Topic: Around Here
Acting is Fun
Written on September 29, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Acting is Fun, a new four-week workshop for island kids in grades K-6,starts up Thursday, October 1st at 3:15 pm at San Juan Community Theatre. The workshop will be held each Thursday through October 22 and is filled with games and improvisations to guide beginning actors in how to use their voices, bodies and imaginations Continue Reading
Quarterly Meeting
Written on September 29, 2015 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a Press Release from the SJC Democrats… San Juan County Democrats (SJCDs) and independent voters are invited to the quarterly meeting of the SJCDs at 11:30 am on Saturday, October 3 in the community meeting room at Skagit Valley College in Friday Harbor. Among the agenda items are a presentation by Rep. Kris Lytton on Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on September 29, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a couple of Help Wanted notices… United Way of San Juan County is looking for a new executive director. It’s a salaried part-time (15 hours per week) position with responsibility for office administration, bookkeeping and financial reporting, website and social media management, grant-writing, and liaison with community members, business leaders, board members and Continue Reading
Blood Moon
Written on September 28, 2015 at 4:25 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes shares this image he shot Sunday evening of the Lunar Eclipse, just as the sunlight was beginning to shine once again on the edge of the moon. Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Know Your Islanders Talk
Written on September 28, 2015 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Trails Committee on San Juan Island begins its Know Your Islanders Talks season with Boyd Pratt relating the story of his harrowing hike of Kalaupapa, with its 26 switchbacks and 2000 foot elevation change. Beginning in 1866, the isolated Kalaupapa Peninsula on the island of Molokai was the site for isolation of victims of Continue Reading
Food For Thought
Written on September 28, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s almost time for the first Community Dinner of the Year! The Dinner is from 5:30 -7:30 in the High School Commons. Suggested Donations are $12 for Adults and $6 for kids under 12 years old. The menu is awesome! Roasted Pork Loin with Herbed Crust Apple, Leek and Parmesan Stuffing Sweet Potato and Yam Mash Roasted Continue Reading
Prevention Survey
Written on September 28, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Debbi at the Prevention Coalition about an annual survey you are invited to take… Hi Tim, Hope all is well 🙂 I was hoping we could ask you to share this annual survey, this is the 3rd year it is provided by the State, this anonymous survey gives the San Juan Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on September 28, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
I’m not mad. I’m just looking at you. I’m concerned. You look like you might need some kitty companionship. My name is Ginger and I could use a little human companionship! Coincidence? I think not. I’m not super cuddly or clingy but I do love to play! I came to the animal shelter as a Continue Reading
Blood Moon
Written on September 27, 2015 at 10:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a shot of the Eclipse from Sunday night. This was shot at the Fairgrounds at about 7:45 pm.
Write Doe Bay: Music and Film Short Lecture
Written on September 27, 2015 at 6:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a press release for you from the folks over at Write Doe Bay… We are pleased to announce a special partnership between The Orcas Film Festival and Write Doe Bay. The Orcas Film Festival and Write Doe Bay are pleased to jointly offer a Music & Film lecture at Doe Bay Resort’s Yoga Studio. Continue Reading
SJI Rotary Club Completes Haiti Project
Written on September 26, 2015 at 6:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
With a District Grant of $14,000 from Rotary International, Rotary Club of San Juan Islands recently completed the solar-power installation at a learning center in Limbe, Haiti. Rotary member, Rosedanie Cadet of Orcas Island and Limbe Haiti, was born in Limbe and wanted to return to her hometown “to give back”. Shortly before the devastating earthquake in Continue Reading
Oyster Run this Sunday
Written on September 25, 2015 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSF Sent out this alert about Sunday travel and Oyster Run in Anacortes. If you’ve never seen Oyster Run… well just look at the photo. It’s like a million motorcycles from all over, converging on Anacortes on Sunday. If you need to get from here to wherever, or from wherever back to here, and your route takes Continue Reading
Local Co-ops Join in Celebration of National Co-op Month
Written on September 25, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opalco shares this announcement about National Co-op Month… Activities, Workshops, Goodies and Prizes for Co-op Members The Orcas Food Co-op, San Juan Island Food Co-op and OPALCO have joined forces to bring the National Co-op Month celebration San Juan County. During the month of October, we are cooperatively offering family activities, co-op talks, film showings, Continue Reading
Marine Vessel Traffic Projections
Written on September 25, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Salish Sea Vessel Traffic Projections: A 43 Percent Increase If all the new and expanding terminal and refinery projects in the Salish Sea are permitted and developed, including projects that became operational in 2014, there would be a 43 percent increase in large, commercial marine vessel traffic. FRIENDS of the San Juans and San Juan Continue Reading
Update from School Superintendent Danna Diaz
Written on September 25, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Update from SJISD Superintendent Danna Diaz We had a great start of school and it has been truly an honor to walk down the halls of the schools, have lunch in the cafeteria, meet with teachers, students and parents and learn about how I may better serve as your superintendent. Thankfully, at the San Juan Continue Reading
“Making of America” Seminar
Written on September 25, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
“That’s not Constitutional!” is a phrase we hear frequently during this current election year. Get the facts so you can decide for yourself what is Constitutional and what is not. Reserve your spot in the upcoming “Making of America” seminar, an in-depth presentation about the solid political and economic principles from the preamble through the Continue Reading
