Topic: Around Here
Leadership San Juan Islands
Written on September 28, 2014 at 6:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Open Houses Set for 2015 Leadership Program The chance for San Juan County residents to learn more about their community and themselves returns, as Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) prepares for its eleventh year. Applications for the county-wide program are now being accepted and will be available at island libraries and open houses. LSJI not Continue Reading
School District Responds to Ruling on Funding
Written on September 28, 2014 at 6:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Responds to Supreme Court Ruling on K-12 Education Funding On September 11, 2014 the Supreme Court of Washington found the state in contempt because the legislature has failed to submit a plan to fully fund basic education as required by McCleary vs. State of Washington. This means that the legislators’ Continue Reading
Phone-A-Thon Coming Up
Written on September 28, 2014 at 6:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Public Schools Foundation will hold its annual Phone-A-Thon on Tuesday, October 7th, and Wednesday October 8th, from 4 to 8:00 pm. During this time, volunteer students, parents, faculty and members of the community will be calling to ask for your support. The Foundation is a group of volunteer parents, educators, business leaders, Continue Reading
Moving Parts and Healthy Hearts
Written on September 28, 2014 at 6:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Moving Parts and Healthy Hearts is a fitness class aimed at meeting the needs of people with limited mobility due to age, illness or lifestyle. The class will be a full body workout that can be carried out standing or seated in a chair. Participation in this class will help individuals maintain or improve their Continue Reading
Forestry Thinning Workshop & Field Tour
Written on September 28, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest Certified Forestry, a program of Northwest Natural Resource Group, will be hosting the third and final workshop in a series of events focused on forest health on the San Juan Islands. Many of the forested areas on the archipelago are comprised of extremely dense small diameter trees. These dense stands are a high risk Continue Reading
EMS Safety Fair and Open House
Written on September 28, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
2014 Safety Fair and Open House at EMS Building The Public is invited to the annual Safety Fair, Saturday, October 4th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. The 14th annual Safety Fair and Open House will be held for the first time at the Frank Wilson EMS Building, 1079 Spring Street. A light lunch will Continue Reading
Roche Harbor Overcast
Written on September 26, 2014 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a nice photo of the start of the quiet season out at Roche Harbor. Kevin Holmes shot this right after the Labor Day weekend. Thanks for sharing, Kevin!
Ordinary Life/Extraordinary Images: Collage Workshop
Written on September 26, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island artist Thrinley DiMarco will be teaching a collage workshop, Ordinary Life, Extraordinary Images, on the weekend of October 18 and 19, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each day in the conference room upstairs in the Rock Island Technology building. The cost for both days is $45.00. Says Thrinley, “This workshop will focus on how Continue Reading
Relay for Life on Saturday
Written on September 26, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Schedule for Relay for Life San Juan Island Sept 27, 2014 – 3 to 11 pm at the Fairgrounds Pavilion 2:00 Survivors Reception 3:00 Opening ceremonies Legion Color Guard Survivor Ceremony Survivor Speaker: Shann Weston Open silent auction – sign up and bid Food Vendors – open Merchandise Vendors – open Bake Sale Goods – Continue Reading
Familiar Face Joins SJCT Staff
Written on September 25, 2014 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s new Director of Development is not so new to the Theatre itself. Julie Hanks started out as a volunteer more than four years ago and then worked as Volunteer Coordinator/Front of House Manager until 2012. While she moved on to work at other nonprofits on the island, she continued her volunteer Continue Reading
South Beach Clean Up Party on Saturday
Written on September 25, 2014 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islanders and visitors are invited to join with National Park Service staff and volunteers in a seasonal clean-up at American Camp’s South Beach scheduled 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, September 27. The clean-up—meeting in the main parking area at the foot of Pickett’s lane is one of several events coinciding with the Continue Reading
DVSAS Community Forum
Written on September 25, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
DVSAS wants you to be aware of this upcoming community forum… It is everyone’s issue. Men and women play a critical role in ending this epidemic. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) presents: A Community Forum and Interactive Learning Event Tuesday, September 30 Brickworks 6:00 – 8:00 pm Hors d’oeuvres, dessert and beverages will be Continue Reading
Low Fire Danger
Written on September 25, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fire Danger Moves From “Moderate” To “Low” With the arrival of Fall and the recent rain, the fuel moisture readings have been steadily increasing. They have now reached the point where the fire danger in San Juan County has been moved from “moderate” to “low”. That doesn’t mean that we no longer have to be Continue Reading
Nature Institute Dinner/Fundraiser
Written on September 25, 2014 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Nature Institute is celebrating 20 years of natural history education with a dinner and fundraiser at the Mullis Senior Center in Friday Harbor at 5:30 on Saturday, September 27th. Chef Farhad is preparing salmon he caught in Haida Gwaii and our special cake is being prepared by Felicitations. The guest of honor is Continue Reading
Island Rec – Turnbull Adult Drop-ins
Written on September 25, 2014 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec Drop-in programs are about to be in full swing once again, beginning the week of September 29th. The line up of fun for this fall starts with Badminton and Ping Pong Monday and Wednesday Nights, and Adult Basketball on Tuesdays & Thursdays. All programs Ages 16 & up from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Continue Reading
New Owner for Lavendera
Written on September 24, 2014 at 3:39 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Lavendera Day spa has a new owner, but he’s a familiar face over there. Richard Davenport came onboard working for Ciely back in June of 2013. However, now he has purchased the business and Ciely is working for him! Richard is a lifelong Washington native. He graduated from the Northwest Academy of Healing Arts in Continue Reading
