Topic: Around Here
Ocean Acidification Fact, Not Theory
Written on September 18, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a report from the Stewardship Network of the San Juans… Shellfish Growers and Marine Scientists Agree that Ocean Degradation is Fact, Not Theory; Collaboration and Adaptation Key Next Steps Ocean acidification is fact, not theory, and collaboration and adaptation are key to tackling this crisis. That was the conclusion of local shellfish growers, marine Continue Reading
Friday Night Ballroom Dance
Written on September 18, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation for you from Ruth Offen of WaterWorks Gallery, to come and do some dancing this Friday… Ahhhhhh – A Late Summer Dance Please join me on Friday, September 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 or so for dancing. Music DJ to play Waltz, Swing and other notes. Admission is $5.00, bring a dish or Continue Reading
Understanding The Valuation Process For Your Real Estate
Written on September 18, 2014 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson of Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands Inc. shares this definition and explanation of Real Estate Market Value and how it is calculated… Definition: Market Value is the price a property is most likely to command in a competitive and open market, with a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arms-length Continue Reading
Movies in the Park – Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Written on September 18, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s this coming Saturday in the Sunken Park – Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Click the image above for a larger, easier-to-read version
Orca Pup Over Mom
Written on September 17, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Seattle based professional photographer Aaron Plotkin was up visiting the San Juans last month and he sends over this cool photo with the following description. Thanks for sharing this Aaron! I just got back from Friday Harbor last night and unfortunately we did not see any whales this time but about a month ago I Continue Reading
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Written on September 17, 2014 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Sinclair will be riding next week in a worldwide cancer fundraiser next week in Seattle. Here’s a note from him with more info: Tim, On September 28th I will be riding in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Seattle. This is an event to raise funds for prostate cancer research. Lots of classic bikes, dapper Continue Reading
Spinning: Drafting and Plying with Sarah Anderson
Written on September 17, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Learn to spin your own yarn this weekend with Sarah Anderson who has been a fiber enthusiast since childhood. She is the author of The Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs, a well-known handbook in the spinning world. Sarah’s enthusiasm for spinning techniques and constructions has driven her to create an extensive library of different yarn Continue Reading
The Conscientious Projector
Written on September 17, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Rob Simpson about next week’s film: Hello Inquiring Islanders, Next Monday, (Sept 22nd, 7 PM) is our next Conscientious Projector screening. This one is brand new. It’s the personal story of the film’s producer as he goes from being a total believer in the official 9/11 story… to becoming one of the now Continue Reading
Animal Shelter Assists Pasado’s with Cat Hoarding Case
Written on September 17, 2014 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has stepped up to help Pasado’s Safe Haven of Sultan due to a cat hoarding situation that resulted in 48 cats being rescued from a home in Ritzville. The Friday Harbor Animal shelter received six cats from Pasado’s on Wednesday, September 10 in an effort to help free Continue Reading
Couple of Job Opportunities
Written on September 17, 2014 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a couple of Job Notices that showed up in the Update mailbag recently: Facilities Coordinator. UW-Friday Harbor Labs. Full-time position which organizes and schedules housing and lab facilities in a friendly, busy office emphasizing high quality customer service. Info and application: http://tinyurl.com/fhlfac. $2798 – $3728 per month plus a generous benefits package. Closes Sept Continue Reading
Apply for Low-Income Housing Grants
Written on September 17, 2014 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Apply for low-income housing grants, loans by Sept. 30 San Juan County will award grants and loans totaling up to $28,000 in 2014 for projects that help make housing available to local residents of very low income. The Low Income Housing Fund, created by the state legislature in 2002, is funded by a surcharge on Continue Reading
Law & Order Auditions
Written on September 16, 2014 at 7:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A “punny” spoof featuring a familiar TV series, Humpty Dumpty and other nursery characters will be the next production of San Juan Community Theatre’s Family Theatre. Auditions for the November play are being held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 16 and 17 at 3:15 p.m. in the Whittier Theatre. Director Penelope Haskew will be casting Continue Reading
Al Sundstrom: Come Share Your Memories
Written on September 16, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Celebrate the Life of Al Sundstrom Saturday, September 20th 11:30 am Funeral Service at St. Francis Catholic Church Burial to follow at St Francis Catholic Cemetery 1:30 pm Reception at San Juan Island Grange Hall Come share your memories From the family of Al Sundstrom
Friday Harbor Fall Farm Parade – Oct 4
Written on September 16, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Once again it’s time to gussy up the goat, leash the sheep, trick out the tractor, and head to the fairgrounds for the start of the Friday Harbor Fall Farm Parade. Held on the first Saturday of October, this year’s parade will be on October 4th. Staging will be at the main gate of the Continue Reading
Today: Happy Hour at the Golf Course
Written on September 16, 2014 at 5:23 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Teddy Deane joins Kate Schuman on Tuesday September 16th for some musical hijinx! Clarinet, flute, saxophone, and keyboard, not always all at once. Guaranteed toe-tapping music and knee-slapping jokes. C’mon – who says Tuesdays have to be boring? Make the transition to Hump Day the easy way – start with Happy Hour at the Golf Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on September 16, 2014 at 5:22 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
This adorable young lady goes by the name of “Caliope” or “Cali” for short. She’s a Dachshund-Chihuahua mix and is about a year old. When she arrived here at the shelter from a high-kill shelter in California, she was very frightened and timid. With the help of a part-time foster mom and lots of TLC Continue Reading
