Topic: Around Here
SJIPSF Says Thanks!
Written on October 16, 2014 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Phone-a-Thon, held on October 7th and 8th, brought in $42,000 in pledges. As they say, “It takes a village”. Thank you to this amazing community! Volunteer students, parents, and educators spent hours at our call center this year. A big thanks to them as well. The generous support of islanders has enabled the organization Continue Reading
WSF Reservations
Written on October 16, 2014 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Brian Churchwell at WSF about the upcoming reservations system… I’m sure many of you saw the King 5 News piece yesterday or heard about it. There were a couple errors that we have requested they correct. It would be great if we could get this out on the local blogs so Continue Reading
Island Stage Left Presents: Red
Written on October 16, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Tony Award winning and Electrifying “RED” by John Logan is back by popular demand! SJ County Fairgrounds Marie Boe Building October 24th through November 16th Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 4:00 (show opens on Friday October 24th)
Friday Harbor Transportation Benefit District
Written on October 16, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Town of Friday Harbor about the new item on the ballot next month… The November 4th General Election is a few weeks away and Town Voters will be asked to consider Proposition 1 regarding the two tenths of one percent sales and use tax within Friday Harbor. Informational documents, including Continue Reading
Election 2014
Written on October 16, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
There are some new letters on the Election Page. Click here to see them…
Roche Harbor Salmon Derby
Written on October 15, 2014 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Debbie with a head’s up about the upcoming derby… YES ~ it is time to think about getting your boat team registered for the upcoming 12th Annual Roche Harbor Salmon Derby! To be held February 5th – 7th, 2015 ~ which DOES NOT conflict with our Seattle Boat Show or the Super Bowl ~! Continue Reading
Energy Pie Social
Written on October 15, 2014 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
You are invited to a fun, informative, and most of all delicious event for the entire community to talk about the energy future of the San Juans. Provide your input on San Juan Islands energy planning. Celebrate the Community Solar for our Schools program and recognize our outstanding contributors! Drop by, exchange ideas, and enjoy Continue Reading
Remembering Al Sundstrom
Written on October 15, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Patriarch Passes – and so does the end of an era Al Sundstrom passed away peacefully at his San Juan Valley farm early on September 10, 2014, on the Harvest Moon – fitting for this life-long farmer. Born and raised in San Juan Valley, he was the third of seven children born to John Continue Reading
Poet Laureate in Friday Harbor October 20
Written on October 15, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The first Poet Laureate of Hawaii and an internationally acclaimed poet and storyteller shares his talents at San Juan Community Theatre on Monday, October 20. Kealoha, who has performed throughout the world – from the White House to the Iolani Palace to Brazil and Switzerland—will hold a free workshop for island teens at 3:15 pm in Continue Reading
All Hallow’s Eve Costume Ball
Written on October 15, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wolf Hollow is hosting an All Hallow’s Eve Charity Costume Ball at Brickworks in Friday Harbor on Friday, October 31st, 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Space is limited, tickets are $60 per person and include nibbles by Market Chef, wine by San Juan Vineyards and cocktails by San Juan Distillery. There will be an auction, tricks Continue Reading
The Conscientious Projector
Written on October 15, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Rob Simpson with a preview of next week’s Conscientious Projector Series… “Citizen Koch,” the documentary that was banned by PBS one year ago will finally be screened on Monday, October 20, 7:00 pm at the library. PBS helped fund the documentary investigating the warping effects on our democracy after the Supreme Court’s “Citizens United” Continue Reading
Friends of the Library
Written on October 14, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
This month, from October 19-25, is the ninth annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week, making it a great time to publicly thank our dedicated, enthusiastic Friends of the San Juan Island Library. Our Friends are multi-taskers! They sort and sell thousands of books, CDs and DVDs every year. They make and sell jewelry. Continue Reading
Island Rec Basketball
Written on October 14, 2014 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec Volunteer Basketball Coaches Island Rec is in need of volunteer coaches, for the 2014 Boys Basketball season. This league is recreational and focused on building skills and having fun. The commitment is 8 weeks running October 27 – December 14th. Practices are 2 times per week and games are all played on Island Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Contra Dance
Written on October 14, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Marlin Prowell from Bellingham calling with NPR host, Sandy Bradley and musician extraordinaire, Laurie Andres on concertina and guitar. No partners needed. All dances taught. No experience necessary. $10/person donation (students half price). For more information, call 378-3836. Saturday, October 18th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the SJI Grange Hall. This will be a very special Continue Reading
Blair Avenue Project
Written on October 13, 2014 at 10:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note about progress on the Blair Avenue project from Town Administrator Duncan Wilson… On Friday, October 10th, project contractor Mike Carlson Enterprises finished the second and final lift of asphalt on the southern portion of Blair Avenue. The sidewalks in this area will be poured during the week of October 20th. In the Continue Reading
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Written on October 13, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
From Broadway to Friday Harbor! Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike—one of the newest plays to hit the San Juan Community Theatre stage— opens this Thursday, October 16 at 7:30 pm in the Whittier Theater at SJCT. Christopher Durang’s comedy won the Tony Award for best play in 2013. The play centers around middle-aged Continue Reading
SJIPSF Says Thanks!
