Topic: Around Here
Waterfront Walk Open
Written on May 31, 2014 at 11:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Contributing Update reporter Louise Dustrude covers the waterfront beat today… Roger Bennett wanted a picture of a boat tied up at his Pier 1 building at the foot of Spring Street, and Greg Hertel loves messing about in boats, so the two got together Friday evening just before sunset and Roger got his picture. So Continue Reading
Whales and Wildlife Update
Written on May 31, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a photo from Captain Jim and an update from Captain Hobbes… It’s been an epic week for seeing transient orcas, we even found the T49A’s right outside Friday Harbor, thanks to Capt. Jack, Mate Andy and the crew of the Evergreen State ferry. Humpback whales were also seen this week, this may be the Continue Reading
Keri Talbott Resigns
Written on May 30, 2014 at 11:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On May 28th, 2014 Keri Talbott, SJC Public Hospital District Commissioner, resigned from her elected position for family reasons. Her tenure, 7 years to the month, was with the greatest community insight and dedication to duty. The Hospital District appreciates all that she has done for our community during this time of pivotal change and Continue Reading
The Mysterious Sunshine Alley
Written on May 30, 2014 at 1:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Saturday, May 31st, 10am and 12:30pm, Boyd Pratt is doing a guided walking tour of historic Sunshine Alley. Meet at Brickworks. The Town of Friday Harbor’s historic preservation program contracted with Boyd to research the history of the alley–because nothing about the alley had been documented, not even why it is called Sunshine Alley! Boyd Continue Reading
Daniel Lobue Studios Grand Opening
Written on May 30, 2014 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local artist and teacher Daniel LoBue will be opening his studio to the public. Daniel specializes in fine art and functional ceramics. As a special feature Daniel will be holding a Kiln Opening on Saturday morning at 10.30 am, giving people the opportunity to purchase his ceramic work direct from the kiln! Other open studios Continue Reading
Island Rec Tie-Dyes at the Farmer’s Market
Written on May 30, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec will be having a free Tie-Dye Booth at the Farmer’s Market, Saturday, June 7th, from 10:00-1:00 pm. Bring a white t-shirt, or anything else you want to tie-dye for free. We will have a wide selection of shirts, some bags, hats and baby onesies available for purchase at a low cost if you Continue Reading
Book Review – Cycling Sojourner, Washington
Written on May 30, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Update received an advance copy of this book directly from the publisher and was asked to review it so here again is guest contributor and avid cyclist Shannon Dean… This is a compact travel guide with bite-sized information for bicyclists wanting to tour in Washington State. It is very easy to navigate to whatever Continue Reading
Dodie Gann Memorial Dog Walk
Written on May 29, 2014 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society, Friday Harbor announces it will host “The First Annual Dodie Gann Memorial Dog Walk”, Saturday, May 31, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The walk will start and finish at Skagit Valley College. Well-behaved dogs and their people will enjoy a scenic walk along the airport trail to the animal shelter Continue Reading
Barbershop Bonanza at SJCT
Written on May 29, 2014 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Popular Barbershop Bonanza Returns June 1 A 45-member choir from British Columbia, a Northwest quartet with a combined 150 years of barbershop singing and San Juan Island’s own barbershop masters share their a cappella talents at San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday, June 1 at 2:00 p.m. Celebrating its 16th year in Friday Harbor, Barbershop Continue Reading
KISM 92.9 to Broadcast Live from FH Airport
Written on May 29, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Brad Cash and John Reynolds of 92.9 KISM Classic Rock for a live broadcast Friday, May 30th, 6:00 am – 10:00 am, at the Friday Harbor Airport. In addition, Brad will stick around for another special remote broadcast on Saturday, May 31st 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. The Port of Friday Harbor, San Juan Continue Reading
Library to Participate in International Big Library Read Program
Written on May 29, 2014 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Program makes popular eBook and audiobook available to all patrons without waitlists or holds San Juan Island Library announced that it will be taking part in the Big Library Read program. Library card holders will be able to borrow and read the mystery eBook, A Pedigree to Die For, Book 1 of the Melanie Travis Continue Reading
