Topic: Around Here
Cattle Point Road Relocation
Written on May 4, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story and photos by Louise Dustrude… If you hike or bike at American Camp, or if you live at Cape San Juan or Cattle Point Estates, you’ve seen work begin on the relocation of Cattle Point Road through the park. So far it’s a matter of grooming the terrain and saving the topsoil, and they’re Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Laboratories Open House
Written on May 4, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Saturday, May 16, 2015, the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Laboratories will hold its annual Open House. This event offers a splendid opportunity to meet scientists and students at the Labs and check out the research and teaching facilities. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Labs will be open for self-guided tours. Scientists Continue Reading
Gilbert and Sullivan in the San Juans: A 27-year tradition
Written on May 4, 2015 at 4:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Catlin Gabel students present The (Sci-Fi) Mikado The Catlin Gabel School is proud to present a live production of The (Sci-Fi) Mikado, an adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operetta, The Mikado, presented in a futuristic setting. This musical show is free of charge and open to the public. The production takes place at four Continue Reading
May Day at Stillpoint
Written on May 3, 2015 at 5:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Stillpoint School shares this photo of the May Day Maypole. Thanks for sharing!
Silver Lining
Written on May 3, 2015 at 5:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dramatic skies, and clouds with a silver lining one recent late afternoon at American Camp.
Real Estate News
Written on May 2, 2015 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonsen has the first quarter results for real estate transactions to share with you… The first quarter results for San Juan Island were very exciting, as the real estate dollar volume was up 36% from the same three month period in 2014. The number of transactions was 50 which is down 8%. This Continue Reading
Elevator at County Courthouse Out of Service
Written on May 2, 2015 at 5:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
The elevator at the San Juan County Courthouse is out of service for repair and refitting. The target date for completion is May 18, though there is hope work may be completed sooner. Offices affected include courts and the County Clerk. People who need assistance with stairs should contact the office they need to access Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Summer Flower Baskets!
Written on May 1, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you’ve ever wondered where those beautiful downtown flower baskets come from, they come in part from our very own SJI Garden Club! They’ve just voted to give another $500 to the cause this year and if you want to help contribute to beautifying the town and your garden at the same time, consider buying Continue Reading
Visitor Dollars Support Places Locals Love
Written on May 1, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Barbara Marrett at the Visitor’s Bureau has this to share about island visitors… Do you like to travel? Where do you like to travel? Well, for thousands of people, the San Juan Islands are their destination of choice and these visitors spent $193.2 million (projected) last year in San Juan County, a significant spending increase Continue Reading
Request for Salmon Recovery Project Proposals
Written on May 1, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) 2015 grant cycle. Private citizens, non-profit organizations, local, state, and tribal governments, and special districts are invited to apply for funding through the SRFB Lead Entity process for salmon recovery. Projects must be Continue Reading
Broadband News from Rock Island
Written on May 1, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from Rock Island… High-Speed Broadband is happening in San Juan County Find out more & show your support! OPALCO’s 78th Annual Meeting sets sail this Saturday, May 2 on the Washington State Ferry With the introduction of real high-speed broadband to the islands, your continued support matters. We currently have 10 neighborhoods Continue Reading
Beer and Cheese
Written on May 1, 2015 at 5:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
This looks like a fun event happening down at the cheese shop tonight. Here’s Richard the cheesemonger with the details… Beer and Cheese? What a concept! Celebrate May Day with San Juan Island Cheese and special guest Island Hoppin’ Brewery from Orcas Island. Four impressive beers will be paired with four delicious artisan cheeses. Also, Continue Reading
Up Next at IMA: Spineless
Written on April 30, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spineless: Portraits of Marine Invertebrates by Susan Middleton See huge spellbinding images of octopuses and jellyfish in the San Juan Islands Museum of Art summer exhibition by acclaimed San Francisco wildlife photographer Susan Middleton. In astoundingly detailed photographs from her book Spineless: Portraits of Marine Invertebrates, the Backbone of Life, published in 2014 by Abrams Continue Reading
Fitness for Youth Auction
Written on April 30, 2015 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Jafet Soto about an upcoming auction to benefit the high school’s weight room… Help Friday Harbor High School’s athletic programs! The high school’s weight room is in need of new machines and repairs to old ones. In order to fix this issue, students Jafet Soto and Nick Armstrong are hosting a Continue Reading
Whale Museum Says Thanks
Written on April 30, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thanks for a Wonderful “Greeting Ceremony” Event Wow! Not only was The Whale Museum’s 9th annual “Greeting Ceremony” event a lot of fun, it raised much needed funds for our exhibits and facility. Our heartfelt thanks are expressed to everyone who helped make this such a successful event. Our deep appreciation goes to our committee Continue Reading
Reservations About Ferry Reservations
Written on April 30, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s not late breaking news that not everyone is ecstatic about the new Ferries Reservations System. Here’s long time islander Lisa Guard with her opinion on it… Good morning, I am a native of San Juan Island, I have lived in Friday Harbor all of my life and happily accepted my toll road as a Continue Reading
Cattle Point Road Relocation
Written on May 4, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Story and photos by Louise Dustrude… If you hike or bike at American Camp, or if you live at Cape San Juan or Cattle Point Estates, you’ve seen work begin on the relocation of Cattle Point Road through the park. So far it’s a matter of grooming the terrain and saving the topsoil, and they’re Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Laboratories Open House
Written on May 4, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Saturday, May 16, 2015, the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Laboratories will hold its annual Open House. This event offers a splendid opportunity to meet scientists and students at the Labs and check out the research and teaching facilities. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Labs will be open for self-guided tours. Scientists Continue Reading
Gilbert and Sullivan in the San Juans: A 27-year tradition
Written on May 4, 2015 at 4:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Catlin Gabel students present The (Sci-Fi) Mikado The Catlin Gabel School is proud to present a live production of The (Sci-Fi) Mikado, an adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operetta, The Mikado, presented in a futuristic setting. This musical show is free of charge and open to the public. The production takes place at four Continue Reading
May Day at Stillpoint
Written on May 3, 2015 at 5:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Stillpoint School shares this photo of the May Day Maypole. Thanks for sharing!
