Topic: Around Here
Opalco To Match Community Reward
Written on February 21, 2016 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
At the February 19th board meeting in Friday Harbor, family and friends of the OPALCO Apprentice who was held at gun-point in his home addressed the Board and asked for their help to bring the perpetrators to justice. The Board discussed the community reward offered and voted unanimously to match whatever funds are raised, up to Continue Reading
Timing is Everything!
Written on February 20, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Climate Change Intern, Nancy Fernandez, for an evening of conversation about observation, citizen science and phenology when she presents “Timing is Everything! Plants’ Response to Climate Change and How You Can Help,” at 5:30 pm on February 24 in the community room at San Juan Center, Skagit Valley College. The explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Continue Reading
Coffee and Conversation
Written on February 20, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come Meet Staff and Board from Friends of the San Juans Friends of the San Juans will host a “Coffee and Conversation” on March 2 at 10:30 a.m. at their office at 650 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor. Friends’ staff would like to hear from community members about the environmental and sustainability topics in the Continue Reading
Academy Awards: Their History and Controversies
Written on February 20, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Join us for a black tie evening (optional) and a fascinating look at the Academy Awards. University of Washington Scholar Lance Rhoades will be presenting clips and stills, a history of the Oscars (highlights and controversies), a preview of what to look for in 2016, and his winner predictions (90% accuracy over the past 3 Continue Reading
Memorial Service for Steve Marler
Written on February 19, 2016 at 11:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
It is with deepest sorrow that we at San Juan District 3 Fire Department inform you of the passing of our beloved Fire Chief, Steve Marler, on January 28, 2016. Originally from BC, Canada, Steve moved to California as a child and slowly gained interest in firefighting. He attended Columbia Junior College to study fire Continue Reading
“Spaygetti” Dinner
Written on February 19, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tuesday is “Spaygetti” Dinner Day! This Year will be the Animal Shelter’s 8th annual “Spaygetti” Dinner. Don’t miss out on the fun! When: Tuesday, February 23 Time: 4:30 – 6:30 Cost: $15 for adults and $10 for kids under 12 Where: Brickworks Enjoy delicious food, musical entertainment and a fabulous dessert raffle.
“Electrifying” National Theatre February 22
Written on February 19, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
One of the hottest tickets in London is coming to San Juan Community Theatre on Monday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. National Theatre Live will present an HD screening of the new production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses recorded live from London’s Donmar Warehouse, where tickets have been totally sold out. Directed by Josie Rourke (Coriolanus), Continue Reading
Tragedy of the Commons
Written on February 19, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Join documentary series host Ken Crawbuck for the screening of This is What Democracy Looks Like. Cut from the footage of over 100 media activists, it captures the historic events of the 1999 WTO protests in Seattle. The film marks a turning point in collaborative filmmaking and achieves a scope and vision possible only through Continue Reading
Community Reward For Information On Criminal Violence Against Opalco Apprentice
Written on February 19, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
During the early morning hours of February 9, 2016, a newly hired Apprentice Lineman was held at gunpoint in his home on Orcas Island. The assailant made threats against his safety and that of his family. The following day, death threats were scrawled across the front of OPALCO headquarters in Eastsound. The San Juan County Continue Reading
The Hunting Ground
Written on February 19, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival ~ Winter Series Audience Favorite “The Hunting Ground”, a 2015 film was produced by San Juan Islander Amy Herdy. Amy is also an interviewer in the film and she will be at the screening to answer questions. A Sundance Film Festival Official Selection, this film is an expose of sexual assault of students on US college Continue Reading
Washington’s 2016 Party Caucuses and the Presidential Primary
Written on February 19, 2016 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Clare Kelm, President of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans shares this letter about elections this year… This is a presidential election year so the election process is different than during other years. Prior to the November 8, 2016, general election, Washington voters can participate in the party caucuses, the Presidential Preference Continue Reading
Memorial Service for Georgia Baciu
Written on February 18, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
A memorial service for Georgia Baciu will be held on Saturday, February 20, at 11:00 am in Saint David’s Episcopal Church. Georgia died December 12, 2015. Her ashes will be scattered in a private ceremony with her family after the memorial service. Saint David’s Church is located on the corner of Park and Marguerite.
Veterans facts about “Choice”
Written on February 18, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
An informative session for rural Veterans regarding the “Choice” program, has been scheduled to take place in Friday Harbor at the Grange on Saturday, Feb 20th at 1-3:30pm. This in person session is brought to you by WA State Dept. of Veterans Affairs. “Choice” was developed and implemented to bring a veterans mental and health care benefits closer Continue Reading
A Hole in the M/V Samish
Written on February 17, 2016 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
According to KOMO News, the new ferry M/V Samish has a leak just below the waterline. Divers did an inspection and found a hole about the size of a quarter. Read more on KOMO’s website.
Garbage Archaeology Day
Written on February 17, 2016 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come and learn about Taxonomy with Dr. Candace Gossen and what is washing ashore at Deadman Bay. Skagit Valley College’s San Juan Center Anthropology students, are analyzing beach trash collected over the last year and are offering the chance to learn about Garbage Archaeology. Dr. Candace Gossen is a Professional Registered Archaeologist, specializing in Environmental Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on February 17, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lauren Cohen, Co-Owner of San Juan Canvas & Chamber Board President shares this month’s Chamber Chat… February Social Great thanks go out to Penny & Don Torkington of Sundries Court, Gail & Randy Schnee of Cotton, Cotton, Cotton and Tracy James of Eagle Mortgage for hosting this month’s Chamber of Commerce social. Sundries Court (formerly Continue Reading
Opalco To Match Community Reward
Written on February 21, 2016 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
At the February 19th board meeting in Friday Harbor, family and friends of the OPALCO Apprentice who was held at gun-point in his home addressed the Board and asked for their help to bring the perpetrators to justice. The Board discussed the community reward offered and voted unanimously to match whatever funds are raised, up to Continue Reading
Timing is Everything!