A History Talk with Gerry King
Written on May 29, 2014 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join the San Juan Historical Museum for an informative evening with Gerry King, a long-time San Juan Island resident and a descendant of the early settler King Family. Gerry will share his stories of growing up on San Juan Island and of the various jobs he held as a young man such as working on Continue Reading
British Soccer Camp, Host a Coach
Written on May 29, 2014 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Summer is just around the corner and that means that Challenger Sports is coming back with their two popular camps, British Soccer and Tetra Brazil Soccer. British Soccer will be July 7-11th this year, with fun for ages 3-16, providing mini soccer and half day camps for the older kids. Tetra Brazil is July 14-18th Continue Reading
Septic Systems Info
Written on May 29, 2014 at 5:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
Almost Everything You Want To Know About Septic Systems As Real Estate Agents, we are constantly learning and then sharing our knowledge with our clients. We must even expand our knowledge into some related industries that are not comfortable to discuss with a client, such as septic systems and their functions. The real estate industry Continue Reading
WSF Reservations Update
Written on May 28, 2014 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s some updated information on the WSF Reservation System from Jim Corenman, of the Ferries Advisory Committee… WSF is on track to offer reservations for most of the San Juan Islands routes starting with the Winter 2015 schedule, starting December 28. The planning process started in late 2012 with the formation of a Reservations Partnership Continue Reading
Grand Opening of the Peace Path
Written on May 28, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Grand Opening Ceremony of the Peace Path, PIMC’s new walking trail will be Saturday, June 7th at 1:00 pm outdoors at the Peace Island Medical Center. Hosted by Peace Island Volunteers, this ribbon cutting event will celebrate the former InterIsland Medical Guild who funded the trail, and all the community volunteers who built it. Continue Reading
Waterfront Walk Open
Written on May 31, 2014 at 11:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Contributing Update reporter Louise Dustrude covers the waterfront beat today… Roger Bennett wanted a picture of a boat tied up at his Pier 1 building at the foot of Spring Street, and Greg Hertel loves messing about in boats, so the two got together Friday evening just before sunset and Roger got his picture. So Continue Reading
Whales and Wildlife Update
Written on May 31, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a photo from Captain Jim and an update from Captain Hobbes… It’s been an epic week for seeing transient orcas, we even found the T49A’s right outside Friday Harbor, thanks to Capt. Jack, Mate Andy and the crew of the Evergreen State ferry. Humpback whales were also seen this week, this may be the Continue Reading
Keri Talbott Resigns
Written on May 30, 2014 at 11:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On May 28th, 2014 Keri Talbott, SJC Public Hospital District Commissioner, resigned from her elected position for family reasons. Her tenure, 7 years to the month, was with the greatest community insight and dedication to duty. The Hospital District appreciates all that she has done for our community during this time of pivotal change and Continue Reading
The Mysterious Sunshine Alley
Written on May 30, 2014 at 1:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Saturday, May 31st, 10am and 12:30pm, Boyd Pratt is doing a guided walking tour of historic Sunshine Alley. Meet at Brickworks. The Town of Friday Harbor’s historic preservation program contracted with Boyd to research the history of the alley–because nothing about the alley had been documented, not even why it is called Sunshine Alley! Boyd Continue Reading
Daniel Lobue Studios Grand Opening
Written on May 30, 2014 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local artist and teacher Daniel LoBue will be opening his studio to the public. Daniel specializes in fine art and functional ceramics. As a special feature Daniel will be holding a Kiln Opening on Saturday morning at 10.30 am, giving people the opportunity to purchase his ceramic work direct from the kiln! Other open studios Continue Reading
Island Rec Tie-Dyes at the Farmer’s Market