Silver Lining
Written on May 3, 2015 at 5:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dramatic skies, and clouds with a silver lining one recent late afternoon at American Camp.
Real Estate News
Written on May 2, 2015 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonsen has the first quarter results for real estate transactions to share with you… The first quarter results for San Juan Island were very exciting, as the real estate dollar volume was up 36% from the same three month period in 2014. The number of transactions was 50 which is down 8%. This Continue Reading
Elevator at County Courthouse Out of Service
Written on May 2, 2015 at 5:06 am, by Tim Dustrude
The elevator at the San Juan County Courthouse is out of service for repair and refitting. The target date for completion is May 18, though there is hope work may be completed sooner. Offices affected include courts and the County Clerk. People who need assistance with stairs should contact the office they need to access Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Summer Flower Baskets!
Written on May 1, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you’ve ever wondered where those beautiful downtown flower baskets come from, they come in part from our very own SJI Garden Club! They’ve just voted to give another $500 to the cause this year and if you want to help contribute to beautifying the town and your garden at the same time, consider buying Continue Reading
Visitor Dollars Support Places Locals Love
Written on May 1, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Barbara Marrett at the Visitor’s Bureau has this to share about island visitors… Do you like to travel? Where do you like to travel? Well, for thousands of people, the San Juan Islands are their destination of choice and these visitors spent $193.2 million (projected) last year in San Juan County, a significant spending increase Continue Reading
Request for Salmon Recovery Project Proposals
Written on May 1, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Lead Entity for Salmon Recovery is requesting salmon recovery project proposals for the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) 2015 grant cycle. Private citizens, non-profit organizations, local, state, and tribal governments, and special districts are invited to apply for funding through the SRFB Lead Entity process for salmon recovery. Projects must be Continue Reading
Broadband News from Rock Island
Written on May 1, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from Rock Island… High-Speed Broadband is happening in San Juan County Find out more & show your support! OPALCO’s 78th Annual Meeting sets sail this Saturday, May 2 on the Washington State Ferry With the introduction of real high-speed broadband to the islands, your continued support matters. We currently have 10 neighborhoods Continue Reading
Beer and Cheese
Written on May 1, 2015 at 5:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
This looks like a fun event happening down at the cheese shop tonight. Here’s Richard the cheesemonger with the details… Beer and Cheese? What a concept! Celebrate May Day with San Juan Island Cheese and special guest Island Hoppin’ Brewery from Orcas Island. Four impressive beers will be paired with four delicious artisan cheeses. Also, Continue Reading
Up Next at IMA: Spineless
Written on April 30, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spineless: Portraits of Marine Invertebrates by Susan Middleton See huge spellbinding images of octopuses and jellyfish in the San Juan Islands Museum of Art summer exhibition by acclaimed San Francisco wildlife photographer Susan Middleton. In astoundingly detailed photographs from her book Spineless: Portraits of Marine Invertebrates, the Backbone of Life, published in 2014 by Abrams Continue Reading
Fitness for Youth Auction
Written on April 30, 2015 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Jafet Soto about an upcoming auction to benefit the high school’s weight room… Help Friday Harbor High School’s athletic programs! The high school’s weight room is in need of new machines and repairs to old ones. In order to fix this issue, students Jafet Soto and Nick Armstrong are hosting a Continue Reading
Whale Museum Says Thanks
Written on April 30, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thanks for a Wonderful “Greeting Ceremony” Event Wow! Not only was The Whale Museum’s 9th annual “Greeting Ceremony” event a lot of fun, it raised much needed funds for our exhibits and facility. Our heartfelt thanks are expressed to everyone who helped make this such a successful event. Our deep appreciation goes to our committee Continue Reading
Reservations About Ferry Reservations
Written on April 30, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s not late breaking news that not everyone is ecstatic about the new Ferries Reservations System. Here’s long time islander Lisa Guard with her opinion on it… Good morning, I am a native of San Juan Island, I have lived in Friday Harbor all of my life and happily accepted my toll road as a Continue Reading