Topic: Around Here
Business Planning and Financing Workshop
Written on February 4, 2015 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers FREE workshop on business planning and financing The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Tuesday, February 24th from 9 a.m. until noon. Advance registration is required. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James Continue Reading
Spring Break Out Potluck
Written on February 4, 2015 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJI Trails Committee presents their Spring Break Out Potluck for All Islanders and Friends. The San Juan Island Trails Committee announces the date, March 19th, 6pm at the Grange Hall for the much anticipated Annual Trails Committee Potluck. Meet old friends! Make new ones! Bring a dish to share and your own beverages and table Continue Reading
iPhone & iPad Classes with the Computer Teacher/Gadget Gal
Written on February 3, 2015 at 5:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You know of Molly O’Neil, the Computer Teacher and Gadget Gal? She’s teaching some classes on how to get the most from your iPhone and/or iPad. Here’s the official word from Molly… Molly O’Neil is a certified teacher with endorsements to teach: Special Education, German, History and Social Studies (K-12). In her working experiences, Molly Continue Reading
Sixty Minutes of Love!
Written on February 3, 2015 at 4:52 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Helen Machin-Smith of Island Stage Left has this invitation to share with you… For you and and the people you love, whether they be children, parents, old friends, lovers or the world at large, Island Stage Left presents an hour of music and all sorts of Love Poetry that will make you smile, make you Continue Reading
The Voyage to Waldron
Written on February 3, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
You know Shel Bedsole who used to work at the County Fair, right? He has this cool photo essay to share… Hey Tim, Ebony Pickard, who grew up on the Island (his mom is Manya Pickard), recently moved to his once-and-future-home, Waldron Island. After spending two years on Waldron a few years ago, he moved Continue Reading
SJC Fire/Rescue Awards
Written on February 3, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley of San Juan County Fire & Rescue checks in with this story… At its Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday, January 31, 2015, Chief Steve Marler recognized the following outstanding people with awards for the year 2014: Station 31 – Mike MacLellan Station 33 – Harry See Support Volunteer of the Year – Diane Continue Reading
Art with Laurie Orton
Written on February 3, 2015 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Turn Discarded Books into Art. Join Library Director Laurie Orton to learn to fold discarded books into a variety of shapes. San Juan Island Library meeting room, free. Saturday, February 7, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Audubon Field Trip
Written on February 3, 2015 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mid-winter is a great time to learn about swans, ducks, raptors and shorebirds before they are on the move for spring migration. When you join our local Audubon group on Saturday’s field trip on San Juan Island you will meet experienced birders who will show you the wonderful world of our wintering species and get Continue Reading
Start Smart, Youth Sport Development
Written on February 2, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Start your 3-6 year old child’s organized sports experience on a positive note with the Start Smart self-esteem and motor-skill development course. This highly positive and success oriented program works progressively from very easy motor development skills down to the more challenging. Together you and your child will learn throwing, catching, batting and kicking in Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 2, 2015 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
My name is Cosmo, and I was just telling myself this morning, “Cosmo, you’re good enough, you’re smart enough and dog-gone-it, people like you!” It’s part of the daily affirmation process my therapist recommends to help with my low self-esteem. It’s hard for me to understand why I’ve been here at the shelter for so Continue Reading
Familiar Theme in Next SJCT Readers Theatre
Written on February 2, 2015 at 5:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just how much should a property owner be able to do with his own property? That question has a humorous slant in San Juan Community Theatre’s next free On Book! Readers Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday, February 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. Set in Maine, Travis Baker’s charming comedy, One Blue Tarp, focuses on Continue Reading
Westcott Bay Sunset
Written on February 1, 2015 at 7:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes caught this beautiful image of the sunset over Westcott Bay on Friday evening. Thanks Kevin!
Washington State Ferries renamed after the Seahawks
Written on January 31, 2015 at 8:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Passengers traveling on the Washington State Ferries Sunday, Feb. 1, will be boarding the “M/V Russell Wilson” or crossing Puget Sound on the “M/V Marshawn Lynch” as Gov. Jay Inslee has directed the vessels be named in honor of the Seattle Seahawks. “For the second year in a row, we are proud to honor our Continue Reading
Friday Harbor 12’s
Written on January 31, 2015 at 1:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Seahawks pride is alive and well in Friday Harbor. This was the scene Saturday at 1:00 pm just below the Legion. Mike Scott (in photo below) organized this Seahawk fan photo. Check out [EDIT – Mike’s] Facebook page for more photos. Go ‘Hawks!
