Topic: Around Here
Conservation District Annual Report
Written on May 5, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come join the San Juan Islands Conservation District for our Annual Report to the Community! Orcas Island, Tuesday, May 6th from 4pm-6pm at the Orcas Island Grange, 3252 Orcas Road. Lopez Island, Wednesday, May 7th from 4pm-6pm at the Grace Episcopal Church, 70 Sunrise Road. San Juan Island, Thursday, May 8th rom 4pm-6pm at the Continue Reading
SVC a Contender for $1M Prize
Written on May 5, 2014 at 5:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College named a contender for $1 million Aspen Institute Prize Skagit Valley College (SVC) has been named among the nation’s top 150 community colleges by the prestigious Aspen Institute and is now eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The Aspen Prize, awarded every two years, is the Continue Reading
State Seeks Recreation Ideas
Written on May 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Governor’s Outdoor Task Force Seeks Ideas from Recreationists, Businesses and Families Governor Jay Inslee’s new Blue Ribbon Task Force on Parks and Outdoor Recreation is launching an online town hall to gather ideas about how to improve Washington’s outdoor recreation opportunities. The Governor created the task force in February, calling together leaders in outdoor recreation across the Continue Reading
San Juan Special Olympics Golf Team Sign Ups
Written on May 4, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Special Olympics is excited to announce the addition of golf this summer to its list of local sports. Sign-ups will be 5:30, May 13th at Paradise Lanes Bowling Alley in Friday Harbor. Practices will begin early June at the San Juan Island Golf and Country Club and will run through the Continue Reading
Fairgrounds Drive-in Movie
Written on May 4, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s all go to the movies! The Drive-In at the Fairgrounds will begin its movie series next Friday, May 9th with “The Goonies” – A Spielberg Classic on the Big Screen. An old seaport, caverns, treasure, and a pirate named “One-Eyed Willie” – Goonies serves up all this and more. The 1985 movie, starring Sean Continue Reading
A BIG Deal!
Written on May 4, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
A note from the San Juan Preservation Trust… We believe that the work we accomplish at the San Juan Preservation Trust is a pretty BIG deal. Over 15,000 acres preserved with 40 miles of shoreline on 20 islands is a pretty good track record, and we continue to make BIG deals. Of course, our members Continue Reading
Thank You, Teachers!
Written on May 4, 2014 at 5:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan from the PTA Board sends this note… It bears repeating over and over: “Thank you Friday Harbor teachers!” As we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9, we want to give a HUGE thank you to the dedicated teachers and staff that make our island children thrive. Our schools may be small compared to Continue Reading
Whales & Wildlife Update
Written on May 3, 2014 at 11:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Captain Hobbes brings us this week’s report… Orca sightings have been a bit sparse this week — transient orcas have only been spotted twice by U.S. boats. Western Prince Tours found a nice group of very playful Pacific White Sided Dolphins, and we have had lots of reports of active minke whales in the area, Continue Reading
Measles Update #12
Written on May 3, 2014 at 11:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Current Measles Surveillance As of this date there are no new confirmed measles cases or any cases under investigation in San Juan County. Since March 28, there have been 6 confirmed cases of measles among San Juan County residents and one case in a Kitsap County resident that was contracted in San Juan County. All Continue Reading
Community Leadership Award for IMA
Written on May 2, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Superintendent Rick Thompson was proud to accompany San Juan Islands Museum of Art’s Peg Gerlock and Charlie Bodenstab to an Honors Banquet to receive a Community Leadership Award for the IMA’s support of art in public schools. This event was sponsored by Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) and was Continue Reading
Meet San Juan Island’s ANNIE
Written on May 2, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Bollwinkel-Smith at the SJ Community Theatre has this to share – it’s not tonight, it’s next Friday, so mark your calendars now… Nine-year-old ElseDora Arendt has two exciting things to look forward to on Friday, May 9 – the opening night performance of our spring musical, Annie, in which she is playing the title Continue Reading
Deputy Ron Krebs is Running for Sheriff
Written on May 2, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Ron Krebs, who is announcing his candidacy for Sheriff… Fellow Islanders: My name is Ron Krebs and I am announcing my candidacy for San Juan County Sheriff. I believe our County deserves the very best in public safety and I am asking you to join me in working together to make Continue Reading
Community Dinner Wednesday
Written on May 2, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Community Dinner is coming up again… It’s on Wednesday, May 7 but it’s in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, so you guessed it – Mexican food! Good food and good company. Smoked pork carnitas- hardwood smoked pork shoulder Grilled chicken tacos- marinated and grilled chicken Chili-lime slaw- cabbage and cilantro in sweet chili and Continue Reading
Boating time is here!
Written on May 2, 2014 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Friday Harbor Sailing Club… The start of boating season is just around the corner. Opening festivities are next weekend at the Port of Friday Harbor. What better time to join a wonderful group of local mariners than now? Are you new to the area? Just bought a boat? Consider joining Continue Reading
Opening Day Yacht Parade
Written on May 2, 2014 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s this Sunday, the San Juan Island Yacht Club Opening Day Parade. Every boat that participates in the parade will receive one night of free moorage either on Saturday May 3rd or Sunday May 4th! Register at www.sjiyc.com.
Bird’s Eye View
Written on May 1, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Can you see yourself in this photo? You’re probably in there somewhere… Beautiful aerial photo of Friday Harbor by Chris Teren for your Thursday morning.
