Topic: Around Here
Binoculars
Written on December 30, 2014 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town just recently installed a new binocular scope thing like you see in… uh, well like in tourist places… But this one doesn’t cost you a quarter to use. Go check it out. It’s up there on the bluff overlooking the harbor by Vinny’s Ristorante and Friday Harbor House.
Die Meistersinger
Written on December 30, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Epic Comedy in The Met: Live in HD January 4 One of opera’s most cherished comedies highlights The Met: Live in HD series at San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday, January 4 at 2:00 p.m. The Met’s Music Director James Levine conducts Wagner’s epic human comedy, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, back at the Met for Continue Reading
Dana Lyons Concert
Written on December 29, 2014 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bellingham singer/songwriter Dana Lyons returns to Friday Harbor with some old favorites and some new songs, including “Salmon Come Home” from his latest CD The Great Salish Sea. This song was written to raise awareness about two proposed mines in Alaska: the Chuitna River Mine & the Pebble Mine. For more information, visit www.cowswithguns.com. Light Continue Reading
Cuba: A Laboratory for Energy Conservation
Written on December 29, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Conservation District sends over this invitation to you… Come learn about the Cuban energy revolution from Mario Alberto Arrastía Avila, physicist, educator, and specialist with the Cuban Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment. Arrastía Avila founded and directed the Group of Energy Education and is the author of Foundations of a Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on December 29, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Santa, I’m writing to follow up on the letter I sent you several weeks ago requesting a forever home for Christmas. Perhaps you’ve noticed that Christmas has come and gone and I’m still here at the Animal Shelter in Friday Harbor. I don’t mean to sound ungrateful – I love the catnip mouse and Continue Reading
Trails Meeting Time Changes
Written on December 29, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
I just heard that the Trails Committee is changing their meeting times from first Wednesday of each month at 5:00, to the first Tuesday of the month at noon. The thought is that it might be easier for working folks and those with young children to come at that time. This starts with the next Continue Reading
“John” in HD at SJCT
Written on December 28, 2014 at 11:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
An intense and moving theatrical experience from London will be screened at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, January 2 at 7:00 p.m. JOHN, a co-production of Britain’s National Theatre and DV8 Physical Theatre uses movement and the spoken word to depict one man’s unique life. Lloyd Newson, DV8’s Artistic Director, interviewed more than 50 Continue Reading
Free EDC workshop on QuickBooks tips
Written on December 28, 2014 at 11:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Economic Development Council, in partnership with Islanders Bank and Lake Kennedy McCulloch, CPAs, will present a free workshop on QuickBooks tips. Accounting software is a critical tool in successfully running any small business, and QuickBooks is one of the most popular programs for entrepreneurs. While QuickBooks allows business owners to keep Continue Reading
Conscientious Projector
Written on December 27, 2014 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Rob Simpson with the lowdown on this month’s Conscientious Projector screening… Hello Peace Islanders, Last month’s topic, a briefing on new energy technologies, contained many important messages. Dr. Stephen Greer, in his 2014 Washington DC briefing made it quite clear that only with a change of consciousness will technologies emerge for the benefit of all Continue Reading
Jimmy Moe’s One Man Show
Written on December 26, 2014 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim will be making his first solo appearance at the Rumor Mill on Saturday, December 27th 6:30 pm. He will entertain with songs (and antics) from the Great American Song Book, featuring Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Louie Armstrong, etc. What a great way to close out the year!
Mary Kate says Thanks and Happy Holidays
Written on December 25, 2014 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
The holiday season and new year is an especially good time to stop and take a moment to reflect upon the love that surrounds each of us. I have been reminded of that personally over this past year. With the love and faith of family and friends, the understanding and loyalty of clients, compassionate care Continue Reading
Victoria
Written on December 24, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shannon and I took a quick trip to Victoria last weekend to chill a bit before the holidays and to visit with Ian and Josie before the ferry stops running for the winter. By the way, Saturday this week is the last international sailing until the Spring schedule comes out, so if you want to Continue Reading
Island Arts League Donation to IMA
Written on December 24, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA) is the recipient of nearly $5,000 from the Island Arts League (IAL), which discontinued operations this year after 18 years. IAL offered local classes in pottery, wood, textiles and painting. The donated funds are earmarked to help support the museum’s Family Art Days, summertime outdoor art classes taught Continue Reading
Marina Sunrise
Written on December 23, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes shares this beautiful view of the sunrise over the Friday Harbor Marina on Monday morning. Thanks Kevin!
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Written on December 23, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yes Martha, there is a San Juan Islands Audubon Christmas Bird Count this year! The holidays are such a busy time of year we chose to do the count when folks are not so busy so mark your calendars for Saturday, January 3rd for the count. Join other birders around the county in counting birds Continue Reading
Mrs. Santa Claus Seen in Town
Written on December 22, 2014 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from SJ Update correspondent Minnie Knych… Mrs. Santa Claus stopped in at Stillpoint School to see the children. She brought candy canes and chocolate chip cookies and read a story before leaving to report to Santa that all the children were nice.
