Topic: Around Here
1st Civic Pride Award
Written on October 21, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alley makeover earns first Civic Pride Award – Town of Friday Harbor recognizes Steve Buck and company Curb appeal is typically reserved for the front of buildings, but businesses on Sunshine Alley are taking a critical look at their side and backyards. Voluntary efforts to improve the alleyway began at the First Street entrance with Continue Reading
Baby Orca Did Not Survive
Written on October 21, 2014 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This sad story was forwarded to the Update on behalf of the Orca Network… The Center for Whale Research has confirmed that baby L120, only about seven weeks old and the third known offspring of a 23-year old Southern Resident orca known as L86, was not with his or her mother when she and other Continue Reading
Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Written on October 21, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
A partial solar eclipse occurs in the polar regions of the Earth when the center of the Moon’s shadow misses the Earth. San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Island National Historical Park will host a partial solar eclipse viewing party, Thursday, October 23, in Driggs Park, adjacent to the Land Bank’s office, at Continue Reading
Author Event at Griffin Bay Books
Written on October 21, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Two Talking Wolves tour sponsored by Cascadia Wildlands is coming to Griffin Bay Bookstore on Saturday October 25, 1:30—3:00 pm. Nationally-known environmental author Todd Wilkinson will be on hand and so will Bob Ferris, Cascadia Wildlands Executive Director, both to talk about Last Stand: Ted Turner’s Quest to Save a Troubled Planet. Todd Wilkinson has Continue Reading
Diane and the LWV Say “Thanks”
Written on October 21, 2014 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, On behalf of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans, I would like to thank the citizens, press and candidates for office who attended our recent Voters’ Forums. I also want to thank the workers at the County Elections Office for diligently providing timely information. More than 200 people from San Continue Reading
Free Song with Tips for DVSAS
Written on October 20, 2014 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Island singer songwriter Mandy Troxel has released a new original song in honor of October’s Domestic Violence Awareness month. The song is available for free download, with the option to “tip” the music, with 100% of the proceeds designated towards the San Juan County’s DVSAS office. The song developed from an incident that unfolded Continue Reading
Garden Club Pollinator Program with Colleen
Written on October 20, 2014 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Colleen Howe-Gregory of Mitchell Bay Farms will be our featured speaker at the San Juan Island Garden Club on November 4, 2014. Colleen will be presenting a visual program that will highlight pollinator issues and she will also address the use of color in the landscape environment. She will comment on why we make poor Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on October 20, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Caesar is a gorgeous big boy, about 9 years old. He’s a big teddy bear of a dog who loves to swim, play ball and be in the company of people. He has shown aggression toward some dogs, so we think he’ll be happiest as the only dog in the home. He cannot live in Continue Reading
Opalco Broadband Unveiled: $95/Month
Written on October 20, 2014 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Separate Entity To Deliver Internet Services To Co-Op Members At Thursday’s meeting of the OPALCO Board of Directors, a motion was unanimously approved that includes a $7.5 million acceleration of our efforts to provide member Internet connections to as many members as possible – and, eventually, serve the entire membership. A new organization will be Continue Reading
Kon-Tiki at FHFF Tuesday
Written on October 20, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kon-Tiki will be the last Tuesday night film at the Grange before the Friday Harbor Film Festival – It will be shown at 7:00 pm, October 21st at the Grange hall. Kon-Tiki is the Academy Award-winning film of an astonishing adventure, a journey spanning 4300 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean by raft. Intrigued by Continue Reading
Racing News from FH Sailing Club
Written on October 19, 2014 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Sailing Club’s eighth annual Fred Hoeppner International Regatta was held October 4 and 5 out on the west side of San Juan Island. This year, it was an exciting two day race that involved several sailboats, skippers and crews who competed in different races over the weekend under varying conditions. Congratulations to the Continue Reading
Stillpoint School ShakesOut
Written on October 18, 2014 at 11:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Dori and Kate about their participation in the Great ShakeOut the other day… Stillpoint School students were excited to join more than 20 million people worldwide by participating in the world’s largest earthquake drill on Thursday. Stillpoint students participated in the earthquake drill at exactly 10:16 on October 16, and enjoyed Continue Reading
Name the New Ferry
Written on October 17, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
(Editor’s note – This is an updated post with the link corrected below) The Voice of Washington Survey would like to know your preference of 4 possible names for the new 144-car Olympic Class ferry currently being built for Washington State Ferries. The choices are: Chimacum Cowlitz Sammamish Suquamish Click this link to sign up Continue Reading
Pacific White Sided Dolphin
Written on October 17, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Maya of Maya’s Westside Charters says they continue to see whales every day, though not always Orcas – lots of humpbacks recently. And, he says he’s seen more Pacific White-Sided Dolphins this year than any other year. Thanks for sharing this beautiful photo Jim!