Ocean Acidification Fact, Not Theory
Written on September 18, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a report from the Stewardship Network of the San Juans… Shellfish Growers and Marine Scientists Agree that Ocean Degradation is Fact, Not Theory; Collaboration and Adaptation Key Next Steps Ocean acidification is fact, not theory, and collaboration and adaptation are key to tackling this crisis. That was the conclusion of local shellfish growers, marine Continue Reading
Friday Night Ballroom Dance
Written on September 18, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation for you from Ruth Offen of WaterWorks Gallery, to come and do some dancing this Friday… Ahhhhhh – A Late Summer Dance Please join me on Friday, September 19 from 7:00 to 9:00 or so for dancing. Music DJ to play Waltz, Swing and other notes. Admission is $5.00, bring a dish or Continue Reading
Understanding The Valuation Process For Your Real Estate
Written on September 18, 2014 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Merri Ann Simonson of Coldwell Banker San Juan Islands Inc. shares this definition and explanation of Real Estate Market Value and how it is calculated… Definition: Market Value is the price a property is most likely to command in a competitive and open market, with a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arms-length Continue Reading
Movies in the Park – Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Written on September 18, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s this coming Saturday in the Sunken Park – Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Click the image above for a larger, easier-to-read version
Orca Pup Over Mom
Written on September 17, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Seattle based professional photographer Aaron Plotkin was up visiting the San Juans last month and he sends over this cool photo with the following description. Thanks for sharing this Aaron! I just got back from Friday Harbor last night and unfortunately we did not see any whales this time but about a month ago I Continue Reading
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
Written on September 17, 2014 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Sinclair will be riding next week in a worldwide cancer fundraiser next week in Seattle. Here’s a note from him with more info: Tim, On September 28th I will be riding in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Seattle. This is an event to raise funds for prostate cancer research. Lots of classic bikes, dapper Continue Reading
Spinning: Drafting and Plying with Sarah Anderson
Written on September 17, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Learn to spin your own yarn this weekend with Sarah Anderson who has been a fiber enthusiast since childhood. She is the author of The Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs, a well-known handbook in the spinning world. Sarah’s enthusiasm for spinning techniques and constructions has driven her to create an extensive library of different yarn Continue Reading
The Conscientious Projector
Written on September 17, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Rob Simpson about next week’s film: Hello Inquiring Islanders, Next Monday, (Sept 22nd, 7 PM) is our next Conscientious Projector screening. This one is brand new. It’s the personal story of the film’s producer as he goes from being a total believer in the official 9/11 story… to becoming one of the now Continue Reading
Animal Shelter Assists Pasado’s with Cat Hoarding Case
Written on September 17, 2014 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor has stepped up to help Pasado’s Safe Haven of Sultan due to a cat hoarding situation that resulted in 48 cats being rescued from a home in Ritzville. The Friday Harbor Animal shelter received six cats from Pasado’s on Wednesday, September 10 in an effort to help free Continue Reading
Couple of Job Opportunities
Written on September 17, 2014 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here are a couple of Job Notices that showed up in the Update mailbag recently: Facilities Coordinator. UW-Friday Harbor Labs. Full-time position which organizes and schedules housing and lab facilities in a friendly, busy office emphasizing high quality customer service. Info and application: http://tinyurl.com/fhlfac. $2798 – $3728 per month plus a generous benefits package. Closes Sept Continue Reading
Apply for Low-Income Housing Grants
Written on September 17, 2014 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Apply for low-income housing grants, loans by Sept. 30 San Juan County will award grants and loans totaling up to $28,000 in 2014 for projects that help make housing available to local residents of very low income. The Low Income Housing Fund, created by the state legislature in 2002, is funded by a surcharge on Continue Reading
Law & Order Auditions
Written on September 16, 2014 at 7:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A “punny” spoof featuring a familiar TV series, Humpty Dumpty and other nursery characters will be the next production of San Juan Community Theatre’s Family Theatre. Auditions for the November play are being held on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 16 and 17 at 3:15 p.m. in the Whittier Theatre. Director Penelope Haskew will be casting Continue Reading
Al Sundstrom: Come Share Your Memories
Written on September 16, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Celebrate the Life of Al Sundstrom Saturday, September 20th 11:30 am Funeral Service at St. Francis Catholic Church Burial to follow at St Francis Catholic Cemetery 1:30 pm Reception at San Juan Island Grange Hall Come share your memories From the family of Al Sundstrom
Friday Harbor Fall Farm Parade – Oct 4
Written on September 16, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Once again it’s time to gussy up the goat, leash the sheep, trick out the tractor, and head to the fairgrounds for the start of the Friday Harbor Fall Farm Parade. Held on the first Saturday of October, this year’s parade will be on October 4th. Staging will be at the main gate of the Continue Reading
Today: Happy Hour at the Golf Course
Written on September 16, 2014 at 5:23 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Teddy Deane joins Kate Schuman on Tuesday September 16th for some musical hijinx! Clarinet, flute, saxophone, and keyboard, not always all at once. Guaranteed toe-tapping music and knee-slapping jokes. C’mon – who says Tuesdays have to be boring? Make the transition to Hump Day the easy way – start with Happy Hour at the Golf Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on September 16, 2014 at 5:22 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
This adorable young lady goes by the name of “Caliope” or “Cali” for short. She’s a Dachshund-Chihuahua mix and is about a year old. When she arrived here at the shelter from a high-kill shelter in California, she was very frightened and timid. With the help of a part-time foster mom and lots of TLC Continue Reading