Topic: Around Here
Community Dinner and Student Exhibitions
Written on June 8, 2016 at 6:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is happening tonight at the high school. Community Dinner. Student Community Project Presentations. Jazz Band Performance. STEM Center Demo and Art Walkabout. Come and see what the students have been up to and enjoy some good food and music at the same time. On the menu: House-smoked Pulled Pork BBQ Chicken Legs Slow-cooked Baked Continue Reading
Wiring
Written on June 8, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ever wonder how that power gets to all those outlets in the ceiling of your favorite restaurant or bar? SJ Update roving photographer Aaron Shepard reveals all with this photo he shot last Thursday of the continuing construction on the new Downrigger’s building at Spring Street Landing.
An Intertidal Walk
Written on June 7, 2016 at 2:52 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Discover Deadman Bay on Dad’s Day: An Intertidal Walk Dr. Erika Iyengar, of Muhlenberg College and long-time researcher at the Friday Harbor Laboratories, returns to help kick-off summer break on the Westside exploring the intertidal zone. Spend the morning among an amazing diversity of spineless animals (invertebrates) and learn how they feed, reproduce, and interact Continue Reading
Ten Reasons Why
Written on June 7, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor has a vacancy on the Historic Preservation Review Board and here are Ten Reasons Why you should serve: You love old buildings and local history. You live on San Juan Island (bonus points if you live in Friday Harbor)! You understand that preserving historic buildings is the original sustainable “green” building Continue Reading
Heading North
Written on June 6, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag – just got a note from Leslie and Val Veirs – they’re heading north for the summer on their boat and hoping to make it all the way to Haida Gwai and what’s cool is you can click their link and follow their progress online as they travel. Check it Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on June 6, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Update Staff
Hello, I am Toda. My story is a sad one… When I was younger someone tied firecrackers to me and lit them. Since then I’ve been shy and a bit fearful of people. The good news is that plenty of nice people have come into my life since that horrible day, and I am learning Continue Reading
Tumbleweed People in No Man’s Land
Written on June 5, 2016 at 10:14 am, by Update Staff
Spring Street International School invites you to… Come enjoy a night of hip-hop, bluegrass tap dancin’ in the original play Tumbleweed People in No Man’s Land; premiering on June 6th at 6:00 pm in the Wittier Theatre at SJ Community Theatre. Admission is free and donations are gratefully accepted. This original play written by Spring Continue Reading
4-H Horse Show
Written on June 5, 2016 at 10:12 am, by Update Staff
The Orcas Trailblazers 4-H Horse Show is June 25 & 26 at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. Performance will be both days and gaming will happen Saturday night. The forms are on the SJC 4-H website at sanjuan.wsu.edu under leader & member resources or contact Lorena Stankevich at 376-7048 or lstankevich [@] yahoo.com. The summer Continue Reading
Storage Unit Sale
Written on June 4, 2016 at 9:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Late breaking news… We’ve just learned there’s a sale at the Storage Place… Saturday June 4th at 9:00 a.m. Three 10′ x 20′ units full of treasures for you! Camera equipment, military & nautical items. Ship models, sextant, about 400 books, pressure washer, kitchen items & more. At the Storage Place on Argyle across from Continue Reading
Teresa Smith, Featured Artist in SJI Artists’ Studio Tour
Written on June 3, 2016 at 11:11 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Teresa Smith will be one of the 51 featured artists opening their studios for visitors to view at this year’s San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour. On the tour, visitors will learn more about what the artists surround themselves with and where their art is created. It allows art collectors and buyers to purchase pieces Continue Reading
Ocean Annie comes to Friday Harbor
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ocean Annie comes to Friday Harbor on World Oceans Day! Friday Harbor Elementary School would like to invite you to dive in with empowering environmental speaker Annie Crawley and her team on June 8th, World Oceans Day, as they connect with the students for Ocean Annie’s 100 schools 100 days: Our Ocean & You campaign. Continue Reading
SVC’s 89th Commencement Ceremonies
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Update Staff
Skagit Valley College will conduct the College’s 89th Annual Commencement Ceremonies in June. Family and friends are invited to attend; tickets are not required. The dates, times, and locations are as follows: The San Juan Center commencement ceremony will take place Wednesday, June 15 at 1:00 pm at The Brickworks in Friday Harbor. The Mount Vernon Campus Continue Reading
Author Event: David Neiwert
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are excited to present author David Neiwert on Wednesday, June 8th at 7:00 pm at the Library. Neiwert will talk about his book, Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us, just released in paperback. If you’ve seen the documentary Blackfish and have followed Continue Reading
Garden Club Potluck
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Update Staff
What fun! – The San Juan Island Garden Club is having a potluck on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at noon at the Mullis Community Center (589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor) Please join us for a wonderful lunch. Come enjoy a great potluck with fellow gardeners. We have a good time and share great gardening information and anecdotes. Bring a dish Continue Reading
Let the adventure begin!
