Topic: Around Here
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on November 20, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Sheila Harley again with this month’s edition of “Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter…” Brien is a 2nd generation firefighter for San Juan Island Fire Rescue. He follows in the footsteps of his father, Jim, who retired from the department this year. He is trained in structural and wildland firefighting and is also trained in rope Continue Reading
IMA Unveiling December 5th
Written on November 20, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The new San Juan Island Museum of Art building opens its doors for the first time on December 5 with the reception party for “Unveiling: the Best of IMA Artists’ Registry,” which runs December 6, 2014, thru January 25, 2015. Featured artists are members of the museum’s Artists’ Registry program, created in 2010 to offer Continue Reading
Holiday Open House at The Whale Museum
Written on November 20, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Whale Museum is hosting a holiday open house on the evening of Friday, December 5th until 6:30 p.m. Come to Friday Harbor’s Tree Lighting and enjoy the festivities. After the Tree Lighting, there will be holiday refreshments and goodies to enjoy in the gallery at The Whale Museum. Visitors will also receive a 20% Continue Reading
Forum on Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production
Written on November 19, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Grange #966 is hosting an informational forum on The Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production, at 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the Grange Hall. The program will include presentations from differing perspectives and a moderated question and answer session. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. In November 2012 the voters Continue Reading
Mobile CSO is Coming
Written on November 19, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
DSHS is coming to Friday Harbor with their mobile CSO van. They will be here from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on December 9th & 10th at the Friday Harbor Family Resource Center, 500 Market Street (directly across the street from Marketplace grocery store). The Division of Child Support (DCS) will also be on the Continue Reading
Citizens Respond to Call for Food Bank Assistance
Written on November 19, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Town Administrator Duncan Wilson… Town of Friday Harbor utility customers have certainly shown their holiday spirit by contributing to the Harbor Life Ring program to benefit the Friday Harbor Food Bank this year. The Town distributed a letter in the October utility billing statement informing customers that any donations they made Continue Reading
Substance Abuse Survey
Written on November 19, 2014 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJI Prevention Coalition would like for you to share your thoughts on this survey. Here are some notes from Debbi Fincher… This survey is not created locally, it is offered through the State, a Division of Behavioral Health, which maintains a high level of security, keeping this an anonymous survey. The SJI Prevention Coalition Continue Reading
Beautiful Morning
Written on November 18, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bob Stavers shares this beautiful photo with you. This was the scene yesterday morning on Cattle Point Road with all the frost. Thanks Bob!
Law and Order Spoof at SJCT November 21-23
Written on November 18, 2014 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
“In the nursery rhyme justice system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important groups….” And so opens the latest production in San Juan Community Theatre’s Family Theatre program, Law and Order: C-Rhyme and Pun-ishment, presented on the Whittier stage Friday and Saturday, November 21 – 22 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November Continue Reading
Land Bank Turkey Walk-not-Trot Trail Event
Written on November 18, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’ve eaten the leftovers; you’ve watched the bowl games (your team won!); you’ve visited all the local haunts; now what? Come to the Land Bank’s Turkey Walk-not-Trot Trail Event at the Limekiln Preserve, Saturday, November 29th at 1:00 pm. Share the preserve and some hot cider with your visiting friends and family…a quiet forest trail, Continue Reading
SVC Registration
Written on November 18, 2014 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College announces registration for Winter Quarter classes is going on now at Skagit Valley College: Registration for Returning Students going on now. Registration for New Advised Students starts Thursday, November 20. Open Enrollment starts Thursday, December 4. Winter Quarter begins Tuesday, January 6. For students who want to train for a new career Continue Reading
Library Programs This Week
Written on November 17, 2014 at 3:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a few things coming up that the library is putting on that you might be interested in… Facebook Basics Workshop Tuesday, November 18 from 10:00 to 11:30 am San Juan Island Library meeting room, free. Learn the basics of Facebook with Mark Madsen. We’ll cover setting up an account and privacy settings, making Continue Reading
Youth Leadership Conference
Written on November 17, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Debbi Fincher of the SJI Prevention Coalition shares this essay written by Aida Must, a 7th grader from Friday Harbor. Hi Tim, I wanted to let you know how our first San Juan Youth Leadership Conference went. Here is one account from a local 7th grader. Thanks again for your continued support of our local Continue Reading
FHFF Says “Thanks!”
