Topic: Around Here
Community Treasures Evolution
Written on August 14, 2015 at 4:11 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Frank Penwell of Community Treasures (formerly Consignment Treasures)… A few of you who were not able to attend our CT Gathering have asked me for a report. I have posted a video of the presentation here: http://www.ctrecycling.org/. Just click on the “What the CT Evolution is About” button to see the Continue Reading
Tonight at the Fair
Written on August 14, 2015 at 2:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this notice from Minnie Knych… Friday evening at 7:00 PM Stan (The Wineman) Reitan will interview winemaker Josh Maloney at the Wine & Beer Department in the Fair. Fairgoers are invited to watch the live interview which will be posted on YouTube. About Josh Maloney: http://www.greatnorthwestwine.com/2013/02/15/maloney-washington-wine/
Opening on FH Arts Commission
Written on August 14, 2015 at 1:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Town accepting applications for open position on Friday Harbor Arts Commission. The Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC) has an immediate opening for one position to complete a term ending December 31, 2015. The person filling this unpaid, volunteer position is expected to represent the interests of the Town, community and local artists as they advise Continue Reading
A Few Fair Photos
Written on August 14, 2015 at 10:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a few photos from the Fair so far. Click the images below to enlarge. All photos by Tim Dustrude, San Juan Update.
38th Annual 8.8K Loop Run
Written on August 13, 2015 at 7:31 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec and Xtreme Fitness invite you to take part in some local history and enter the 38th Annual Friday Harbor 8.8k Loop Run scheduled for a 9am start on Saturday August 15, 2015. People of all ages enjoy running or walking in this race. Register Now, $20 for kids 12 and under and $25 Continue Reading
SJI Community Foundation County Fair Match
Written on August 13, 2015 at 7:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Community Foundation invites all Fairgoers to visit its Fair booth in the main hall this week to learn about and support eight special community projects. Every dollar raised during the four days of the Fair will be matched 50% by the Community Foundation. The eight community projects to be featured at Continue Reading
Fair Sunset
Written on August 13, 2015 at 7:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes caught this beautiful sunset image at the Fair on Wednesday evening. Thanks Kevin!
Temporary Airport Closures
Written on August 13, 2015 at 5:17 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Deanna Eltinge with the Port has this announcement to share with you… Hi Tim, Please let everyone know that the Friday Harbor Airport will be closed to allow for night work August 18th, 19th and 20th from 9pm – 6am each evening. This is required by the Port’s contractor to complete necessary electrical work. Also – On Wednesday Continue Reading
Free Boy
Written on August 12, 2015 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Award-winning Seattle-based author and historian Lorraine McConaghy will read from and discuss her ground-breaking young adult book about an escaped slave who won his freedom in Canada. Co-authored with Judith Bentley, Free Boy is the story of a 13-year-old slave who escaped from Washington Territory to freedom in Canada on the West’s Underground Railroad. When Continue Reading
Who Is “Doc” Hancock?
Written on August 12, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have seen me, William E. Hancock, MD, riding in a MASH Unit jeep in the 4th of July Parade. I am a candidate for San Juan County Hospital District Position #5. Cheri and I were married 47 years ago and have been Island residents for the past 17 years Following is my Candidate Continue Reading
Expanded Recycling and Yard Waste Pickup
Written on August 12, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town to offer twice-monthly recycling and yard waste pickup beginning in September The Town of Friday Harbor is increasing service to those residential customers who take advantage of curbside recycling and yard waste pickup. This service, which has been offered on a monthly basis, will be available two times each month beginning in September. Twice Continue Reading
The Magnificent Landscape
Written on August 11, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation to you from Ruth at WaterWorks Gallery… The landscape and seascape of the Pacific Northwest as painted by Tim Schumm, a well respected Canadian landscape painter based in British Columbia. While honoring the vastness of scale, Tim’s portrayal of the Northwest landscape is intimate and human in scale. The viewpoints of the Continue Reading
Mapping the San Juans Redux
Written on August 11, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Boyd Pratt, Doug McCutchen, and Mike Vouri for a reprise and update of their evening of viewing 1890’s images of the San Juan Islands by the U.S. Coast Survey’s John Gilbert, contrasted with photographs taken from the same perspective today. Vouri will open the discussion with a look at the first survey of the Continue Reading
Relay For Life Luminaria
Written on August 11, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Martin is working with Relay For Life this year and is taking orders for Luminaria. She would like to get the message out that you can purchase a Luminaria Bag from her at SJluminarias [@] gmail [.] com. They are asking for a $5.00 donation and the choices are: Celebrate Fight Remember (in memory of someone you love) Continue Reading
Not Too Late for Trashion Fashion
Written on August 10, 2015 at 3:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Re-posting this notice today (Monday, Aug 10th) to confirm that practice tonight is indeed at 6:00 pm. Apparently there was some confusion around town and folks were thinking it was 5:00 pm. Not so. It’s at 6:00. I just got off the phone with Francie and she also told me that this year’s show is Continue Reading
Gather Up Those Old Crayons
Written on August 10, 2015 at 11:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note to you from Meg… My name is Meg Strehlou Meiland. I am 9 years old and a 4H member. This year my 4H Fair project is about recycling crayons and why it is important to recycle them instead of throwing them away. Crayons are made with petroleum based wax that eventually ends Continue Reading
Community Treasures Evolution
Written on August 14, 2015 at 4:11 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Frank Penwell of Community Treasures (formerly Consignment Treasures)… A few of you who were not able to attend our CT Gathering have asked me for a report. I have posted a video of the presentation here: http://www.ctrecycling.org/. Just click on the “What the CT Evolution is About” button to see the Continue Reading
Tonight at the Fair
Written on August 14, 2015 at 2:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this notice from Minnie Knych… Friday evening at 7:00 PM Stan (The Wineman) Reitan will interview winemaker Josh Maloney at the Wine & Beer Department in the Fair. Fairgoers are invited to watch the live interview which will be posted on YouTube. About Josh Maloney: http://www.greatnorthwestwine.com/2013/02/15/maloney-washington-wine/
Opening on FH Arts Commission
Written on August 14, 2015 at 1:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Town accepting applications for open position on Friday Harbor Arts Commission. The Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC) has an immediate opening for one position to complete a term ending December 31, 2015. The person filling this unpaid, volunteer position is expected to represent the interests of the Town, community and local artists as they advise Continue Reading
A Few Fair Photos
Written on August 14, 2015 at 10:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a few photos from the Fair so far. Click the images below to enlarge. All photos by Tim Dustrude, San Juan Update.
