Topic: Around Here
SJ Soccer Registration is Open
Written on May 11, 2014 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Travis Ayers and San Juan Soccer… 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 waitlists are opened on July 13th. Waitlists close on July 25th. Scholarships are available, so don’t let cost get in the way. Continue Reading
Fireworks Fundraiser
Written on May 10, 2014 at 10:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Save the Fireworks Fundraiser at The Bean Café 7:00 – 10:00 pm, Saturday, May 10 We all love the 4th of July fireworks. But this year they are in trouble. The annual fireworks and barge fees cost upwards of $15,000 each year. We need your help. Please bring a friend (and a checkbook!) to the Bean Café on May 10 and Continue Reading
Arrive Alive Tour coming to FH
Written on May 10, 2014 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
One text or call can wreck it all… The SJI Prevention Coalition is bringing the “Arrive Alive Tour” to Friday Harbor. This is a simulator that helps impress drivers of the dangers of Distracted Driving, and/or Drinking and Driving among other things. They will be at the High School and open for students from 8:00 Continue Reading
Drive-In Tonight
Written on May 9, 2014 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from the organizers of the new drive in Movie event at the Fairgrounds – Tonight is the inaugural evening for this… Last night we tested the equipment for the new drive-in at the fairgrounds. This Friday, May 9,we are featuring “The Goonies” at dusk, the first movie of our summer season. Continue Reading
Volunteers Needed for Memorial Day
Written on May 9, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Minnie Knych looking for your help… Monday, May 26 is Memorial Day. We need volunteers to turn out and participate in the ceremony The Legion, SAL and American Legion Auxiliary will all be represented. Please report to Post 163 by 9:00 AM on Monday, May 26 to be a part of Continue Reading
Thank you!
Written on May 9, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
A letter of thanks from Spring Street School… To the Editor: Wow! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the 2014 Spring Street International School auction to support scholars and scholarships. In addition to financial support, this wonderful community event helped raise awareness that tuition scholarships are vital to support Spring Street’s mission Continue Reading
Let them eat Pie!
Written on May 9, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss this fun event! San Juan County Parks & Fair invites you to their Annual Brann Cabin Bake-Off on Wednesday, May 14, 6:00pm-9:00pm at San Juan County Park! Enjoy a relaxing evening of history, pie sampling, and those spectacular Westside views. County Parks has installed the doors and windows in the historic cabin—come take Continue Reading
Islands Energy Fairs
Written on May 9, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come to the Islands Energy Fair! Saturday, May 17th 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM 95 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor The fairs are co-hosted by OPALCO’s Member Owned Renewable Energy (MORE) Committee and Islands Energy, led by the San Juan Islands Conservation District. These family-friendly events have something for everyone: free energy saving kits, prizes, workshops, Continue Reading
EDC Offers Social Media Workshop
Written on May 9, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the Internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses to achieve remarkable results. Join instructor Victoria Compton to learn more about social media and SIM – social influence marketing. The workshop will be held June 3, from 9am-noon at the San Juan Continue Reading
Planned Power Outage Scheduled
Written on May 8, 2014 at 10:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) will be doing high-voltage maintenance work on the Fidalgo Substation. Power will be off for all of San Juan County from 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 8th until 7:00 a.m. on Friday, May 9th. BPA expects to turn the power back over to OPALCO by 6:00 a.m. OPALCO will then bring our Continue Reading
Showing at Waterworks Gallery
Written on May 8, 2014 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Beginning with an artist’s reception on May 10 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Waterworks Gallery presents Jennifer Williams – Mixed media collage paintings and Jeremy Newman & Allison Ciancibelli – Blown & formed glass. Jennifer Williams, through a process of painting with acrylics and mixed media layers, creates impressionistic landscape painting. Re-using materials such as Continue Reading
New Staff Member at SJCT
Written on May 8, 2014 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s newest staff member is also a familiar face around the Theatre. Diana Mancel recently joined SJCT as Volunteer Coordinator, primarily focusing on recruiting, training and retaining volunteers. The 25-year-old nonprofit has more than 250 active volunteers who do almost everything that needs doing—from working in the box office to helping construct Continue Reading
Local Kindergartner Wins National Contest!
