Topic: Around Here
Danna Diaz Update
Written on November 2, 2015 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Update from SJISD Superintendent Danna Diaz November is the month to be thankful and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the school board, administrators, teachers, staff, students, parents and the community for making the San Juan Island School District one of the best school districts in the State of Washington. The month Continue Reading
Lions Say “Thanks!”
Written on November 2, 2015 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thanks to all who made possible the October 17th Lions Eyeland Fest! The evening began with the Argyle Street Jazz Band (thank you!) playing whilst attendees feasted on a magnificent tri-tip dinner prepared by “Billy Grewohl, the tri-tip guy” & his crew. The San Juan Lions ‘pride’ served up cocktails and smiles while Lion Lisa Moretti Continue Reading
An October Farewell
Written on November 1, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Diane Martindale shares this report from IMA… The weather was perfect and the ocean still, as if prepared for us. On October 18, Matthew Gray Palmer with Dan Tucker gave a fitting and promised farewell to the Liminal Currents: Explorations of An Emphathic Umwelt exhibition. Friends, artists, docents, volunteers and IMA visitors watched as the approximately 1200 Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talk
Written on November 1, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders Talk – Monday. November 2, 2015 Darryl Swenson, local pilot, aerial photographer and adventurer will speak on Monday evening, November 2nd, at 7:00 pm at the San Juan Library. Swenson recently returned from his seventh journey in the skies over the Desert Southwest, and has some amazing views of Bryce Canyon, Monument Continue Reading
Rummage Sale for APS-FH
Written on November 1, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
For her high school Community Service Project, Yesenia Salas Trujillo is holding a rummage sale to benefit the animal shelter. Here are the details in her own words… Donated Items needed for rummage sale to help the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. Donations can be dropped off on Friday, November 13, 2015 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm at the Continue Reading
2nd Annual Turkey Walk-not-Trot Trail Event
Written on November 1, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’ve eaten the leftovers; you’ve watched the bowl games (your team won!); you’ve visited all the local haunts; now what? Come out for the second annual Turkey Walk-not-Trot Trail Event at Mount Grant Preserve. Share the preserve and its 360-degree views while sipping hot cider with your visiting friends and family. We’ll provide the cider—you Continue Reading
Halloween in Friday Harbor
Written on October 31, 2015 at 1:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a few photos from around town on Friday. And be sure to click the link below to see an image gallery of the Friday Harbor Elementary School Halloween Parade. Despite a weather forecast calling for rain, the weather turned out to be beautiful and the kids marched right down Spring Street. See them Continue Reading
Stillpoint School Wishes you a Happy Halloween
Written on October 31, 2015 at 1:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Everyone at Stillpoint School wishes you a very Happy Halloween! We had a fantastic Costume Parade and a wonderful visit with the LifeCare Center residents on Friday. We hope you enjoy these pictures of our special day! ♡ All best wishes from everyone at Stillpoint School ♡ (click to see 2 more photos)
Daylight Saving Time Ends Tomorrow
Written on October 31, 2015 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
The beginning of November brings the end to Daylight Saving Time. Don’t forget to set you clock back tonight when you go to bed (or if you’re like me, do it in the morning when you’d rather roll over and sleep for another hour). It is also a good time to change the batteries in your Continue Reading
Bite of the San Juans
Written on October 30, 2015 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2nd Annual Bite of the San Juan Islands was a great success! Thanks to all who attended, volunteered and participated. Richard and Sherri Daly, co-owners of San Juan Island Cheese, organized this year’s event which took place on Sunday, October 25th at Brickworks in Friday Harbor. This unique event showcases our local Gourmet Archipelago all under Continue Reading
DIY Dog Wash
Written on October 30, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you know a dirty dog that could use a nice, soapy bath? Wilson Loucks and Jillian Urbach, Friday Harbor High School students have just the deal for you! As part of their community project the two will be holding a do-it-yourself dog wash to benefit The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. The dog Continue Reading
