Topic: Around Here
King’s San Juan Island Marathon Receives National Exposure
Written on May 21, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 12th Annual King’s San Juan Island Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K is the featured “Race of the Month” for June in the nationally published Runners World Magazine. The publication has a monthly circulation of 716,857. This year marks several changes for the annual event. There’s a brand new course, still offering plenty of hills, Continue Reading
A Note From the Museum
Written on May 21, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s one from the Update mailbag… Hi Tim, I wanted to pass along a note and give recognition to the Soroptomists for a kind deed done for the Historical Museum. Barbara and Gary Sharp along with Emily Reed-Geyman, planted a replacement tree on the museum grounds in memory of Museum founder and Soroptomist member Etta Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on May 21, 2014 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley submits another entry in the “meet your firefighter” series… Ben Waldron is a native of San Juan Island working out of Station 36 in the in the Eagle Crest area of the Island. He is a Firefighter 2, a Wildland Firefighter 2, and is most active in and proud of his position on Continue Reading
Soccer Reminder
Written on May 21, 2014 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a quick reminder from Travis Ayers, President of San Juan Soccer…. Hello Soccer Fans, Here is some important information: Read on! 1. Register Now Please visit https://islandsoccer.org/programs/ to sign up. Fees are lowest from now until June 15th. Fees go up after that date. Registration closes and wait lists are opened on July 13th. Wait lists Continue Reading
Harvesting and Marketing Forestry Tour
Written on May 21, 2014 at 5:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest Certified Forestry is excited to co-host a harvesting and marketing forestry tour with Rain Shadow Consulting on Orcas Island. Harvesting timber is an important management tool. If done with care and good planning, it can improve the quality and value of your forest while enhancing wildlife habitat, generating revenue and keeping your land in Continue Reading
“Good Food” Tonight at FHFF
Written on May 20, 2014 at 12:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It’s tonight (Tuesday, May 20) sponsored by the Friday Harbor Film Festival… Something remarkable is happening in the fields and orchards of the Pacific Northwest. Small family farmers are making a comeback. They’re growing much healthier food, and lots more food per acre, while using less energy and water than factory farms. For decades Northwest agriculture was Continue Reading
Grand Opening Weekend
Written on May 20, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Place to Play officially opens this weekend – Friday actually, with special $1.00-off rates on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. If you haven’t been down to see the place yet, you really should go and check it out – Well actually, you really should take your kids there this weekend and let them check Continue Reading
Distracted Driving Awareness Day
Written on May 20, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last Friday, the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition hosted the Arrive Alive Tour, an organization that brought a distracted-driving simulator to the high school. Over 200 people tried out the simulator, in which you wear a set of glasses that present a simulated roadway with people and traffic. As you are “driving” your vehicle, the Continue Reading
Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore
Written on May 20, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Eighth graders from Catlin Gabel School in Portland, Oregon, will offer free performances of their production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s operetta H.M.S. Pinafore at three community performances during the first week of June: Monday, June 2, 10 a.m. at the Life Care Center in Friday Harbor Tuesday, June 3, 1 p.m. at the Orcas Center Continue Reading
Spring Time is Bunko Time
Written on May 20, 2014 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor will be hosting one of their popular Bunko fundraisers on May 30 at 6:00 pm at the Grange Hall. Getting into spring with a Garden Party theme, the evening will feature garden items for raffle, auction and door prizes. Appetizers and adult beverages will be garden fresh. What, you ask, Continue Reading
New Fee Structure at Dog Pound
Written on May 20, 2014 at 5:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor has announced an increase in dog impound fees, effective immediately. The new fee structure is as follows: Up to 3 Impounds: $35 for Altered Dog or $55 for Un-altered Dog Fourth and Subsequent Impounds: $75 for Altered Dog or $110 for Un-altered Dog San Juan County Dog License Continue Reading
Home Trust Celebrates 10 Years
Written on May 19, 2014 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Home Trust is celebrating ten years of providing permanently affordable home ownership for San Juan Islanders while also beginning plans to start its third project in Friday Harbor. The Home Trust has built 29 new homes in two Friday Harbor neighborhoods (Salal and Sun Rise.) These 29 homes have been purchased Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 19, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Scooby, quite possibly the handsomest cat you will ever meet. Well, at least that’s what we tell him here at the shelter. He’s about three years old and a great guy. Gets along well with other cats and LOVES to play. He’s got an independent streak, but for the most part loves to give Continue Reading
Climate Scientists Here this Summer
Written on May 19, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County residents and visitors will have an opportunity to learn more about the impacts of climate change through a dynamic speaker series scheduled June through September in venues in Friday Harbor, as well as on Orcas and Lopez Islands. The Climate Action Imperative: Understanding Impacts & Making Choices will feature eight experts on Continue Reading
Dodie Gann Dog Walk
Written on May 19, 2014 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Karen Mottet (right) proudly models a preview of the T-shirts that will be available at the First Annual Dodie Gann Memorial Dog Walk, Saturday May 31. The shirts will be available for sale at the dog walk for those participating in the walk and others who stop by to attend the Pet-Lovers Fair during the Continue Reading
Got Jet Noise?
