Topic: Around Here
SJCT Presents: Lord of the Stark Realm
Written on January 26, 2016 at 5:26 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Community Theatre presents an original fairy tale ballet Lord of the Stark Realm on February 6… A Grimm-style ballet fairy tale takes us into the lushly romantic, dark, light and sensual in the latest offering from contemporary and professional ballet company, La Danse De La Mer. Lord of the Stark Realm features internationally-renowned Continue Reading
Classic Film Series Dances Through the Decades
Written on January 26, 2016 at 5:22 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Join Thérèse Finn, local singer, actress, director and educator, as she introduces three classic films at the library this weekend in the series, Dance the Blues Away Classic Film Festival. Thérèse always enlightens with fun facts about the director, stars, and even bloopers. With a focus on dance these films span the decades: Friday, January 29th: 1940s Broadway Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter, Ian Paterson
Written on January 26, 2016 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Sheila Harley at San Juan Island Fire and Rescue… Ian started fighting fires when he was 18 years old and still in high school! He has been on the Island for 15 years. Ian was born in Long Beach, California then lived in Big Bear, also in California, before moving to San Continue Reading
Salmon Derby Winner!
Written on January 25, 2016 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
This year’s Annual Roche Harbor Salmon Classic has a winner! Top prize of $10,000 goes to Duke Fisher of Burlington pictured here with his proud grandfather and the winning catch weighing in at 17 lb 12 oz. In total $25,000 in cash prizes were awarded.
Heather B. Munro
Written on January 25, 2016 at 5:31 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Yoga teacher and eating psychology and mind/body nutrition practitioner Heather B. Munro will be starting a series of free talks with Q&A sessions at her studio in Surina Park. The first talk will be on January 27 at 5:00 pm. Heather traveled the world from Singapore to New Zealand before landing on our shores. On her way she Continue Reading
Happy Bobbie Burns Day!
Written on January 25, 2016 at 5:29 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
In celebration of the Scottish Bard’s birthday here is a gift from the government of Scotland, a free Robert Burns app for iPhone, iPad, and Android. Besides featuring more than 550 poems and love songs, a timeline of his life, and a useful glossary, the app provides tips on how to prepare for your own traditional Burns supper. Continue Reading
New Exhibitions at SJIMA
Written on January 24, 2016 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Three new exhibitions have just opened at San Juan Islands Museum of Art that are truly world class featuring artists of global and historic significance. Sleep of Reason: Selected Prints by Francisco Goya seems darkly relevant to our times. Goya served as a painter in the Spanish court of the late eighteenth century and some of Continue Reading
Have you seen the latest at the Sculpture Park?
Written on January 24, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Ted Strutz
There is a new sculpture at San Juan Islands Sculpture Park. San Juan Island artist Maria Michaelson’s figure, ‘Holding Still to Watch as the World Changes’ holds true to its title watching quietly over the park. Even on a bleak day it is beautiful at the park. Everywhere you look there is something to see. The Continue Reading
Hospice Offers Grief Support
Written on January 24, 2016 at 5:23 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A reminder from Hospice of San Juan… Hospice of San Juan will offer its 2016 Grief Support Group to anyone in the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one. This professionally facilitated group offers participants an opportunity to share their individual experiences and to acquire tools and resources for coping with their Continue Reading
Women and Girls Boxing Takes Off
Written on January 23, 2016 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Boxing Coach BooBoo James would like to thank our community for supporting Friday Harbor’s burgeoning boxing program. In particular she’d like to thank James Guard and Andy Stromberg for their community project that helped buy new gloves, liners and helped with ring upkeep. Friday Harbor’s boxing program began in Brock and Alexis Hauck’s garage with Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on January 23, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Here’s this month’s Chamber Chat, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… Welcome to 2016. The Chamber of Commerce in any community should be a cohesive voice for the best interests of our business community. San Juan Island is no exception. All of us in business of Continue Reading
EMT of the Month, Brandon Baney
Written on January 23, 2016 at 5:27 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Brandon Baney has been part of San Juan Island EMS since the fall of 2013 and a Nationally Registered EMT since May of 2014. Brandon also volunteers for the fire department. He finished his Fire Fighter 2 certification in 2013 and also responds as a wild land firefighter. Brandon has worked as a foreman for Mike Continue Reading
APS Volunteers of the Month, Dave and Nancy Harvey
Written on January 23, 2016 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Dave and Nancy Harvey are Volunteers of the Month for January. Dave and Nancy moved to Friday Harbor several months ago and have been loyal, active volunteers at the animal shelter ever since, starting on the day not too long ago when Dave Continue Reading
School Levy Outlined to Rotary Club
Written on January 23, 2016 at 5:24 am, by Ted Strutz
Rotary Club President Jonathan Piff welcomes Danna Diaz, our school superintendent, and board member June Arnold. They outlined needs and plans for our schools and the importance of voting for the School Levy. Ballots are in the mail and due Feb. 9th.
Tacos Today!!! 11-2
Written on January 22, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Ted Strutz
Head to Ace Hardware today for a delicious lunch and help a good cause. No, the folks at Ace aren’t cooking, but generously providing the space for Fish For Teeth to serve up some fabulous Fish Tacos and provide dental care for those in need.
