Topic: Around Here
Measles Update #9
Written on April 14, 2014 at 8:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Additional Measles Exposure Dates Currently there are a total of six (6) cases of measles on San Juan Island, a Kitsap County resident diagnosed with measles was contagious during his stay in Friday Harbor, and one additional case is under investigation. Current information indicates that exposures in Friday Harbor took place as late as April Continue Reading
Easter Egg Hunts
Written on April 14, 2014 at 8:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the lowdown on the two biggest annual Easter Egg Hunts on the island… Jackson’s Beach – It’s coming; the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Jackson’s Beach sponsored by the San Juan County Fire & Rescue Association. It will be held at 1:00 pm on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. There will be lots of eggs Continue Reading
Orcas in the Harbor
Written on April 14, 2014 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a great “welcome to Monday morning” photo for you by Captain David Howitt of some orcas in Friday Harbor. Thanks for sharing David!
Soroptimists Awards Presented at Notable Women’s Luncheon
Written on April 14, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Four local women were honored by Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor this week at their Annual Notable Women’s Luncheon. The event highlights the work of the “Best for Women Committee” which begins its process of soliciting applications or nomination in the fall of each year. The Violet Richardson Award (named for the founder of Soroptimists) Continue Reading
Author Event at Griffin Bay Books: Philip Donlay
Written on April 14, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pilot and author Philip Donlay is making a return engagement to Griffin Bay Bookstore on Saturday afternoon, April 19, from 2:00 — 4:00 pm to showcase his latest novel, Deadly Echoes, the fourth Donovan Nash thriller. Much of the action-packed story takes place in the San Juan Islands so if you’re in the mood for Continue Reading
Red Cross ‘Real Heroes’ Dinner May 2
Written on April 14, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Andy Wappler, veteran Northwest broadcaster and President of the Puget Sound Energy Foundation, will host the American Red Cross Islands Chapter Real Heroes Dinner on Friday, May 2 at the Port of Anacortes “Transit Shed” Event Center on the water in Anacortes. The Islands Chapter is proud to honor eight Real Heroes, including a youth Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Contra Dance
Written on April 14, 2014 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s on Saturday, April 19 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the SJI Grange Hall. Karen Marshall from Seattle calling with The Spuds: Val White, Malcolm Suttles and Jim & Katy Nollman on fiddle, guitar, mandolin and piano. No partners needed. All dances taught. No experience necessary. $10/person donation (students half price). For more info Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 14, 2014 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
This gorgeous girl, Puma, was brought to the shelter because her owner passed away. She’s a frisky 3-year old Torti , with personality plus! She gets along well with her shelter cat pals and is very friendly and personable with people. She’d make an excellent addition to just about any kind of family. Puma is Continue Reading
Cancelled: “Red” by Island Stage Left
Written on April 13, 2014 at 4:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Island Stage Left’s current production of “Red” is cancelled until further notice due to illness. The Update will keep you posted as we hear of any updates.
Free Shrubs for Arbor Day
Written on April 13, 2014 at 3:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On April 19 Friday Harbor Grange # 225, Lopez Island Grange #1060 and Orcas Grange # 964 will celebrate Arbor Day by giving away free Flowering Currant shrubs (a favorite of hummingbirds.) On San Juan Island look for the FH Grange outside Marketplace from 10:00 am until the trees are all gone. On Orcas Island Continue Reading
Measles Update #8
Written on April 13, 2014 at 2:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Additional Measles Exposures New information confirms that anyone who was in the San Juan County Planning Department (Community Development and Planning) on April 4, 2014, between 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 pm., has been exposed to measles. If you are feeling sick and think you may have the measles DO NOT come to the Health Department or your medical Continue Reading
Rescheduled – Sunshine Alley Design Workshop Open House
Written on April 12, 2014 at 2:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This workshop has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 22nd… The results of the Sunshine Alley design workshops will be exhibited for public review and comment during an open house from 6:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, April 22nd at Brickworks. Please come between those hours and provide us your feedback on the possible ideas and improvements.
Whales & Wildlife Update
Written on April 12, 2014 at 12:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It’s that time of week again for Captain Hobbes’ report… Come see orcas and wildlife in “their world”. Transient orcas known by whale watch folks as “Biggs” orcas have been seen almost daily this week. Transient orcas are a little bigger than the resident orcas, and have a more pointy dorsal fin, often with nicks, Continue Reading
Jensen Shipyard Receives Environmental Leadership Award
Written on April 12, 2014 at 1:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jensen Shipyard is celebrating Earth Day this year with a new designation. The Clean Boating Foundation of Washington has extended their Leadership Clean certification to Albert Jensen and Sons, Inc (aka Jensen Shipyard) in recognition of their outstanding commitment to environmental responsibility and their achievements in restoring the health of Puget Sound. Jensen Shipyard is Continue Reading
In Flight Meal
Written on April 11, 2014 at 6:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Captain David Howitt, while skippering for Legacy Charters the other day, snatched these beautiful photos of an eagle eating in flight. Here it is in his words… Amidst a flurry of Transient Orca tail lobs and crying scavenging glaucous gulls an eagle appeared from nowhere, plucked a piece of sealion meat from the surface, dodged Continue Reading
Sunrise
Written on April 11, 2014 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
It was a beautiful sunrise viewed from the early ferry on Thursday, and many people had their cameras, phones and iPads out, getting shots of it. This image was contributed by Marie DiCristina. Thanks Marie!
