Topic: Around Here
Know Your Island Walk
Written on March 25, 2015 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Kathleen Foley of the San Juan Preservation Trust and Tanja Williamson of the San Juan County Land Bank for a ‘behind the scenes’ look at an exciting land acquisition project being undertaken for future public use. Learn about the Mount Grant Preserve (formerly known as Lawson Ridge) and get a peek at its spectacular Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 25, 2015 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Oh good. I’m glad you’re up. I’ve been waiting for someone to come over to the animal shelter to admire me, and you’ll do just fine. You do think I’m pretty, right? Well, just wait until you meet me! I’m a doll! My name is Lucy, but my friends call me, “Lu”. My owner brought Continue Reading
Artists’ Workshop at IMA
Written on March 25, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Murphy will be teaching an artists’ workshop on Mixed Media Assemblage using found objects and thrift store treasures. This will be held at the Islands Museum of Art on April 18th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and is open to adults at all levels. Class fee is $95.00 and Materials fee is $20.00. Continue Reading
Island of Hope
Written on March 25, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
2015 Relay for Life at the San Juan County Fairgrounds September 26, 2015 Theme for 2015 event: Island of Hope Mark your calendar now – you will not want to miss this! 11 am to 12 pm: Survivors Luncheon 12 pm to 9 pm: Relay Event – FREE all are welcome. You do not need Continue Reading
Call for Children’s Festival Volunteers
Written on March 25, 2015 at 12:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is currently seeking volunteers to help out with the 25th Annual Children’s Festival! We’ve got a great line-up of entertainment and activity providers to reflect this year’s festival theme: Aloha! Escape to Paradise! Still needed are lots of volunteers to help this event run smoothly. Many hands make light work and there are Continue Reading
Hide and Shriek
Written on March 24, 2015 at 4:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Library is pleased to premiere a short film made by island teens participating in a filmmaking workshop last summer at the library. Teens spent the day with local actor/director Conrad Wrobel learning about script writing, acting, directing, make-up. Join us for this screening of their results. This free event is open to the public, Continue Reading
Sidney Ferry Returns for the Season
Written on March 24, 2015 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you all remember some guy named Ian Byington? (the name rings a bell for me…) But anyway, he sent over this story and photos about this year’s first run of the international ferry. Thanks Ian!!! It happens every spring – the Sidney ferry begins its run to and from Anacortes and Friday Harbor. This Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow Open House
Written on March 24, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will be hosting an Open House on April 4th, 2015, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This is your once-a-year chance to see behind the scenes of the wildlife care facility, not usually open to the public. Learn how we care for injured and orphaned wildlife, see the animal intake Continue Reading
Symphony of the Soil
Written on March 24, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting-edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. By understanding the elaborate relationships and mutuality between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals, we come to appreciate the complex and dynamic nature of this precious resource. The film also examines our human relationship Continue Reading
Free Public Forum
Written on March 24, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friends of the Constitution Steering Committee is pleased to announce our sponsorship of a free public forum, entitled, “An Afternoon’s Conversation with San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs”. The forum is co-sposored by the League of Women Voters of the San Juans. The presentation will be at the Grange Hall on Saturday, April 4, Continue Reading
County Business Survey
Written on March 24, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Victoria Compton of the Economic Development Council invites you to share your opinions in the survey linked below… Dear All, Please participate in the EDC’s new county business survey: www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2046680/EDC-Survey It takes about 10 minutes to complete and is completely confidential. Share your opinions on the county’s business climate and challenges, so that the EDC Continue Reading
Free Health Screenings
Written on March 24, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Lions Health Screening Unit will be in your neighborhood providing FREE Health Screenings for: Blood Pressure Glaucoma Diabetes Sight Hearing Friday Harbor Marketplace. Friday and Saturday, April 3rd & 4th from Noon to 5:00 pm. Click on the poster at right for more information.
DSHS Mobile CSO is Coming
Written on March 24, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14th & 15th. 9:00 am to 5 pm at the Friday Harbor Family Resource Center, 500 Market Street. Division of Child Support (DCS) will be on the truck 4/15 to assist you with your case or questions. Click here for poster with more info.
