Topic: Around Here
Pie Baking Contest
Written on August 26, 2014 at 12:17 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dust off your Granny’s recipe for Berry, or Nut Pie and enter the Pioneer Festival Pie Baking Contest. Do you have a favorite pie? You know the pie that you make for potlucks and everyone asks for the recipe? Or the pie that you bake for your husband when you want him to clean out Continue Reading
Island Connections in Laura Veirs Concert August 30
Written on August 26, 2014 at 10:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
When Portland’s Laura Veirs brings her eclectic range of music to San Juan Community Theatre on August 30 at 7:30 p.m., she’ll have some extra friendly faces in the audience. Veirs mom and dad, Leslie and Val Veirs, have lived on San Juan Island for 15 years and have been involved in several organizations in Continue Reading
Historical Society’s Patos Lighthouse Tour
Written on August 26, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Join in for a full day trip on Saturday, September 13th, to Patos Island and the opportunity to tour the historic 1893 lighthouse. Docents from the Keepers of the Patos Light will be on hand to provide information where you will learn the history of the lighthouse along with the legends and lore of the island. Continue Reading
Ride the RoundTowner
Written on August 26, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The “RoundTowner” black Honda has been operating as a pilot, non-profit transit vehicle for the past year. In July 2014, The San Juan Islands Shuttle System received its confirmation from the IRS of tax-deductible status as of the date of incorporation. The corporation formed by Curt VanHyning, Joyce Sobel and Sandi Ugrin was established as Continue Reading
Historic Preservation Board Seeks Candidate
Written on August 26, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Recognize this street? This is Friday Harbor’s Spring Street in 1917. If you have an interest in the people, trends and events that have shaped our town over time, Friday Harbor’s Historic Preservation Review Board is looking for a candidate to fill an opening on the board. Says Historic Preservation Coordinator, Sandy Strehlou, “The Town of Continue Reading
Stars Over Sunflowers
Written on August 25, 2014 at 3:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
So you want to see the stars revolve around Polaris (the north star), but you can’t stay up that late, or you don’t have that kind of time on your hands? (it takes them a while). Well Chris Teren has got your back. He did the hard work for you – stayed up late aaand Continue Reading
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Written on August 25, 2014 at 3:03 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There will be a Spaghetti Dinner to support the Multiple Sclerosis Society, downstairs at the Legion on Thursday, August 28th, at 6:00 pm. Cost: $10.00 per person Place: American Legion Downstairs
Why We Live Here
Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a cool little story that helps remind us how great it is to be a part of this island community. You know Mike Scott right? He’s the Cable TV guy and also the Team Local guy who was featured in an Update story a few months ago. Well he was making a repair call Continue Reading
Airport Construction Begins with Night Work
Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
At Friday Harbor Airport, a major construction project begins on Monday August 26th. The Port’s contractor, Colvico Inc., will start the project with a series of night closures of the runway that will allow the work to proceed without interrupting airport operations. The airport closures are scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 2nd from 9:00 pm Continue Reading
Island Rec – Movies in the Park – The Sandlot
Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
August 30th at dusk, in the Sunken Park – Island Rec’s FREE Movies in the Park. The Sandlot – Scotty Smalls spends his first summer in a new neighborhood learning to play ball with the local boys. But when Scotty “borrows” one of his step-dad’s baseballs, he gets himself and his buddies into the biggest Continue Reading
Fire Rescue: An Opportunity to Serve
Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
If you’ve ever wanted to make a meaningful contribution to our community, Sheila Harley from San Juan Island Fire Rescue has an opportunity for you to consider. Sheila sent us this photo hoping to spark some interest in attracting volunteers who would rather see their own face dressed up in firefighting gear than this poor, Continue Reading
Totem Pole Journey
Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Katie over at Friends of the San Juans… FRIENDS is honored and excited to host a public introduction and benefit in support of “Our Shared Responsibility: A Totem Pole Journey” at San Juan Island National Historical Park’s English Camp on San Juan Island on August 29 at 7 p.m. This is Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Annie came to us several months ago when her owner passed away unexpectedly. She is quite possibly the nicest, gentlest cat we’ve had here at the shelter and we think you’ll agree. Sadly, she was declawed at some point in her life and as a result she tends to be somewhat shy and tends to Continue Reading
Foggy Sunrise
Written on August 24, 2014 at 10:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes shares this sunrise photo. He shot this from the early ferry near Anacortes yesterday. Click on it to see it larger. Thanks Kevin!
