Topic: Around Here
Music at the Friday Art Market
Written on August 15, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Debbie at the Friday Art Market at Brickworks sends over this music notice for today’s Friday Art Market… In addition to our super artists, we welcome music from Katura Marimba, playing from 3:00 – 5:00 pm and from Teddy Deane, playing from 5:00 – 7:00 pm! Tell your friends and family to come on down! Continue Reading
How Climate Change Impacts Our Coasts
Written on August 15, 2014 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Olympic National Park Scientist to Discuss how Climate Change Impacts Our Coasts on August 20 at the Library Learn how the coasts and intertidal biological communities of the Pacific Northwest are impacted by climate change in a presentation by Olympic National Park Coastal Ecologist and Marine Resources Manager Dr. Steven Fradkin at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, Continue Reading
Opalco Lineman Injured On San Juan Island
Written on August 14, 2014 at 10:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On August 13, 2014 at approximately 8:45 am, OPALCO Substation Technician Bob Belcher (San Juan District) fell about six feet while working to restore power after a storm related outage on San Juan Island. He was transported by ambulance to PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor and then transferred to Harborview Medical Center Continue Reading
IMA Art Raffle Booth at the Fair Supports Art Education
Written on August 14, 2014 at 2:10 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This year, the San Juan Islands Museum of Art – aka IMA – has taken the reins of the Art Raffle booth at the County Fair. For the price of a raffle ticket (two for $5), this is a great opportunity to win a piece of art by our most renowned local artists, with the Continue Reading
Images from the Fair, Day One
Written on August 14, 2014 at 6:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
As you probably know, the day started off with a downpour, and it soaked the fairgrounds pretty well, making puddles everywhere and flooding some outdoor booths. As a result there were not too many people there at first. But as mid afternoon arrived, the rain had stopped and things were beginning to dry up, people Continue Reading
Thanks from the Family Resource Center
Written on August 14, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Family Resource Center… August 12, 2014 Dear Editor, United Way of San Juan County understands that summer is an especially important time to provide families and children with safe, structured activities. Their generous funding ensures that all island families, regardless of income, have access to education and enrichment programs that Continue Reading
Another Garden Club Excursion
Written on August 14, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Garden Club is hosting an excursion to the WSU Display Gardens in Mount Vernon. The gardens provide inspiration for all. Join us for a fun filled day. We will also visit other nurseries and farm stands as time allows. Date: September 20th Depart on the 8:05 ferry Return on the 4:45 Continue Reading
Gear Up for Our Schools
Written on August 14, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders Bank teams are sponsoring the 5th annual Gear Up for Our Schools campaign for the 2014-15 school year. The campaign has been running since July 14th and it closes next Wednesday, August 20th. New school supplies help create student excitement in learning. Please help support our students and their teachers by donating supplies. Visit Continue Reading
Enchanted Island
Written on August 14, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
In one extraordinary production, lovers of Baroque opera have it all: the world’s best singers, glorious music of the Baroque masters and a story drawn from Shakespeare. The Enchanted Island is featured in The Met: Live in HD Summer Encores series at San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday, August 17 at 2:00 pm. Originally transmitted Continue Reading
Hand to Shoulder Therapy
Written on August 13, 2014 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Susan L. Nichols has opened a new business providing Occupational Therapy services. Susie, as she prefers to be called, has been an Occupational Therapist for 21 years. Her office is located over at 880 Guard Street, next door to the Rental Shop and it includes her clinic, a set up for making Orthoses, or hand Continue Reading
What happens after you scoop the poop?
Written on August 13, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Jessica Lundin as part of the 2014 Summer Lecture Series. Jessica will discuss “What happens after you scoop the poop? What the science of whale scat is telling us about Southern Resident killer whales” on Tuesday, August 19 at 7:00 p.m. The Orca Scat Team has been collecting Continue Reading
America’s Boating Course
Written on August 13, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendar now for the FREE boating course coming up in September. The Friday Harbor Power Squadron will be offering instruction for this class for Free – the only cost is for the course materials. Get your Boater Education Card (required to operate any boat with an engine of 15hp or more. What is Continue Reading
SJC Fair Exhibitor Information
Written on August 12, 2014 at 1:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just received a note from an Update reader who suggested putting up a link to the Fair’s exhibitor information pages to make them easy to find today – Tuesday, SJC Fair Entry Day. Good idea! So here’s a link: http://www.sjcfair.org/p/-2014-fair/exhibitors/266
More 8 Hour Parking
Written on August 12, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Amy Taylor at the Town of Friday Harbor administrative office… In response to requests from the business community, the Town of Friday Harbor has temporarily re-designated 22 parking spaces in the downtown core from 2 hour to 8 hour parking. With the busy visitor season upon us, it was becoming increasingly Continue Reading
New Animal Shelter for SJI
Written on August 12, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is very pleased to announce the kickoff of a capital campaign to raise funds for a new animal shelter facility on San Juan Island. The project, “New Home – New Hope” was formally announced to the community at last Sunday’s ‘Wags to Riches’ event, and the initial response Continue Reading
