Topic: Around Here
Yacht Haven Internet Meeting
Written on October 19, 2015 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Attention Yacht Haven Property Owners: We have scheduled a meeting with Rock Island to learn about the fiber installation for high speed internet and the costs to the neighborhoods that access off of Yacht Haven. Please attend if you have interest in understanding the process, benefits and costs. If you are unable to attend but Continue Reading
2016 San Juan County Preliminary Budget released
Written on October 18, 2015 at 5:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County shares this Press Release… No Surprises – Preserves Services at Current Levels On Monday, October 19, County Auditor Milene Henley and County Manager Mike Thomas will present the San Juan County Council with a preliminary 2016 budget proposal designed to maintain county services at current levels. The document is the starting point Continue Reading
It’s Friend of Library Week!
Written on October 18, 2015 at 4:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This week, October 18th-24th , San Juan Island Library Friends organization is celebrating National Friend of Library Week with two special events. On Tuesday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30 pm there will be storytelling for elementary school age children. Our guest storyteller will be Fred Yockers! This activity will take place in the library main Continue Reading
First 100 Days
Written on October 18, 2015 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Important dates from SJISD Superintendent Danna Diaz Superintendent Danna Diaz will hold a meeting to report her “First 100 Days”, October 19, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Friday Harbor Middle School. Please come! We are requesting that parents participate in a survey for educational effectiveness (EES-Parent Survey San Juan Island), between October 19th and November 1st. A Continue Reading
Jack’s 12th Birthday
Written on October 17, 2015 at 6:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celebrate Jack’s Birthday today at 2:00 to 4:00 at Barking Bird, on the corner of Nichols and A Streets.
Fin Whale in the Salish Sea
Written on October 17, 2015 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Whale Museum shares this story of a fin whale in our area… In addition to frequent visits from our Southern Resident killer whales, each year brings surprises to the Salish Sea. The biggest surprise this year was the presence of the second largest species of whale on the planet: a fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus). Continue Reading
Fireside Chat: Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Written on October 17, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Healthy eating and nutrition for children and adults is topic of upcoming Fireside Chat Dietitian and diabetes educator Kristen Rezabek will discuss “Good Nutrition for Good Health” on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in a free, public community education program hosted by PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, 1117 Spring St., Friday Harbor. Continue Reading
Gallery Walk with Joe Miller in Unlike Earth
Written on October 17, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan artist, Joe Miller will give a gallery walk around his striking colorfold watercolors at IMA on October 25 and 30, both at 11:30 a.m. Join Miller on a personal walk through his IMA exhibit, “UNLIKE EARTH” a debut presentation of his stunning colorfold paintings. Listen as Joe describes his inspiration, techniques and reflections Continue Reading
Our Common Bond – A Cancer Care Support Group
Written on October 16, 2015 at 10:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Four Weeks – Four Meals. Please join with us as we share these four meals each centered on the specific theme of: Trust, Gratitude, Sorrow and Comfort & Joy Thursday evenings: October 22 November 12 December 3 December 12 Reservations are required by October 18th and space is limited. (location and directions upon registration). Contact Bonnie Oak Boesky at 298-4904. Continue Reading
Conscious Conversation on Agriculture and Nature
Written on October 16, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Grange #966 continues its fall evening program series with Conscious Conversation on Agriculture and Nature on Wednesday October 21, 2015 at the Grange Hall. The program begins at 7:00 pm. The program will begin with ‘The Lighting of the Fire’ in the Hall fireplace to celebrate Fall and the oncome of Winter. Continue Reading
Friday Harbor takes on Concrete Friday Night
Written on October 16, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Martin checks in with another Wolverine Football update… Storyline: This is the second meeting between the Concrete Lions and the Friday Harbor Wolverines. The last time these two teams got together the Concrete came out on top with a 43-8 win. The Wolverines have improved every week and are primed for a breakout game. Continue Reading
Cattle Point Light and Sea Lions
Written on October 15, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Maya shares this photo and note about wildlife sightings… We continue to see whales and other wildlife every day! J’s, K’s and L’s, Humpbacks and Dall’s Porpoise yesterday, including 4 of the new calves! Haro Strait, 10/13. Transients and Steller Sea Lions today. 10/14, Griffin Bay and Whale Rocks… Cheers, Capt. Jim Maya Maya’s Continue Reading
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Written on October 15, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hospice San Juan (HSJ) will be having a training on Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 to 3:00 and Saturday, October 31st from 9:00 to 3:00. This training is an introduction training to HSJ for all those interested in becoming a Patient Care Volunteer. Please call 472-0322 and let the volunteer answering the phone know that Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on October 15, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the October edition of Chamber Chat, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… What a beautiful fall we are having. It is nice to still see so many visitors on the island, especially on the weekends. Hopefully all of our businesses are benefiting from Continue Reading
Jimmy Moe at the Rumor Mill
Written on October 15, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Jimmy Moe Show.. Big Band Music – Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and more. Friday Night October 16th from 7:00 until? Dine and Dance at the Rumor Mill
Yoga Workshop
Written on October 15, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yoga Workshop : Mandala Vinyasa – Poetry in Space with Katerina Wen. This special event of kinesthetic art will leave participants feeling energized, inspired and exuberant. Here is a great chance to learn extended dynamic sequencing inclusive of flowing, spiral forms. This workshop will include a repertoire of artfully integrated poses, including several unique Infinite Continue Reading
Yacht Haven Internet Meeting
Written on October 19, 2015 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Attention Yacht Haven Property Owners: We have scheduled a meeting with Rock Island to learn about the fiber installation for high speed internet and the costs to the neighborhoods that access off of Yacht Haven. Please attend if you have interest in understanding the process, benefits and costs. If you are unable to attend but Continue Reading
2016 San Juan County Preliminary Budget released
Written on October 18, 2015 at 5:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County shares this Press Release… No Surprises – Preserves Services at Current Levels On Monday, October 19, County Auditor Milene Henley and County Manager Mike Thomas will present the San Juan County Council with a preliminary 2016 budget proposal designed to maintain county services at current levels. The document is the starting point Continue Reading
It’s Friend of Library Week!
