Topic: Around Here
Orca Sing
Written on June 9, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
June 20 is the date for the annual Orca Sing event at Lime Kiln Point State Park Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather for an evening of music at Lime Kiln Point State Park to honor the Southern Resident orcas. Typically held on a Saturday near the Solstice, this year’s event is Continue Reading
Leadership San Juan Islands Graduates 13
Written on June 8, 2015 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thirteen islanders have successfully completed their five-month course with Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) —graduating on May 29. This year, Cohort XI participants set up service-day projects on their home islands. On Lopez Island, the team organized the first “Lopez Talks” event, bringing in more than 80 people to discuss various community and world issues; Continue Reading
Wags to Riches: “A Night in Monte Carlo”
Written on June 8, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is pulling out all the stops on this year’s WAGS event by hosting ‘A Night in Monte Carlo’ with casino gaming by Casino Event – Seattle, silent and live auctions, great food and spirits, wine pull, raffles and live music by Brickhouse, a premier Seattle show band. And Continue Reading
A Rosey Day Out
Written on June 8, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Hosted Excursion by the SJI Garden Club Back by popular demand, keynote speakers Ciscoe Morris and John Christianson will talk roses again as part of this year’s Christianson’s Nursery Annual Rose Festival. The festivities include the Tri-Valley Rose Society’s Rose Display in the Schoolhouse. Roses submitted by amateurs and experts will be voted on Continue Reading
Leave No Trace
Written on June 8, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Special “Leave No Trace” Stewardship Training Events June 17 & 18 on San Juan and Lopez Islands with the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers from the Center for Outdoor Ethics/LNT.org On October 7, 2014, San Juan County became the first County in the U.S. designated as a voluntary “Leave No Trace” Area as the County Continue Reading
EMT Class Begins in September
Written on June 8, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island EMS will be conducting an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course beginning September 2, 2015. Classes will be held each Wednesday Night and all day Saturday through February 2016. This opportunity is only offered every 2 to 3 years. Interested full-time residents of San Juan Island are invited to investigate this opportunity at Continue Reading
Auditions for SJCT Fall Play
Written on June 8, 2015 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Former Friday Harbor High School drama coach/director Fred Yockers is bringing an American classic to the stage at San Juan Community Theatre. Yockers is holding private auditions for SJCT’s fall play, Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 15-17 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The story of single mother Amanda Wingfield Continue Reading
Fossil Fuel Junkies
Written on June 7, 2015 at 9:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Climate Change and Better Living through Algae Thursday, June 11th, 7:00 pm at the San Juan Grange Join us for a lively presentation and discussion with Dr. Chuck Greene about his ambitious plan to transform modern society from its currently unsustainable fossil-fuel addiction to a new reliance on algal bioenergy. Along with this energy transformation, the Continue Reading
County Positions Available
Written on June 6, 2015 at 6:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at: Continue Reading
Call Out to Play with “On the Fringe”
Written on June 6, 2015 at 11:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Actors, directors, singers, musicians and anyone who wants to “play a part” in the annual Playwrights “On the Fringe” festival are being asked to meet at San Juan Community Theatre’s PARC Building on Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m. or Monday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. “On the Fringe” coordinator Julie Laidlaw says 14 short Continue Reading
Pamela Hoke Fundraiser
Written on June 5, 2015 at 4:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Pamela Hoke Fundraiser Many of you probably know Pamela Hoke from the schools, from Project Nature Connect, or simply from her paintings and the gallery she had for a time down by the ferry landing. She’s a PhD Candidate for Applied Ecopsychology (or Organic Psychology, if you prefer) through Akamai University and Project Nature Connect, Continue Reading
Salish Sea Early Music Festival
Written on June 5, 2015 at 9:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
1800: A Beethoven Band – Virtuoso trios and duos from the time of Ludwig van Beethoven that come to life in a new way on period instruments… including an 8-keyed flute made in 1820 in London. Please join us tomorrow (Saturday)! Jeffrey Cohan ~ flute (made in 1820 in London) Stephen Creswell ~ violin & viola Martin Continue Reading
Sweet Harmonies Return June 7
Written on June 5, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Barbershop Bonanza celebrates its 17th year in Friday Harbor on Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m. at San Juan Community Theatre. Directed by Angel Michaels, the Bonanza honors this uniquely American music with contemporary and old-time favorites full of four-part harmonies. The Bonanza is hosted by San Juan’s mixed barbershop chorus, Island Chordsmen Plus and features the Continue Reading
FREE Drop-In Soccer Clinics June 20
Written on June 5, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island youth get the chance to work on their soccer skills during FREE drop-in clinics on Saturday, June 20 at the Friday Harbor Elementary School fields. Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec (FANS) and Challenger Sports are sponsoring the clinics, aimed at children ages three to twelve. Coaches from the British Soccer Camp program will Continue Reading
Summer of Fun from Island Rec
Written on June 5, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has a new family program called Family Splash. Come enjoy Father’s Day and the first day of summer at Jackson Beach ‘Island Rec style’, Sunday, June 21, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. We’ll have a fleet of Stand-Up-Paddle boards and Tony from Springtide Paddlesports on hand to help you get on the water. There will also Continue Reading
Randy Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Written on June 5, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Randy J. Cornelius Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award Former General Manager and current Board Member, Randy J. Cornelius was honored by his peers with the Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA) Life Member Award on May 20, 2015 during the association’s Annual Conference and Membership Meeting in Anchorage, Alaska. Cornelius earned the distinction for his 40 years Continue Reading
