Topic: Around Here
Igniting Our Inner Light
Written on January 10, 2015 at 10:18 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Deb Langhans about an upcoming program at PIMC… Hi Tim, As you’re probably aware, PeaceIsland Medical Center (PIMC) launched a Complementary Therapies Program last summer in its Cancer Care & Infusion Center; Oncology Nurse Dawn Alger is the Coordinator. As part of the program, Pam Fry, Tamara Dean & I have Continue Reading
New Location for Mosquito Fleet Mercantile
Written on January 10, 2015 at 12:41 pm, by Tim Dustrude
After 7 years in their original location in the Churchill Square building, Ron Bates and Sandy Montana have moved the Mosquito Fleet Mercantile store to the building that used to house Mi Casita restaurant, over across from the Sunken Park by Lot B. Inside, it appears that the building was originally designed for this store Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talks – Theresa Simendinger
Written on January 9, 2015 at 10:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Theresa Simendinger, current Trails Committee chair and enthusiastic horsewoman, who will tell of her trail ride through the homelands of the Masai people in the country of Kenya in Eastern Africa. Riding 30 miles a day through elephants, lions, giraffes, the Masaii people, and on to a new camping spot each night, Theresa experienced Continue Reading
The Sailing Club Wants You!
Written on January 9, 2015 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celina Wright of the Friday Harbor Sailing Club shares this invitation with you… Join the Friday Harbor Sailing Club in 2015! Would you like to join a fun and friendly boating social and activities club here in Friday Harbor? The Friday Harbor Sailing Club is a mixed group of both sail and powerboat enthusiasts that organizes, Continue Reading
Workshop Rescheduled
Written on January 9, 2015 at 12:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Economic Development Council about a rescheduled workshop… Dear All, Due to scheduling conflicts, we are rescheduling the Office of Minority & Women Business Enterprises (OMWBE) workshop that was scheduled for next week, to later this year in March. The OMWBE workshop will be included in a larger, more comprehensive event, Continue Reading
It’s a GIRL!
Written on January 7, 2015 at 11:31 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a new report from the Center for Whale Research… The new baby killer whale in J pod, called J50 by researchers that designate these whales alpha-numerically, is alive and well, and with its matrilineal family today in northern Georgia Strait British Columbia. The new baby was first seen in the San Juan/Gulf Island archipelago Continue Reading
EMT Association Votes to Help Fund Purchase of New Ambulance
Written on January 7, 2015 at 11:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Emergency Medical Technicians’ (EMT) Association is made up of the volunteer EMT’s and paramedics that serve San Juan Island. It is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that is independent and separate from any and all taxing districts. It is not San Juan Emergency Services, not Island Air Ambulance, not Peace Island Hospital, Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Ferry Lines, Past and Present
Written on January 7, 2015 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the Historical Museum with their monthly history column… A local historian in January, 2065 may write a flashback article entitled something like “50 Years Ago Today: When Ferry Reservations Came to San Juan Island.” Did you know that our first car ferry service was introduced in the early 1920s – at Roche Harbor? Friday Continue Reading
Raiders from the North
Written on January 7, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join San Juan Island National Historical Park Historian Mike Vouri for an illustrated talk about the impact of northern Indian raids in the Salish Sea scheduled for 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 14 at the San Juan Island Library. Fears of Northern Indians ‑ defined by whites in the 19th century as groups from today’s Continue Reading
Theatre Auditions
Written on January 7, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from San Juan Community Theatre… The new year brings with it new ways to participate in your community theatre! First, on Sunday, January 11 at 4 pm in the Gubelman, auditions will be held for our On Book! Readers Theatre series. This is a chance to get a taste of the actors’ Continue Reading
Open Mic for Writers at the Library
Written on January 7, 2015 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Writers are invited to read their works. It’s a chance to share the written word with fellow writers: prose, poetry, plays or commercials. If you write it, why not share it? It’s an inspiring evening. Saturday, January 10, 7:00 pm at the San Juan Island Library main salon, free. Light refreshments will be served.
