Topic: Around Here
2016 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit
Written on January 31, 2016 at 11:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit is back in 2016! This year it will take place in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island on Friday and Saturday, February 12-13th. Join fellow farmers, regional experts, local food and farm advocates for three days of education, inspiration, and camaraderie. Registration is now open! Sign up before February Continue Reading
Sugar Bare Studio Moves to New Location in Friday Harbor
Written on January 30, 2016 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Rebecca Clarke, owner of Sugar Bare Studio, is excited to announce that she has moved her practice and will now be offering body sugaring services out of the Spa at Earthbox, located on 410 Spring Street. “In addition to offering high quality sugaring and makeup services, I’ll now be able to offer facials and body treatments Continue Reading
More Letters Support School Levy
Written on January 30, 2016 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We have received a few more letters in support of the upcoming School Levy on February 9. Ballots may be mailed in or you can drop them off at the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street in Friday Harbor or the Election Office at 55 Second Street Suite A. Ballots may be deposited in ballot Continue Reading
Welcome Home and Then Farewell to Fire Chief Steve Marler
Written on January 29, 2016 at 4:19 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
We heard sad news from Sheila Harley at San Juan Island Fire and Rescue. Fire Chief Steve Marler returned to the Island on Tuesday and died at Peace Island Hospital on Thursday… “Many of the volunteer firefighters, retired firefighters, and staff of San Juan Island Fire and Rescue were at the Island Air hanger to welcome home their Continue Reading
Latest Art Additions at the Hospital
Written on January 29, 2016 at 5:35 am, by Ted Strutz
I recently installed two Silk Collages by artist Amanda Richardson at the Peace Island Hospital. They were a gift from the estate of Pauline (Polly) Stern and will make a visit to the clinic more enjoyable.
Cast Photo!
Written on January 29, 2016 at 5:24 am, by Ted Strutz
Drama instructor and director of the successful high school play Jenni Merritt sent me this cast photo. Hats off to a talented bunch of kids and the entire crew who brought this show to the stage. What a blast!
Free Estate Planning Workshop
Written on January 29, 2016 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Local attorney Cyrus Field is presenting a free ‘Estate Planning Workshop’ on Thursday, February 11 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the San Juan Library for people who want to learn more about creating or updating a will. More than half of the people in the United States die without a will. If you Continue Reading
EDC offers Financial Planning & Retirement workshop
Written on January 29, 2016 at 5:19 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The workshop course material will be presented by Tom Zebroski, Certified Financial Planner Professional, member of the Financial Planning Association, and an Accredited Asset Management Specialist with Columbia River Advisors in Bellevue, WA. Mr. Zebroski will cover general financial planning, how to get out of debt, how to manage credit, and how to save for Continue Reading
Video Highlights Brown Island Beach Restoration Project
Written on January 28, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From Friends of the San Juans… Friends of the San Juans (Friends) is releasing a new video about a project that removed large unnatural rock from a historic feederbluff and restored a local beach. This project is helping to “set the table” for the entire Salish Sea food chain. Removing unnecessary armoring and restoring this beach helps ensure that forage fish Continue Reading
Peace Health Offers Grief Support
Written on January 28, 2016 at 5:27 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A six-week grief support group for those healing the loss of a loved one begins Monday, Feb. 1 and runs every other week through April 11 at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, 1117 Spring St., Friday Harbor. Meeting time is 2 to 3:15 p.m., and cost is free. The group will be facilitated by Andrea Continue Reading
On Book! Readers Theatre Presents 110 Stories
Written on January 27, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From San Juan Community Theatre… Sarah Tuft’s powerful and humanizing account of New York City’s darkest day is the latest addition in our On Book! Readers Theatre series this Wednesday and Thursday, January 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. 110 Stories captures the grief and resilience of New York City in the wake of September Continue Reading
The Met: Live in HD – Les Pêcheurs de Perles
Written on January 27, 2016 at 5:29 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Showing at San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday at 2:00 pm… Few operas can match the sheer lyric beauty of Bizet’s youthful The Pearl Fishers. This gorgeous opera of lust and longing set in the Far East returns to the Met stage for the first time in 100 years. Soprano Diana Damrau stars as Leïla, the Continue Reading
FHFF presents: A River Between Us
Written on January 27, 2016 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series presents: A River Between Us at the Grange on February 2 at 7:00 pm… Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series presents another audience favorite: A River Between Us. This film documents the largest river restoration project in American history. Nearly three hundred miles in length, flowing from Continue Reading
San Juan County EDC to Offer Crowdfunding Workshop
Written on January 27, 2016 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Crowdfunding Workshop offered by the San Juan County Economic Development Council… Crowdfunding is an exciting way for entrepreneurs to ask for monetary pledges from individuals using online services like Kickstarter. Learn how to procure money for your business through crowdfunding during an informative workshop offered by the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) on Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth Taco Update
Written on January 26, 2016 at 5:28 am, by Ted Strutz
356 TACOS!!! A Record number sold to benefit Fish for Teeth! Matt and Maureen Marinkovich report: “Our efforts in the “taco trenches” brought in enough money, with taco sales + extra donations combined, to completely pay for the ToothMobile’s two-day visit to the island. The dental van and volunteer dental staff served a full complement Continue Reading
