Topic: Around Here
The Real Estate Market and your Tax Assessment
Written on January 15, 2015 at 4:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another informative article written by Merri Ann Simonson… All of us Island property owners received our tax assessment notices from the County in November. As real estate agents we have been fielding many questions about the statements and new assessments. As you may recall, the State has mandated that our Assessor’s office convert to Continue Reading
Powerful Sculptures in Glass by a Contemporary Master
Written on January 15, 2015 at 10:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from Island Museum of Art… For more than twenty-five years, in a career that brought him to the forefront of the modern Studio Glass movement, William Morris perfected a repertoire of techniques that virtually no other American glass artist can equal. Internationally acclaimed for his compelling work with glass, William Morris approached Continue Reading
We’re in the Semi-Finals
Written on January 15, 2015 at 10:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County is among fifty communities across the nation leading the way to energy efficiency. On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, San Juan County officially advanced to the Semifinal round of the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a national competition that is challenging communities across the U.S. to rethink their energy use. At a press event in Continue Reading
Business Entities Workshop
Written on January 15, 2015 at 10:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Michele Morton at Islanders Bank shares this notice with you… Islanders Bank and Lake Kennedy McCullough have partnered up with the EDC to offer a Free Business Entities workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 28th. Click on the poster at right to enlarge for more details.
2nd Annual Red Carpet Oscar Party
Written on January 15, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Courtney Oldwyn invites you to this party/fundraiser… It’s the 2nd Annual Red Carpet Oscar Party and Fundraiser for MS Research. Come watch the Academy Awards on the big screen and support Multiple Sclerosis Research at the same time! Sunday February 22, at Tops’l Seafood and Sushi Bar from 3 – 9 pm. $5.00 drinks and food Raffles Games and Continue Reading
Gasland II
Written on January 15, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival is proud to present a Josh Fox film “Gasland” next Tuesday, January 20th at 7:00 pm at the Grange. It’s the Second Showing in the FHFF 2015 Winter Film Series of Ten Films every other Tuesday night. Filmmaker Josh Fox examines the potential long-term environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing, including Continue Reading
La Danse De Le Mer
Written on January 14, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lina Downes, the Director of the upcoming La Danse De La Mer ballet production has this note to share with you… Are you thinking February will be dull in the aftermath of the Holidays? Look no further for entertainment than “Prince of the Rain Realm”, an original, full length, “adult fairy tale” contemporary ballet, danced Continue Reading
Don Craddock Featured in Book
Written on January 14, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don Craddock is featured in the recently published book: Lest We Forget, a compilation of stories about WWII veterans. The book is published by the WA State Daughters of the American Revolution. Don is featured in a chapter called “One Lucky Bastard” written by Minnie Knych. As a B-17 pilot during WWII, Don received the Continue Reading
Wandering Among Mountains and River
Written on January 14, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Unique Literature Class Offered At The San Juan Center Of Skagit Valley College. Wandering Among Mountains and River: Landscape In East Asian Literature. Join class leader, Catherine Barnhart, in this six week community education course exploring the theme of landscape in the literature of China, Japan and Korea and drawing connections with the mountain landscapes of Continue Reading
Fun with Sherlock!
Written on January 13, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s the first case for Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson and it’s up to the Friday Harbor High School Drama Group to solve it! Craig Sodar’s The Secret Case of Sherlock Holmes is at San Juan Community Theatre THIS Thursday through Saturday, January 15-17 at 7:30 pm and this Sunday, January 18 at 2 pm. Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 13, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly, I gotta get the heck out of this place! My name is Tucker and this is a photograph of me, working on my “I have a dream” look. What do you think? Too serious? Don’t let the picture fool you – “Fun” is my middle name! I’m only about Continue Reading
New Laundry Service in Town
Written on January 12, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Recognizing the need for the folks on San Juan Island to have a convenient laundry and dry cleaning service, Jamie Justiniano and Barbara Defalco have opened the multiple service Blue Sky Laundry. By building a relationship with Modern Cleaners of Mount Vernon, Defalco and Justiniano are able to provide all the necessary amenities for a Continue Reading
San Juan Singers
Written on January 12, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Kathy Dolsen about rehearsals for the San Juan Singers, and an invitation to you if you’d like to sing with them… Hello everyone! The first rehearsal for the SJ Singers Spring concert will be on Wednesday, January 21st at 7:00pm at Skagit College. We had such a great response to our Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Grange Dance
Written on January 12, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
From Seattle, Eric Curl calling with The Electrodes – Joe Bowbeer, Joe Micheals & Marcy Kubbs on 5-string electric fiddle, guitar & piano. No partners or experience needed. $10 donation. Saturday, January 17 at the SJI Grange Hall, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. For more info, call 378-3836, or look on Facebook at “San Juan Continue Reading
Annual Homeless Count January 29
Written on January 12, 2015 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s 2015 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 29. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, churches, healthcare providers, senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and many other community support service providers to conduct the count. The count, initiated by the State of Continue Reading
Community Dinner Wednesday
Written on January 11, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us for the Community Dinner and Student Exhibitions next Wednesday, January 14th! We are offering a Greek Menu, and this time dinner will start earlier at 5:00 and end at our regular time of 7:30. Come early to enjoy a performance by the Jazz Band (no dinner purchase necessary), enjoy the students’ Community Project Continue Reading
The Real Estate Market and your Tax Assessment
Written on January 15, 2015 at 4:26 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another informative article written by Merri Ann Simonson… All of us Island property owners received our tax assessment notices from the County in November. As real estate agents we have been fielding many questions about the statements and new assessments. As you may recall, the State has mandated that our Assessor’s office convert to Continue Reading
Powerful Sculptures in Glass by a Contemporary Master
Written on January 15, 2015 at 10:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the latest from Island Museum of Art… For more than twenty-five years, in a career that brought him to the forefront of the modern Studio Glass movement, William Morris perfected a repertoire of techniques that virtually no other American glass artist can equal. Internationally acclaimed for his compelling work with glass, William Morris approached Continue Reading
We’re in the Semi-Finals
Written on January 15, 2015 at 10:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County is among fifty communities across the nation leading the way to energy efficiency. On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, San Juan County officially advanced to the Semifinal round of the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a national competition that is challenging communities across the U.S. to rethink their energy use. At a press event in Continue Reading
Business Entities Workshop
Written on January 15, 2015 at 10:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Michele Morton at Islanders Bank shares this notice with you… Islanders Bank and Lake Kennedy McCullough have partnered up with the EDC to offer a Free Business Entities workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 28th. Click on the poster at right to enlarge for more details.
