Topic: Around Here
Historic Barns of the San Juan Islands
Written on June 16, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Grange #966 presents a summer evening program on Historic Barns of the San Juan Islands on Wednesday June 24, 2015 at the Grange Hall. The program begins at 7:00 pm, preceded by a potluck at 6:00 pm—all are welcome and encouraged to attend. Join 100 Friends of Old Island Barns architectural historian Continue Reading
Chosen: Yvonne’s Story
Written on June 16, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Editor’s note – This post covers material that is not your happy, good news type of stuff that you usually read on the Update. Yvonne’s story is very disturbing, but it illustrates why this upcoming community education event on June 24th at SJCT is so important. More on that at the end of the post… Yvonne’s Story My stepdad Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Contra Dance
Written on June 16, 2015 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Saturday, June 20 Grange Dance, SJI Grange Hall, 7:30-9:30pm. Seattle contra dance caller Sherry Nevins with Susan Burke on fiddle and Jay Finkelstein on guitar. No partners or experience needed. $10 donation. For more info, call 378-3836, or check out the Facebook page.
SJI Fire Rescue Helps Out
Written on June 15, 2015 at 1:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire Rescue has sent it’s brand new Brush 332 engine to assist the Getchell Fire Department’s Brush 68 and others to help suppress the wildlands fire raging near Brewster, Washington known as the Cold Springs Fire. The fire started the morning of June 13 and our firefighters and fire truck left to assist on Continue Reading
Josephine “Jo” Lewis Feldbush
Written on June 15, 2015 at 1:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Jo gave the Lord a big “Howdy Do” on Sunday, June 7, 2015 surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Friday Harbor. She was born on December 8, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio; the eldest of four daughters born to Elwood and Pauline Lewis. Jo retired as the Office Manager at Deft, Inc. In Continue Reading
$189,500 in College Scholarships
Written on June 15, 2015 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Community Foundation Awards $189,500 in College Scholarships for 2015/2016 Sixteen graduating seniors from Friday Harbor High School’s Class of 2015 were awarded scholarships for the 2015/2016 academic year from three different funds held at the San Juan Island Community Foundation. The Inskeep Legacy Scholarship Fund was established by a generous donation made Continue Reading
Salish Sea – Jewel of the Pacific Northwest
Written on June 15, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday, June 24, beginning with a reception at 5:30 p.m., Joseph K. Gaydos will be featured at The Whale Museum for an “Author Talk.” Joe will also be available that evening to sign copies of his new book The Salish Sea – Jewel of the Pacific Northwest. Written by authors Joseph Gaydos and Audrey Continue Reading
Salish Sea Early Music Festival: The Art of Modulation
Written on June 15, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celebrate the art of modulation – the artful transitioning between musical tonalities (and expressive realms!) with us on Monday evening at 7:00 at the San Juan Island Grange. François André Danican Philidor, the son of Louis XIV’s celebrated music librarian who was history’s first great chess master and world chess champion for almost 5 decades, Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on June 15, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Party People! Greta here, wondering what you plan to wear to Monte Carlo; this year’s “Wags to Riches” benefit for the animal shelter on June 27th. What’s that? You haven’t bought a ticket yet? Oh my. You’d better get with it – you know it’s going to be the event of the season! Word Continue Reading
Soccer Signups
Written on June 15, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Travis Ayers regarding soccer signups… Hello Soccer Fans, 1.) Don’t spend any more money than you have to! Register by midnight on Sunday, June 21st. Late fees kick in the next day. 2.) Scholarships are available – just email me. Please note: some volunteer hours are expected for scholarship families. Also, scholarships Continue Reading
