Topic: Around Here
The Invisible Visitor
Written on May 1, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Barbara Marrett from the Visitor’s Bureau has some thoughts to share… “The Travel Effect” in the Islands Look around you. What would the Islands be without your favorite restaurant – the one you enjoy on special occasions? Without performing arts centers, museums and gorgeous galleries? Without the lookout at Moran State Park or iconic lighthouse Continue Reading
Relay for Life
Written on May 1, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Keep these dates open on your calendar for the Cancer Relay for Life – Friday Harbor When: Saturday, September 27, 2014 3:00 pm – September 28, 8:00 am Where: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island WA at the Fairgrounds Why: Fundraiser event for the American Cancer Society – money for research and for San Juan community Continue Reading
FHL “Greens Up”
Written on May 1, 2014 at 5:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s at the Labs this Friday – here’s Billie with the story… Hi Everyone, On Friday, May 2 at 4:00 PM, UW College of the Environment Dean Lisa Graumlich will be on the FHL campus to accept a check for $46,230 from OPALCO (Orcas Power and Light Cooperative). I hope that you will join us Continue Reading
Meet Your New Postmaster
Written on April 30, 2014 at 1:39 pm, by Tim Dustrude
We have a new Postmaster. John Smith Jr., with 18 years in the Postal Service comes here from the Everett Sorting Facility where he worked with about 1,000 employees, and now he’s down to 16. He’s been here for the last 2 weeks, although not quite moved from Mill Creek yet – his family is Continue Reading
Cattle Point Beach Cleanup
Written on April 30, 2014 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Doug McCutchen of the Land Bank shares this story of beach cleaning… Hi Tim- Thought you might enjoy these photos from Cattle Point National Monument beach cleanup efforts and consider putting them up on the Update. The first shot is during the Great Island Cleanup a few weeks back, showing Steve Ulvi using a big Continue Reading
Ruthie Foster Comes Back
Written on April 30, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Grammy Nominee Returns to Friday Harbor May 2 There is little doubt Ruthie Foster knows how to fire up the stage with her heated blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel. And on Friday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m., islanders again get a chance to see and feel that heat close up at San Continue Reading
Hearts to Hearts
Written on April 30, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Helen and Dan at Island Stage Left… To all the people who supported us after Dan’s dramatic “event”, in so many ways – from medical help to offering to drive to providing food to mowing the grass, to writing checks, to just expressing your concern – a huge thank you from Continue Reading
Island Rec Community Open House & Farewell
Written on April 30, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has gained a new program space for many youth & teen recreation programs and would like to invite members of the community to come tour the new “Rec House” at a special open house on Wednesday, May 7th, from 5:00-7:00pm. The Rec House, located at 650 Park St (next to the football field) Continue Reading
Job Opening at Pelindaba
Written on April 30, 2014 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join the Adventure at Pelindaba Lavender Full-time Manager of Order Fulfillment, Customer Service & Inventory Management Excellent computer and people skills required for highly detail-oriented position. Year-round position with seasonal work load fluctuation. Resumes please to Pelindaba Lavender P.O. Box 2389, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 or: admin [@] pelindaba [.] com
World Labyrinth Day
Written on April 30, 2014 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from David at Saint David’s Episcopal Church… Saturday, May 3, 2014 has been declared World Labyrinth Day by The Labyrinth Society. The goal is to “Walk as One at 1″ in the afternoon, joining others around the globe to create a wave of peaceful energy washing across the time zones.” The outdoor labyrinth at Saint Continue Reading
Trails Committee Gets Statewide Award
Written on April 29, 2014 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Leslie Veirs sends this story over on behalf of the Trails Committee… Feet First, a statewide organization promoting walkable communities, recently honored the San Juan Island Trails Committee with a Walkable Washington Innovation Award, one of three given at a symposium held at Pike Place Market in Seattle. The award cited the Know Your Island Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighters
Written on April 29, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley checks in with this month’s Volunteer Firefighter introduction… Peter and Susan Risser are one of the several couples who volunteer with San Juan Island Fire Rescue. Both work as Tender Operators. Their job is to make sure there is enough water for the fire scene. Peter started with the Town of Friday Harbor Continue Reading
Labs Open House
Written on April 29, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re invited to the annual Open House at the labs on Saturday, May 10. Here’s more from Rachel Anderson… 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 Continue Reading
League of Women Voters to Hold Annual Meeting
Written on April 29, 2014 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold its Annual Membership Meeting at a luncheon on Monday, May 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Island Golf Club. Following the business portion of meeting, Cindy Hansen, Education Coordinator of the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor, will give a Continue Reading
Special Port Commission Meeting
Written on April 29, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
There will be a Special Port Commission meeting at 4:45pm on April 29th at the Port Office. This meeting is scheduled for RESOLUTION to approve ALEA grant application for the Waterfront Walkway Project.
