Topic: Around Here
Thanksgiving Thanks
Written on November 29, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
We have received many “Kudos” and “Thank yous” for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner and they are very appreciated. A big event does need someone to organize it; BUT it also does not come together without the effort and hard work of countless volunteers. We had 117+ volunteers this year and over 500 diners. For the Continue Reading
Two Performances Added
Written on November 28, 2015 at 10:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
Helen of Island Stage Left shares some “Shining City” news… We have added two performances since we have been full at almost all shows and receiving rave reviews (audience comments below) – so the rest of the run is, at the SJ County Fairgrounds: Friday November 27th and Saturday the 28th at 7:30 Sunday November Continue Reading
Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration
Written on November 27, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Start your holiday season off by attending a time-honored island event. The San Juan Historical Museum’s heritage buildings will be decorated in holiday finery and aglow with sparkling lights. The Island Chordsmen Plus and others will take the lead in traditional caroling. Children of all ages will delight in the winter wonderland train set and Continue Reading
Patty Brightman Steps Down
Written on November 27, 2015 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Heather Spaulding shares this note… After 18 years of service to San Juan County’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) Patty Brightman will be stepping down as Staff Manager. She has been an integral part of the team from the organization’s humble beginnings in May of 1997, when she attended one of DVSAS’ first Continue Reading
The Dawgs vs The Cougs
Written on November 26, 2015 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Martin and Donny Galt share this story of friendly rivalry… It’s that time of year! Time to get friends and family together and enjoy some football on TV, and a Thanksgiving Feast. And then, the day after, friends and families will be torn apart by the Apple Cup. Donny Galt and Mike Martin are a Continue Reading
Maya’s Calendars
Written on November 25, 2015 at 11:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Maya is printing up some calendars with his beautiful wildlife photos, (3 of which you see here) and they would make wonderful gifts for people on your list. Here’s Jim with more info… It’s a 13 month, high quality, limited edition calendar. Each page is 8.5 x 11. When it’s opened up: 11×17. The Continue Reading
Intra-Squad Swim Meet
Written on November 25, 2015 at 11:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fitness is happy to announce their first intra-squad swim meet will be held on Saturday, Novemeber 28 at Noon. Come to the pool at 435 Argyle Avenue and cheer on our local swimmers as they compete against each other and race for personal best times. Due to the meet, regularly scheduled family swim will be Continue Reading
Government Contracts Workshop
Written on November 25, 2015 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers workshop on government contracts Are you interested in doing business with the government? Join the San Juan Economic Development Council (EDC) for a two-hour seminar on San Juan Island, which will provide information on the goods and services that state and federal agencies buy, and how they buy them. The workshop will also Continue Reading
How Are We Doing?
Written on November 25, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
A quarterly review of County finances by County Auditor F. Milene Henley Third quarter 2015 A recent local political cartoon pictured a person, labeled “County Budget,” stuffing money into one pocket, labeled “Reserves,” while simultaneously shuffling money from that pocket to another pocket, labeled “spending,” and pulling money out of the “spending” pocket. The cartoon Continue Reading
This Weekend at Griffin Bay Bookstore
Written on November 24, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay has a couple of events going on this weekend: First up is the Author event with Ann Hedreen, discussing her book “Her Beautiful Brain” on Saturday, and then local author Rod Kulbach and his book “Seventeen Stories…and More” on Sunday. Click below for the rest of the story… Her Beautiful Brain – Griffin Bay Continue Reading
No Cookie Dough, Poinsettia or Gift Wrapping Sales Here!
Written on November 24, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This holiday season at Friday Harbor Elementary School (FHES) the PTA is funding excellence through a social media campaign on Deposit A Gift. FHES PTA wants to value the time of their already busy students and families. We want students to be home with family after school, focusing on studies or engaged in some fun Continue Reading
Beginner’s Swing Dance with Bill & Rita Ament
Written on November 24, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
A fabulous fun-filled class where you learn routines to dance to any style of music. Students love coming to our Swing classes. Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00 pm, December 2, 9, 16 & 30 at Dance Workshop 2. Register now, or before Sunday, November 29th. Call 378-9628. Also: Get rid of your winter blues and dance in the joy of Zumba with Bill Continue Reading
Humpback!
Written on November 23, 2015 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Maya of Maya’s Legacy Whalewatching shares this beautiful image of a humpback they saw last week. Thanks Jim!