M/V Samish
Written on June 14, 2015 at 12:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Updated – Click the link below to see more photos submitted by Aaron Shepard… The newest Washington State Ferry M/V Samish made it’s inaugural run from Anacortes to Friday Harbor on Sunday morning, June 14th, and was greeted by the SJC Sheriff/Fire boat “Sentinel” for an escort into the harbor complete with water cannons. On hand Continue Reading
Bikers4Orcas Fundraiser
Written on June 13, 2015 at 11:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bikers4Orcas San Juan Island Fundraiser Poker Run – June 28, 2015 Bikers4Orcas (B4O) is an international group of motorcyclists who will be riding to heighten awareness of the plight of orcas in captivity around the globe on June 28, 2015. B4O San Juan Island will ride that day for Tokitae aka Lolita, a member of Continue Reading
Volunteer for Triathlon/Marathon
Written on June 13, 2015 at 11:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
As beneficiary of the San Juan Island Triathlon and Marathon, Purple and Gold of Friday Harbor High School is organizing volunteers for the events June 20 and 21st. If you’ve volunteered in the past you know what fun it is to be at aid stations or course directional markers. Plus, all volunteers receive an event t-shirt and are Continue Reading
A sense of place: 2015 San Juan Island Garden Tour
Written on June 12, 2015 at 4:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a Garden Tour invitation for you from Fiona Norris and Linda Thompson… Two gardens on the shoreline, one vintage home set in an oak grove, one whimsical house and garden, and a garden literally on the rocks. These are the treats in store in the 2015 Garden Tour, coordinated by the San Juan Island Garden Consortium, Continue Reading
Birth Announcement: Kelly Ann Schoultz
Written on June 12, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vera and Olsen Schoultz are excited to announce the birth of their little sister, Kelly Ann. Kelly was born at Island Hospital on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 4:22 pm. She weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21.1 inches long. Kelly is the daughter of Scott and Alisa Schoultz and granddaughter to Mike and Continue Reading
$100K for Friends
Written on June 12, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Washington Women’s Foundation Awards Friends Of The San Juans $100,000 To Increase Shipping Safety Standards In The Salish Sea Washington Women’s Foundation has awarded a grant of $100,000 to the FRIENDS of the San Juans to increase shipping safety standards in the Salish Sea, which will reduce oil spill risks and other impacts to wildlife, Continue Reading
Historic Barns of the San Juan Islands
Written on June 16, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Grange #966 presents a summer evening program on Historic Barns of the San Juan Islands on Wednesday June 24, 2015 at the Grange Hall. The program begins at 7:00 pm, preceded by a potluck at 6:00 pm—all are welcome and encouraged to attend. Join 100 Friends of Old Island Barns architectural historian Continue Reading
Chosen: Yvonne’s Story
Written on June 16, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Editor’s note – This post covers material that is not your happy, good news type of stuff that you usually read on the Update. Yvonne’s story is very disturbing, but it illustrates why this upcoming community education event on June 24th at SJCT is so important. More on that at the end of the post… Yvonne’s Story My stepdad Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Contra Dance
Written on June 16, 2015 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Saturday, June 20 Grange Dance, SJI Grange Hall, 7:30-9:30pm. Seattle contra dance caller Sherry Nevins with Susan Burke on fiddle and Jay Finkelstein on guitar. No partners or experience needed. $10 donation. For more info, call 378-3836, or check out the Facebook page.
