Topic: Around Here
Know Your Island Walk
Written on June 23, 2014 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Sally Thomsen, Director of the San Juan Island Parks and Recreation District (better known as “Island Rec”) and Brent Snow, General Manager of Roche Harbor Resort and SJI School Board member, to walk the Forest Glen Trail in the Roche Harbor area. See the side trails and learn about the walking opportunities there. Meet Continue Reading
EDC Business Café
Written on June 23, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Business entrepreneurs invited to the first EDC Business Café The San Juan County Economic Development Council invites business entrepreneurs to the first San Juan Island EDC Business Café event, on Thursday, June 26th, from 10:00am until 11am on San Juan Island. The EDC Business Cafés were created as a way to ensure that our Continue Reading
Conscientious Projector
Written on June 23, 2014 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Rob Simpson for the Conscientious Projector series at the library… Hello Sun-Celebrating Islanders, Yes, it feels like summer… at least for a few days. This Monday, June 23rd, is our summer catchup of Conscientious Projector topics. We’ll see brief clips and updates on various topics we’ve touched on in the past. Continue Reading
Lopez Village Subarea Plan Project
Written on June 23, 2014 at 4:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Initiates the Lopez Village Subarea Plan Project Notice of Public Meeting San Juan County is pleased to announce the appointment of the Lopez Village Planning and Review Committee and initiation of the Lopez Village Subarea planning process. Committee members include Annie Albritton, Sandy Bishop, Daniel Drahn, Nancy Greene, Madrona Murphy, Dennis Ryan Continue Reading
Marching Band Practice
Written on June 21, 2014 at 10:18 pm, by Tim Dustrude
First practice this year for the Community Marching Band that marches in the Fourth of July parade is Monday, June 23 at 7:00 pm. Show up and be part of something really neat! Dust off your instrument and join the Community Fourth of July Parade Marching Band. Rehearsals are at 7:00 pm June 23rd, 25th, Continue Reading
Our Friend Needs Our Help
Written on June 21, 2014 at 10:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
You know Mary Kate from MKate Design, and formerly By Design? Well she has a battle going on and she is undergoing some pretty intense chemotherapy to help her win it. Many people have asked “What can I do to help?” and here’s the simple answer to that. An account has been set up at Continue Reading
Auditions Monday
Written on June 21, 2014 at 10:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
It got such rave reviews when it was presented during the On Book! Readers Theatre series that it just made sense to make it a full-fledged San Juan Community Theatre production! Director Joy Van Camp is holding auditions THIS Monday and Tuesday, June 23-24 at 7:00 pm at the PARC (70 Saltspring Drive) for SJCT’s Continue Reading
Ferry System Community Meeting
Written on June 20, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Washington State Ferries at community meetings this summer to discuss route-specific issues, liquefied natural gas, new vessel construction and long-range planning. Community meetings are hosted twice a year to discuss current issues facing the ferry system. In addition to meetings, customers also may voice their concerns and provide input through our Ferry Advisory Committees. Continue Reading
Reserved Seating for the Parade
Written on June 20, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
4th of July Parade Special Needs Reserved Seating Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church welcomes seniors and those with special needs to reserve a seat along the sidewalk in front of the Church for the 4th of July Parade. There is also space for wheelchairs. Please call the Church Office with your name and the number of Continue Reading
Art Market Starts Today
Written on June 20, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just a reminder that the Friday Art Market starts today at Brickworks from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. We are excited to welcome new artists from Waldron, Orcas, Lopez and San Juan islands this season. Cynthia’s of Course will be set up to provide some fabulous foods. Music starts off with local favorites, Oliver Strasser on Continue Reading
Written Word Contest
Written on June 20, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Writers 2014 – San Juan County Fair Summer is REALLY here and it’s REALLY time to dust off the old typewriter and send in your newest, latest and greatest poetry, fiction and non fiction for the San Juan County Fair. It is time, once again for the Island Writers writing contest! Please go to Continue Reading
Before the Bulldozer
Written on June 19, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
I got a chance to chat with Chinmayo the other day, and to see the Cherry Tree she saved from the bulldozer. She explained that one day last year when riding her bike to town, she noticed a cherry tree growing just off the side of the road on some undeveloped land, and sure enough, Continue Reading
Free Loaner Bikes
Written on June 19, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Help yourself to a free loaner bike down at the Port, and return it when you’re finished. And you could leave some money for the public-spirited owner if you wish. Mikial Denker is a man with a mission: to get as many of us on bikes as he can, residents as well as tourists. His Continue Reading
Bookmark Contest Winners
Written on June 19, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Library Announces Winners of the Annual Bookmark Contest The winners of the annual SJI Library Bookmark Contest were announced at the Friday Harbor Elementary School Awards Ceremony on June 12. The library staff would like to congratulate the following winners for their creativity in illustrating the library’s Summer Reading Program theme, Fizz, Boom, Continue Reading
D.E.M. Reminder: No Personal Fireworks
Written on June 19, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Reminder: No Personal Fireworks In San Juan County San Juan County’s emergency responders would like to remind everyone that personal fireworks are not allowed anywhere in our beautiful county. “Safe and Sane” fireworks sold on the mainland are intended to be used in the communities where they are purchased. Many of the fireworks sold on Continue Reading
Wildland Firefighting Class