Written on October 18, 2015 at 4:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This week, October 18th-24th , San Juan Island Library Friends organization is celebrating National Friend of Library Week with two special events. On Tuesday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:30 pm there will be storytelling for elementary school age children. Our guest storyteller will be Fred Yockers! This activity will take place in the library main Continue Reading
First 100 Days
Written on October 18, 2015 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Important dates from SJISD Superintendent Danna Diaz Superintendent Danna Diaz will hold a meeting to report her “First 100 Days”, October 19, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Friday Harbor Middle School. Please come! We are requesting that parents participate in a survey for educational effectiveness (EES-Parent Survey San Juan Island), between October 19th and November 1st. A Continue Reading
Jack’s 12th Birthday
Written on October 17, 2015 at 6:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celebrate Jack’s Birthday today at 2:00 to 4:00 at Barking Bird, on the corner of Nichols and A Streets.
Fin Whale in the Salish Sea
Written on October 17, 2015 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Whale Museum shares this story of a fin whale in our area… In addition to frequent visits from our Southern Resident killer whales, each year brings surprises to the Salish Sea. The biggest surprise this year was the presence of the second largest species of whale on the planet: a fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus). Continue Reading
Fireside Chat: Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Written on October 17, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Healthy eating and nutrition for children and adults is topic of upcoming Fireside Chat Dietitian and diabetes educator Kristen Rezabek will discuss “Good Nutrition for Good Health” on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in a free, public community education program hosted by PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, 1117 Spring St., Friday Harbor. Continue Reading
Gallery Walk with Joe Miller in Unlike Earth
Written on October 17, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan artist, Joe Miller will give a gallery walk around his striking colorfold watercolors at IMA on October 25 and 30, both at 11:30 a.m. Join Miller on a personal walk through his IMA exhibit, “UNLIKE EARTH” a debut presentation of his stunning colorfold paintings. Listen as Joe describes his inspiration, techniques and reflections Continue Reading
Our Common Bond – A Cancer Care Support Group
Written on October 16, 2015 at 10:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Four Weeks – Four Meals. Please join with us as we share these four meals each centered on the specific theme of: Trust, Gratitude, Sorrow and Comfort & Joy Thursday evenings: October 22 November 12 December 3 December 12 Reservations are required by October 18th and space is limited. (location and directions upon registration). Contact Bonnie Oak Boesky at 298-4904. Continue Reading
Conscious Conversation on Agriculture and Nature
Written on October 16, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Grange #966 continues its fall evening program series with Conscious Conversation on Agriculture and Nature on Wednesday October 21, 2015 at the Grange Hall. The program begins at 7:00 pm. The program will begin with ‘The Lighting of the Fire’ in the Hall fireplace to celebrate Fall and the oncome of Winter. Continue Reading
Friday Harbor takes on Concrete Friday Night
Written on October 16, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Martin checks in with another Wolverine Football update… Storyline: This is the second meeting between the Concrete Lions and the Friday Harbor Wolverines. The last time these two teams got together the Concrete came out on top with a 43-8 win. The Wolverines have improved every week and are primed for a breakout game. Continue Reading
Cattle Point Light and Sea Lions
Written on October 15, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Maya shares this photo and note about wildlife sightings… We continue to see whales and other wildlife every day! J’s, K’s and L’s, Humpbacks and Dall’s Porpoise yesterday, including 4 of the new calves! Haro Strait, 10/13. Transients and Steller Sea Lions today. 10/14, Griffin Bay and Whale Rocks… Cheers, Capt. Jim Maya Maya’s Continue Reading
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Written on October 15, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hospice San Juan (HSJ) will be having a training on Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 to 3:00 and Saturday, October 31st from 9:00 to 3:00. This training is an introduction training to HSJ for all those interested in becoming a Patient Care Volunteer. Please call 472-0322 and let the volunteer answering the phone know that Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on October 15, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the October edition of Chamber Chat, written by Lauren Cohen, Co-owner San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… What a beautiful fall we are having. It is nice to still see so many visitors on the island, especially on the weekends. Hopefully all of our businesses are benefiting from Continue Reading
Jimmy Moe at the Rumor Mill
Written on October 15, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Jimmy Moe Show.. Big Band Music – Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and more. Friday Night October 16th from 7:00 until? Dine and Dance at the Rumor Mill
Yoga Workshop
Written on October 15, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yoga Workshop : Mandala Vinyasa – Poetry in Space with Katerina Wen. This special event of kinesthetic art will leave participants feeling energized, inspired and exuberant. Here is a great chance to learn extended dynamic sequencing inclusive of flowing, spiral forms. This workshop will include a repertoire of artfully integrated poses, including several unique Infinite Continue Reading