Topic: Around Here
“Rewind” Finishes out Music on the Lawn
Written on August 3, 2014 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rewind features popular local musicians Kate Schuman, Tami and Tom Doenges who will bring fun songs from the 60’s and 70’s, with an emphasis on strong vocal harmonies. Come out and unwind with Rewind for the final concert of the season, Wednesday, August 6th from 6:30 to 8:15pm, at the San Juan Island Historical Museum – Continue Reading
Patos Island Shoreline
Written on August 2, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a view of Turtleback Mountain on Orcas Island from the other side. This was shot from the western tip of Patos Island, right by the lighthouse looking south.
Trashion Fashion Show
Written on August 2, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The County Fair’s popular Trashion Fashion Show is alive and well; it will be held this year on the last night of the Fair, Saturday, August 16, at 6 pm, on the Main Stage. The show will feature a Seattle D.J. in gold lamé, as well as a rockin’ runway. A cast of characters have Continue Reading
Cancelled – Food-rich Oases at the Seafloor
Written on August 1, 2014 at 11:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got word from the Whale Museum that this event has been cancelled. They are going to reschedule and we will let you know as soon as they do. The Whale Museum’s Lecture Series: Food-rich oases at the seafloor: The ecology of whale falls Presented by Craig Smith The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Continue Reading
Climate Change and Glaciers
Written on August 1, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Physical Scientist from Mount Rainier National Park to Discuss how Climate Change Impacts Glaciers on August 7 at the San Juan Island Library Learn how glaciers in the Pacific Northwest have changed over the last 100-150 years in a presentation by Mount Rainier National Park Physical Scientist Rebecca Lofgren at 7 p.m., Thursday, August 7 Continue Reading
The Fair — Participating is the Name of the Game
Written on August 1, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the organizers of the San Juan County Fair… The County Fair is coming soon — August 13-16 — and now is the time to set your sites to get the most out of your experience. For many, that may be purchasing a season ticket and enjoying the fun everyday. For others, Continue Reading
Live Band Karaoke Rocks the Fair
Written on July 31, 2014 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Reve Shannon with the SJC Fair… “So you want to be a rock and roll star,” may just be song lyrics to a 1967 Byrds song, but people all over the world dream about the possibility. And what better way to get a feel for it than to stand up and Continue Reading
RED Checkered Picnics
Written on July 31, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia of Cynthia’s, Of Course and RED Checkered Picnics announces the opening of the second Red Checkered Picnic location. After the success of the Limekiln State Park Red Checkered Picnics – now in it’s third year – Cynthia has opened at San Juan County Park in the upper day use area. This Red Checkered Picnics Continue Reading
Whale Museum Events
Written on July 31, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a lot going on at the Whale Museum this week. Check this out… Food-rich oases at the seafloor: The ecology of whale falls – This event has been cancelled. Whale falls produce remarkable organic- and sulfide-rich habitat islands at the seafloor. The past decade has seen a dramatic increase in studies of modern and fossil whale Continue Reading
National Lighthouse Day
Written on July 31, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join in on the fun with F.O.L.K.S. and be included in a historical aerial photo being taken to celebrate National Lighthouse Day. There will be free lighthouse tours, a musical performance by local musician James Taylor, and picnic foods available from Red Checkered Picnics. Thursday, August 7th at Lime Kiln Point State Park, from 7:00 Continue Reading
Nature Journaling Classes
Written on July 31, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nature Journaling classes from 10:00 am to 12 noon at the Sculpture Park, Roche Harbor. Alice Hibberd will lead explorations in the park and teach young learners 5-8 years old how to record observations in their personal nature journal. Cost is $20.00 per class. Register by calling 378-3646. Limited to 12 participants. Saturday August 2nd Continue Reading
The View From Shore
Written on July 30, 2014 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a beautiful photo by Sherrie Stahl, shot from shore at Whale Watch Park on Monday the 28th. Sherrie went to the park in the morning only to find she had just missed a pod heading South and another heading North, but she hung around and waited and waited and waited, and was finally rewarded Continue Reading
The Saga of Thea Foss
Written on July 30, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join renowned Washington State storyteller Karen Haas for an hour of first-person history with “So Many Things to Do Yet: The Saga of Thea Foss,” scheduled for 8:15 pm, Thursday July 31 at the San Juan Island Library. Thea Foss was born in Norway. She arrived in Tacoma with her husband Andrew in 1889. Starting Continue Reading
The Victorian Internet
Written on July 30, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island has had its communications problems in recent months, but not for the first time. Learn how and when the first telegraph came to San Juan Island, as well as its context nationwide in the mid-1800s, in an illustrated talk with Park Ranger Doug Halsey scheduled for 7 pm, Wednesday, August 6 at the Continue Reading
San Juan Singers Summer Picnic
Written on July 30, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Kathy Dolsen about the picnic the San Juan Singers are putting on next week… I was hoping that you might help us get out the word about our event happening next week. We’re trying to reach out to the community to get new recruits. Thanks so much, Kathy. San Juan Singers Continue Reading
The Ag Corner at SJC Fair
Written on July 30, 2014 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Boyd Pratt about the Ag Corner, coming up at this year’s Fair… Farm-tastic Fun at the Ag Corner at the San Juan County Fair The SJC Fair Agriculture Exhibit (a.k.a. the Ag Corner) is the place to be to learn all about San Juan County Agriculture. Located next to Fruits and Continue Reading
“Rewind” Finishes out Music on the Lawn
Written on August 3, 2014 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rewind features popular local musicians Kate Schuman, Tami and Tom Doenges who will bring fun songs from the 60’s and 70’s, with an emphasis on strong vocal harmonies. Come out and unwind with Rewind for the final concert of the season, Wednesday, August 6th from 6:30 to 8:15pm, at the San Juan Island Historical Museum – Continue Reading
Patos Island Shoreline
Written on August 2, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a view of Turtleback Mountain on Orcas Island from the other side. This was shot from the western tip of Patos Island, right by the lighthouse looking south.