Orca Sing
Written on June 9, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
June 20 is the date for the annual Orca Sing event at Lime Kiln Point State Park Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather for an evening of music at Lime Kiln Point State Park to honor the Southern Resident orcas. Typically held on a Saturday near the Solstice, this year’s event is Continue Reading
Leadership San Juan Islands Graduates 13
Written on June 8, 2015 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thirteen islanders have successfully completed their five-month course with Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) —graduating on May 29. This year, Cohort XI participants set up service-day projects on their home islands. On Lopez Island, the team organized the first “Lopez Talks” event, bringing in more than 80 people to discuss various community and world issues; Continue Reading
Wags to Riches: “A Night in Monte Carlo”
Written on June 8, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is pulling out all the stops on this year’s WAGS event by hosting ‘A Night in Monte Carlo’ with casino gaming by Casino Event – Seattle, silent and live auctions, great food and spirits, wine pull, raffles and live music by Brickhouse, a premier Seattle show band. And Continue Reading
A Rosey Day Out
Written on June 8, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Hosted Excursion by the SJI Garden Club Back by popular demand, keynote speakers Ciscoe Morris and John Christianson will talk roses again as part of this year’s Christianson’s Nursery Annual Rose Festival. The festivities include the Tri-Valley Rose Society’s Rose Display in the Schoolhouse. Roses submitted by amateurs and experts will be voted on Continue Reading
Leave No Trace
Written on June 8, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Special “Leave No Trace” Stewardship Training Events June 17 & 18 on San Juan and Lopez Islands with the Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers from the Center for Outdoor Ethics/LNT.org On October 7, 2014, San Juan County became the first County in the U.S. designated as a voluntary “Leave No Trace” Area as the County Continue Reading
EMT Class Begins in September
Written on June 8, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island EMS will be conducting an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course beginning September 2, 2015. Classes will be held each Wednesday Night and all day Saturday through February 2016. This opportunity is only offered every 2 to 3 years. Interested full-time residents of San Juan Island are invited to investigate this opportunity at Continue Reading
Auditions for SJCT Fall Play
Written on June 8, 2015 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Former Friday Harbor High School drama coach/director Fred Yockers is bringing an American classic to the stage at San Juan Community Theatre. Yockers is holding private auditions for SJCT’s fall play, Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 15-17 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The story of single mother Amanda Wingfield Continue Reading
Fossil Fuel Junkies
Written on June 7, 2015 at 9:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Climate Change and Better Living through Algae Thursday, June 11th, 7:00 pm at the San Juan Grange Join us for a lively presentation and discussion with Dr. Chuck Greene about his ambitious plan to transform modern society from its currently unsustainable fossil-fuel addiction to a new reliance on algal bioenergy. Along with this energy transformation, the Continue Reading
County Positions Available
Written on June 6, 2015 at 6:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at: Continue Reading
Call Out to Play with “On the Fringe”
Written on June 6, 2015 at 11:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Actors, directors, singers, musicians and anyone who wants to “play a part” in the annual Playwrights “On the Fringe” festival are being asked to meet at San Juan Community Theatre’s PARC Building on Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m. or Monday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. “On the Fringe” coordinator Julie Laidlaw says 14 short Continue Reading
Pamela Hoke Fundraiser
Written on June 5, 2015 at 4:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Pamela Hoke Fundraiser Many of you probably know Pamela Hoke from the schools, from Project Nature Connect, or simply from her paintings and the gallery she had for a time down by the ferry landing. She’s a PhD Candidate for Applied Ecopsychology (or Organic Psychology, if you prefer) through Akamai University and Project Nature Connect, Continue Reading
Salish Sea Early Music Festival
Written on June 5, 2015 at 9:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
1800: A Beethoven Band – Virtuoso trios and duos from the time of Ludwig van Beethoven that come to life in a new way on period instruments… including an 8-keyed flute made in 1820 in London. Please join us tomorrow (Saturday)! Jeffrey Cohan ~ flute (made in 1820 in London) Stephen Creswell ~ violin & viola Martin Continue Reading
Sweet Harmonies Return June 7
Written on June 5, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Barbershop Bonanza celebrates its 17th year in Friday Harbor on Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m. at San Juan Community Theatre. Directed by Angel Michaels, the Bonanza honors this uniquely American music with contemporary and old-time favorites full of four-part harmonies. The Bonanza is hosted by San Juan’s mixed barbershop chorus, Island Chordsmen Plus and features the Continue Reading
FREE Drop-In Soccer Clinics June 20
Written on June 5, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island youth get the chance to work on their soccer skills during FREE drop-in clinics on Saturday, June 20 at the Friday Harbor Elementary School fields. Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec (FANS) and Challenger Sports are sponsoring the clinics, aimed at children ages three to twelve. Coaches from the British Soccer Camp program will Continue Reading
Summer of Fun from Island Rec
Written on June 5, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has a new family program called Family Splash. Come enjoy Father’s Day and the first day of summer at Jackson Beach ‘Island Rec style’, Sunday, June 21, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. We’ll have a fleet of Stand-Up-Paddle boards and Tony from Springtide Paddlesports on hand to help you get on the water. There will also Continue Reading
Randy Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Written on June 5, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Randy J. Cornelius Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award Former General Manager and current Board Member, Randy J. Cornelius was honored by his peers with the Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA) Life Member Award on May 20, 2015 during the association’s Annual Conference and Membership Meeting in Anchorage, Alaska. Cornelius earned the distinction for his 40 years Continue Reading