Write Doe Bay – Small Workshop, Big Talent
Written on January 7, 2015 at 5:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
Doe Bay Resort on Orcas Island is known for its rustic charm, world class farm-to-table café and its annual music festival, Doe Bay Fest. For the past two and a half years, something else has grown on the resort’s pristine 38-acres: a boutique writing workshop drawing first-class talent to aspiring and seasoned writers. And, like Continue Reading
1000th Visitor a Winner!
Written on January 6, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islands Museum of Art, which opened December 5 in Friday Harbor, surprised its 1000th visitor on Friday with a $200 Charter Membership. Erin Braybrook of Arlington, formerly of San Juan Island, is shown accepting her prize from museum director Charlie Bodenstab. Benefits included with Braybrook’s $200 Supporting Membership include the opportunity to preview Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 6, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
O.K. Mr. Demille, I’m ready for my close-up now… I arrived here at the Animal Shelter a few weeks ago, but I’ve been laying kind of low to prevent a stampede, because, well – look at me! I’m fabulous, if I don’t mind saying so. (And I don’t.) I’m a seal point Siamese, but I Continue Reading
REALTORS in 2015
Written on January 6, 2015 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a new article written by Merri Ann Simonson… The REALTORS on San Juan and Lopez islands voted to dissolve the San Juan County Association of REALTORs in 2015 and become REALTOR members at large of the State Association. The decision to dissolve was due, in large part, to new core standards established by the Continue Reading
Get Familiar With Your Tablet/Smart Phone
Written on January 5, 2015 at 10:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Get some hands-on help with a new iPad, iPhone, Kindle or Android tablet or smartphone. Learn how to download applications, close apps, toggle between apps or multitask, mark favorites, and conserve your battery. Library staff will instruct in an informal setting with other newbies. Remember to bring your charged-up tablet or phone, Apple password or Continue Reading
Igniting Our Inner Light
Written on January 10, 2015 at 10:18 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Deb Langhans about an upcoming program at PIMC… Hi Tim, As you’re probably aware, PeaceIsland Medical Center (PIMC) launched a Complementary Therapies Program last summer in its Cancer Care & Infusion Center; Oncology Nurse Dawn Alger is the Coordinator. As part of the program, Pam Fry, Tamara Dean & I have Continue Reading
New Location for Mosquito Fleet Mercantile
Written on January 10, 2015 at 12:41 pm, by Tim Dustrude
After 7 years in their original location in the Churchill Square building, Ron Bates and Sandy Montana have moved the Mosquito Fleet Mercantile store to the building that used to house Mi Casita restaurant, over across from the Sunken Park by Lot B. Inside, it appears that the building was originally designed for this store Continue Reading
Know Your Islanders Talks – Theresa Simendinger
Written on January 9, 2015 at 10:23 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Theresa Simendinger, current Trails Committee chair and enthusiastic horsewoman, who will tell of her trail ride through the homelands of the Masai people in the country of Kenya in Eastern Africa. Riding 30 miles a day through elephants, lions, giraffes, the Masaii people, and on to a new camping spot each night, Theresa experienced Continue Reading
The Sailing Club Wants You!
Written on January 9, 2015 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celina Wright of the Friday Harbor Sailing Club shares this invitation with you… Join the Friday Harbor Sailing Club in 2015! Would you like to join a fun and friendly boating social and activities club here in Friday Harbor? The Friday Harbor Sailing Club is a mixed group of both sail and powerboat enthusiasts that organizes, Continue Reading
Workshop Rescheduled
Written on January 9, 2015 at 12:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Economic Development Council about a rescheduled workshop… Dear All, Due to scheduling conflicts, we are rescheduling the Office of Minority & Women Business Enterprises (OMWBE) workshop that was scheduled for next week, to later this year in March. The OMWBE workshop will be included in a larger, more comprehensive event, Continue Reading
It’s a GIRL!
