Topic: Around Here
Exploring Patience and Its Strength
Written on September 1, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Khenpo Pema Wangdak will present a Public Talk at the Friday Harbor Grange on September 18th at 7:00 pm. The enduring positive effects of peace, loving-kindness, and compassion, and everything else that is good in human nature—its values and ethics, its aspirations and goals—are possible only when combined with the strength of the power of patience. Continue Reading
Intro to Swim Team
Written on September 1, 2015 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fitness invites island children ages 7-18 and their parents for a joyfully fun and free introduction to swim team on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Through game and activity stations we will highlight what makes swim team a great experience for kids. Coaches will be on hand to answer questions and information Continue Reading
Low Income Housing Grants, Loans due by Sept. 30th
Written on September 1, 2015 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County will award grants and loans totaling up to $20,000 in 2015 for projects that help make housing available to local residents of very low income. The Low Income Housing Fund, created by the state legislature in 2002, is funded by a surcharge on documents recorded by the county auditor’s office. Funds may Continue Reading
Relief for Parking, Transportation Problems at Orcas Landing
Written on August 31, 2015 at 11:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County officials have won funding and identified property to solve a serious parking problem on Orcas Island and potentially make it easier for residents, businesses, and visitors to travel to the Island. In recent weeks, County Manager Mike Thomas has consulted with the Governor’s office and Washington’s Department of Transportation about using 4.5 Continue Reading
Eagle Food Needed!
Written on August 31, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wolf Hollow has three young Bald Eagles in care right now and they will be with us for another couple of months until they are ready to release back into the wild. They are growing kids with large appetites so we are going through lots of meat and fish. You can help! If you have Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Made
Written on August 31, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County, EDC launch San Juan Islands Made branding initiative San Juan County government and the San Juan County Economic Development Council are pleased to announce the launch of a joint project, the creation of the San Juan Islands Made brand and seal. The San Juan Islands Made brand was established to help protect Continue Reading
APSFH Wine Tasting and Art Auction
Written on August 31, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Animal Shelter to Host Wine Tasting and Art Auction Get set to enjoy a wonderful evening of wine and art, Friday, September 18 at The Brickworks to benefit the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. The event takes place from 6:00 to 9:00 pm and will feature four private label wines with custom labels by Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on August 31, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi Folks! I’m Katie and I’m the new kid in town! I’m two and half years old and I would like to point out that I’m super cute, in case you hadn’t noticed from my recent photo shoot. Take a look! These are just a few of the adorable faces I make! Once we get Continue Reading
Letter in Support of Mount Grant
Written on August 31, 2015 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
As a founder of the Hardy Hikers, a 20 year old year round womens’ hiking group on Orcas Island, I am extremely pleased to support the purchase and development of Mount Grant into a nature preserve. It will be a place where folks of all ages can go to enjoy the natural beauty and stunning Continue Reading
Return to Tajikistan
Written on August 30, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bruce Howe-Gregory shares this note about his upcoming return to Tajikistan for the Farmer-to-Farmer Program, Nov. 1st through 28th… Last year, at the end of my ACDI / VOCA volunteer assignment to Tajikistan I was asked if I would consider returning in 2015. I have recently agreed to return to Central Asia and the country of Tajikistan this next November to Continue Reading
America’s Boating Course
Written on August 30, 2015 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Get your boater education card. It’s required to operate any boat with an engine of 15 hp or more. Mark your calendar now for the FREE boating course coming up beginning in September. The Friday Harbor Power Squadron will be offering instruction for this class for Free – the only cost is for the course Continue Reading
Windy Ferry Ride
Written on August 30, 2015 at 12:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
We rode the ferry Samish to the mainland on Saturday during the windstorm and had quite a ride. Here’s a quick bit of video I shot in Rosario Strait… (also – see the comments below for an Update reader’s video from the car deck on another ferry heading the other direction).
Get Out on the Water!
Written on August 29, 2015 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celina Wright of the Friday Harbor Sailing Club shares this invitation with you… Join the Friday Harbor Sailing Club in 2015! Would you like to join a fun and friendly boating social and activities club here in Friday Harbor? The Friday Harbor Sailing Club is a mixed group of both sail and powerboat enthusiasts that organizes, Continue Reading
Back To Ballet Event August 29
Written on August 28, 2015 at 7:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Salish Sea Ballet invites dancers of all ages, and their families, to attend our Back To Ballet Event at 689 Airport Center Road, Suite F in Friday Harbor. The event takes place on Saturday, August 29th from 10:00am-2:30pm. Stop by to register for fall classes and enjoy refreshments or take a free trial class while you’re Continue Reading
Our State’s Worst Fire Season on Record
Written on August 28, 2015 at 3:58 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This note just came in from the San Juan Islands Conservation District… Dear San Juan Islands Community, We received a request from the Okanogan Conservation District today for support for firefighters and residents in Eastern Washington that are affected by the wildfires. As you have probably heard, this is the state’s worst fire season on Continue Reading
Sold Out!
