Topic: Around Here
Best Northwest Escapes
Written on March 25, 2014 at 4:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got a note that Island Inn at 123 West has been nominated for Evening Magazine’s contest. Here’s Scott with more… Hello Tim, Could you help spread the word by posting this on the Update? Happy Spring! The Island Inn at 123 West has been nominated in Evening Magazine’s annual *BEST Northwest Escapes* contest for Continue Reading
County Removes Illegally Dumped Tires from Deadman Bay Preserve
Written on March 24, 2014 at 5:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
County workers had to use the Public Works boat like a landing craft and even rappel down a steep embankment to remove sixty tires dumped illegally on a remote San Juan Island beach. The tires were a challenge to retrieve because they lay on a remote, rocky shoreline at the base of a bluff in Continue Reading
Drift Cards Dropped
Written on March 24, 2014 at 12:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This note just came in from Katie over at Friends of the San Juans… We just dropped 400 ‘drift cards’ – forest certified, biodegradable plywood cards, each with a unique serial number – along oil tanker routes in the Gulf and San Juan islands. We chose today because it is the 25th anniversary of the Continue Reading
Mitchell Hill/Westcott Trails Notes Online
Written on March 24, 2014 at 11:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Editor’s Note: A link was not working when this was first posted – it has now been corrected. Notes and comments are now available on the National Park Services Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website for the January 22 Open House for the Mitchell Hill/Westcott Bay trail systems. To access the website click on Continue Reading
Grange Food Drive
Written on March 24, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
At the March meeting of Friday Harbor Grange #225 the members collected 150 pounds of food and $200 of donations for the Food Bank. Way to go Grange!
Island Sons Honored
Written on March 24, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych has this to share from the American Legion Auxilliary… Mamie Forbes, owner of Orcas Boardwalk Café and Irene Herring, owner of San Juan Coffee Roasting Company are the latest recipients of the Blue Star Banner in honor of their sons’ military service. Mamie’s son Shawn Forbes is currently serving in Afghanistan. Shawn’s designation Continue Reading
Dine for Scholars this Thursday
Written on March 24, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note in from June Arnold about how we can support our scholars… Dear Island Neighbors, Spring is here and we are hoping for another great turnout this coming Thursday, March 27th for the annual Dining for Scholars day. I would like to encourage everyone to come out and support local scholarship by Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 24, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
One look into Kava’s big brown eyes, and you’ll see her for the gentle old soul she is. At 12 years old, she is still very spry and loves to go for long walks, especially if a beach is involved. She gets along beautifully with dogs and cats alike and is just a mellow, good-natured girl. Continue Reading
Drift Card Drop
Written on March 23, 2014 at 11:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
LOOK FOR DRIFT CARDS On Monday, March 24, a drift card drop will simulate what would happen if an oil spill occurred in Turn Point/Arachne Reef in Boundary Pass and Bird Rocks in Rosario Strait. People who find drift cards can report the location where they were found at: www.salishseaspillmap.org, e-mail [email protected], or call 360-378-2319. Continue Reading
Community Gardening Program at the Grange
Written on March 22, 2014 at 2:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Are you interested in how people garden without having the space or owning the land? Here’s your opportunity – Marty Ahart will describe the San Juan Island Community Gardens and Alice Deane will discuss the Master Gardener of San Juan County Demonstration Garden. Learn more about these shared efforts to garden in our community. The Continue Reading
Yappy Hour at the Rumor Mill
Written on March 22, 2014 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Us for delicious “yappetizers” and your favorite libations and help your friends at the Animal Shelter at the same time! Wednesday, March 26 – 5:00 to 6:30 Bring an item from the shelter wish list and get a free raffle ticket for each item! Items needed: Paper towels, canned pet food, bleach, laundry detergent, Continue Reading
SSIS Presents: The Tempest
Written on March 21, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Spring Street Middle School and High School performers invite you to seek refuge from Winter’s elements and enjoy Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, The Tempest, in an intimate setting at Brickworks. The Tempest is thought to be the last play that Shakespeare authored alone. Show times are March 27, 28, and 29 at 7:00pm. Play is Continue Reading
Two Great Workshops
Written on March 21, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Murphy of Wild at Heart Studios wants to let you know about these upcoming workshops, and this special deal for Islanders – $100.00 for Both Days! Call Jan to register at this special rate, 298-2195… It’s going to be tough to choose – Two Beloved Instructors, two great workshops… If you’ve been lucky enough Continue Reading
Hazardous Waste Round-Up
Written on March 21, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Annual Hazardous Waste Round-Ups Scheduled for Orcas, San Juan and Lopez Islands This year, San Juan County’s Hazardous Waste Round-up will give local residents a no-cost opportunity to dispose of up to 25 gallons of surplus or waste materials that are poisonous, flammable or otherwise unsafe or illegal to dispose of normally. The 2014 HOUSEHOLD Continue Reading
Warhorse in HD at SJCT
Written on March 20, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
National Theatre’s Original WAR HORSE in HD March 22 & April 6 The National Theatre’s original stage production of War Horse will be broadcast live from London’s West End and then shown in HD to audiences around the world—including at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 6 Continue Reading
Spring Gardening Workshop
Written on March 20, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County WSU Master Gardeners present the 2014 Spring Gardening Workshop: Sustainable Gardening in Your Own Backyard with keynote speaker, Erin Bezakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm in Mount Vernon. Erin is an Organic Farmer, Floral Designer, Writer and Popular Blogger, and will talk about her adventures in the organic flower growing industry. Continue Reading
Best Northwest Escapes
Written on March 25, 2014 at 4:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got a note that Island Inn at 123 West has been nominated for Evening Magazine’s contest. Here’s Scott with more… Hello Tim, Could you help spread the word by posting this on the Update? Happy Spring! The Island Inn at 123 West has been nominated in Evening Magazine’s annual *BEST Northwest Escapes* contest for Continue Reading
County Removes Illegally Dumped Tires from Deadman Bay Preserve
Written on March 24, 2014 at 5:38 pm, by Tim Dustrude
County workers had to use the Public Works boat like a landing craft and even rappel down a steep embankment to remove sixty tires dumped illegally on a remote San Juan Island beach. The tires were a challenge to retrieve because they lay on a remote, rocky shoreline at the base of a bluff in Continue Reading
Drift Cards Dropped
Written on March 24, 2014 at 12:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This note just came in from Katie over at Friends of the San Juans… We just dropped 400 ‘drift cards’ – forest certified, biodegradable plywood cards, each with a unique serial number – along oil tanker routes in the Gulf and San Juan islands. We chose today because it is the 25th anniversary of the Continue Reading
Mitchell Hill/Westcott Trails Notes Online
Written on March 24, 2014 at 11:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Editor’s Note: A link was not working when this was first posted – it has now been corrected. Notes and comments are now available on the National Park Services Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website for the January 22 Open House for the Mitchell Hill/Westcott Bay trail systems. To access the website click on Continue Reading
Grange Food Drive
Written on March 24, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
At the March meeting of Friday Harbor Grange #225 the members collected 150 pounds of food and $200 of donations for the Food Bank. Way to go Grange!