Written on May 8, 2014 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
This cool note popped into the mail box from Stillpoint School…. Six-year-old John, a Stillpoint School Kindergartner, has been named a Grand Prize Winner in a national contest! Scholastic Reading Club sponsored a winter Art and Writing Contest titled “Make Your Own Holiday.” The contest, which was open to students in schools across the United Continue Reading
UW Friday Harbor Labs Annual Open House
Written on May 8, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – it’s this coming Saturday, May 10th… This event offers a fabulous opportunity to meet scientists and students at the Labs and check out the world-renowned research and teaching facilities. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Labs will be open for self-guided tours. Scientists and students will showcase their marine science research, Continue Reading
Shakespeare’s King Lear in HD May 12
Written on May 8, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s broadcasts of high definition live theater and opera features a London production of King Lear on Monday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes (James Bond: Skyfall, American Beauty) returns to the National Theatre to direct Simon Russell Beale (Timon of Athens, Collaborators) in the title role of Continue Reading
Prevention Coalition Calendar Available
Written on May 8, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Debbi Fincher of the SJI Prevention Coalition… Hi Tim, I was wondering if you could share this resource with your readers? We have it linked on our website, too www.sjipc.org. We did hand out hard copies at the Children’s Festival, but for those that might have missed it, they can get this Continue Reading
SJ Soccer Registration is Open
Written on May 11, 2014 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Travis Ayers and San Juan Soccer… 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 waitlists are opened on July 13th. Waitlists close on July 25th. Scholarships are available, so don’t let cost get in the way. Continue Reading
Fireworks Fundraiser
Written on May 10, 2014 at 10:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Save the Fireworks Fundraiser at The Bean Café 7:00 – 10:00 pm, Saturday, May 10 We all love the 4th of July fireworks. But this year they are in trouble. The annual fireworks and barge fees cost upwards of $15,000 each year. We need your help. Please bring a friend (and a checkbook!) to the Bean Café on May 10 and Continue Reading
Arrive Alive Tour coming to FH
Written on May 10, 2014 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
One text or call can wreck it all… The SJI Prevention Coalition is bringing the “Arrive Alive Tour” to Friday Harbor. This is a simulator that helps impress drivers of the dangers of Distracted Driving, and/or Drinking and Driving among other things. They will be at the High School and open for students from 8:00 Continue Reading
Drive-In Tonight
Written on May 9, 2014 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from the organizers of the new drive in Movie event at the Fairgrounds – Tonight is the inaugural evening for this… Last night we tested the equipment for the new drive-in at the fairgrounds. This Friday, May 9,we are featuring “The Goonies” at dusk, the first movie of our summer season. Continue Reading
Volunteers Needed for Memorial Day
Written on May 9, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Minnie Knych looking for your help… Monday, May 26 is Memorial Day. We need volunteers to turn out and participate in the ceremony The Legion, SAL and American Legion Auxiliary will all be represented. Please report to Post 163 by 9:00 AM on Monday, May 26 to be a part of Continue Reading
Thank you!
Written on May 9, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
A letter of thanks from Spring Street School… To the Editor: Wow! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the 2014 Spring Street International School auction to support scholars and scholarships. In addition to financial support, this wonderful community event helped raise awareness that tuition scholarships are vital to support Spring Street’s mission Continue Reading
Let them eat Pie!
Written on May 9, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t miss this fun event! San Juan County Parks & Fair invites you to their Annual Brann Cabin Bake-Off on Wednesday, May 14, 6:00pm-9:00pm at San Juan County Park! Enjoy a relaxing evening of history, pie sampling, and those spectacular Westside views. County Parks has installed the doors and windows in the historic cabin—come take Continue Reading
Islands Energy Fairs
Written on May 9, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come to the Islands Energy Fair! Saturday, May 17th 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM 95 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor The fairs are co-hosted by OPALCO’s Member Owned Renewable Energy (MORE) Committee and Islands Energy, led by the San Juan Islands Conservation District. These family-friendly events have something for everyone: free energy saving kits, prizes, workshops, Continue Reading
EDC Offers Social Media Workshop
Written on May 9, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the Internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses to achieve remarkable results. Join instructor Victoria Compton to learn more about social media and SIM – social influence marketing. The workshop will be held June 3, from 9am-noon at the San Juan Continue Reading
Planned Power Outage Scheduled
Written on May 8, 2014 at 10:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) will be doing high-voltage maintenance work on the Fidalgo Substation. Power will be off for all of San Juan County from 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 8th until 7:00 a.m. on Friday, May 9th. BPA expects to turn the power back over to OPALCO by 6:00 a.m. OPALCO will then bring our Continue Reading
Showing at Waterworks Gallery
Written on May 8, 2014 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Beginning with an artist’s reception on May 10 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Waterworks Gallery presents Jennifer Williams – Mixed media collage paintings and Jeremy Newman & Allison Ciancibelli – Blown & formed glass. Jennifer Williams, through a process of painting with acrylics and mixed media layers, creates impressionistic landscape painting. Re-using materials such as Continue Reading
New Staff Member at SJCT
Written on May 8, 2014 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s newest staff member is also a familiar face around the Theatre. Diana Mancel recently joined SJCT as Volunteer Coordinator, primarily focusing on recruiting, training and retaining volunteers. The 25-year-old nonprofit has more than 250 active volunteers who do almost everything that needs doing—from working in the box office to helping construct Continue Reading
Local Kindergartner Wins National Contest!
Written on May 8, 2014 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
This cool note popped into the mail box from Stillpoint School…. Six-year-old John, a Stillpoint School Kindergartner, has been named a Grand Prize Winner in a national contest! Scholastic Reading Club sponsored a winter Art and Writing Contest titled “Make Your Own Holiday.” The contest, which was open to students in schools across the United Continue Reading
UW Friday Harbor Labs Annual Open House
Written on May 8, 2014 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – it’s this coming Saturday, May 10th… This event offers a fabulous opportunity to meet scientists and students at the Labs and check out the world-renowned research and teaching facilities. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Labs will be open for self-guided tours. Scientists and students will showcase their marine science research, Continue Reading
Shakespeare’s King Lear in HD May 12
Written on May 8, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s broadcasts of high definition live theater and opera features a London production of King Lear on Monday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes (James Bond: Skyfall, American Beauty) returns to the National Theatre to direct Simon Russell Beale (Timon of Athens, Collaborators) in the title role of Continue Reading
Prevention Coalition Calendar Available
Written on May 8, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Debbi Fincher of the SJI Prevention Coalition… Hi Tim, I was wondering if you could share this resource with your readers? We have it linked on our website, too www.sjipc.org. We did hand out hard copies at the Children’s Festival, but for those that might have missed it, they can get this Continue Reading