Topic: Around Here
The Conscientious Projector
Written on May 18, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rob Simpson sends over this note about tonight’s Conscientious Projector show at the library… Most of us on the island are very aware of the escalating stresses to our environment. But tonight’s film (7:00 PM at the library) seems to be stressing out our most respected environmental organizations. Why? Not because it is pro-pollution. (Who Continue Reading
OPALCO Tree Trimming
Written on May 18, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tree Trimming Crews at Work to Clear Utility Right of Way OPALCO maintains the clearance between trees and shrubs and our power lines on a regular schedule. It’s that time of year again. Professional tree trimming crews will be making their rounds beginning the week of May 18th. Please look for the crews along our Continue Reading
Islanders Bank Shred Event
Written on May 18, 2015 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Save the date for the Shred Event You’re invited to our FREE Community Shred Event in the Islanders Bank parking lot on Friday, May 22nd, 2015 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm or until shred truck is full. Paper documents will be destroyed for FREE. Watch as it is shredded live by our secure vendor. Donations for Continue Reading
August Primary
Written on May 18, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The filing period for the off-year election ended Friday, except that if no one signed up for a particular office there will be an extended three-day filing this week. We vote in odd-numbered years for the smaller, more local offices — and in even-numbered years for county, state, and national offices. There will be a Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 18, 2015 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
I’m Benji, and as you can see from the photo, I love to snuggle. Of course, I would prefer having my own somebody to snuggle with, but for now, this cozy bed will have to do. Aside from cuddling, I also enjoy guided meditation, espionage, fine dining, re-runs of The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Continue Reading
Island Stage Left presents: Cymbeline
Written on May 16, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hang out the banners – it’s Island Stage Left’s seventeenth season and “Shakespeare Under the Stars” is on its way with “Cymbeline”! Once upon a time… “Cymbeline” a Shakespearean folktale, set in an ancient kingdom, complete with a wicked stepmother, her doltish son, a beautiful sleeping princess, an evil suitor, deadly potions, true love and Continue Reading
Gertrude Kreps Kinnaman
Written on May 15, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Gertrude Evelyn Maude Kreps Kinnaman passed away peacefully May 1, 2015. She was 101 years young. Gertrude’s strong-willed, unfailing character was one of love and grace, coupled with an abundant sense of humor and pure devotion to her Lord. Family always came first for our matriarch. She was born Nov. 16, 1913 to Jennie and Continue Reading
Write Doe Bay
Written on May 15, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
A note from San Juan Update editor emeritus Ian Byington: Whoa! I can’t believe it! There are still a few spots open in the Write Doe Bay writers’ workshop over the weekend of May 29-31. Directed by San Juan Island’s Jennifer Beck Furber, Kerry Andrews, and Casey Sjogren, I’ve heard nothing but great (and inspiring!) Continue Reading
TEDx San Juan Island
Written on May 15, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Affect / Effect One hundred of San Juan Island’s most impassioned TEDx enthusiasts will come together on Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 10am-4pm for a day of networking and dialogue around the theme Affect / Effect. The event will take place in the Friday Harbor Middle School Auditorium on Blair Street. The conference is built Continue Reading
E.T. at the Drive In Friday
Written on May 15, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Load up the car for a Drive-In THIS Friday, May 15th, at the Fairgrounds! Movie 9:20 pm, parking at 8:15 pm. Admission: $5/person, Family of 5/$20, Age 5 & under FREE. Like us on Facebook; www.sjcfair.org.
Trail Closed Temporarily – Now Reopened
Written on May 15, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
A large tree which had fallen over the gully part of the trail, and presented a possible danger to people trying to pass has been removed and the trail is now reopened. Here’s more from the SJI Trails Committee… The trail on Friday Harbor Airport property — part of the six-mile-long American Camp Trail from Continue Reading
Wolverine Spring Playoff Update
Written on May 14, 2015 at 4:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Ed. Note – Schedule for Saturday, May 16 Baseball has been corrected – Here’s the latest from FHHS Athletic Director Rod Turnbull. It starts off with Girls Tennis, click the “Read More” link to see updates on Golf, Baseball, Track and Fastpitch… Girls Tennis – Our Girls Tennis team will begin post season play on Continue Reading
The Art of Ray Glantz and Jan Murphy
Written on May 14, 2015 at 11:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation from Jan Murphy for her art show opening at Lavendera this weekend… Hope you can join Ray Glantz and I this Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 for the opening and reception of our show at Lavendera Day Spa! You will be able to enjoy refreshments and meet the artists. The show runs Continue Reading
New Artistic Director at SJCT
Written on May 14, 2015 at 11:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Actor, director and playwright Bobby Ryan has joined San Juan Community Theatre as Artistic Director. Ryan began his work at the Theatre on May 4 while outgoing Artistic Director Susan Williams finished up her final week (Williams announced her resignation earlier this year, saying she wants to focus her energies more on her family, painting, Continue Reading
Jeri’s earns Civic Pride Award
Written on May 14, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor recognizes owners of Sundries Court Sundries Court owners Penelope and Donald Torkington and previous owner Scott Boden continue to earn kudos for their extensive two story renovation of the former Jeri’s Spring Street Center—this time with formal recognition from the Town of Friday Harbor. The Town has awarded the Torkingtons and Continue Reading
9 to 5 Opens this Week
Written on May 14, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
“What a Way to Make a Living!” It’s 1979 and the workplace is bustling with typewriters, xerox machines, secretaries and chauvinistic bosses. Welcome to 9 to 5: The Musical, Dolly Parton’s Broadway hit based on the movie of the same name. The play opens THIS Friday, May 15 at 7:30 pm at San Juan Community Theatre and Continue Reading