Written on June 2, 2016 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s the Discover San Juan Island 2016 Kick-Off for National Get Outdoors Day Get ready to spend your summer on an island-wide exploration. Discover environmentally, culturally, and historically significant sites in your own backyard. The San Juan Island National Historical Park, San Juan County Land Bank, and San Juan Island Library are teaming up to bring you Continue Reading
Dodie Gann Dog Walk Winners
Written on May 31, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Update Staff
While Saturday’s weather wasn’t ideal for walking dogs, several supporters of the animal shelter showed up to participate in the Third Annual Dodie Gann Dog Walk at the site of the future animal shelter on Cattle Point Road. Three grand prizes were awarded to those who raised the most money in sponsorships. Marilyn Corrie was Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 30, 2016 at 9:52 am, by Update Staff
My name is Patches, and I’m here to speak on behalf of fluffy cats everywhere. There is a common misconception that fluffy cats, like myself, are fat. Or Tubby, obese, husky, rotund, beefy, stout, roly-poly, portly, plump, corpulent, yes – and even jelly-bellied. I’ve heard them all. What people fail to recognize is that fluffy Continue Reading
Hike Young Hill on National Trails Day
Written on May 29, 2016 at 10:44 am, by Update Staff
June 4th is National Trails Day, a Saturday to celebrate being outdoors on a trail. The American Hiking Society started this annual celebration to honor the many ways trails connect Americans to the land and to each other. Whether one is on foot, on a bicycle, on horseback, or in a kayak or canoe, June Continue Reading
The First Wildland Fire of the Year
Written on May 28, 2016 at 2:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer for SJI Fire/Rescue shares this announcment… At approximately 1:43 PM the afternoon of May 27, 2016 the first wildland fire of the year on San Juan Island was reported burning near #2 School House Road. Responding units included a Type 3 brush truck, three command units, two water tenders, a Continue Reading
The Mystery of Water Workshop
Written on May 28, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Update Staff
Learn how to prevent or reverse degenerative disease at The Mystery of Water workshop, by Nicholas Corrin, OMD, on Saturday, June 25, 2016, 2:00 – 5:00 pm at Island Soul Studios, 689 Airport Center Road. Workshop includes lecture, visual imagery, and fluid movement practice, all pertaining to water: its role in nature, in health, in Continue Reading
In-Depth Yoga Practice at XYZ Movement Arts
Written on May 26, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Update Staff
Here’s a call out to serious yoga practitioners, professional yoga teachers or any movement experts. Katerina Wen, M. Ed. RYT., Dipl. Hom., is leading in-depth practice every Sunday in June, 2016, 9:00 – 11:00 am at XYZ Movement Arts, 689 Airport Center Road. Learn the skill of tuning your body like a musician tuning a Continue Reading
The New Old Time Chautauqua
Written on May 25, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Update Staff
Juggling… magic… music… hula hoopsters… even aerialists! The Northwest’s New Old Time Chautauqua has all that and more to make for one exciting evening in the Whittier Theatre for the entire family THIS Saturday, May 28 at 7:30 pm. The unique collection of entertainers (45 performers in all) features both internationally acclaimed and local performers, Continue Reading
Community Dinner and Student Exhibitions
Written on June 8, 2016 at 6:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is happening tonight at the high school. Community Dinner. Student Community Project Presentations. Jazz Band Performance. STEM Center Demo and Art Walkabout. Come and see what the students have been up to and enjoy some good food and music at the same time. On the menu: House-smoked Pulled Pork BBQ Chicken Legs Slow-cooked Baked Continue Reading
Wiring
Written on June 8, 2016 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ever wonder how that power gets to all those outlets in the ceiling of your favorite restaurant or bar? SJ Update roving photographer Aaron Shepard reveals all with this photo he shot last Thursday of the continuing construction on the new Downrigger’s building at Spring Street Landing.