Binoculars
Written on December 30, 2014 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town just recently installed a new binocular scope thing like you see in… uh, well like in tourist places… But this one doesn’t cost you a quarter to use. Go check it out. It’s up there on the bluff overlooking the harbor by Vinny’s Ristorante and Friday Harbor House.
Die Meistersinger
Written on December 30, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Epic Comedy in The Met: Live in HD January 4 One of opera’s most cherished comedies highlights The Met: Live in HD series at San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday, January 4 at 2:00 p.m. The Met’s Music Director James Levine conducts Wagner’s epic human comedy, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, back at the Met for Continue Reading
Dana Lyons Concert
Written on December 29, 2014 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bellingham singer/songwriter Dana Lyons returns to Friday Harbor with some old favorites and some new songs, including “Salmon Come Home” from his latest CD The Great Salish Sea. This song was written to raise awareness about two proposed mines in Alaska: the Chuitna River Mine & the Pebble Mine. For more information, visit www.cowswithguns.com. Light Continue Reading
Cuba: A Laboratory for Energy Conservation
Written on December 29, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Conservation District sends over this invitation to you… Come learn about the Cuban energy revolution from Mario Alberto Arrastía Avila, physicist, educator, and specialist with the Cuban Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment. Arrastía Avila founded and directed the Group of Energy Education and is the author of Foundations of a Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on December 29, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Santa, I’m writing to follow up on the letter I sent you several weeks ago requesting a forever home for Christmas. Perhaps you’ve noticed that Christmas has come and gone and I’m still here at the Animal Shelter in Friday Harbor. I don’t mean to sound ungrateful – I love the catnip mouse and Continue Reading
Trails Meeting Time Changes
Written on December 29, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
I just heard that the Trails Committee is changing their meeting times from first Wednesday of each month at 5:00, to the first Tuesday of the month at noon. The thought is that it might be easier for working folks and those with young children to come at that time. This starts with the next Continue Reading
“John” in HD at SJCT
Written on December 28, 2014 at 11:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
An intense and moving theatrical experience from London will be screened at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, January 2 at 7:00 p.m. JOHN, a co-production of Britain’s National Theatre and DV8 Physical Theatre uses movement and the spoken word to depict one man’s unique life. Lloyd Newson, DV8’s Artistic Director, interviewed more than 50 Continue Reading
Free EDC workshop on QuickBooks tips
Written on December 28, 2014 at 11:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Economic Development Council, in partnership with Islanders Bank and Lake Kennedy McCulloch, CPAs, will present a free workshop on QuickBooks tips. Accounting software is a critical tool in successfully running any small business, and QuickBooks is one of the most popular programs for entrepreneurs. While QuickBooks allows business owners to keep Continue Reading
Conscientious Projector
Written on December 27, 2014 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Rob Simpson with the lowdown on this month’s Conscientious Projector screening… Hello Peace Islanders, Last month’s topic, a briefing on new energy technologies, contained many important messages. Dr. Stephen Greer, in his 2014 Washington DC briefing made it quite clear that only with a change of consciousness will technologies emerge for the benefit of all Continue Reading
Jimmy Moe’s One Man Show
Written on December 26, 2014 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim will be making his first solo appearance at the Rumor Mill on Saturday, December 27th 6:30 pm. He will entertain with songs (and antics) from the Great American Song Book, featuring Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Louie Armstrong, etc. What a great way to close out the year!
Mary Kate says Thanks and Happy Holidays
Written on December 25, 2014 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
The holiday season and new year is an especially good time to stop and take a moment to reflect upon the love that surrounds each of us. I have been reminded of that personally over this past year. With the love and faith of family and friends, the understanding and loyalty of clients, compassionate care Continue Reading
Victoria
Written on December 24, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shannon and I took a quick trip to Victoria last weekend to chill a bit before the holidays and to visit with Ian and Josie before the ferry stops running for the winter. By the way, Saturday this week is the last international sailing until the Spring schedule comes out, so if you want to Continue Reading
Island Arts League Donation to IMA
Written on December 24, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA) is the recipient of nearly $5,000 from the Island Arts League (IAL), which discontinued operations this year after 18 years. IAL offered local classes in pottery, wood, textiles and painting. The donated funds are earmarked to help support the museum’s Family Art Days, summertime outdoor art classes taught Continue Reading
Marina Sunrise
Written on December 23, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes shares this beautiful view of the sunrise over the Friday Harbor Marina on Monday morning. Thanks Kevin!
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Written on December 23, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yes Martha, there is a San Juan Islands Audubon Christmas Bird Count this year! The holidays are such a busy time of year we chose to do the count when folks are not so busy so mark your calendars for Saturday, January 3rd for the count. Join other birders around the county in counting birds Continue Reading
Mrs. Santa Claus Seen in Town
Written on December 22, 2014 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from SJ Update correspondent Minnie Knych… Mrs. Santa Claus stopped in at Stillpoint School to see the children. She brought candy canes and chocolate chip cookies and read a story before leaving to report to Santa that all the children were nice.