Island Sons Honored
Written on March 24, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych has this to share from the American Legion Auxilliary… Mamie Forbes, owner of Orcas Boardwalk Café and Irene Herring, owner of San Juan Coffee Roasting Company are the latest recipients of the Blue Star Banner in honor of their sons’ military service. Mamie’s son Shawn Forbes is currently serving in Afghanistan. Shawn’s designation Continue Reading
Dine for Scholars this Thursday
Written on March 24, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note in from June Arnold about how we can support our scholars… Dear Island Neighbors, Spring is here and we are hoping for another great turnout this coming Thursday, March 27th for the annual Dining for Scholars day. I would like to encourage everyone to come out and support local scholarship by Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 24, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
One look into Kava’s big brown eyes, and you’ll see her for the gentle old soul she is. At 12 years old, she is still very spry and loves to go for long walks, especially if a beach is involved. She gets along beautifully with dogs and cats alike and is just a mellow, good-natured girl. Continue Reading
Drift Card Drop
Written on March 23, 2014 at 11:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
LOOK FOR DRIFT CARDS On Monday, March 24, a drift card drop will simulate what would happen if an oil spill occurred in Turn Point/Arachne Reef in Boundary Pass and Bird Rocks in Rosario Strait. People who find drift cards can report the location where they were found at: www.salishseaspillmap.org, e-mail [email protected], or call 360-378-2319. Continue Reading
Community Gardening Program at the Grange
Written on March 22, 2014 at 2:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Are you interested in how people garden without having the space or owning the land? Here’s your opportunity – Marty Ahart will describe the San Juan Island Community Gardens and Alice Deane will discuss the Master Gardener of San Juan County Demonstration Garden. Learn more about these shared efforts to garden in our community. The Continue Reading
Yappy Hour at the Rumor Mill
Written on March 22, 2014 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Us for delicious “yappetizers” and your favorite libations and help your friends at the Animal Shelter at the same time! Wednesday, March 26 – 5:00 to 6:30 Bring an item from the shelter wish list and get a free raffle ticket for each item! Items needed: Paper towels, canned pet food, bleach, laundry detergent, Continue Reading
SSIS Presents: The Tempest
Written on March 21, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Spring Street Middle School and High School performers invite you to seek refuge from Winter’s elements and enjoy Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, The Tempest, in an intimate setting at Brickworks. The Tempest is thought to be the last play that Shakespeare authored alone. Show times are March 27, 28, and 29 at 7:00pm. Play is Continue Reading
Two Great Workshops
Written on March 21, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Murphy of Wild at Heart Studios wants to let you know about these upcoming workshops, and this special deal for Islanders – $100.00 for Both Days! Call Jan to register at this special rate, 298-2195… It’s going to be tough to choose – Two Beloved Instructors, two great workshops… If you’ve been lucky enough Continue Reading
Hazardous Waste Round-Up
Written on March 21, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Annual Hazardous Waste Round-Ups Scheduled for Orcas, San Juan and Lopez Islands This year, San Juan County’s Hazardous Waste Round-up will give local residents a no-cost opportunity to dispose of up to 25 gallons of surplus or waste materials that are poisonous, flammable or otherwise unsafe or illegal to dispose of normally. The 2014 HOUSEHOLD Continue Reading
Warhorse in HD at SJCT
Written on March 20, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
National Theatre’s Original WAR HORSE in HD March 22 & April 6 The National Theatre’s original stage production of War Horse will be broadcast live from London’s West End and then shown in HD to audiences around the world—including at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 6 Continue Reading
Spring Gardening Workshop
Written on March 20, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County WSU Master Gardeners present the 2014 Spring Gardening Workshop: Sustainable Gardening in Your Own Backyard with keynote speaker, Erin Bezakein, founder of Floret Flower Farm in Mount Vernon. Erin is an Organic Farmer, Floral Designer, Writer and Popular Blogger, and will talk about her adventures in the organic flower growing industry. Continue Reading