Topic: Around Here
Whale Museum Summer Lecture Series
Written on September 9, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orca Protection Law Enforcement Past & Present Presented by Sgt. Russ K. Mullins The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Sgt. Russ K. Mullins as part of the 2015 Summer Lecture Series on Thursday, September 10th at 6:30 pm. The lecture will focus on the evolution of orca protection regulations followed by an in-depth presentation Continue Reading
Remembrance Event On September 11th
Written on September 9, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire Rescue shares this notice… The entire community is invited to participate in a short and simple ceremony remembering the horrific events of September 11, 2001. The event will begin at 9:00 AM at Memorial Park at the base of Spring Street. Town Councilmember Barbara Starr will present a proclamation on behalf Continue Reading
Town Installs New Signage for 4-Hour Disabled Parking
Written on September 9, 2015 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Parking is an issue of concern to people with disabilities. Parking in close proximity to one’s destination is often essential to maximize independence and is not a matter of convenience. The Town’s disabled parking inventory consists of 8 spaces in the downtown core and are marked with the blue and white “symbol of accessibility” (wheelchair). Continue Reading
Tattered, Torn & Sepia: A Call for Visual Artists in San Juan County
Written on September 8, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year, the San Juan Islands Museum of Art’s (IMA) annual Artists’ Registry exhibition will open on November 20, 2015 and run through January 11, 2016. Tattered, Torn & Sepia, will feature the artwork of islands’ artists who are members of IMA’s Artists’ Registry program. The IMA Artists’ Registry is dedicated to San Juan County Continue Reading
Lee Taylor to Discuss Past Year and Future of SJINHP
Written on September 8, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lee Taylor, departing superintendent of San Juan Island NHP, will present an illustrated wrap-up of the park’s 2015 accomplishments at 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 9 at the San Juan Island Library. “The park staff has had a busy summer” commented Lee, “and I will highlight some of the big accomplishments for this year and look Continue Reading
SJI Grange Letter about Greenhouses
Written on September 8, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Grange #966 (Grange) has adopted a resolution concerning San Juan County’s (SJC) proposed greenhouse regulations. Our mission, in addition to fostering social and political engagement, is “to support a resilient community of growers, makers, and keepers.” The Grange recognizes the importance of agriculture and food security in the sustainability of our Continue Reading
Pets of the Week
Written on September 8, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Oh for crying out loud, Friday Harbor. What gives? Admit it, you haven’t seen cats as cute as us for a long time, right? We’re siblings and we’ve been waiting here at the animal shelter for the longest time. Rumor has it winter is coming… What’s it going to take to get the two of Continue Reading
Dance Happy Time
Written on September 8, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dance Happy with Bill & Rita Ament is opening their dancing doors again on September 8th. Offering Children’s classes for ages 2-1/2 to 13, in Creative, Pre-Ballet, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Zumba for Kids and their new Steppin’ Out dance expressions class for ages 6-13; Adult & Teen classes in Tap, Zumba, and Zumbini Continue Reading
‘Gimme Shelter’ – LWV Looks at Housing Problems
Written on September 8, 2015 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Monday, September 21 at Noon at the SJI Grange from the League of Women Voters of the SJ Islands Affordable housing is in short supply in San Juan County, and without living options we risk our community’s health and economic future. All interested citizens are invited to join the League of Women Voters of the San Continue Reading
Islanders Bank Celebrations
Written on September 8, 2015 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
This coming Friday, September 11th, Islanders Bank is celebrating several things throughout the day: First, it’s their 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Day and the “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive, hosted by the Lions Club. These events happen in the parking lot of the Friday Harbor branch from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM while supplies Continue Reading
Dental Van Coming
Written on September 8, 2015 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Medical Teams International Dental Van is coming back to the Mullis Center on Friday, October 2nd and Saturday October 3rd. Fish For Teeth is sponsoring this clinic to provide dental care for anyone who is financially unable to afford it. Applications can be picked up at: SJ County Health Department The Family Resource Center Continue Reading
New Calf in L Pod – L122!