How the Honeybees Came to Town
Written on April 28, 2014 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Follow the enjoyable story of how two enterprising Friday Harbor High School juniors chose as their Community Project assignment to raise funds to join in the effort to help save our honey bee population. They campaigned for their cause over the winter and purchased a brand new hive set-up along with the requisite bees (with Continue Reading
The Invisible Visitor
Written on May 1, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Barbara Marrett from the Visitor’s Bureau has some thoughts to share… “The Travel Effect” in the Islands Look around you. What would the Islands be without your favorite restaurant – the one you enjoy on special occasions? Without performing arts centers, museums and gorgeous galleries? Without the lookout at Moran State Park or iconic lighthouse Continue Reading
Relay for Life
Written on May 1, 2014 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Keep these dates open on your calendar for the Cancer Relay for Life – Friday Harbor When: Saturday, September 27, 2014 3:00 pm – September 28, 8:00 am Where: Friday Harbor, San Juan Island WA at the Fairgrounds Why: Fundraiser event for the American Cancer Society – money for research and for San Juan community Continue Reading
FHL “Greens Up”
Written on May 1, 2014 at 5:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s at the Labs this Friday – here’s Billie with the story… Hi Everyone, On Friday, May 2 at 4:00 PM, UW College of the Environment Dean Lisa Graumlich will be on the FHL campus to accept a check for $46,230 from OPALCO (Orcas Power and Light Cooperative). I hope that you will join us Continue Reading
Meet Your New Postmaster
Written on April 30, 2014 at 1:39 pm, by Tim Dustrude
We have a new Postmaster. John Smith Jr., with 18 years in the Postal Service comes here from the Everett Sorting Facility where he worked with about 1,000 employees, and now he’s down to 16. He’s been here for the last 2 weeks, although not quite moved from Mill Creek yet – his family is Continue Reading
Cattle Point Beach Cleanup
Written on April 30, 2014 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Doug McCutchen of the Land Bank shares this story of beach cleaning… Hi Tim- Thought you might enjoy these photos from Cattle Point National Monument beach cleanup efforts and consider putting them up on the Update. The first shot is during the Great Island Cleanup a few weeks back, showing Steve Ulvi using a big Continue Reading
Ruthie Foster Comes Back
Written on April 30, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Grammy Nominee Returns to Friday Harbor May 2 There is little doubt Ruthie Foster knows how to fire up the stage with her heated blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel. And on Friday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m., islanders again get a chance to see and feel that heat close up at San Continue Reading
Hearts to Hearts
Written on April 30, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Helen and Dan at Island Stage Left… To all the people who supported us after Dan’s dramatic “event”, in so many ways – from medical help to offering to drive to providing food to mowing the grass, to writing checks, to just expressing your concern – a huge thank you from Continue Reading
Island Rec Community Open House & Farewell
Written on April 30, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec has gained a new program space for many youth & teen recreation programs and would like to invite members of the community to come tour the new “Rec House” at a special open house on Wednesday, May 7th, from 5:00-7:00pm. The Rec House, located at 650 Park St (next to the football field) Continue Reading
Job Opening at Pelindaba
Written on April 30, 2014 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join the Adventure at Pelindaba Lavender Full-time Manager of Order Fulfillment, Customer Service & Inventory Management Excellent computer and people skills required for highly detail-oriented position. Year-round position with seasonal work load fluctuation. Resumes please to Pelindaba Lavender P.O. Box 2389, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 or: admin [@] pelindaba [.] com
World Labyrinth Day
Written on April 30, 2014 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from David at Saint David’s Episcopal Church… Saturday, May 3, 2014 has been declared World Labyrinth Day by The Labyrinth Society. The goal is to “Walk as One at 1″ in the afternoon, joining others around the globe to create a wave of peaceful energy washing across the time zones.” The outdoor labyrinth at Saint Continue Reading
Trails Committee Gets Statewide Award
Written on April 29, 2014 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Leslie Veirs sends this story over on behalf of the Trails Committee… Feet First, a statewide organization promoting walkable communities, recently honored the San Juan Island Trails Committee with a Walkable Washington Innovation Award, one of three given at a symposium held at Pike Place Market in Seattle. The award cited the Know Your Island Continue Reading
Meet Your Volunteer Firefighters
Written on April 29, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley checks in with this month’s Volunteer Firefighter introduction… Peter and Susan Risser are one of the several couples who volunteer with San Juan Island Fire Rescue. Both work as Tender Operators. Their job is to make sure there is enough water for the fire scene. Peter started with the Town of Friday Harbor Continue Reading
Labs Open House
Written on April 29, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
You’re invited to the annual Open House at the labs on Saturday, May 10. Here’s more from Rachel Anderson… 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 Continue Reading
League of Women Voters to Hold Annual Meeting
Written on April 29, 2014 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will hold its Annual Membership Meeting at a luncheon on Monday, May 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Juan Island Golf Club. Following the business portion of meeting, Cindy Hansen, Education Coordinator of the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor, will give a Continue Reading
Special Port Commission Meeting
Written on April 29, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
There will be a Special Port Commission meeting at 4:45pm on April 29th at the Port Office. This meeting is scheduled for RESOLUTION to approve ALEA grant application for the Waterfront Walkway Project.
How the Honeybees Came to Town
Written on April 28, 2014 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Follow the enjoyable story of how two enterprising Friday Harbor High School juniors chose as their Community Project assignment to raise funds to join in the effort to help save our honey bee population. They campaigned for their cause over the winter and purchased a brand new hive set-up along with the requisite bees (with Continue Reading