Topic: Around Here
Swim Team Registration Open
Written on November 3, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Swim Team registration for the 2014/2015 season is open. Registration forms and information are available at the front desk at San Juan Island Fitness. The team is comprised of three groups; the Orcas, being the most experienced, Dolphins who just need a little more time in the water and Seals who learn Continue Reading
Book Drive
Written on November 3, 2014 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Rachel and Keegan at the high school community projects class… Hello, My name is Rachel May, and I am going to organizing a book drive with Keegan Hebert. The point of our book drive is to gather up books for a small library in the hospital. Our goal is to extend Continue Reading
Harper Gene Wilson
Written on November 2, 2014 at 8:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Update reader and proud grandma Genie Williams sends over this photo of her granddaughter on her first Halloween. 10 months old, this is Harper Gene Wilson. Thanks Genie!
FHFF Needs Volunteers
Written on November 2, 2014 at 8:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival still needs a few volunteers to help with this upcoming event which is only a week away! We have openings for Venue support ( helping great, seat, punch tickets) at the Friday Harbor House Friday and Saturday morning and Saturday and Sunday afternoon. We have openings for Hospitality assistant at our Continue Reading
Mr. Tambourine Man at the Library
Written on November 1, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Visit the San Juan Island Library for a free concert. Paul Stierle has entertained the children of Friday Harbor in the persona of Cowboy Buck. Now, this versatile musician returns to entertain adults with the early music of Bob Dylan, from 1962-1974. This includes such classic folk tunes as “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Don’t Think Continue Reading
Dia De Los Muertos
Written on October 31, 2014 at 5:25 pm, by Tim Dustrude
5th Annual Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 1st at 4:00 pm Crafts for the kids Face painting Fun raffles Mexican music/DJ Juan Authentic Mexican Food Performance by Monarca Adults (15 and over) $15 Kids (6 to 14) $10 Kids 5 and under are Free
Halloween Parade
Written on October 31, 2014 at 12:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The elementary school’s Halloween Parade was moved indoors this year at the last minute, due to the rain. For those of you who missed it, here are some photos of the event in the gymnasium at FHES: Click to see photos.
Stillpoint School Halloween Parade
Written on October 31, 2014 at 12:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
And speaking of Halloween Parades, Stillpoint School sent over this note and photo about their parade this morning… Stillpoint School students braved the rain this morning to visit the LifeCare Center residents for a very special Halloween celebration! We sang songs, shared poems, and celebrated the joy of Halloween with the residents. Happy Halloween from Continue Reading
Winning Student Films Featured at FH Film Festival 2014
Written on October 31, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Students ages 10-19: Do not miss this film event, noon-4pm, Saturday November 8, 2014, at the Whale Museum. Free. This year the Friday Harbor Film Festival includes an afternoon of student-produced short films followed by a Q&A with the winning filmmakers themselves. This is the only FH Film Festival event that is free to the Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on October 31, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Sheila Harley with this month’s spotlight… Ron Garner has been volunteering on San Juan Island since 1984. In the early years he and his late wife served with the National Historical Park as interpretive rangers. Ron taught junior high school in Ohio so they came out during summer vacations to work. In 1996 they Continue Reading
Order Your Holiday Wreath Now
Written on October 31, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor High School Senior Class of 2015/PTSA is now taking orders for their annual Holiday Wreath sale. Get your beautiful, aromatic, long-lasting, 24” Northwest Noble Fir wreath with pinecones, berries, and a handmade bow in the color of your choice for only $25.00!! These wreaths make great gifts for friends, family, neighbors and Continue Reading
Academic State Champs
Written on October 31, 2014 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School’s boys and girls soccer teams have each won the academic state championship for the 2B classification. According to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) website, “any team or group with an average GPA of 3.0 or higher qualifies for a state award. A team with an average of 3.00 – 3.49 Continue Reading
Know Your Islander Talks
Written on October 31, 2014 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Bob Anderson, local expert outdoorsman and owner of Star Survey, Friday Harbor. Bob has twice surveyed Mt. Rainier in the National Park and is known internationally for his work. Using photographs, he will share that experience plus stories from his hiking and camping adventures. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome; young and old! “What’s Continue Reading
Weight Watchers Open House
Written on October 30, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please be our guest on Thursday morning, November 6th. We meet in the rear Administration Building of Islanders bank, downstairs in the Community Room. Doors open at 8:15 am and the meeting runs from 8:45 until approximately 9:15 am. Everyone is welcome to join us as Members get ready for the upcoming holiday season. Why Continue Reading
Lost Kayaks
Written on October 30, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
You know that big wind storm we had last week? I was just talking with my friend Scott who lives on his boat. He was anchored in Parks Bay that night, and the wind took his kayaks away. If you see some kayaks, or hear of someone finding a couple of Mainstream Streak orange and Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Special Olympics
Written on October 30, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from our local Special Olympics group… Please join us in cheering for our local special olympics athletes at our very own local event! Monday November 3rd at 3:45 PM. Paradise Lanes Bowling Alley, Friday Harbor, WA. Eight athletes ranging in age from 9 years old through adult will be competing at Paradise Continue Reading
Swim Team Registration Open
Written on November 3, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Swim Team registration for the 2014/2015 season is open. Registration forms and information are available at the front desk at San Juan Island Fitness. The team is comprised of three groups; the Orcas, being the most experienced, Dolphins who just need a little more time in the water and Seals who learn Continue Reading
Book Drive
Written on November 3, 2014 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Rachel and Keegan at the high school community projects class… Hello, My name is Rachel May, and I am going to organizing a book drive with Keegan Hebert. The point of our book drive is to gather up books for a small library in the hospital. Our goal is to extend Continue Reading
Harper Gene Wilson
Written on November 2, 2014 at 8:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Update reader and proud grandma Genie Williams sends over this photo of her granddaughter on her first Halloween. 10 months old, this is Harper Gene Wilson. Thanks Genie!
