Topic: Around Here
Shakespeare Under the Stars
Written on June 11, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Summer is here and it’s time for you and your guests’ annual treat – Island Stage Left’s magical “Shakespeare Under the Stars”. We are thrilled to announce that this year’s production is our favorite romantic comedy, “Twelfth Night”. Written just after “Hamlet”, “Twelfth Night” reveals a more mature Shakespeare, writing about miracles of reconciliation, of Continue Reading
New Artists at WaterWorks Gallery
Written on June 11, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Janis Miltenberger, Lampworked Glass Sculpture Michael Dickter, Mixed media paintings Janis Miltenberger – Story telling using her iconic glass sculptures that are occupied with birds, flowers, everyday objects and chairs, creating sculptures that are filled with analogies of art that may be myth or biblical based. Michael Dickter paints a vocabulary of images, marks and Continue Reading
Charity & Nonprofit Education Symposium
Written on June 11, 2014 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington State Secretary of State’s Corporations and Charities Division, partnering with the San Juan County Economic Development Council, will present a full-day symposium for nonprofits and charities. The event will be held at the San Juan Island Grange on Friday, June 20 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Advance registration is required and space Continue Reading
Orca Sing 2014
Written on June 11, 2014 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
June 21 is the date for the annual Orca Sing event at Lime Kiln Point State Park Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather for an evening of music at Lime Kiln Point State Park to honor the Southern Resident orcas. Typically held on a Saturday near the Solstice, this year’s event is Continue Reading
Skagit Valley College Hosts Farewell for Sandy Harold
Written on June 10, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
After nearly 20 years of service to the Skagit Valley College/San Juan Center, Sandy Harold is moving on to new adventures in Port Townsend. During her tenure at Skagit Valley College, Sandy taught Sociology, College Success Skills, as well as internships & work-related classes, worked as Elderhostel assistant coordinator, provided office support, and finally served Continue Reading
Rebates for the Labs
Written on June 10, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO Passes $46,230 In BPA Rebates onto Friday Harbor Labs OPALCO Energy Savings Specialist Elisa Howard presented University of Washington (UW) Friday Harbor Laboratories (FHL) Interim Director Billie Swalla and UW Dean of the College of the Environment and Prentice and Virginia Bloedel Professor Lisa J. Graumlich with a check for $46,230. The Friday Harbor Continue Reading
2014 Concours d’Elegance of the San Juan Islands
Written on June 10, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
2014 Concours d’Elegance of the San Juan Islands The Sports Car Club of the San Juan Islands in conjunction with the Rotary Club of San Juan Island will hold its eighth Annual Concours d’Elegance at the San Juan Vineyards (3136 Roche Harbor Road, Friday Harbor, WA) on Sunday, August 24, 2014 from 11:00 AM until Continue Reading
Fair Offers Free Admission to Young Participants
Written on June 10, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Children and youths between the ages of 5 and 16, will get you a free season pass to this year’s fair when they enter anything in the County Fair. That’s right, kids, FREE! This is your chance to be involved in our Island’s favorite summer event. Get creative! From wool socks to making a winning Continue Reading
Whale Tale Cookies Launch Party
Written on June 9, 2014 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget, the launch party is tomorrow at the Whale Museum – 3:30 to 5:30 pm. And guess what? They’ve raised enough from pre-launch sales, they’re giving away 3 Orca Adoption kits. Plus, they’ll have food and samples available at the launch too. The initial product, cookies in the shape of whale tails, made with Continue Reading
“Lost BPA Films” Found
Written on June 9, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ever wonder where all that electricity comes from and how it got there in the first place? This press release about vintage BPA films might interest you. And note – they can be viewed online (see link at the end of this article)… The Bonneville Power Administration Library has released a new collection of six Continue Reading
Climate Change and Forests
Written on June 9, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Practicing good stewardship in forests and even our own gardens may be as critical to adapting and mitigating climate change as reducing greenhouse gases, according to Dr. Richard Hebda, curator of Botany and Earth History at the Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria. Hebda will discuss these concepts and more in his illustrated talk, “At Continue Reading
Bill & Rita Ament’s Dance Happy Show 2014
Written on June 9, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Bill & Rita Ament and more than 50 local island performers, children through adults (ages 2 on up) for their 30th annual Dance Happy extravaganza. Be totally touched by the magic and color of the cutest Little Ones on stage for the very first time. Be charmed by the L’il Starz dancers as they Continue Reading
Free Contra Dance Mondays
Written on June 9, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Cohen sends over this announcement to share with you… A free Contra Dance is held every Monday night at English Camp, part of the San Juan Island U.S. National Historical Park. 7:30 – 9:00 pm from June 9 to August 18 2014 and then continuing at the Friday Harbor Grange from August 18- June Continue Reading
Football and Cheerleading Sign-Ups
Written on June 9, 2014 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you love football or cheerleading? Do you want to have fun and learn the basics of this American fall sport? Come signup and join the Friday Harbor Tigers football team or cheer squad! Our programs will include Pee-Wee (Pads & Helmets) (6-8 y.o.), Freshman (9-10 y.o.), Junior (11-12 y.o.) and Senior (13-14 y.o.) football Continue Reading
Island Rec Commission Vacancy
Written on June 9, 2014 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Park & Recreation Commission Vacancy San Juan Island Park and Recreation District, a junior taxing district on San Juan Island seeks to appoint a new person to its board to fill the position vacated by Commissioner Jeremy Talbott’s resignation. The appointment to the Board will run until the November 2015 election. Persons Continue Reading
County Vacancies
Written on June 9, 2014 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at: Continue Reading
