Topic: Around Here
Grange Halls of Washington State
Written on October 6, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJI Grange #966 is sponsoring a program on Grange Halls of Washington State, Wednesday, October 15, at the Grange Hall Holly Taylor, a historic preservation consultant from Vashon Island and a doctoral student at UW, will talk about her recent research on the history and preservation of grange halls. She has visited and documented over Continue Reading
Sunrise from San Juan Channel
Written on October 4, 2014 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Marty Starr operates the M/V Henry Island, (you know that boat you see down at the marina that runs propane trucks and such to the outer islands), and he captured this beautiful sunrise over Mt. Baker and Shaw & Lopez Islands Friday morning. Thanks for sharing Marty!
Sailing Club Gifts Sailing Foundation
Written on October 4, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On September 9, 2014 Friday Harbor Sailing Club’s Commodore Don Hendrix, was pleased to introduce two special guests from the San Juan Sailing Foundation. Sailing manager Paul LeBaron with high school senior Melanie Cope, were presented as representatives of the Foundation, a $500.00 check from the Friday Harbor Sailing Club for support of the Foundation. Continue Reading
Are you ready for flu?
Written on October 4, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Joanne Runyan, RN with SJ County Health… It’s that time of year once again… flu season! Flu is unpredictable and how severe it is can vary widely from one season to the next. Anyone can get sick with the flu, but certain people are at greater risk for serious complications, causing Continue Reading
Arts Council Seeks New Board Members
Written on October 4, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Arts Council (SJCAC) is seeking 4-5 new members for the Board of Directors to begin in November, 2014 The Council strives for representation from all islands and values individuals who care about the arts. Past or present involvement in allied organizations and enterprises would be a plus. SJCAC’s mission is to Continue Reading
Earthquake Drill
Written on October 4, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brendan Cowan, Director of SJC Department of Emergency Management wants to share this with you: The world’s Largest Earthquake Drill happens on October 16th. It’s easy to sign up for at this link, and takes little effort to participate in. Please help spread the word to co-workers, neighbors, friends, and family! It’s a simple and Continue Reading
The Natural World of Stephen McMillan – Aquatint Etchings
Written on October 3, 2014 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Throughout his life, Stephen McMillan has been inspired and sustained by the natural world spending much of his time outside, whether it’s a bike ride in the San Juan Islands countryside, or a week-long backpacking trip in Asia, he is renewed and invigorated by being in and moving through landscape. It is this sense of Continue Reading
Youth Leadership Conference
Written on October 3, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a good news note from Debbi Fincher at the the SJI Prevention Coalition… Hi Tim, in a time when good news isn’t always easy to find or perhaps even reported, we’d like to shout out from the mountain top that over 40 youth from San Juan, Lopez and Orcas Islands will be coming together Continue Reading
San Juan Community Home Trust Annual Meeting
Written on October 3, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Everyone is invited to the Home Trust’s Annual Meeting on October 9th at 6:00 pm at the Friday Harbor Grange Hall. Come learn about the planning that is now underway for the next phase homes of Sun Rise! Election of new Board members will take place, there will be updates from the Home Trust, door Continue Reading
Press Release on Enterovirus in SJ County
Written on October 3, 2014 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from county Health Officer Frank James: This is not urgent but routine. The following press release provides information about the current infections being seen in our region and in our community. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have more questions. There has been at least one case of Continue Reading
Storyteller: A Vision in Ancient Stone
Written on October 2, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
If the new sculpture in the picnic area in front of San Juan Bakery and San Juan Island Food Co-Op looks a little other-worldly it is with good reason. Local artist, stone sculptor Tom Small, carved the piece Storyteller out columnar basalt from the Columbia basin in Eastern Washington. The stone, formed out of lava Continue Reading
Orcas Island Film Festival
Written on October 2, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
The first annual Orcas Island Film Festival, “Off the Edge” will take place from October 10 to 13, 2014, focusing on a curated selection of feature length films from around the world, including these three new short films shot in the San Juan Islands: A Reverence For Excellence, filmed and directed by Andrew Plotsky, is an Continue Reading
Fundraiser for Dave Hall is this Saturday!
Written on October 1, 2014 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Be a part of Islanders helping Islanders. Plan to attend this awesome fundraiser and prepare to have a great evening with friends and neighbors. Tickets will be available at the event itself, or purchase them early at these locations: The Toy Box San Juan Coffee Sandpebble Spa d Bune Browne’s Nursery Great Dinner, Live & Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth on Friday!
Written on October 1, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Fish for Teeth Taco Team will be preparing fish tacos on Friday, October 3 from 11-2 pm. This time we are at a new location, in front of the San Juan Island Community Theater. These super-sized “tacos” (which are actually burritos but “fish taco” sounds better) are $7 each, and filled with Alaskan Rockfish Continue Reading
Pearl Django this Saturday
Written on October 1, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fall heats up in Friday Harbor with a visit to San Juan Community Theatre by Pearl Django and their hot club style of gypsy jazz on Saturday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m. The band celebrates almost 20 years in existence, having played throughout the world, including at the prestigious Festival Django Reinhardt in Samois sur Continue Reading
Building Codes Toolkit Class
Written on October 1, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Attend a one-day class, endorsed by San Juan County Building Advisory Council, that will help you put the new 2012 IRC building codes into practice in San Juan County. With the new 2012 IRC Building code passed by the State of Washington comes a new emphasis on building performance. Traditionally, structural integrity was the preoccupation Continue Reading
Grange Halls of Washington State
Written on October 6, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJI Grange #966 is sponsoring a program on Grange Halls of Washington State, Wednesday, October 15, at the Grange Hall Holly Taylor, a historic preservation consultant from Vashon Island and a doctoral student at UW, will talk about her recent research on the history and preservation of grange halls. She has visited and documented over Continue Reading
Sunrise from San Juan Channel
Written on October 4, 2014 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Marty Starr operates the M/V Henry Island, (you know that boat you see down at the marina that runs propane trucks and such to the outer islands), and he captured this beautiful sunrise over Mt. Baker and Shaw & Lopez Islands Friday morning. Thanks for sharing Marty!