Trashion Fashion Show
Written on August 2, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The County Fair’s popular Trashion Fashion Show is alive and well; it will be held this year on the last night of the Fair, Saturday, August 16, at 6 pm, on the Main Stage. The show will feature a Seattle D.J. in gold lamé, as well as a rockin’ runway. A cast of characters have Continue Reading
Cancelled – Food-rich Oases at the Seafloor
Written on August 1, 2014 at 11:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got word from the Whale Museum that this event has been cancelled. They are going to reschedule and we will let you know as soon as they do. The Whale Museum’s Lecture Series: Food-rich oases at the seafloor: The ecology of whale falls Presented by Craig Smith The Whale Museum is pleased to welcome Continue Reading
Climate Change and Glaciers
Written on August 1, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Physical Scientist from Mount Rainier National Park to Discuss how Climate Change Impacts Glaciers on August 7 at the San Juan Island Library Learn how glaciers in the Pacific Northwest have changed over the last 100-150 years in a presentation by Mount Rainier National Park Physical Scientist Rebecca Lofgren at 7 p.m., Thursday, August 7 Continue Reading
The Fair — Participating is the Name of the Game
Written on August 1, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the organizers of the San Juan County Fair… The County Fair is coming soon — August 13-16 — and now is the time to set your sites to get the most out of your experience. For many, that may be purchasing a season ticket and enjoying the fun everyday. For others, Continue Reading
Live Band Karaoke Rocks the Fair
Written on July 31, 2014 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Reve Shannon with the SJC Fair… “So you want to be a rock and roll star,” may just be song lyrics to a 1967 Byrds song, but people all over the world dream about the possibility. And what better way to get a feel for it than to stand up and Continue Reading
RED Checkered Picnics
Written on July 31, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia of Cynthia’s, Of Course and RED Checkered Picnics announces the opening of the second Red Checkered Picnic location. After the success of the Limekiln State Park Red Checkered Picnics – now in it’s third year – Cynthia has opened at San Juan County Park in the upper day use area. This Red Checkered Picnics Continue Reading
Whale Museum Events
Written on July 31, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a lot going on at the Whale Museum this week. Check this out… Food-rich oases at the seafloor: The ecology of whale falls – This event has been cancelled. Whale falls produce remarkable organic- and sulfide-rich habitat islands at the seafloor. The past decade has seen a dramatic increase in studies of modern and fossil whale Continue Reading
National Lighthouse Day
Written on July 31, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join in on the fun with F.O.L.K.S. and be included in a historical aerial photo being taken to celebrate National Lighthouse Day. There will be free lighthouse tours, a musical performance by local musician James Taylor, and picnic foods available from Red Checkered Picnics. Thursday, August 7th at Lime Kiln Point State Park, from 7:00 Continue Reading
Nature Journaling Classes
Written on July 31, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nature Journaling classes from 10:00 am to 12 noon at the Sculpture Park, Roche Harbor. Alice Hibberd will lead explorations in the park and teach young learners 5-8 years old how to record observations in their personal nature journal. Cost is $20.00 per class. Register by calling 378-3646. Limited to 12 participants. Saturday August 2nd Continue Reading
The View From Shore
Written on July 30, 2014 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a beautiful photo by Sherrie Stahl, shot from shore at Whale Watch Park on Monday the 28th. Sherrie went to the park in the morning only to find she had just missed a pod heading South and another heading North, but she hung around and waited and waited and waited, and was finally rewarded Continue Reading
The Saga of Thea Foss
Written on July 30, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join renowned Washington State storyteller Karen Haas for an hour of first-person history with “So Many Things to Do Yet: The Saga of Thea Foss,” scheduled for 8:15 pm, Thursday July 31 at the San Juan Island Library. Thea Foss was born in Norway. She arrived in Tacoma with her husband Andrew in 1889. Starting Continue Reading
The Victorian Internet
Written on July 30, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island has had its communications problems in recent months, but not for the first time. Learn how and when the first telegraph came to San Juan Island, as well as its context nationwide in the mid-1800s, in an illustrated talk with Park Ranger Doug Halsey scheduled for 7 pm, Wednesday, August 6 at the Continue Reading
San Juan Singers Summer Picnic
Written on July 30, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Kathy Dolsen about the picnic the San Juan Singers are putting on next week… I was hoping that you might help us get out the word about our event happening next week. We’re trying to reach out to the community to get new recruits. Thanks so much, Kathy. San Juan Singers Continue Reading
The Ag Corner at SJC Fair
Written on July 30, 2014 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Boyd Pratt about the Ag Corner, coming up at this year’s Fair… Farm-tastic Fun at the Ag Corner at the San Juan County Fair The SJC Fair Agriculture Exhibit (a.k.a. the Ag Corner) is the place to be to learn all about San Juan County Agriculture. Located next to Fruits and Continue Reading