Topic: Around Here
Parking Improvements at the Fairgrounds
Written on June 5, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Notice: Chip Seal of Family/Skate Park Parking lot The San Juan County Parks & Fair Department and San Juan County Public Works are collaborating on a two-phase paving project scheduled to begin the week of June 15th at the SJC Fairgrounds Skate & Family Park parking lot. Please note: The work will require the parks to be Continue Reading
New Call-Before-You-Dig Law
Written on June 5, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
New Call-Before-You-Dig Law: Increased Oversight And Penalties Utilities, excavators and the public are all affected by a new call-before-you-dig law that includes more rigorous enforcement, mandatory damage reporting and higher penalties. The intent of the law is to improve communication between utilities and excavators/homeowners and decrease damage to underground utilities. The new law requires excavators Continue Reading
Blood Kin and Thunder People
Written on June 4, 2015 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you haven’t seen one of Kate Small’s student productions, don’t miss this chance! Kate is a teacher at Spring Street International School, and her 5th – 7th graders have worked all year researching the lives of real children from American history to bring them to life on the SJCT stage. Students start the school year with research into Continue Reading
New Land Bank Commissioners
Written on June 4, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Wiese of Orcas Island, and Amanda Wedow, of Lopez Island, to serve as Land Bank Commissioners, effective immediately. Brian replaces Lisa Botiller, who served as Commissioner for six years, and Amanda fills the seat of Nancy Greene, who served as Commissioner for Continue Reading
Mud Bay Event Attracts People and Fish
Written on June 4, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
A recent event hosted by FRIENDS of the San Juans and fisherman Randy O’Bryant showed many shoreline species are currently active off of Lopez Island. On May 17, over 20 community members of all ages joined the event to learn about marine species that make Mud and Hunter Bays one of the biological hot spots Continue Reading
High School Graduations
Written on June 4, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School Graduation 5:00 pm, June 6th Griffin Bay High School announces its Commencement Exercises 1:00 pm, June 7th at the San Juan Island Grange, 152 N First Street. Reception to follow Spring Street International School Graduation 2:30 to 5:00 pm June 13th
Vote Your Support for SJ Pasta
Written on June 4, 2015 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Business, San Juan Pasta Company, is looking for your support to be moved on to the next step for a $100,000 Grant from Mission Main Street Grants®. Help them grow by casting your vote online before June 19 San Juan Pasta Company, a local pasta manufacturing business has applied for a $100,000 grant from Chase’s, Mission Main Continue Reading
WSU Master Gardener Interns
Written on June 4, 2015 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Welcome to the 2015 WSU Master Gardener Interns Congratulations to 26 new WSU Master Gardener Interns! After completing well over 60 hours of in-class and online training, the new WSU Master Gardener Interns will be completing their volunteer hours through various community education activities. Welcome to the following new interns: Blakely Island: Linda Whitcomb Lopez Continue Reading
Killer Whale Tales
Written on June 3, 2015 at 5:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Debbi Fincher about what’s happening this week at the elementary school… Hi everyone, We are having Jeff Hogan of Killer Whale Tales return this week to FHES, since his last visit was April 2013. I attached a photo of some of the eager students at his last presentation. All students first Continue Reading
Wine & Cheese Night
Written on June 3, 2015 at 5:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Richard at the cheese shop has invites you to their special event this Friday evening… Dear Friends, San Juan Island Cheese and special guest Virginie Bourgue from Lullaby Wines invite you to a Wine & Cheese Night on Friday, June 5th from 5:00pm- 7:00pm. We will be pouring her incredible wines, served with perfectly paired cheeses Continue Reading
Big cake for a quadruple wedding
Written on June 3, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s this month’s History Column, shared with you again by the SJ Historical Society… Who wants cake? The traditional wedding month of June has us remembering tales of a quadruple wedding ninety years ago at Roche Harbor — and a very big cake, as seen here. The cake was made with 60 dozen eggs, measured 42 inches Continue Reading
Drive-In at the Fairgrounds; Night at the Museum
Written on June 3, 2015 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Time: 9:30pm, Parking and Concessions open at 8:30pm. Admission: $5/person, Family of 5/$20, Age 5 and Under FREE. Plot: A newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc. Starring: Ben Stiller, Ricky Gervais, Continue Reading
Kirsten Shockey, “La Fermentista”
Written on June 3, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
There will be a demonstration and book signing, co-sponsored by Griffin Bay Bookstore & the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild on Saturday, June 13 at 4:00 pm at Griffin Bay Bookstore. Creative recipes for fermenting 80 vegetables & herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes. Kirsten Shockey’s Fermented Vegetables is a rousing success in the Continue Reading
Directly Affected
Written on June 3, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Film Screening of “Directly Affected” – a Film about the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Impacts to those in Canada and the San Juan Islands will be discussed with film makers and concerned Islanders. The San Juans Alliance and the Raincoast Conservation Foundation are co-sponsoring a free screening of “Directly Affected” on June 9 at 7 p.m. Continue Reading
Geology Of The San Juan Islands
Written on June 3, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cruising Through Geologic Time In The San Juan Islands Join Friday Harbor Grange #225 and Dr. Don J. Easterbrook for a presentation on his book about island geology. Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM at the Mullis Senior Center This is the most comprehensive book on the geology of the San Juan Islands in Continue Reading
Spirit of the Bird
Written on June 3, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Holistic Health shares this invitation with you.. Join us for this “full-flight” experience to rekindle our kinship with birds, and awaken our bird spirit. This workshop will donate proceeds to two charity organizations – eagerly helping out the people, and in particular, orphans devastated by the recent earthquakes in Nepal. Your participation will Continue Reading