Sailing Club Gifts Sailing Foundation
Written on October 4, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On September 9, 2014 Friday Harbor Sailing Club’s Commodore Don Hendrix, was pleased to introduce two special guests from the San Juan Sailing Foundation. Sailing manager Paul LeBaron with high school senior Melanie Cope, were presented as representatives of the Foundation, a $500.00 check from the Friday Harbor Sailing Club for support of the Foundation. Continue Reading
Are you ready for flu?
Written on October 4, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Joanne Runyan, RN with SJ County Health… It’s that time of year once again… flu season! Flu is unpredictable and how severe it is can vary widely from one season to the next. Anyone can get sick with the flu, but certain people are at greater risk for serious complications, causing Continue Reading
Arts Council Seeks New Board Members
Written on October 4, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Arts Council (SJCAC) is seeking 4-5 new members for the Board of Directors to begin in November, 2014 The Council strives for representation from all islands and values individuals who care about the arts. Past or present involvement in allied organizations and enterprises would be a plus. SJCAC’s mission is to Continue Reading
Earthquake Drill
Written on October 4, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brendan Cowan, Director of SJC Department of Emergency Management wants to share this with you: The world’s Largest Earthquake Drill happens on October 16th. It’s easy to sign up for at this link, and takes little effort to participate in. Please help spread the word to co-workers, neighbors, friends, and family! It’s a simple and Continue Reading
The Natural World of Stephen McMillan – Aquatint Etchings
Written on October 3, 2014 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Throughout his life, Stephen McMillan has been inspired and sustained by the natural world spending much of his time outside, whether it’s a bike ride in the San Juan Islands countryside, or a week-long backpacking trip in Asia, he is renewed and invigorated by being in and moving through landscape. It is this sense of Continue Reading
Youth Leadership Conference
Written on October 3, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a good news note from Debbi Fincher at the the SJI Prevention Coalition… Hi Tim, in a time when good news isn’t always easy to find or perhaps even reported, we’d like to shout out from the mountain top that over 40 youth from San Juan, Lopez and Orcas Islands will be coming together Continue Reading
San Juan Community Home Trust Annual Meeting
Written on October 3, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Everyone is invited to the Home Trust’s Annual Meeting on October 9th at 6:00 pm at the Friday Harbor Grange Hall. Come learn about the planning that is now underway for the next phase homes of Sun Rise! Election of new Board members will take place, there will be updates from the Home Trust, door Continue Reading
Press Release on Enterovirus in SJ County
Written on October 3, 2014 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from county Health Officer Frank James: This is not urgent but routine. The following press release provides information about the current infections being seen in our region and in our community. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have more questions. There has been at least one case of Continue Reading
Storyteller: A Vision in Ancient Stone
Written on October 2, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
If the new sculpture in the picnic area in front of San Juan Bakery and San Juan Island Food Co-Op looks a little other-worldly it is with good reason. Local artist, stone sculptor Tom Small, carved the piece Storyteller out columnar basalt from the Columbia basin in Eastern Washington. The stone, formed out of lava Continue Reading
Orcas Island Film Festival
Written on October 2, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
The first annual Orcas Island Film Festival, “Off the Edge” will take place from October 10 to 13, 2014, focusing on a curated selection of feature length films from around the world, including these three new short films shot in the San Juan Islands: A Reverence For Excellence, filmed and directed by Andrew Plotsky, is an Continue Reading
Fundraiser for Dave Hall is this Saturday!
Written on October 1, 2014 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Be a part of Islanders helping Islanders. Plan to attend this awesome fundraiser and prepare to have a great evening with friends and neighbors. Tickets will be available at the event itself, or purchase them early at these locations: The Toy Box San Juan Coffee Sandpebble Spa d Bune Browne’s Nursery Great Dinner, Live & Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth on Friday!
Written on October 1, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Fish for Teeth Taco Team will be preparing fish tacos on Friday, October 3 from 11-2 pm. This time we are at a new location, in front of the San Juan Island Community Theater. These super-sized “tacos” (which are actually burritos but “fish taco” sounds better) are $7 each, and filled with Alaskan Rockfish Continue Reading
Pearl Django this Saturday
Written on October 1, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fall heats up in Friday Harbor with a visit to San Juan Community Theatre by Pearl Django and their hot club style of gypsy jazz on Saturday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m. The band celebrates almost 20 years in existence, having played throughout the world, including at the prestigious Festival Django Reinhardt in Samois sur Continue Reading
Building Codes Toolkit Class
Written on October 1, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Attend a one-day class, endorsed by San Juan County Building Advisory Council, that will help you put the new 2012 IRC building codes into practice in San Juan County. With the new 2012 IRC Building code passed by the State of Washington comes a new emphasis on building performance. Traditionally, structural integrity was the preoccupation Continue Reading