Written on January 7, 2015 at 11:31 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a new report from the Center for Whale Research… The new baby killer whale in J pod, called J50 by researchers that designate these whales alpha-numerically, is alive and well, and with its matrilineal family today in northern Georgia Strait British Columbia. The new baby was first seen in the San Juan/Gulf Island archipelago Continue Reading
EMT Association Votes to Help Fund Purchase of New Ambulance
Written on January 7, 2015 at 11:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Emergency Medical Technicians’ (EMT) Association is made up of the volunteer EMT’s and paramedics that serve San Juan Island. It is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that is independent and separate from any and all taxing districts. It is not San Juan Emergency Services, not Island Air Ambulance, not Peace Island Hospital, Continue Reading
Friday Harbor Ferry Lines, Past and Present
Written on January 7, 2015 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the Historical Museum with their monthly history column… A local historian in January, 2065 may write a flashback article entitled something like “50 Years Ago Today: When Ferry Reservations Came to San Juan Island.” Did you know that our first car ferry service was introduced in the early 1920s – at Roche Harbor? Friday Continue Reading
Raiders from the North
Written on January 7, 2015 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join San Juan Island National Historical Park Historian Mike Vouri for an illustrated talk about the impact of northern Indian raids in the Salish Sea scheduled for 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 14 at the San Juan Island Library. Fears of Northern Indians ‑ defined by whites in the 19th century as groups from today’s Continue Reading
Theatre Auditions
Written on January 7, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from San Juan Community Theatre… The new year brings with it new ways to participate in your community theatre! First, on Sunday, January 11 at 4 pm in the Gubelman, auditions will be held for our On Book! Readers Theatre series. This is a chance to get a taste of the actors’ Continue Reading
Open Mic for Writers at the Library
Written on January 7, 2015 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Writers are invited to read their works. It’s a chance to share the written word with fellow writers: prose, poetry, plays or commercials. If you write it, why not share it? It’s an inspiring evening. Saturday, January 10, 7:00 pm at the San Juan Island Library main salon, free. Light refreshments will be served.
Write Doe Bay – Small Workshop, Big Talent
Written on January 7, 2015 at 5:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
Doe Bay Resort on Orcas Island is known for its rustic charm, world class farm-to-table café and its annual music festival, Doe Bay Fest. For the past two and a half years, something else has grown on the resort’s pristine 38-acres: a boutique writing workshop drawing first-class talent to aspiring and seasoned writers. And, like Continue Reading
1000th Visitor a Winner!
Written on January 6, 2015 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islands Museum of Art, which opened December 5 in Friday Harbor, surprised its 1000th visitor on Friday with a $200 Charter Membership. Erin Braybrook of Arlington, formerly of San Juan Island, is shown accepting her prize from museum director Charlie Bodenstab. Benefits included with Braybrook’s $200 Supporting Membership include the opportunity to preview Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 6, 2015 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
O.K. Mr. Demille, I’m ready for my close-up now… I arrived here at the Animal Shelter a few weeks ago, but I’ve been laying kind of low to prevent a stampede, because, well – look at me! I’m fabulous, if I don’t mind saying so. (And I don’t.) I’m a seal point Siamese, but I Continue Reading
REALTORS in 2015
Written on January 6, 2015 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a new article written by Merri Ann Simonson… The REALTORS on San Juan and Lopez islands voted to dissolve the San Juan County Association of REALTORs in 2015 and become REALTOR members at large of the State Association. The decision to dissolve was due, in large part, to new core standards established by the Continue Reading
Get Familiar With Your Tablet/Smart Phone
Written on January 5, 2015 at 10:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Get some hands-on help with a new iPad, iPhone, Kindle or Android tablet or smartphone. Learn how to download applications, close apps, toggle between apps or multitask, mark favorites, and conserve your battery. Library staff will instruct in an informal setting with other newbies. Remember to bring your charged-up tablet or phone, Apple password or Continue Reading