Topic: Around Here
Holiday Party at SJCT
Written on December 8, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
One of the biggest holiday parties every year is the annual fundraiser at San Juan Community Theatre and this year was no exception. Everyone came dressed their best and had a wonderful time. Click below to see all of the fun in an image gallery of 74 photos captured by Update photographer Tamara Weaver:
Featured Chamber Member of the Month
Written on December 8, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Laurie Paul discovered San Juan Island in 1990, spending a summer break from college working in island restaurants and falling in love with Pacific Northwest beauty and the small town community a world apart from her hometown of Miami. Meanwhile, Tim Barrette was finishing up his sociology degree at the University of New Hampshire, followed Continue Reading
“Figure Drawing Studio” at IMA
Written on December 8, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA) is pleased to present a “Figure Drawing Studio” on Monday evenings from 5:30pm – 8:30pm for eight weeks beginning January 4, 2016. This unique workshop will be facilitated by instructor, Annie Howell-Adams. Annie is a member of Arts Student League of New York and is an artist and Continue Reading
Council pulls Parks Trails and Natural Areas Plan Consultant Contract from Agenda
Written on December 8, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Council did not take action on a proposed contract with Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. in its regular session on Monday, Dec. 7th. Cascadia Consulting was chosen through the County’s formal request for proposal (RFP) process as the most responsive consultant to update the County’s Parks Trails and Natural Areas Plan (Plan). The 2015 Continue Reading
New calf in L pod
Written on December 7, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest good news from the Center for Whale Research… New calf in L pod confirmed on Friday December 4th, 2015. Welcome L123 – Calf number 7 in the last 12 months! The seventh calf born into the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population in the last 12 months was confirmed on Friday. Photographs taken Continue Reading
Funding Excellence at FHES
Written on December 7, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s good to know we have such a supportive community for education here on the island. Debbi Fincher shares this good news… We are thrilled with the outpouring of support for funding experiences and needs, not just having students out selling more stuff to help raise funds for our school community at FHES. #GivingTuesday was our Continue Reading
$2664 in Food Bank Donations
Written on December 7, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town and customers donate $2664 to local food bank Town residents demonstrated their generous spirit again this year by contributing $1664 to the Friday Harbor Food Bank through donations made on their utility bills. Town matching funds brought the total donation up to $2664. Each month Town utility customers are encouraged to donate what they Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on December 7, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hey, here’s a riddle: Who has six toes on each front paw and is dressed in his very best tuxedo? Me! Paul E. Dactil, that’s who! I’m pretty much the George Clooney of cats… handsome, suave and a real hit with the ladies. I’d love to curl up in your lap in front of a Continue Reading
Tis the Season
Written on December 4, 2015 at 10:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It was a beautiful night for the caroling and tree lighting ceremony. The stars were shining after a blustery, rainy start to the day earlier. And the trees at the bottom of Spring Street, all lit up for the holidays… What a beautiful sight.
Scratching Posts for Shelter
Written on December 4, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School Students, Jillian Urbach and Wilson Loucks chose The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor as the recipient of their community project this year. After a great deal of deliberation, they decided to make cat scratching posts; something the shelter was desperately in need of. To raise funds for the project Jillian Continue Reading
Holiday Book Sale
Written on December 4, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shop local and support our library! The Friends of the Library Book Sale is December 12, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, in the San Juan Island Library conference room and main salon. There will be a selection of specialty books, individually priced and suitable for gifts. Also available are fiction and nonfiction books sold for Continue Reading
New Hours for Cynthia’s
Written on December 4, 2015 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia Burke wants to let you know what’s new at the restaurant on Nichols Street. Here she is with the story… We are shifting hours starting next week and going to try opening 7 days a week from 8:00 to 3:00. Plus – Cynthia’s is now offering an all-day Brunch menu featuring breakfast and luncheon items served Continue Reading
Grad Night Fundraiser Success
Written on December 4, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The holiday spirit is truly alive on San Juan Island! Thank you to all of those in the community who supported the Friday Harbor High School Class of 2016 by purchasing holiday wreathes from students, parents or at the Holiday Artisan Fair. The sale of these wreathes is a major part of the budget for Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow Critter’s Christmas
Written on December 3, 2015 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Take a break from your hectic Christmas planning to do something different. Join Wolf Hollow staff and board members for a Critter’s Christmas. Drop by the Mullis Community Senior Center in Friday Harbor between 5pm and 8pm on Friday, Dec, 11th for a hot drink and holiday cookies, to learn more about the animals we care Continue Reading
December Flea and Craft Market
Written on December 3, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss the December Flea and Craft Market this Saturday, December 5th at the San Juan County Fairgrounds from 9:00 AM to Noon Find new and used items for everyone on your list–don’t forget to include yourself! Shop over 25 local vendor booths; handmade clothing & crochet, holiday décor & gifts, furniture & housewares, toys, vintage Continue Reading
San Juan Singers Holiday Concert
Written on December 3, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It Just Wouldn’t Be Christmas Without San Juan Singers! The San Juan Singers, San Juan Island’s own community chorus, is once again taking to the San Juan Community Theatre stage to perform their annual Christmas concert. This year’s show, “Christmas Past and Present”, will lead the audience on a magical, musical journey through time. From Continue Reading
