Topic: Around Here
Book Review – Way of the Whale
Written on May 28, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a book review with guest Update contributor Shannon Dean… Way of the Whale is a new book by author Linda Peters and it is written from the point of view of an orca. On the surface, it’s about an older “rogue” Orca in captivity who has only one night to share some wisdom with Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 28, 2014 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
This gorgeous girl, Puma, was brought to the shelter because her owner passed away. She’s a frisky 3-year old Torti , with personality plus! She gets along well with her shelter cat pals and is very friendly and personable with people. She’d make an excellent addition to just about any kind of family. Puma is Continue Reading
Chamber Concert on Saturday
Written on May 28, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from David Bentley over at St. David’s inviting you to the concert this Saturday… The Wenatchee Valley College Chamber Singers will perform at Saint David’s Episcopal Church this Saturday, May 31, at 2 pm. Admission is by donation, and all proceeds will benefit the music program at Friday Harbor Elementary School. The Continue Reading
Wendy’s Retirement Reception and Open House
Written on May 27, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town Treasurer Wendy Picinich is retiring and the Town is having an Open House and Reception in her honor. It’s on Friday, June 13th at the Town Hall, 60 Second Street, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Everyone is invited.
The Flying Burgowski – Author Event at Griffin Bay Books
Written on May 27, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are excited to present Lopez Islander Gretchen K.Wing and her first novel, The Flying Burgowski on Saturday, May 31, 2:00—4:00 pm at Griffin Bay Bookstore. A former high school English and history teacher, Gretchen has written a passionate story of a young girl who needs empowerment Continue Reading
Skateboard Camps Coming Up
Written on May 27, 2014 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is offering some exciting Skateboard Camps this summer. Coed Skateboard Camp runs from 10-12:00 on June 16-18 Skate Like A Girl Camp runs from 1-3:00 on June 16-18. These popular camps have an enthusiastic and talented group of instructors from around the world. Participants will learn skateboarding basics in a safe, fun and Continue Reading
Ron’s Island Meats
Written on May 26, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ron Puetz opened Ron’s Island Meats for retail sales about 2 weeks ago, out there on Madden Lane where Jim Scribner’s shop was. In fact, Ron bought the business from Jim last August, but has only now opened the retail side of things. He started off right with a nice big order of 65 steaks for Continue Reading
Playtime in the Park
Written on May 26, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Free Playtime in the Park, for preschoolers is being offered by Island Rec every Monday in June. Island Rec staff will be on site providing a variety of fun and engaging games, art projects and more for parents and kids to enjoy together. This is a free activity for 3-6 year olds and their parents, Continue Reading
Last Community Dinner of the Year
Written on May 26, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Its BBQ time! The last Community Dinner of the year is always the best! We will serve in the High School Courtyard behind the Middle School and High School. Tables and chairs will be set up but feel free to grab a blanket and have a picnic on the lawn too. It will be a busy Continue Reading
Attorney General Coming to FHES
Written on May 26, 2014 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Washington State Attorney General Robert Ferguson will visit Friday Harbor Elementary School’s sixth grade students on Tuesday May 27th from 2:00 – 2:45 pm. Teachers will lead students in a question and answer session about what Mr. Ferguson does as Attorney General and how the office of the Attorney General fits into our state government. Continue Reading
Memorial Day Ceremony
Written on May 25, 2014 at 2:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at 10:00 am on Monday, May 26th. It begins at Legion Post 163 when members of the Legion, Legion Auxiliary and Sons of Legion members form up to march down to Memorial Park at the foot of Spring Street. This will be followed by a short ceremony to Continue Reading
Island Rec Welcomes New Team Member
Written on May 25, 2014 at 11:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to announce Lowell Jons as their new Recreation Specialist. Lowell will primarily be organizing Youth, Teen, and Family programs and events. For the last two years Lowell taught at Shaw Island School. Prior to that he has led a variety of youth and teen recreation programs and taught in the Port Continue Reading
Lutheran Church Welcomes New Pastor
Written on May 25, 2014 at 10:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Effective May 15 The Reverend Elizabeth Purdum will begin serving as the Pastor of The Lutheran Church in the San Juans. a unique multi-island congregation with a presence on Orcas, San Juan and Lopez Islands. Pastor Purdum, a native of Seattle, is returning to familiar territory after acquiring over twenty-five years of experience in the Continue Reading
Acanthus Vacation Rentals
Written on May 25, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you seen all the sawdust flying around over there at Acanthus on Argyle Avenue? You know – the old Cahail house? Well it is being renovated and will soon be Acanthus Suites, Vacation Rentals. Mother and son team Lynn Danaher and Ryan Bennett are in the process of creating 5 different suites, named after Continue Reading
Ogle Fine Arts Studio
Written on May 23, 2014 at 8:17 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Terry and Janie Ogle have opened an Art Gallery in town called Ogle Fine Arts Studio. It’s right there on First Street, across from the Rumor Mill, next door to the flower shop. (180 First St. to be exact). They opened in mid-March and they have Terry’s wood carvings, watercolor paintings and abstract acrylic paintings, Continue Reading
Lots Going On at SJCT This Week!
