Topic: Around Here
Cancer Caregivers Support Circle
Written on March 10, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Preregistration deadline for this event has been extended until this Friday, March 13th! If you or someone you love could benefit from these monthly gatherings, please contact Deb by this Friday so you can participate starting next Wednesday, March 18th. There’s a new support group being offered for caregivers supporting loved ones with cancer. Continue Reading
This week at the Library…
Written on March 10, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Borrow eBooks for Your Tablet/Smartphone Bring your device to this free workshop where you’ll learn how to use the free eBooks and eAudiobooks available at the San Juan Island Library. Remember to bring your charged-up device, password (for example: Apple ID or the password to amazon.com), and please ensure your San Juan Island Library account Continue Reading
Preview the Museum of History and Industry
Written on March 9, 2015 at 12:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A preview opening of the San Juan Island Museum of History and Industry (MHI) at the San Juan Historical Museum, Wednesday, March 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The San Juan Historical Society cordially invites you to a preview of the San Juan Island Museum of History and Industry (MHI). The MHI is a developing Continue Reading
Rotary Club Spelling Bee
Written on March 9, 2015 at 11:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 10th annual Rotary Club Spelling Bee will be held on Thursday, March 12th at the San Juan Community Theatre. The contest is open to all island students in 4th through 8th grades. The 1st place winners will be awarded a $300 cash prize for their school, $200 for their class, and $100 for the speller. Continue Reading
Student appointed to Friday Harbor Arts Commission
Written on March 9, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mayor Carrie Lacher has appointed the final member of the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC), an advisory panel formed to assist the Town Council with the cultivation, acquisition and placement of public art. The Council confirmed the appointment of student Commissioner Audrey Sable at a meeting on March 5th. The Friday Harbor High School senior Continue Reading
SJC Council Members Take County Interests to Olympia
Written on March 9, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since the State Legislature convened in mid-January, San Juan County Council Member Jamie Stephens has traveled to the state capital at least once every other week to lobby for the County’s interests in issues ranging from capital projects to jet noise. With budget shortfalls at all levels of government, and large and small counties jostling Continue Reading
Get your… FREE Philosophy
Written on March 9, 2015 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Does philosophy have any relevance in a technologically-advanced society? That’s the question asked during San Juan Community Theatre’s FREE On Book! Readers Theatre series in the Gubelman THIS Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm. Jeff Fraser’s comedy, Philosophy on Trial, turns a series of luminaries in the history of Western thought—from Continue Reading
County Positions Available
Written on March 9, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website at: http://sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office Continue Reading
Master Gardeners Roses Workshop
Written on March 8, 2015 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Forsythia is blooming, which signals pruning time for certain types of roses. But not all roses benefit from annual pruning. And there are different methods for some specific types of roses. Join San Juan Island Master Gardener volunteers on Sunday afternoon March 15 from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm to learn more about how to Continue Reading
Spring Ahead
Written on March 7, 2015 at 9:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring is almost here and the days are getting longer, yay! Don’t forget – tomorrow morning at 2:00 am – Daylight Saving Time begins. Set your clock forward one hour – so at 2:00 it will really be 3:00.
Special Addition
Written on March 7, 2015 at 9:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders Talks: A Special Addition Meet Lee Taylor, Superintendent of San Juan Island National Historical Park, to hear about the accomplishments of our park in 2014 and the plans for 2015. This is a special addition to the Know Your Islanders Talks, just as Lee has become a special addition to our island. Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 7, 2015 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello there. My name is Dude. Not to be confused with “The Dude” of Big Lebowski fame. I’m just Dude. Although, my friends here at the shelter also call me “Old Blue Eyes” because I have these gorgeous peepers. I just arrived here at the animal shelter and find the accommodations very nice, and I’ve Continue Reading
Park to Hire 3 Paid Interns this Summer
Written on March 6, 2015 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island National Historical Park will hire three paid, full-time intern positions through the Youth Conservation Corps this summer, according to Jerald Weaver, park chief of Integrated Resources. The Resource management positions will start June 29 and run through August 21 and pay $9.47 an hour (Washington State minimum wage) for 40 hours per Continue Reading
Update on Superintendent Search
Written on March 6, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a revised press release from the School District regarding the search for a new Superintendent… Please note that the candidate visitation formally scheduled for Wednesday March 11, has been changed to Monday March 16. Our final dates for three candidate visitations are Monday March 9, Tuesday March 10, and the FOLLOWING Monday March 16. Community Continue Reading
Real Estate Market News
Written on March 6, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Merri Ann Simonson with another Real Estate News story… IRS Section 1031 – Tax Deferred Exchange Another positive sign of real estate market recovery for our County is an increase in buyers and sellers utilizing a 1031 exchange. During the recession when appreciation was non-existant there were no gains for buyers and sellers to Continue Reading
FAC Meeting on Ferry Reservations
Written on March 6, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
County Council member Rick Hughes, along with members of the Ferry Advisory Committee will be holding a Public Outreach Meeting to discuss the Ferry Reservation System. The meeting will be held on Friday, March 13th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm in the Lundeen Room of the Orcas Senior Center. The purpose of the meeting is Continue Reading