National School Choice Week
Written on January 31, 2015 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Happy National School Choice Week from everyone at Stillpoint School! The US Senate voted unanimously to recognize January 25-31, 2015 as National School Choice Week, and Stillpoint School is proud to join more than 11,000 other school choice celebrations nationwide. This nonpartisan, nonpolitical school choice awareness event shines a spotlight on effective education options. At Continue Reading
Staff Changes at SJCT
Written on January 30, 2015 at 1:03 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre Artistic Director Susan Williams has announced she will resign as of May 1, 2015. Williams cited personal reasons for her departure, saying she wishes to focus her energies more on family, painting, sculpting, acting and directing. Williams took the position in 2012 after being involved as a volunteer (primarily acting and Continue Reading
Business Planning and Financing Workshop
Written on February 4, 2015 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
EDC offers FREE workshop on business planning and financing The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Tuesday, February 24th from 9 a.m. until noon. Advance registration is required. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James Continue Reading
Spring Break Out Potluck
Written on February 4, 2015 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJI Trails Committee presents their Spring Break Out Potluck for All Islanders and Friends. The San Juan Island Trails Committee announces the date, March 19th, 6pm at the Grange Hall for the much anticipated Annual Trails Committee Potluck. Meet old friends! Make new ones! Bring a dish to share and your own beverages and table Continue Reading
iPhone & iPad Classes with the Computer Teacher/Gadget Gal
Written on February 3, 2015 at 5:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
You know of Molly O’Neil, the Computer Teacher and Gadget Gal? She’s teaching some classes on how to get the most from your iPhone and/or iPad. Here’s the official word from Molly… Molly O’Neil is a certified teacher with endorsements to teach: Special Education, German, History and Social Studies (K-12). In her working experiences, Molly Continue Reading
Sixty Minutes of Love!
Written on February 3, 2015 at 4:52 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Helen Machin-Smith of Island Stage Left has this invitation to share with you… For you and and the people you love, whether they be children, parents, old friends, lovers or the world at large, Island Stage Left presents an hour of music and all sorts of Love Poetry that will make you smile, make you Continue Reading
The Voyage to Waldron
Written on February 3, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
You know Shel Bedsole who used to work at the County Fair, right? He has this cool photo essay to share… Hey Tim, Ebony Pickard, who grew up on the Island (his mom is Manya Pickard), recently moved to his once-and-future-home, Waldron Island. After spending two years on Waldron a few years ago, he moved Continue Reading
SJC Fire/Rescue Awards
Written on February 3, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley of San Juan County Fire & Rescue checks in with this story… At its Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday, January 31, 2015, Chief Steve Marler recognized the following outstanding people with awards for the year 2014: Station 31 – Mike MacLellan Station 33 – Harry See Support Volunteer of the Year – Diane Continue Reading
Art with Laurie Orton
Written on February 3, 2015 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Turn Discarded Books into Art. Join Library Director Laurie Orton to learn to fold discarded books into a variety of shapes. San Juan Island Library meeting room, free. Saturday, February 7, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Audubon Field Trip
Written on February 3, 2015 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mid-winter is a great time to learn about swans, ducks, raptors and shorebirds before they are on the move for spring migration. When you join our local Audubon group on Saturday’s field trip on San Juan Island you will meet experienced birders who will show you the wonderful world of our wintering species and get Continue Reading
Start Smart, Youth Sport Development
Written on February 2, 2015 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Start your 3-6 year old child’s organized sports experience on a positive note with the Start Smart self-esteem and motor-skill development course. This highly positive and success oriented program works progressively from very easy motor development skills down to the more challenging. Together you and your child will learn throwing, catching, batting and kicking in Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 2, 2015 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
My name is Cosmo, and I was just telling myself this morning, “Cosmo, you’re good enough, you’re smart enough and dog-gone-it, people like you!” It’s part of the daily affirmation process my therapist recommends to help with my low self-esteem. It’s hard for me to understand why I’ve been here at the shelter for so Continue Reading
Familiar Theme in Next SJCT Readers Theatre
Written on February 2, 2015 at 5:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just how much should a property owner be able to do with his own property? That question has a humorous slant in San Juan Community Theatre’s next free On Book! Readers Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday, February 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. Set in Maine, Travis Baker’s charming comedy, One Blue Tarp, focuses on Continue Reading
Westcott Bay Sunset
Written on February 1, 2015 at 7:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes caught this beautiful image of the sunset over Westcott Bay on Friday evening. Thanks Kevin!
Washington State Ferries renamed after the Seahawks
Written on January 31, 2015 at 8:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Passengers traveling on the Washington State Ferries Sunday, Feb. 1, will be boarding the “M/V Russell Wilson” or crossing Puget Sound on the “M/V Marshawn Lynch” as Gov. Jay Inslee has directed the vessels be named in honor of the Seattle Seahawks. “For the second year in a row, we are proud to honor our Continue Reading
Friday Harbor 12’s
Written on January 31, 2015 at 1:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Seahawks pride is alive and well in Friday Harbor. This was the scene Saturday at 1:00 pm just below the Legion. Mike Scott (in photo below) organized this Seahawk fan photo. Check out [EDIT – Mike’s] Facebook page for more photos. Go ‘Hawks!
National School Choice Week
Written on January 31, 2015 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Happy National School Choice Week from everyone at Stillpoint School! The US Senate voted unanimously to recognize January 25-31, 2015 as National School Choice Week, and Stillpoint School is proud to join more than 11,000 other school choice celebrations nationwide. This nonpartisan, nonpolitical school choice awareness event shines a spotlight on effective education options. At Continue Reading
Staff Changes at SJCT
Written on January 30, 2015 at 1:03 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre Artistic Director Susan Williams has announced she will resign as of May 1, 2015. Williams cited personal reasons for her departure, saying she wishes to focus her energies more on family, painting, sculpting, acting and directing. Williams took the position in 2012 after being involved as a volunteer (primarily acting and Continue Reading