Topic: Around Here
Track & Field Action
Written on March 25, 2016 at 11:08 am, by Ted Strutz
Some of the action at the Regional Track and Field Meet held at Friday Harbor High School yesterday. It’s fun to see the kids get a chance to display the results of all their hard work in fitness and the practice needed to take part in these events. Hats off to the teachers and coaches Continue Reading
Camas and Chocolate Lillies at the Nation’s Capitol
Written on March 25, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local artist Nancy Spaulding shares some good news… Dear Tim, I recently had one of my island landscapes accepted into a show at the National Botanical Garden in Washington D.C. In celebration of the National Parks 100th anniversary. The art on display showcases the native flora of our National Parks. My pastel represents American Camp Continue Reading
A Night at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Written on March 25, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Library invites all wizards, witches and muggles to a night at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. We leave from Platform 9-3/4 to enter into the world of Harry Potter. Kids of all ages and families are welcome to join in the fun. Meet many Hogwarts Professors including Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month
Written on March 25, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Kevin Culmback is the Volunteer of the Month for March. If you’ve visited the animal shelter recently, there’s a good chance you’ve run into Kevin. He’s a devoted volunteer who can often be found walking dogs, cleaning cat rooms or doing odd jobs Continue Reading
EMS Invites Community to Town Hall Meetings
Written on March 25, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In August 2016, residents of San Juan Island will be asked to vote on a proposition to authorize a regular property tax levy for the purpose of funding emergency medical services. Now, before the levy level is decided upon, San Juan Island EMS is sponsoring two Town Hall meetings to encourage citizen participation in the Continue Reading
AWAKE: the Life of Yogananda
Written on March 25, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Brook Ashcraft
SJ Update intern Brook Ashcraft shares her thoughts after attending Monday’s Conscientious Projector Series presentation… On Monday the 21st, I went to the San Juan Island Library to watch the film AWAKE. Each month, Rob Simpson and the library have been having showings of different movies and documentaries, in a series called the Conscientious Projector Series. Continue Reading
4H Bits & Spurs Bake Sale
Written on March 25, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that the 4H Bits and Spurs will be at Ace Hardware from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday March 26 for their bake sale. They will have lots of yummy goodies just in time for Easter so you might want to get yourself on down there.
Root.Rock.Radiate with Emily
Written on March 24, 2016 at 5:57 am, by Brook Ashcraft
At Balance for Life, a healing event at Brickworks this past weekend, I attended Use the Force: A Meditation Workshop. Emily Nicholson, our instructor, taught us about stress, breathing patterns, mantras, and how to incorporate meditation practice into our everyday lives. Along with attending the class, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Emily to Continue Reading
Dining for Scholars
Written on March 24, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Island Neighbors, Spring is here and we are hoping for another great community turnout on Thursday, March 31th for the annual Dining for Scholars day. Our “Dining” goal is to raise $6,000 for our scholarship fund and you can help by simply dining out for breakfast, lunch or dinner (or all 3!) on this Continue Reading
Free Health Screenings
Written on March 24, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The NW Lions Foundation Health Screening Unit will be in our neighborhood providing free Health Screenings for: Blood Pressure Glaucoma Diabetes Sight Hearing This will happen at Marketplace in Friday Harbor on Friday and Saturday, April 1st & 2nd from Noon to 5:00. This professionally-equipped, state-licensed mobile unit is a program of the Northwest Lions Foundation and is Continue Reading
A Random Act of Kindness
Written on March 23, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
It was quite the morning for almost 2-year-old, Aries Unpingco, as the garbage truck pulled up to his house to get the family’s garbage. Every Tuesday morning Aries waits for the garbage truck by the window and when it arrives, he waves frantically and shouts, “Hi, garbage man! Hi garbage truck!” Today, the garbage man Continue Reading
Downsizing the American Dream
Written on March 23, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
There is a resounding trend in house building and design occurring that declares that “smaller is better, more manageable, more environmentally friendly and less of a personal financial burden.” For the young who may be accustomed to retreating into a space the size of a private bedroom or student apartment, and for the senior who Continue Reading
The Belle of Amherst
Written on March 23, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Play about Dickinson at SJCT March 24-25 San Juan Community Theatre’s next Off the Rock! performance gives us an intimate glimpse into the mind, soul, humor and heart of one of American’s greatest poets – a woman who was ahead of her time, and lived as a recluse for much of her life. The one-woman Continue Reading
Exercise Your Rights
Written on March 23, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a message Richard Daly of SJI Cheese wanted to share with you… San Juan Island Cheese strongly believes that it is incredibly important to exercise your right to vote. To emphasize this, our cheese counter and lunch bistro will be closed on the morning of Saturday, March 26th so our staff can participate in the San Continue Reading
Logic and Accuracy Test
