Topic: Around Here
3rd Saturday Grange Dance
Written on July 15, 2014 at 5:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
3rd Saturday Grange Dance, Contra Dancing and Waltzes- 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Saturday, July 19 at the SJI Grange Hall. From Seattle & Bellingham, it’s Lindsey Dono calling with the French Canadian band “Les Poulet Fantastiques” – 2 fiddles, piano and button accordion. No partners or experience needed. All dances taught. $10.00 per person donation Continue Reading
Summer Arts Fair
Written on July 14, 2014 at 6:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year’s Summer Arts Fair at the Courthouse July 19 and 20 promises to be the liveliest one yet, with more music, lots of activities for kids and families, and a wider variety of art than ever before in this favorite island festival’s 15-year history. Joe Buckler, inventor extraordinaire, will bring his latest kid toy: Continue Reading
2nd Annual Pioneer Festival
Written on July 14, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Pioneer Festival on San Juan Island. The event will take place at the San Juan Historical Museum on Saturday, September 6 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please visit the San Juan Pioneer Festival website and the Facebook page. We hope you will LIKE us on Facebook. Volunteers Continue Reading
Who the Heck was Haller?
Written on July 14, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
On most days you can see the bluffs of Whidbey Island from American Camp’s redoubt, but the connections between Whidbey and San Juan run deeper than mere proximity. Learn why from Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve interpreter Lynn Hyde during an illustrated talk scheduled at 7 p.m., Friday July 18 in the San Juan island Continue Reading
Patricia Macrae Eden – 1922-2014
Written on July 14, 2014 at 5:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
Patricia Macrae Eden passed away Monday June 30, 2014 at her home in Friday Harbor. She was born in Hamilton, Ontario on March 6, 1922, the second of two children born to Joseph and Jesse Macrae. Pat graduated from Dunkirk High School in New York, and married her high school sweetheart Jay “Bus” Eden in Continue Reading
Kitchen Cosmetics at Brickworks
Written on July 13, 2014 at 9:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kitchen Cosmetics: Skin Care Tips, Tricks, Recipes with Dr. Lisa Meserole Join Dr. Lisa Meserole for a FREE workshop at Brickworks on Sunday, July 20th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Dr. Meserole is an ND, herbalist, and past dietitian who Chaired Botanical Medicine at Bastyr University. She lives on Whidbey Island, has studied modern & Continue Reading
Council Expected to Propose Continuation of Tax Levy Authorization
Written on July 13, 2014 at 7:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
During its July 14 meeting, the San Juan County Council will discuss placing a property tax measure on the November election ballot. If approved by voters, the issue would continue the County’s property tax at a level that guarantees funding for a number of popular programs. The Council has tentatively scheduled a hearing to take Continue Reading
SJPT Work Party
Written on July 13, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re invited to join the San Juan Preservation Trust for a volunteer work party at Hunter Preserve, a ten acre preserve on Mount Dallas on the west side of San Juan. This view property is prized for its remnant prairie ecosystem and wildflowers. Tasks will include removing small Doug firs and English hawthorn, and installing Continue Reading
Brickworks Mortage Paid Off In Full
Written on July 12, 2014 at 6:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
It is with deep gratitude that the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild announces that it has achieved its major goal of paying off the remaining mortgage on its downtown Friday Harbor Brickworks property. Reaching this goal was the culmination of a long journey that followed the initial purchase of the property in late 2010, with Continue Reading
Chalk-it-Up Sidewalk Art
Written on July 12, 2014 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is once again hosting a free sidewalk art contest at the Summer Arts Festival. ‘Chalk-It-Up’ happens on Saturday, July 19, from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. Come join the fun and help transform the Courthouse sidewalks into a tapestry of colorful, chalky creations. Meet in front of the Courthouse (near the First St. Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on July 12, 2014 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Kiwanis club would like to thank the volunteers, community, and everyone who attended the Pig War Pick-nick. It was a raging success and a good time was had by all. Best of all, the pick-nick raised over $15,000 which will go towards helping kids in the community through scholarships, grants and other programs. From Continue Reading
Pickett Tonight
Written on July 11, 2014 at 10:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan at the theater says they still have a few tickets left for Pickett tonight… these traditionally sell out so folks should get their tickets now! More info on their website.
Grange Provides Picnic Tables to Historical Museum
Written on July 11, 2014 at 6:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you happened to attend the Pig War Picnic and Music on the Lawn, you may have noticed the new picnic tables on the museum grounds. The tables were provided through the volunteer work of the Friday Harbor Grange #225. Members of the Friday Harbor #225 Grange led the effort to procure funding and materials, Continue Reading
Superpod Three is Here on Monday
Written on July 11, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Superpod events are gatherings that occur here on San Juan Island in mid-July, and are open to the public with folks travelling in from around the world The event features Pacific Northwest killer whales, including the famous “Southern Residents,” but also transients, whose numbers are on the rise, and who are frequently seen from Continue Reading
Whales for Sale?
