Topic: Around Here
FHHS Community Service Projects
Written on January 25, 2015 at 11:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The second semester FHHS Community Service-Learning Class will begin January 27th. This class utilizes committed adult mentors who will guide students through the completion of a service project related to community improvement – both locally and globally. This is a great opportunity for a “win-win” partnership between students and local organizations. If you have a Continue Reading
Native Plant Sale and Expo, March 21st
Written on January 24, 2015 at 11:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Master Gardener Foundation and the San Juan Islands Conservation District bring you the 2015 Annual Native Plant Sale and Expo. Pre-ordered plants pick-up will be March 21st on San Juan, Lopez and Orcas Islands from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm. Join us for the Expo from 9:00 – noon! San Juan Island – County Fairgrounds Continue Reading
Shipwreck Communities
Written on January 24, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next Arthur Whiteley Lecture will take place at 7 pm in the Commons at UW Friday Harbor Labs on January 29th: Derek Smith presents Shipwrecks: Artificial Habitats for Marine Communities. Derek Smith is a Ph.D. student at UW Friday Harbor Labs and an accomplished diver and underwater photographer. Much of his research has been Continue Reading
CANCELLED – Help with Health Insurance Enrollment
Written on January 23, 2015 at 11:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in. This event has been cancelled… Hi, My name is Cindy Gutierrez and I am with the SJI Family Resource Center. We [were] going to be hosting a group session at the Library on Saturday, January 24th to assist people in enrolling for health care. This event has been cancelled. Thank you, Cindy Continue Reading
Of Mice And Men
Written on January 23, 2015 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
A landmark revival of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck’s Of Mice And Men is our next National Theatre Live in HD THIS Monday, January 26 at 7 pm. Golden Globe® winner and Academy Award® nominee James Franco (127 Hours, Milk) and Tony Award® nominee Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) star in the hit 2014 Broadway production Continue Reading
County Residents – Sign Up Now for Summer Camping!
Written on January 23, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Want to camp out on San Juan, Lopez, or Shaw Island this summer? Have an RV and want to camp close to Friday Harbor? This year, the popular County Parks ‘residents only’ early reservation program offers San Juan County residents a chance to make their prime-time summer camping reservations between January 12th & February 26th. Continue Reading
Animal Shelter Notices
Written on January 23, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a couple of announcements from the animal shelter… The animal shelter has a couple of great barn cats for anyone who can provide a good indoor/outdoor environment. The animal shelter is looking for a volunteer to help in the office one or two hours a week. Contact Jan at 378-2158 for more information.
San Juan Island Real Estate Market Summary
Written on January 23, 2015 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson has another local Real Estate report for you… In reviewing the year-end results, the sales dollar volume for the real estate market on San Juan Island per the Real Market data report was $119,077,974, which reflects stable and controlled growth. We enjoyed an increase in volume of 34.5% over year ending 2013 Continue Reading
Get Started Using Computers
Written on January 22, 2015 at 10:31 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library partners with Skagit Valley College to offer four workshops on using PC computers. Four consecutive Monday and Wednesday afternoons at the College, taught by Library staff. The first session is for the novice: you’ll get comfortable with the components, what you are looking at on the screen, using the cursor Continue Reading
Improved Airport Trail
Written on January 22, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The northern end of the American Camp Trail from Spring Street through airport property has been re-opened and improved following construction of the new hangar. What was for a time a muddy mess has now been covered with a thick layer of gravel by the subcontractor J & M Excavation. Interim airport operations manager Stuart Continue Reading
Out With the Doldrums…
Written on January 22, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Out with Winter doldrums– in with some fresh air for Springtime!” Bonnie Turman, Friday Harbor’s craftsperson extraordinaire and owner of “Creative Passions”, will share ideas and inspiration for colorful, playful and useful, decorations and crafts for the home and garden. With Valentine’s Day and Easter fast approaching, it’s time to awaken your inner craftsperson and Continue Reading
Trail Volunteers Wanted
Written on January 22, 2015 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Land Bank is partnering with the San Juan Island Trails Committee on the development of the American Camp trail – a path linking Friday Harbor with American Camp National Park. We will be hosting work parties in January and February to build just over a quarter mile of new trail along Cattle Point Road Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on January 21, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Mike Vouri, Historian and Chief of Interpretation of the San Juan Island National Historical Park to “Take a Hike With Mike” before he retires! Hear about the Pig War. If you think you’ve heard it all before, listen up! Mike keeps learning more and new aspects of our history on this island. We will Continue Reading
Leadership San Juan Islands Opens 11th Year
Written on January 21, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The LSJI professional development program began its new session on January 9 with its “Orientation Day” held at the Harrison House in Friday Harbor. Thirteen islanders from San Juan, Orcas and Lopez make up the 11th cohort, who will meet for 12 sessions around the islands during the next five months. Co-directors Morgan Meadows and Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Film Festival Launches FILM Society
Written on January 21, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Among the many things that make the San Juan Islands special is the pleasantly surprising quality of cultural offerings. Beginning with its debut in 2013, The Friday Harbor Film Festival has presented thought-provoking documentary films that entertain, enlighten and inspire. Thanks to more than 150 volunteers and 63 businesses and organizations, the second annual Friday Continue Reading
Fish Taco Friday!