Written on March 23, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Election Equipment Test Scheduled for April 6 A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the May 24, 2016 Presidential Primary is scheduled for April 6th at 10:45 a.m. The test works by tallying the results of a prepared set of ballots to see if the results match Continue Reading
Marilyn O’Connor Retiring
Written on March 22, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Marilyn O’Connor will retire on July 1st after more than eight years as Executive Director of the Port of Friday Harbor. In the monthly newsletter that accompanies port and airport bills she illustrated her feelings about the move — “a mix of terror and glee” — with a picture of a little girl doing a Continue Reading
Watson Announces Candidacy
Written on March 22, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an announcement from Bill Watson… Hello San Juan County Citizens. For those of you who don’t know me, I’d like to introduce myself and let you know I am a candidate for San Juan County Council, District #1 (San Juan Island). I’ve been visiting the San Juan Islands with my family since 1990. Every time Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on March 22, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Island Walk for March 26th from 1 to 4 PM This month’s Know Your Island Walk is a tour of the facilities and grounds of the University of Washington Marine Laboratories led by Michelle Herko. The walk will include exploring the forest trail system. Walk will be about 3 miles, easy walk however Continue Reading
International Ferry is Back
Written on March 22, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tamara Weaver shares this photo of the Chelan making its way to Friday Harbor from Sidney, BC, on the first international run of 2016 last Sunday. She and a group of friends were with Hobbes Buchanan of Blackfish Whale and Wildlife Tours who greets the first international sailing every year with an escort into the Continue Reading
ISL to Present: Venus in Fur
Written on March 21, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Langs, the Artistic Director of ACT, is currently rehearsing Island Stage Left’s two-person cast in Seattle, getting ready to open this Tony award-winning, provocative, smart and hilarious play, “Venus in Fur” by David Ives, at the SJC Fairgrounds on April 7th. We’re very excited as this represents another move forward for Island Stage Left and Continue Reading
Life with Animals and Pets
Written on March 21, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Community Library Art Show: Life with Animals and Pets Everyone is welcome. Enjoy participating in bringing your art to the library for all to enjoy! The subject is the animals and pets we live with here on San Juan Island. Bring your ready-to hang art on Saturday, April 2nd from 10:00 am til noon. Continue Reading
Conscientious Projector presents AWAKE
Written on March 21, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Update Staff
Rob Simpson of the Conscientious Projector Documentary Series tells us… This Monday March 21, 7 PM is a rather unique Conscientious Projector. We will be screening last year’s award-winning film “AWAKE” about the man who introduced yoga and meditation to an unsuspecting America in the 1920’s. His name was Yogananda,…and he is the author of the only book Steve Job’s kept on Continue Reading
Track & Field Action
Written on March 25, 2016 at 11:08 am, by Ted Strutz
Some of the action at the Regional Track and Field Meet held at Friday Harbor High School yesterday. It’s fun to see the kids get a chance to display the results of all their hard work in fitness and the practice needed to take part in these events. Hats off to the teachers and coaches Continue Reading
Camas and Chocolate Lillies at the Nation’s Capitol
Written on March 25, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Local artist Nancy Spaulding shares some good news… Dear Tim, I recently had one of my island landscapes accepted into a show at the National Botanical Garden in Washington D.C. In celebration of the National Parks 100th anniversary. The art on display showcases the native flora of our National Parks. My pastel represents American Camp Continue Reading
A Night at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Written on March 25, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Library invites all wizards, witches and muggles to a night at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. We leave from Platform 9-3/4 to enter into the world of Harry Potter. Kids of all ages and families are welcome to join in the fun. Meet many Hogwarts Professors including Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month
Written on March 25, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor is happy to announce that Kevin Culmback is the Volunteer of the Month for March. If you’ve visited the animal shelter recently, there’s a good chance you’ve run into Kevin. He’s a devoted volunteer who can often be found walking dogs, cleaning cat rooms or doing odd jobs Continue Reading
EMS Invites Community to Town Hall Meetings
Written on March 25, 2016 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
In August 2016, residents of San Juan Island will be asked to vote on a proposition to authorize a regular property tax levy for the purpose of funding emergency medical services. Now, before the levy level is decided upon, San Juan Island EMS is sponsoring two Town Hall meetings to encourage citizen participation in the Continue Reading
AWAKE: the Life of Yogananda
Written on March 25, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Brook Ashcraft
SJ Update intern Brook Ashcraft shares her thoughts after attending Monday’s Conscientious Projector Series presentation… On Monday the 21st, I went to the San Juan Island Library to watch the film AWAKE. Each month, Rob Simpson and the library have been having showings of different movies and documentaries, in a series called the Conscientious Projector Series. Continue Reading
4H Bits & Spurs Bake Sale
Written on March 25, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that the 4H Bits and Spurs will be at Ace Hardware from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday March 26 for their bake sale. They will have lots of yummy goodies just in time for Easter so you might want to get yourself on down there.