Written on February 20, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Climate Change Intern, Nancy Fernandez, for an evening of conversation about observation, citizen science and phenology when she presents “Timing is Everything! Plants’ Response to Climate Change and How You Can Help,” at 5:30 pm on February 24 in the community room at San Juan Center, Skagit Valley College. The explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Continue Reading
Coffee and Conversation
Written on February 20, 2016 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come Meet Staff and Board from Friends of the San Juans Friends of the San Juans will host a “Coffee and Conversation” on March 2 at 10:30 a.m. at their office at 650 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor. Friends’ staff would like to hear from community members about the environmental and sustainability topics in the Continue Reading
Academy Awards: Their History and Controversies
Written on February 20, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Join us for a black tie evening (optional) and a fascinating look at the Academy Awards. University of Washington Scholar Lance Rhoades will be presenting clips and stills, a history of the Oscars (highlights and controversies), a preview of what to look for in 2016, and his winner predictions (90% accuracy over the past 3 Continue Reading
Memorial Service for Steve Marler
Written on February 19, 2016 at 11:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
It is with deepest sorrow that we at San Juan District 3 Fire Department inform you of the passing of our beloved Fire Chief, Steve Marler, on January 28, 2016. Originally from BC, Canada, Steve moved to California as a child and slowly gained interest in firefighting. He attended Columbia Junior College to study fire Continue Reading
“Spaygetti” Dinner
Written on February 19, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tuesday is “Spaygetti” Dinner Day! This Year will be the Animal Shelter’s 8th annual “Spaygetti” Dinner. Don’t miss out on the fun! When: Tuesday, February 23 Time: 4:30 – 6:30 Cost: $15 for adults and $10 for kids under 12 Where: Brickworks Enjoy delicious food, musical entertainment and a fabulous dessert raffle.
“Electrifying” National Theatre February 22
Written on February 19, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
One of the hottest tickets in London is coming to San Juan Community Theatre on Monday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. National Theatre Live will present an HD screening of the new production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses recorded live from London’s Donmar Warehouse, where tickets have been totally sold out. Directed by Josie Rourke (Coriolanus), Continue Reading
Tragedy of the Commons
Written on February 19, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Join documentary series host Ken Crawbuck for the screening of This is What Democracy Looks Like. Cut from the footage of over 100 media activists, it captures the historic events of the 1999 WTO protests in Seattle. The film marks a turning point in collaborative filmmaking and achieves a scope and vision possible only through Continue Reading
Community Reward For Information On Criminal Violence Against Opalco Apprentice
Written on February 19, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
During the early morning hours of February 9, 2016, a newly hired Apprentice Lineman was held at gunpoint in his home on Orcas Island. The assailant made threats against his safety and that of his family. The following day, death threats were scrawled across the front of OPALCO headquarters in Eastsound. The San Juan County Continue Reading
The Hunting Ground
Written on February 19, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival ~ Winter Series Audience Favorite “The Hunting Ground”, a 2015 film was produced by San Juan Islander Amy Herdy. Amy is also an interviewer in the film and she will be at the screening to answer questions. A Sundance Film Festival Official Selection, this film is an expose of sexual assault of students on US college Continue Reading
Washington’s 2016 Party Caucuses and the Presidential Primary
Written on February 19, 2016 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Clare Kelm, President of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans shares this letter about elections this year… This is a presidential election year so the election process is different than during other years. Prior to the November 8, 2016, general election, Washington voters can participate in the party caucuses, the Presidential Preference Continue Reading
Memorial Service for Georgia Baciu
Written on February 18, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
A memorial service for Georgia Baciu will be held on Saturday, February 20, at 11:00 am in Saint David’s Episcopal Church. Georgia died December 12, 2015. Her ashes will be scattered in a private ceremony with her family after the memorial service. Saint David’s Church is located on the corner of Park and Marguerite.
Veterans facts about “Choice”
Written on February 18, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
An informative session for rural Veterans regarding the “Choice” program, has been scheduled to take place in Friday Harbor at the Grange on Saturday, Feb 20th at 1-3:30pm. This in person session is brought to you by WA State Dept. of Veterans Affairs. “Choice” was developed and implemented to bring a veterans mental and health care benefits closer Continue Reading
A Hole in the M/V Samish
Written on February 17, 2016 at 9:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
According to KOMO News, the new ferry M/V Samish has a leak just below the waterline. Divers did an inspection and found a hole about the size of a quarter. Read more on KOMO’s website.
Garbage Archaeology Day
Written on February 17, 2016 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come and learn about Taxonomy with Dr. Candace Gossen and what is washing ashore at Deadman Bay. Skagit Valley College’s San Juan Center Anthropology students, are analyzing beach trash collected over the last year and are offering the chance to learn about Garbage Archaeology. Dr. Candace Gossen is a Professional Registered Archaeologist, specializing in Environmental Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on February 17, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lauren Cohen, Co-Owner of San Juan Canvas & Chamber Board President shares this month’s Chamber Chat… February Social Great thanks go out to Penny & Don Torkington of Sundries Court, Gail & Randy Schnee of Cotton, Cotton, Cotton and Tracy James of Eagle Mortgage for hosting this month’s Chamber of Commerce social. Sundries Court (formerly Continue Reading