Written on August 28, 2015 at 3:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Event organizers are very happy to say, Terry Ogle’s Benefit event is sold out!! This shows how a community comes together to help out one of their own. There are no more tickets left for Terry’s benefit on Saturday. However – Your kind gift$ can be given at Islanders Bank or Wells Fargo bank, or online at Continue Reading
Exploring Patience and Its Strength
Written on September 1, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Khenpo Pema Wangdak will present a Public Talk at the Friday Harbor Grange on September 18th at 7:00 pm. The enduring positive effects of peace, loving-kindness, and compassion, and everything else that is good in human nature—its values and ethics, its aspirations and goals—are possible only when combined with the strength of the power of patience. Continue Reading
Intro to Swim Team
Written on September 1, 2015 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fitness invites island children ages 7-18 and their parents for a joyfully fun and free introduction to swim team on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Through game and activity stations we will highlight what makes swim team a great experience for kids. Coaches will be on hand to answer questions and information Continue Reading
Low Income Housing Grants, Loans due by Sept. 30th
Written on September 1, 2015 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County will award grants and loans totaling up to $20,000 in 2015 for projects that help make housing available to local residents of very low income. The Low Income Housing Fund, created by the state legislature in 2002, is funded by a surcharge on documents recorded by the county auditor’s office. Funds may Continue Reading
Relief for Parking, Transportation Problems at Orcas Landing
Written on August 31, 2015 at 11:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County officials have won funding and identified property to solve a serious parking problem on Orcas Island and potentially make it easier for residents, businesses, and visitors to travel to the Island. In recent weeks, County Manager Mike Thomas has consulted with the Governor’s office and Washington’s Department of Transportation about using 4.5 Continue Reading
Eagle Food Needed!
Written on August 31, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wolf Hollow has three young Bald Eagles in care right now and they will be with us for another couple of months until they are ready to release back into the wild. They are growing kids with large appetites so we are going through lots of meat and fish. You can help! If you have Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Made
Written on August 31, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County, EDC launch San Juan Islands Made branding initiative San Juan County government and the San Juan County Economic Development Council are pleased to announce the launch of a joint project, the creation of the San Juan Islands Made brand and seal. The San Juan Islands Made brand was established to help protect Continue Reading
APSFH Wine Tasting and Art Auction
Written on August 31, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Animal Shelter to Host Wine Tasting and Art Auction Get set to enjoy a wonderful evening of wine and art, Friday, September 18 at The Brickworks to benefit the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. The event takes place from 6:00 to 9:00 pm and will feature four private label wines with custom labels by Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on August 31, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hi Folks! I’m Katie and I’m the new kid in town! I’m two and half years old and I would like to point out that I’m super cute, in case you hadn’t noticed from my recent photo shoot. Take a look! These are just a few of the adorable faces I make! Once we get Continue Reading
Letter in Support of Mount Grant
Written on August 31, 2015 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
As a founder of the Hardy Hikers, a 20 year old year round womens’ hiking group on Orcas Island, I am extremely pleased to support the purchase and development of Mount Grant into a nature preserve. It will be a place where folks of all ages can go to enjoy the natural beauty and stunning Continue Reading
Return to Tajikistan
Written on August 30, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bruce Howe-Gregory shares this note about his upcoming return to Tajikistan for the Farmer-to-Farmer Program, Nov. 1st through 28th… Last year, at the end of my ACDI / VOCA volunteer assignment to Tajikistan I was asked if I would consider returning in 2015. I have recently agreed to return to Central Asia and the country of Tajikistan this next November to Continue Reading
America’s Boating Course
Written on August 30, 2015 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Get your boater education card. It’s required to operate any boat with an engine of 15 hp or more. Mark your calendar now for the FREE boating course coming up beginning in September. The Friday Harbor Power Squadron will be offering instruction for this class for Free – the only cost is for the course Continue Reading
Windy Ferry Ride
Written on August 30, 2015 at 12:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
We rode the ferry Samish to the mainland on Saturday during the windstorm and had quite a ride. Here’s a quick bit of video I shot in Rosario Strait… (also – see the comments below for an Update reader’s video from the car deck on another ferry heading the other direction).
Get Out on the Water!
Written on August 29, 2015 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celina Wright of the Friday Harbor Sailing Club shares this invitation with you… Join the Friday Harbor Sailing Club in 2015! Would you like to join a fun and friendly boating social and activities club here in Friday Harbor? The Friday Harbor Sailing Club is a mixed group of both sail and powerboat enthusiasts that organizes, Continue Reading
Back To Ballet Event August 29
Written on August 28, 2015 at 7:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Salish Sea Ballet invites dancers of all ages, and their families, to attend our Back To Ballet Event at 689 Airport Center Road, Suite F in Friday Harbor. The event takes place on Saturday, August 29th from 10:00am-2:30pm. Stop by to register for fall classes and enjoy refreshments or take a free trial class while you’re Continue Reading
Our State’s Worst Fire Season on Record
Written on August 28, 2015 at 3:58 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This note just came in from the San Juan Islands Conservation District… Dear San Juan Islands Community, We received a request from the Okanogan Conservation District today for support for firefighters and residents in Eastern Washington that are affected by the wildfires. As you have probably heard, this is the state’s worst fire season on Continue Reading
Sold Out!
Written on August 28, 2015 at 3:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Event organizers are very happy to say, Terry Ogle’s Benefit event is sold out!! This shows how a community comes together to help out one of their own. There are no more tickets left for Terry’s benefit on Saturday. However – Your kind gift$ can be given at Islanders Bank or Wells Fargo bank, or online at Continue Reading