Topic: Around Here
Only 2 More Weekends for “Love Letters”
Written on February 25, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss this lovely play! Only two weekends left! Here’s what audience members have said: I don’t normally do stuff like this, but I’ve been a fan of Helen and Dan at Island Stage Left for a long, long time. Don’t miss their production “Love Letters” now at the Fairgrounds Theatre … I saw it Continue Reading
Teresa Smith Art Show
Written on February 25, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Teresa Smith is having an Art Show at the San Juan Community Theater from March 1st through 31st with a reception on March 5th from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. See her oil paintings and magazine featuring paintings, photographs, stories and poems. Teresa says: “On horseback, on foot and with wolfhounds, inspiration and motivation come from being present. Like Continue Reading
Concerto Project Hosts Dinner & Presentation
Written on February 25, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Concerto Project Hosts Dinner & Presentation at Dahlia Lounge for Purchase of Historic Mount Baker Farm ORCAS ISLAND, WASHINGTON — The Concerto Project, a nonprofit with the mission “to provide young adults on the autism spectrum with the vocational, social, and practical skills necessary for engaged and sustainable futures,” will host a dinner and presentation Continue Reading
Opalco Scholarship Applications Due March 11
Written on February 25, 2016 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opalco Scholarship Applications Due March 11 – Get Up To $1,600 + Co-Op Leadership Camp What do San Juan County high-school scholars say about the Youth Rally and OPALCO’s Scholarship Program? “My sense of the world was changed …” –Brodie Miller, Spring Street School “I made friendships that will last a lifetime…” –Cameron Schuh, Orcas Island High Continue Reading
New Homes for Hardworking Families
Written on February 24, 2016 at 9:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Homes for Islanders held their Key Ceremony and Celebration for 8 families on Tuesday where official completion of their homes was recognized and keys were formally given by HFI and the USDA office of Rural Development. Work is now complete on their homes at Heritage Court, just off of Grover Street near the Elementary School. The new Continue Reading
Pegasus Down
Written on February 24, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Author Event at Griffin Bay Books Philip Donlay is on a roll. He has just released another Donovan Nash thriller, Pegasus Down, and has picked up many more fans along the way. If you’ve followed Donlay’s Donovan Nash series, be sure to stop in Griffin Bay Bookstore on Saturday afternoon, March 5, from 2:00—4:00 pm Continue Reading
Write Doe Bay
Written on February 24, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Doe Bay Resort and Retreat on Orcas Island is known for its rustic charm, world-class farm-to-table café and its annual music festival, Doe Bay Fest. For the past three years, something else has grown on the resort’s pristine 38-acres: a boutique writing workshop drawing first-class talent. Write Doe Bay unlocks narratives and opens creative paths, Continue Reading
February EMT of the Month
Written on February 23, 2016 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Humberto grew up in Bridgeport. He has lived on the island for sixteen years. He owns a Home Maintenance and Landscaping business. Humberto has been an EMT for seven years and has been a lieutenant for two years for the Delta Team. His beautiful wife and three children are very supportive of Humberto’s giving spirit. Continue Reading
Cool Plants and their Fungal Friends
Written on February 23, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out this upcoming presentation by Andy MacKinnon… Plants are fascinating; fungi are fascinating. But for sheer entertainment value, it’s difficult to beat plants plus fungi! Fungi have been associated with plants since the earliest plants colonized land, and are requisite partners of almost all of our familiar Pacific Northwest plants. Join Andy in this Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on February 23, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the National Park Service with a hike up Mt. Finlayson led by Raena Parsons. Last month we explored the original road on the island and this month we will get a good look at the newest road. The walk will be strenuous on good trails, about 3 miles, dogs are Continue Reading
Survey for Fairgrounds Horse Activity
Written on February 23, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do You Ride Your Horse at the Fairgrounds? The San Juan County Parks & Fair department is conducting a survey to assess year-round horse activity at the Fairgrounds — targeting residents of San Juan County (ALL islands). If you ride your horse at the Fairgrounds recreationally, have attended Fairgrounds horse events, or just attend the Continue Reading
Wolverine Winter Playoff Update
Written on February 23, 2016 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rod Turnbull, Athletic Director at Friday Harbor High School, shares this winter playoff update… On To State! Below is a recap of the post season so far and what lies ahead. Wrestling – Our wrestling team just completed their season with three wrestlers participating in the Mat Classic state tournament held this past weekend at Continue Reading
New EMS Chief
Written on February 22, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Brook Ashcraft
On Friday February 19th, the San Juan Island EMS welcomed Jerry Martin as the new chief. Many community members came to meet the new chief and socialize at the EMS station near the hospital. Jerry comes from Ferndale with his wife and four kids where he served as a paramedic and firefighter for many years. He is excited to Continue Reading
Pre-register Online for Dem Caucuses
Written on February 22, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
David Dehlendorf, Chair, San Juan County Democrats shares this note… You can now pre-register online if you are planning to attend and vote at one of the San Juan County Democratic Presidential Primary Precinct Caucuses at 10 am on Saturday, March 26. You can also complete the required surrogate affidavit form if you will be Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 22, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t let my photo fool you. This is my “mug shot” taken when I arrived at the animal shelter…. before I knew how much fun I was going to have here! My name is Piper and I’m a 3-year old Blue Heeler girl. I’ve got lots of energy, but don’t worry – I’m working with Continue Reading
The Conscientious Projector
Written on February 21, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Join documentary series host Rob Simpson for a screening of A Noble Lie. This documentary takes a fresh and in-depth look at the circumstances surrounding the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. It presents interviews with police officers, first responders, victims, journalists and investigators whose evidence raises the possibility that not all the perpetrators were brought to Continue Reading
