Topic: Around Here
Pet of the Week
Written on March 17, 2014 at 6:48 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Everyone who meets Mr. Gibbs immediately falls in love with him! He is a 6-year old wire-haired Dachshund / Corgi mix with a great personality and so much love to give. Mr. Gibbs lost his family and home due to foreclosure and would really appreciate feeling loved and safe again. He gets along well with Continue Reading
Whale and Wildlife Update
Written on March 17, 2014 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Hobbes with this week’s update and Jim Maya with the photo… Capt. Jack & Mate Andy and the crew on the inter-island ferry Hiyu reported that the T49A’s (transient orcas) showed up Friday afternoon right outside Friday Harbor! And they stayed in the area for around 3 hours feeding on seals and porpoise… It’s Continue Reading
Spring Break School’s Out Camp
Written on March 17, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kids and Parents! Are you looking for a fun and convenient childcare option during spring break? Island Rec is offering a fun-filled day-camp for K-6th graders. Our staff is designing an enriching camp experience including fun games & activities, crafts, swimming, beach trips, and lots more! School’s Out Camp will run Monday through Friday, April Continue Reading
Exxon Valdez 25th Anniversary Events
Written on March 17, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Watch a Movie: Black Wave: The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez Screenings of this award-winning documentary about the Exxon Valdez oil spill Tuesday night at the Grange – • San Juan Island: Tuesday, March 18 • 7:00 pm • San Juan Island Grange Sponsored by Friday Harbor Film Festival. Admission is by donation. Click here Continue Reading
Readers Theatre at SJCT March 18 and 19
Written on March 17, 2014 at 4:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Readers Theatre at SJCT March 18 and 19 San Juan Community Theatre’s On Book! Readers Theatre series features Christopher Durang’s comical Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gubelman Theatre. The Tony Award-winning play features middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia who live Continue Reading
Special Port Commission Meeting
Written on March 16, 2014 at 10:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Monday afternoon, March 17, 5:30 at the SJI Yacht Club. Meeting agenda as follows: 1. Citizen comments/requests: For items not on the agenda citizens can make a brief presentation and ask the Commission to schedule a topic for discussion at a future meeting. 2. Regular Business A. Approve minutes for March 5, 2014 Special Commission Continue Reading
Apply Now for Summer Arts Fair
Written on March 16, 2014 at 6:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Summer Arts Fair is the largest and longest-running art extravaganza on the islands. Held the third weekend in July, we block off Court Street with rows of white tents where talented artists show and sell their wares to the sounds of fun local music wafting over the courthouse lawn. Buy a Continue Reading
Leos Volunteer at the Museum
Written on March 15, 2014 at 6:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin from the Historical Museum shares this news about the Leos helping out … Hi Tim, I wanted to pass along a note to recognize the hard work of the San Juan LEO Club. Recently, they helped us at the San Juan Historical Museum to move a portion of our agricultural collection to an offsite Continue Reading
Relay For Life Planning Meeting
Written on March 15, 2014 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us at our next meeting March 27, 2014 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM in the meeting room at Earth Box Motel and Spa on Spring Street in Friday Harbor. Open to all interested. Music, Food, Games, Family Fun, Art and Cancer? Yes! BIG, fun upcoming event benefiting the fight against cancer; Relay for Life Continue Reading
School Buses Safe and 100% efficient
Written on March 14, 2014 at 10:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJISD School Buses are rated Safe and 100% efficient San Juan Island school buses have been awarded a Certificate of Achievement from the Washington State Patrol for outstanding school bus safety inspections and have been rated 100% efficient by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for school year 2012-13, OSPI’s “Efficiency Rating” Continue Reading
New Friday Harbor Sailing Club Officers
Written on March 14, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Marie DiCristina checks in with this report on the Sailing Club… The Friday Harbor Sailing Club is gearing up for another fun year. FHSC is a friendly group of boating enthusiasts that keep busy all year. There are several boating organizations on San Juan Island with the United States Power Squadron offering extensive boating education Continue Reading