Holiday Party at SJCT
Written on December 8, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
One of the biggest holiday parties every year is the annual fundraiser at San Juan Community Theatre and this year was no exception. Everyone came dressed their best and had a wonderful time. Click below to see all of the fun in an image gallery of 74 photos captured by Update photographer Tamara Weaver:
Featured Chamber Member of the Month
Written on December 8, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Laurie Paul discovered San Juan Island in 1990, spending a summer break from college working in island restaurants and falling in love with Pacific Northwest beauty and the small town community a world apart from her hometown of Miami. Meanwhile, Tim Barrette was finishing up his sociology degree at the University of New Hampshire, followed Continue Reading
“Figure Drawing Studio” at IMA
Written on December 8, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA) is pleased to present a “Figure Drawing Studio” on Monday evenings from 5:30pm – 8:30pm for eight weeks beginning January 4, 2016. This unique workshop will be facilitated by instructor, Annie Howell-Adams. Annie is a member of Arts Student League of New York and is an artist and Continue Reading
Council pulls Parks Trails and Natural Areas Plan Consultant Contract from Agenda
Written on December 8, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Council did not take action on a proposed contract with Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. in its regular session on Monday, Dec. 7th. Cascadia Consulting was chosen through the County’s formal request for proposal (RFP) process as the most responsive consultant to update the County’s Parks Trails and Natural Areas Plan (Plan). The 2015 Continue Reading
New calf in L pod
Written on December 7, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest good news from the Center for Whale Research… New calf in L pod confirmed on Friday December 4th, 2015. Welcome L123 – Calf number 7 in the last 12 months! The seventh calf born into the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population in the last 12 months was confirmed on Friday. Photographs taken Continue Reading
Funding Excellence at FHES
Written on December 7, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s good to know we have such a supportive community for education here on the island. Debbi Fincher shares this good news… We are thrilled with the outpouring of support for funding experiences and needs, not just having students out selling more stuff to help raise funds for our school community at FHES. #GivingTuesday was our Continue Reading
$2664 in Food Bank Donations
Written on December 7, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town and customers donate $2664 to local food bank Town residents demonstrated their generous spirit again this year by contributing $1664 to the Friday Harbor Food Bank through donations made on their utility bills. Town matching funds brought the total donation up to $2664. Each month Town utility customers are encouraged to donate what they Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on December 7, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hey, here’s a riddle: Who has six toes on each front paw and is dressed in his very best tuxedo? Me! Paul E. Dactil, that’s who! I’m pretty much the George Clooney of cats… handsome, suave and a real hit with the ladies. I’d love to curl up in your lap in front of a Continue Reading
Tis the Season
Written on December 4, 2015 at 10:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It was a beautiful night for the caroling and tree lighting ceremony. The stars were shining after a blustery, rainy start to the day earlier. And the trees at the bottom of Spring Street, all lit up for the holidays… What a beautiful sight.
Scratching Posts for Shelter
Written on December 4, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School Students, Jillian Urbach and Wilson Loucks chose The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor as the recipient of their community project this year. After a great deal of deliberation, they decided to make cat scratching posts; something the shelter was desperately in need of. To raise funds for the project Jillian Continue Reading
Holiday Book Sale
Written on December 4, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shop local and support our library! The Friends of the Library Book Sale is December 12, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, in the San Juan Island Library conference room and main salon. There will be a selection of specialty books, individually priced and suitable for gifts. Also available are fiction and nonfiction books sold for Continue Reading
New Hours for Cynthia’s
Written on December 4, 2015 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia Burke wants to let you know what’s new at the restaurant on Nichols Street. Here she is with the story… We are shifting hours starting next week and going to try opening 7 days a week from 8:00 to 3:00. Plus – Cynthia’s is now offering an all-day Brunch menu featuring breakfast and luncheon items served Continue Reading
Grad Night Fundraiser Success
Written on December 4, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The holiday spirit is truly alive on San Juan Island! Thank you to all of those in the community who supported the Friday Harbor High School Class of 2016 by purchasing holiday wreathes from students, parents or at the Holiday Artisan Fair. The sale of these wreathes is a major part of the budget for Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow Critter’s Christmas
Written on December 3, 2015 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Take a break from your hectic Christmas planning to do something different. Join Wolf Hollow staff and board members for a Critter’s Christmas. Drop by the Mullis Community Senior Center in Friday Harbor between 5pm and 8pm on Friday, Dec, 11th for a hot drink and holiday cookies, to learn more about the animals we care Continue Reading
December Flea and Craft Market
Written on December 3, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss the December Flea and Craft Market this Saturday, December 5th at the San Juan County Fairgrounds from 9:00 AM to Noon Find new and used items for everyone on your list–don’t forget to include yourself! Shop over 25 local vendor booths; handmade clothing & crochet, holiday décor & gifts, furniture & housewares, toys, vintage Continue Reading
San Juan Singers Holiday Concert
Written on December 3, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It Just Wouldn’t Be Christmas Without San Juan Singers! The San Juan Singers, San Juan Island’s own community chorus, is once again taking to the San Juan Community Theatre stage to perform their annual Christmas concert. This year’s show, “Christmas Past and Present”, will lead the audience on a magical, musical journey through time. From Continue Reading