Topic: Around Here
Fish Tacos Friday!
Written on May 14, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fish Tacos Friday May 15, at Friday Harbor Ace Hardware, 11-2 pm. $7 suggested donation. Fish for Teeth is still going strong, and is once again bringing the Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Van to Friday Harbor. Fish Tacos are the primary fund raising effort, so please help our cause and enjoy one of these Continue Reading
Animal Shelter Announces New Volunteer Program
Written on May 14, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you’ve always wanted to become a part of the life-saving volunteer program at the animal shelter – now is a great time to get involved! The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced an all-new and very-much improved volunteer program and is looking for people 18 and older to become a part of Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Grange Dance
Written on May 14, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Featuring Craig Wolfe with The Spuds. All are welcome. All dances taught. $10.00 donation appreciated. Saturday, May 16th at the Friday Harbor Grange Hall from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Sponsored by San Juan Island Grange #966
MHI Progress Report
Written on May 13, 2015 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Things are coming along nicely up at the Historical Society’s Museum of History and Industry (MHI). When completed, the MHI will showcase four industries that have had a large impact in shaping the history of the San Juan Islands – Fishing, Logging, Farming and Lime. They plan to have a preview opening of the first two of Continue Reading
Dedication in Honor of Lt. James “Kelly” Patterson
Written on May 13, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The year 2015 is the 50th Anniversary of the beginning of the Vietnam War. Moreover, 2015 has been designated as a time to salute Vietnam veterans. Because of the controversy surrounding the War, many Vietnam vets have been ignored and their service forgotten. In keeping with this nationwide recognition there will be a presentation dedicating Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Chamber Music Festival
Written on May 13, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Artistic Director and Cellist Sasha von Dassow announces the inaugural season of the Friday Harbor Chamber Music Festival, June 26 and 27, 2015. Performances will be at the San Juan Community Theatre in Friday Harbor, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 and $11 for students and are available online through the theatre at http://www.sjctheatre.org/ Festival artists are Continue Reading
Did you notice….
Written on May 13, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you notice that the dates this week up until the 19th are all the same both forwards and backwards? (if you don’t slash and dash). Check this out: 5/12/15 5/13/15 5/14/15 5/15/15 5/16/15 5/17/15 5/18/15 5/19/15 51215 51315 51415 51515 51615 51715 51815 51915 Amaze your friends with this great fun brought to you by Continue Reading
Videos from SJI Prevention Coalition
Written on May 12, 2015 at 3:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition’s Rock Solid Youth Group recently published some Public Safety Announcement videos on YouTube. Fun stuff with important messages that the kids did themselves (with a little bit of help from some grownups). One is about wearing helmets (above) and the other is all about being sure to wear a Continue Reading
Advantage Horsemanship with Scott Purdum
Written on May 12, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Does the name Scott Purdum ring a bell? If you are an avid horse-lover, or have ever watched RFDTV, then you have heard of Scott Purdum’s amazing show, Advantage Horsemanship! The San Juan County Fairgrounds is excited to have Scott himself come all the way from Maryland to lend his horsemanship skills in a two-day Continue Reading
PIMC Fireside Chats: Advance Directives
Written on May 12, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Advance directives for health care topic of free community education program Ross Fewing, director of the Center for Mission at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, will discuss “Advance Directives for End-of-Life Care” on Wednesday, May 20, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in a free, public community education program hosted by PeaceHealth Peace Island Continue Reading
APSFH Volunteer of the Month
Written on May 12, 2015 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has named Ed Sawyer, “Volunteer of the Month” for May. Ed is a favorite among dogs at the animal shelter because he shows up every day, rain or shine, to walk them – and always with treats in his pockets! The board of directors and staff of the Continue Reading
FHFF Tuesday Films: Return of the River
Written on May 11, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Return of the River, the capstone film of the Friday Harbor Film Festival’s 2015 Winter Film Series, is on tap to be screened at the San Juan Island Grange on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. The Friday Harbor Film Festival’s 2014 Audience Choice Award Winner for Favorite Film, Return of the River tells the Continue Reading
Hanging Basket Class
Written on May 11, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has cancelled their hanging basket class previously scheduled for May 16th at 10:00 am. The San Juan Island Garden Club, to make use of the supplies purchased for the class, will have an alternative class. Date: May 16, 2015 Place: 1785 Douglas Road #42 – The Oaks Time: 10:00 AM Instructor: Theresa Hill, Master Continue Reading
School District Thanks IMA for Support
Written on May 11, 2015 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District is grateful for San Juan Islands Museum of Art annual support for the middle school art program According to SJISD Superintendent Rick Thompson, “The San Juan Island School District is very grateful and would like to formally thank the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA) for their annual and Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 11, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Believe me, girls – I’m just as shocked as you are that I’m still here at the animal shelter. It’s been months! Cray-cray, right? I’m by far the prettiest girl here, and I absolutely adore greeting people in the lobby! If I have to watch another, less-attractive cat get adopted I think I’ll just scream. Continue Reading
Island Rec Commissioners say “Thanks!”
Written on May 11, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, On behalf of Island Rec, San Juan Island School District, the Friday Harbor Athletic Association, and the other groups, organizations, and individuals who have worked so hard to fund and develop the new community park on Carter Avenue, we want to thank our island voters for a fantastic turnout and a strong positive Continue Reading
Fish Tacos Friday!
