Topic: Around Here
Whales & Wildlife Update
Written on May 23, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Captain Hobbes with another report for this week… Transient orcas are still being seen in our waters. Still no sign of the resident orcas, although they should show up any day now. Sea lions are fewer in numbers but are being seen at East Point and Whale Rocks. Minke whales have been spotted this Continue Reading
SJI D.A.R. in Bellingham
Written on May 23, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution traveled to Bellingham on Saturday for the dedication of a house built by Army Captain George Pickett in 1856. The recent renovation of The Pickett House on Peabody Hill was partly funded by a grant from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Continue Reading
San Juan Island Blood Drive
Written on May 23, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Donate blood and save a life! Walk-ins welcome. Donors with appointments have priority at registration. Photo ID required. Contact Curt Van Hyning for appointment 317-8399 Wednesday, June 4, 11:30 – 5:30 pm Mullis Community Senior Center.
Picnic at the Park!
Written on May 22, 2014 at 6:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia Burke is pleased to announce the seasonal opening of Red Checkered Picnics at Lime Kiln State Park (Whale Watch Park) this Saturday – May 24th. This will be the third year of Cynthia bringing great food to the park for you and your family to enjoy. An assortment of healthy sandwiches, salads, sausage rolls, Continue Reading
Bakery San Juan expands with ‘Pizza on the Dock’.
Written on May 22, 2014 at 5:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This Memorial Day weekend will see the beginning of a new chapter for local business Bakery San Juan. After many months of preparation and logistics, the bakery is preparing to begin its ‘Pizza on the Dock’ venture. In a set up similar to their popular booth at the Farmers’ Market, the pizza crew will install Continue Reading
Final Chances to See Annie!
Written on May 22, 2014 at 4:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
“The Sun Will Come Out…” only three more chances to see our hit spring musical! Annie finishes up its 10-performance run tonight – Thursday through Saturday, May 22-24 at 7:30 pm. More than 100 islanders have made this award-winning Broadway play based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip come to life in Friday Harbor and that Continue Reading
Drive-In at the Fairgrounds – Cars
Written on May 22, 2014 at 4:10 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s this week’s feature at the new Drive In on Friday night. Parking starts at 7:45 pm, movie runs at Dusk (around 9:00 pm).
Whale Tale Cookies
Written on May 22, 2014 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s another new business starting up on the island. After many months in the planning stages, they are at last ready to start producing their product – Whale Tale Cookies! Mike Martin envisioned this as much as 3-1/2 years ago and has been planning, sourcing, strategizing, and building ever since. With a group of “hand picked Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on May 22, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Diana Mancel, researcher and tour guide and Sandy Strehlou, Historian for the Town of Friday Harbor, for a walk through time to discover the little-known stories of Friday Harbor’s historic church buildings. Some are still places of worship, others have found new callings: each tells the story of the people and places that have offered Continue Reading
Two Upcoming Events from the EDC
Written on May 22, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
1. EDC offers FREE workshop on business planning and financing The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Wednesday, May 28, from 10:30am until 1:30 p.m. Advance registration is required. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented Continue Reading
Follow SSIS Travels Online
Written on May 22, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Louis Prussack at Spring Street International School, and links to some blogs they’ve set up so we can all follow their travels… Dear Families and Friends, Keeping in mind that it is hard to say what updates will occur along the way, where internet connection may be spotty at best, the Continue Reading
Updated OPALCO Franchise Agreement
Written on May 22, 2014 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Suzanne Olson over at Opalco…. OPALCO is pleased that the San Juan County Council on May 20 unanimously approved an update to our franchise agreement with the County. The franchise agreement allows OPALCO to install various types of equipment within County roads and rights of way, and today’s update adds wireless Continue Reading
History Lives at American Camp
Written on May 21, 2014 at 10:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island National Historical Park, the San Juan Island Library and the San Juan Historical Society will celebrate the pioneer heritage of American Camp with a Fireside Program and Historical Structures Tour of American Camp’s Officers’ Quarters and the other structures associated with it at American Camp on May 30-31. An evening program—scheduled at Continue Reading
ROV Team Takes First Place in Pacific NW
Written on May 21, 2014 at 5:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Larry Wight has some great news to share with you… The Middle School ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) Team placed first against 40 other teams from all around the Pacific Northwest on May 10th. This event, in which we compete annually, involves designing an underwater ROV to accomplish several complex tasks at the bottom of the Continue Reading
Far, Far Away Club
Written on May 21, 2014 at 12:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new astronomy club in town. Their first meeting is tonight in the Library Meeting Room at 7:00 pm. Anyone with any interest is welcome to attend. According to their Facebook page, they: Led by our fearless leader, Paul Walsh, we will journey into the far reaches of space in search of …anything astronomy Continue Reading
Roadriggers Opens for the Summer
Written on May 21, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Correction – This just in… it appears Roadrigger’s will be in the parking lot behind the old Flying Burrito building on Spring Street, until their waterfront place is ready. Go up Spring Street just past Post San Juan and turn left onto Airport Center Road, and you’ll see them on your left. A few lucky Continue Reading
Whales & Wildlife Update
Written on May 23, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Captain Hobbes with another report for this week… Transient orcas are still being seen in our waters. Still no sign of the resident orcas, although they should show up any day now. Sea lions are fewer in numbers but are being seen at East Point and Whale Rocks. Minke whales have been spotted this Continue Reading
SJI D.A.R. in Bellingham
Written on May 23, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution traveled to Bellingham on Saturday for the dedication of a house built by Army Captain George Pickett in 1856. The recent renovation of The Pickett House on Peabody Hill was partly funded by a grant from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Continue Reading
San Juan Island Blood Drive
Written on May 23, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Donate blood and save a life! Walk-ins welcome. Donors with appointments have priority at registration. Photo ID required. Contact Curt Van Hyning for appointment 317-8399 Wednesday, June 4, 11:30 – 5:30 pm Mullis Community Senior Center.