SJI Fire Rescue Helps Out
Written on June 15, 2015 at 1:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire Rescue has sent it’s brand new Brush 332 engine to assist the Getchell Fire Department’s Brush 68 and others to help suppress the wildlands fire raging near Brewster, Washington known as the Cold Springs Fire. The fire started the morning of June 13 and our firefighters and fire truck left to assist on Continue Reading
Josephine “Jo” Lewis Feldbush
Written on June 15, 2015 at 1:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Jo gave the Lord a big “Howdy Do” on Sunday, June 7, 2015 surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Friday Harbor. She was born on December 8, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio; the eldest of four daughters born to Elwood and Pauline Lewis. Jo retired as the Office Manager at Deft, Inc. In Continue Reading
$189,500 in College Scholarships
Written on June 15, 2015 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Community Foundation Awards $189,500 in College Scholarships for 2015/2016 Sixteen graduating seniors from Friday Harbor High School’s Class of 2015 were awarded scholarships for the 2015/2016 academic year from three different funds held at the San Juan Island Community Foundation. The Inskeep Legacy Scholarship Fund was established by a generous donation made Continue Reading
Salish Sea – Jewel of the Pacific Northwest
Written on June 15, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday, June 24, beginning with a reception at 5:30 p.m., Joseph K. Gaydos will be featured at The Whale Museum for an “Author Talk.” Joe will also be available that evening to sign copies of his new book The Salish Sea – Jewel of the Pacific Northwest. Written by authors Joseph Gaydos and Audrey Continue Reading
Salish Sea Early Music Festival: The Art of Modulation
Written on June 15, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celebrate the art of modulation – the artful transitioning between musical tonalities (and expressive realms!) with us on Monday evening at 7:00 at the San Juan Island Grange. François André Danican Philidor, the son of Louis XIV’s celebrated music librarian who was history’s first great chess master and world chess champion for almost 5 decades, Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on June 15, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello Party People! Greta here, wondering what you plan to wear to Monte Carlo; this year’s “Wags to Riches” benefit for the animal shelter on June 27th. What’s that? You haven’t bought a ticket yet? Oh my. You’d better get with it – you know it’s going to be the event of the season! Word Continue Reading
Soccer Signups
Written on June 15, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Travis Ayers regarding soccer signups… Hello Soccer Fans, 1.) Don’t spend any more money than you have to! Register by midnight on Sunday, June 21st. Late fees kick in the next day. 2.) Scholarships are available – just email me. Please note: some volunteer hours are expected for scholarship families. Also, scholarships Continue Reading
M/V Samish
Written on June 14, 2015 at 12:02 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Updated – Click the link below to see more photos submitted by Aaron Shepard… The newest Washington State Ferry M/V Samish made it’s inaugural run from Anacortes to Friday Harbor on Sunday morning, June 14th, and was greeted by the SJC Sheriff/Fire boat “Sentinel” for an escort into the harbor complete with water cannons. On hand Continue Reading
Bikers4Orcas Fundraiser
Written on June 13, 2015 at 11:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bikers4Orcas San Juan Island Fundraiser Poker Run – June 28, 2015 Bikers4Orcas (B4O) is an international group of motorcyclists who will be riding to heighten awareness of the plight of orcas in captivity around the globe on June 28, 2015. B4O San Juan Island will ride that day for Tokitae aka Lolita, a member of Continue Reading
Volunteer for Triathlon/Marathon
Written on June 13, 2015 at 11:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
As beneficiary of the San Juan Island Triathlon and Marathon, Purple and Gold of Friday Harbor High School is organizing volunteers for the events June 20 and 21st. If you’ve volunteered in the past you know what fun it is to be at aid stations or course directional markers. Plus, all volunteers receive an event t-shirt and are Continue Reading
A sense of place: 2015 San Juan Island Garden Tour
Written on June 12, 2015 at 4:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a Garden Tour invitation for you from Fiona Norris and Linda Thompson… Two gardens on the shoreline, one vintage home set in an oak grove, one whimsical house and garden, and a garden literally on the rocks. These are the treats in store in the 2015 Garden Tour, coordinated by the San Juan Island Garden Consortium, Continue Reading
Birth Announcement: Kelly Ann Schoultz
Written on June 12, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vera and Olsen Schoultz are excited to announce the birth of their little sister, Kelly Ann. Kelly was born at Island Hospital on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 4:22 pm. She weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21.1 inches long. Kelly is the daughter of Scott and Alisa Schoultz and granddaughter to Mike and Continue Reading
$100K for Friends
Written on June 12, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Washington Women’s Foundation Awards Friends Of The San Juans $100,000 To Increase Shipping Safety Standards In The Salish Sea Washington Women’s Foundation has awarded a grant of $100,000 to the FRIENDS of the San Juans to increase shipping safety standards in the Salish Sea, which will reduce oil spill risks and other impacts to wildlife, Continue Reading