Topic: Around Here
New Classes at Skagit Valley College, San Juan Center
Written on August 25, 2016 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Cathy Degnan at Skagit Valley College’s San Juan Center let’s us know about some new classes being offered fall quarter… Start or continue your education and join your class at the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College. The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College is now open for fall advising and registration. Fall quarter begins Sept. Continue Reading
Movement Into Mindfulness New Classes Starting
Written on August 25, 2016 at 5:14 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Stephanie Prima offers new classes… If you know you need to get started with preventative self-care but don’t know where to start, and ‘exercise’ doesn’t appeal to you … OR If you have limited mobility, chronic aches and pains, and would like to feel fluid again… OR If you want to calm the mind and connect with Continue Reading
The Studio and Island Rec Partner to Expand Adult Fitness Offerings
Written on August 24, 2016 at 5:26 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Amanda Smith at The Studio that fall fitness classes start soon… The Studio and Island Rec partnered up almost 1 year ago to offer an Adult Fitness class for the community. The 20/20/20 class at The Studio has been taught by co-owner and instructor Jacquelyn Reiff, and combines 20 minutes of a low Continue Reading
Community Theatre Presents Damaris Webb’s The Box Marked Black
Written on August 24, 2016 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Community Theatre presents Damaris Webb on Friday followed by her two-day workshop this weekend… Portland’s Damaris Webb brings her solo theater piece, The Box Marked Black: Tales from a Halfrican American Growing Up Mulatto, With Sock Puppets! to the Gubelman THIS Friday, August 26 at 7:30 pm. It traces the experience of growing up mulatto in the pre-Huxtable era Continue Reading
Bill and Rita Ament Share the Magic of Dance
Written on August 24, 2016 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Bill and Rita Ament of Dance Happy will be offering free demonstration classes on Saturday, August 27th starting at 3:00 pm at Dance Workshop 2. Here’s the schedule… CREATIVE (Ages 2.5-4), 3:00-3:20pm Creative & Pre-Ballet L’IL STARZ (Ages 4-5), 3:30-3:50pm Tap, Pre-Ballet, Jazz BIG STARZ (Ages 6-8), 4:00-4:20pm Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop & Lyrical SUPER Continue Reading
Overdose Awareness Day Next Wednesday
Written on August 24, 2016 at 5:14 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition… International Overdose Awareness Day is next Wednesday, August 31. Please join the effort to raise awareness about overdoses. An informational event will be held in Friday Harbor from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. at San Juan Island Public Library. Presenters will be; Compass Health, San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, SAFE San Juans, and Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Joan Byrne was a member of the first combined Town and District Structural Firefighter recruit class held in 2001. She was an active firefighter for ten years until she developed arthritis in her hands and felt that she was a safety hazard to her fellow fighters. So, she came out of the “hot zone” and Continue Reading
2016 Trashion Fashion Show
Written on August 22, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once again, SJ Update photographer Aaron Shepard has some photos to share from this year’s fair. This time, it’s the Trashion Fashion show. This was billed as the tenth and final show to be organized by Francie Hansen. Besides an honoring of Francie, the show featured a flash mob led by Madrona Jameson of Spring Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on August 22, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Island Walk, Saturday August 27, 1-4 pm – Creatures from the three Lagoons Join Bill Severson, member of the Trails Committee, on a walk between American Camp’s three lagoons: Old Town, Jakle’s and Third Lagoon. Explore these fascinating ecosystems and the flora, fauna and history that make them unique. Meet at the Jakle’s Lagoon Continue Reading
Video Tips with Merri Ann
Written on August 19, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another in her island lifestyle tips video series. This time it’s about going to Splash in Victoria.
Photos of the Fair, Day One
Written on August 18, 2016 at 11:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Roving SJ Update photographer Aaron Shepard was at the fair with camera in hand and has these photos to share from Day One at the Fair. Thank you Aaron!