Written on May 30, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec will be having a free Tie-Dye Booth at the Farmer’s Market, Saturday, June 7th, from 10:00-1:00 pm. Bring a white t-shirt, or anything else you want to tie-dye for free. We will have a wide selection of shirts, some bags, hats and baby onesies available for purchase at a low cost if you Continue Reading
Book Review – Cycling Sojourner, Washington
Written on May 30, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Update received an advance copy of this book directly from the publisher and was asked to review it so here again is guest contributor and avid cyclist Shannon Dean… This is a compact travel guide with bite-sized information for bicyclists wanting to tour in Washington State. It is very easy to navigate to whatever Continue Reading
Dodie Gann Memorial Dog Walk
Written on May 29, 2014 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society, Friday Harbor announces it will host “The First Annual Dodie Gann Memorial Dog Walk”, Saturday, May 31, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The walk will start and finish at Skagit Valley College. Well-behaved dogs and their people will enjoy a scenic walk along the airport trail to the animal shelter Continue Reading
Barbershop Bonanza at SJCT
Written on May 29, 2014 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Popular Barbershop Bonanza Returns June 1 A 45-member choir from British Columbia, a Northwest quartet with a combined 150 years of barbershop singing and San Juan Island’s own barbershop masters share their a cappella talents at San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday, June 1 at 2:00 p.m. Celebrating its 16th year in Friday Harbor, Barbershop Continue Reading
KISM 92.9 to Broadcast Live from FH Airport
Written on May 29, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Brad Cash and John Reynolds of 92.9 KISM Classic Rock for a live broadcast Friday, May 30th, 6:00 am – 10:00 am, at the Friday Harbor Airport. In addition, Brad will stick around for another special remote broadcast on Saturday, May 31st 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. The Port of Friday Harbor, San Juan Continue Reading
Library to Participate in International Big Library Read Program
Written on May 29, 2014 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Program makes popular eBook and audiobook available to all patrons without waitlists or holds San Juan Island Library announced that it will be taking part in the Big Library Read program. Library card holders will be able to borrow and read the mystery eBook, A Pedigree to Die For, Book 1 of the Melanie Travis Continue Reading
A History Talk with Gerry King
Written on May 29, 2014 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join the San Juan Historical Museum for an informative evening with Gerry King, a long-time San Juan Island resident and a descendant of the early settler King Family. Gerry will share his stories of growing up on San Juan Island and of the various jobs he held as a young man such as working on Continue Reading
British Soccer Camp, Host a Coach
Written on May 29, 2014 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Summer is just around the corner and that means that Challenger Sports is coming back with their two popular camps, British Soccer and Tetra Brazil Soccer. British Soccer will be July 7-11th this year, with fun for ages 3-16, providing mini soccer and half day camps for the older kids. Tetra Brazil is July 14-18th Continue Reading
Septic Systems Info
Written on May 29, 2014 at 5:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
Almost Everything You Want To Know About Septic Systems As Real Estate Agents, we are constantly learning and then sharing our knowledge with our clients. We must even expand our knowledge into some related industries that are not comfortable to discuss with a client, such as septic systems and their functions. The real estate industry Continue Reading
WSF Reservations Update
Written on May 28, 2014 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s some updated information on the WSF Reservation System from Jim Corenman, of the Ferries Advisory Committee… WSF is on track to offer reservations for most of the San Juan Islands routes starting with the Winter 2015 schedule, starting December 28. The planning process started in late 2012 with the formation of a Reservations Partnership Continue Reading
Grand Opening of the Peace Path
Written on May 28, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Grand Opening Ceremony of the Peace Path, PIMC’s new walking trail will be Saturday, June 7th at 1:00 pm outdoors at the Peace Island Medical Center. Hosted by Peace Island Volunteers, this ribbon cutting event will celebrate the former InterIsland Medical Guild who funded the trail, and all the community volunteers who built it. Continue Reading