Topic: Around Here
Tracy is Back!
Written on January 5, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
You probably remember Tracy James from when she worked here in Friday Harbor as a mortgage lender between 1995 and 2004. We’ll she’s back – and has a new office for Eagle Home Mortgage in the Sundries Court building on Spring Street (better known as the Jeri’s Mall building). Tracy used to visit the islands with friends Continue Reading
Build It And They Will Come—And Watch
Written on January 5, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From San Juan Islands Museum of Art… The community is invited to watch Dana Lynn Louis create her installation As Above, So Below in the glass Atrium Space of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) from January 4 to January 15, 2016. SJIMA presents As Above, So Below, a site-specific installation by Portland-based Continue Reading
Request for Salmon Recovery Proposals
Written on January 4, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) 2016 and 2017-2018 grant funding cycles. Private citizens, non-profit organizations, local, state, and tribal governments, and special districts are invited to apply for funding through the SRFB Lead Entity process for salmon recovery. Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Film Festival’s Winter Film Series Begins Tuesday
Written on January 4, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Friday Harbor FILM Festival is delighted to announce the 2016 Audience Choice Winter Film Series. It will run January through May on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, at 7 PM at the Grange. All the films screened this coming winter are audience selected as their favorites. The Winter Film Series will Continue Reading
Winter Begins
Written on January 4, 2016 at 5:29 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
There’s snow on the mountains, swans on the lake, and parking spots in town. It must be winter! Island winter has its own beauty whether sparkling and cold or subdued like a wet Japanese brush painting. Thanks to Margaret Thorson for this photo of frost on rose hips.
Know Your Islanders Talk with Bruce Gregory
Written on January 3, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington – Bruce Gregory, local farmer and longtime volunteer with the US Aid Farmer to Farmer Volunteer program, will speak on Monday evening, January 4, 2016, at 7pm at the San Juan Library. The San Juan Island Trails Committee, in partnership with the San Juan Library continues its program of Continue Reading
Jane Eyre is visiting Friday Harbor!
Written on January 3, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Ted Strutz
Almost 170 years on, Charlotte Brontë’s story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfillment on her terms. From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before Continue Reading
Polar Bear Plunge
Written on January 2, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island EMS EMT’s did their annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge yesterday. Here are some photos shared by Rebecca Coffey Smith. Thank you for sharing Rebecca!
New Year’s Day Commitment Ride
Written on January 2, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year marked the 29th year of the annual Commitment Ride and 38 intrepid bikers participated this time. Here they are lined up at the Post Office at the beginning of the ride on Friday morning. Click the photo for a larger version. Organizer John Stimpson says: “The weather could not have been better. Fun Continue Reading
New Year’s Day Motorcycle Ride
Written on January 2, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Greg Hertel tells us about an Island tradition… “High speed, cold winds, icy roads… what could possibly go wrong? January 1 and it’s time for the unorganized, unofficial, traditional New Years Day San Juan Island motorcycle ride. We’ve been doing this for around 25 years now. Rain, sun or even snow, we meet around 10 Continue Reading
2015 Top Ten Land Bank Moments
Written on January 1, 2016 at 12:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from the Land Bank… 2015 was a busy and exciting year for your Land Bank! Here’s a look back at some of the highlights: Reiss Donation The Land Bank received the ultimate anniversary gift from Paul and Beatrice Reiss in August 2015 – a donation of 30 acres on San Juan Island’s Continue Reading
Bill and Monica Sworn In
Written on December 31, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Newly elected Public Hospital District board members Monica Harrington and Bill Williams were sworn in yesterday by Judge Don Eaton in the Superior Courtroom. The two will begin serving six-year terms on January 1st. New board member Barbara Sharp was present in the courtroom, along with about 30 friends and family members of the three. Continue Reading
Letter About Upcoming School Levy
Written on December 31, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
June Arnold, Chair of the San Juan Island School Board, shares this letter with you about the upcoming School Levy… This February 9th, our school district will ask the voters of San Juan Island to renew a Capital Projects and Technology Levy. This levy will both ensure ongoing maintenance and repair of our school buildings Continue Reading
Fish For Teeth
Written on December 31, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Medical Teams International Dental Van is returning to the Mullis Center, on Friday, January 22nd and Saturday, January 23rd. Fish For Teeth and the SJ County Health Department are sponsoring this clinic to provide dental care for anyone who is financially unable to afford it. Applications can be picked up at: SJ County Health Continue Reading
Winter Break for Cotton Cotton Cotton
Written on December 30, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Gail and Randy share this note with you… Cotton Cotton Cotton will be closed from January 1st through February 10th, 2016. We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the support we receive throughout the year and we can’t wait for you to visit us at our new location on Spring Street. We are so Continue Reading
Tracy is Back!