Chamber Chat
Written on August 18, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time once again for Chamber Chat, this one is for August 2016 and was written by Lauren Cohen, Co-owner of San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… It is hard to believe that we are already in the second half of August and autumn is right around the corner. The Chamber Board of Continue Reading
America’s Boating Course
Written on August 18, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Get Your Washington State Boater’s Education Card Next Class: Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4,11, 18 & 25 7:00 -9:00 PM at Skagit Valley College, F.H. Comprehensive Boating Information Manual: Materials: $45.00 Couples can share. 50% student discount Instruction: FREE by Friday Harbor Power Squadron Boat Handling Aids to Navigation Anchoring Emergencies Required Equipment How to read a Chart & Continue Reading
At the Intersection of Art, Poetry, and Nature
Written on August 18, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) is proud to present Hydrographs and For All We Know, concurrently running exhibitions by two innovative artists and printmakers, Nicole Pietrantoni and Dianne Kornberg. The exhibitions will open to the public on September 17, 2016 and will end on November 28, 2016. Art as a Voice Events: Continue Reading
Plant Problems? Master Gardeners Can Help!
Written on August 15, 2016 at 5:31 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from the Master Gardeners… The San Juan County Master Gardeners have been busy with plant diagnostics. A dedicated group of Master Gardeners from San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands meet every 2 weeks to help diagnose problems gardeners are having. At our most recent clinic on July 21, one of our Lopez Master Gardeners Continue Reading
A Book Signing with Catherine Eaton Skinner
Written on August 15, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Ruth Offen at Waterworks Gallery invites you to join artist Catherine Eaton Skinner on Wednesday, August 17 th from 3 to 6 pm for her book signing… Her book, 108, is a beautiful, large, hand-bound book representing many years of art works inspired by the number 108. To learn what fascinates Catherine and the stories about her Continue Reading
Pet of the Week: Marco
Written on August 15, 2016 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from Jan Murphy at the Animal Shelter… I find your point of view very interesting. And refreshing. We should discuss the works of Descartes in greater detail. Soon. Or….it might also be fun to go to the beach and take in some hikes. Rides in the car are good, too. My name is Continue Reading
San Juan Community Theatre Thanks Sponsors
Written on August 15, 2016 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Community Theatre applaudes its sponsors… “Thank you sponsors! You made the Lights! Camera! Murder! an award-winning event! Bravo to all of you enthusiastic and energetic guests who made the evening shine!”
Summer Lecture: Social Structure of Resident Killer Whales at the Whale Museum
Written on August 14, 2016 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Whale Museum’s 2016 Summer Lecture Series gets off to a start Monday, August 15 at 6:30 pm with a lecture by Michael Weiss on the social structure of our resident killer whales linking environment, social structure, and culture. This talk will explore the drivers of social change and the cultural consequences of these changes, and discuss the Continue Reading
46th Annual Shaw Island Classic
Written on August 13, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Peg Gerlock, Past Commodore of the San Juan Island Yacht Club, sent us a report on this year’s Shaw Island Classic and the results of the race… 43 Boats Finish Shaw Island Race by Peg Gerlock The rare combination of being an “either way” race with sun and wind made the 46th Annual Shaw Island Classic one Continue Reading
Hand-washing Techniques Put to Test at PeaceHealth’s Booth at the Fair
Written on August 13, 2016 at 5:23 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from Lori Polevoi at PeaceHealth… Think you know how to wash your hands? Visit the PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center booth at the San Juan County Fair Aug. 17 – 20 to put yourself to the test. PeaceHealth again this year is a sponsor of the fair and has set up hand-washing stations Continue Reading
Drought and Water in the Islands
Written on August 13, 2016 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
An invitation from Conservation District Manager Linda Lyshall… Dr. Roger Pulwarty, Director of NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System and co-chair of the White House Task Force on Water, Energy, and Food Security is coming to San Juan Island on August 25 to talk about drought, water, and climate resilience. Please join us at Brickworks from Continue Reading