Exxon Valdez 25th Anniversary Events
Written on March 14, 2014 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Where were you in 1989? On March 24 of that year, the Exxon Valdez tanker ran aground in Prince William Sound. 11+ million gallons of crude oil were spilled, covering 1,300 miles of shoreline. 25 years later, the effects of this tragedy are still being felt. Some islanders will remember the news accounts, some islanders Continue Reading
Public Input Sought on Next Year’s School Calendar
Written on March 14, 2014 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
DRAFT Academic Calendar 2014-2015 for public input Parents and community members are encouraged to provide input on next year’s academic calendar prior to Board adoption, scheduled for late April. Comments will be taken through Friday March 28th. You can view the calendar at this link (PDF). Send your input to this email address: publicomment [@] Continue Reading
Notice of CVSC Meeting
Written on March 14, 2014 at 5:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Victim Services sends this announcement about the Crime Victim Service Center Community Planning Process meeting to be held in Bellingham next month: Community Meeting for Region 12, Whatcom, San Juan, and Skagit Counties The Crime Victim Service Center (CVSC) program, including Whatcom, San Juan & Skagit Counties will be holding an open Continue Reading
Little League Tryouts Sunday
Written on March 13, 2014 at 4:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Attention Baseball and Softball Players: Little League tryouts are on Sunday March 16th Minors at 12:00 pm Majors at 1:30 pm If you have not yet registered, do so now at fhball.org (You have to be registered to try out.) There will be an equipment exchange, bring any cleats, gloves, uniforms, etc. to tryouts. Snack Continue Reading
Help with Affordable Care Act
Written on March 13, 2014 at 4:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sharon over at Safe Harbor Insurance has this to share with you… There is still time to sign up for health insurance during the open enrollment window for the Affordable Care Act. Safe Harbor Insurance in Friday Harbor will be holding special weekend hours on Saturday, March 22, 2014 (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) to Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 17, 2014 at 6:48 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Everyone who meets Mr. Gibbs immediately falls in love with him! He is a 6-year old wire-haired Dachshund / Corgi mix with a great personality and so much love to give. Mr. Gibbs lost his family and home due to foreclosure and would really appreciate feeling loved and safe again. He gets along well with Continue Reading
Whale and Wildlife Update
Written on March 17, 2014 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Hobbes with this week’s update and Jim Maya with the photo… Capt. Jack & Mate Andy and the crew on the inter-island ferry Hiyu reported that the T49A’s (transient orcas) showed up Friday afternoon right outside Friday Harbor! And they stayed in the area for around 3 hours feeding on seals and porpoise… It’s Continue Reading
Spring Break School’s Out Camp
Written on March 17, 2014 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kids and Parents! Are you looking for a fun and convenient childcare option during spring break? Island Rec is offering a fun-filled day-camp for K-6th graders. Our staff is designing an enriching camp experience including fun games & activities, crafts, swimming, beach trips, and lots more! School’s Out Camp will run Monday through Friday, April Continue Reading
Exxon Valdez 25th Anniversary Events
Written on March 17, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Watch a Movie: Black Wave: The Legacy of the Exxon Valdez Screenings of this award-winning documentary about the Exxon Valdez oil spill Tuesday night at the Grange – • San Juan Island: Tuesday, March 18 • 7:00 pm • San Juan Island Grange Sponsored by Friday Harbor Film Festival. Admission is by donation. Click here Continue Reading
Readers Theatre at SJCT March 18 and 19
Written on March 17, 2014 at 4:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
Readers Theatre at SJCT March 18 and 19 San Juan Community Theatre’s On Book! Readers Theatre series features Christopher Durang’s comical Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gubelman Theatre. The Tony Award-winning play features middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia who live Continue Reading
Special Port Commission Meeting