FHFF Needs Volunteers
Written on November 2, 2014 at 8:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival still needs a few volunteers to help with this upcoming event which is only a week away! We have openings for Venue support ( helping great, seat, punch tickets) at the Friday Harbor House Friday and Saturday morning and Saturday and Sunday afternoon. We have openings for Hospitality assistant at our Continue Reading
Mr. Tambourine Man at the Library
Written on November 1, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Visit the San Juan Island Library for a free concert. Paul Stierle has entertained the children of Friday Harbor in the persona of Cowboy Buck. Now, this versatile musician returns to entertain adults with the early music of Bob Dylan, from 1962-1974. This includes such classic folk tunes as “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Don’t Think Continue Reading
Dia De Los Muertos
Written on October 31, 2014 at 5:25 pm, by Tim Dustrude
5th Annual Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 1st at 4:00 pm Crafts for the kids Face painting Fun raffles Mexican music/DJ Juan Authentic Mexican Food Performance by Monarca Adults (15 and over) $15 Kids (6 to 14) $10 Kids 5 and under are Free
Halloween Parade
Written on October 31, 2014 at 12:34 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The elementary school’s Halloween Parade was moved indoors this year at the last minute, due to the rain. For those of you who missed it, here are some photos of the event in the gymnasium at FHES: Click to see photos.
Stillpoint School Halloween Parade
Written on October 31, 2014 at 12:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
And speaking of Halloween Parades, Stillpoint School sent over this note and photo about their parade this morning… Stillpoint School students braved the rain this morning to visit the LifeCare Center residents for a very special Halloween celebration! We sang songs, shared poems, and celebrated the joy of Halloween with the residents. Happy Halloween from Continue Reading
Winning Student Films Featured at FH Film Festival 2014
Written on October 31, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Students ages 10-19: Do not miss this film event, noon-4pm, Saturday November 8, 2014, at the Whale Museum. Free. This year the Friday Harbor Film Festival includes an afternoon of student-produced short films followed by a Q&A with the winning filmmakers themselves. This is the only FH Film Festival event that is free to the Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on October 31, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Sheila Harley with this month’s spotlight… Ron Garner has been volunteering on San Juan Island since 1984. In the early years he and his late wife served with the National Historical Park as interpretive rangers. Ron taught junior high school in Ohio so they came out during summer vacations to work. In 1996 they Continue Reading
Order Your Holiday Wreath Now
Written on October 31, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor High School Senior Class of 2015/PTSA is now taking orders for their annual Holiday Wreath sale. Get your beautiful, aromatic, long-lasting, 24” Northwest Noble Fir wreath with pinecones, berries, and a handmade bow in the color of your choice for only $25.00!! These wreaths make great gifts for friends, family, neighbors and Continue Reading
Academic State Champs
Written on October 31, 2014 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School’s boys and girls soccer teams have each won the academic state championship for the 2B classification. According to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) website, “any team or group with an average GPA of 3.0 or higher qualifies for a state award. A team with an average of 3.00 – 3.49 Continue Reading
Know Your Islander Talks
Written on October 31, 2014 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Bob Anderson, local expert outdoorsman and owner of Star Survey, Friday Harbor. Bob has twice surveyed Mt. Rainier in the National Park and is known internationally for his work. Using photographs, he will share that experience plus stories from his hiking and camping adventures. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome; young and old! “What’s Continue Reading
Weight Watchers Open House
Written on October 30, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please be our guest on Thursday morning, November 6th. We meet in the rear Administration Building of Islanders bank, downstairs in the Community Room. Doors open at 8:15 am and the meeting runs from 8:45 until approximately 9:15 am. Everyone is welcome to join us as Members get ready for the upcoming holiday season. Why Continue Reading
Lost Kayaks
Written on October 30, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
You know that big wind storm we had last week? I was just talking with my friend Scott who lives on his boat. He was anchored in Parks Bay that night, and the wind took his kayaks away. If you see some kayaks, or hear of someone finding a couple of Mainstream Streak orange and Continue Reading
San Juan Islands Special Olympics
Written on October 30, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from our local Special Olympics group… Please join us in cheering for our local special olympics athletes at our very own local event! Monday November 3rd at 3:45 PM. Paradise Lanes Bowling Alley, Friday Harbor, WA. Eight athletes ranging in age from 9 years old through adult will be competing at Paradise Continue Reading