Written on May 23, 2014 at 1:25 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Too much going on to put it all right here, click the link below for more information. In brief, here’s what’s coming: Mozart’s Dark Comedy in The Met: Live in HD Series Mozart’s beloved opera about testing the ties of love, Cosí Fan Tutte, is presented in HD at San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday, Continue Reading
Book Review – Way of the Whale
Written on May 28, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a book review with guest Update contributor Shannon Dean… Way of the Whale is a new book by author Linda Peters and it is written from the point of view of an orca. On the surface, it’s about an older “rogue” Orca in captivity who has only one night to share some wisdom with Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 28, 2014 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
This gorgeous girl, Puma, was brought to the shelter because her owner passed away. She’s a frisky 3-year old Torti , with personality plus! She gets along well with her shelter cat pals and is very friendly and personable with people. She’d make an excellent addition to just about any kind of family. Puma is Continue Reading
Chamber Concert on Saturday
Written on May 28, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from David Bentley over at St. David’s inviting you to the concert this Saturday… The Wenatchee Valley College Chamber Singers will perform at Saint David’s Episcopal Church this Saturday, May 31, at 2 pm. Admission is by donation, and all proceeds will benefit the music program at Friday Harbor Elementary School. The Continue Reading
Wendy’s Retirement Reception and Open House
Written on May 27, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Town Treasurer Wendy Picinich is retiring and the Town is having an Open House and Reception in her honor. It’s on Friday, June 13th at the Town Hall, 60 Second Street, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Everyone is invited.
The Flying Burgowski – Author Event at Griffin Bay Books
Written on May 27, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are excited to present Lopez Islander Gretchen K.Wing and her first novel, The Flying Burgowski on Saturday, May 31, 2:00—4:00 pm at Griffin Bay Bookstore. A former high school English and history teacher, Gretchen has written a passionate story of a young girl who needs empowerment Continue Reading
Skateboard Camps Coming Up
Written on May 27, 2014 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is offering some exciting Skateboard Camps this summer. Coed Skateboard Camp runs from 10-12:00 on June 16-18 Skate Like A Girl Camp runs from 1-3:00 on June 16-18. These popular camps have an enthusiastic and talented group of instructors from around the world. Participants will learn skateboarding basics in a safe, fun and Continue Reading
Ron’s Island Meats
Written on May 26, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ron Puetz opened Ron’s Island Meats for retail sales about 2 weeks ago, out there on Madden Lane where Jim Scribner’s shop was. In fact, Ron bought the business from Jim last August, but has only now opened the retail side of things. He started off right with a nice big order of 65 steaks for Continue Reading
Playtime in the Park
Written on May 26, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Free Playtime in the Park, for preschoolers is being offered by Island Rec every Monday in June. Island Rec staff will be on site providing a variety of fun and engaging games, art projects and more for parents and kids to enjoy together. This is a free activity for 3-6 year olds and their parents, Continue Reading
Last Community Dinner of the Year
Written on May 26, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Its BBQ time! The last Community Dinner of the year is always the best! We will serve in the High School Courtyard behind the Middle School and High School. Tables and chairs will be set up but feel free to grab a blanket and have a picnic on the lawn too. It will be a busy Continue Reading
Attorney General Coming to FHES
Written on May 26, 2014 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Washington State Attorney General Robert Ferguson will visit Friday Harbor Elementary School’s sixth grade students on Tuesday May 27th from 2:00 – 2:45 pm. Teachers will lead students in a question and answer session about what Mr. Ferguson does as Attorney General and how the office of the Attorney General fits into our state government. Continue Reading
Memorial Day Ceremony
Written on May 25, 2014 at 2:16 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at 10:00 am on Monday, May 26th. It begins at Legion Post 163 when members of the Legion, Legion Auxiliary and Sons of Legion members form up to march down to Memorial Park at the foot of Spring Street. This will be followed by a short ceremony to Continue Reading
Island Rec Welcomes New Team Member
Written on May 25, 2014 at 11:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to announce Lowell Jons as their new Recreation Specialist. Lowell will primarily be organizing Youth, Teen, and Family programs and events. For the last two years Lowell taught at Shaw Island School. Prior to that he has led a variety of youth and teen recreation programs and taught in the Port Continue Reading
Lutheran Church Welcomes New Pastor
Written on May 25, 2014 at 10:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Effective May 15 The Reverend Elizabeth Purdum will begin serving as the Pastor of The Lutheran Church in the San Juans. a unique multi-island congregation with a presence on Orcas, San Juan and Lopez Islands. Pastor Purdum, a native of Seattle, is returning to familiar territory after acquiring over twenty-five years of experience in the Continue Reading
Acanthus Vacation Rentals
Written on May 25, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you seen all the sawdust flying around over there at Acanthus on Argyle Avenue? You know – the old Cahail house? Well it is being renovated and will soon be Acanthus Suites, Vacation Rentals. Mother and son team Lynn Danaher and Ryan Bennett are in the process of creating 5 different suites, named after Continue Reading
Ogle Fine Arts Studio
Written on May 23, 2014 at 8:17 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Terry and Janie Ogle have opened an Art Gallery in town called Ogle Fine Arts Studio. It’s right there on First Street, across from the Rumor Mill, next door to the flower shop. (180 First St. to be exact). They opened in mid-March and they have Terry’s wood carvings, watercolor paintings and abstract acrylic paintings, Continue Reading
Lots Going On at SJCT This Week!
Written on May 23, 2014 at 1:25 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Too much going on to put it all right here, click the link below for more information. In brief, here’s what’s coming: Mozart’s Dark Comedy in The Met: Live in HD Series Mozart’s beloved opera about testing the ties of love, Cosí Fan Tutte, is presented in HD at San Juan Community Theatre on Sunday, Continue Reading