Holistic Movement with Stephanie Prima
Written on November 23, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last month we announced that Stephanie Prima was recently certified to teach Infinite Body Joyful Joints™, a holistic movement class. Stephanie reports she has received so many questions around “what is a holistic movement class?” she has decided to offer two sample classes. These classes are free of charge, and open to the public: Saturday, Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on November 23, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Though she be but little, she is fierce!” I’m Chloe and that’s what they say about me here at the animal shelter… but take it from me, I’m four pounds of love and snuggly-ness! I’m just a baby – only 6 months old, but I’m what you might call “an old soul”, so I have Continue Reading
Crowdfunding Workshop
Written on November 23, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Want to learn more about a new twist on crowdfunding as a business seeking capital or as an individual wanting to invest locally? The Lopez Island Family Resource Center can help you. Earlier this year, the Washington State Department of Commerce and Community Sourced Capital, a Seattle-based company that helps connect small businesses with affordable Continue Reading
Thanksgiving Thanks
Written on November 29, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
We have received many “Kudos” and “Thank yous” for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner and they are very appreciated. A big event does need someone to organize it; BUT it also does not come together without the effort and hard work of countless volunteers. We had 117+ volunteers this year and over 500 diners. For the Continue Reading
Two Performances Added
Written on November 28, 2015 at 10:04 am, by Tim Dustrude
Helen of Island Stage Left shares some “Shining City” news… We have added two performances since we have been full at almost all shows and receiving rave reviews (audience comments below) – so the rest of the run is, at the SJ County Fairgrounds: Friday November 27th and Saturday the 28th at 7:30 Sunday November Continue Reading
Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration
Written on November 27, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Start your holiday season off by attending a time-honored island event. The San Juan Historical Museum’s heritage buildings will be decorated in holiday finery and aglow with sparkling lights. The Island Chordsmen Plus and others will take the lead in traditional caroling. Children of all ages will delight in the winter wonderland train set and Continue Reading
Patty Brightman Steps Down
Written on November 27, 2015 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Heather Spaulding shares this note… After 18 years of service to San Juan County’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) Patty Brightman will be stepping down as Staff Manager. She has been an integral part of the team from the organization’s humble beginnings in May of 1997, when she attended one of DVSAS’ first Continue Reading
The Dawgs vs The Cougs
Written on November 26, 2015 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Martin and Donny Galt share this story of friendly rivalry… It’s that time of year! Time to get friends and family together and enjoy some football on TV, and a Thanksgiving Feast. And then, the day after, friends and families will be torn apart by the Apple Cup. Donny Galt and Mike Martin are a Continue Reading
Maya’s Calendars
Written on November 25, 2015 at 11:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Maya is printing up some calendars with his beautiful wildlife photos, (3 of which you see here) and they would make wonderful gifts for people on your list. Here’s Jim with more info… It’s a 13 month, high quality, limited edition calendar. Each page is 8.5 x 11. When it’s opened up: 11×17. The Continue Reading
Intra-Squad Swim Meet
Written on November 25, 2015 at 11:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fitness is happy to announce their first intra-squad swim meet will be held on Saturday, Novemeber 28 at Noon. Come to the pool at 435 Argyle Avenue and cheer on our local swimmers as they compete against each other and race for personal best times. Due to the meet, regularly scheduled family swim will be Continue Reading
Government Contracts Workshop
Written on November 25, 2015 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers workshop on government contracts Are you interested in doing business with the government? Join the San Juan Economic Development Council (EDC) for a two-hour seminar on San Juan Island, which will provide information on the goods and services that state and federal agencies buy, and how they buy them. The workshop will also Continue Reading
How Are We Doing?
Written on November 25, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
A quarterly review of County finances by County Auditor F. Milene Henley Third quarter 2015 A recent local political cartoon pictured a person, labeled “County Budget,” stuffing money into one pocket, labeled “Reserves,” while simultaneously shuffling money from that pocket to another pocket, labeled “spending,” and pulling money out of the “spending” pocket. The cartoon Continue Reading
This Weekend at Griffin Bay Bookstore
Written on November 24, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay has a couple of events going on this weekend: First up is the Author event with Ann Hedreen, discussing her book “Her Beautiful Brain” on Saturday, and then local author Rod Kulbach and his book “Seventeen Stories…and More” on Sunday. Click below for the rest of the story… Her Beautiful Brain – Griffin Bay Continue Reading
No Cookie Dough, Poinsettia or Gift Wrapping Sales Here!
Written on November 24, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This holiday season at Friday Harbor Elementary School (FHES) the PTA is funding excellence through a social media campaign on Deposit A Gift. FHES PTA wants to value the time of their already busy students and families. We want students to be home with family after school, focusing on studies or engaged in some fun Continue Reading
Beginner’s Swing Dance with Bill & Rita Ament
Written on November 24, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
A fabulous fun-filled class where you learn routines to dance to any style of music. Students love coming to our Swing classes. Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00 pm, December 2, 9, 16 & 30 at Dance Workshop 2. Register now, or before Sunday, November 29th. Call 378-9628. Also: Get rid of your winter blues and dance in the joy of Zumba with Bill Continue Reading
Humpback!
Written on November 23, 2015 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Maya of Maya’s Legacy Whalewatching shares this beautiful image of a humpback they saw last week. Thanks Jim!
Holistic Movement with Stephanie Prima
Written on November 23, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last month we announced that Stephanie Prima was recently certified to teach Infinite Body Joyful Joints™, a holistic movement class. Stephanie reports she has received so many questions around “what is a holistic movement class?” she has decided to offer two sample classes. These classes are free of charge, and open to the public: Saturday, Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on November 23, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Though she be but little, she is fierce!” I’m Chloe and that’s what they say about me here at the animal shelter… but take it from me, I’m four pounds of love and snuggly-ness! I’m just a baby – only 6 months old, but I’m what you might call “an old soul”, so I have Continue Reading
Crowdfunding Workshop
Written on November 23, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Want to learn more about a new twist on crowdfunding as a business seeking capital or as an individual wanting to invest locally? The Lopez Island Family Resource Center can help you. Earlier this year, the Washington State Department of Commerce and Community Sourced Capital, a Seattle-based company that helps connect small businesses with affordable Continue Reading