Topic: Around Here
Soroptimists say Thank You!
Written on March 23, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Gay Graham shares this letter of thanks with you… To the Editor: Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor held its signature fund-raiser, St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza, March 14. It was fun! It was a success! This success didn’t just happen. It took dedication, imagination and energetic participation by Soroptimists’ Extravaganza Committee (Marcy Aschoff, Sue Buettell, Dana Continue Reading
Dine for Scholars on March 26th
Written on March 23, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Island Neighbors, Spring is here and we are hoping for another great community turnout on Thursday, March 26th for the annual Dining for Scholars day. Our “Dining” goal is to raise $6,000 for our scholarship fund and you can help by simply dining out for breakfast, lunch or dinner (or all 3!) on this Continue Reading
Opalco Board Candidates Announced
Written on March 23, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opalco Board Candidates Announced Annual Meeting On Saturday, May 2, 2015 Our local member-owned electric cooperative, Orcas Power & Light Co-op, announces the slate of candidates for its Board of Directors. This is each member’s opportunity to influence who sets Co-op policies and rates. Every OPALCO member has the right to vote in each election, Continue Reading
FH Boys Beat Lynden Christian
Written on March 22, 2015 at 1:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Rich Warin, coach of the FH Wolverines baseball team shares a quick recap of last week’s game… Friday Harbor beat Lynden Christian 11-0 in their first game of the year. Gabe Lawson got the win and had 2 hits. Bill Revercomb led off the game with a homer. Brandon Allen had 2 RBI’s The next Continue Reading
Snow Geese
Written on March 21, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tamara Weaver shares this great shot of Snow Geese. Happy Saturday and Happy first day of Spring! Thanks Tamara!
3rd Orca Calf in 3 Months
Written on March 20, 2015 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s some recent news from the Whale Museum… On February 25, NOAA’s survey team aboard the research vessel Bell M. Shimada spotted a new calf (L-121) with her mother Calypso (L-94) and other L Pod whales about 15 miles west of Westport WA. Click here to see the video! This is the third baby born Continue Reading
New School Superintendent
Written on March 20, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Superintendent Position The San Juan Island School District Board of Directors announced today that Dr. Danna Diaz has accepted the position of Superintendent for San Juan Island School District. Currently the Board and Dr. Diaz are considering the terms and conditions of her employment contract. When the document is complete Continue Reading
Youth Rally
Written on March 20, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opalco Scholarship Applications Due March 27 Get $500 + Coop Leadership Camp What do San Juan County high-school scholars say about the Youth Rally and OPALCO’s Scholarship Program? “My sense of the world was changed …” –Brodie Miller, Spring Street School “I made friendships that will last a lifetime…” –Cameron Schuh, Orcas Island High School Continue Reading
Volunteer Opportunity at San Juan Islands Museum of Art
Written on March 19, 2015 at 3:52 pm, by Tim Dustrude
If you enjoy art, and are able to spare a few hours a month, you might love volunteering as a docent at San Juan Island’s newest museum. Being a docent enables you to learn about exciting and ever changing art exhibits, share your knowledge with visitors from near and afar, and become a part of Continue Reading
Coming up at the Library…
Written on March 19, 2015 at 3:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Library to be Closed Next week on Monday and Tuesday, March 23rd & 24th, don’t forget – The Library will be closed for a software upgrade. No new hold requests, purchase requests or interlibrary loan requests until Wednesday March 25. See you at the Library then! +++++++ Literary Salon with Laurie Orton Thursday, March 19, Continue Reading
New Nature Preserve for San Juan Island?
Written on March 19, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Preservation Trust, Land Bank Take First Steps to Secure “Mount Grant” The San Juan Preservation Trust and the San Juan County Land Bank are collaborating on an exciting land acquisition project on San Juan Island that, if successful, will become an extraordinary nature preserve accessible to all. Long valued by adventurous hikers willing to trespass Continue Reading
Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Written on March 19, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you thought looking for Easter eggs was kids stuff, try finding one in the dark, amongst the logs at Jackson beach! Find the golden eggs and receive prizes like Amazon gift cards and other local merchant gift certificates. Friday night, April 3rd, from 8:30 – 10:00pm at Jackson Beach. There will be a bonfire, Continue Reading
Pet Portraits for APSFH
Written on March 19, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss a rare opportunity to have your pets photographed by award-winning pet photographer, Alan Niles – right here in Friday Harbor! Alan is now scheduling sittings for three days; May 3, 4 & 5. The Pet Portrait event will take place at The Fairgrounds in the Jim Crook Textile Building. In addition to donating Continue Reading
FHHS Girls Tennis
Written on March 19, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Girls Tennis coach Laura Geniuch sends over this recap of this week’s games… South Whidbey island graciously hosted our first match, and here are the results. I will give our scores first – we lost all our varsity matches. The girls all displayed good sportsmanship and learned a lot. Senior Ashton Timmons gave her all Continue Reading
2nd Annual Friday Harbor Hoops Classic
Written on March 19, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Athletic Association is hosting a 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament this weekend March 21 & 22 at Turnbull and Hall Gyms. Games start at 11:15 Saturday and 11:00 on Sunday. Seven off-island teams are coming to compete with the Friday Harbor Tigers. There will be a large BBQ serving Tri Tip, Continue Reading
From the Land Bank
Written on March 18, 2015 at 9:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just came in from the Land Bank… The weather looks good for today – hope you can make it! Weeds and Woodchips at Red Mill Farm Nursery When: Wednesday, March 18, 12 – 2 pm. What: Help the Salish Seeds Project grow with Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust staff. We’ll be weeding native seed Continue Reading
Soroptimists say Thank You!
