Topic: Around Here
Sealth to the Rescue
Written on July 29, 2014 at 7:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The M/V Tacoma, a Jumbo Mark II ferry on the Seattle-Winslow route, lost power today just outside of Eagle Harbor on its way to Bainbridge Island and began drifting toward the beach. The M/V Sealth, which was on the Seattle-Bremerton route, was diverted to assist the Tacoma and with a tow-line, pulled the Tacoma away Continue Reading
Weaving Weekend at English Camp Aug 2 & 3
Written on July 29, 2014 at 3:59 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Weavers from throughout San Juan Island and Washington State will gather for the weekend to demonstrate how European and American Indian techniques melded to create woven objects and clothing unique to the Pacific Northwest. Cowlitz Nation weaver Judy Bridges and renowned Washington State storyteller Karen Haas will join San Juan Islanders Roger Ellison and Anita Continue Reading
Patos Sunset
Written on July 29, 2014 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Believe it or not, that’s Patos Island lighthouse all the way up at the end of the island there. This was shot from the beach on the north side of Patos at the eastern end about 2 weeks ago. This is what happens when you play in your own back yard. We almost vacationed in Continue Reading
Dog Days of Summer
Written on July 29, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
There are still tickets available for this year’s APS Wags to Riches ‘Dog Days of Summer’ event on Sunday August 3rd. The Friday Harbor Animal Shelter will be celebrating its 10th annual Wags to Riches fundraising event, and this year it will be hosted again by Bob & Lissa McDowell on their beautiful estate on Continue Reading
Draft Plan for Sunshine Alley Improvements
Written on July 29, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here is the plan for proposed improvements to the Sunshine Alley area, which was put together by Beckwith and Associates, a consulting firm from La Conner which was hired by the Town to offer up ideas on how to improve this central downtown area. All of these proposals and ideas are based on ideas gathered Continue Reading
Yes You Can Can
Written on July 29, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yes you can, can …and pickle, and preserve, and dry or ferment all the fruits and vegetables you’ve harvested this summer. Then, take those items to the SJC Pomona Grange Food Preservation Booth at the “Farmtastic Fun” County Fair for the chance to win some wonderful prizes This year prizes for Best of Class in Continue Reading
Connecting to Nature and Heritage
Written on July 29, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Develop your connection to San Juan Island and enhance your experiences of local nature and heritage. Interpreters of nature and heritage help us make the personal meaningful links to our experiences at nature and heritage sites. In this session Gail Richard, Interpreter of Nature and Heritage will bring to life the uniqueness of San Juan Continue Reading
A Summer Dividend Walk
Written on July 29, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
This special walk is to Celebrate Trails and walk with National Park Superintendent, Lee Taylor, on the Westcott Bay Trail, and we will be stopping to meet the new owners of the Westcott Bay Shellfish Company, Andrea and Erik Anderson. If you missed the February walk, in rain and 35-degree weather, now’s your chance to Continue Reading
Come and Help Support Mary Kate
Written on July 28, 2014 at 8:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mary Kate Berger needs our support as she battles breast cancer. Enjoy a great Mexican Feast of pulled pork or veggie burritos, provided by Abe Gutierrez; rock out with Carl Blake and Friends; try your luck with some great raffle items; participate in a Silent Auction for some cool stuff donated by your fellow islanders and businesses; Continue Reading
Blood Drive Wednesday
Written on July 28, 2014 at 6:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mullis Community Senior Center. Donate blood and save a life! Walk-ins welcome. Donors with appointments have priority at registration. Photo ID required. Contact Curt Van Hyning 317-8399 for appointment. Wednesday, July 30, 11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday Harbor Song Circle
Written on July 28, 2014 at 3:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
If you love to sing, join us – we are the Friday Harbor Song Circle. We meet to sing together twice a month. You will need to have a copy of Rise Up Singing or 10 copies of your favorite song to share. July 30th. For more information, send an email to: gailrichard2 [@] gmail Continue Reading
A History Talk with Gerry King
Written on July 28, 2014 at 3:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Back by popular demand, an informative evening with Gerry King, a long-time San Juan Island resident and a descendant of the early settler King Family. Gerry’s last visit with us was so well received he would like to continue the conversation. Gerry will talk about what it was like to grow up on the Island Continue Reading
The Good Lovelies Folk Trio at SJCT
Written on July 28, 2014 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Canadian folk trio took the Whittier stage by storm in 2012, so it seemed about time to ask them back for more of their three-part harmonies, clever songs and on-stage banter. The aptly named Good Lovelies are best friends Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore, sharing music that is part folk-roots, part Western Continue Reading
Sign-up for Community Solar!
