Topic: Around Here
Volunteer Mounted Posse Formation Meeting
Written on May 11, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter from Amy Herdy… Dear San Juan Update, Could you help me get the word out about the following… Sheriff Ron Krebs has given the official green light for a San Juan County volunteer sheriff’s mounted posse. The purpose of the posse (say that fast ten times!) is to help with community outreach Continue Reading
Lynn Danaher Checks in from Polynesia
Written on May 10, 2015 at 11:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lynn Danaher of the Friday Harbor Film Festival sends this update from half way across the Pacific Ocean… Raivavae Research Program May 2015 One of the ways funds are generated to assist with the Friday Harbor Film Festival is by leading expeditions for an adventurous few to remote Polynesia. I took a small group to Continue Reading
Little Spotted Fawns
Written on May 9, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Shona over at Wolf Hollow about all the little fawns out and about these days… Hello I was wondering if you could post this article about fawns. We are receiving calls from people who are worried because they have seen fawns “all on their own”, and we would like to remind people Continue Reading
“Town Hall” meeting on Ferry Reservations
Written on May 9, 2015 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Ferry Advisory Committee and San Juan County Council invite the public to a Reservations “Town Hall” meeting on Lopez Island, Tuesday May 19 from 4pm to 6pm at the Lopez Community Center. WSF representatives will be on hand, along with FAC and County Council members, to present an update on reservations, answer questions, and listen Continue Reading
Moonlight Sinatra
Written on May 8, 2015 at 6:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Jimmy Moe is back for more “Moonlight Sinatra” crooning – ‘Old Blue Eyes’ this Saturday afternoon from at San Juan Vineyards out on Roche Harbor Road, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, and then again on Sunday at the Rumor Mill, 175 First Street, starting at 6:30 pm. Maybe it’s his bright blue eyes, or maybe it’s Continue Reading
Town seeks proposals from graphic artists and videographers to complete two projects.
Written on May 8, 2015 at 1:11 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor is accepting proposals to design a new Town logo and to create an informational video. According to Administrator Duncan Wilson, the Town is seeking an updated logo design that better reflects the creative and vital personality of the community. Over the past several months a committee has been working to Continue Reading
Bill Williams Running for Hospital District Commissioner
Written on May 8, 2015 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
I am announcing my candidacy for the San Juan County Public Hospital District Board election this November. I have been an island resident for fifteen years. Prior to coming to SJI, I spent thirty years managing hospitals, medical and dental clinics, and medical insurance companies, in civilian and military settings. I earned my BS degree Continue Reading
Bald Eagle
Written on May 8, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a couple of beautiful photos of a Bald Eagle that Jim Maya of Maya’s Westside Charters photographed the other day. What a beautiful bird – thanks for sharing Jim!
New Laundromat in Town
Written on May 8, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new laundromat in Town. Actually it’s a rebirth of the old laundromat. Sunshine Laundries has moved into the place right by Brickworks where the old laundromat was. The space has been cleaned up and has all Brand-New equipment – it looks very nice inside. They are not offering dry cleaning as they had before, but rather Continue Reading
FHHS Sailing Team Fundraiser
Written on May 8, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Nigel Oswald inviting you to the Sailing Team fundraiser… I was wondering if you could put a notice on the Update for the High School Sailing team fundraiser next week? I have attached the flyer but the details are as follows: Date: Thursday May 14th, 5.30 PM Location: San Juan Island Continue Reading
Barbara Sharp Running for Hospital District Commissioner
Written on May 7, 2015 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
I have been a full-time island resident since October 2002, and a property owner since 1978. Like many islanders, I came here to visit and was instantly smitten with this special place and fine community. Accordingly, I wish to serve as a Commissioner on the San Juan County Public Hospital District Board to ensure our Continue Reading
Seriously Funny: Humor, Film & Philosophy with Mike Van Quickenborne
Written on May 7, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Van Quickenborne is a Philosophy instructor at Everett Community College, and organizer of the world’s first philosophical film festival, “Philosophy in the Dark.” Can films teach us about philosophy? Is what we feel while watching a film linked to what we learn? Film holds tremendous power to shape the thoughts of audience members. Audience Continue Reading
A Golden Opportunity: Saving one of Washington’s Rarest Plants
Written on May 7, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
One of Washington states rarest plants grows right here on San Juan Island! Interested in learning more? Washington’s Rare Plant Botanist Joe Arnett and Ecologist Dr. Peter Dunwiddie will share their knowledge about the beautiful and mysterious golden paintbrush (Castilleja levisecta). Participants will learn about golden paintbrush ecology, why the plant is so rare, and Continue Reading
FHL Tide Bites
Written on May 7, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The FHL Marine Science Image Gallery: a New Resource for Students and Teachers at All Levels by Ken Sebens and Tim Dwyer Do you need a quality image of a sponge for your next invertebrate zoology lecture? Maybe one of your students needs an algal photo for a class report? Or, perhaps one of Friday Continue Reading
Paul Young Reception
Written on May 7, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Gallery Bienvenu, one of the newest additions to the Friday Harbor art scene, is having a reception for acclaimed Seattle painter, Paul Young on Saturday May 9th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Widely exhibited and collected, Paul’s geometric abstract forms excite the eye with bold colors and confident shapes. In addition to Young’s paintings, which will be Continue Reading
The Triumph of Seeds
Written on May 7, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
An Evening with Local Author Thor Hanson Many of us may not realize it, but we live in a world dependent upon seeds. Take for instance, your morning cup of coffee or the cotton pajamas you wear while sipping it. In his newly released book, The Triumph of Seeds, local award-winning author and biologist Thor Continue Reading
