Topic: Around Here
This Just In…
Written on August 6, 2015 at 4:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
I just heard from Mike Vouri with the National Park Service that the program Limey’s on San Juan: The Royal Navy in the Pacific, scheduled for August 12 at the San Juan Island Library has been postponed until October, time and date to be announced. They apologize for any inconvenience.
We’re going on a campout!
Written on August 5, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the August edition of the SJ Historical Society’s History Column… What child doesn’t love this? Before Brown Island (pictured here in 1903) was developed for residential use, it was a favorite place for San Juan Island kids to camp out – just kids, no parents. Jackie Douglas Hubbard was one of those Continue Reading
Twist and Shout
Written on August 5, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shhhhhhh!!! It’s a secret! Don’t tell anyone you heard this on the Update, but we have it on pretty good authority that there will be a Flash Mob, put on by SJI Prevention Coalition’s Rock Solid Youth Group right after the Trashion Fashion Show at the Fair. Watch the video above to get your Twist Continue Reading
Blues/Folk Master Returns to Friday Harbor
Written on August 5, 2015 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor gets a second chance to spend time with an acoustic blues and guitar icon who has spent plenty of his own time with legends like Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, The Beastie Boys and Jerry Garcia to name a few. David Bromberg brings his quintet back to San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, August Continue Reading
Beer and Wine Exhibit at the Fair
Written on August 5, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych and Jim Dunn have some details to share about the Food Preservation, Beer and Wine Exhibit at this year’s Fair. (Beer and Wine used to be part of the Food Preservation exhibit, then a few years ago it got separated. Now they’re back together again this year.) “I have volunteered to work the Home Brewing Continue Reading
Ferry Fares to Increase
Written on August 4, 2015 at 4:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
State acts to increase ferry fares OLYMPIA – The Washington State Transportation Commission held its final hearing in Seattle on Tuesday on its proposal to increase ferry fares. The proposal is designed to generate $357 million between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2017, as required in the 2015/17 state transportation budget for Washington State Continue Reading
A Wolf Hollow Wildlife Tip: Harbor Seal Pupping Time
Written on August 4, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a wildlife reminder from Wolf Hollow… At this time of year there are lots of Harbor Seal moms and pups lying on rocky islands or swimming in the water nearby. Sometimes boats or kayaks approaching too close to these haul-out sites can cause the seals to panic and rush into the water, and mothers Continue Reading
AG Corner at the Fair!
Written on August 4, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Strawberry Fields for Heifer – aka Berries & Dairies at the Ag Corner The SJC Fair Agriculture Exhibit (a.k.a. the Ag Corner) will feature San Juan County Berries & Dairies! Find us between the Beer Garden and the new Parks Office on the west side of the Main Building. Presentations Come experience instructive presentations, demonstrations, Continue Reading
San Juan County Health & Community Services Supports World Breastfeeding Week
Written on August 4, 2015 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
August 1-7, 2015 marks the annual celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, a global call to action for support and empowerment for ALL women in achieving their breastfeeding goals. This celebration highlights the positive impact breastfeeding has on long-term health. This year’s theme or World Breastfeeding Week is, “Breastfeeding and Work, Let’s Make it Work.” Breastfeeding Continue Reading
Homes For Islanders Announces Future Plans
Written on August 3, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Justin Roche, Executive Director of Homes for Islanders, a non-profit organization, announced Homes for Islanders has entered into a contract to purchase land on Malcolm Street. Once developed there will be 20 lots for very-low to low income individuals and families on San Juan Island. The constructed homes will be equivalent to those currently in Continue Reading
Lime Kiln Fly-by
Written on August 3, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends of Lime Kiln Society (F.O.L.K.S.) sends this invitation to you for their annual fly-by at the lighthouse… Please share! This Thursday evening… Fun event at Lime Kiln Point State Park, hosted by FOLKS!! Looking forward to seeing you there!
Sweet Tastes At The Food Preservation Booth
Written on August 3, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Food Preservation Department will be a beehive of activity at this year’s Strawberry Fields For Heifer San Juan County Fair. There will be People’s Choice – Jam and Jelly tastings daily at the Food Preservation Department at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM daily. Fairgoers are invited to stop by and taste some of the Continue Reading
Attention: Yacht Haven
Written on August 3, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Attention Property Owners in the Yacht Haven Neighborhoods By Merri Ann Simonson – Coldwell Banker SJI A Fiber Committee has recently been formed for the neighborhoods that access their property off of Yacht Haven. If you know of anyone in those areas, please share this article with them. First of all, we would like to thank Continue Reading
Drought & Water Conservation
Written on August 3, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Drought & Water Conservation Presented by Linda Lyshall The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Linda Lyshall as part of the 2015 Summer Lecture Series on Friday, August 7th at 6:30 p.m. The lecture will focus on Drought & Water Conservation in the San Juan Islands. Linda Lyshall is the District Manager for the San Juan Continue Reading
Loftus for Hospital District Commissioner Position 2
Written on August 2, 2015 at 9:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here is Michelle Loftus’ campaign statement… I am Dr. Michelle Loftus. When I am Hospital District Commissioner I will bring not only administrative experience to the district but also managerial, business, political and medical knowledge. I will support EMS by developing a PR campaign explaining the need to have the 2016 EMS Levy passed. The Continue Reading
CT Evolution this Tuesday
Written on August 2, 2015 at 9:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Frank Penwell shares this agenda with you for Tuesday’s Community Treasures Evolution gathering… Several have asked for more details on Tuesdays gathering, because they have bowling or have other events to attend. Here is the proposed time frame: It is ok to skip dinner and come late. Thanks for your interest, Frank Please Join the Continue Reading
This Just In…
Written on August 6, 2015 at 4:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
I just heard from Mike Vouri with the National Park Service that the program Limey’s on San Juan: The Royal Navy in the Pacific, scheduled for August 12 at the San Juan Island Library has been postponed until October, time and date to be announced. They apologize for any inconvenience.
