Topic: Around Here
Isabel Wins Scholarship
Written on April 24, 2015 at 1:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Teen Earns Scholarship from Association of Washington Cities The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce that their nominee for a Quality Communities Scholarship has been selected for that honor. Friday Harbor High School senior Isabel Gabriel is one of six students from around the state of Washington to receive a scholarship Continue Reading
Pop-Up Show at WaterWorks
Written on April 24, 2015 at 1:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
WaterWorks Gallery is pleased to present as the first show of the year, the recent collection of new oil paintings from Friday Harbor resident, Debbie Daniels. This painter of portraits, has a very detailed almost photo-realistic feel to the paintings. In this collection of work, Debbie is intently looking, examining creatures that live in our Continue Reading
New Leadership at Island Rec
Written on April 24, 2015 at 10:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
After fifteen very successful years as the Director of Island Rec, Sally Thomsen has announced that she is resigning her position effective June 5, 2015. While acknowledging that her decision to resign was very difficult, Sally has expressed that she is delighted and excited to join her husband, Tim Thomsen, in the operations of his Continue Reading
Eagle U-Turn
Written on April 24, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes shares this awesome photo he shot this past week. Great shot Kevin, thanks for sharing!
Community Arts in the Park
Written on April 24, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island National Historical Park, in partnership with the San Juan County Land Bank, is once again hosting the Community Arts in the Park competition with entries accepted between May 11th and 15th, announced project coordinator Park Ranger Raena Parsons. This year’s theme is Wildflowers & Birds of the San Juan Islands. Entries may be Continue Reading
Part-Time Help Needed
Written on April 24, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paideia school is looking for some help – maybe it’s you? Are you a retired teacher who misses interacting with young, inquiring minds? Are you a history or Latin enthusiast with a gift for connecting with youth? Paideia Classical School may have a position for you. We seek to hire part-time and/or a full-time middle Continue Reading
Agnetta Wilhelmina Felthous
Written on April 24, 2015 at 12:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Agnetta Wilhelmina Felthous passed away from natural causes on April 17, 2015 at the age of 94. She was born on March 26, 1921 in Seattle, Washington to Ole and Anna Blindheim. She was raised in north Seattle and graduated from Lincoln High School. Talented in piano and accordion, she and her brother Alvin were Continue Reading
NPS Tourism Report
Written on April 23, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tourism to San Juan Island NHP creates more than $15 million in Economic Benefits Report shows visitor spending supports 204 jobs in local economy A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 268,946 visitors to San Juan Island National Historical Park in 2014 spent $15, 083,000.40 in communities near the park. That spending supported Continue Reading
FHL Tide Bites: “Touch Tank Moved”
Written on April 23, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
We moved the ‘touch tank’ from under the stairs in the Fernald building at Friday Harbor Labs! Story by Pema Kitaeff Most visitors to FHL – whether they’re here for a year or an hour – are enamored with what we often call the “touch” or “pet” tank under the stairs in the Fernald building. Continue Reading
Speak Up on Mitchell Hill Management Plan
Written on April 23, 2015 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation for you from Jason Gunter to make your voice heard with regard to Mitchell Hill trails… Hey Tim, Just wanted to pass along there is a public meeting on April 28th for user groups to make comments on the Mitchell Hill management plan. This is important for many reasons. Firstly there is Continue Reading
Island Rec Adult Co-Ed Softball
Written on April 23, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The crack of the bat, the pop of a mitt, the Umpire calling “YOU’RE OUT!” Summer Softball is just around the corner. Register your team now for the Island Rec adult co-ed softball league. This slow pitch league plays games on Tuesdays from June through August. Register your team by May 7, $433.00. Mandatory Captains Continue Reading
Have you seen the Sharp-tailed Snake?
Written on April 22, 2015 at 4:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This very rare snake was only recently discovered on Orcas Island, with a FIRST SIGHTING EVER last year on San Juan Island! Now, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the SJC Land Bank, and SJI National Historical Park invite YOU to help us search for this docile and elusive little snake as landowners and Continue Reading
BioBlitz Bird Fair for Kids
Written on April 22, 2015 at 3:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Join Park Education Specialist Raena Parsons, San Juan County Land Bank Volunteer Outreach Coordinator Tanja Williamson, and Wolf Hollow Education Coordinator Shona Aitken for bird-filled fun! Check out bird specimens from Seattle’s Burke Museum, make bird related crafts, and play bird games! Games Art Projects Bird Specimens Photo Booth Refreshments Friday, April 24, 2015 11:00 Continue Reading
Reservations Update
Written on April 22, 2015 at 3:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
WSF improves technology to handle summer ferry reservations San Juan Island reservations will be made available starting April 28 A team of information technology specialists determined the Washington State Ferries’ online vehicle reservations system stopped working last Tuesday, April 14, because it was unable handle the large volume of customers that attempted to make summer Continue Reading
Letters on Island Rec Levy
Written on April 22, 2015 at 3:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Several islanders have written letters about Island Rec, and asking you to vote YES or NO for renewing the Island Rec levy in the upcoming April election. This post will be updated as new letters come in. Click below to see what they have to say: Asking for “Yes” votes: Shannon Plummer Victoria Compton Carrie Lacher Continue Reading
Griffin Bay Books Author Event: John Geyman
Written on April 22, 2015 at 3:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
If you follow the news about the Affordable Care Act, and are anxious to hear what a well-known local doctor has to say about providing Americans with comprehensive health care, come and join us at Griffin Bay Bookstore on Saturday, April 25, 7:00 pm for a reading and discussion of Dr. John Geyman’s latest book: Continue Reading
Isabel Wins Scholarship
Written on April 24, 2015 at 1:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Teen Earns Scholarship from Association of Washington Cities The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce that their nominee for a Quality Communities Scholarship has been selected for that honor. Friday Harbor High School senior Isabel Gabriel is one of six students from around the state of Washington to receive a scholarship Continue Reading
Pop-Up Show at WaterWorks
Written on April 24, 2015 at 1:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
WaterWorks Gallery is pleased to present as the first show of the year, the recent collection of new oil paintings from Friday Harbor resident, Debbie Daniels. This painter of portraits, has a very detailed almost photo-realistic feel to the paintings. In this collection of work, Debbie is intently looking, examining creatures that live in our Continue Reading
New Leadership at Island Rec
Written on April 24, 2015 at 10:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
After fifteen very successful years as the Director of Island Rec, Sally Thomsen has announced that she is resigning her position effective June 5, 2015. While acknowledging that her decision to resign was very difficult, Sally has expressed that she is delighted and excited to join her husband, Tim Thomsen, in the operations of his Continue Reading
Eagle U-Turn
Written on April 24, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes shares this awesome photo he shot this past week. Great shot Kevin, thanks for sharing!
