Topic: Around Here
Update on the Ice Cream
Written on June 27, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This post could have been called “Ice Cream on the Update” instead, but it’s not because it’s updating you on where else to buy the stuff. The Update got a lot of comments on that Ice Cream post several days ago – 3 online and several in person. It’s really popular stuff and you can Continue Reading
Join IMA in the Parade
Written on June 27, 2014 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation for you to join Islands Museum of Art in the July 4th Parade… We hope you are enjoying this beautiful summer weather – we do! To make it an even more exciting kick-off of summer we invite you to join us in this year’s 4th of July Parade, representing the San Juan Continue Reading
Making A Difference
Written on June 26, 2014 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tawny Martel over at Windermere brings us up to date on the community spirit over there… Windermere SJI & Cattlepoint Rock and Topsoil Making A Difference By Tawny Martel The Realtors and Staff of Windermere San Juan Island once again closed their office (except for mobile) Friday morning to help make a positive difference in Continue Reading
Ship’s Bell Returned
Written on June 26, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a cool story about the classic sailing schooner Adventuress, and her bell which has been missing for a century. Thanks to Art Shotwell and www.anacortesnow.com for the story… The 101-year old schooner Adventuress, which is back in Anacortes Friday for sailings for local school kids and the Anacortes Schools Foundation, has regained a bit Continue Reading
Music on the Lawn Free Summer Concert Series
Written on June 26, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come join us for the free “Bring Em’ Back” Music on the Lawn concert series at the San Juan Historical Museum on 405 Price St. every Wednesday night from July 9th to August 6th. Island Rec is celebrating 30 years of people, parks, programs and trails and to honor this milestone we are bringing back Continue Reading
Bill & Rita’s Summer Day Camps
Written on June 26, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bill & Rita Ament’s Summer Creative Arts Day Camps 2014. Camps this year are: Camp Dancing Deer, July 7-10 Camp Rainbow Spirit, July 21-24 Camp Two Eagles, August 4-7 Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Camps are $140, including the cost of t-shirt. We have full scholarships available for island children. Our exciting camps are Continue Reading
Bellingham Garden Tour
Written on June 26, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Garden Club is hosting an excursion – Whatcom Horticultural Society Bellingham Garden Tour The tour has 6 gardens available for touring. All are within the Bellingham city area. We will view a minimum of 3 gardens hopefully 4 as time permits. Reservations required prior to July 3, 2014. Date: July 12th – Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on June 25, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Sapphire! If those beautiful brown eyes don’t melt your heart we don’t know what will! She’s a terrier mix, about two years old and just a lovely little girl. She loves playing with other dogs, walks nicely on a leash and has a sweet, gentle demeanor. She’s spayed, up to date on vaccines and Continue Reading
SJC Fair seeks Fine Arts and Photography Superintendents
Written on June 25, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you passionate about Fine Arts or Photography? The San Juan County Fair is looking for a superintendent for each department. Must be knowledgeable, organized, and enthusiastic about Fine Arts or Photography. This year’s Fair dates are August 13-16. Contact the Fair Office at 360-378-4310. Fair info online at www.sjcfair.org.
Increased Accessibility at The Whale Museum
Written on June 25, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Whale Museum about their new lift… In response to The Whale Museum’s growing need to expand our accessibility we have installed a stair lift that will allow our visitors to explore the upstairs exhibit hall regardless of their physical limitations. We would like to thank the following organizations and individuals Continue Reading
Bio Blitz Results are In
Written on June 25, 2014 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
More than 500 observations of flora and fauna were logged by 64 field participants during the first annual BioBlitz held May 3rd & 4th at American Camp, according to park Education Specialist and project coordinator Raena Parsons. A BioBlitz is a unique combination of taxonomic inventory, public outreach, and science education. At its core, the Continue Reading
Sunshine Alley Open House
Written on June 24, 2014 at 10:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
There will be an open house on the final Sunshine Alley design plan and improvement costs on Wednesday the 2nd of July at Brickworks. The open house will begin at 6:00 pm with a presentation of design particulars by the consultant team at 6:15 pm. The team will be available afterwards to answer questions and Continue Reading
Bon Voyage
Written on June 24, 2014 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
When my family moved here in ’71 it was the BIG BOAT. At that time the islands were served by the Evergreen State, the Klickitat and the Nisqually and every run was a “milk run”. The Evergreen was faster and carried more vehicles. Now it’s the small boat on our route and the slowest. But Continue Reading
I Scream, You Scream…
Written on June 24, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Has your sweetie ever sent you to the store to pick something up? Mine did – I was off to get something for dinner. She didn’t know what – just something for dinner, except she knew she needed ice cream. Not having much of a sweet tooth myself, I didn’t know what to get so Continue Reading
Kayaks and now Bikes
Written on June 24, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
They’ve added Bike Rentals at Discovery Sea Kayaks in addition to Kayak Tours. Discovery has just added a fleet of Felt 24-speed rental bikes to their operation. Bikes can be rented from their shop in downtown Friday Harbor and are available for a half day, full day or multiple days. Go check them out in Continue Reading
The Living Sea at FHFF Tonight
Written on June 24, 2014 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out this film which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary, Short Subjects in 1996! A survey of the world’s oceans, emphasizing the fact that it’s a single interconnected ocean, and the dependence of all life on the ocean. Along the way we spend time with some surfers, with researchers cataloging and Continue Reading