Only 2 More Weekends for “Love Letters”
Written on February 25, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss this lovely play! Only two weekends left! Here’s what audience members have said: I don’t normally do stuff like this, but I’ve been a fan of Helen and Dan at Island Stage Left for a long, long time. Don’t miss their production “Love Letters” now at the Fairgrounds Theatre … I saw it Continue Reading
Teresa Smith Art Show
Written on February 25, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Teresa Smith is having an Art Show at the San Juan Community Theater from March 1st through 31st with a reception on March 5th from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. See her oil paintings and magazine featuring paintings, photographs, stories and poems. Teresa says: “On horseback, on foot and with wolfhounds, inspiration and motivation come from being present. Like Continue Reading
Concerto Project Hosts Dinner & Presentation
Written on February 25, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Concerto Project Hosts Dinner & Presentation at Dahlia Lounge for Purchase of Historic Mount Baker Farm ORCAS ISLAND, WASHINGTON — The Concerto Project, a nonprofit with the mission “to provide young adults on the autism spectrum with the vocational, social, and practical skills necessary for engaged and sustainable futures,” will host a dinner and presentation Continue Reading
Opalco Scholarship Applications Due March 11
Written on February 25, 2016 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opalco Scholarship Applications Due March 11 – Get Up To $1,600 + Co-Op Leadership Camp What do San Juan County high-school scholars say about the Youth Rally and OPALCO’s Scholarship Program? “My sense of the world was changed …” –Brodie Miller, Spring Street School “I made friendships that will last a lifetime…” –Cameron Schuh, Orcas Island High Continue Reading
New Homes for Hardworking Families
Written on February 24, 2016 at 9:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Homes for Islanders held their Key Ceremony and Celebration for 8 families on Tuesday where official completion of their homes was recognized and keys were formally given by HFI and the USDA office of Rural Development. Work is now complete on their homes at Heritage Court, just off of Grover Street near the Elementary School. The new Continue Reading
Pegasus Down
Written on February 24, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Author Event at Griffin Bay Books Philip Donlay is on a roll. He has just released another Donovan Nash thriller, Pegasus Down, and has picked up many more fans along the way. If you’ve followed Donlay’s Donovan Nash series, be sure to stop in Griffin Bay Bookstore on Saturday afternoon, March 5, from 2:00—4:00 pm Continue Reading
Write Doe Bay
Written on February 24, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Doe Bay Resort and Retreat on Orcas Island is known for its rustic charm, world-class farm-to-table café and its annual music festival, Doe Bay Fest. For the past three years, something else has grown on the resort’s pristine 38-acres: a boutique writing workshop drawing first-class talent. Write Doe Bay unlocks narratives and opens creative paths, Continue Reading
February EMT of the Month
Written on February 23, 2016 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Humberto grew up in Bridgeport. He has lived on the island for sixteen years. He owns a Home Maintenance and Landscaping business. Humberto has been an EMT for seven years and has been a lieutenant for two years for the Delta Team. His beautiful wife and three children are very supportive of Humberto’s giving spirit. Continue Reading
Cool Plants and their Fungal Friends
Written on February 23, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out this upcoming presentation by Andy MacKinnon… Plants are fascinating; fungi are fascinating. But for sheer entertainment value, it’s difficult to beat plants plus fungi! Fungi have been associated with plants since the earliest plants colonized land, and are requisite partners of almost all of our familiar Pacific Northwest plants. Join Andy in this Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on February 23, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the National Park Service with a hike up Mt. Finlayson led by Raena Parsons. Last month we explored the original road on the island and this month we will get a good look at the newest road. The walk will be strenuous on good trails, about 3 miles, dogs are Continue Reading
Survey for Fairgrounds Horse Activity
Written on February 23, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do You Ride Your Horse at the Fairgrounds? The San Juan County Parks & Fair department is conducting a survey to assess year-round horse activity at the Fairgrounds — targeting residents of San Juan County (ALL islands). If you ride your horse at the Fairgrounds recreationally, have attended Fairgrounds horse events, or just attend the Continue Reading
Wolverine Winter Playoff Update
Written on February 23, 2016 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rod Turnbull, Athletic Director at Friday Harbor High School, shares this winter playoff update… On To State! Below is a recap of the post season so far and what lies ahead. Wrestling – Our wrestling team just completed their season with three wrestlers participating in the Mat Classic state tournament held this past weekend at Continue Reading
New EMS Chief
Written on February 22, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Brook Ashcraft
On Friday February 19th, the San Juan Island EMS welcomed Jerry Martin as the new chief. Many community members came to meet the new chief and socialize at the EMS station near the hospital. Jerry comes from Ferndale with his wife and four kids where he served as a paramedic and firefighter for many years. He is excited to Continue Reading
Pre-register Online for Dem Caucuses
Written on February 22, 2016 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
David Dehlendorf, Chair, San Juan County Democrats shares this note… You can now pre-register online if you are planning to attend and vote at one of the San Juan County Democratic Presidential Primary Precinct Caucuses at 10 am on Saturday, March 26. You can also complete the required surrogate affidavit form if you will be Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 22, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t let my photo fool you. This is my “mug shot” taken when I arrived at the animal shelter…. before I knew how much fun I was going to have here! My name is Piper and I’m a 3-year old Blue Heeler girl. I’ve got lots of energy, but don’t worry – I’m working with Continue Reading
The Conscientious Projector
Written on February 21, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Join documentary series host Rob Simpson for a screening of A Noble Lie. This documentary takes a fresh and in-depth look at the circumstances surrounding the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. It presents interviews with police officers, first responders, victims, journalists and investigators whose evidence raises the possibility that not all the perpetrators were brought to Continue Reading