Written on July 28, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJI Conservation District’s Community Solar for Our Schools will generate renewable solar energy for our schools, reducing our schools’ electricity costs, and provide educational opportunities. Four solar-electric systems will be installed at the school districts on Lopez, Orcas, San Juan, and Shaw islands. All the energy generated will be donated to the school districts, Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on July 28, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Beautiful Zina wants nothing more than a home of her own and someone to love her and spend time with her. Her story is a sad one – neglected and eventually abandoned, she came to us a few months ago very stressed and sad. We’ve been working with her and she is learning to walk Continue Reading
Singing Through History
Written on July 28, 2014 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Singing Through History! with Adam Miller, Folksinger, Storyteller, and Autoharp Virtuoso The San Juan Island Library Children’s Department and Adult Programming invite everyone, young and senior, to this entertaining and interactive performance with renowned musician and storyteller Adam Miller. A masterful entertainer, Adam has performed throughout the Northwest for more than 20 years and amassed Continue Reading
Sealth to the Rescue
Written on July 29, 2014 at 7:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The M/V Tacoma, a Jumbo Mark II ferry on the Seattle-Winslow route, lost power today just outside of Eagle Harbor on its way to Bainbridge Island and began drifting toward the beach. The M/V Sealth, which was on the Seattle-Bremerton route, was diverted to assist the Tacoma and with a tow-line, pulled the Tacoma away Continue Reading
Weaving Weekend at English Camp Aug 2 & 3
Written on July 29, 2014 at 3:59 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Weavers from throughout San Juan Island and Washington State will gather for the weekend to demonstrate how European and American Indian techniques melded to create woven objects and clothing unique to the Pacific Northwest. Cowlitz Nation weaver Judy Bridges and renowned Washington State storyteller Karen Haas will join San Juan Islanders Roger Ellison and Anita Continue Reading
Patos Sunset
Written on July 29, 2014 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Believe it or not, that’s Patos Island lighthouse all the way up at the end of the island there. This was shot from the beach on the north side of Patos at the eastern end about 2 weeks ago. This is what happens when you play in your own back yard. We almost vacationed in Continue Reading
Dog Days of Summer
Written on July 29, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
There are still tickets available for this year’s APS Wags to Riches ‘Dog Days of Summer’ event on Sunday August 3rd. The Friday Harbor Animal Shelter will be celebrating its 10th annual Wags to Riches fundraising event, and this year it will be hosted again by Bob & Lissa McDowell on their beautiful estate on Continue Reading
Draft Plan for Sunshine Alley Improvements
Written on July 29, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here is the plan for proposed improvements to the Sunshine Alley area, which was put together by Beckwith and Associates, a consulting firm from La Conner which was hired by the Town to offer up ideas on how to improve this central downtown area. All of these proposals and ideas are based on ideas gathered Continue Reading
Yes You Can Can
Written on July 29, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yes you can, can …and pickle, and preserve, and dry or ferment all the fruits and vegetables you’ve harvested this summer. Then, take those items to the SJC Pomona Grange Food Preservation Booth at the “Farmtastic Fun” County Fair for the chance to win some wonderful prizes This year prizes for Best of Class in Continue Reading
Connecting to Nature and Heritage
Written on July 29, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Develop your connection to San Juan Island and enhance your experiences of local nature and heritage. Interpreters of nature and heritage help us make the personal meaningful links to our experiences at nature and heritage sites. In this session Gail Richard, Interpreter of Nature and Heritage will bring to life the uniqueness of San Juan Continue Reading
A Summer Dividend Walk
Written on July 29, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
This special walk is to Celebrate Trails and walk with National Park Superintendent, Lee Taylor, on the Westcott Bay Trail, and we will be stopping to meet the new owners of the Westcott Bay Shellfish Company, Andrea and Erik Anderson. If you missed the February walk, in rain and 35-degree weather, now’s your chance to Continue Reading
Come and Help Support Mary Kate
Written on July 28, 2014 at 8:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mary Kate Berger needs our support as she battles breast cancer. Enjoy a great Mexican Feast of pulled pork or veggie burritos, provided by Abe Gutierrez; rock out with Carl Blake and Friends; try your luck with some great raffle items; participate in a Silent Auction for some cool stuff donated by your fellow islanders and businesses; Continue Reading
Blood Drive Wednesday
Written on July 28, 2014 at 6:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Mullis Community Senior Center. Donate blood and save a life! Walk-ins welcome. Donors with appointments have priority at registration. Photo ID required. Contact Curt Van Hyning 317-8399 for appointment. Wednesday, July 30, 11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday Harbor Song Circle
Written on July 28, 2014 at 3:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
If you love to sing, join us – we are the Friday Harbor Song Circle. We meet to sing together twice a month. You will need to have a copy of Rise Up Singing or 10 copies of your favorite song to share. July 30th. For more information, send an email to: gailrichard2 [@] gmail Continue Reading
A History Talk with Gerry King
Written on July 28, 2014 at 3:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Back by popular demand, an informative evening with Gerry King, a long-time San Juan Island resident and a descendant of the early settler King Family. Gerry’s last visit with us was so well received he would like to continue the conversation. Gerry will talk about what it was like to grow up on the Island Continue Reading
The Good Lovelies Folk Trio at SJCT
Written on July 28, 2014 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
This Canadian folk trio took the Whittier stage by storm in 2012, so it seemed about time to ask them back for more of their three-part harmonies, clever songs and on-stage banter. The aptly named Good Lovelies are best friends Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore, sharing music that is part folk-roots, part Western Continue Reading
Sign-up for Community Solar!
Written on July 28, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The SJI Conservation District’s Community Solar for Our Schools will generate renewable solar energy for our schools, reducing our schools’ electricity costs, and provide educational opportunities. Four solar-electric systems will be installed at the school districts on Lopez, Orcas, San Juan, and Shaw islands. All the energy generated will be donated to the school districts, Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on July 28, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Beautiful Zina wants nothing more than a home of her own and someone to love her and spend time with her. Her story is a sad one – neglected and eventually abandoned, she came to us a few months ago very stressed and sad. We’ve been working with her and she is learning to walk Continue Reading
Singing Through History
Written on July 28, 2014 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Singing Through History! with Adam Miller, Folksinger, Storyteller, and Autoharp Virtuoso The San Juan Island Library Children’s Department and Adult Programming invite everyone, young and senior, to this entertaining and interactive performance with renowned musician and storyteller Adam Miller. A masterful entertainer, Adam has performed throughout the Northwest for more than 20 years and amassed Continue Reading