The course will cover the full process of digital photography in four sessions over two weekends at Skagit Valley Continue Reading
Voting in Washington
Written on March 7, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is the second in a series of articles about elections in Washington State by San Juan County Auditor F. Milene Henley. The County Auditor administers elections and voter registration in the County. I’m asked a lot of questions about elections. One of the most frequent – often said with a tinge of nostalgia – Continue Reading
Spring Garden Walk with John Christianson
Written on March 6, 2016 at 10:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – Reservations are due by Thursday for this upcoming event… The San Juan Island Garden Club will host an excursion to Christianson’s Nursery for the spring walking tour with John Christianson through the lovely English style gardens of LaConner Flats. There is always an inspiring early spring display to enjoy. Prior to the Continue Reading
Men at Work Department
Written on March 5, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Ted Strutz
After the movie our man on the street, Ted Strutz, took a stroll up Spring Street to see what was going on under the bright lights. He found Carlson’s crew was hard at work above and below the street. Click for more photos.
Wolf Hollow Open House & Baby Shower
Written on March 5, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Open House and Baby Shower Saturday, March 26th 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Have you ever wondered what goes on at a Wildlife Rehab Center? Now is your chance to find out. You are invited to our Open House, March 26th to meet staff and board members and our education birds, to Continue Reading
WSU Honor Roll
Written on March 5, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Washington State University recently named area students of the President’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2015 semester. To be eligible for the honor roll, undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of nine graded hours in a single term at WSU and earn a grade point average of 3.75 or earn a 3.50 cumulative Continue Reading
Rotary Club Spelling Bee
Written on March 4, 2016 at 5:51 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Here is the winner of the 11th annual Rotary Club Spelling Bee! Joanna Evans of Mr. McMain’s 8th grade class at the F.H. Middle School was our winning word whiz. Joanna won $100 for herself, $200 for her class, and $300 for the F.H. Middle School. She won in the 13th round against her worthy opponent Continue Reading
Girlfriends: Chamber Featured Member of the Month
Written on March 4, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Girlfriend’s Consignment Shop has lots to celebrate this month – not only are they the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce featured member of the month but Debbie Dardanelli and her store Girlfriends is celebrating their 4th season. Debbie has more than a thousand never-worn or lightly-used items with labels like Tribal, St. Johns, Citron Continue Reading
Balance for Life at Brickworks
Written on March 4, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Brickworks invites you to… Celebrate the Spring Equinox with us! In the spirit of this time for renewal and growth, local healing arts practitioners are gathering to offer their expertise on a range of topics, to provide ‘take-aways’ for self-care that you can gently weave into your life… Suggested donation to attend for the whole Continue Reading
A Blue Tarp
Written on March 4, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
As their own kind of homage to the play currently showing at SJCT, Dan and Eileen Drath have “sculpted” a pile of stuff and then covered it with a blue tarp, on Cattle Point Road, just about 2/10 of a mile south of Madden Lane. Here’s the explanation in Eileen’s words… Yep! We have a Continue Reading
Native Plant Sale
Written on March 4, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s not this Saturday, but next Saturday – Mark your calendars… Master Gardener Foundation Annual Native Plant Sale By Master Gardener Jane Wentworth Remember March 12th from 9 AM- Noon, is the day of the Native Plant Sale on San Juan Island at the Fairgrounds in Friday Harbor, the Orcas Island Grange, and at Sunset Continue Reading
SJCRP County Convention March 12
Written on March 4, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Michelle Loftus shares this Republican County Convention notice with you… San Juan County Republicans announce Ms. Fredi Simpson as the main speaker for the upcoming Saturday March 12th SJCRP County Convention. Ms. Simpson represents Washington State as the National Committee Woman at the RNC. Her work for Washington State in the national arena involves leading national RNC Continue Reading
The Belle of Amherst coming to SJCT
Written on March 4, 2016 at 5:26 am, by Brook Ashcraft
For more than 25 years now, actor/director Jane Fellows of Portland, Oregon has been performing this remarkable one-woman show on the life of poet Emily Dickinson. “Each time I have the opportunity to share this extraordinary woman and her journey with an audience, I am humbled by her genius and humanity, her insights and perceptions Continue Reading