Topic: Around Here
FHHS Seniors vs. Staff Basketball Game
Written on March 13, 2014 at 2:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The annual Seniors vs Staff basketball game will be held March 21st in Turnbull Gym. Prior to the game a dinner fundraiser will be served at 4:30pm. The cost is $7.00 and includes hamburger or hot dog, salad, chips and a drink. Game time is at 6:00 pm and will include games for prizes as Continue Reading
Jamie and Danny Engagement
Written on March 13, 2014 at 12:18 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sue Nielsen is very proud to announce the engagement of her daughter Jamie Lee Nielsen Thornton to Daniel Murphy Roberts. Jamie and Danny are both graduates of the University of Washington. Jamie is a 2007 graduate of Friday Harbor High School and is a Real Estate Appraiser and Property Manager in Seattle. Danny is the Continue Reading
Open House at Alphabet Soup
Written on March 13, 2014 at 10:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Heidi Evans took over ownership of Alphabet Soup preschool on January 1st of this year, and she will be hosting an Open House for everyone to come in and tour the center and meet the teachers. The Open House will be on Saturday, March 22nd from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the preschool, 300 Continue Reading
SJI Animal Task Force
Written on March 13, 2014 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kim Koon, (2nd from right in photo) Director of Investigations and Rescue OPS for Pasado’s Safe Haven in Sultan visited Friday Harbor on Saturday to meet with members of San Juan Island’s ATF, Animal Task Force, to discuss ways in which to effectively intervene and deal with cases of animal neglect and abuse here on Continue Reading
National Weather Service Spotter Training
Written on March 13, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you a weather fanatic? Want to help the National Weather Service with observations and data collection? Check out this free training. Lopez Island Saturday, April 5th 11:15am – 1:45pm Lopez Island Fire Station Shaw Island Saturday April 5th 3:30pm – 6:00pm Shaw Community Building The National Weather Service will train new and veteran spotters Continue Reading
Opalco Board Acts to Protect Member Voting Rights
Written on March 13, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is a press release from OPALCO: The OPALCO Board voted unanimously to ensure that all co-op members would be granted a vote and a voice in electing and retaining board members. The co-op model relies on the premise of one vote for each member. Article I, Section 10 of OPALCO’s bylaws has been Continue Reading
Memorial Gathering for Chris DeStaffany
Written on March 12, 2014 at 4:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In honor of the recently departed Chris DeStaffany, friends are invited to convene at the San Juan Community Theatre around two o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, March 22nd for quiet remembrance, progressing from there to the Rumor Mill about three or three-thirty for a properly boisterous wake where beverages will be available and you Continue Reading
Food Bank Remodel
Written on March 12, 2014 at 2:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Food Bank will be closed on Saturday, 22 March, to facilitate a modest remodeling project. Individuals normally receiving distributions on Saturdays may receive them instead on Wednesday, 19 March. The remodel should be complete in time for opening at noon on Wednesday, 26 March. Planned changes include adding 80 square feet, improving Continue Reading
FHFF – Black Wave
Written on March 12, 2014 at 1:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It’s next Tuesday at the Grange – the Friday Harbor Film festival’s Tuesday Night Films… On March 24, 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil supertanker ran aground in Alaska, discharging millions of gallons of crude oil and thus becoming the biggest environmental catastrophe in North American history. It didn’t take long before dramatic images appeared across Continue Reading
Helping Free Lolita
Written on March 12, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Junior student Sammantha Hopkins is working to try to help free Lolita for her Community Service Project. You will likely see these posters around town within the next few days. Her stepdad Captain Hobbes says: “A 17 year old that really cares, these flyers will be distributed all over Friday Harbor. She went totally out Continue Reading
Island Rec CPR and First Aid
Written on March 12, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Get Certified for the Spring! Upon successful completion of First Aid and CPR you will walk away with life-saving skills and have a first aid certification from the American Heart Association and/or a CPR certification, which are valid for two years. This is an ideal class for parents, baby sitters, volunteer coaches and recreation leaders. Continue Reading
Russian Opera in HD at SJCT
Written on March 12, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s The Met: Live in HD program continues Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m. with a screening of Borodin’s defining Russian epic, Prince Igor. Famous for its Polovtsian Dances, the opera comes to the Met for the first time in nearly 100 years. Dmitri Tcherniakov’s new production is a brilliant psychological journey Continue Reading
New Orcas Co-op
Written on March 12, 2014 at 4:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from Madden Surbaugh about our neighbors over on Orcas and their new Food Co-op… Orcas Food Co-op Announces Senior Management Team The Orcas Food Co-op has announced that they have hired their Senior Management Team. Learner Limbach, one of the founding board of directors members, was officially named the store’s General Continue Reading
Renovations at CD & P
Written on March 11, 2014 at 6:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Community Development & Planning Department is preparing for a much needed renovation. We will be moving the reception area and select staff to other locations in the building. The front office will be moved to the side of the building with a temporary entrance located on Reed Street (see diagram – PDF). Normal front Continue Reading
New County Arts Council Website
Written on March 11, 2014 at 5:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just received this notice from Emily Reed-Geyman about a new website you might want to check out… Artists and art lovers of San Juan County: The San Juan County Arts Council website is up and ready and all we need is you! www.sanjuancountyarts.org If you’re an artist in any discipline, e.g. music, visual arts, performance Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Contra Dance
Written on March 11, 2014 at 4:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
3rd Saturday Grange Dance, Contra. March 15, 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the SJI Grange Hall. From Seattle & Bellingham, Linnaea Chapman will be calling with Up in the Air – fiddle, guitar, flute and concertina. No partners needed All dances taught No experience necessary. $10/person donation (students half price). Info at 378-3836.