Nature Institute Field Workshop
Written on October 17, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Explore Island Mushrooms with Fred Rhoades Saturday October 25,2014 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Meet at UW Labs Register online at www.sjnature.org or call 378-3646 $55 per person (Eight registered participants required to ensure class)
DVSAS Local Harvest Dinner
Written on October 17, 2014 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thanks to our generous local farmers and fishermen, there will be a Local Harvest Dinner to support a local non-profit, on Thursday October 30th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Presbyterian Church on Spring Street. Guests will be able to place to-go orders to take home or will be able to sit down for Continue Reading
1st Civic Pride Award
Written on October 21, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Alley makeover earns first Civic Pride Award – Town of Friday Harbor recognizes Steve Buck and company Curb appeal is typically reserved for the front of buildings, but businesses on Sunshine Alley are taking a critical look at their side and backyards. Voluntary efforts to improve the alleyway began at the First Street entrance with Continue Reading
Baby Orca Did Not Survive
Written on October 21, 2014 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
This sad story was forwarded to the Update on behalf of the Orca Network… The Center for Whale Research has confirmed that baby L120, only about seven weeks old and the third known offspring of a 23-year old Southern Resident orca known as L86, was not with his or her mother when she and other Continue Reading
Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Written on October 21, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
A partial solar eclipse occurs in the polar regions of the Earth when the center of the Moon’s shadow misses the Earth. San Juan County Land Bank and San Juan Island National Historical Park will host a partial solar eclipse viewing party, Thursday, October 23, in Driggs Park, adjacent to the Land Bank’s office, at Continue Reading
Author Event at Griffin Bay Books
Written on October 21, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Two Talking Wolves tour sponsored by Cascadia Wildlands is coming to Griffin Bay Bookstore on Saturday October 25, 1:30—3:00 pm. Nationally-known environmental author Todd Wilkinson will be on hand and so will Bob Ferris, Cascadia Wildlands Executive Director, both to talk about Last Stand: Ted Turner’s Quest to Save a Troubled Planet. Todd Wilkinson has Continue Reading
Diane and the LWV Say “Thanks”
Written on October 21, 2014 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Editor, On behalf of the League of Women Voters of the San Juans, I would like to thank the citizens, press and candidates for office who attended our recent Voters’ Forums. I also want to thank the workers at the County Elections Office for diligently providing timely information. More than 200 people from San Continue Reading
Free Song with Tips for DVSAS
Written on October 20, 2014 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Orcas Island singer songwriter Mandy Troxel has released a new original song in honor of October’s Domestic Violence Awareness month. The song is available for free download, with the option to “tip” the music, with 100% of the proceeds designated towards the San Juan County’s DVSAS office. The song developed from an incident that unfolded Continue Reading
Garden Club Pollinator Program with Colleen
Written on October 20, 2014 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Colleen Howe-Gregory of Mitchell Bay Farms will be our featured speaker at the San Juan Island Garden Club on November 4, 2014. Colleen will be presenting a visual program that will highlight pollinator issues and she will also address the use of color in the landscape environment. She will comment on why we make poor Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on October 20, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Caesar is a gorgeous big boy, about 9 years old. He’s a big teddy bear of a dog who loves to swim, play ball and be in the company of people. He has shown aggression toward some dogs, so we think he’ll be happiest as the only dog in the home. He cannot live in Continue Reading
Opalco Broadband Unveiled: $95/Month
Written on October 20, 2014 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Separate Entity To Deliver Internet Services To Co-Op Members At Thursday’s meeting of the OPALCO Board of Directors, a motion was unanimously approved that includes a $7.5 million acceleration of our efforts to provide member Internet connections to as many members as possible – and, eventually, serve the entire membership. A new organization will be Continue Reading
Kon-Tiki at FHFF Tuesday
Written on October 20, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kon-Tiki will be the last Tuesday night film at the Grange before the Friday Harbor Film Festival – It will be shown at 7:00 pm, October 21st at the Grange hall. Kon-Tiki is the Academy Award-winning film of an astonishing adventure, a journey spanning 4300 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean by raft. Intrigued by Continue Reading
Racing News from FH Sailing Club
Written on October 19, 2014 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Sailing Club’s eighth annual Fred Hoeppner International Regatta was held October 4 and 5 out on the west side of San Juan Island. This year, it was an exciting two day race that involved several sailboats, skippers and crews who competed in different races over the weekend under varying conditions. Congratulations to the Continue Reading
Stillpoint School ShakesOut
Written on October 18, 2014 at 11:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Dori and Kate about their participation in the Great ShakeOut the other day… Stillpoint School students were excited to join more than 20 million people worldwide by participating in the world’s largest earthquake drill on Thursday. Stillpoint students participated in the earthquake drill at exactly 10:16 on October 16, and enjoyed Continue Reading
Name the New Ferry
Written on October 17, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
(Editor’s note – This is an updated post with the link corrected below) The Voice of Washington Survey would like to know your preference of 4 possible names for the new 144-car Olympic Class ferry currently being built for Washington State Ferries. The choices are: Chimacum Cowlitz Sammamish Suquamish Click this link to sign up Continue Reading
Pacific White Sided Dolphin
Written on October 17, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Maya of Maya’s Westside Charters says they continue to see whales every day, though not always Orcas – lots of humpbacks recently. And, he says he’s seen more Pacific White-Sided Dolphins this year than any other year. Thanks for sharing this beautiful photo Jim!
Nature Institute Field Workshop
Written on October 17, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Explore Island Mushrooms with Fred Rhoades Saturday October 25,2014 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Meet at UW Labs Register online at www.sjnature.org or call 378-3646 $55 per person (Eight registered participants required to ensure class)
DVSAS Local Harvest Dinner
Written on October 17, 2014 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Thanks to our generous local farmers and fishermen, there will be a Local Harvest Dinner to support a local non-profit, on Thursday October 30th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Presbyterian Church on Spring Street. Guests will be able to place to-go orders to take home or will be able to sit down for Continue Reading