Picnic at the Park!
Written on May 22, 2014 at 6:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Cynthia Burke is pleased to announce the seasonal opening of Red Checkered Picnics at Lime Kiln State Park (Whale Watch Park) this Saturday – May 24th. This will be the third year of Cynthia bringing great food to the park for you and your family to enjoy. An assortment of healthy sandwiches, salads, sausage rolls, Continue Reading
Bakery San Juan expands with ‘Pizza on the Dock’.
Written on May 22, 2014 at 5:50 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This Memorial Day weekend will see the beginning of a new chapter for local business Bakery San Juan. After many months of preparation and logistics, the bakery is preparing to begin its ‘Pizza on the Dock’ venture. In a set up similar to their popular booth at the Farmers’ Market, the pizza crew will install Continue Reading
Final Chances to See Annie!
Written on May 22, 2014 at 4:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
“The Sun Will Come Out…” only three more chances to see our hit spring musical! Annie finishes up its 10-performance run tonight – Thursday through Saturday, May 22-24 at 7:30 pm. More than 100 islanders have made this award-winning Broadway play based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip come to life in Friday Harbor and that Continue Reading
Drive-In at the Fairgrounds – Cars
Written on May 22, 2014 at 4:10 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s this week’s feature at the new Drive In on Friday night. Parking starts at 7:45 pm, movie runs at Dusk (around 9:00 pm).
Whale Tale Cookies
Written on May 22, 2014 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s another new business starting up on the island. After many months in the planning stages, they are at last ready to start producing their product – Whale Tale Cookies! Mike Martin envisioned this as much as 3-1/2 years ago and has been planning, sourcing, strategizing, and building ever since. With a group of “hand picked Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on May 22, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Diana Mancel, researcher and tour guide and Sandy Strehlou, Historian for the Town of Friday Harbor, for a walk through time to discover the little-known stories of Friday Harbor’s historic church buildings. Some are still places of worship, others have found new callings: each tells the story of the people and places that have offered Continue Reading
Two Upcoming Events from the EDC
Written on May 22, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
1. EDC offers FREE workshop on business planning and financing The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Wednesday, May 28, from 10:30am until 1:30 p.m. Advance registration is required. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented Continue Reading
Follow SSIS Travels Online
Written on May 22, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Louis Prussack at Spring Street International School, and links to some blogs they’ve set up so we can all follow their travels… Dear Families and Friends, Keeping in mind that it is hard to say what updates will occur along the way, where internet connection may be spotty at best, the Continue Reading
Updated OPALCO Franchise Agreement
Written on May 22, 2014 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Suzanne Olson over at Opalco…. OPALCO is pleased that the San Juan County Council on May 20 unanimously approved an update to our franchise agreement with the County. The franchise agreement allows OPALCO to install various types of equipment within County roads and rights of way, and today’s update adds wireless Continue Reading
History Lives at American Camp
Written on May 21, 2014 at 10:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island National Historical Park, the San Juan Island Library and the San Juan Historical Society will celebrate the pioneer heritage of American Camp with a Fireside Program and Historical Structures Tour of American Camp’s Officers’ Quarters and the other structures associated with it at American Camp on May 30-31. An evening program—scheduled at Continue Reading
ROV Team Takes First Place in Pacific NW
Written on May 21, 2014 at 5:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Larry Wight has some great news to share with you… The Middle School ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) Team placed first against 40 other teams from all around the Pacific Northwest on May 10th. This event, in which we compete annually, involves designing an underwater ROV to accomplish several complex tasks at the bottom of the Continue Reading
Far, Far Away Club
Written on May 21, 2014 at 12:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new astronomy club in town. Their first meeting is tonight in the Library Meeting Room at 7:00 pm. Anyone with any interest is welcome to attend. According to their Facebook page, they: Led by our fearless leader, Paul Walsh, we will journey into the far reaches of space in search of …anything astronomy Continue Reading
Roadriggers Opens for the Summer
Written on May 21, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Correction – This just in… it appears Roadrigger’s will be in the parking lot behind the old Flying Burrito building on Spring Street, until their waterfront place is ready. Go up Spring Street just past Post San Juan and turn left onto Airport Center Road, and you’ll see them on your left. A few lucky Continue Reading