Blair Street Improvement Project Parking and Safety Concerns
Written on August 23, 2014 at 3:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the School District about the ongoing construction on Blair Avenue… Welcome back to school! The Blair Street improvement project is underway! Please be aware that there will be some disruptions to school access and to parking. Note the district’s STEM project also continues. All students and staff are urged to use utmost caution for the Continue Reading
Blair Avenue Update from Mike Carlson
Written on August 22, 2014 at 4:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note to all of you from Mike Carlson, about the Blair Avenue Improvement Project… August 22, 2014 To the citizens of Friday Harbor and San Juan Island: This summer our crews have had the privilege of completely reconstructing Blair Avenue. Blair Avenue provides access to Friday Harbor High School, U.S. Post Office, Islanders Continue Reading
Pie Baking Contest
Written on August 26, 2014 at 12:17 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Dust off your Granny’s recipe for Berry, or Nut Pie and enter the Pioneer Festival Pie Baking Contest. Do you have a favorite pie? You know the pie that you make for potlucks and everyone asks for the recipe? Or the pie that you bake for your husband when you want him to clean out Continue Reading
Island Connections in Laura Veirs Concert August 30
Written on August 26, 2014 at 10:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
When Portland’s Laura Veirs brings her eclectic range of music to San Juan Community Theatre on August 30 at 7:30 p.m., she’ll have some extra friendly faces in the audience. Veirs mom and dad, Leslie and Val Veirs, have lived on San Juan Island for 15 years and have been involved in several organizations in Continue Reading
Historical Society’s Patos Lighthouse Tour
Written on August 26, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Join in for a full day trip on Saturday, September 13th, to Patos Island and the opportunity to tour the historic 1893 lighthouse. Docents from the Keepers of the Patos Light will be on hand to provide information where you will learn the history of the lighthouse along with the legends and lore of the island. Continue Reading
Ride the RoundTowner
Written on August 26, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The “RoundTowner” black Honda has been operating as a pilot, non-profit transit vehicle for the past year. In July 2014, The San Juan Islands Shuttle System received its confirmation from the IRS of tax-deductible status as of the date of incorporation. The corporation formed by Curt VanHyning, Joyce Sobel and Sandi Ugrin was established as Continue Reading
Historic Preservation Board Seeks Candidate
Written on August 26, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Recognize this street? This is Friday Harbor’s Spring Street in 1917. If you have an interest in the people, trends and events that have shaped our town over time, Friday Harbor’s Historic Preservation Review Board is looking for a candidate to fill an opening on the board. Says Historic Preservation Coordinator, Sandy Strehlou, “The Town of Continue Reading
Stars Over Sunflowers
Written on August 25, 2014 at 3:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
So you want to see the stars revolve around Polaris (the north star), but you can’t stay up that late, or you don’t have that kind of time on your hands? (it takes them a while). Well Chris Teren has got your back. He did the hard work for you – stayed up late aaand Continue Reading
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Written on August 25, 2014 at 3:03 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There will be a Spaghetti Dinner to support the Multiple Sclerosis Society, downstairs at the Legion on Thursday, August 28th, at 6:00 pm. Cost: $10.00 per person Place: American Legion Downstairs
Why We Live Here
Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a cool little story that helps remind us how great it is to be a part of this island community. You know Mike Scott right? He’s the Cable TV guy and also the Team Local guy who was featured in an Update story a few months ago. Well he was making a repair call Continue Reading
Airport Construction Begins with Night Work
Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
At Friday Harbor Airport, a major construction project begins on Monday August 26th. The Port’s contractor, Colvico Inc., will start the project with a series of night closures of the runway that will allow the work to proceed without interrupting airport operations. The airport closures are scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 2nd from 9:00 pm Continue Reading
Island Rec – Movies in the Park – The Sandlot
Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
August 30th at dusk, in the Sunken Park – Island Rec’s FREE Movies in the Park. The Sandlot – Scotty Smalls spends his first summer in a new neighborhood learning to play ball with the local boys. But when Scotty “borrows” one of his step-dad’s baseballs, he gets himself and his buddies into the biggest Continue Reading
Fire Rescue: An Opportunity to Serve
Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
If you’ve ever wanted to make a meaningful contribution to our community, Sheila Harley from San Juan Island Fire Rescue has an opportunity for you to consider. Sheila sent us this photo hoping to spark some interest in attracting volunteers who would rather see their own face dressed up in firefighting gear than this poor, Continue Reading
Totem Pole Journey
Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Katie over at Friends of the San Juans… FRIENDS is honored and excited to host a public introduction and benefit in support of “Our Shared Responsibility: A Totem Pole Journey” at San Juan Island National Historical Park’s English Camp on San Juan Island on August 29 at 7 p.m. This is Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on August 25, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Annie came to us several months ago when her owner passed away unexpectedly. She is quite possibly the nicest, gentlest cat we’ve had here at the shelter and we think you’ll agree. Sadly, she was declawed at some point in her life and as a result she tends to be somewhat shy and tends to Continue Reading
Foggy Sunrise
Written on August 24, 2014 at 10:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes shares this sunrise photo. He shot this from the early ferry near Anacortes yesterday. Click on it to see it larger. Thanks Kevin!
Blair Street Improvement Project Parking and Safety Concerns
Written on August 23, 2014 at 3:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the School District about the ongoing construction on Blair Avenue… Welcome back to school! The Blair Street improvement project is underway! Please be aware that there will be some disruptions to school access and to parking. Note the district’s STEM project also continues. All students and staff are urged to use utmost caution for the Continue Reading
Blair Avenue Update from Mike Carlson
Written on August 22, 2014 at 4:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note to all of you from Mike Carlson, about the Blair Avenue Improvement Project… August 22, 2014 To the citizens of Friday Harbor and San Juan Island: This summer our crews have had the privilege of completely reconstructing Blair Avenue. Blair Avenue provides access to Friday Harbor High School, U.S. Post Office, Islanders Continue Reading