Written on March 16, 2014 at 10:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Monday afternoon, March 17, 5:30 at the SJI Yacht Club. Meeting agenda as follows: 1. Citizen comments/requests: For items not on the agenda citizens can make a brief presentation and ask the Commission to schedule a topic for discussion at a future meeting. 2. Regular Business A. Approve minutes for March 5, 2014 Special Commission Continue Reading
Apply Now for Summer Arts Fair
Written on March 16, 2014 at 6:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Summer Arts Fair is the largest and longest-running art extravaganza on the islands. Held the third weekend in July, we block off Court Street with rows of white tents where talented artists show and sell their wares to the sounds of fun local music wafting over the courthouse lawn. Buy a Continue Reading
Leos Volunteer at the Museum
Written on March 15, 2014 at 6:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin from the Historical Museum shares this news about the Leos helping out … Hi Tim, I wanted to pass along a note to recognize the hard work of the San Juan LEO Club. Recently, they helped us at the San Juan Historical Museum to move a portion of our agricultural collection to an offsite Continue Reading
Relay For Life Planning Meeting
Written on March 15, 2014 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join us at our next meeting March 27, 2014 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM in the meeting room at Earth Box Motel and Spa on Spring Street in Friday Harbor. Open to all interested. Music, Food, Games, Family Fun, Art and Cancer? Yes! BIG, fun upcoming event benefiting the fight against cancer; Relay for Life Continue Reading
School Buses Safe and 100% efficient
Written on March 14, 2014 at 10:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
SJISD School Buses are rated Safe and 100% efficient San Juan Island school buses have been awarded a Certificate of Achievement from the Washington State Patrol for outstanding school bus safety inspections and have been rated 100% efficient by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for school year 2012-13, OSPI’s “Efficiency Rating” Continue Reading
New Friday Harbor Sailing Club Officers
Written on March 14, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Marie DiCristina checks in with this report on the Sailing Club… The Friday Harbor Sailing Club is gearing up for another fun year. FHSC is a friendly group of boating enthusiasts that keep busy all year. There are several boating organizations on San Juan Island with the United States Power Squadron offering extensive boating education Continue Reading
Exxon Valdez 25th Anniversary Events
Written on March 14, 2014 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Where were you in 1989? On March 24 of that year, the Exxon Valdez tanker ran aground in Prince William Sound. 11+ million gallons of crude oil were spilled, covering 1,300 miles of shoreline. 25 years later, the effects of this tragedy are still being felt. Some islanders will remember the news accounts, some islanders Continue Reading
Public Input Sought on Next Year’s School Calendar
Written on March 14, 2014 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
DRAFT Academic Calendar 2014-2015 for public input Parents and community members are encouraged to provide input on next year’s academic calendar prior to Board adoption, scheduled for late April. Comments will be taken through Friday March 28th. You can view the calendar at this link (PDF). Send your input to this email address: publicomment [@] Continue Reading
Notice of CVSC Meeting
Written on March 14, 2014 at 5:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Victim Services sends this announcement about the Crime Victim Service Center Community Planning Process meeting to be held in Bellingham next month: Community Meeting for Region 12, Whatcom, San Juan, and Skagit Counties The Crime Victim Service Center (CVSC) program, including Whatcom, San Juan & Skagit Counties will be holding an open Continue Reading
Little League Tryouts Sunday
Written on March 13, 2014 at 4:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Attention Baseball and Softball Players: Little League tryouts are on Sunday March 16th Minors at 12:00 pm Majors at 1:30 pm If you have not yet registered, do so now at fhball.org (You have to be registered to try out.) There will be an equipment exchange, bring any cleats, gloves, uniforms, etc. to tryouts. Snack Continue Reading
Help with Affordable Care Act
Written on March 13, 2014 at 4:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sharon over at Safe Harbor Insurance has this to share with you… There is still time to sign up for health insurance during the open enrollment window for the Affordable Care Act. Safe Harbor Insurance in Friday Harbor will be holding special weekend hours on Saturday, March 22, 2014 (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) to Continue Reading