Parking Improvements at the Fairgrounds
Written on June 5, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Notice: Chip Seal of Family/Skate Park Parking lot The San Juan County Parks & Fair Department and San Juan County Public Works are collaborating on a two-phase paving project scheduled to begin the week of June 15th at the SJC Fairgrounds Skate & Family Park parking lot. Please note: The work will require the parks to be Continue Reading
New Call-Before-You-Dig Law
Written on June 5, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
New Call-Before-You-Dig Law: Increased Oversight And Penalties Utilities, excavators and the public are all affected by a new call-before-you-dig law that includes more rigorous enforcement, mandatory damage reporting and higher penalties. The intent of the law is to improve communication between utilities and excavators/homeowners and decrease damage to underground utilities. The new law requires excavators Continue Reading
Blood Kin and Thunder People
Written on June 4, 2015 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you haven’t seen one of Kate Small’s student productions, don’t miss this chance! Kate is a teacher at Spring Street International School, and her 5th – 7th graders have worked all year researching the lives of real children from American history to bring them to life on the SJCT stage. Students start the school year with research into Continue Reading
New Land Bank Commissioners
Written on June 4, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Wiese of Orcas Island, and Amanda Wedow, of Lopez Island, to serve as Land Bank Commissioners, effective immediately. Brian replaces Lisa Botiller, who served as Commissioner for six years, and Amanda fills the seat of Nancy Greene, who served as Commissioner for Continue Reading
Mud Bay Event Attracts People and Fish
Written on June 4, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
A recent event hosted by FRIENDS of the San Juans and fisherman Randy O’Bryant showed many shoreline species are currently active off of Lopez Island. On May 17, over 20 community members of all ages joined the event to learn about marine species that make Mud and Hunter Bays one of the biological hot spots Continue Reading
High School Graduations
Written on June 4, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School Graduation 5:00 pm, June 6th Griffin Bay High School announces its Commencement Exercises 1:00 pm, June 7th at the San Juan Island Grange, 152 N First Street. Reception to follow Spring Street International School Graduation 2:30 to 5:00 pm June 13th
Vote Your Support for SJ Pasta
Written on June 4, 2015 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local Business, San Juan Pasta Company, is looking for your support to be moved on to the next step for a $100,000 Grant from Mission Main Street Grants®. Help them grow by casting your vote online before June 19 San Juan Pasta Company, a local pasta manufacturing business has applied for a $100,000 grant from Chase’s, Mission Main Continue Reading
WSU Master Gardener Interns
Written on June 4, 2015 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Welcome to the 2015 WSU Master Gardener Interns Congratulations to 26 new WSU Master Gardener Interns! After completing well over 60 hours of in-class and online training, the new WSU Master Gardener Interns will be completing their volunteer hours through various community education activities. Welcome to the following new interns: Blakely Island: Linda Whitcomb Lopez Continue Reading
Killer Whale Tales
Written on June 3, 2015 at 5:56 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Debbi Fincher about what’s happening this week at the elementary school… Hi everyone, We are having Jeff Hogan of Killer Whale Tales return this week to FHES, since his last visit was April 2013. I attached a photo of some of the eager students at his last presentation. All students first Continue Reading
Wine & Cheese Night
Written on June 3, 2015 at 5:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Richard at the cheese shop has invites you to their special event this Friday evening… Dear Friends, San Juan Island Cheese and special guest Virginie Bourgue from Lullaby Wines invite you to a Wine & Cheese Night on Friday, June 5th from 5:00pm- 7:00pm. We will be pouring her incredible wines, served with perfectly paired cheeses Continue Reading
Big cake for a quadruple wedding
Written on June 3, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s this month’s History Column, shared with you again by the SJ Historical Society… Who wants cake? The traditional wedding month of June has us remembering tales of a quadruple wedding ninety years ago at Roche Harbor — and a very big cake, as seen here. The cake was made with 60 dozen eggs, measured 42 inches Continue Reading
Drive-In at the Fairgrounds; Night at the Museum
Written on June 3, 2015 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Time: 9:30pm, Parking and Concessions open at 8:30pm. Admission: $5/person, Family of 5/$20, Age 5 and Under FREE. Plot: A newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc. Starring: Ben Stiller, Ricky Gervais, Continue Reading
Kirsten Shockey, “La Fermentista”
Written on June 3, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
There will be a demonstration and book signing, co-sponsored by Griffin Bay Bookstore & the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild on Saturday, June 13 at 4:00 pm at Griffin Bay Bookstore. Creative recipes for fermenting 80 vegetables & herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes. Kirsten Shockey’s Fermented Vegetables is a rousing success in the Continue Reading
Directly Affected
Written on June 3, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Film Screening of “Directly Affected” – a Film about the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Impacts to those in Canada and the San Juan Islands will be discussed with film makers and concerned Islanders. The San Juans Alliance and the Raincoast Conservation Foundation are co-sponsoring a free screening of “Directly Affected” on June 9 at 7 p.m. Continue Reading
Geology Of The San Juan Islands
Written on June 3, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cruising Through Geologic Time In The San Juan Islands Join Friday Harbor Grange #225 and Dr. Don J. Easterbrook for a presentation on his book about island geology. Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Time: 7:00 PM at the Mullis Senior Center This is the most comprehensive book on the geology of the San Juan Islands in Continue Reading
Spirit of the Bird
Written on June 3, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Holistic Health shares this invitation with you.. Join us for this “full-flight” experience to rekindle our kinship with birds, and awaken our bird spirit. This workshop will donate proceeds to two charity organizations – eagerly helping out the people, and in particular, orphans devastated by the recent earthquakes in Nepal. Your participation will Continue Reading