FHHS Seniors vs. Staff Basketball Game
Written on March 13, 2014 at 2:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The annual Seniors vs Staff basketball game will be held March 21st in Turnbull Gym. Prior to the game a dinner fundraiser will be served at 4:30pm. The cost is $7.00 and includes hamburger or hot dog, salad, chips and a drink. Game time is at 6:00 pm and will include games for prizes as Continue Reading
Jamie and Danny Engagement
Written on March 13, 2014 at 12:18 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sue Nielsen is very proud to announce the engagement of her daughter Jamie Lee Nielsen Thornton to Daniel Murphy Roberts. Jamie and Danny are both graduates of the University of Washington. Jamie is a 2007 graduate of Friday Harbor High School and is a Real Estate Appraiser and Property Manager in Seattle. Danny is the Continue Reading
Open House at Alphabet Soup
Written on March 13, 2014 at 10:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Heidi Evans took over ownership of Alphabet Soup preschool on January 1st of this year, and she will be hosting an Open House for everyone to come in and tour the center and meet the teachers. The Open House will be on Saturday, March 22nd from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the preschool, 300 Continue Reading
SJI Animal Task Force
Written on March 13, 2014 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kim Koon, (2nd from right in photo) Director of Investigations and Rescue OPS for Pasado’s Safe Haven in Sultan visited Friday Harbor on Saturday to meet with members of San Juan Island’s ATF, Animal Task Force, to discuss ways in which to effectively intervene and deal with cases of animal neglect and abuse here on Continue Reading
National Weather Service Spotter Training
Written on March 13, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Are you a weather fanatic? Want to help the National Weather Service with observations and data collection? Check out this free training. Lopez Island Saturday, April 5th 11:15am – 1:45pm Lopez Island Fire Station Shaw Island Saturday April 5th 3:30pm – 6:00pm Shaw Community Building The National Weather Service will train new and veteran spotters Continue Reading
Opalco Board Acts to Protect Member Voting Rights
Written on March 13, 2014 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following is a press release from OPALCO: The OPALCO Board voted unanimously to ensure that all co-op members would be granted a vote and a voice in electing and retaining board members. The co-op model relies on the premise of one vote for each member. Article I, Section 10 of OPALCO’s bylaws has been Continue Reading
Memorial Gathering for Chris DeStaffany
Written on March 12, 2014 at 4:14 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In honor of the recently departed Chris DeStaffany, friends are invited to convene at the San Juan Community Theatre around two o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, March 22nd for quiet remembrance, progressing from there to the Rumor Mill about three or three-thirty for a properly boisterous wake where beverages will be available and you Continue Reading
Food Bank Remodel
Written on March 12, 2014 at 2:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Food Bank will be closed on Saturday, 22 March, to facilitate a modest remodeling project. Individuals normally receiving distributions on Saturdays may receive them instead on Wednesday, 19 March. The remodel should be complete in time for opening at noon on Wednesday, 26 March. Planned changes include adding 80 square feet, improving Continue Reading
FHFF – Black Wave
Written on March 12, 2014 at 1:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It’s next Tuesday at the Grange – the Friday Harbor Film festival’s Tuesday Night Films… On March 24, 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil supertanker ran aground in Alaska, discharging millions of gallons of crude oil and thus becoming the biggest environmental catastrophe in North American history. It didn’t take long before dramatic images appeared across Continue Reading
Helping Free Lolita
Written on March 12, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
FHHS Junior student Sammantha Hopkins is working to try to help free Lolita for her Community Service Project. You will likely see these posters around town within the next few days. Her stepdad Captain Hobbes says: “A 17 year old that really cares, these flyers will be distributed all over Friday Harbor. She went totally out Continue Reading
Island Rec CPR and First Aid
Written on March 12, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Get Certified for the Spring! Upon successful completion of First Aid and CPR you will walk away with life-saving skills and have a first aid certification from the American Heart Association and/or a CPR certification, which are valid for two years. This is an ideal class for parents, baby sitters, volunteer coaches and recreation leaders. Continue Reading
Russian Opera in HD at SJCT
Written on March 12, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s The Met: Live in HD program continues Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m. with a screening of Borodin’s defining Russian epic, Prince Igor. Famous for its Polovtsian Dances, the opera comes to the Met for the first time in nearly 100 years. Dmitri Tcherniakov’s new production is a brilliant psychological journey Continue Reading
New Orcas Co-op
Written on March 12, 2014 at 4:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from Madden Surbaugh about our neighbors over on Orcas and their new Food Co-op… Orcas Food Co-op Announces Senior Management Team The Orcas Food Co-op has announced that they have hired their Senior Management Team. Learner Limbach, one of the founding board of directors members, was officially named the store’s General Continue Reading
Renovations at CD & P
Written on March 11, 2014 at 6:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Community Development & Planning Department is preparing for a much needed renovation. We will be moving the reception area and select staff to other locations in the building. The front office will be moved to the side of the building with a temporary entrance located on Reed Street (see diagram – PDF). Normal front Continue Reading
New County Arts Council Website
Written on March 11, 2014 at 5:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just received this notice from Emily Reed-Geyman about a new website you might want to check out… Artists and art lovers of San Juan County: The San Juan County Arts Council website is up and ready and all we need is you! www.sanjuancountyarts.org If you’re an artist in any discipline, e.g. music, visual arts, performance Continue Reading
3rd Saturday Contra Dance
Written on March 11, 2014 at 4:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
3rd Saturday Grange Dance, Contra. March 15, 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the SJI Grange Hall. From Seattle & Bellingham, Linnaea Chapman will be calling with Up in the Air – fiddle, guitar, flute and concertina. No partners needed All dances taught No experience necessary. $10/person donation (students half price). Info at 378-3836.