Conservation District Annual Report
Written on May 5, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come join the San Juan Islands Conservation District for our Annual Report to the Community! Orcas Island, Tuesday, May 6th from 4pm-6pm at the Orcas Island Grange, 3252 Orcas Road. Lopez Island, Wednesday, May 7th from 4pm-6pm at the Grace Episcopal Church, 70 Sunrise Road. San Juan Island, Thursday, May 8th rom 4pm-6pm at the Continue Reading
SVC a Contender for $1M Prize
Written on May 5, 2014 at 5:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College named a contender for $1 million Aspen Institute Prize Skagit Valley College (SVC) has been named among the nation’s top 150 community colleges by the prestigious Aspen Institute and is now eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The Aspen Prize, awarded every two years, is the Continue Reading
State Seeks Recreation Ideas
Written on May 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Governor’s Outdoor Task Force Seeks Ideas from Recreationists, Businesses and Families Governor Jay Inslee’s new Blue Ribbon Task Force on Parks and Outdoor Recreation is launching an online town hall to gather ideas about how to improve Washington’s outdoor recreation opportunities. The Governor created the task force in February, calling together leaders in outdoor recreation across the Continue Reading
San Juan Special Olympics Golf Team Sign Ups
Written on May 4, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Special Olympics is excited to announce the addition of golf this summer to its list of local sports. Sign-ups will be 5:30, May 13th at Paradise Lanes Bowling Alley in Friday Harbor. Practices will begin early June at the San Juan Island Golf and Country Club and will run through the Continue Reading
Fairgrounds Drive-in Movie
Written on May 4, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Let’s all go to the movies! The Drive-In at the Fairgrounds will begin its movie series next Friday, May 9th with “The Goonies” – A Spielberg Classic on the Big Screen. An old seaport, caverns, treasure, and a pirate named “One-Eyed Willie” – Goonies serves up all this and more. The 1985 movie, starring Sean Continue Reading
A BIG Deal!
Written on May 4, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
A note from the San Juan Preservation Trust… We believe that the work we accomplish at the San Juan Preservation Trust is a pretty BIG deal. Over 15,000 acres preserved with 40 miles of shoreline on 20 islands is a pretty good track record, and we continue to make BIG deals. Of course, our members Continue Reading
Thank You, Teachers!
Written on May 4, 2014 at 5:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan from the PTA Board sends this note… It bears repeating over and over: “Thank you Friday Harbor teachers!” As we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9, we want to give a HUGE thank you to the dedicated teachers and staff that make our island children thrive. Our schools may be small compared to Continue Reading
Whales & Wildlife Update
Written on May 3, 2014 at 11:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Captain Hobbes brings us this week’s report… Orca sightings have been a bit sparse this week — transient orcas have only been spotted twice by U.S. boats. Western Prince Tours found a nice group of very playful Pacific White Sided Dolphins, and we have had lots of reports of active minke whales in the area, Continue Reading
Measles Update #12
Written on May 3, 2014 at 11:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
Current Measles Surveillance As of this date there are no new confirmed measles cases or any cases under investigation in San Juan County. Since March 28, there have been 6 confirmed cases of measles among San Juan County residents and one case in a Kitsap County resident that was contracted in San Juan County. All Continue Reading
Community Leadership Award for IMA
Written on May 2, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District Superintendent Rick Thompson was proud to accompany San Juan Islands Museum of Art’s Peg Gerlock and Charlie Bodenstab to an Honors Banquet to receive a Community Leadership Award for the IMA’s support of art in public schools. This event was sponsored by Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) and was Continue Reading
Meet San Juan Island’s ANNIE
Written on May 2, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Bollwinkel-Smith at the SJ Community Theatre has this to share – it’s not tonight, it’s next Friday, so mark your calendars now… Nine-year-old ElseDora Arendt has two exciting things to look forward to on Friday, May 9 – the opening night performance of our spring musical, Annie, in which she is playing the title Continue Reading
Deputy Ron Krebs is Running for Sheriff
Written on May 2, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Ron Krebs, who is announcing his candidacy for Sheriff… Fellow Islanders: My name is Ron Krebs and I am announcing my candidacy for San Juan County Sheriff. I believe our County deserves the very best in public safety and I am asking you to join me in working together to make Continue Reading
Community Dinner Wednesday
Written on May 2, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Community Dinner is coming up again… It’s on Wednesday, May 7 but it’s in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, so you guessed it – Mexican food! Good food and good company. Smoked pork carnitas- hardwood smoked pork shoulder Grilled chicken tacos- marinated and grilled chicken Chili-lime slaw- cabbage and cilantro in sweet chili and Continue Reading
Boating time is here!
Written on May 2, 2014 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Friday Harbor Sailing Club… The start of boating season is just around the corner. Opening festivities are next weekend at the Port of Friday Harbor. What better time to join a wonderful group of local mariners than now? Are you new to the area? Just bought a boat? Consider joining Continue Reading
Opening Day Yacht Parade
Written on May 2, 2014 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s this Sunday, the San Juan Island Yacht Club Opening Day Parade. Every boat that participates in the parade will receive one night of free moorage either on Saturday May 3rd or Sunday May 4th! Register at www.sjiyc.com.
Bird’s Eye View
Written on May 1, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Can you see yourself in this photo? You’re probably in there somewhere… Beautiful aerial photo of Friday Harbor by Chris Teren for your Thursday morning.