Harvest Fest Tomorrow
Written on October 30, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calvary San Juan is having their Harvest Fest celebration on October 31st from 4:00 – 6:30 pm. The location is at the corner of Guard and Tucker. The celebration has wonderful activities for the 6th grade and under to enjoy. Free. Plus – you could win a cord of wood. There are all kinds of games, Continue Reading
Samantha Jean Osborn 11/17/05-10/26/15
Written on October 30, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Samantha Jean crossed over the rainbow bridge peacefully at home surrounded with love. Sami lost her left front leg due to osteosarcoma on May 14th of this year and that did not slow her down a bit! She continued to put smiles on the faces of everyone she met. As an in-home/hospice care provider,her Mom Continue Reading
Lifeguard Swim Schedule Change
Written on October 30, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Fitness wants you to know about some adjustments to their after school Lifeguard Swim schedule… Wednesdays and Fridays beginning in November lifeguard swim will be from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Parents, please plan accordingly. Lifeguard swim hours on Monday (3:00 -4:30) Tues/Thurs (5:30-7:00) and Sat/Sun (12:00-1:30) stay the same. This change is in response to needed Continue Reading
FHES Halloween Parade
Written on October 29, 2015 at 10:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Friday Harbor Community, The weather forecast for Friday is rain. Depending on how hard it might be raining, we may hold the Halloween Parade indoors at the school. If we hold the parade indoors, we invite all family members and guests to gather in the gym to watch students parade through the gym starting at Continue Reading
Not Your Grandma’s Jam & Jelly
Written on October 29, 2015 at 10:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Presenter: Our Own Esteemed Member, Kay Kohler Kay has a long-established history as a jam, jelly, lemon curd (and many other preserved delights) guru here on the island! Please join us as she presents her cooking and preservative craft. Learn the “ins” and “outs” of fruit preservation from one who knows! Tuesday, November 3, 2015 Continue Reading
Danna Diaz Update
Written on November 2, 2015 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Update from SJISD Superintendent Danna Diaz November is the month to be thankful and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the school board, administrators, teachers, staff, students, parents and the community for making the San Juan Island School District one of the best school districts in the State of Washington. The month Continue Reading
Lions Say “Thanks!”
Written on November 2, 2015 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thanks to all who made possible the October 17th Lions Eyeland Fest! The evening began with the Argyle Street Jazz Band (thank you!) playing whilst attendees feasted on a magnificent tri-tip dinner prepared by “Billy Grewohl, the tri-tip guy” & his crew. The San Juan Lions ‘pride’ served up cocktails and smiles while Lion Lisa Moretti Continue Reading
An October Farewell
Written on November 1, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Diane Martindale shares this report from IMA… The weather was perfect and the ocean still, as if prepared for us. On October 18, Matthew Gray Palmer with Dan Tucker gave a fitting and promised farewell to the Liminal Currents: Explorations of An Emphathic Umwelt exhibition. Friends, artists, docents, volunteers and IMA visitors watched as the approximately 1200 Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talk
Written on November 1, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders Talk – Monday. November 2, 2015 Darryl Swenson, local pilot, aerial photographer and adventurer will speak on Monday evening, November 2nd, at 7:00 pm at the San Juan Library. Swenson recently returned from his seventh journey in the skies over the Desert Southwest, and has some amazing views of Bryce Canyon, Monument Continue Reading
Rummage Sale for APS-FH
Written on November 1, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
For her high school Community Service Project, Yesenia Salas Trujillo is holding a rummage sale to benefit the animal shelter. Here are the details in her own words… Donated Items needed for rummage sale to help the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. Donations can be dropped off on Friday, November 13, 2015 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm at the Continue Reading
2nd Annual Turkey Walk-not-Trot Trail Event