Written on March 23, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Gay Graham shares this letter of thanks with you… To the Editor: Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor held its signature fund-raiser, St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza, March 14. It was fun! It was a success! This success didn’t just happen. It took dedication, imagination and energetic participation by Soroptimists’ Extravaganza Committee (Marcy Aschoff, Sue Buettell, Dana Continue Reading
Dine for Scholars on March 26th
Written on March 23, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Island Neighbors, Spring is here and we are hoping for another great community turnout on Thursday, March 26th for the annual Dining for Scholars day. Our “Dining” goal is to raise $6,000 for our scholarship fund and you can help by simply dining out for breakfast, lunch or dinner (or all 3!) on this Continue Reading
Opalco Board Candidates Announced
Written on March 23, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opalco Board Candidates Announced Annual Meeting On Saturday, May 2, 2015 Our local member-owned electric cooperative, Orcas Power & Light Co-op, announces the slate of candidates for its Board of Directors. This is each member’s opportunity to influence who sets Co-op policies and rates. Every OPALCO member has the right to vote in each election, Continue Reading
FH Boys Beat Lynden Christian
Written on March 22, 2015 at 1:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Rich Warin, coach of the FH Wolverines baseball team shares a quick recap of last week’s game… Friday Harbor beat Lynden Christian 11-0 in their first game of the year. Gabe Lawson got the win and had 2 hits. Bill Revercomb led off the game with a homer. Brandon Allen had 2 RBI’s The next Continue Reading
Snow Geese
Written on March 21, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tamara Weaver shares this great shot of Snow Geese. Happy Saturday and Happy first day of Spring! Thanks Tamara!
3rd Orca Calf in 3 Months
Written on March 20, 2015 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s some recent news from the Whale Museum… On February 25, NOAA’s survey team aboard the research vessel Bell M. Shimada spotted a new calf (L-121) with her mother Calypso (L-94) and other L Pod whales about 15 miles west of Westport WA. Click here to see the video! This is the third baby born Continue Reading
New School Superintendent
Written on March 20, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Superintendent Position The San Juan Island School District Board of Directors announced today that Dr. Danna Diaz has accepted the position of Superintendent for San Juan Island School District. Currently the Board and Dr. Diaz are considering the terms and conditions of her employment contract. When the document is complete Continue Reading
Youth Rally
Written on March 20, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Opalco Scholarship Applications Due March 27 Get $500 + Coop Leadership Camp What do San Juan County high-school scholars say about the Youth Rally and OPALCO’s Scholarship Program? “My sense of the world was changed …” –Brodie Miller, Spring Street School “I made friendships that will last a lifetime…” –Cameron Schuh, Orcas Island High School Continue Reading
Volunteer Opportunity at San Juan Islands Museum of Art
Written on March 19, 2015 at 3:52 pm, by Tim Dustrude
If you enjoy art, and are able to spare a few hours a month, you might love volunteering as a docent at San Juan Island’s newest museum. Being a docent enables you to learn about exciting and ever changing art exhibits, share your knowledge with visitors from near and afar, and become a part of Continue Reading
Coming up at the Library…
Written on March 19, 2015 at 3:49 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Library to be Closed Next week on Monday and Tuesday, March 23rd & 24th, don’t forget – The Library will be closed for a software upgrade. No new hold requests, purchase requests or interlibrary loan requests until Wednesday March 25. See you at the Library then! +++++++ Literary Salon with Laurie Orton Thursday, March 19, Continue Reading
New Nature Preserve for San Juan Island?
Written on March 19, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Preservation Trust, Land Bank Take First Steps to Secure “Mount Grant” The San Juan Preservation Trust and the San Juan County Land Bank are collaborating on an exciting land acquisition project on San Juan Island that, if successful, will become an extraordinary nature preserve accessible to all. Long valued by adventurous hikers willing to trespass Continue Reading
Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Written on March 19, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you thought looking for Easter eggs was kids stuff, try finding one in the dark, amongst the logs at Jackson beach! Find the golden eggs and receive prizes like Amazon gift cards and other local merchant gift certificates. Friday night, April 3rd, from 8:30 – 10:00pm at Jackson Beach. There will be a bonfire, Continue Reading
Pet Portraits for APSFH
Written on March 19, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss a rare opportunity to have your pets photographed by award-winning pet photographer, Alan Niles – right here in Friday Harbor! Alan is now scheduling sittings for three days; May 3, 4 & 5. The Pet Portrait event will take place at The Fairgrounds in the Jim Crook Textile Building. In addition to donating Continue Reading
FHHS Girls Tennis
Written on March 19, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Girls Tennis coach Laura Geniuch sends over this recap of this week’s games… South Whidbey island graciously hosted our first match, and here are the results. I will give our scores first – we lost all our varsity matches. The girls all displayed good sportsmanship and learned a lot. Senior Ashton Timmons gave her all Continue Reading
2nd Annual Friday Harbor Hoops Classic
Written on March 19, 2015 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Athletic Association is hosting a 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament this weekend March 21 & 22 at Turnbull and Hall Gyms. Games start at 11:15 Saturday and 11:00 on Sunday. Seven off-island teams are coming to compete with the Friday Harbor Tigers. There will be a large BBQ serving Tri Tip, Continue Reading
From the Land Bank
Written on March 18, 2015 at 9:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just came in from the Land Bank… The weather looks good for today – hope you can make it! Weeds and Woodchips at Red Mill Farm Nursery When: Wednesday, March 18, 12 – 2 pm. What: Help the Salish Seeds Project grow with Land Bank and San Juan Preservation Trust staff. We’ll be weeding native seed Continue Reading