Written on January 5, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
You probably remember Tracy James from when she worked here in Friday Harbor as a mortgage lender between 1995 and 2004. We’ll she’s back – and has a new office for Eagle Home Mortgage in the Sundries Court building on Spring Street (better known as the Jeri’s Mall building). Tracy used to visit the islands with friends Continue Reading
Build It And They Will Come—And Watch
Written on January 5, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From San Juan Islands Museum of Art… The community is invited to watch Dana Lynn Louis create her installation As Above, So Below in the glass Atrium Space of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) from January 4 to January 15, 2016. SJIMA presents As Above, So Below, a site-specific installation by Portland-based Continue Reading
Request for Salmon Recovery Proposals
Written on January 4, 2016 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) 2016 and 2017-2018 grant funding cycles. Private citizens, non-profit organizations, local, state, and tribal governments, and special districts are invited to apply for funding through the SRFB Lead Entity process for salmon recovery. Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Film Festival’s Winter Film Series Begins Tuesday
Written on January 4, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Friday Harbor FILM Festival is delighted to announce the 2016 Audience Choice Winter Film Series. It will run January through May on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, at 7 PM at the Grange. All the films screened this coming winter are audience selected as their favorites. The Winter Film Series will Continue Reading
Winter Begins
Written on January 4, 2016 at 5:29 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
There’s snow on the mountains, swans on the lake, and parking spots in town. It must be winter! Island winter has its own beauty whether sparkling and cold or subdued like a wet Japanese brush painting. Thanks to Margaret Thorson for this photo of frost on rose hips.
Know Your Islanders Talk with Bruce Gregory
Written on January 3, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington – Bruce Gregory, local farmer and longtime volunteer with the US Aid Farmer to Farmer Volunteer program, will speak on Monday evening, January 4, 2016, at 7pm at the San Juan Library. The San Juan Island Trails Committee, in partnership with the San Juan Library continues its program of Continue Reading
Jane Eyre is visiting Friday Harbor!
Written on January 3, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Ted Strutz
Almost 170 years on, Charlotte Brontë’s story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfillment on her terms. From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before Continue Reading
Polar Bear Plunge
Written on January 2, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island EMS EMT’s did their annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge yesterday. Here are some photos shared by Rebecca Coffey Smith. Thank you for sharing Rebecca!
New Year’s Day Commitment Ride
Written on January 2, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year marked the 29th year of the annual Commitment Ride and 38 intrepid bikers participated this time. Here they are lined up at the Post Office at the beginning of the ride on Friday morning. Click the photo for a larger version. Organizer John Stimpson says: “The weather could not have been better. Fun Continue Reading
New Year’s Day Motorcycle Ride
Written on January 2, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Greg Hertel tells us about an Island tradition… “High speed, cold winds, icy roads… what could possibly go wrong? January 1 and it’s time for the unorganized, unofficial, traditional New Years Day San Juan Island motorcycle ride. We’ve been doing this for around 25 years now. Rain, sun or even snow, we meet around 10 Continue Reading
2015 Top Ten Land Bank Moments
Written on January 1, 2016 at 12:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from the Land Bank… 2015 was a busy and exciting year for your Land Bank! Here’s a look back at some of the highlights: Reiss Donation The Land Bank received the ultimate anniversary gift from Paul and Beatrice Reiss in August 2015 – a donation of 30 acres on San Juan Island’s Continue Reading
Bill and Monica Sworn In
Written on December 31, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Newly elected Public Hospital District board members Monica Harrington and Bill Williams were sworn in yesterday by Judge Don Eaton in the Superior Courtroom. The two will begin serving six-year terms on January 1st. New board member Barbara Sharp was present in the courtroom, along with about 30 friends and family members of the three. Continue Reading
Letter About Upcoming School Levy
Written on December 31, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
June Arnold, Chair of the San Juan Island School Board, shares this letter with you about the upcoming School Levy… This February 9th, our school district will ask the voters of San Juan Island to renew a Capital Projects and Technology Levy. This levy will both ensure ongoing maintenance and repair of our school buildings Continue Reading
Fish For Teeth
Written on December 31, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Medical Teams International Dental Van is returning to the Mullis Center, on Friday, January 22nd and Saturday, January 23rd. Fish For Teeth and the SJ County Health Department are sponsoring this clinic to provide dental care for anyone who is financially unable to afford it. Applications can be picked up at: SJ County Health Continue Reading
Winter Break for Cotton Cotton Cotton
Written on December 30, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Gail and Randy share this note with you… Cotton Cotton Cotton will be closed from January 1st through February 10th, 2016. We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the support we receive throughout the year and we can’t wait for you to visit us at our new location on Spring Street. We are so Continue Reading