Topic: Around Here
Pet of the Week
Written on March 30, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
My name is Pat and you might say I’m the Barry White of the cat world. You know, “Can’t get enough of your love, baby….?” That’s me. I’ve been here at the animal shelter for over three years. I showed up as a stray and was very frightened of people at first… but as I’ve Continue Reading
Kindergarten Round Up
Written on March 30, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kindergarten registration will be held on Wednesday April 15th and Thursday April 16th. Please call Friday Harbor Elementary at 378-5209 for an appointment. What do you need for Kindergarten registration? One special little boy or girl who is five years old on or before August 31, 2015 Child’s immunization record (note: child cannot start school Continue Reading
Islands of Hope
Written on March 28, 2015 at 7:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Islands of Hope – 2015 Relay for Life – Cancer Fundraiser Mark your calendar right now. San Juan County Relay for Life is gearing up for a fun-filled event. When: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 6:00 PM Where: Brickworks, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island What: A fundraiser to help find a cure for cancer and Continue Reading
3 for 4
Written on March 28, 2015 at 7:10 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Scott Hale over at Islands’ Inn would love it if you would click to vote them Best Luxury Hotel in the Northwest. Here he is with the details… Hello Tim, Can you help spread the word?! – Vote: Best INN the Northwest! The Island Inn at 123 West is nominated once again for BEST Luxury Hotel Continue Reading
Ferry Tacoma returns to service on March 28
Written on March 27, 2015 at 1:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from WSF… Following two weeks of sea trials, and approval from the U.S. Coast Guard, the Tacoma returns to work on the Seattle/Bainbridge Island route starting early in the morning of March 28. In late-July 2014, the Tacoma lost power and suffered significant damage to its electrical switchboard system transiting from Seattle to Bainbridge Island. Ferry Continue Reading
“Every 15 Minutes” Program Returns
Written on March 27, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
One person dies nationally, every fifteen minutes, in a drug or alcohol related auto crash. Every 15 Minutes is a nationally recognized program that creates increased community awareness and action to reduce alcohol and drug related incidents and deaths. On April 21 and 22 , the fourth Every 15 Minutes program will be held in Continue Reading
IMA Artist Workshop: 3-D Design With Gourds with Dona Reed
Written on March 27, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In this workshop, we will begin by discussing the elements of art that make a good 3-D design. Each student will learn how to make a template to create repetition around the gourd. Techniques of wood burning, engraving, staining, painting and embellishment will be discussed to will help each student complete their finished piece. Dona Continue Reading
Writing Our History
Written on March 27, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations Elizabeth Anderson and the Writing Our History Project for this fabulous essay on the history of the San Juan County Land Bank. More people, events and county institutions need to be documented and their stories told. Contact sstrehlou [@] fridayharbor [.] org to find out how you can support the Writing Our History Project.
Upcoming Easter Egg Hunt
Written on March 27, 2015 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Firefighters Association is pleased to announce they will be holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, at Jackson Beach. The engine horn will blow at 1:00 pm to start the hunt. Children ages 0-12 are welcome to participate. There are prizes for everyone and tons of Continue Reading
Fairytale Fun in Middle School Play
Written on March 26, 2015 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island teens bring to life a delightful and humorous blending of favorite children’s stories in A Walk in the Woods, performed at San Juan Community Theatre THIS Friday and Saturday, March 27-28 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 29 at 2:00 p.m. Written by Debbie Metzler and directed by Jenni Merritt, the play makes some Continue Reading
Griffin Bay Author Event
Written on March 26, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore is excited to present the authors Audrey DeLella Benedict & Joseph K. Gaydos and their new book about our inland waters: The Salish Sea: Jewel of the Pacific Northwest, The authors will talk about their book, and show many stunning slides of our local fauna, geology, and watery surroundings. Don’t miss this Continue Reading
Inventor’s Workshop
Written on March 26, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers inventors’ workshop in partnership with the NWIRC Entrepreneurs with inventions in all stages of product development are invited to a dynamic full-day workshop on getting products from idea to market. The workshop will be presented by the San Juan County Economic Development Council in partnership with the Northwest Innovation Resource Center, on Wednesday, Continue Reading
County Cooperates on Broadband Deployment in Eastsound
Written on March 26, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County is allowing Rock Island Communications to install fiber optic cable in the conduit associated with the County’s Eastsound Village streetlight project. “Co-locating our fiber optic cable in the streetlight conduit will save businesses located in Eastsound Village a great deal on connection costs,” said Gerry Lawlor, Rock Island’s Executive Vice President. “And, Continue Reading
2015 Community Needs Task Force
Written on March 26, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – this is happening on Monday… Many of you will remember the major undertaking of the Community Foundation back in 2008-2009 when our island was hit so hard by the economic downturn of those couple years. At that time, we convened a multitude of organizations and individuals to determine what the most critical Continue Reading
Frogs, Newts and Salamanders
Written on March 26, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Not a recipe for a witch’s potion, but tiny amphibians that might be living in your garden!! We are lucky to live in an area where these amazing little animals are still relatively abundant, but they are very sensitive and face many threats. Come learn why they are important and what we can do to Continue Reading
Pilots Donate $500 for Field Trip
Written on March 25, 2015 at 4:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Pilot’s Association donates $500.00 for public school Museum of flight field trip The San Juan Pilots Association was pleased to donate $500 to the San Juan Public Schools Foundation to help fund the 7th grade field trip to the Museum of Flight. This donation provided assistance with transportation to the museum, located Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 30, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