Written on June 19, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Because of the droughts in surrounding states, SJI Fire/Rescue wanted to remind you of the class this weekend in hopes of getting as many recruits as possible… San Juan Island Fire Rescue is offering a free class for those who have ever wanted to answer the call to serve their Islands fighting wildland fires. The Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on June 23, 2014 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Sally Thomsen, Director of the San Juan Island Parks and Recreation District (better known as “Island Rec”) and Brent Snow, General Manager of Roche Harbor Resort and SJI School Board member, to walk the Forest Glen Trail in the Roche Harbor area. See the side trails and learn about the walking opportunities there. Meet Continue Reading
EDC Business Café
Written on June 23, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Business entrepreneurs invited to the first EDC Business Café The San Juan County Economic Development Council invites business entrepreneurs to the first San Juan Island EDC Business Café event, on Thursday, June 26th, from 10:00am until 11am on San Juan Island. The EDC Business Cafés were created as a way to ensure that our Continue Reading
Conscientious Projector
Written on June 23, 2014 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Rob Simpson for the Conscientious Projector series at the library… Hello Sun-Celebrating Islanders, Yes, it feels like summer… at least for a few days. This Monday, June 23rd, is our summer catchup of Conscientious Projector topics. We’ll see brief clips and updates on various topics we’ve touched on in the past. Continue Reading
Lopez Village Subarea Plan Project
Written on June 23, 2014 at 4:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Initiates the Lopez Village Subarea Plan Project Notice of Public Meeting San Juan County is pleased to announce the appointment of the Lopez Village Planning and Review Committee and initiation of the Lopez Village Subarea planning process. Committee members include Annie Albritton, Sandy Bishop, Daniel Drahn, Nancy Greene, Madrona Murphy, Dennis Ryan Continue Reading
Marching Band Practice
Written on June 21, 2014 at 10:18 pm, by Tim Dustrude
First practice this year for the Community Marching Band that marches in the Fourth of July parade is Monday, June 23 at 7:00 pm. Show up and be part of something really neat! Dust off your instrument and join the Community Fourth of July Parade Marching Band. Rehearsals are at 7:00 pm June 23rd, 25th, Continue Reading
Our Friend Needs Our Help
Written on June 21, 2014 at 10:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
You know Mary Kate from MKate Design, and formerly By Design? Well she has a battle going on and she is undergoing some pretty intense chemotherapy to help her win it. Many people have asked “What can I do to help?” and here’s the simple answer to that. An account has been set up at Continue Reading
Auditions Monday
Written on June 21, 2014 at 10:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
It got such rave reviews when it was presented during the On Book! Readers Theatre series that it just made sense to make it a full-fledged San Juan Community Theatre production! Director Joy Van Camp is holding auditions THIS Monday and Tuesday, June 23-24 at 7:00 pm at the PARC (70 Saltspring Drive) for SJCT’s Continue Reading
Ferry System Community Meeting
Written on June 20, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Washington State Ferries at community meetings this summer to discuss route-specific issues, liquefied natural gas, new vessel construction and long-range planning. Community meetings are hosted twice a year to discuss current issues facing the ferry system. In addition to meetings, customers also may voice their concerns and provide input through our Ferry Advisory Committees. Continue Reading
Reserved Seating for the Parade
Written on June 20, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
4th of July Parade Special Needs Reserved Seating Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church welcomes seniors and those with special needs to reserve a seat along the sidewalk in front of the Church for the 4th of July Parade. There is also space for wheelchairs. Please call the Church Office with your name and the number of Continue Reading
Art Market Starts Today
Written on June 20, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just a reminder that the Friday Art Market starts today at Brickworks from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. We are excited to welcome new artists from Waldron, Orcas, Lopez and San Juan islands this season. Cynthia’s of Course will be set up to provide some fabulous foods. Music starts off with local favorites, Oliver Strasser on Continue Reading
Written Word Contest
Written on June 20, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Writers 2014 – San Juan County Fair Summer is REALLY here and it’s REALLY time to dust off the old typewriter and send in your newest, latest and greatest poetry, fiction and non fiction for the San Juan County Fair. It is time, once again for the Island Writers writing contest! Please go to Continue Reading
Before the Bulldozer
Written on June 19, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
I got a chance to chat with Chinmayo the other day, and to see the Cherry Tree she saved from the bulldozer. She explained that one day last year when riding her bike to town, she noticed a cherry tree growing just off the side of the road on some undeveloped land, and sure enough, Continue Reading
Free Loaner Bikes
Written on June 19, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Help yourself to a free loaner bike down at the Port, and return it when you’re finished. And you could leave some money for the public-spirited owner if you wish. Mikial Denker is a man with a mission: to get as many of us on bikes as he can, residents as well as tourists. His Continue Reading
Bookmark Contest Winners
Written on June 19, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Library Announces Winners of the Annual Bookmark Contest The winners of the annual SJI Library Bookmark Contest were announced at the Friday Harbor Elementary School Awards Ceremony on June 12. The library staff would like to congratulate the following winners for their creativity in illustrating the library’s Summer Reading Program theme, Fizz, Boom, Continue Reading
D.E.M. Reminder: No Personal Fireworks
Written on June 19, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Reminder: No Personal Fireworks In San Juan County San Juan County’s emergency responders would like to remind everyone that personal fireworks are not allowed anywhere in our beautiful county. “Safe and Sane” fireworks sold on the mainland are intended to be used in the communities where they are purchased. Many of the fireworks sold on Continue Reading
Wildland Firefighting Class
Written on June 19, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Because of the droughts in surrounding states, SJI Fire/Rescue wanted to remind you of the class this weekend in hopes of getting as many recruits as possible… San Juan Island Fire Rescue is offering a free class for those who have ever wanted to answer the call to serve their Islands fighting wildland fires. The Continue Reading