Written on September 7, 2015 at 11:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a brief Press Announcement from the Center for Whale Research… New Baby L122 in L pod, first seen September 7, 2015 Monday there was another new baby in L pod! L91 was first seen near Sooke, BC this morning with a very newborn calf, confirmed a few hours later by Mark Malleson off Victoria, BC Continue Reading
The Land of Ice and Fire
Written on September 7, 2015 at 1:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A Photographic Exhibit at The San Juan Community Theatre Bob Stavers recently returned from Iceland were he spent 10 days photographing that amazing and wonderful land. A sampling of images from that trip are on display in the Lobby of the San Juan Community Theatre during the month of September. Here are two of the Continue Reading
This is Our Town: Sam Fry
Written on September 6, 2015 at 10:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is Our Town series returns with this spotlight on Sam Fry… Sam Fry is building a scale model of the sailing vessel Spike Africa and I got a chance to talk with him about it and see his progress. The model is absolutely stunning, especially considering that everything on it is custom hand-made by Sam Continue Reading
Civic Pride Award
Written on September 6, 2015 at 10:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor has presented its Civic Pride Award to John and Marilyn Gresseth for their careful and thoughtful rehabilitation of the historic red house at the corner of Guard Street and Tucker Avenue. This 1910 home, located at 590 Guard Street, anchors a highly visible neighborhood within the Town’s historic district and Continue Reading
Ukelele Workshop
Written on September 6, 2015 at 10:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kate Shuman shares this invitation with you about an upcoming music workshop… Mark Baker, singer/songwriter and ukelele slinger extraordinaire, will be teaching a Ukelele Workshop in Friday Harbor at the home of Jim and Kate Schuman on Saturday, Sept. 12th from 1:00- 3:00 pm. Mark Baker teaches ukelele in the Phoenix area, and leads a group of almost 100 enthusiastic uke Continue Reading
Whale Museum Summer Lecture Series
Written on September 9, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orca Protection Law Enforcement Past & Present Presented by Sgt. Russ K. Mullins The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Sgt. Russ K. Mullins as part of the 2015 Summer Lecture Series on Thursday, September 10th at 6:30 pm. The lecture will focus on the evolution of orca protection regulations followed by an in-depth presentation Continue Reading
Remembrance Event On September 11th
Written on September 9, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire Rescue shares this notice… The entire community is invited to participate in a short and simple ceremony remembering the horrific events of September 11, 2001. The event will begin at 9:00 AM at Memorial Park at the base of Spring Street. Town Councilmember Barbara Starr will present a proclamation on behalf Continue Reading
Town Installs New Signage for 4-Hour Disabled Parking
Written on September 9, 2015 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Parking is an issue of concern to people with disabilities. Parking in close proximity to one’s destination is often essential to maximize independence and is not a matter of convenience. The Town’s disabled parking inventory consists of 8 spaces in the downtown core and are marked with the blue and white “symbol of accessibility” (wheelchair). Continue Reading
Tattered, Torn & Sepia: A Call for Visual Artists in San Juan County
Written on September 8, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year, the San Juan Islands Museum of Art’s (IMA) annual Artists’ Registry exhibition will open on November 20, 2015 and run through January 11, 2016. Tattered, Torn & Sepia, will feature the artwork of islands’ artists who are members of IMA’s Artists’ Registry program. The IMA Artists’ Registry is dedicated to San Juan County Continue Reading
Lee Taylor to Discuss Past Year and Future of SJINHP
Written on September 8, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lee Taylor, departing superintendent of San Juan Island NHP, will present an illustrated wrap-up of the park’s 2015 accomplishments at 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 9 at the San Juan Island Library. “The park staff has had a busy summer” commented Lee, “and I will highlight some of the big accomplishments for this year and look Continue Reading
SJI Grange Letter about Greenhouses