An Intertidal Walk
Written on June 7, 2016 at 2:52 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Discover Deadman Bay on Dad’s Day: An Intertidal Walk Dr. Erika Iyengar, of Muhlenberg College and long-time researcher at the Friday Harbor Laboratories, returns to help kick-off summer break on the Westside exploring the intertidal zone. Spend the morning among an amazing diversity of spineless animals (invertebrates) and learn how they feed, reproduce, and interact Continue Reading
Ten Reasons Why
Written on June 7, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Town of Friday Harbor has a vacancy on the Historic Preservation Review Board and here are Ten Reasons Why you should serve: You love old buildings and local history. You live on San Juan Island (bonus points if you live in Friday Harbor)! You understand that preserving historic buildings is the original sustainable “green” building Continue Reading
Heading North
Written on June 6, 2016 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the SJ Update mailbag – just got a note from Leslie and Val Veirs – they’re heading north for the summer on their boat and hoping to make it all the way to Haida Gwai and what’s cool is you can click their link and follow their progress online as they travel. Check it Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on June 6, 2016 at 5:43 am, by Update Staff
Hello, I am Toda. My story is a sad one… When I was younger someone tied firecrackers to me and lit them. Since then I’ve been shy and a bit fearful of people. The good news is that plenty of nice people have come into my life since that horrible day, and I am learning Continue Reading
Tumbleweed People in No Man’s Land
Written on June 5, 2016 at 10:14 am, by Update Staff
Spring Street International School invites you to… Come enjoy a night of hip-hop, bluegrass tap dancin’ in the original play Tumbleweed People in No Man’s Land; premiering on June 6th at 6:00 pm in the Wittier Theatre at SJ Community Theatre. Admission is free and donations are gratefully accepted. This original play written by Spring Continue Reading
4-H Horse Show
Written on June 5, 2016 at 10:12 am, by Update Staff
The Orcas Trailblazers 4-H Horse Show is June 25 & 26 at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. Performance will be both days and gaming will happen Saturday night. The forms are on the SJC 4-H website at sanjuan.wsu.edu under leader & member resources or contact Lorena Stankevich at 376-7048 or lstankevich [@] yahoo.com. The summer Continue Reading
Storage Unit Sale
Written on June 4, 2016 at 9:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Late breaking news… We’ve just learned there’s a sale at the Storage Place… Saturday June 4th at 9:00 a.m. Three 10′ x 20′ units full of treasures for you! Camera equipment, military & nautical items. Ship models, sextant, about 400 books, pressure washer, kitchen items & more. At the Storage Place on Argyle across from Continue Reading
Teresa Smith, Featured Artist in SJI Artists’ Studio Tour
Written on June 3, 2016 at 11:11 am, by Brook Ashcraft
Teresa Smith will be one of the 51 featured artists opening their studios for visitors to view at this year’s San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour. On the tour, visitors will learn more about what the artists surround themselves with and where their art is created. It allows art collectors and buyers to purchase pieces Continue Reading
Ocean Annie comes to Friday Harbor
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ocean Annie comes to Friday Harbor on World Oceans Day! Friday Harbor Elementary School would like to invite you to dive in with empowering environmental speaker Annie Crawley and her team on June 8th, World Oceans Day, as they connect with the students for Ocean Annie’s 100 schools 100 days: Our Ocean & You campaign. Continue Reading
SVC’s 89th Commencement Ceremonies
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Update Staff
Skagit Valley College will conduct the College’s 89th Annual Commencement Ceremonies in June. Family and friends are invited to attend; tickets are not required. The dates, times, and locations are as follows: The San Juan Center commencement ceremony will take place Wednesday, June 15 at 1:00 pm at The Brickworks in Friday Harbor. The Mount Vernon Campus Continue Reading
Author Event: David Neiwert
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are excited to present author David Neiwert on Wednesday, June 8th at 7:00 pm at the Library. Neiwert will talk about his book, Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us, just released in paperback. If you’ve seen the documentary Blackfish and have followed Continue Reading
Garden Club Potluck
Written on June 3, 2016 at 5:38 am, by Update Staff
What fun! – The San Juan Island Garden Club is having a potluck on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at noon at the Mullis Community Center (589 Nash Street, Friday Harbor) Please join us for a wonderful lunch. Come enjoy a great potluck with fellow gardeners. We have a good time and share great gardening information and anecdotes. Bring a dish Continue Reading
Let the adventure begin!