Leadership San Juan Islands
Written on September 28, 2014 at 6:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Open Houses Set for 2015 Leadership Program The chance for San Juan County residents to learn more about their community and themselves returns, as Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) prepares for its eleventh year. Applications for the county-wide program are now being accepted and will be available at island libraries and open houses. LSJI not Continue Reading
School District Responds to Ruling on Funding
Written on September 28, 2014 at 6:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Responds to Supreme Court Ruling on K-12 Education Funding On September 11, 2014 the Supreme Court of Washington found the state in contempt because the legislature has failed to submit a plan to fully fund basic education as required by McCleary vs. State of Washington. This means that the legislators’ Continue Reading
Phone-A-Thon Coming Up
Written on September 28, 2014 at 6:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Public Schools Foundation will hold its annual Phone-A-Thon on Tuesday, October 7th, and Wednesday October 8th, from 4 to 8:00 pm. During this time, volunteer students, parents, faculty and members of the community will be calling to ask for your support. The Foundation is a group of volunteer parents, educators, business leaders, Continue Reading
Moving Parts and Healthy Hearts
Written on September 28, 2014 at 6:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Moving Parts and Healthy Hearts is a fitness class aimed at meeting the needs of people with limited mobility due to age, illness or lifestyle. The class will be a full body workout that can be carried out standing or seated in a chair. Participation in this class will help individuals maintain or improve their Continue Reading
Forestry Thinning Workshop & Field Tour
Written on September 28, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest Certified Forestry, a program of Northwest Natural Resource Group, will be hosting the third and final workshop in a series of events focused on forest health on the San Juan Islands. Many of the forested areas on the archipelago are comprised of extremely dense small diameter trees. These dense stands are a high risk Continue Reading
EMS Safety Fair and Open House
Written on September 28, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
2014 Safety Fair and Open House at EMS Building The Public is invited to the annual Safety Fair, Saturday, October 4th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. The 14th annual Safety Fair and Open House will be held for the first time at the Frank Wilson EMS Building, 1079 Spring Street. A light lunch will Continue Reading
Roche Harbor Overcast
Written on September 26, 2014 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a nice photo of the start of the quiet season out at Roche Harbor. Kevin Holmes shot this right after the Labor Day weekend. Thanks for sharing, Kevin!
Ordinary Life/Extraordinary Images: Collage Workshop
Written on September 26, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Island artist Thrinley DiMarco will be teaching a collage workshop, Ordinary Life, Extraordinary Images, on the weekend of October 18 and 19, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each day in the conference room upstairs in the Rock Island Technology building. The cost for both days is $45.00. Says Thrinley, “This workshop will focus on how Continue Reading
Relay for Life on Saturday
Written on September 26, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Schedule for Relay for Life San Juan Island Sept 27, 2014 – 3 to 11 pm at the Fairgrounds Pavilion 2:00 Survivors Reception 3:00 Opening ceremonies Legion Color Guard Survivor Ceremony Survivor Speaker: Shann Weston Open silent auction – sign up and bid Food Vendors – open Merchandise Vendors – open Bake Sale Goods – Continue Reading
Familiar Face Joins SJCT Staff
Written on September 25, 2014 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s new Director of Development is not so new to the Theatre itself. Julie Hanks started out as a volunteer more than four years ago and then worked as Volunteer Coordinator/Front of House Manager until 2012. While she moved on to work at other nonprofits on the island, she continued her volunteer Continue Reading
South Beach Clean Up Party on Saturday
Written on September 25, 2014 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islanders and visitors are invited to join with National Park Service staff and volunteers in a seasonal clean-up at American Camp’s South Beach scheduled 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, September 27. The clean-up—meeting in the main parking area at the foot of Pickett’s lane is one of several events coinciding with the Continue Reading
DVSAS Community Forum
Written on September 25, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
DVSAS wants you to be aware of this upcoming community forum… It is everyone’s issue. Men and women play a critical role in ending this epidemic. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) presents: A Community Forum and Interactive Learning Event Tuesday, September 30 Brickworks 6:00 – 8:00 pm Hors d’oeuvres, dessert and beverages will be Continue Reading
Low Fire Danger
Written on September 25, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fire Danger Moves From “Moderate” To “Low” With the arrival of Fall and the recent rain, the fuel moisture readings have been steadily increasing. They have now reached the point where the fire danger in San Juan County has been moved from “moderate” to “low”. That doesn’t mean that we no longer have to be Continue Reading
Nature Institute Dinner/Fundraiser
Written on September 25, 2014 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Nature Institute is celebrating 20 years of natural history education with a dinner and fundraiser at the Mullis Senior Center in Friday Harbor at 5:30 on Saturday, September 27th. Chef Farhad is preparing salmon he caught in Haida Gwaii and our special cake is being prepared by Felicitations. The guest of honor is Continue Reading
Island Rec – Turnbull Adult Drop-ins
Written on September 25, 2014 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec Drop-in programs are about to be in full swing once again, beginning the week of September 29th. The line up of fun for this fall starts with Badminton and Ping Pong Monday and Wednesday Nights, and Adult Basketball on Tuesdays & Thursdays. All programs Ages 16 & up from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Continue Reading
New Owner for Lavendera
Written on September 24, 2014 at 3:39 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Lavendera Day spa has a new owner, but he’s a familiar face over there. Richard Davenport came onboard working for Ciely back in June of 2013. However, now he has purchased the business and Ciely is working for him! Richard is a lifelong Washington native. He graduated from the Northwest Academy of Healing Arts in Continue Reading