Topic: Around Here
IMA Grand Opening – “Illuminated”
Written on February 21, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
As promised last week, here are a few more photos which were shot at the grand opening of the new Islands Museum of Art last week.
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on February 20, 2015 at 2:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This month, Sheila Harley, the public information officer of San Juan Island Fire Rescue, shares the “Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter” column, only this time it’s about the New Fire Engines… Six new engines are all here now and ready to go! Actually they have been in service for several months. They are replacing the fire Continue Reading
Western Bluebirds
Written on February 20, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
[Note: This story has been updated to include info on building and donating a birdhouse] Here’s a message from Kathleen Foley of the San Juan Preservation Trust about the first bluebirds on San Juan… Northern shrikes, tree swallows… and Western Bluebirds in San Juan Valley this morning! My, spring has sprung. Any idea what our Continue Reading
EDC Offers Business Boot Camp for Women
Written on February 20, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Women entrepreneurs are invited to attend the EDC’s Women’s Business Boot Camp, an all-day workshop specifically designed to tune up or start-up businesses. Participants will learn how to write or revamp a business plan, find funding, learn about marketing and crowdfunding, learn how to get lucrative government contracts, how to network for business growth, and Continue Reading
Island Rec Levy
Written on February 20, 2015 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
This note is from Sally Thomsen, program director at Island Rec… Island Rec’s 6-Year Levy Expires; Levy Renewal in April San Juan Island Park and Recreation District, better known as Island Rec, is funded through a property tax approved by voters every six years. The current levy which expires this year has funded school sports Continue Reading
Opalco and Rock Island Join Forces
Written on February 19, 2015 at 10:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a news bit right off the OPALCO website today… OPALCO and Rock Island Join Forces to Deliver Internet Services to San Juan County Thursday, February 19th, 2015 General Manager Foster Hildreth announced today that Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) has acquired Rock Island Communications. Rock Island will merge its staff, infrastructure and operations Continue Reading
The Enchanted Forest
Written on February 19, 2015 at 9:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
A beautiful February hike out on the Mitchell Hill portion of the National Park near English Camp can yield some spectacular scenery. This was one of the views in the thick, lush forest last Sunday.
Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Workshop
Written on February 19, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
March 7 Community Engagement in Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Workshop Residents of the San Juan Islands who are concerned about oil spills along the coastline are invited to a community workshop on oil spill response and readiness sponsored by the Northwest Straits Foundation and the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee. A free workshop Continue Reading
Double Bill at The Met: Live in HD
Written on February 19, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
An enchanting fairy tale and an erotic psychological thriller highlight the next The Met: Live in HD at San Juan Community Theatre on Monday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. On the heels of her triumphant Met performances in Eugene Onegin, soprano Anna Netrebko takes on another Tchaikovsky heroine in Iolanta. She stars as the beautiful Continue Reading
Our Common Bond – A Cancer Care Support Group
Written on February 19, 2015 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dawn Alger, head oncology nurse at PIMC, and Bonnie Oak Boesky have teamed up to put together a cancer care support group over a 4 week period, consisting of 4 meals – each centered on a theme: Trust, Gratitude, Sorrow and Comfort/Joy. The program is sponsored by Peace Island and has been funded by the Continue Reading
Call for Poetry Submissions
Written on February 18, 2015 at 3:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – the deadline for submissions is this coming Saturday… San Juan County Land Bank Celebrates 25th Anniversary What inspires you to get outside? In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, as well as National Poetry Month, the Land Bank invites the community to submit nature themed poems for a poetry trail! The Land Bank, Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on February 18, 2015 at 12:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Chamber Chat is a new monthly series written by Lauren Cohen, Co-Owner of San Juan Canvas & Chamber Board President, to keep you up to date with the Chamber of Commerce… Becki Takes The Helm Your Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome Becki Day as our new Executive Director. She will officially take over Continue Reading
Shaw Island Winter Classic
Written on February 18, 2015 at 10:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Miller shares this note and photo of the sailboat race from last weekend… Tim, Sunday was the kick off day for the 2015 racing season – better known as the “Shaw Island Winter Classic” hosted by the Orcas island Yacht Club. Nineteen boats crossed the start line after the 10 AM ferry left Orcas. Continue Reading
The Jimmy Moe Show
Written on February 18, 2015 at 10:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Moe is kicking off his 2015 season by opening at the Rumor Mill this Friday at 6:30. His 2014 show packed the house and was great entertainment.
Romantic Comedy at SJCT
Written on February 18, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
What better way to brighten up our Northwest February than a romantic comedy the New York Post calls a “breath of fresh air” offering “a sweetness and decency that’s become rare at the theater.” Almost, Maine, written by John Cariani and directed by Carol Hooper, starts with a “Sneak Preview*” THIS Thursday, February 19 at Continue Reading
Prevention Coalition Celebration Luncheon
Written on February 17, 2015 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition held their Annual Celebration Luncheon on Friday and had a very good turnout with about 53 people representing various organizations in the community. The event opened with FHHS Juniors Echo Wood and Samantha Finch presenting their community service project entitled appropriately: “Project Prevention” wherein they surveyed other high school Continue Reading
IMA Grand Opening – “Illuminated”
Written on February 21, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
As promised last week, here are a few more photos which were shot at the grand opening of the new Islands Museum of Art last week.