Written on June 2, 2016 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s the Discover San Juan Island 2016 Kick-Off for National Get Outdoors Day Get ready to spend your summer on an island-wide exploration. Discover environmentally, culturally, and historically significant sites in your own backyard. The San Juan Island National Historical Park, San Juan County Land Bank, and San Juan Island Library are teaming up to bring you Continue Reading
Dodie Gann Dog Walk Winners
Written on May 31, 2016 at 5:48 am, by Update Staff
While Saturday’s weather wasn’t ideal for walking dogs, several supporters of the animal shelter showed up to participate in the Third Annual Dodie Gann Dog Walk at the site of the future animal shelter on Cattle Point Road. Three grand prizes were awarded to those who raised the most money in sponsorships. Marilyn Corrie was Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 30, 2016 at 9:52 am, by Update Staff
My name is Patches, and I’m here to speak on behalf of fluffy cats everywhere. There is a common misconception that fluffy cats, like myself, are fat. Or Tubby, obese, husky, rotund, beefy, stout, roly-poly, portly, plump, corpulent, yes – and even jelly-bellied. I’ve heard them all. What people fail to recognize is that fluffy Continue Reading
Hike Young Hill on National Trails Day
Written on May 29, 2016 at 10:44 am, by Update Staff
June 4th is National Trails Day, a Saturday to celebrate being outdoors on a trail. The American Hiking Society started this annual celebration to honor the many ways trails connect Americans to the land and to each other. Whether one is on foot, on a bicycle, on horseback, or in a kayak or canoe, June Continue Reading
The First Wildland Fire of the Year
Written on May 28, 2016 at 2:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer for SJI Fire/Rescue shares this announcment… At approximately 1:43 PM the afternoon of May 27, 2016 the first wildland fire of the year on San Juan Island was reported burning near #2 School House Road. Responding units included a Type 3 brush truck, three command units, two water tenders, a Continue Reading
The Mystery of Water Workshop
Written on May 28, 2016 at 5:37 am, by Update Staff
Learn how to prevent or reverse degenerative disease at The Mystery of Water workshop, by Nicholas Corrin, OMD, on Saturday, June 25, 2016, 2:00 – 5:00 pm at Island Soul Studios, 689 Airport Center Road. Workshop includes lecture, visual imagery, and fluid movement practice, all pertaining to water: its role in nature, in health, in Continue Reading
In-Depth Yoga Practice at XYZ Movement Arts
Written on May 26, 2016 at 5:44 am, by Update Staff
Here’s a call out to serious yoga practitioners, professional yoga teachers or any movement experts. Katerina Wen, M. Ed. RYT., Dipl. Hom., is leading in-depth practice every Sunday in June, 2016, 9:00 – 11:00 am at XYZ Movement Arts, 689 Airport Center Road. Learn the skill of tuning your body like a musician tuning a Continue Reading
The New Old Time Chautauqua
Written on May 25, 2016 at 5:50 am, by Update Staff
Juggling… magic… music… hula hoopsters… even aerialists! The Northwest’s New Old Time Chautauqua has all that and more to make for one exciting evening in the Whittier Theatre for the entire family THIS Saturday, May 28 at 7:30 pm. The unique collection of entertainers (45 performers in all) features both internationally acclaimed and local performers, Continue Reading