We’re going on a campout!
Written on August 5, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time for the August edition of the SJ Historical Society’s History Column… What child doesn’t love this? Before Brown Island (pictured here in 1903) was developed for residential use, it was a favorite place for San Juan Island kids to camp out – just kids, no parents. Jackie Douglas Hubbard was one of those Continue Reading
Twist and Shout
Written on August 5, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shhhhhhh!!! It’s a secret! Don’t tell anyone you heard this on the Update, but we have it on pretty good authority that there will be a Flash Mob, put on by SJI Prevention Coalition’s Rock Solid Youth Group right after the Trashion Fashion Show at the Fair. Watch the video above to get your Twist Continue Reading
Blues/Folk Master Returns to Friday Harbor
Written on August 5, 2015 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor gets a second chance to spend time with an acoustic blues and guitar icon who has spent plenty of his own time with legends like Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, The Beastie Boys and Jerry Garcia to name a few. David Bromberg brings his quintet back to San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, August Continue Reading
Beer and Wine Exhibit at the Fair
Written on August 5, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych and Jim Dunn have some details to share about the Food Preservation, Beer and Wine Exhibit at this year’s Fair. (Beer and Wine used to be part of the Food Preservation exhibit, then a few years ago it got separated. Now they’re back together again this year.) “I have volunteered to work the Home Brewing Continue Reading
Ferry Fares to Increase
Written on August 4, 2015 at 4:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
State acts to increase ferry fares OLYMPIA – The Washington State Transportation Commission held its final hearing in Seattle on Tuesday on its proposal to increase ferry fares. The proposal is designed to generate $357 million between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2017, as required in the 2015/17 state transportation budget for Washington State Continue Reading
A Wolf Hollow Wildlife Tip: Harbor Seal Pupping Time
Written on August 4, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a wildlife reminder from Wolf Hollow… At this time of year there are lots of Harbor Seal moms and pups lying on rocky islands or swimming in the water nearby. Sometimes boats or kayaks approaching too close to these haul-out sites can cause the seals to panic and rush into the water, and mothers Continue Reading
AG Corner at the Fair!
Written on August 4, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Strawberry Fields for Heifer – aka Berries & Dairies at the Ag Corner The SJC Fair Agriculture Exhibit (a.k.a. the Ag Corner) will feature San Juan County Berries & Dairies! Find us between the Beer Garden and the new Parks Office on the west side of the Main Building. Presentations Come experience instructive presentations, demonstrations, Continue Reading
San Juan County Health & Community Services Supports World Breastfeeding Week
Written on August 4, 2015 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
August 1-7, 2015 marks the annual celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, a global call to action for support and empowerment for ALL women in achieving their breastfeeding goals. This celebration highlights the positive impact breastfeeding has on long-term health. This year’s theme or World Breastfeeding Week is, “Breastfeeding and Work, Let’s Make it Work.” Breastfeeding Continue Reading
Homes For Islanders Announces Future Plans
Written on August 3, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Justin Roche, Executive Director of Homes for Islanders, a non-profit organization, announced Homes for Islanders has entered into a contract to purchase land on Malcolm Street. Once developed there will be 20 lots for very-low to low income individuals and families on San Juan Island. The constructed homes will be equivalent to those currently in Continue Reading
Lime Kiln Fly-by
Written on August 3, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends of Lime Kiln Society (F.O.L.K.S.) sends this invitation to you for their annual fly-by at the lighthouse… Please share! This Thursday evening… Fun event at Lime Kiln Point State Park, hosted by FOLKS!! Looking forward to seeing you there!
Sweet Tastes At The Food Preservation Booth
Written on August 3, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Food Preservation Department will be a beehive of activity at this year’s Strawberry Fields For Heifer San Juan County Fair. There will be People’s Choice – Jam and Jelly tastings daily at the Food Preservation Department at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM daily. Fairgoers are invited to stop by and taste some of the Continue Reading
Attention: Yacht Haven
Written on August 3, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Attention Property Owners in the Yacht Haven Neighborhoods By Merri Ann Simonson – Coldwell Banker SJI A Fiber Committee has recently been formed for the neighborhoods that access their property off of Yacht Haven. If you know of anyone in those areas, please share this article with them. First of all, we would like to thank Continue Reading
Drought & Water Conservation
Written on August 3, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Drought & Water Conservation Presented by Linda Lyshall The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Linda Lyshall as part of the 2015 Summer Lecture Series on Friday, August 7th at 6:30 p.m. The lecture will focus on Drought & Water Conservation in the San Juan Islands. Linda Lyshall is the District Manager for the San Juan Continue Reading
Loftus for Hospital District Commissioner Position 2
Written on August 2, 2015 at 9:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here is Michelle Loftus’ campaign statement… I am Dr. Michelle Loftus. When I am Hospital District Commissioner I will bring not only administrative experience to the district but also managerial, business, political and medical knowledge. I will support EMS by developing a PR campaign explaining the need to have the 2016 EMS Levy passed. The Continue Reading
CT Evolution this Tuesday
Written on August 2, 2015 at 9:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Frank Penwell shares this agenda with you for Tuesday’s Community Treasures Evolution gathering… Several have asked for more details on Tuesdays gathering, because they have bowling or have other events to attend. Here is the proposed time frame: It is ok to skip dinner and come late. Thanks for your interest, Frank Please Join the Continue Reading