Cancer Caregivers Support Circle
Written on March 10, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Preregistration deadline for this event has been extended until this Friday, March 13th! If you or someone you love could benefit from these monthly gatherings, please contact Deb by this Friday so you can participate starting next Wednesday, March 18th. There’s a new support group being offered for caregivers supporting loved ones with cancer. Continue Reading
This week at the Library…
Written on March 10, 2015 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Borrow eBooks for Your Tablet/Smartphone Bring your device to this free workshop where you’ll learn how to use the free eBooks and eAudiobooks available at the San Juan Island Library. Remember to bring your charged-up device, password (for example: Apple ID or the password to amazon.com), and please ensure your San Juan Island Library account Continue Reading
Preview the Museum of History and Industry
Written on March 9, 2015 at 12:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A preview opening of the San Juan Island Museum of History and Industry (MHI) at the San Juan Historical Museum, Wednesday, March 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The San Juan Historical Society cordially invites you to a preview of the San Juan Island Museum of History and Industry (MHI). The MHI is a developing Continue Reading
Rotary Club Spelling Bee
Written on March 9, 2015 at 11:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 10th annual Rotary Club Spelling Bee will be held on Thursday, March 12th at the San Juan Community Theatre. The contest is open to all island students in 4th through 8th grades. The 1st place winners will be awarded a $300 cash prize for their school, $200 for their class, and $100 for the speller. Continue Reading
Student appointed to Friday Harbor Arts Commission
Written on March 9, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mayor Carrie Lacher has appointed the final member of the Friday Harbor Arts Commission (FHAC), an advisory panel formed to assist the Town Council with the cultivation, acquisition and placement of public art. The Council confirmed the appointment of student Commissioner Audrey Sable at a meeting on March 5th. The Friday Harbor High School senior Continue Reading
SJC Council Members Take County Interests to Olympia
Written on March 9, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Since the State Legislature convened in mid-January, San Juan County Council Member Jamie Stephens has traveled to the state capital at least once every other week to lobby for the County’s interests in issues ranging from capital projects to jet noise. With budget shortfalls at all levels of government, and large and small counties jostling Continue Reading
Get your… FREE Philosophy
Written on March 9, 2015 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Does philosophy have any relevance in a technologically-advanced society? That’s the question asked during San Juan Community Theatre’s FREE On Book! Readers Theatre series in the Gubelman THIS Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm. Jeff Fraser’s comedy, Philosophy on Trial, turns a series of luminaries in the history of Western thought—from Continue Reading
County Positions Available
Written on March 9, 2015 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website at: http://sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office Continue Reading
Master Gardeners Roses Workshop
Written on March 8, 2015 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Forsythia is blooming, which signals pruning time for certain types of roses. But not all roses benefit from annual pruning. And there are different methods for some specific types of roses. Join San Juan Island Master Gardener volunteers on Sunday afternoon March 15 from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm to learn more about how to Continue Reading
Spring Ahead
Written on March 7, 2015 at 9:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Spring is almost here and the days are getting longer, yay! Don’t forget – tomorrow morning at 2:00 am – Daylight Saving Time begins. Set your clock forward one hour – so at 2:00 it will really be 3:00.
Special Addition
Written on March 7, 2015 at 9:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Islanders Talks: A Special Addition Meet Lee Taylor, Superintendent of San Juan Island National Historical Park, to hear about the accomplishments of our park in 2014 and the plans for 2015. This is a special addition to the Know Your Islanders Talks, just as Lee has become a special addition to our island. Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 7, 2015 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Hello there. My name is Dude. Not to be confused with “The Dude” of Big Lebowski fame. I’m just Dude. Although, my friends here at the shelter also call me “Old Blue Eyes” because I have these gorgeous peepers. I just arrived here at the animal shelter and find the accommodations very nice, and I’ve Continue Reading
Park to Hire 3 Paid Interns this Summer
Written on March 6, 2015 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island National Historical Park will hire three paid, full-time intern positions through the Youth Conservation Corps this summer, according to Jerald Weaver, park chief of Integrated Resources. The Resource management positions will start June 29 and run through August 21 and pay $9.47 an hour (Washington State minimum wage) for 40 hours per Continue Reading
Update on Superintendent Search
Written on March 6, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a revised press release from the School District regarding the search for a new Superintendent… Please note that the candidate visitation formally scheduled for Wednesday March 11, has been changed to Monday March 16. Our final dates for three candidate visitations are Monday March 9, Tuesday March 10, and the FOLLOWING Monday March 16. Community Continue Reading
Real Estate Market News
Written on March 6, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Merri Ann Simonson with another Real Estate News story… IRS Section 1031 – Tax Deferred Exchange Another positive sign of real estate market recovery for our County is an increase in buyers and sellers utilizing a 1031 exchange. During the recession when appreciation was non-existant there were no gains for buyers and sellers to Continue Reading
FAC Meeting on Ferry Reservations
Written on March 6, 2015 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
County Council member Rick Hughes, along with members of the Ferry Advisory Committee will be holding a Public Outreach Meeting to discuss the Ferry Reservation System. The meeting will be held on Friday, March 13th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm in the Lundeen Room of the Orcas Senior Center. The purpose of the meeting is Continue Reading