Written on January 21, 2015 at 5:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fish for Teeth will be selling fish tacos on Friday, January 23 from 11am-2pm in front of the San Juan Island Community Theater. The fish tacos are $7 each, and are made with wild Alaskan rockfish donated by Matt’s Fresh Fish, fresh salsa from Pablito’s Taqueria, and other quality ingredients rolled into a giant flour Continue Reading
FHHS Community Service Projects
Written on January 25, 2015 at 11:36 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The second semester FHHS Community Service-Learning Class will begin January 27th. This class utilizes committed adult mentors who will guide students through the completion of a service project related to community improvement – both locally and globally. This is a great opportunity for a “win-win” partnership between students and local organizations. If you have a Continue Reading
Native Plant Sale and Expo, March 21st
Written on January 24, 2015 at 11:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Master Gardener Foundation and the San Juan Islands Conservation District bring you the 2015 Annual Native Plant Sale and Expo. Pre-ordered plants pick-up will be March 21st on San Juan, Lopez and Orcas Islands from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm. Join us for the Expo from 9:00 – noon! San Juan Island – County Fairgrounds Continue Reading
Shipwreck Communities
Written on January 24, 2015 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
The next Arthur Whiteley Lecture will take place at 7 pm in the Commons at UW Friday Harbor Labs on January 29th: Derek Smith presents Shipwrecks: Artificial Habitats for Marine Communities. Derek Smith is a Ph.D. student at UW Friday Harbor Labs and an accomplished diver and underwater photographer. Much of his research has been Continue Reading
CANCELLED – Help with Health Insurance Enrollment
Written on January 23, 2015 at 11:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in. This event has been cancelled… Hi, My name is Cindy Gutierrez and I am with the SJI Family Resource Center. We [were] going to be hosting a group session at the Library on Saturday, January 24th to assist people in enrolling for health care. This event has been cancelled. Thank you, Cindy Continue Reading
Of Mice And Men
Written on January 23, 2015 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
A landmark revival of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck’s Of Mice And Men is our next National Theatre Live in HD THIS Monday, January 26 at 7 pm. Golden Globe® winner and Academy Award® nominee James Franco (127 Hours, Milk) and Tony Award® nominee Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) star in the hit 2014 Broadway production Continue Reading
County Residents – Sign Up Now for Summer Camping!
Written on January 23, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Want to camp out on San Juan, Lopez, or Shaw Island this summer? Have an RV and want to camp close to Friday Harbor? This year, the popular County Parks ‘residents only’ early reservation program offers San Juan County residents a chance to make their prime-time summer camping reservations between January 12th & February 26th. Continue Reading
Animal Shelter Notices
Written on January 23, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a couple of announcements from the animal shelter… The animal shelter has a couple of great barn cats for anyone who can provide a good indoor/outdoor environment. The animal shelter is looking for a volunteer to help in the office one or two hours a week. Contact Jan at 378-2158 for more information.
San Juan Island Real Estate Market Summary
Written on January 23, 2015 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson has another local Real Estate report for you… In reviewing the year-end results, the sales dollar volume for the real estate market on San Juan Island per the Real Market data report was $119,077,974, which reflects stable and controlled growth. We enjoyed an increase in volume of 34.5% over year ending 2013 Continue Reading
Get Started Using Computers
Written on January 22, 2015 at 10:31 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library partners with Skagit Valley College to offer four workshops on using PC computers. Four consecutive Monday and Wednesday afternoons at the College, taught by Library staff. The first session is for the novice: you’ll get comfortable with the components, what you are looking at on the screen, using the cursor Continue Reading
Improved Airport Trail
Written on January 22, 2015 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The northern end of the American Camp Trail from Spring Street through airport property has been re-opened and improved following construction of the new hangar. What was for a time a muddy mess has now been covered with a thick layer of gravel by the subcontractor J & M Excavation. Interim airport operations manager Stuart Continue Reading
Out With the Doldrums…
Written on January 22, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
“Out with Winter doldrums– in with some fresh air for Springtime!” Bonnie Turman, Friday Harbor’s craftsperson extraordinaire and owner of “Creative Passions”, will share ideas and inspiration for colorful, playful and useful, decorations and crafts for the home and garden. With Valentine’s Day and Easter fast approaching, it’s time to awaken your inner craftsperson and Continue Reading
Trail Volunteers Wanted
Written on January 22, 2015 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Land Bank is partnering with the San Juan Island Trails Committee on the development of the American Camp trail – a path linking Friday Harbor with American Camp National Park. We will be hosting work parties in January and February to build just over a quarter mile of new trail along Cattle Point Road Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on January 21, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Mike Vouri, Historian and Chief of Interpretation of the San Juan Island National Historical Park to “Take a Hike With Mike” before he retires! Hear about the Pig War. If you think you’ve heard it all before, listen up! Mike keeps learning more and new aspects of our history on this island. We will Continue Reading
Leadership San Juan Islands Opens 11th Year
Written on January 21, 2015 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The LSJI professional development program began its new session on January 9 with its “Orientation Day” held at the Harrison House in Friday Harbor. Thirteen islanders from San Juan, Orcas and Lopez make up the 11th cohort, who will meet for 12 sessions around the islands during the next five months. Co-directors Morgan Meadows and Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Film Festival Launches FILM Society
Written on January 21, 2015 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Among the many things that make the San Juan Islands special is the pleasantly surprising quality of cultural offerings. Beginning with its debut in 2013, The Friday Harbor Film Festival has presented thought-provoking documentary films that entertain, enlighten and inspire. Thanks to more than 150 volunteers and 63 businesses and organizations, the second annual Friday Continue Reading
Fish Taco Friday!
Written on January 21, 2015 at 5:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fish for Teeth will be selling fish tacos on Friday, January 23 from 11am-2pm in front of the San Juan Island Community Theater. The fish tacos are $7 each, and are made with wild Alaskan rockfish donated by Matt’s Fresh Fish, fresh salsa from Pablito’s Taqueria, and other quality ingredients rolled into a giant flour Continue Reading