Written on October 16, 2014 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Phone-a-Thon, held on October 7th and 8th, brought in $42,000 in pledges. As they say, “It takes a village”. Thank you to this amazing community! Volunteer students, parents, and educators spent hours at our call center this year. A big thanks to them as well. The generous support of islanders has enabled the organization Continue Reading
WSF Reservations
Written on October 16, 2014 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Brian Churchwell at WSF about the upcoming reservations system… I’m sure many of you saw the King 5 News piece yesterday or heard about it. There were a couple errors that we have requested they correct. It would be great if we could get this out on the local blogs so Continue Reading
Island Stage Left Presents: Red
Written on October 16, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Tony Award winning and Electrifying “RED” by John Logan is back by popular demand! SJ County Fairgrounds Marie Boe Building October 24th through November 16th Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 4:00 (show opens on Friday October 24th)
Friday Harbor Transportation Benefit District
Written on October 16, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Town of Friday Harbor about the new item on the ballot next month… The November 4th General Election is a few weeks away and Town Voters will be asked to consider Proposition 1 regarding the two tenths of one percent sales and use tax within Friday Harbor. Informational documents, including Continue Reading
Election 2014
Written on October 16, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
There are some new letters on the Election Page. Click here to see them…
Roche Harbor Salmon Derby
Written on October 15, 2014 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Debbie with a head’s up about the upcoming derby… YES ~ it is time to think about getting your boat team registered for the upcoming 12th Annual Roche Harbor Salmon Derby! To be held February 5th – 7th, 2015 ~ which DOES NOT conflict with our Seattle Boat Show or the Super Bowl ~! Continue Reading
Energy Pie Social
Written on October 15, 2014 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
You are invited to a fun, informative, and most of all delicious event for the entire community to talk about the energy future of the San Juans. Provide your input on San Juan Islands energy planning. Celebrate the Community Solar for our Schools program and recognize our outstanding contributors! Drop by, exchange ideas, and enjoy Continue Reading
Remembering Al Sundstrom
Written on October 15, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Patriarch Passes – and so does the end of an era Al Sundstrom passed away peacefully at his San Juan Valley farm early on September 10, 2014, on the Harvest Moon – fitting for this life-long farmer. Born and raised in San Juan Valley, he was the third of seven children born to John Continue Reading
Poet Laureate in Friday Harbor October 20
Written on October 15, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The first Poet Laureate of Hawaii and an internationally acclaimed poet and storyteller shares his talents at San Juan Community Theatre on Monday, October 20. Kealoha, who has performed throughout the world – from the White House to the Iolani Palace to Brazil and Switzerland—will hold a free workshop for island teens at 3:15 pm in Continue Reading
All Hallow’s Eve Costume Ball
Written on October 15, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wolf Hollow is hosting an All Hallow’s Eve Charity Costume Ball at Brickworks in Friday Harbor on Friday, October 31st, 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Space is limited, tickets are $60 per person and include nibbles by Market Chef, wine by San Juan Vineyards and cocktails by San Juan Distillery. There will be an auction, tricks Continue Reading
The Conscientious Projector
Written on October 15, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Rob Simpson with a preview of next week’s Conscientious Projector Series… “Citizen Koch,” the documentary that was banned by PBS one year ago will finally be screened on Monday, October 20, 7:00 pm at the library. PBS helped fund the documentary investigating the warping effects on our democracy after the Supreme Court’s “Citizens United” Continue Reading
Friends of the Library
Written on October 14, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
This month, from October 19-25, is the ninth annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week, making it a great time to publicly thank our dedicated, enthusiastic Friends of the San Juan Island Library. Our Friends are multi-taskers! They sort and sell thousands of books, CDs and DVDs every year. They make and sell jewelry. Continue Reading
Island Rec Basketball
Written on October 14, 2014 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec Volunteer Basketball Coaches Island Rec is in need of volunteer coaches, for the 2014 Boys Basketball season. This league is recreational and focused on building skills and having fun. The commitment is 8 weeks running October 27 – December 14th. Practices are 2 times per week and games are all played on Island Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Contra Dance
Written on October 14, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Marlin Prowell from Bellingham calling with NPR host, Sandy Bradley and musician extraordinaire, Laurie Andres on concertina and guitar. No partners needed. All dances taught. No experience necessary. $10/person donation (students half price). For more information, call 378-3836. Saturday, October 18th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the SJI Grange Hall. This will be a very special Continue Reading
Blair Avenue Project
Written on October 13, 2014 at 10:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note about progress on the Blair Avenue project from Town Administrator Duncan Wilson… On Friday, October 10th, project contractor Mike Carlson Enterprises finished the second and final lift of asphalt on the southern portion of Blair Avenue. The sidewalks in this area will be poured during the week of October 20th. In the Continue Reading
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Written on October 13, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
From Broadway to Friday Harbor! Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike—one of the newest plays to hit the San Juan Community Theatre stage— opens this Thursday, October 16 at 7:30 pm in the Whittier Theater at SJCT. Christopher Durang’s comedy won the Tony Award for best play in 2013. The play centers around middle-aged Continue Reading