38th Annual 8.8K Loop Run
Written on August 13, 2015 at 7:31 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec and Xtreme Fitness invite you to take part in some local history and enter the 38th Annual Friday Harbor 8.8k Loop Run scheduled for a 9am start on Saturday August 15, 2015. People of all ages enjoy running or walking in this race. Register Now, $20 for kids 12 and under and $25 Continue Reading
SJI Community Foundation County Fair Match
Written on August 13, 2015 at 7:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Community Foundation invites all Fairgoers to visit its Fair booth in the main hall this week to learn about and support eight special community projects. Every dollar raised during the four days of the Fair will be matched 50% by the Community Foundation. The eight community projects to be featured at Continue Reading
Fair Sunset
Written on August 13, 2015 at 7:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes caught this beautiful sunset image at the Fair on Wednesday evening. Thanks Kevin!
Temporary Airport Closures
Written on August 13, 2015 at 5:17 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Deanna Eltinge with the Port has this announcement to share with you… Hi Tim, Please let everyone know that the Friday Harbor Airport will be closed to allow for night work August 18th, 19th and 20th from 9pm – 6am each evening. This is required by the Port’s contractor to complete necessary electrical work. Also – On Wednesday Continue Reading
Free Boy
Written on August 12, 2015 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Award-winning Seattle-based author and historian Lorraine McConaghy will read from and discuss her ground-breaking young adult book about an escaped slave who won his freedom in Canada. Co-authored with Judith Bentley, Free Boy is the story of a 13-year-old slave who escaped from Washington Territory to freedom in Canada on the West’s Underground Railroad. When Continue Reading
Who Is “Doc” Hancock?
Written on August 12, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have seen me, William E. Hancock, MD, riding in a MASH Unit jeep in the 4th of July Parade. I am a candidate for San Juan County Hospital District Position #5. Cheri and I were married 47 years ago and have been Island residents for the past 17 years Following is my Candidate Continue Reading
Expanded Recycling and Yard Waste Pickup
Written on August 12, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town to offer twice-monthly recycling and yard waste pickup beginning in September The Town of Friday Harbor is increasing service to those residential customers who take advantage of curbside recycling and yard waste pickup. This service, which has been offered on a monthly basis, will be available two times each month beginning in September. Twice Continue Reading
The Magnificent Landscape
Written on August 11, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation to you from Ruth at WaterWorks Gallery… The landscape and seascape of the Pacific Northwest as painted by Tim Schumm, a well respected Canadian landscape painter based in British Columbia. While honoring the vastness of scale, Tim’s portrayal of the Northwest landscape is intimate and human in scale. The viewpoints of the Continue Reading
Mapping the San Juans Redux
Written on August 11, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Boyd Pratt, Doug McCutchen, and Mike Vouri for a reprise and update of their evening of viewing 1890’s images of the San Juan Islands by the U.S. Coast Survey’s John Gilbert, contrasted with photographs taken from the same perspective today. Vouri will open the discussion with a look at the first survey of the Continue Reading
Relay For Life Luminaria
Written on August 11, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Martin is working with Relay For Life this year and is taking orders for Luminaria. She would like to get the message out that you can purchase a Luminaria Bag from her at SJluminarias [@] gmail [.] com. They are asking for a $5.00 donation and the choices are: Celebrate Fight Remember (in memory of someone you love) Continue Reading
Not Too Late for Trashion Fashion
Written on August 10, 2015 at 3:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Re-posting this notice today (Monday, Aug 10th) to confirm that practice tonight is indeed at 6:00 pm. Apparently there was some confusion around town and folks were thinking it was 5:00 pm. Not so. It’s at 6:00. I just got off the phone with Francie and she also told me that this year’s show is Continue Reading
Gather Up Those Old Crayons
Written on August 10, 2015 at 11:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note to you from Meg… My name is Meg Strehlou Meiland. I am 9 years old and a 4H member. This year my 4H Fair project is about recycling crayons and why it is important to recycle them instead of throwing them away. Crayons are made with petroleum based wax that eventually ends Continue Reading