Update on the Ice Cream
Written on June 27, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This post could have been called “Ice Cream on the Update” instead, but it’s not because it’s updating you on where else to buy the stuff. The Update got a lot of comments on that Ice Cream post several days ago – 3 online and several in person. It’s really popular stuff and you can Continue Reading
Join IMA in the Parade
Written on June 27, 2014 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an invitation for you to join Islands Museum of Art in the July 4th Parade… We hope you are enjoying this beautiful summer weather – we do! To make it an even more exciting kick-off of summer we invite you to join us in this year’s 4th of July Parade, representing the San Juan Continue Reading
Making A Difference
Written on June 26, 2014 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tawny Martel over at Windermere brings us up to date on the community spirit over there… Windermere SJI & Cattlepoint Rock and Topsoil Making A Difference By Tawny Martel The Realtors and Staff of Windermere San Juan Island once again closed their office (except for mobile) Friday morning to help make a positive difference in Continue Reading
Ship’s Bell Returned
Written on June 26, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a cool story about the classic sailing schooner Adventuress, and her bell which has been missing for a century. Thanks to Art Shotwell and www.anacortesnow.com for the story… The 101-year old schooner Adventuress, which is back in Anacortes Friday for sailings for local school kids and the Anacortes Schools Foundation, has regained a bit Continue Reading
Music on the Lawn Free Summer Concert Series
Written on June 26, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come join us for the free “Bring Em’ Back” Music on the Lawn concert series at the San Juan Historical Museum on 405 Price St. every Wednesday night from July 9th to August 6th. Island Rec is celebrating 30 years of people, parks, programs and trails and to honor this milestone we are bringing back Continue Reading
Bill & Rita’s Summer Day Camps
Written on June 26, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bill & Rita Ament’s Summer Creative Arts Day Camps 2014. Camps this year are: Camp Dancing Deer, July 7-10 Camp Rainbow Spirit, July 21-24 Camp Two Eagles, August 4-7 Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Camps are $140, including the cost of t-shirt. We have full scholarships available for island children. Our exciting camps are Continue Reading
Bellingham Garden Tour
Written on June 26, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Garden Club is hosting an excursion – Whatcom Horticultural Society Bellingham Garden Tour The tour has 6 gardens available for touring. All are within the Bellingham city area. We will view a minimum of 3 gardens hopefully 4 as time permits. Reservations required prior to July 3, 2014. Date: July 12th – Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on June 25, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Sapphire! If those beautiful brown eyes don’t melt your heart we don’t know what will! She’s a terrier mix, about two years old and just a lovely little girl. She loves playing with other dogs, walks nicely on a leash and has a sweet, gentle demeanor. She’s spayed, up to date on vaccines and Continue Reading
SJC Fair seeks Fine Arts and Photography Superintendents
Written on June 25, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you passionate about Fine Arts or Photography? The San Juan County Fair is looking for a superintendent for each department. Must be knowledgeable, organized, and enthusiastic about Fine Arts or Photography. This year’s Fair dates are August 13-16. Contact the Fair Office at 360-378-4310. Fair info online at www.sjcfair.org.
Increased Accessibility at The Whale Museum
Written on June 25, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Whale Museum about their new lift… In response to The Whale Museum’s growing need to expand our accessibility we have installed a stair lift that will allow our visitors to explore the upstairs exhibit hall regardless of their physical limitations. We would like to thank the following organizations and individuals Continue Reading
Bio Blitz Results are In
Written on June 25, 2014 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
More than 500 observations of flora and fauna were logged by 64 field participants during the first annual BioBlitz held May 3rd & 4th at American Camp, according to park Education Specialist and project coordinator Raena Parsons. A BioBlitz is a unique combination of taxonomic inventory, public outreach, and science education. At its core, the Continue Reading
Sunshine Alley Open House
Written on June 24, 2014 at 10:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
There will be an open house on the final Sunshine Alley design plan and improvement costs on Wednesday the 2nd of July at Brickworks. The open house will begin at 6:00 pm with a presentation of design particulars by the consultant team at 6:15 pm. The team will be available afterwards to answer questions and Continue Reading
Bon Voyage
Written on June 24, 2014 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
When my family moved here in ’71 it was the BIG BOAT. At that time the islands were served by the Evergreen State, the Klickitat and the Nisqually and every run was a “milk run”. The Evergreen was faster and carried more vehicles. Now it’s the small boat on our route and the slowest. But Continue Reading
I Scream, You Scream…
Written on June 24, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Has your sweetie ever sent you to the store to pick something up? Mine did – I was off to get something for dinner. She didn’t know what – just something for dinner, except she knew she needed ice cream. Not having much of a sweet tooth myself, I didn’t know what to get so Continue Reading
Kayaks and now Bikes
Written on June 24, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
They’ve added Bike Rentals at Discovery Sea Kayaks in addition to Kayak Tours. Discovery has just added a fleet of Felt 24-speed rental bikes to their operation. Bikes can be rented from their shop in downtown Friday Harbor and are available for a half day, full day or multiple days. Go check them out in Continue Reading
The Living Sea at FHFF Tonight
Written on June 24, 2014 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out this film which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary, Short Subjects in 1996! A survey of the world’s oceans, emphasizing the fact that it’s a single interconnected ocean, and the dependence of all life on the ocean. Along the way we spend time with some surfers, with researchers cataloging and Continue Reading