Volunteer Mounted Posse Formation Meeting
Written on May 11, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a letter from Amy Herdy… Dear San Juan Update, Could you help me get the word out about the following… Sheriff Ron Krebs has given the official green light for a San Juan County volunteer sheriff’s mounted posse. The purpose of the posse (say that fast ten times!) is to help with community outreach Continue Reading
Lynn Danaher Checks in from Polynesia
Written on May 10, 2015 at 11:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lynn Danaher of the Friday Harbor Film Festival sends this update from half way across the Pacific Ocean… Raivavae Research Program May 2015 One of the ways funds are generated to assist with the Friday Harbor Film Festival is by leading expeditions for an adventurous few to remote Polynesia. I took a small group to Continue Reading
Little Spotted Fawns
Written on May 9, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Shona over at Wolf Hollow about all the little fawns out and about these days… Hello I was wondering if you could post this article about fawns. We are receiving calls from people who are worried because they have seen fawns “all on their own”, and we would like to remind people Continue Reading
“Town Hall” meeting on Ferry Reservations
Written on May 9, 2015 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Ferry Advisory Committee and San Juan County Council invite the public to a Reservations “Town Hall” meeting on Lopez Island, Tuesday May 19 from 4pm to 6pm at the Lopez Community Center. WSF representatives will be on hand, along with FAC and County Council members, to present an update on reservations, answer questions, and listen Continue Reading
Moonlight Sinatra
Written on May 8, 2015 at 6:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Jimmy Moe is back for more “Moonlight Sinatra” crooning – ‘Old Blue Eyes’ this Saturday afternoon from at San Juan Vineyards out on Roche Harbor Road, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, and then again on Sunday at the Rumor Mill, 175 First Street, starting at 6:30 pm. Maybe it’s his bright blue eyes, or maybe it’s Continue Reading
Town seeks proposals from graphic artists and videographers to complete two projects.
Written on May 8, 2015 at 1:11 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor is accepting proposals to design a new Town logo and to create an informational video. According to Administrator Duncan Wilson, the Town is seeking an updated logo design that better reflects the creative and vital personality of the community. Over the past several months a committee has been working to Continue Reading
Bill Williams Running for Hospital District Commissioner
Written on May 8, 2015 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
I am announcing my candidacy for the San Juan County Public Hospital District Board election this November. I have been an island resident for fifteen years. Prior to coming to SJI, I spent thirty years managing hospitals, medical and dental clinics, and medical insurance companies, in civilian and military settings. I earned my BS degree Continue Reading
Bald Eagle
Written on May 8, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a couple of beautiful photos of a Bald Eagle that Jim Maya of Maya’s Westside Charters photographed the other day. What a beautiful bird – thanks for sharing Jim!
New Laundromat in Town
Written on May 8, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new laundromat in Town. Actually it’s a rebirth of the old laundromat. Sunshine Laundries has moved into the place right by Brickworks where the old laundromat was. The space has been cleaned up and has all Brand-New equipment – it looks very nice inside. They are not offering dry cleaning as they had before, but rather Continue Reading
FHHS Sailing Team Fundraiser
Written on May 8, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Nigel Oswald inviting you to the Sailing Team fundraiser… I was wondering if you could put a notice on the Update for the High School Sailing team fundraiser next week? I have attached the flyer but the details are as follows: Date: Thursday May 14th, 5.30 PM Location: San Juan Island Continue Reading
Barbara Sharp Running for Hospital District Commissioner
Written on May 7, 2015 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
I have been a full-time island resident since October 2002, and a property owner since 1978. Like many islanders, I came here to visit and was instantly smitten with this special place and fine community. Accordingly, I wish to serve as a Commissioner on the San Juan County Public Hospital District Board to ensure our Continue Reading
Seriously Funny: Humor, Film & Philosophy with Mike Van Quickenborne
Written on May 7, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Van Quickenborne is a Philosophy instructor at Everett Community College, and organizer of the world’s first philosophical film festival, “Philosophy in the Dark.” Can films teach us about philosophy? Is what we feel while watching a film linked to what we learn? Film holds tremendous power to shape the thoughts of audience members. Audience Continue Reading
A Golden Opportunity: Saving one of Washington’s Rarest Plants
Written on May 7, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
One of Washington states rarest plants grows right here on San Juan Island! Interested in learning more? Washington’s Rare Plant Botanist Joe Arnett and Ecologist Dr. Peter Dunwiddie will share their knowledge about the beautiful and mysterious golden paintbrush (Castilleja levisecta). Participants will learn about golden paintbrush ecology, why the plant is so rare, and Continue Reading
FHL Tide Bites
Written on May 7, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The FHL Marine Science Image Gallery: a New Resource for Students and Teachers at All Levels by Ken Sebens and Tim Dwyer Do you need a quality image of a sponge for your next invertebrate zoology lecture? Maybe one of your students needs an algal photo for a class report? Or, perhaps one of Friday Continue Reading
Paul Young Reception
Written on May 7, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Gallery Bienvenu, one of the newest additions to the Friday Harbor art scene, is having a reception for acclaimed Seattle painter, Paul Young on Saturday May 9th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Widely exhibited and collected, Paul’s geometric abstract forms excite the eye with bold colors and confident shapes. In addition to Young’s paintings, which will be Continue Reading
The Triumph of Seeds
Written on May 7, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
An Evening with Local Author Thor Hanson Many of us may not realize it, but we live in a world dependent upon seeds. Take for instance, your morning cup of coffee or the cotton pajamas you wear while sipping it. In his newly released book, The Triumph of Seeds, local award-winning author and biologist Thor Continue Reading