Written on May 14, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fish Tacos Friday May 15, at Friday Harbor Ace Hardware, 11-2 pm. $7 suggested donation. Fish for Teeth is still going strong, and is once again bringing the Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Van to Friday Harbor. Fish Tacos are the primary fund raising effort, so please help our cause and enjoy one of these Continue Reading
Animal Shelter Announces New Volunteer Program
Written on May 14, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you’ve always wanted to become a part of the life-saving volunteer program at the animal shelter – now is a great time to get involved! The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has announced an all-new and very-much improved volunteer program and is looking for people 18 and older to become a part of Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Grange Dance
Written on May 14, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Featuring Craig Wolfe with The Spuds. All are welcome. All dances taught. $10.00 donation appreciated. Saturday, May 16th at the Friday Harbor Grange Hall from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Sponsored by San Juan Island Grange #966
MHI Progress Report
Written on May 13, 2015 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Things are coming along nicely up at the Historical Society’s Museum of History and Industry (MHI). When completed, the MHI will showcase four industries that have had a large impact in shaping the history of the San Juan Islands – Fishing, Logging, Farming and Lime. They plan to have a preview opening of the first two of Continue Reading
Dedication in Honor of Lt. James “Kelly” Patterson
Written on May 13, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The year 2015 is the 50th Anniversary of the beginning of the Vietnam War. Moreover, 2015 has been designated as a time to salute Vietnam veterans. Because of the controversy surrounding the War, many Vietnam vets have been ignored and their service forgotten. In keeping with this nationwide recognition there will be a presentation dedicating Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Chamber Music Festival
Written on May 13, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Artistic Director and Cellist Sasha von Dassow announces the inaugural season of the Friday Harbor Chamber Music Festival, June 26 and 27, 2015. Performances will be at the San Juan Community Theatre in Friday Harbor, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 and $11 for students and are available online through the theatre at http://www.sjctheatre.org/ Festival artists are Continue Reading
Did you notice….
Written on May 13, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you notice that the dates this week up until the 19th are all the same both forwards and backwards? (if you don’t slash and dash). Check this out: 5/12/15 5/13/15 5/14/15 5/15/15 5/16/15 5/17/15 5/18/15 5/19/15 51215 51315 51415 51515 51615 51715 51815 51915 Amaze your friends with this great fun brought to you by Continue Reading
Videos from SJI Prevention Coalition
Written on May 12, 2015 at 3:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition’s Rock Solid Youth Group recently published some Public Safety Announcement videos on YouTube. Fun stuff with important messages that the kids did themselves (with a little bit of help from some grownups). One is about wearing helmets (above) and the other is all about being sure to wear a Continue Reading
Advantage Horsemanship with Scott Purdum
Written on May 12, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Does the name Scott Purdum ring a bell? If you are an avid horse-lover, or have ever watched RFDTV, then you have heard of Scott Purdum’s amazing show, Advantage Horsemanship! The San Juan County Fairgrounds is excited to have Scott himself come all the way from Maryland to lend his horsemanship skills in a two-day Continue Reading
PIMC Fireside Chats: Advance Directives
Written on May 12, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Advance directives for health care topic of free community education program Ross Fewing, director of the Center for Mission at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, will discuss “Advance Directives for End-of-Life Care” on Wednesday, May 20, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in a free, public community education program hosted by PeaceHealth Peace Island Continue Reading
APSFH Volunteer of the Month
Written on May 12, 2015 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has named Ed Sawyer, “Volunteer of the Month” for May. Ed is a favorite among dogs at the animal shelter because he shows up every day, rain or shine, to walk them – and always with treats in his pockets! The board of directors and staff of the Continue Reading
FHFF Tuesday Films: Return of the River
Written on May 11, 2015 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Return of the River, the capstone film of the Friday Harbor Film Festival’s 2015 Winter Film Series, is on tap to be screened at the San Juan Island Grange on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. The Friday Harbor Film Festival’s 2014 Audience Choice Award Winner for Favorite Film, Return of the River tells the Continue Reading
Hanging Basket Class
Written on May 11, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has cancelled their hanging basket class previously scheduled for May 16th at 10:00 am. The San Juan Island Garden Club, to make use of the supplies purchased for the class, will have an alternative class. Date: May 16, 2015 Place: 1785 Douglas Road #42 – The Oaks Time: 10:00 AM Instructor: Theresa Hill, Master Continue Reading
School District Thanks IMA for Support
Written on May 11, 2015 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District is grateful for San Juan Islands Museum of Art annual support for the middle school art program According to SJISD Superintendent Rick Thompson, “The San Juan Island School District is very grateful and would like to formally thank the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA) for their annual and Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 11, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Believe me, girls – I’m just as shocked as you are that I’m still here at the animal shelter. It’s been months! Cray-cray, right? I’m by far the prettiest girl here, and I absolutely adore greeting people in the lobby! If I have to watch another, less-attractive cat get adopted I think I’ll just scream. Continue Reading
Island Rec Commissioners say “Thanks!”
Written on May 11, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, On behalf of Island Rec, San Juan Island School District, the Friday Harbor Athletic Association, and the other groups, organizations, and individuals who have worked so hard to fund and develop the new community park on Carter Avenue, we want to thank our island voters for a fantastic turnout and a strong positive Continue Reading