Topic: Around Here
Arctic Raven Gallery
Written on June 19, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
What if you could create the world the way the raven once did? You would then actually be able to sing original songs and dance like nobody else is watching. This moment is a reminder that we can create our own reality whenever we choose. The ongoing process sometimes expresses itself as art. Arctic Raven Continue Reading
Legislative Budgetary Impasse Impacts San Juan Island Public Schools
Written on June 19, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island School Board met Wednesday night to review options as the impasse in Olympia continues to prevent critical planning for the start of the school year. “Smooth and timely program planning and budget adoptions are based on the assumption that the legislature will finish its work in the early spring. Because Olympia Continue Reading
FANS Donates $5,000 to Island Rec
Written on June 18, 2015 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
From helping to ensure Music on the Lawn starts up each July to making it easy to pick up after dogs at Island Rec parks, the donors to Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec are keeping the programs thriving. On June 1, FANS provided Island Rec a check for $5,000—money that has been raised so Continue Reading
The Grateful Dead
Written on June 18, 2015 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Robert Walters about an upcoming music festival on the island… Over the July 4th weekend, there will be live music and a local simulcast of the Grateful Dead’s 50th Anniversary performance from Chicago.The core 4 remaining members of the band have adamantly stated this is the last time they will ever play together Continue Reading
Amateur Radio Field Day
Written on June 18, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Amateur Radio Society will participate in the annual American Radio Relay League Field Day event on Saturday June 27th. The public is invited to observe the portable emergency response capabilities of SJC Amateur “HAM” operators communicating with other stations throughout the USA and Canada. Saturday June 27, 11:00 am at the Cattle Point Interpretive Center For Continue Reading
Hike, Restore, and Explore Patos Island on July 24
Written on June 18, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Take a trip out to beautiful Patos Island with Friends of the San Juans and the Bureau of Land Management on Friday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patos is full of interesting geology, beautiful beaches, opportunities for native plant and wildlife viewing, along with a working lighthouse. Different activities will be offered, Continue Reading
Bunko! A Soroptimist Fundraiser
Written on June 18, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor presents a Summer Solstice Bunko Party, Friday June 19 at 6:00 PM at the Grange. Bunko is a fast-paced and fun dice game that will keep you whirling through the room and meeting new friends. There will be great snacks, a no-host bar, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit our Continue Reading
June EMT of the Month
Written on June 18, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ben Waldron, AA, NREMT was born and raised on San Juan Island, joining San Juan EMS in 2007. He received his Nationally Registered EMT Certificate while performing his duty as a Navy Diver. After leaving the service, Ben moved back to the Island to raise his family with his wife Michelle. He is a second Continue Reading
Dance Happy 2015
Written on June 17, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Bill & Rita Ament and more than 40 local island performers, children through adults for their 31st annual Dance Happy Extravaganza. Lots of tap, jazz, hip hop, ballet, modern jazz, Zumba, creative, pre-ballet, belly dance, Mexican dancing, audience fun, singing, guest artists and lots entertainment. The traditional Dance Happy show is guaranteed to make Continue Reading
Drive In at the Fairgrounds: Mrs. Doubtfire
Written on June 17, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife. Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan Rated: PG-13 When: Friday June 19th at 9:50pm, Parking and Concessions open at 8:30pm. Admission: $5/person; $20/family of 5; ages 5 and under FREE. Please Continue Reading
Town Seeks Lodging Tax Grant Proposals
Written on June 17, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town seeks proposals for use of Lodging Tax grant funds to promote 2016 tourism The Town of Friday Harbor’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is accepting applications for grants to fund tourism promotion. The promotions must be for events and activities specifically intended to draw visitors to the Town in 2016. Preference will be given Continue Reading
All Day Kindergarten at FHES?
Written on June 17, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The staff at Friday Harbor Elementary School is very excited at the prospect of having all-day kindergarten available to San Juan Island children. Though all-day kindergarten is still uncertain at this point, pending the current state legislative session, staff there wants you to know that if it happens, “We are ready!” What does this mean Continue Reading
FROG Ferry Performance Survey Results
Written on June 16, 2015 at 2:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) conducted an Online Survey of Washington State Ferry riders in March and April of this year. Riders were asked to give feedback regarding their experience riding ferries during the Winter travel period (December 28, 2014 to March 21, 2015). There was a total of 2,474 interviews and data was weighted by Continue Reading
Eight Islanders to be Honored for Environmental Stewardship
Written on June 16, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Eight “Good Steward” awards will be presented at the Orcas Solstice Celebration on Saturday, June 20 to islanders and local organizations in recognition of exceptional environmental stewardship. They will be presented at 2 p.m. by the Stewardship Network booths at the Village Green in Eastsound. Each recipient will receive a special “Finee” award—a glazed ceramic Continue Reading
New Railroad on San Juan Island
Written on June 16, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The residents of the Life Care Center on Spring Street in Friday Harbor are building a scale model garden railroad. The LC & Pacific RR, operating since August of last year, has approximately 200 feet of track, four engines, passenger and freight cars and the Red Ball Trolley. Under the guidance of Ron Garner and Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Grand
Written on June 16, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor has a new B&B. Almost a year in the making (or rather, “remodeling”), Farhad Ghatan has just opened the Friday Harbor Grand and he held a “grand” opening celebration on Sunday complete with musical performances in the parlor. It’s up there at 345 Blair Avenue, next door to the Tooth Ferry. Check out his website Continue Reading