Written on July 11, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Puget Sound Whales for Sale: The Fight to End Orca Hunting Meet the Author and Book Signing on July 19 with Sandra Pollard Come to The Whale Museum on Saturday, July 19th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. for a meet the author and book signing of the newly released book Puget Sound Whales for Sale: The Fight Continue Reading
We’ve Moved up to #2
Written on July 11, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Barbara Marrett over at the Visitor’s Bureau… The San Juan Islands Move Up to #2 in Travel + Leisure’s Top Islands Rankings Travel + Leisure magazine has announced its 2014 World’s Best Awards, ranking the San Juan Islands #2 on its list of Top Islands Continental U.S. and Canada. The Islands Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Grange Dance
Written on July 15, 2014 at 5:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
3rd Saturday Grange Dance, Contra Dancing and Waltzes- 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Saturday, July 19 at the SJI Grange Hall. From Seattle & Bellingham, it’s Lindsey Dono calling with the French Canadian band “Les Poulet Fantastiques” – 2 fiddles, piano and button accordion. No partners or experience needed. All dances taught. $10.00 per person donation Continue Reading
Summer Arts Fair
Written on July 14, 2014 at 6:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
This year’s Summer Arts Fair at the Courthouse July 19 and 20 promises to be the liveliest one yet, with more music, lots of activities for kids and families, and a wider variety of art than ever before in this favorite island festival’s 15-year history. Joe Buckler, inventor extraordinaire, will bring his latest kid toy: Continue Reading
2nd Annual Pioneer Festival
Written on July 14, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Pioneer Festival on San Juan Island. The event will take place at the San Juan Historical Museum on Saturday, September 6 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please visit the San Juan Pioneer Festival website and the Facebook page. We hope you will LIKE us on Facebook. Volunteers Continue Reading
Who the Heck was Haller?
Written on July 14, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
On most days you can see the bluffs of Whidbey Island from American Camp’s redoubt, but the connections between Whidbey and San Juan run deeper than mere proximity. Learn why from Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve interpreter Lynn Hyde during an illustrated talk scheduled at 7 p.m., Friday July 18 in the San Juan island Continue Reading
Patricia Macrae Eden – 1922-2014
Written on July 14, 2014 at 5:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
Patricia Macrae Eden passed away Monday June 30, 2014 at her home in Friday Harbor. She was born in Hamilton, Ontario on March 6, 1922, the second of two children born to Joseph and Jesse Macrae. Pat graduated from Dunkirk High School in New York, and married her high school sweetheart Jay “Bus” Eden in Continue Reading
Kitchen Cosmetics at Brickworks
Written on July 13, 2014 at 9:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kitchen Cosmetics: Skin Care Tips, Tricks, Recipes with Dr. Lisa Meserole Join Dr. Lisa Meserole for a FREE workshop at Brickworks on Sunday, July 20th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Dr. Meserole is an ND, herbalist, and past dietitian who Chaired Botanical Medicine at Bastyr University. She lives on Whidbey Island, has studied modern & Continue Reading
Council Expected to Propose Continuation of Tax Levy Authorization
Written on July 13, 2014 at 7:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
During its July 14 meeting, the San Juan County Council will discuss placing a property tax measure on the November election ballot. If approved by voters, the issue would continue the County’s property tax at a level that guarantees funding for a number of popular programs. The Council has tentatively scheduled a hearing to take Continue Reading
SJPT Work Party
Written on July 13, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re invited to join the San Juan Preservation Trust for a volunteer work party at Hunter Preserve, a ten acre preserve on Mount Dallas on the west side of San Juan. This view property is prized for its remnant prairie ecosystem and wildflowers. Tasks will include removing small Doug firs and English hawthorn, and installing Continue Reading
Brickworks Mortage Paid Off In Full
Written on July 12, 2014 at 6:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
It is with deep gratitude that the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild announces that it has achieved its major goal of paying off the remaining mortgage on its downtown Friday Harbor Brickworks property. Reaching this goal was the culmination of a long journey that followed the initial purchase of the property in late 2010, with Continue Reading
Chalk-it-Up Sidewalk Art
Written on July 12, 2014 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is once again hosting a free sidewalk art contest at the Summer Arts Festival. ‘Chalk-It-Up’ happens on Saturday, July 19, from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. Come join the fun and help transform the Courthouse sidewalks into a tapestry of colorful, chalky creations. Meet in front of the Courthouse (near the First St. Continue Reading
Thank You!
Written on July 12, 2014 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Kiwanis club would like to thank the volunteers, community, and everyone who attended the Pig War Pick-nick. It was a raging success and a good time was had by all. Best of all, the pick-nick raised over $15,000 which will go towards helping kids in the community through scholarships, grants and other programs. From Continue Reading
Pickett Tonight
Written on July 11, 2014 at 10:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan at the theater says they still have a few tickets left for Pickett tonight… these traditionally sell out so folks should get their tickets now! More info on their website.
Grange Provides Picnic Tables to Historical Museum
Written on July 11, 2014 at 6:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you happened to attend the Pig War Picnic and Music on the Lawn, you may have noticed the new picnic tables on the museum grounds. The tables were provided through the volunteer work of the Friday Harbor Grange #225. Members of the Friday Harbor #225 Grange led the effort to procure funding and materials, Continue Reading
Superpod Three is Here on Monday
Written on July 11, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Superpod events are gatherings that occur here on San Juan Island in mid-July, and are open to the public with folks travelling in from around the world The event features Pacific Northwest killer whales, including the famous “Southern Residents,” but also transients, whose numbers are on the rise, and who are frequently seen from Continue Reading
Whales for Sale?
Written on July 11, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Puget Sound Whales for Sale: The Fight to End Orca Hunting Meet the Author and Book Signing on July 19 with Sandra Pollard Come to The Whale Museum on Saturday, July 19th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. for a meet the author and book signing of the newly released book Puget Sound Whales for Sale: The Fight Continue Reading
We’ve Moved up to #2
Written on July 11, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Barbara Marrett over at the Visitor’s Bureau… The San Juan Islands Move Up to #2 in Travel + Leisure’s Top Islands Rankings Travel + Leisure magazine has announced its 2014 World’s Best Awards, ranking the San Juan Islands #2 on its list of Top Islands Continental U.S. and Canada. The Islands Continue Reading