Topic: Around Here
Pete Seeger Sing-Along Tonight
Written on February 3, 2014 at 9:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
A sing-a-long celebration of Pete Seeger’s life with his musical colleague, Mike Cohen at 7 p.m. followed by contra-dancing. At the Grange – 152 1st St N, Friday Harbor.
First “Mom & Son Swim” this Friday
Written on February 3, 2014 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a photo sent over by Amy Wynn at the Fitness Center of a great mom and son lifeguarding duo: Susan Williamson and Will Christison. They will be on deck Friday night for the first, and possibly annual, Mom & Son Swim February 7, 7:00-8:30pm. The cost is $10 per couple, extra kid extra $5. We Continue Reading
Free Weekend at The Whale Museum
Written on February 3, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendar now, as The Whale Museum says… “We love our Community! We love our Museum!” We are inviting everyone to a “Free Weekend” at The Whale Museum. All admission fees will be waived during the weekend which will run from February 14 through February 17, daily hours 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Each Continue Reading
Pets of the Week
Written on February 3, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Ann and Dan, siblings who just arrived at our shelter from Oregon Dachshund Rescue. They are “Chi-Weenies”– part Dachshund and part Chihuahua, about a year old. They’ve been together since they were born and we hate to break them up. They are a little timid at first but warm up almost immediately and love Continue Reading
Grief Support Group
Written on February 3, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Through the generosity of our community, including the San Juan Island Community Foundation, the Women’s Fund, United Way, and many individual donors, Hospice of San Juan Grief Support Services offers a professionally facilitated Grief Support Group. Tuesdays, 4:00 to 5:30 for 8 weeks beginning March 4th and going through April 22, 2014. Contact Lenore Bayuk Continue Reading
Island Shades Expands Offering
Written on February 3, 2014 at 4:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mary Haselow sent this notice over to share with you about some new things she’s offering through her business… Island Shades of Friday Harbor has recently expanded its offering to include custom draperies, fabric shades and top treatments. This distinctive new collection of hand-crafted fabric window treatments is designed to accentuate the personal style of Continue Reading
Tailgate Party
Written on February 2, 2014 at 12:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just in case you haven’t had enough yet of all the excitement surrounding the Seahawks SuperBowl appearance, here are some photos of the Tail Gate Party going on over at Friday Harbor Espresso, from 10am to 1pm today. Follow the “Read More” link below this photo and then click on any photo to enlarge. Enjoy, Continue Reading
Port Commission Update Invitation
Written on February 2, 2014 at 6:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Port Commission is hosting an update meeting on the Spring Street Landing Site and Waterfront Master Plan. Meet at the Friday Harbor House conference room… Thursday Feb. 6th from 5 – 7pm The Port’s design teams will present a progress report resulting from public input provided at the December community workshop. We Continue Reading
Tuesday Night Film Festival – Taylor Camp
Written on February 2, 2014 at 5:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival continues its Tuesday evening film series on the first and third Tuesdays of February at the Grange beginning at 7 pm. Admission is by donation. February 4: Taylor Camp The award-winning documentary Taylor Camp will be shown at the Grange as part of the Film Festival’s Tuesday Night Film Series. Robert Continue Reading
Ferries renamed after the Seahawks
Written on February 1, 2014 at 4:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Passengers traveling on the Washington State Ferries Sunday, Feb. 2, will be boarding the “M/V Russell Wilson” or crossing Puget Sound on the “M/V Richard Sherman” as Gov. Jay Inslee has directed the vessels be named in honor of the Seattle Seahawks. “We couldn’t be more proud of our Seahawks as they represent our state Continue Reading
Chris DeStaffany
Written on February 1, 2014 at 3:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Chris DeStaffany – trivia buff, gourmand, Island Playwright, and man of many hats – has grumbled off into the West, age 62. Friends and family will be planning a modest bash to toast his memory, time and place to be announced.