New Classes at Skagit Valley College, San Juan Center
Written on August 25, 2016 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Cathy Degnan at Skagit Valley College’s San Juan Center let’s us know about some new classes being offered fall quarter… Start or continue your education and join your class at the San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College. The San Juan Center of Skagit Valley College is now open for fall advising and registration. Fall quarter begins Sept. Continue Reading
Movement Into Mindfulness New Classes Starting
Written on August 25, 2016 at 5:14 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Stephanie Prima offers new classes… If you know you need to get started with preventative self-care but don’t know where to start, and ‘exercise’ doesn’t appeal to you … OR If you have limited mobility, chronic aches and pains, and would like to feel fluid again… OR If you want to calm the mind and connect with Continue Reading
The Studio and Island Rec Partner to Expand Adult Fitness Offerings
Written on August 24, 2016 at 5:26 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Amanda Smith at The Studio that fall fitness classes start soon… The Studio and Island Rec partnered up almost 1 year ago to offer an Adult Fitness class for the community. The 20/20/20 class at The Studio has been taught by co-owner and instructor Jacquelyn Reiff, and combines 20 minutes of a low Continue Reading
Community Theatre Presents Damaris Webb’s The Box Marked Black
Written on August 24, 2016 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
San Juan Community Theatre presents Damaris Webb on Friday followed by her two-day workshop this weekend… Portland’s Damaris Webb brings her solo theater piece, The Box Marked Black: Tales from a Halfrican American Growing Up Mulatto, With Sock Puppets! to the Gubelman THIS Friday, August 26 at 7:30 pm. It traces the experience of growing up mulatto in the pre-Huxtable era Continue Reading
Bill and Rita Ament Share the Magic of Dance
Written on August 24, 2016 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Bill and Rita Ament of Dance Happy will be offering free demonstration classes on Saturday, August 27th starting at 3:00 pm at Dance Workshop 2. Here’s the schedule… CREATIVE (Ages 2.5-4), 3:00-3:20pm Creative & Pre-Ballet L’IL STARZ (Ages 4-5), 3:30-3:50pm Tap, Pre-Ballet, Jazz BIG STARZ (Ages 6-8), 4:00-4:20pm Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop & Lyrical SUPER Continue Reading
Overdose Awareness Day Next Wednesday
Written on August 24, 2016 at 5:14 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition… International Overdose Awareness Day is next Wednesday, August 31. Please join the effort to raise awareness about overdoses. An informational event will be held in Friday Harbor from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. at San Juan Island Public Library. Presenters will be; Compass Health, San Juan County Sheriff’s Office, SAFE San Juans, and Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on August 23, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Joan Byrne was a member of the first combined Town and District Structural Firefighter recruit class held in 2001. She was an active firefighter for ten years until she developed arthritis in her hands and felt that she was a safety hazard to her fellow fighters. So, she came out of the “hot zone” and Continue Reading
2016 Trashion Fashion Show
Written on August 22, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once again, SJ Update photographer Aaron Shepard has some photos to share from this year’s fair. This time, it’s the Trashion Fashion show. This was billed as the tenth and final show to be organized by Francie Hansen. Besides an honoring of Francie, the show featured a flash mob led by Madrona Jameson of Spring Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on August 22, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Island Walk, Saturday August 27, 1-4 pm – Creatures from the three Lagoons Join Bill Severson, member of the Trails Committee, on a walk between American Camp’s three lagoons: Old Town, Jakle’s and Third Lagoon. Explore these fascinating ecosystems and the flora, fauna and history that make them unique. Meet at the Jakle’s Lagoon Continue Reading
Video Tips with Merri Ann
Written on August 19, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another in her island lifestyle tips video series. This time it’s about going to Splash in Victoria.
Photos of the Fair, Day One
Written on August 18, 2016 at 11:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Roving SJ Update photographer Aaron Shepard was at the fair with camera in hand and has these photos to share from Day One at the Fair. Thank you Aaron!