Written on November 1, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’ve eaten the leftovers; you’ve watched the bowl games (your team won!); you’ve visited all the local haunts; now what? Come out for the second annual Turkey Walk-not-Trot Trail Event at Mount Grant Preserve. Share the preserve and its 360-degree views while sipping hot cider with your visiting friends and family. We’ll provide the cider—you Continue Reading
Halloween in Friday Harbor
Written on October 31, 2015 at 1:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a few photos from around town on Friday. And be sure to click the link below to see an image gallery of the Friday Harbor Elementary School Halloween Parade. Despite a weather forecast calling for rain, the weather turned out to be beautiful and the kids marched right down Spring Street. See them Continue Reading
Stillpoint School Wishes you a Happy Halloween
Written on October 31, 2015 at 1:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Everyone at Stillpoint School wishes you a very Happy Halloween! We had a fantastic Costume Parade and a wonderful visit with the LifeCare Center residents on Friday. We hope you enjoy these pictures of our special day! ♡ All best wishes from everyone at Stillpoint School ♡ (click to see 2 more photos)
Daylight Saving Time Ends Tomorrow
Written on October 31, 2015 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
The beginning of November brings the end to Daylight Saving Time. Don’t forget to set you clock back tonight when you go to bed (or if you’re like me, do it in the morning when you’d rather roll over and sleep for another hour). It is also a good time to change the batteries in your Continue Reading
Bite of the San Juans
Written on October 30, 2015 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2nd Annual Bite of the San Juan Islands was a great success! Thanks to all who attended, volunteered and participated. Richard and Sherri Daly, co-owners of San Juan Island Cheese, organized this year’s event which took place on Sunday, October 25th at Brickworks in Friday Harbor. This unique event showcases our local Gourmet Archipelago all under Continue Reading
DIY Dog Wash
Written on October 30, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you know a dirty dog that could use a nice, soapy bath? Wilson Loucks and Jillian Urbach, Friday Harbor High School students have just the deal for you! As part of their community project the two will be holding a do-it-yourself dog wash to benefit The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. The dog Continue Reading
Harvest Fest Tomorrow
Written on October 30, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calvary San Juan is having their Harvest Fest celebration on October 31st from 4:00 – 6:30 pm. The location is at the corner of Guard and Tucker. The celebration has wonderful activities for the 6th grade and under to enjoy. Free. Plus – you could win a cord of wood. There are all kinds of games, Continue Reading
Samantha Jean Osborn 11/17/05-10/26/15
Written on October 30, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Samantha Jean crossed over the rainbow bridge peacefully at home surrounded with love. Sami lost her left front leg due to osteosarcoma on May 14th of this year and that did not slow her down a bit! She continued to put smiles on the faces of everyone she met. As an in-home/hospice care provider,her Mom Continue Reading
Lifeguard Swim Schedule Change
Written on October 30, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Fitness wants you to know about some adjustments to their after school Lifeguard Swim schedule… Wednesdays and Fridays beginning in November lifeguard swim will be from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Parents, please plan accordingly. Lifeguard swim hours on Monday (3:00 -4:30) Tues/Thurs (5:30-7:00) and Sat/Sun (12:00-1:30) stay the same. This change is in response to needed Continue Reading
FHES Halloween Parade
Written on October 29, 2015 at 10:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Friday Harbor Community, The weather forecast for Friday is rain. Depending on how hard it might be raining, we may hold the Halloween Parade indoors at the school. If we hold the parade indoors, we invite all family members and guests to gather in the gym to watch students parade through the gym starting at Continue Reading
Not Your Grandma’s Jam & Jelly
Written on October 29, 2015 at 10:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Presenter: Our Own Esteemed Member, Kay Kohler Kay has a long-established history as a jam, jelly, lemon curd (and many other preserved delights) guru here on the island! Please join us as she presents her cooking and preservative craft. Learn the “ins” and “outs” of fruit preservation from one who knows! Tuesday, November 3, 2015 Continue Reading