Written on November 17, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thank You Friday Harbor! We are full of gratitude to the community of Friday Harbor and the San Juan Islands. The Friday Harbor Film Festival could not have enjoyed such great success without the generous support of our sponsors, the Town of Friday Harbor, enthusiastic dedication of our volunteers and all the community members of Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on November 17, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Emma arrived at the shelter in September and makes a great impression on everyone who meets her! She’s about 3 years old and beautiful, as you can see. She has lovely manners and is very affectionate and outgoing. She would love to find herself sitting in someone’s warm lap in her very own home soon! Continue Reading
Kimchi Class
Written on November 16, 2014 at 11:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Learn the simple technique of preparing the fall harvest into beneficial and scrumptious Kimchi. and how to include it in your diet. Each participant makes their own batch. It will be ready by Thanksgiving! November 16, 1 – 3 pm, in the Co-op Annex at 775 Mullis Street. $20 donation appreciated Call 370-7099 for tools and Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on November 20, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Sheila Harley again with this month’s edition of “Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter…” Brien is a 2nd generation firefighter for San Juan Island Fire Rescue. He follows in the footsteps of his father, Jim, who retired from the department this year. He is trained in structural and wildland firefighting and is also trained in rope Continue Reading
IMA Unveiling December 5th
Written on November 20, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The new San Juan Island Museum of Art building opens its doors for the first time on December 5 with the reception party for “Unveiling: the Best of IMA Artists’ Registry,” which runs December 6, 2014, thru January 25, 2015. Featured artists are members of the museum’s Artists’ Registry program, created in 2010 to offer Continue Reading
Holiday Open House at The Whale Museum
Written on November 20, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Whale Museum is hosting a holiday open house on the evening of Friday, December 5th until 6:30 p.m. Come to Friday Harbor’s Tree Lighting and enjoy the festivities. After the Tree Lighting, there will be holiday refreshments and goodies to enjoy in the gallery at The Whale Museum. Visitors will also receive a 20% Continue Reading
Forum on Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production
Written on November 19, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Grange #966 is hosting an informational forum on The Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production, at 7:00pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the Grange Hall. The program will include presentations from differing perspectives and a moderated question and answer session. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. In November 2012 the voters Continue Reading
Mobile CSO is Coming
Written on November 19, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
DSHS is coming to Friday Harbor with their mobile CSO van. They will be here from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on December 9th & 10th at the Friday Harbor Family Resource Center, 500 Market Street (directly across the street from Marketplace grocery store). The Division of Child Support (DCS) will also be on the Continue Reading
Citizens Respond to Call for Food Bank Assistance
Written on November 19, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Town Administrator Duncan Wilson… Town of Friday Harbor utility customers have certainly shown their holiday spirit by contributing to the Harbor Life Ring program to benefit the Friday Harbor Food Bank this year. The Town distributed a letter in the October utility billing statement informing customers that any donations they made Continue Reading
Substance Abuse Survey
Written on November 19, 2014 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJI Prevention Coalition would like for you to share your thoughts on this survey. Here are some notes from Debbi Fincher… This survey is not created locally, it is offered through the State, a Division of Behavioral Health, which maintains a high level of security, keeping this an anonymous survey. The SJI Prevention Coalition Continue Reading
Beautiful Morning
Written on November 18, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bob Stavers shares this beautiful photo with you. This was the scene yesterday morning on Cattle Point Road with all the frost. Thanks Bob!
Law and Order Spoof at SJCT November 21-23
Written on November 18, 2014 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
“In the nursery rhyme justice system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important groups….” And so opens the latest production in San Juan Community Theatre’s Family Theatre program, Law and Order: C-Rhyme and Pun-ishment, presented on the Whittier stage Friday and Saturday, November 21 – 22 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November Continue Reading
Land Bank Turkey Walk-not-Trot Trail Event
Written on November 18, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’ve eaten the leftovers; you’ve watched the bowl games (your team won!); you’ve visited all the local haunts; now what? Come to the Land Bank’s Turkey Walk-not-Trot Trail Event at the Limekiln Preserve, Saturday, November 29th at 1:00 pm. Share the preserve and some hot cider with your visiting friends and family…a quiet forest trail, Continue Reading
SVC Registration
Written on November 18, 2014 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College announces registration for Winter Quarter classes is going on now at Skagit Valley College: Registration for Returning Students going on now. Registration for New Advised Students starts Thursday, November 20. Open Enrollment starts Thursday, December 4. Winter Quarter begins Tuesday, January 6. For students who want to train for a new career Continue Reading
Library Programs This Week
Written on November 17, 2014 at 3:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a few things coming up that the library is putting on that you might be interested in… Facebook Basics Workshop Tuesday, November 18 from 10:00 to 11:30 am San Juan Island Library meeting room, free. Learn the basics of Facebook with Mark Madsen. We’ll cover setting up an account and privacy settings, making Continue Reading
Youth Leadership Conference
Written on November 17, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Debbi Fincher of the SJI Prevention Coalition shares this essay written by Aida Must, a 7th grader from Friday Harbor. Hi Tim, I wanted to let you know how our first San Juan Youth Leadership Conference went. Here is one account from a local 7th grader. Thanks again for your continued support of our local Continue Reading
FHFF Says “Thanks!”
Written on November 17, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thank You Friday Harbor! We are full of gratitude to the community of Friday Harbor and the San Juan Islands. The Friday Harbor Film Festival could not have enjoyed such great success without the generous support of our sponsors, the Town of Friday Harbor, enthusiastic dedication of our volunteers and all the community members of Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on November 17, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Emma arrived at the shelter in September and makes a great impression on everyone who meets her! She’s about 3 years old and beautiful, as you can see. She has lovely manners and is very affectionate and outgoing. She would love to find herself sitting in someone’s warm lap in her very own home soon! Continue Reading
Kimchi Class
Written on November 16, 2014 at 11:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Learn the simple technique of preparing the fall harvest into beneficial and scrumptious Kimchi. and how to include it in your diet. Each participant makes their own batch. It will be ready by Thanksgiving! November 16, 1 – 3 pm, in the Co-op Annex at 775 Mullis Street. $20 donation appreciated Call 370-7099 for tools and Continue Reading