Arctic Raven Gallery
Written on June 19, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
What if you could create the world the way the raven once did? You would then actually be able to sing original songs and dance like nobody else is watching. This moment is a reminder that we can create our own reality whenever we choose. The ongoing process sometimes expresses itself as art. Arctic Raven Continue Reading
Legislative Budgetary Impasse Impacts San Juan Island Public Schools
Written on June 19, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island School Board met Wednesday night to review options as the impasse in Olympia continues to prevent critical planning for the start of the school year. “Smooth and timely program planning and budget adoptions are based on the assumption that the legislature will finish its work in the early spring. Because Olympia Continue Reading
FANS Donates $5,000 to Island Rec
Written on June 18, 2015 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
From helping to ensure Music on the Lawn starts up each July to making it easy to pick up after dogs at Island Rec parks, the donors to Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec are keeping the programs thriving. On June 1, FANS provided Island Rec a check for $5,000—money that has been raised so Continue Reading
The Grateful Dead
Written on June 18, 2015 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Robert Walters about an upcoming music festival on the island… Over the July 4th weekend, there will be live music and a local simulcast of the Grateful Dead’s 50th Anniversary performance from Chicago.The core 4 remaining members of the band have adamantly stated this is the last time they will ever play together Continue Reading
Amateur Radio Field Day
Written on June 18, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Amateur Radio Society will participate in the annual American Radio Relay League Field Day event on Saturday June 27th. The public is invited to observe the portable emergency response capabilities of SJC Amateur “HAM” operators communicating with other stations throughout the USA and Canada. Saturday June 27, 11:00 am at the Cattle Point Interpretive Center For Continue Reading
Hike, Restore, and Explore Patos Island on July 24
Written on June 18, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Take a trip out to beautiful Patos Island with Friends of the San Juans and the Bureau of Land Management on Friday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patos is full of interesting geology, beautiful beaches, opportunities for native plant and wildlife viewing, along with a working lighthouse. Different activities will be offered, Continue Reading
Bunko! A Soroptimist Fundraiser
Written on June 18, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor presents a Summer Solstice Bunko Party, Friday June 19 at 6:00 PM at the Grange. Bunko is a fast-paced and fun dice game that will keep you whirling through the room and meeting new friends. There will be great snacks, a no-host bar, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit our Continue Reading
June EMT of the Month
Written on June 18, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ben Waldron, AA, NREMT was born and raised on San Juan Island, joining San Juan EMS in 2007. He received his Nationally Registered EMT Certificate while performing his duty as a Navy Diver. After leaving the service, Ben moved back to the Island to raise his family with his wife Michelle. He is a second Continue Reading
Dance Happy 2015
Written on June 17, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Bill & Rita Ament and more than 40 local island performers, children through adults for their 31st annual Dance Happy Extravaganza. Lots of tap, jazz, hip hop, ballet, modern jazz, Zumba, creative, pre-ballet, belly dance, Mexican dancing, audience fun, singing, guest artists and lots entertainment. The traditional Dance Happy show is guaranteed to make Continue Reading
Drive In at the Fairgrounds: Mrs. Doubtfire
Written on June 17, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife. Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan Rated: PG-13 When: Friday June 19th at 9:50pm, Parking and Concessions open at 8:30pm. Admission: $5/person; $20/family of 5; ages 5 and under FREE. Please Continue Reading
Town Seeks Lodging Tax Grant Proposals
Written on June 17, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town seeks proposals for use of Lodging Tax grant funds to promote 2016 tourism The Town of Friday Harbor’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is accepting applications for grants to fund tourism promotion. The promotions must be for events and activities specifically intended to draw visitors to the Town in 2016. Preference will be given Continue Reading
All Day Kindergarten at FHES?
Written on June 17, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The staff at Friday Harbor Elementary School is very excited at the prospect of having all-day kindergarten available to San Juan Island children. Though all-day kindergarten is still uncertain at this point, pending the current state legislative session, staff there wants you to know that if it happens, “We are ready!” What does this mean Continue Reading
FROG Ferry Performance Survey Results
Written on June 16, 2015 at 2:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) conducted an Online Survey of Washington State Ferry riders in March and April of this year. Riders were asked to give feedback regarding their experience riding ferries during the Winter travel period (December 28, 2014 to March 21, 2015). There was a total of 2,474 interviews and data was weighted by Continue Reading
Eight Islanders to be Honored for Environmental Stewardship
Written on June 16, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Eight “Good Steward” awards will be presented at the Orcas Solstice Celebration on Saturday, June 20 to islanders and local organizations in recognition of exceptional environmental stewardship. They will be presented at 2 p.m. by the Stewardship Network booths at the Village Green in Eastsound. Each recipient will receive a special “Finee” award—a glazed ceramic Continue Reading
New Railroad on San Juan Island
Written on June 16, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The residents of the Life Care Center on Spring Street in Friday Harbor are building a scale model garden railroad. The LC & Pacific RR, operating since August of last year, has approximately 200 feet of track, four engines, passenger and freight cars and the Red Ball Trolley. Under the guidance of Ron Garner and Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Grand
Written on June 16, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor has a new B&B. Almost a year in the making (or rather, “remodeling”), Farhad Ghatan has just opened the Friday Harbor Grand and he held a “grand” opening celebration on Sunday complete with musical performances in the parlor. It’s up there at 345 Blair Avenue, next door to the Tooth Ferry. Check out his website Continue Reading