2nd Annual Red Carpet Oscar Party
Written on January 15, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Courtney Oldwyn invites you to this party/fundraiser… It’s the 2nd Annual Red Carpet Oscar Party and Fundraiser for MS Research. Come watch the Academy Awards on the big screen and support Multiple Sclerosis Research at the same time! Sunday February 22, at Tops’l Seafood and Sushi Bar from 3 – 9 pm. $5.00 drinks and food Raffles Games and Continue Reading
Gasland II
Written on January 15, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival is proud to present a Josh Fox film “Gasland” next Tuesday, January 20th at 7:00 pm at the Grange. It’s the Second Showing in the FHFF 2015 Winter Film Series of Ten Films every other Tuesday night. Filmmaker Josh Fox examines the potential long-term environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing, including Continue Reading
La Danse De Le Mer
Written on January 14, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lina Downes, the Director of the upcoming La Danse De La Mer ballet production has this note to share with you… Are you thinking February will be dull in the aftermath of the Holidays? Look no further for entertainment than “Prince of the Rain Realm”, an original, full length, “adult fairy tale” contemporary ballet, danced Continue Reading
Don Craddock Featured in Book
Written on January 14, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don Craddock is featured in the recently published book: Lest We Forget, a compilation of stories about WWII veterans. The book is published by the WA State Daughters of the American Revolution. Don is featured in a chapter called “One Lucky Bastard” written by Minnie Knych. As a B-17 pilot during WWII, Don received the Continue Reading
Wandering Among Mountains and River
Written on January 14, 2015 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Unique Literature Class Offered At The San Juan Center Of Skagit Valley College. Wandering Among Mountains and River: Landscape In East Asian Literature. Join class leader, Catherine Barnhart, in this six week community education course exploring the theme of landscape in the literature of China, Japan and Korea and drawing connections with the mountain landscapes of Continue Reading
Fun with Sherlock!
Written on January 13, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s the first case for Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson and it’s up to the Friday Harbor High School Drama Group to solve it! Craig Sodar’s The Secret Case of Sherlock Holmes is at San Juan Community Theatre THIS Thursday through Saturday, January 15-17 at 7:30 pm and this Sunday, January 18 at 2 pm. Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 13, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly, I gotta get the heck out of this place! My name is Tucker and this is a photograph of me, working on my “I have a dream” look. What do you think? Too serious? Don’t let the picture fool you – “Fun” is my middle name! I’m only about Continue Reading
New Laundry Service in Town
Written on January 12, 2015 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Recognizing the need for the folks on San Juan Island to have a convenient laundry and dry cleaning service, Jamie Justiniano and Barbara Defalco have opened the multiple service Blue Sky Laundry. By building a relationship with Modern Cleaners of Mount Vernon, Defalco and Justiniano are able to provide all the necessary amenities for a Continue Reading
San Juan Singers
Written on January 12, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Kathy Dolsen about rehearsals for the San Juan Singers, and an invitation to you if you’d like to sing with them… Hello everyone! The first rehearsal for the SJ Singers Spring concert will be on Wednesday, January 21st at 7:00pm at Skagit College. We had such a great response to our Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Grange Dance
Written on January 12, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
From Seattle, Eric Curl calling with The Electrodes – Joe Bowbeer, Joe Micheals & Marcy Kubbs on 5-string electric fiddle, guitar & piano. No partners or experience needed. $10 donation. Saturday, January 17 at the SJI Grange Hall, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. For more info, call 378-3836, or look on Facebook at “San Juan Continue Reading
Annual Homeless Count January 29
Written on January 12, 2015 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County’s 2015 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, January 29. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, churches, healthcare providers, senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and many other community support service providers to conduct the count. The count, initiated by the State of Continue Reading
Community Dinner Wednesday
Written on January 11, 2015 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us for the Community Dinner and Student Exhibitions next Wednesday, January 14th! We are offering a Greek Menu, and this time dinner will start earlier at 5:00 and end at our regular time of 7:30. Come early to enjoy a performance by the Jazz Band (no dinner purchase necessary), enjoy the students’ Community Project Continue Reading