Root.Rock.Radiate with Emily
Written on March 24, 2016 at 5:57 am, by Brook Ashcraft
At Balance for Life, a healing event at Brickworks this past weekend, I attended Use the Force: A Meditation Workshop. Emily Nicholson, our instructor, taught us about stress, breathing patterns, mantras, and how to incorporate meditation practice into our everyday lives. Along with attending the class, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Emily to Continue Reading
Dining for Scholars
Written on March 24, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear Island Neighbors, Spring is here and we are hoping for another great community turnout on Thursday, March 31th for the annual Dining for Scholars day. Our “Dining” goal is to raise $6,000 for our scholarship fund and you can help by simply dining out for breakfast, lunch or dinner (or all 3!) on this Continue Reading
Free Health Screenings
Written on March 24, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The NW Lions Foundation Health Screening Unit will be in our neighborhood providing free Health Screenings for: Blood Pressure Glaucoma Diabetes Sight Hearing This will happen at Marketplace in Friday Harbor on Friday and Saturday, April 1st & 2nd from Noon to 5:00. This professionally-equipped, state-licensed mobile unit is a program of the Northwest Lions Foundation and is Continue Reading
A Random Act of Kindness
Written on March 23, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
It was quite the morning for almost 2-year-old, Aries Unpingco, as the garbage truck pulled up to his house to get the family’s garbage. Every Tuesday morning Aries waits for the garbage truck by the window and when it arrives, he waves frantically and shouts, “Hi, garbage man! Hi garbage truck!” Today, the garbage man Continue Reading
Downsizing the American Dream
Written on March 23, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
There is a resounding trend in house building and design occurring that declares that “smaller is better, more manageable, more environmentally friendly and less of a personal financial burden.” For the young who may be accustomed to retreating into a space the size of a private bedroom or student apartment, and for the senior who Continue Reading
The Belle of Amherst
Written on March 23, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Play about Dickinson at SJCT March 24-25 San Juan Community Theatre’s next Off the Rock! performance gives us an intimate glimpse into the mind, soul, humor and heart of one of American’s greatest poets – a woman who was ahead of her time, and lived as a recluse for much of her life. The one-woman Continue Reading
Exercise Your Rights
Written on March 23, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a message Richard Daly of SJI Cheese wanted to share with you… San Juan Island Cheese strongly believes that it is incredibly important to exercise your right to vote. To emphasize this, our cheese counter and lunch bistro will be closed on the morning of Saturday, March 26th so our staff can participate in the San Continue Reading
Logic and Accuracy Test
Written on March 23, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Election Equipment Test Scheduled for April 6 A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the May 24, 2016 Presidential Primary is scheduled for April 6th at 10:45 a.m. The test works by tallying the results of a prepared set of ballots to see if the results match Continue Reading
Marilyn O’Connor Retiring
Written on March 22, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Marilyn O’Connor will retire on July 1st after more than eight years as Executive Director of the Port of Friday Harbor. In the monthly newsletter that accompanies port and airport bills she illustrated her feelings about the move — “a mix of terror and glee” — with a picture of a little girl doing a Continue Reading
Watson Announces Candidacy
Written on March 22, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an announcement from Bill Watson… Hello San Juan County Citizens. For those of you who don’t know me, I’d like to introduce myself and let you know I am a candidate for San Juan County Council, District #1 (San Juan Island). I’ve been visiting the San Juan Islands with my family since 1990. Every time Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on March 22, 2016 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Know Your Island Walk for March 26th from 1 to 4 PM This month’s Know Your Island Walk is a tour of the facilities and grounds of the University of Washington Marine Laboratories led by Michelle Herko. The walk will include exploring the forest trail system. Walk will be about 3 miles, easy walk however Continue Reading
International Ferry is Back
Written on March 22, 2016 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tamara Weaver shares this photo of the Chelan making its way to Friday Harbor from Sidney, BC, on the first international run of 2016 last Sunday. She and a group of friends were with Hobbes Buchanan of Blackfish Whale and Wildlife Tours who greets the first international sailing every year with an escort into the Continue Reading
ISL to Present: Venus in Fur
Written on March 21, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
John Langs, the Artistic Director of ACT, is currently rehearsing Island Stage Left’s two-person cast in Seattle, getting ready to open this Tony award-winning, provocative, smart and hilarious play, “Venus in Fur” by David Ives, at the SJC Fairgrounds on April 7th. We’re very excited as this represents another move forward for Island Stage Left and Continue Reading
Life with Animals and Pets
Written on March 21, 2016 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Community Library Art Show: Life with Animals and Pets Everyone is welcome. Enjoy participating in bringing your art to the library for all to enjoy! The subject is the animals and pets we live with here on San Juan Island. Bring your ready-to hang art on Saturday, April 2nd from 10:00 am til noon. Continue Reading
Conscientious Projector presents AWAKE
Written on March 21, 2016 at 5:41 am, by Update Staff
Rob Simpson of the Conscientious Projector Documentary Series tells us… This Monday March 21, 7 PM is a rather unique Conscientious Projector. We will be screening last year’s award-winning film “AWAKE” about the man who introduced yoga and meditation to an unsuspecting America in the 1920’s. His name was Yogananda,…and he is the author of the only book Steve Job’s kept on Continue Reading