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on February 20, 2015 at 2:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This month, Sheila Harley, the public information officer of San Juan Island Fire Rescue, shares the “Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter” column, only this time it’s about the New Fire Engines… Six new engines are all here now and ready to go! Actually they have been in service for several months. They are replacing the fire Continue Reading
Western Bluebirds
Written on February 20, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
[Note: This story has been updated to include info on building and donating a birdhouse] Here’s a message from Kathleen Foley of the San Juan Preservation Trust about the first bluebirds on San Juan… Northern shrikes, tree swallows… and Western Bluebirds in San Juan Valley this morning! My, spring has sprung. Any idea what our Continue Reading
EDC Offers Business Boot Camp for Women
Written on February 20, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Women entrepreneurs are invited to attend the EDC’s Women’s Business Boot Camp, an all-day workshop specifically designed to tune up or start-up businesses. Participants will learn how to write or revamp a business plan, find funding, learn about marketing and crowdfunding, learn how to get lucrative government contracts, how to network for business growth, and Continue Reading
Island Rec Levy
Written on February 20, 2015 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
This note is from Sally Thomsen, program director at Island Rec… Island Rec’s 6-Year Levy Expires; Levy Renewal in April San Juan Island Park and Recreation District, better known as Island Rec, is funded through a property tax approved by voters every six years. The current levy which expires this year has funded school sports Continue Reading
Opalco and Rock Island Join Forces
Written on February 19, 2015 at 10:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a news bit right off the OPALCO website today… OPALCO and Rock Island Join Forces to Deliver Internet Services to San Juan County Thursday, February 19th, 2015 General Manager Foster Hildreth announced today that Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) has acquired Rock Island Communications. Rock Island will merge its staff, infrastructure and operations Continue Reading
The Enchanted Forest
Written on February 19, 2015 at 9:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
A beautiful February hike out on the Mitchell Hill portion of the National Park near English Camp can yield some spectacular scenery. This was one of the views in the thick, lush forest last Sunday.
Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Workshop
Written on February 19, 2015 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
March 7 Community Engagement in Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Workshop Residents of the San Juan Islands who are concerned about oil spills along the coastline are invited to a community workshop on oil spill response and readiness sponsored by the Northwest Straits Foundation and the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee. A free workshop Continue Reading
Double Bill at The Met: Live in HD
Written on February 19, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
An enchanting fairy tale and an erotic psychological thriller highlight the next The Met: Live in HD at San Juan Community Theatre on Monday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. On the heels of her triumphant Met performances in Eugene Onegin, soprano Anna Netrebko takes on another Tchaikovsky heroine in Iolanta. She stars as the beautiful Continue Reading
Our Common Bond – A Cancer Care Support Group
Written on February 19, 2015 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dawn Alger, head oncology nurse at PIMC, and Bonnie Oak Boesky have teamed up to put together a cancer care support group over a 4 week period, consisting of 4 meals – each centered on a theme: Trust, Gratitude, Sorrow and Comfort/Joy. The program is sponsored by Peace Island and has been funded by the Continue Reading
Call for Poetry Submissions
Written on February 18, 2015 at 3:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – the deadline for submissions is this coming Saturday… San Juan County Land Bank Celebrates 25th Anniversary What inspires you to get outside? In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, as well as National Poetry Month, the Land Bank invites the community to submit nature themed poems for a poetry trail! The Land Bank, Continue Reading
Chamber Chat
Written on February 18, 2015 at 12:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Chamber Chat is a new monthly series written by Lauren Cohen, Co-Owner of San Juan Canvas & Chamber Board President, to keep you up to date with the Chamber of Commerce… Becki Takes The Helm Your Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome Becki Day as our new Executive Director. She will officially take over Continue Reading
Shaw Island Winter Classic
Written on February 18, 2015 at 10:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Miller shares this note and photo of the sailboat race from last weekend… Tim, Sunday was the kick off day for the 2015 racing season – better known as the “Shaw Island Winter Classic” hosted by the Orcas island Yacht Club. Nineteen boats crossed the start line after the 10 AM ferry left Orcas. Continue Reading
The Jimmy Moe Show
Written on February 18, 2015 at 10:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Moe is kicking off his 2015 season by opening at the Rumor Mill this Friday at 6:30. His 2014 show packed the house and was great entertainment.
Romantic Comedy at SJCT
Written on February 18, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
What better way to brighten up our Northwest February than a romantic comedy the New York Post calls a “breath of fresh air” offering “a sweetness and decency that’s become rare at the theater.” Almost, Maine, written by John Cariani and directed by Carol Hooper, starts with a “Sneak Preview*” THIS Thursday, February 19 at Continue Reading
Prevention Coalition Celebration Luncheon
Written on February 17, 2015 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Prevention Coalition held their Annual Celebration Luncheon on Friday and had a very good turnout with about 53 people representing various organizations in the community. The event opened with FHHS Juniors Echo Wood and Samantha Finch presenting their community service project entitled appropriately: “Project Prevention” wherein they surveyed other high school Continue Reading