Written on May 19, 2014 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Council asks Citizens to Help Report Jet Noise Problems The San Juan County Council is asking county residents to help assess how noise from military aircraft taking off and landing at the Naval Air Station at Whidbey Island is affecting activities and the quality of life in the County. Beginning Friday, May 16, residents will Continue Reading
King’s San Juan Island Marathon Receives National Exposure
Written on May 21, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 12th Annual King’s San Juan Island Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K is the featured “Race of the Month” for June in the nationally published Runners World Magazine. The publication has a monthly circulation of 716,857. This year marks several changes for the annual event. There’s a brand new course, still offering plenty of hills, Continue Reading
A Note From the Museum
Written on May 21, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s one from the Update mailbag… Hi Tim, I wanted to pass along a note and give recognition to the Soroptomists for a kind deed done for the Historical Museum. Barbara and Gary Sharp along with Emily Reed-Geyman, planted a replacement tree on the museum grounds in memory of Museum founder and Soroptomist member Etta Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighter
Written on May 21, 2014 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley submits another entry in the “meet your firefighter” series… Ben Waldron is a native of San Juan Island working out of Station 36 in the in the Eagle Crest area of the Island. He is a Firefighter 2, a Wildland Firefighter 2, and is most active in and proud of his position on Continue Reading
Soccer Reminder
Written on May 21, 2014 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a quick reminder from Travis Ayers, President of San Juan Soccer…. Hello Soccer Fans, Here is some important information: Read on! 1. Register Now Please visit https://islandsoccer.org/programs/ to sign up. Fees are lowest from now until June 15th. Fees go up after that date. Registration closes and wait lists are opened on July 13th. Wait lists Continue Reading
Harvesting and Marketing Forestry Tour
Written on May 21, 2014 at 5:02 am, by Tim Dustrude
Northwest Certified Forestry is excited to co-host a harvesting and marketing forestry tour with Rain Shadow Consulting on Orcas Island. Harvesting timber is an important management tool. If done with care and good planning, it can improve the quality and value of your forest while enhancing wildlife habitat, generating revenue and keeping your land in Continue Reading
“Good Food” Tonight at FHFF
Written on May 20, 2014 at 12:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It’s tonight (Tuesday, May 20) sponsored by the Friday Harbor Film Festival… Something remarkable is happening in the fields and orchards of the Pacific Northwest. Small family farmers are making a comeback. They’re growing much healthier food, and lots more food per acre, while using less energy and water than factory farms. For decades Northwest agriculture was Continue Reading
Grand Opening Weekend
Written on May 20, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Place to Play officially opens this weekend – Friday actually, with special $1.00-off rates on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. If you haven’t been down to see the place yet, you really should go and check it out – Well actually, you really should take your kids there this weekend and let them check Continue Reading
Distracted Driving Awareness Day
Written on May 20, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Last Friday, the San Juan Island Prevention Coalition hosted the Arrive Alive Tour, an organization that brought a distracted-driving simulator to the high school. Over 200 people tried out the simulator, in which you wear a set of glasses that present a simulated roadway with people and traffic. As you are “driving” your vehicle, the Continue Reading
Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore
Written on May 20, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Eighth graders from Catlin Gabel School in Portland, Oregon, will offer free performances of their production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s operetta H.M.S. Pinafore at three community performances during the first week of June: Monday, June 2, 10 a.m. at the Life Care Center in Friday Harbor Tuesday, June 3, 1 p.m. at the Orcas Center Continue Reading
Spring Time is Bunko Time
Written on May 20, 2014 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor will be hosting one of their popular Bunko fundraisers on May 30 at 6:00 pm at the Grange Hall. Getting into spring with a Garden Party theme, the evening will feature garden items for raffle, auction and door prizes. Appetizers and adult beverages will be garden fresh. What, you ask, Continue Reading
New Fee Structure at Dog Pound
Written on May 20, 2014 at 5:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society – Friday Harbor has announced an increase in dog impound fees, effective immediately. The new fee structure is as follows: Up to 3 Impounds: $35 for Altered Dog or $55 for Un-altered Dog Fourth and Subsequent Impounds: $75 for Altered Dog or $110 for Un-altered Dog San Juan County Dog License Continue Reading
Home Trust Celebrates 10 Years
Written on May 19, 2014 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Community Home Trust is celebrating ten years of providing permanently affordable home ownership for San Juan Islanders while also beginning plans to start its third project in Friday Harbor. The Home Trust has built 29 new homes in two Friday Harbor neighborhoods (Salal and Sun Rise.) These 29 homes have been purchased Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on May 19, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Scooby, quite possibly the handsomest cat you will ever meet. Well, at least that’s what we tell him here at the shelter. He’s about three years old and a great guy. Gets along well with other cats and LOVES to play. He’s got an independent streak, but for the most part loves to give Continue Reading
Climate Scientists Here this Summer
Written on May 19, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County residents and visitors will have an opportunity to learn more about the impacts of climate change through a dynamic speaker series scheduled June through September in venues in Friday Harbor, as well as on Orcas and Lopez Islands. The Climate Action Imperative: Understanding Impacts & Making Choices will feature eight experts on Continue Reading
Dodie Gann Dog Walk
Written on May 19, 2014 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Karen Mottet (right) proudly models a preview of the T-shirts that will be available at the First Annual Dodie Gann Memorial Dog Walk, Saturday May 31. The shirts will be available for sale at the dog walk for those participating in the walk and others who stop by to attend the Pet-Lovers Fair during the Continue Reading
Got Jet Noise?
Written on May 19, 2014 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Council asks Citizens to Help Report Jet Noise Problems The San Juan County Council is asking county residents to help assess how noise from military aircraft taking off and landing at the Naval Air Station at Whidbey Island is affecting activities and the quality of life in the County. Beginning Friday, May 16, residents will Continue Reading