Music at the Friday Art Market
Written on August 15, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Debbie at the Friday Art Market at Brickworks sends over this music notice for today’s Friday Art Market… In addition to our super artists, we welcome music from Katura Marimba, playing from 3:00 – 5:00 pm and from Teddy Deane, playing from 5:00 – 7:00 pm! Tell your friends and family to come on down! Continue Reading
How Climate Change Impacts Our Coasts
Written on August 15, 2014 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Olympic National Park Scientist to Discuss how Climate Change Impacts Our Coasts on August 20 at the Library Learn how the coasts and intertidal biological communities of the Pacific Northwest are impacted by climate change in a presentation by Olympic National Park Coastal Ecologist and Marine Resources Manager Dr. Steven Fradkin at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, Continue Reading
Opalco Lineman Injured On San Juan Island
Written on August 14, 2014 at 10:57 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On August 13, 2014 at approximately 8:45 am, OPALCO Substation Technician Bob Belcher (San Juan District) fell about six feet while working to restore power after a storm related outage on San Juan Island. He was transported by ambulance to PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor and then transferred to Harborview Medical Center Continue Reading
IMA Art Raffle Booth at the Fair Supports Art Education
Written on August 14, 2014 at 2:10 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This year, the San Juan Islands Museum of Art – aka IMA – has taken the reins of the Art Raffle booth at the County Fair. For the price of a raffle ticket (two for $5), this is a great opportunity to win a piece of art by our most renowned local artists, with the Continue Reading
Images from the Fair, Day One
Written on August 14, 2014 at 6:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
As you probably know, the day started off with a downpour, and it soaked the fairgrounds pretty well, making puddles everywhere and flooding some outdoor booths. As a result there were not too many people there at first. But as mid afternoon arrived, the rain had stopped and things were beginning to dry up, people Continue Reading
Thanks from the Family Resource Center
Written on August 14, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Family Resource Center… August 12, 2014 Dear Editor, United Way of San Juan County understands that summer is an especially important time to provide families and children with safe, structured activities. Their generous funding ensures that all island families, regardless of income, have access to education and enrichment programs that Continue Reading
Another Garden Club Excursion
Written on August 14, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Garden Club is hosting an excursion to the WSU Display Gardens in Mount Vernon. The gardens provide inspiration for all. Join us for a fun filled day. We will also visit other nurseries and farm stands as time allows. Date: September 20th Depart on the 8:05 ferry Return on the 4:45 Continue Reading
Gear Up for Our Schools
Written on August 14, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Islanders Bank teams are sponsoring the 5th annual Gear Up for Our Schools campaign for the 2014-15 school year. The campaign has been running since July 14th and it closes next Wednesday, August 20th. New school supplies help create student excitement in learning. Please help support our students and their teachers by donating supplies. Visit Continue Reading
Enchanted Island
Written on August 14, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
In one extraordinary production, lovers of Baroque opera have it all: the world’s best singers, glorious music of the Baroque masters and a story drawn from Shakespeare. The Enchanted Island is featured in The Met: Live in HD Summer Encores series at San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday, August 17 at 2:00 pm. Originally transmitted Continue Reading
Hand to Shoulder Therapy
Written on August 13, 2014 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Susan L. Nichols has opened a new business providing Occupational Therapy services. Susie, as she prefers to be called, has been an Occupational Therapist for 21 years. Her office is located over at 880 Guard Street, next door to the Rental Shop and it includes her clinic, a set up for making Orthoses, or hand Continue Reading
What happens after you scoop the poop?
Written on August 13, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Jessica Lundin as part of the 2014 Summer Lecture Series. Jessica will discuss “What happens after you scoop the poop? What the science of whale scat is telling us about Southern Resident killer whales” on Tuesday, August 19 at 7:00 p.m. The Orca Scat Team has been collecting Continue Reading
America’s Boating Course
Written on August 13, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendar now for the FREE boating course coming up in September. The Friday Harbor Power Squadron will be offering instruction for this class for Free – the only cost is for the course materials. Get your Boater Education Card (required to operate any boat with an engine of 15hp or more. What is Continue Reading
SJC Fair Exhibitor Information
Written on August 12, 2014 at 1:43 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just received a note from an Update reader who suggested putting up a link to the Fair’s exhibitor information pages to make them easy to find today – Tuesday, SJC Fair Entry Day. Good idea! So here’s a link: http://www.sjcfair.org/p/-2014-fair/exhibitors/266
More 8 Hour Parking
Written on August 12, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Amy Taylor at the Town of Friday Harbor administrative office… In response to requests from the business community, the Town of Friday Harbor has temporarily re-designated 22 parking spaces in the downtown core from 2 hour to 8 hour parking. With the busy visitor season upon us, it was becoming increasingly Continue Reading
New Animal Shelter for SJI
Written on August 12, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor is very pleased to announce the kickoff of a capital campaign to raise funds for a new animal shelter facility on San Juan Island. The project, “New Home – New Hope” was formally announced to the community at last Sunday’s ‘Wags to Riches’ event, and the initial response Continue Reading