The Conscientious Projector
Written on May 18, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rob Simpson sends over this note about tonight’s Conscientious Projector show at the library… Most of us on the island are very aware of the escalating stresses to our environment. But tonight’s film (7:00 PM at the library) seems to be stressing out our most respected environmental organizations. Why? Not because it is pro-pollution. (Who Continue Reading
OPALCO Tree Trimming
Written on May 18, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tree Trimming Crews at Work to Clear Utility Right of Way OPALCO maintains the clearance between trees and shrubs and our power lines on a regular schedule. It’s that time of year again. Professional tree trimming crews will be making their rounds beginning the week of May 18th. Please look for the crews along our Continue Reading
Islanders Bank Shred Event
Written on May 18, 2015 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Save the date for the Shred Event You’re invited to our FREE Community Shred Event in the Islanders Bank parking lot on Friday, May 22nd, 2015 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm or until shred truck is full. Paper documents will be destroyed for FREE. Watch as it is shredded live by our secure vendor. Donations for Continue Reading
August Primary
Written on May 18, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The filing period for the off-year election ended Friday, except that if no one signed up for a particular office there will be an extended three-day filing this week. We vote in odd-numbered years for the smaller, more local offices — and in even-numbered years for county, state, and national offices. There will be a Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 18, 2015 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
I’m Benji, and as you can see from the photo, I love to snuggle. Of course, I would prefer having my own somebody to snuggle with, but for now, this cozy bed will have to do. Aside from cuddling, I also enjoy guided meditation, espionage, fine dining, re-runs of The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Continue Reading
Island Stage Left presents: Cymbeline
Written on May 16, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hang out the banners – it’s Island Stage Left’s seventeenth season and “Shakespeare Under the Stars” is on its way with “Cymbeline”! Once upon a time… “Cymbeline” a Shakespearean folktale, set in an ancient kingdom, complete with a wicked stepmother, her doltish son, a beautiful sleeping princess, an evil suitor, deadly potions, true love and Continue Reading
Gertrude Kreps Kinnaman
Written on May 15, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Gertrude Evelyn Maude Kreps Kinnaman passed away peacefully May 1, 2015. She was 101 years young. Gertrude’s strong-willed, unfailing character was one of love and grace, coupled with an abundant sense of humor and pure devotion to her Lord. Family always came first for our matriarch. She was born Nov. 16, 1913 to Jennie and Continue Reading
Write Doe Bay
Written on May 15, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
A note from San Juan Update editor emeritus Ian Byington: Whoa! I can’t believe it! There are still a few spots open in the Write Doe Bay writers’ workshop over the weekend of May 29-31. Directed by San Juan Island’s Jennifer Beck Furber, Kerry Andrews, and Casey Sjogren, I’ve heard nothing but great (and inspiring!) Continue Reading
TEDx San Juan Island
Written on May 15, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Affect / Effect One hundred of San Juan Island’s most impassioned TEDx enthusiasts will come together on Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 10am-4pm for a day of networking and dialogue around the theme Affect / Effect. The event will take place in the Friday Harbor Middle School Auditorium on Blair Street. The conference is built Continue Reading
E.T. at the Drive In Friday
Written on May 15, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Load up the car for a Drive-In THIS Friday, May 15th, at the Fairgrounds! Movie 9:20 pm, parking at 8:15 pm. Admission: $5/person, Family of 5/$20, Age 5 & under FREE. Like us on Facebook; www.sjcfair.org.
Trail Closed Temporarily – Now Reopened
Written on May 15, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
A large tree which had fallen over the gully part of the trail, and presented a possible danger to people trying to pass has been removed and the trail is now reopened. Here’s more from the SJI Trails Committee… The trail on Friday Harbor Airport property — part of the six-mile-long American Camp Trail from Continue Reading
Wolverine Spring Playoff Update
Written on May 14, 2015 at 4:27 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Ed. Note – Schedule for Saturday, May 16 Baseball has been corrected – Here’s the latest from FHHS Athletic Director Rod Turnbull. It starts off with Girls Tennis, click the “Read More” link to see updates on Golf, Baseball, Track and Fastpitch… Girls Tennis – Our Girls Tennis team will begin post season play on Continue Reading
The Art of Ray Glantz and Jan Murphy
Written on May 14, 2015 at 11:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation from Jan Murphy for her art show opening at Lavendera this weekend… Hope you can join Ray Glantz and I this Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 for the opening and reception of our show at Lavendera Day Spa! You will be able to enjoy refreshments and meet the artists. The show runs Continue Reading
New Artistic Director at SJCT
Written on May 14, 2015 at 11:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Actor, director and playwright Bobby Ryan has joined San Juan Community Theatre as Artistic Director. Ryan began his work at the Theatre on May 4 while outgoing Artistic Director Susan Williams finished up her final week (Williams announced her resignation earlier this year, saying she wants to focus her energies more on her family, painting, Continue Reading
Jeri’s earns Civic Pride Award
Written on May 14, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town of Friday Harbor recognizes owners of Sundries Court Sundries Court owners Penelope and Donald Torkington and previous owner Scott Boden continue to earn kudos for their extensive two story renovation of the former Jeri’s Spring Street Center—this time with formal recognition from the Town of Friday Harbor. The Town has awarded the Torkingtons and Continue Reading
9 to 5 Opens this Week
Written on May 14, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
“What a Way to Make a Living!” It’s 1979 and the workplace is bustling with typewriters, xerox machines, secretaries and chauvinistic bosses. Welcome to 9 to 5: The Musical, Dolly Parton’s Broadway hit based on the movie of the same name. The play opens THIS Friday, May 15 at 7:30 pm at San Juan Community Theatre and Continue Reading