My name is Pat and you might say I’m the Barry White of the cat world. You know, “Can’t get enough of your love, baby….?” That’s me. I’ve been here at the animal shelter for over three years. I showed up as a stray and was very frightened of people at first… but as I’ve Continue Reading
Kindergarten Round Up
Written on March 30, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kindergarten registration will be held on Wednesday April 15th and Thursday April 16th. Please call Friday Harbor Elementary at 378-5209 for an appointment. What do you need for Kindergarten registration? One special little boy or girl who is five years old on or before August 31, 2015 Child’s immunization record (note: child cannot start school Continue Reading
Islands of Hope
Written on March 28, 2015 at 7:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Islands of Hope – 2015 Relay for Life – Cancer Fundraiser Mark your calendar right now. San Juan County Relay for Life is gearing up for a fun-filled event. When: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 6:00 PM Where: Brickworks, Friday Harbor, San Juan Island What: A fundraiser to help find a cure for cancer and Continue Reading
3 for 4
Written on March 28, 2015 at 7:10 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Scott Hale over at Islands’ Inn would love it if you would click to vote them Best Luxury Hotel in the Northwest. Here he is with the details… Hello Tim, Can you help spread the word?! – Vote: Best INN the Northwest! The Island Inn at 123 West is nominated once again for BEST Luxury Hotel Continue Reading
Ferry Tacoma returns to service on March 28
Written on March 27, 2015 at 1:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from WSF… Following two weeks of sea trials, and approval from the U.S. Coast Guard, the Tacoma returns to work on the Seattle/Bainbridge Island route starting early in the morning of March 28. In late-July 2014, the Tacoma lost power and suffered significant damage to its electrical switchboard system transiting from Seattle to Bainbridge Island. Ferry Continue Reading
“Every 15 Minutes” Program Returns
Written on March 27, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
One person dies nationally, every fifteen minutes, in a drug or alcohol related auto crash. Every 15 Minutes is a nationally recognized program that creates increased community awareness and action to reduce alcohol and drug related incidents and deaths. On April 21 and 22 , the fourth Every 15 Minutes program will be held in Continue Reading
IMA Artist Workshop: 3-D Design With Gourds with Dona Reed
Written on March 27, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
In this workshop, we will begin by discussing the elements of art that make a good 3-D design. Each student will learn how to make a template to create repetition around the gourd. Techniques of wood burning, engraving, staining, painting and embellishment will be discussed to will help each student complete their finished piece. Dona Continue Reading
Writing Our History
Written on March 27, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations Elizabeth Anderson and the Writing Our History Project for this fabulous essay on the history of the San Juan County Land Bank. More people, events and county institutions need to be documented and their stories told. Contact sstrehlou [@] fridayharbor [.] org to find out how you can support the Writing Our History Project.
Upcoming Easter Egg Hunt
Written on March 27, 2015 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Firefighters Association is pleased to announce they will be holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, at Jackson Beach. The engine horn will blow at 1:00 pm to start the hunt. Children ages 0-12 are welcome to participate. There are prizes for everyone and tons of Continue Reading
Fairytale Fun in Middle School Play
Written on March 26, 2015 at 11:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island teens bring to life a delightful and humorous blending of favorite children’s stories in A Walk in the Woods, performed at San Juan Community Theatre THIS Friday and Saturday, March 27-28 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 29 at 2:00 p.m. Written by Debbie Metzler and directed by Jenni Merritt, the play makes some Continue Reading
Griffin Bay Author Event
Written on March 26, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore is excited to present the authors Audrey DeLella Benedict & Joseph K. Gaydos and their new book about our inland waters: The Salish Sea: Jewel of the Pacific Northwest, The authors will talk about their book, and show many stunning slides of our local fauna, geology, and watery surroundings. Don’t miss this Continue Reading
Inventor’s Workshop
Written on March 26, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers inventors’ workshop in partnership with the NWIRC Entrepreneurs with inventions in all stages of product development are invited to a dynamic full-day workshop on getting products from idea to market. The workshop will be presented by the San Juan County Economic Development Council in partnership with the Northwest Innovation Resource Center, on Wednesday, Continue Reading
County Cooperates on Broadband Deployment in Eastsound
Written on March 26, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County is allowing Rock Island Communications to install fiber optic cable in the conduit associated with the County’s Eastsound Village streetlight project. “Co-locating our fiber optic cable in the streetlight conduit will save businesses located in Eastsound Village a great deal on connection costs,” said Gerry Lawlor, Rock Island’s Executive Vice President. “And, Continue Reading
2015 Community Needs Task Force
Written on March 26, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – this is happening on Monday… Many of you will remember the major undertaking of the Community Foundation back in 2008-2009 when our island was hit so hard by the economic downturn of those couple years. At that time, we convened a multitude of organizations and individuals to determine what the most critical Continue Reading
Frogs, Newts and Salamanders
Written on March 26, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Not a recipe for a witch’s potion, but tiny amphibians that might be living in your garden!! We are lucky to live in an area where these amazing little animals are still relatively abundant, but they are very sensitive and face many threats. Come learn why they are important and what we can do to Continue Reading
Pilots Donate $500 for Field Trip
Written on March 25, 2015 at 4:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Pilot’s Association donates $500.00 for public school Museum of flight field trip The San Juan Pilots Association was pleased to donate $500 to the San Juan Public Schools Foundation to help fund the 7th grade field trip to the Museum of Flight. This donation provided assistance with transportation to the museum, located Continue Reading