2016 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit
Written on January 31, 2016 at 11:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit is back in 2016! This year it will take place in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island on Friday and Saturday, February 12-13th. Join fellow farmers, regional experts, local food and farm advocates for three days of education, inspiration, and camaraderie. Registration is now open! Sign up before February Continue Reading
Sugar Bare Studio Moves to New Location in Friday Harbor
Written on January 30, 2016 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Rebecca Clarke, owner of Sugar Bare Studio, is excited to announce that she has moved her practice and will now be offering body sugaring services out of the Spa at Earthbox, located on 410 Spring Street. “In addition to offering high quality sugaring and makeup services, I’ll now be able to offer facials and body treatments Continue Reading
More Letters Support School Levy
Written on January 30, 2016 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We have received a few more letters in support of the upcoming School Levy on February 9. Ballots may be mailed in or you can drop them off at the San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court Street in Friday Harbor or the Election Office at 55 Second Street Suite A. Ballots may be deposited in ballot Continue Reading
Welcome Home and Then Farewell to Fire Chief Steve Marler
Written on January 29, 2016 at 4:19 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
We heard sad news from Sheila Harley at San Juan Island Fire and Rescue. Fire Chief Steve Marler returned to the Island on Tuesday and died at Peace Island Hospital on Thursday… “Many of the volunteer firefighters, retired firefighters, and staff of San Juan Island Fire and Rescue were at the Island Air hanger to welcome home their Continue Reading
Latest Art Additions at the Hospital
Written on January 29, 2016 at 5:35 am, by Ted Strutz
I recently installed two Silk Collages by artist Amanda Richardson at the Peace Island Hospital. They were a gift from the estate of Pauline (Polly) Stern and will make a visit to the clinic more enjoyable.
Cast Photo!
Written on January 29, 2016 at 5:24 am, by Ted Strutz
Drama instructor and director of the successful high school play Jenni Merritt sent me this cast photo. Hats off to a talented bunch of kids and the entire crew who brought this show to the stage. What a blast!
Free Estate Planning Workshop
Written on January 29, 2016 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Local attorney Cyrus Field is presenting a free ‘Estate Planning Workshop’ on Thursday, February 11 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the San Juan Library for people who want to learn more about creating or updating a will. More than half of the people in the United States die without a will. If you Continue Reading
EDC offers Financial Planning & Retirement workshop
Written on January 29, 2016 at 5:19 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The workshop course material will be presented by Tom Zebroski, Certified Financial Planner Professional, member of the Financial Planning Association, and an Accredited Asset Management Specialist with Columbia River Advisors in Bellevue, WA. Mr. Zebroski will cover general financial planning, how to get out of debt, how to manage credit, and how to save for Continue Reading
Video Highlights Brown Island Beach Restoration Project
Written on January 28, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From Friends of the San Juans… Friends of the San Juans (Friends) is releasing a new video about a project that removed large unnatural rock from a historic feederbluff and restored a local beach. This project is helping to “set the table” for the entire Salish Sea food chain. Removing unnecessary armoring and restoring this beach helps ensure that forage fish Continue Reading
Peace Health Offers Grief Support
Written on January 28, 2016 at 5:27 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A six-week grief support group for those healing the loss of a loved one begins Monday, Feb. 1 and runs every other week through April 11 at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, 1117 Spring St., Friday Harbor. Meeting time is 2 to 3:15 p.m., and cost is free. The group will be facilitated by Andrea Continue Reading
On Book! Readers Theatre Presents 110 Stories
Written on January 27, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From San Juan Community Theatre… Sarah Tuft’s powerful and humanizing account of New York City’s darkest day is the latest addition in our On Book! Readers Theatre series this Wednesday and Thursday, January 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. 110 Stories captures the grief and resilience of New York City in the wake of September Continue Reading
The Met: Live in HD – Les Pêcheurs de Perles
Written on January 27, 2016 at 5:29 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Showing at San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday at 2:00 pm… Few operas can match the sheer lyric beauty of Bizet’s youthful The Pearl Fishers. This gorgeous opera of lust and longing set in the Far East returns to the Met stage for the first time in 100 years. Soprano Diana Damrau stars as Leïla, the Continue Reading
FHFF presents: A River Between Us
Written on January 27, 2016 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series presents: A River Between Us at the Grange on February 2 at 7:00 pm… Friday Harbor Film Festival Winter Series presents another audience favorite: A River Between Us. This film documents the largest river restoration project in American history. Nearly three hundred miles in length, flowing from Continue Reading
San Juan County EDC to Offer Crowdfunding Workshop
Written on January 27, 2016 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Crowdfunding Workshop offered by the San Juan County Economic Development Council… Crowdfunding is an exciting way for entrepreneurs to ask for monetary pledges from individuals using online services like Kickstarter. Learn how to procure money for your business through crowdfunding during an informative workshop offered by the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) on Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth Taco Update
Written on January 26, 2016 at 5:28 am, by Ted Strutz
356 TACOS!!! A Record number sold to benefit Fish for Teeth! Matt and Maureen Marinkovich report: “Our efforts in the “taco trenches” brought in enough money, with taco sales + extra donations combined, to completely pay for the ToothMobile’s two-day visit to the island. The dental van and volunteer dental staff served a full complement Continue Reading