March for Meals
Written on March 23, 2015 at 5:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – it’s this coming Wednesday. Bonnie at the Senior Center sends over this reminder/invitation… Hi Tim, Could you please share with your readers that Senior Services and the Operations Committee of Mullis Community Senior would like to invite everyone to help us fundraise for a very important cause. Please join us for an Continue Reading
Design Build San Juan
Written on March 23, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new business on the island – Lori Williams sent this press release to share with you. I visited their studio the other day to shoot the photo above. They’re in that building just out Beaverton Valley Road where Island Glass is and they have quite a few samples of tile, cabinet doors & Continue Reading
Race to Alaska
Written on March 23, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rebecca Parks shares this cool story… Friday Harbor man hopes to join the Race to Alaska – on homemade amphibian pedal/sail micro trimaran Put a young man with grand dreams together with a self-described old geek inventor with great toys, and you just might make magic. Nicolas Wainwright of Friday Harbor, a firefighter, sailor and Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on March 25, 2015 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Kathleen Foley of the San Juan Preservation Trust and Tanja Williamson of the San Juan County Land Bank for a ‘behind the scenes’ look at an exciting land acquisition project being undertaken for future public use. Learn about the Mount Grant Preserve (formerly known as Lawson Ridge) and get a peek at its spectacular Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 25, 2015 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Oh good. I’m glad you’re up. I’ve been waiting for someone to come over to the animal shelter to admire me, and you’ll do just fine. You do think I’m pretty, right? Well, just wait until you meet me! I’m a doll! My name is Lucy, but my friends call me, “Lu”. My owner brought Continue Reading
Artists’ Workshop at IMA
Written on March 25, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Murphy will be teaching an artists’ workshop on Mixed Media Assemblage using found objects and thrift store treasures. This will be held at the Islands Museum of Art on April 18th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and is open to adults at all levels. Class fee is $95.00 and Materials fee is $20.00. Continue Reading
Island of Hope
Written on March 25, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
2015 Relay for Life at the San Juan County Fairgrounds September 26, 2015 Theme for 2015 event: Island of Hope Mark your calendar now – you will not want to miss this! 11 am to 12 pm: Survivors Luncheon 12 pm to 9 pm: Relay Event – FREE all are welcome. You do not need Continue Reading
Call for Children’s Festival Volunteers
Written on March 25, 2015 at 12:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is currently seeking volunteers to help out with the 25th Annual Children’s Festival! We’ve got a great line-up of entertainment and activity providers to reflect this year’s festival theme: Aloha! Escape to Paradise! Still needed are lots of volunteers to help this event run smoothly. Many hands make light work and there are Continue Reading
Hide and Shriek
Written on March 24, 2015 at 4:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Library is pleased to premiere a short film made by island teens participating in a filmmaking workshop last summer at the library. Teens spent the day with local actor/director Conrad Wrobel learning about script writing, acting, directing, make-up. Join us for this screening of their results. This free event is open to the public, Continue Reading
Sidney Ferry Returns for the Season
Written on March 24, 2015 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you all remember some guy named Ian Byington? (the name rings a bell for me…) But anyway, he sent over this story and photos about this year’s first run of the international ferry. Thanks Ian!!! It happens every spring – the Sidney ferry begins its run to and from Anacortes and Friday Harbor. This Continue Reading
Wolf Hollow Open House
Written on March 24, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will be hosting an Open House on April 4th, 2015, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This is your once-a-year chance to see behind the scenes of the wildlife care facility, not usually open to the public. Learn how we care for injured and orphaned wildlife, see the animal intake Continue Reading
Symphony of the Soil
Written on March 24, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting-edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. By understanding the elaborate relationships and mutuality between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals, we come to appreciate the complex and dynamic nature of this precious resource. The film also examines our human relationship Continue Reading
Free Public Forum
Written on March 24, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friends of the Constitution Steering Committee is pleased to announce our sponsorship of a free public forum, entitled, “An Afternoon’s Conversation with San Juan County Sheriff Ron Krebs”. The forum is co-sposored by the League of Women Voters of the San Juans. The presentation will be at the Grange Hall on Saturday, April 4, Continue Reading
County Business Survey
Written on March 24, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Victoria Compton of the Economic Development Council invites you to share your opinions in the survey linked below… Dear All, Please participate in the EDC’s new county business survey: www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2046680/EDC-Survey It takes about 10 minutes to complete and is completely confidential. Share your opinions on the county’s business climate and challenges, so that the EDC Continue Reading
Free Health Screenings
Written on March 24, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Lions Health Screening Unit will be in your neighborhood providing FREE Health Screenings for: Blood Pressure Glaucoma Diabetes Sight Hearing Friday Harbor Marketplace. Friday and Saturday, April 3rd & 4th from Noon to 5:00 pm. Click on the poster at right for more information.
DSHS Mobile CSO is Coming
Written on March 24, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14th & 15th. 9:00 am to 5 pm at the Friday Harbor Family Resource Center, 500 Market Street. Division of Child Support (DCS) will be on the truck 4/15 to assist you with your case or questions. Click here for poster with more info.
March for Meals
Written on March 23, 2015 at 5:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – it’s this coming Wednesday. Bonnie at the Senior Center sends over this reminder/invitation… Hi Tim, Could you please share with your readers that Senior Services and the Operations Committee of Mullis Community Senior would like to invite everyone to help us fundraise for a very important cause. Please join us for an Continue Reading
Design Build San Juan
Written on March 23, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new business on the island – Lori Williams sent this press release to share with you. I visited their studio the other day to shoot the photo above. They’re in that building just out Beaverton Valley Road where Island Glass is and they have quite a few samples of tile, cabinet doors & Continue Reading
Race to Alaska
Written on March 23, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rebecca Parks shares this cool story… Friday Harbor man hopes to join the Race to Alaska – on homemade amphibian pedal/sail micro trimaran Put a young man with grand dreams together with a self-described old geek inventor with great toys, and you just might make magic. Nicolas Wainwright of Friday Harbor, a firefighter, sailor and Continue Reading