SJCT Presents: Lord of the Stark Realm
Written on January 26, 2016 at 5:26 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Community Theatre presents an original fairy tale ballet Lord of the Stark Realm on February 6… A Grimm-style ballet fairy tale takes us into the lushly romantic, dark, light and sensual in the latest offering from contemporary and professional ballet company, La Danse De La Mer. Lord of the Stark Realm features internationally-renowned Continue Reading
Classic Film Series Dances Through the Decades
Written on January 26, 2016 at 5:22 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Join Thérèse Finn, local singer, actress, director and educator, as she introduces three classic films at the library this weekend in the series, Dance the Blues Away Classic Film Festival. Thérèse always enlightens with fun facts about the director, stars, and even bloopers. With a focus on dance these films span the decades: Friday, January 29th: 1940s Broadway Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter, Ian Paterson
Written on January 26, 2016 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Sheila Harley at San Juan Island Fire and Rescue… Ian started fighting fires when he was 18 years old and still in high school! He has been on the Island for 15 years. Ian was born in Long Beach, California then lived in Big Bear, also in California, before moving to San Continue Reading
Salmon Derby Winner!
Written on January 25, 2016 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
This year’s Annual Roche Harbor Salmon Classic has a winner! Top prize of $10,000 goes to Duke Fisher of Burlington pictured here with his proud grandfather and the winning catch weighing in at 17 lb 12 oz. In total $25,000 in cash prizes were awarded.
Heather B. Munro
Written on January 25, 2016 at 5:31 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Yoga teacher and eating psychology and mind/body nutrition practitioner Heather B. Munro will be starting a series of free talks with Q&A sessions at her studio in Surina Park. The first talk will be on January 27 at 5:00 pm. Heather traveled the world from Singapore to New Zealand before landing on our shores. On her way she Continue Reading
Happy Bobbie Burns Day!
Written on January 25, 2016 at 5:29 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
In celebration of the Scottish Bard’s birthday here is a gift from the government of Scotland, a free Robert Burns app for iPhone, iPad, and Android. Besides featuring more than 550 poems and love songs, a timeline of his life, and a useful glossary, the app provides tips on how to prepare for your own traditional Burns supper. Continue Reading
New Exhibitions at SJIMA
Written on January 24, 2016 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Three new exhibitions have just opened at San Juan Islands Museum of Art that are truly world class featuring artists of global and historic significance. Sleep of Reason: Selected Prints by Francisco Goya seems darkly relevant to our times. Goya served as a painter in the Spanish court of the late eighteenth century and some of Continue Reading
Have you seen the latest at the Sculpture Park?
Written on January 24, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Ted Strutz
There is a new sculpture at San Juan Islands Sculpture Park. San Juan Island artist Maria Michaelson’s figure, ‘Holding Still to Watch as the World Changes’ holds true to its title watching quietly over the park. Even on a bleak day it is beautiful at the park. Everywhere you look there is something to see. The Continue Reading
Hospice Offers Grief Support
Written on January 24, 2016 at 5:23 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A reminder from Hospice of San Juan… Hospice of San Juan will offer its 2016 Grief Support Group to anyone in the community who is grieving the loss of a loved one. This professionally facilitated group offers participants an opportunity to share their individual experiences and to acquire tools and resources for coping with their Continue Reading
Women and Girls Boxing Takes Off
Written on January 23, 2016 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Boxing Coach BooBoo James would like to thank our community for supporting Friday Harbor’s burgeoning boxing program. In particular she’d like to thank James Guard and Andy Stromberg for their community project that helped buy new gloves, liners and helped with ring upkeep. Friday Harbor’s boxing program began in Brock and Alexis Hauck’s garage with Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on January 23, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Here’s this month’s Chamber Chat, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… Welcome to 2016. The Chamber of Commerce in any community should be a cohesive voice for the best interests of our business community. San Juan Island is no exception. All of us in business of Continue Reading
EMT of the Month, Brandon Baney
Written on January 23, 2016 at 5:27 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Brandon Baney has been part of San Juan Island EMS since the fall of 2013 and a Nationally Registered EMT since May of 2014. Brandon also volunteers for the fire department. He finished his Fire Fighter 2 certification in 2013 and also responds as a wild land firefighter. Brandon has worked as a foreman for Mike Continue Reading
APS Volunteers of the Month, Dave and Nancy Harvey
Written on January 23, 2016 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Dave and Nancy Harvey are Volunteers of the Month for January. Dave and Nancy moved to Friday Harbor several months ago and have been loyal, active volunteers at the animal shelter ever since, starting on the day not too long ago when Dave Continue Reading
School Levy Outlined to Rotary Club
Written on January 23, 2016 at 5:24 am, by Ted Strutz
Rotary Club President Jonathan Piff welcomes Danna Diaz, our school superintendent, and board member June Arnold. They outlined needs and plans for our schools and the importance of voting for the School Levy. Ballots are in the mail and due Feb. 9th.
Tacos Today!!! 11-2
Written on January 22, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Ted Strutz
Head to Ace Hardware today for a delicious lunch and help a good cause. No, the folks at Ace aren’t cooking, but generously providing the space for Fish For Teeth to serve up some fabulous Fish Tacos and provide dental care for those in need.