Written on September 8, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Grange #966 (Grange) has adopted a resolution concerning San Juan County’s (SJC) proposed greenhouse regulations. Our mission, in addition to fostering social and political engagement, is “to support a resilient community of growers, makers, and keepers.” The Grange recognizes the importance of agriculture and food security in the sustainability of our Continue Reading
Pets of the Week
Written on September 8, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Oh for crying out loud, Friday Harbor. What gives? Admit it, you haven’t seen cats as cute as us for a long time, right? We’re siblings and we’ve been waiting here at the animal shelter for the longest time. Rumor has it winter is coming… What’s it going to take to get the two of Continue Reading
Dance Happy Time
Written on September 8, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dance Happy with Bill & Rita Ament is opening their dancing doors again on September 8th. Offering Children’s classes for ages 2-1/2 to 13, in Creative, Pre-Ballet, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Zumba for Kids and their new Steppin’ Out dance expressions class for ages 6-13; Adult & Teen classes in Tap, Zumba, and Zumbini Continue Reading
‘Gimme Shelter’ – LWV Looks at Housing Problems
Written on September 8, 2015 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Monday, September 21 at Noon at the SJI Grange from the League of Women Voters of the SJ Islands Affordable housing is in short supply in San Juan County, and without living options we risk our community’s health and economic future. All interested citizens are invited to join the League of Women Voters of the San Continue Reading
Islanders Bank Celebrations
Written on September 8, 2015 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
This coming Friday, September 11th, Islanders Bank is celebrating several things throughout the day: First, it’s their 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Day and the “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive, hosted by the Lions Club. These events happen in the parking lot of the Friday Harbor branch from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM while supplies Continue Reading
Dental Van Coming
Written on September 8, 2015 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Medical Teams International Dental Van is coming back to the Mullis Center on Friday, October 2nd and Saturday October 3rd. Fish For Teeth is sponsoring this clinic to provide dental care for anyone who is financially unable to afford it. Applications can be picked up at: SJ County Health Department The Family Resource Center Continue Reading
New Calf in L Pod – L122!
Written on September 7, 2015 at 11:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a brief Press Announcement from the Center for Whale Research… New Baby L122 in L pod, first seen September 7, 2015 Monday there was another new baby in L pod! L91 was first seen near Sooke, BC this morning with a very newborn calf, confirmed a few hours later by Mark Malleson off Victoria, BC Continue Reading
The Land of Ice and Fire
Written on September 7, 2015 at 1:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A Photographic Exhibit at The San Juan Community Theatre Bob Stavers recently returned from Iceland were he spent 10 days photographing that amazing and wonderful land. A sampling of images from that trip are on display in the Lobby of the San Juan Community Theatre during the month of September. Here are two of the Continue Reading
This is Our Town: Sam Fry
Written on September 6, 2015 at 10:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is Our Town series returns with this spotlight on Sam Fry… Sam Fry is building a scale model of the sailing vessel Spike Africa and I got a chance to talk with him about it and see his progress. The model is absolutely stunning, especially considering that everything on it is custom hand-made by Sam Continue Reading
Civic Pride Award
Written on September 6, 2015 at 10:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor has presented its Civic Pride Award to John and Marilyn Gresseth for their careful and thoughtful rehabilitation of the historic red house at the corner of Guard Street and Tucker Avenue. This 1910 home, located at 590 Guard Street, anchors a highly visible neighborhood within the Town’s historic district and Continue Reading
Ukelele Workshop
Written on September 6, 2015 at 10:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kate Shuman shares this invitation with you about an upcoming music workshop… Mark Baker, singer/songwriter and ukelele slinger extraordinaire, will be teaching a Ukelele Workshop in Friday Harbor at the home of Jim and Kate Schuman on Saturday, Sept. 12th from 1:00- 3:00 pm. Mark Baker teaches ukelele in the Phoenix area, and leads a group of almost 100 enthusiastic uke Continue Reading