Community Arts in the Park
Written on April 24, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island National Historical Park, in partnership with the San Juan County Land Bank, is once again hosting the Community Arts in the Park competition with entries accepted between May 11th and 15th, announced project coordinator Park Ranger Raena Parsons. This year’s theme is Wildflowers & Birds of the San Juan Islands. Entries may be Continue Reading
Part-Time Help Needed
Written on April 24, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Paideia school is looking for some help – maybe it’s you? Are you a retired teacher who misses interacting with young, inquiring minds? Are you a history or Latin enthusiast with a gift for connecting with youth? Paideia Classical School may have a position for you. We seek to hire part-time and/or a full-time middle Continue Reading
Agnetta Wilhelmina Felthous
Written on April 24, 2015 at 12:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Agnetta Wilhelmina Felthous passed away from natural causes on April 17, 2015 at the age of 94. She was born on March 26, 1921 in Seattle, Washington to Ole and Anna Blindheim. She was raised in north Seattle and graduated from Lincoln High School. Talented in piano and accordion, she and her brother Alvin were Continue Reading
NPS Tourism Report
Written on April 23, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tourism to San Juan Island NHP creates more than $15 million in Economic Benefits Report shows visitor spending supports 204 jobs in local economy A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 268,946 visitors to San Juan Island National Historical Park in 2014 spent $15, 083,000.40 in communities near the park. That spending supported Continue Reading
FHL Tide Bites: “Touch Tank Moved”
Written on April 23, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
We moved the ‘touch tank’ from under the stairs in the Fernald building at Friday Harbor Labs! Story by Pema Kitaeff Most visitors to FHL – whether they’re here for a year or an hour – are enamored with what we often call the “touch” or “pet” tank under the stairs in the Fernald building. Continue Reading
Speak Up on Mitchell Hill Management Plan
Written on April 23, 2015 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation for you from Jason Gunter to make your voice heard with regard to Mitchell Hill trails… Hey Tim, Just wanted to pass along there is a public meeting on April 28th for user groups to make comments on the Mitchell Hill management plan. This is important for many reasons. Firstly there is Continue Reading
Island Rec Adult Co-Ed Softball
Written on April 23, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The crack of the bat, the pop of a mitt, the Umpire calling “YOU’RE OUT!” Summer Softball is just around the corner. Register your team now for the Island Rec adult co-ed softball league. This slow pitch league plays games on Tuesdays from June through August. Register your team by May 7, $433.00. Mandatory Captains Continue Reading
Have you seen the Sharp-tailed Snake?
Written on April 22, 2015 at 4:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This very rare snake was only recently discovered on Orcas Island, with a FIRST SIGHTING EVER last year on San Juan Island! Now, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the SJC Land Bank, and SJI National Historical Park invite YOU to help us search for this docile and elusive little snake as landowners and Continue Reading
BioBlitz Bird Fair for Kids
Written on April 22, 2015 at 3:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Join Park Education Specialist Raena Parsons, San Juan County Land Bank Volunteer Outreach Coordinator Tanja Williamson, and Wolf Hollow Education Coordinator Shona Aitken for bird-filled fun! Check out bird specimens from Seattle’s Burke Museum, make bird related crafts, and play bird games! Games Art Projects Bird Specimens Photo Booth Refreshments Friday, April 24, 2015 11:00 Continue Reading
Reservations Update
Written on April 22, 2015 at 3:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
WSF improves technology to handle summer ferry reservations San Juan Island reservations will be made available starting April 28 A team of information technology specialists determined the Washington State Ferries’ online vehicle reservations system stopped working last Tuesday, April 14, because it was unable handle the large volume of customers that attempted to make summer Continue Reading
Letters on Island Rec Levy
Written on April 22, 2015 at 3:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Several islanders have written letters about Island Rec, and asking you to vote YES or NO for renewing the Island Rec levy in the upcoming April election. This post will be updated as new letters come in. Click below to see what they have to say: Asking for “Yes” votes: Shannon Plummer Victoria Compton Carrie Lacher Continue Reading
Griffin Bay Books Author Event: John Geyman
Written on April 22, 2015 at 3:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
If you follow the news about the Affordable Care Act, and are anxious to hear what a well-known local doctor has to say about providing Americans with comprehensive health care, come and join us at Griffin Bay Bookstore on Saturday, April 25, 7:00 pm for a reading and discussion of Dr. John Geyman’s latest book: Continue Reading