Acting is Fun
Written on September 29, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Acting is Fun, a new four-week workshop for island kids in grades K-6,starts up Thursday, October 1st at 3:15 pm at San Juan Community Theatre. The workshop will be held each Thursday through October 22 and is filled with games and improvisations to guide beginning actors in how to use their voices, bodies and imaginations Continue Reading
Quarterly Meeting
Written on September 29, 2015 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a Press Release from the SJC Democrats… San Juan County Democrats (SJCDs) and independent voters are invited to the quarterly meeting of the SJCDs at 11:30 am on Saturday, October 3 in the community meeting room at Skagit Valley College in Friday Harbor. Among the agenda items are a presentation by Rep. Kris Lytton on Continue Reading
Help Wanted
Written on September 29, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a couple of Help Wanted notices… United Way of San Juan County is looking for a new executive director. It’s a salaried part-time (15 hours per week) position with responsibility for office administration, bookkeeping and financial reporting, website and social media management, grant-writing, and liaison with community members, business leaders, board members and Continue Reading
Blood Moon
Written on September 28, 2015 at 4:25 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes shares this image he shot Sunday evening of the Lunar Eclipse, just as the sunlight was beginning to shine once again on the edge of the moon. Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Know Your Islanders Talk
Written on September 28, 2015 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Trails Committee on San Juan Island begins its Know Your Islanders Talks season with Boyd Pratt relating the story of his harrowing hike of Kalaupapa, with its 26 switchbacks and 2000 foot elevation change. Beginning in 1866, the isolated Kalaupapa Peninsula on the island of Molokai was the site for isolation of victims of Continue Reading
Food For Thought
Written on September 28, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s almost time for the first Community Dinner of the Year! The Dinner is from 5:30 -7:30 in the High School Commons. Suggested Donations are $12 for Adults and $6 for kids under 12 years old. The menu is awesome! Roasted Pork Loin with Herbed Crust Apple, Leek and Parmesan Stuffing Sweet Potato and Yam Mash Roasted Continue Reading
Prevention Survey
Written on September 28, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Debbi at the Prevention Coalition about an annual survey you are invited to take… Hi Tim, Hope all is well 🙂 I was hoping we could ask you to share this annual survey, this is the 3rd year it is provided by the State, this anonymous survey gives the San Juan Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on September 28, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
I’m not mad. I’m just looking at you. I’m concerned. You look like you might need some kitty companionship. My name is Ginger and I could use a little human companionship! Coincidence? I think not. I’m not super cuddly or clingy but I do love to play! I came to the animal shelter as a Continue Reading
Blood Moon
Written on September 27, 2015 at 10:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a shot of the Eclipse from Sunday night. This was shot at the Fairgrounds at about 7:45 pm.
Write Doe Bay: Music and Film Short Lecture
Written on September 27, 2015 at 6:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a press release for you from the folks over at Write Doe Bay… We are pleased to announce a special partnership between The Orcas Film Festival and Write Doe Bay. The Orcas Film Festival and Write Doe Bay are pleased to jointly offer a Music & Film lecture at Doe Bay Resort’s Yoga Studio. Continue Reading
SJI Rotary Club Completes Haiti Project
Written on September 26, 2015 at 6:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
With a District Grant of $14,000 from Rotary International, Rotary Club of San Juan Islands recently completed the solar-power installation at a learning center in Limbe, Haiti. Rotary member, Rosedanie Cadet of Orcas Island and Limbe Haiti, was born in Limbe and wanted to return to her hometown “to give back”. Shortly before the devastating earthquake in Continue Reading
Oyster Run this Sunday
Written on September 25, 2015 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSF Sent out this alert about Sunday travel and Oyster Run in Anacortes. If you’ve never seen Oyster Run… well just look at the photo. It’s like a million motorcycles from all over, converging on Anacortes on Sunday. If you need to get from here to wherever, or from wherever back to here, and your route takes Continue Reading
Local Co-ops Join in Celebration of National Co-op Month
Written on September 25, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opalco shares this announcement about National Co-op Month… Activities, Workshops, Goodies and Prizes for Co-op Members The Orcas Food Co-op, San Juan Island Food Co-op and OPALCO have joined forces to bring the National Co-op Month celebration San Juan County. During the month of October, we are cooperatively offering family activities, co-op talks, film showings, Continue Reading
Marine Vessel Traffic Projections
Written on September 25, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Salish Sea Vessel Traffic Projections: A 43 Percent Increase If all the new and expanding terminal and refinery projects in the Salish Sea are permitted and developed, including projects that became operational in 2014, there would be a 43 percent increase in large, commercial marine vessel traffic. FRIENDS of the San Juans and San Juan Continue Reading
Update from School Superintendent Danna Diaz
Written on September 25, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Update from SJISD Superintendent Danna Diaz We had a great start of school and it has been truly an honor to walk down the halls of the schools, have lunch in the cafeteria, meet with teachers, students and parents and learn about how I may better serve as your superintendent. Thankfully, at the San Juan Continue Reading
“Making of America” Seminar
Written on September 25, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
“That’s not Constitutional!” is a phrase we hear frequently during this current election year. Get the facts so you can decide for yourself what is Constitutional and what is not. Reserve your spot in the upcoming “Making of America” seminar, an in-depth presentation about the solid political and economic principles from the preamble through the Continue Reading