Measles Update #9
Written on April 14, 2014 at 8:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Additional Measles Exposure Dates Currently there are a total of six (6) cases of measles on San Juan Island, a Kitsap County resident diagnosed with measles was contagious during his stay in Friday Harbor, and one additional case is under investigation. Current information indicates that exposures in Friday Harbor took place as late as April Continue Reading
Easter Egg Hunts
Written on April 14, 2014 at 8:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the lowdown on the two biggest annual Easter Egg Hunts on the island… Jackson’s Beach – It’s coming; the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Jackson’s Beach sponsored by the San Juan County Fire & Rescue Association. It will be held at 1:00 pm on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. There will be lots of eggs Continue Reading
Orcas in the Harbor
Written on April 14, 2014 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a great “welcome to Monday morning” photo for you by Captain David Howitt of some orcas in Friday Harbor. Thanks for sharing David!
Soroptimists Awards Presented at Notable Women’s Luncheon
Written on April 14, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Four local women were honored by Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor this week at their Annual Notable Women’s Luncheon. The event highlights the work of the “Best for Women Committee” which begins its process of soliciting applications or nomination in the fall of each year. The Violet Richardson Award (named for the founder of Soroptimists) Continue Reading
Author Event at Griffin Bay Books: Philip Donlay
Written on April 14, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Pilot and author Philip Donlay is making a return engagement to Griffin Bay Bookstore on Saturday afternoon, April 19, from 2:00 — 4:00 pm to showcase his latest novel, Deadly Echoes, the fourth Donovan Nash thriller. Much of the action-packed story takes place in the San Juan Islands so if you’re in the mood for Continue Reading
Red Cross ‘Real Heroes’ Dinner May 2
Written on April 14, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Andy Wappler, veteran Northwest broadcaster and President of the Puget Sound Energy Foundation, will host the American Red Cross Islands Chapter Real Heroes Dinner on Friday, May 2 at the Port of Anacortes “Transit Shed” Event Center on the water in Anacortes. The Islands Chapter is proud to honor eight Real Heroes, including a youth Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Contra Dance
Written on April 14, 2014 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s on Saturday, April 19 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the SJI Grange Hall. Karen Marshall from Seattle calling with The Spuds: Val White, Malcolm Suttles and Jim & Katy Nollman on fiddle, guitar, mandolin and piano. No partners needed. All dances taught. No experience necessary. $10/person donation (students half price). For more info Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 14, 2014 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
This gorgeous girl, Puma, was brought to the shelter because her owner passed away. She’s a frisky 3-year old Torti , with personality plus! She gets along well with her shelter cat pals and is very friendly and personable with people. She’d make an excellent addition to just about any kind of family. Puma is Continue Reading
Cancelled: “Red” by Island Stage Left
Written on April 13, 2014 at 4:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just heard that Island Stage Left’s current production of “Red” is cancelled until further notice due to illness. The Update will keep you posted as we hear of any updates.
Free Shrubs for Arbor Day
Written on April 13, 2014 at 3:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
On April 19 Friday Harbor Grange # 225, Lopez Island Grange #1060 and Orcas Grange # 964 will celebrate Arbor Day by giving away free Flowering Currant shrubs (a favorite of hummingbirds.) On San Juan Island look for the FH Grange outside Marketplace from 10:00 am until the trees are all gone. On Orcas Island Continue Reading
Measles Update #8
Written on April 13, 2014 at 2:59 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Additional Measles Exposures New information confirms that anyone who was in the San Juan County Planning Department (Community Development and Planning) on April 4, 2014, between 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 pm., has been exposed to measles. If you are feeling sick and think you may have the measles DO NOT come to the Health Department or your medical Continue Reading
Rescheduled – Sunshine Alley Design Workshop Open House
Written on April 12, 2014 at 2:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This workshop has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 22nd… The results of the Sunshine Alley design workshops will be exhibited for public review and comment during an open house from 6:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, April 22nd at Brickworks. Please come between those hours and provide us your feedback on the possible ideas and improvements.
Whales & Wildlife Update
Written on April 12, 2014 at 12:05 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It’s that time of week again for Captain Hobbes’ report… Come see orcas and wildlife in “their world”. Transient orcas known by whale watch folks as “Biggs” orcas have been seen almost daily this week. Transient orcas are a little bigger than the resident orcas, and have a more pointy dorsal fin, often with nicks, Continue Reading
Jensen Shipyard Receives Environmental Leadership Award
Written on April 12, 2014 at 1:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jensen Shipyard is celebrating Earth Day this year with a new designation. The Clean Boating Foundation of Washington has extended their Leadership Clean certification to Albert Jensen and Sons, Inc (aka Jensen Shipyard) in recognition of their outstanding commitment to environmental responsibility and their achievements in restoring the health of Puget Sound. Jensen Shipyard is Continue Reading
In Flight Meal
Written on April 11, 2014 at 6:01 am, by Tim Dustrude
Captain David Howitt, while skippering for Legacy Charters the other day, snatched these beautiful photos of an eagle eating in flight. Here it is in his words… Amidst a flurry of Transient Orca tail lobs and crying scavenging glaucous gulls an eagle appeared from nowhere, plucked a piece of sealion meat from the surface, dodged Continue Reading
Sunrise
Written on April 11, 2014 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
It was a beautiful sunrise viewed from the early ferry on Thursday, and many people had their cameras, phones and iPads out, getting shots of it. This image was contributed by Marie DiCristina. Thanks Marie!