Topic: Around Here
Pet of the Week
Written on October 26, 2015 at 12:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This week’s Pet of the Week is a very special one. Normally, we like to have a little fun with these, but Juliette’s life has been anything but fun. At six years old she has known nothing but a concrete slab surrounded by chain link – outdoors. In Bellingham. Year round. Owned by an unscrupulous Continue Reading
Dance Happy Classes
Written on October 26, 2015 at 12:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Bill and Rita Ament about their upcoming dance classes… Dance Happy classes for Children and Adults. Hey, kids! Now that soccer is over, it’s time to dance again! Classes in Creative, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Ballet for Children (ages 2.5 to 13), and Tap & Zumba classes for Adults. All Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Thrills the World
Written on October 24, 2015 at 5:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Krista Strutz organized a great local entry in this worldwide event. It all happened today at Brickworks at 3:00 pm after weeks of hard work, organizing, teaching dance moves, and everybody getting their zombie on. Check out the video below: And here’s a still photo of all the zombies…
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter: Tom Eades
Written on October 24, 2015 at 10:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley shares this month’s edition of Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter… “To Protect Life and Property” Tom has attended the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland several times. Only one out of every one hundred firefighters in the United States attends that prodigious academy. He has taken Fire Command Operations, Leadership and Administration, Advanced Safety Continue Reading
Benedict Cumberbatch as Hamlet October 26
Written on October 24, 2015 at 10:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy in the next HD screening at San Juan Community Theatre on Monday, October 26 at 7 pm. Directed by Lyndsey Turner and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, National Theatre Live presents Hamlet from London’s Barbican Theatre, recorded live on October 15. Continue Reading
Free Seminar on Cyber Security
Written on October 23, 2015 at 1:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders Bank is pleased to offer a FREE Community Seminar on Cyber Security. This event is open to all island residents. Date & Time: October 29th, 2015 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM Location: Gubelman Room, SJI Community Theatre Topics covered will include: Cyber Threats Cyber Security Computer & Mobile Device security Safe internet browsing and Continue Reading
Every Little Bit Counts for Mount Grant!
Written on October 23, 2015 at 10:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story was contributed by Theresa Simendinger… The newly formed SJI Sherrif’s Mounted Posse, which you may have seen performing at the SJ County Fair and in the Fourth of July parade gathered on top of Mt Grant. The group won a nice ribbon, seen adorning Tracy’s horse and a check for “Best Costumed Animals” Continue Reading
Thrill the World
Written on October 23, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – this is happening tomorrow, Saturday October 24 at Brickworks. Here’s a note from the organizer of the local Friday Harbor event Krista Strutz… I would like to remind the community about this fun Zombie event coming up at Brickworks at 3:00 pm on Saturday! This is a photo of my Spring Street International School theatre Continue Reading
Kathy Venter: Life-Sized Ceramic Sculpture
Written on October 23, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Art as a Voice – San Juan Islands Museum of Art In conjunction with the exhibition “Kathy Venter: Immersion Series,” IMA is pleased to present an artist’s talk by Kathy Venter, a renowned artist from Salt Spring Island, BC. Venter is known for making life-sized human ceramic figures. In this talk, she will reveal this virtuosic Continue Reading
Final Shows of The Glass Menagerie
Written on October 22, 2015 at 11:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s fall play—Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie—is winding down with its final shows starting tonight, Thursday* thru Saturday, October 22-24 at 7:30 pm. Considered Williams’ first successful play, it is also one of director Fred Yockers’ favorites, who urges in his program notes: “…hang on every word, listen to the poetry of Williams’ script, Continue Reading
Happy 96th!
Written on October 22, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes shares this photo… Tim: The 3rd & 4th Grade Students from Paideia Classical School visited the fine folks at The Village at the Harbour and wished WWII Veteran Noble Starr a Very Happy 96th Birthday. Kevin Holmes Board Member (click to enlarge photo)
Chamber Member of the Month
Written on October 22, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Chamber of Commerce shares their Chamber Member of the Month… The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has been serving San Juan Island for over 30 years. Since 1982 APS-FH has provided homeless dogs and cats safe haven, medical care, nutritious food and loads of love and affection. The organization also promotes humane education Continue Reading
Wreaths, Garlands and Swags
Written on October 22, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Full Day Workshop presented by the San Juan Island Garden Club Greenery, ribbons, bobbles, bangles, glitter and more to celebrate the new season. Let your imagination run wild with whimsy or stay traditional – try them all. Time enough to finish a glorious wreath using nature’s bounty and your own crafty finishing touches. Or Continue Reading
World Polio Day
Written on October 22, 2015 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
On October 24th, Rotarians around the globe will observe World Polio Day, established by Rotary International over a decade ago. Since 1985, Rotary has contributed nearly $1.2 billion and countless volunteer hours to the protection of more than two billion children in 122 countries. Since its inception, Rotary of San Juan Islands has donated over Continue Reading
Free U-Pick Celebration
Written on October 21, 2015 at 11:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
New Day Garden has this invitation to share with you… New Day Garden’s Annual Free U-Pick Celebration is this Saturday, October 24th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This is our day of thanking all of you for another great flower season! We have buckets of scissors waiting for you to come and pick your Continue Reading
Humpback in the Salish Sea
Written on October 21, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Maya shares this photo of a Humpback Whale sighted recently near San Juan Island. Thanks for sharing Jim!