Shakespeare Under the Stars
Written on June 11, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Summer is here and it’s time for you and your guests’ annual treat – Island Stage Left’s magical “Shakespeare Under the Stars”. We are thrilled to announce that this year’s production is our favorite romantic comedy, “Twelfth Night”. Written just after “Hamlet”, “Twelfth Night” reveals a more mature Shakespeare, writing about miracles of reconciliation, of Continue Reading
New Artists at WaterWorks Gallery
Written on June 11, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Janis Miltenberger, Lampworked Glass Sculpture Michael Dickter, Mixed media paintings Janis Miltenberger – Story telling using her iconic glass sculptures that are occupied with birds, flowers, everyday objects and chairs, creating sculptures that are filled with analogies of art that may be myth or biblical based. Michael Dickter paints a vocabulary of images, marks and Continue Reading
Charity & Nonprofit Education Symposium
Written on June 11, 2014 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington State Secretary of State’s Corporations and Charities Division, partnering with the San Juan County Economic Development Council, will present a full-day symposium for nonprofits and charities. The event will be held at the San Juan Island Grange on Friday, June 20 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Advance registration is required and space Continue Reading
Orca Sing 2014
Written on June 11, 2014 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
June 21 is the date for the annual Orca Sing event at Lime Kiln Point State Park Orca Sing is an annual event where people gather for an evening of music at Lime Kiln Point State Park to honor the Southern Resident orcas. Typically held on a Saturday near the Solstice, this year’s event is Continue Reading
Skagit Valley College Hosts Farewell for Sandy Harold
Written on June 10, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
After nearly 20 years of service to the Skagit Valley College/San Juan Center, Sandy Harold is moving on to new adventures in Port Townsend. During her tenure at Skagit Valley College, Sandy taught Sociology, College Success Skills, as well as internships & work-related classes, worked as Elderhostel assistant coordinator, provided office support, and finally served Continue Reading
Rebates for the Labs
Written on June 10, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO Passes $46,230 In BPA Rebates onto Friday Harbor Labs OPALCO Energy Savings Specialist Elisa Howard presented University of Washington (UW) Friday Harbor Laboratories (FHL) Interim Director Billie Swalla and UW Dean of the College of the Environment and Prentice and Virginia Bloedel Professor Lisa J. Graumlich with a check for $46,230. The Friday Harbor Continue Reading
2014 Concours d’Elegance of the San Juan Islands
Written on June 10, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
2014 Concours d’Elegance of the San Juan Islands The Sports Car Club of the San Juan Islands in conjunction with the Rotary Club of San Juan Island will hold its eighth Annual Concours d’Elegance at the San Juan Vineyards (3136 Roche Harbor Road, Friday Harbor, WA) on Sunday, August 24, 2014 from 11:00 AM until Continue Reading
Fair Offers Free Admission to Young Participants
Written on June 10, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Children and youths between the ages of 5 and 16, will get you a free season pass to this year’s fair when they enter anything in the County Fair. That’s right, kids, FREE! This is your chance to be involved in our Island’s favorite summer event. Get creative! From wool socks to making a winning Continue Reading
Whale Tale Cookies Launch Party
Written on June 9, 2014 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget, the launch party is tomorrow at the Whale Museum – 3:30 to 5:30 pm. And guess what? They’ve raised enough from pre-launch sales, they’re giving away 3 Orca Adoption kits. Plus, they’ll have food and samples available at the launch too. The initial product, cookies in the shape of whale tails, made with Continue Reading
“Lost BPA Films” Found
Written on June 9, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ever wonder where all that electricity comes from and how it got there in the first place? This press release about vintage BPA films might interest you. And note – they can be viewed online (see link at the end of this article)… The Bonneville Power Administration Library has released a new collection of six Continue Reading
Climate Change and Forests
Written on June 9, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Practicing good stewardship in forests and even our own gardens may be as critical to adapting and mitigating climate change as reducing greenhouse gases, according to Dr. Richard Hebda, curator of Botany and Earth History at the Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria. Hebda will discuss these concepts and more in his illustrated talk, “At Continue Reading
Bill & Rita Ament’s Dance Happy Show 2014
Written on June 9, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Bill & Rita Ament and more than 50 local island performers, children through adults (ages 2 on up) for their 30th annual Dance Happy extravaganza. Be totally touched by the magic and color of the cutest Little Ones on stage for the very first time. Be charmed by the L’il Starz dancers as they Continue Reading
Free Contra Dance Mondays
Written on June 9, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Cohen sends over this announcement to share with you… A free Contra Dance is held every Monday night at English Camp, part of the San Juan Island U.S. National Historical Park. 7:30 – 9:00 pm from June 9 to August 18 2014 and then continuing at the Friday Harbor Grange from August 18- June Continue Reading
Football and Cheerleading Sign-Ups
Written on June 9, 2014 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you love football or cheerleading? Do you want to have fun and learn the basics of this American fall sport? Come signup and join the Friday Harbor Tigers football team or cheer squad! Our programs will include Pee-Wee (Pads & Helmets) (6-8 y.o.), Freshman (9-10 y.o.), Junior (11-12 y.o.) and Senior (13-14 y.o.) football Continue Reading
Island Rec Commission Vacancy
Written on June 9, 2014 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Park & Recreation Commission Vacancy San Juan Island Park and Recreation District, a junior taxing district on San Juan Island seeks to appoint a new person to its board to fill the position vacated by Commissioner Jeremy Talbott’s resignation. The appointment to the Board will run until the November 2015 election. Persons Continue Reading
County Vacancies
Written on June 9, 2014 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at: Continue Reading