Chamber Chat
Written on August 18, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s time once again for Chamber Chat, this one is for August 2016 and was written by Lauren Cohen, Co-owner of San Juan Canvas, LLC and Chamber of Commerce Board President… It is hard to believe that we are already in the second half of August and autumn is right around the corner. The Chamber Board of Continue Reading
America’s Boating Course
Written on August 18, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Get Your Washington State Boater’s Education Card Next Class: Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4,11, 18 & 25 7:00 -9:00 PM at Skagit Valley College, F.H. Comprehensive Boating Information Manual: Materials: $45.00 Couples can share. 50% student discount Instruction: FREE by Friday Harbor Power Squadron Boat Handling Aids to Navigation Anchoring Emergencies Required Equipment How to read a Chart & Continue Reading
At the Intersection of Art, Poetry, and Nature
Written on August 18, 2016 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) is proud to present Hydrographs and For All We Know, concurrently running exhibitions by two innovative artists and printmakers, Nicole Pietrantoni and Dianne Kornberg. The exhibitions will open to the public on September 17, 2016 and will end on November 28, 2016. Art as a Voice Events: Continue Reading
Plant Problems? Master Gardeners Can Help!
Written on August 15, 2016 at 5:31 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from the Master Gardeners… The San Juan County Master Gardeners have been busy with plant diagnostics. A dedicated group of Master Gardeners from San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands meet every 2 weeks to help diagnose problems gardeners are having. At our most recent clinic on July 21, one of our Lopez Master Gardeners Continue Reading
A Book Signing with Catherine Eaton Skinner
Written on August 15, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Ruth Offen at Waterworks Gallery invites you to join artist Catherine Eaton Skinner on Wednesday, August 17 th from 3 to 6 pm for her book signing… Her book, 108, is a beautiful, large, hand-bound book representing many years of art works inspired by the number 108. To learn what fascinates Catherine and the stories about her Continue Reading
Pet of the Week: Marco
Written on August 15, 2016 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from Jan Murphy at the Animal Shelter… I find your point of view very interesting. And refreshing. We should discuss the works of Descartes in greater detail. Soon. Or….it might also be fun to go to the beach and take in some hikes. Rides in the car are good, too. My name is Continue Reading
San Juan Community Theatre Thanks Sponsors
Written on August 15, 2016 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Community Theatre applaudes its sponsors… “Thank you sponsors! You made the Lights! Camera! Murder! an award-winning event! Bravo to all of you enthusiastic and energetic guests who made the evening shine!”
Summer Lecture: Social Structure of Resident Killer Whales at the Whale Museum
Written on August 14, 2016 at 5:20 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
The Whale Museum’s 2016 Summer Lecture Series gets off to a start Monday, August 15 at 6:30 pm with a lecture by Michael Weiss on the social structure of our resident killer whales linking environment, social structure, and culture. This talk will explore the drivers of social change and the cultural consequences of these changes, and discuss the Continue Reading
46th Annual Shaw Island Classic
Written on August 13, 2016 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Peg Gerlock, Past Commodore of the San Juan Island Yacht Club, sent us a report on this year’s Shaw Island Classic and the results of the race… 43 Boats Finish Shaw Island Race by Peg Gerlock The rare combination of being an “either way” race with sun and wind made the 46th Annual Shaw Island Classic one Continue Reading
Hand-washing Techniques Put to Test at PeaceHealth’s Booth at the Fair
Written on August 13, 2016 at 5:23 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
A message from Lori Polevoi at PeaceHealth… Think you know how to wash your hands? Visit the PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center booth at the San Juan County Fair Aug. 17 – 20 to put yourself to the test. PeaceHealth again this year is a sponsor of the fair and has set up hand-washing stations Continue Reading
Drought and Water in the Islands
Written on August 13, 2016 at 5:15 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
An invitation from Conservation District Manager Linda Lyshall… Dr. Roger Pulwarty, Director of NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System and co-chair of the White House Task Force on Water, Energy, and Food Security is coming to San Juan Island on August 25 to talk about drought, water, and climate resilience. Please join us at Brickworks from Continue Reading