Pet of the Week
Written on October 26, 2015 at 12:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This week’s Pet of the Week is a very special one. Normally, we like to have a little fun with these, but Juliette’s life has been anything but fun. At six years old she has known nothing but a concrete slab surrounded by chain link – outdoors. In Bellingham. Year round. Owned by an unscrupulous Continue Reading
Dance Happy Classes
Written on October 26, 2015 at 12:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Bill and Rita Ament about their upcoming dance classes… Dance Happy classes for Children and Adults. Hey, kids! Now that soccer is over, it’s time to dance again! Classes in Creative, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Ballet for Children (ages 2.5 to 13), and Tap & Zumba classes for Adults. All Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Thrills the World
Written on October 24, 2015 at 5:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Krista Strutz organized a great local entry in this worldwide event. It all happened today at Brickworks at 3:00 pm after weeks of hard work, organizing, teaching dance moves, and everybody getting their zombie on. Check out the video below: And here’s a still photo of all the zombies…
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter: Tom Eades
Written on October 24, 2015 at 10:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley shares this month’s edition of Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter… “To Protect Life and Property” Tom has attended the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland several times. Only one out of every one hundred firefighters in the United States attends that prodigious academy. He has taken Fire Command Operations, Leadership and Administration, Advanced Safety Continue Reading
Benedict Cumberbatch as Hamlet October 26
Written on October 24, 2015 at 10:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy in the next HD screening at San Juan Community Theatre on Monday, October 26 at 7 pm. Directed by Lyndsey Turner and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, National Theatre Live presents Hamlet from London’s Barbican Theatre, recorded live on October 15. Continue Reading
Free Seminar on Cyber Security
Written on October 23, 2015 at 1:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders Bank is pleased to offer a FREE Community Seminar on Cyber Security. This event is open to all island residents. Date & Time: October 29th, 2015 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM Location: Gubelman Room, SJI Community Theatre Topics covered will include: Cyber Threats Cyber Security Computer & Mobile Device security Safe internet browsing and Continue Reading
Every Little Bit Counts for Mount Grant!
Written on October 23, 2015 at 10:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This story was contributed by Theresa Simendinger… The newly formed SJI Sherrif’s Mounted Posse, which you may have seen performing at the SJ County Fair and in the Fourth of July parade gathered on top of Mt Grant. The group won a nice ribbon, seen adorning Tracy’s horse and a check for “Best Costumed Animals” Continue Reading
Thrill the World
Written on October 23, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – this is happening tomorrow, Saturday October 24 at Brickworks. Here’s a note from the organizer of the local Friday Harbor event Krista Strutz… I would like to remind the community about this fun Zombie event coming up at Brickworks at 3:00 pm on Saturday! This is a photo of my Spring Street International School theatre Continue Reading
Kathy Venter: Life-Sized Ceramic Sculpture
Written on October 23, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Art as a Voice – San Juan Islands Museum of Art In conjunction with the exhibition “Kathy Venter: Immersion Series,” IMA is pleased to present an artist’s talk by Kathy Venter, a renowned artist from Salt Spring Island, BC. Venter is known for making life-sized human ceramic figures. In this talk, she will reveal this virtuosic Continue Reading
Final Shows of The Glass Menagerie
Written on October 22, 2015 at 11:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s fall play—Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie—is winding down with its final shows starting tonight, Thursday* thru Saturday, October 22-24 at 7:30 pm. Considered Williams’ first successful play, it is also one of director Fred Yockers’ favorites, who urges in his program notes: “…hang on every word, listen to the poetry of Williams’ script, Continue Reading
Happy 96th!
Written on October 22, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes shares this photo… Tim: The 3rd & 4th Grade Students from Paideia Classical School visited the fine folks at The Village at the Harbour and wished WWII Veteran Noble Starr a Very Happy 96th Birthday. Kevin Holmes Board Member (click to enlarge photo)
Chamber Member of the Month
Written on October 22, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Chamber of Commerce shares their Chamber Member of the Month… The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has been serving San Juan Island for over 30 years. Since 1982 APS-FH has provided homeless dogs and cats safe haven, medical care, nutritious food and loads of love and affection. The organization also promotes humane education Continue Reading
Wreaths, Garlands and Swags
Written on October 22, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Full Day Workshop presented by the San Juan Island Garden Club Greenery, ribbons, bobbles, bangles, glitter and more to celebrate the new season. Let your imagination run wild with whimsy or stay traditional – try them all. Time enough to finish a glorious wreath using nature’s bounty and your own crafty finishing touches. Or Continue Reading
World Polio Day
Written on October 22, 2015 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
On October 24th, Rotarians around the globe will observe World Polio Day, established by Rotary International over a decade ago. Since 1985, Rotary has contributed nearly $1.2 billion and countless volunteer hours to the protection of more than two billion children in 122 countries. Since its inception, Rotary of San Juan Islands has donated over Continue Reading
Free U-Pick Celebration
Written on October 21, 2015 at 11:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
New Day Garden has this invitation to share with you… New Day Garden’s Annual Free U-Pick Celebration is this Saturday, October 24th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This is our day of thanking all of you for another great flower season! We have buckets of scissors waiting for you to come and pick your Continue Reading
Humpback in the Salish Sea
Written on October 21, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Maya shares this photo of a Humpback Whale sighted recently near San Juan Island. Thanks for sharing Jim!