Say NO to Distracted Driving
Written on February 1, 2014 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out this letter written by Rock Solid Youth Group’s Zach Fincher… Dear Editor, I want to help bring awareness to the dangers of DISTRACTED DRIVING. I lost my Nana in a tragic car crash two years ago because someone was reading a text while driving. I don’t want this to happen to anyone else, Continue Reading
Rhonda Pederson to run for San Juan County Treasurer
Written on January 31, 2014 at 9:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Rhonda Pederson, resident of San Juan County for 20 years and a San Juan County employee for 13 years, has announced her candidacy for Treasurer in the 2014 election. For over seven years Rhonda has been the Chief Accountant in the Auditor’s office and works closely with the Treasurer on a routine basis. Prior to Continue Reading
Seahawks Pride
Written on January 31, 2014 at 5:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It was a beautiful day to be out and about in Friday Harbor today – especially if you like blue, green and silver. Seahawks fans everywhere, showing support for their team. Click the link below to see who you recognize…
Knowledge Bowl 2014
Written on January 31, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 20th annual Knowledge Bowl will be held on Tuesday February 11th, at the Community Theatre. The competition begins at 7 PM. Three student teams (FHMS 8th graders, FHHS freshmen/sophomores and FHHS juniors/seniors) go head to head with four local service group teams: Kiwanis, Soroptimists, Lions, and Rotary. The four-person teams will match wits to Continue Reading
Whales & Wildlife Update
Written on January 31, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Captain Hobbes with this week’s report… Well it had to happen, this is the first week since summer when I started writing these articles, that I haven’t had any nearby whale sightings of any kind! The resident orcas have been hanging around out by Neah Bay, way too far for us to go. But Continue Reading
Pete Seeger Sing-Along Tonight
Written on February 3, 2014 at 9:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
A sing-a-long celebration of Pete Seeger’s life with his musical colleague, Mike Cohen at 7 p.m. followed by contra-dancing. At the Grange – 152 1st St N, Friday Harbor.
First “Mom & Son Swim” this Friday
Written on February 3, 2014 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a photo sent over by Amy Wynn at the Fitness Center of a great mom and son lifeguarding duo: Susan Williamson and Will Christison. They will be on deck Friday night for the first, and possibly annual, Mom & Son Swim February 7, 7:00-8:30pm. The cost is $10 per couple, extra kid extra $5. We Continue Reading
Free Weekend at The Whale Museum
Written on February 3, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendar now, as The Whale Museum says… “We love our Community! We love our Museum!” We are inviting everyone to a “Free Weekend” at The Whale Museum. All admission fees will be waived during the weekend which will run from February 14 through February 17, daily hours 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Each Continue Reading
Pets of the Week
Written on February 3, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Ann and Dan, siblings who just arrived at our shelter from Oregon Dachshund Rescue. They are “Chi-Weenies”– part Dachshund and part Chihuahua, about a year old. They’ve been together since they were born and we hate to break them up. They are a little timid at first but warm up almost immediately and love Continue Reading
Grief Support Group
Written on February 3, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Through the generosity of our community, including the San Juan Island Community Foundation, the Women’s Fund, United Way, and many individual donors, Hospice of San Juan Grief Support Services offers a professionally facilitated Grief Support Group. Tuesdays, 4:00 to 5:30 for 8 weeks beginning March 4th and going through April 22, 2014. Contact Lenore Bayuk Continue Reading
Island Shades Expands Offering
Written on February 3, 2014 at 4:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mary Haselow sent this notice over to share with you about some new things she’s offering through her business… Island Shades of Friday Harbor has recently expanded its offering to include custom draperies, fabric shades and top treatments. This distinctive new collection of hand-crafted fabric window treatments is designed to accentuate the personal style of Continue Reading
Tailgate Party
Written on February 2, 2014 at 12:15 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just in case you haven’t had enough yet of all the excitement surrounding the Seahawks SuperBowl appearance, here are some photos of the Tail Gate Party going on over at Friday Harbor Espresso, from 10am to 1pm today. Follow the “Read More” link below this photo and then click on any photo to enlarge. Enjoy, Continue Reading
Port Commission Update Invitation
Written on February 2, 2014 at 6:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Port Commission is hosting an update meeting on the Spring Street Landing Site and Waterfront Master Plan. Meet at the Friday Harbor House conference room… Thursday Feb. 6th from 5 – 7pm The Port’s design teams will present a progress report resulting from public input provided at the December community workshop. We Continue Reading
Tuesday Night Film Festival – Taylor Camp
Written on February 2, 2014 at 5:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Film Festival continues its Tuesday evening film series on the first and third Tuesdays of February at the Grange beginning at 7 pm. Admission is by donation. February 4: Taylor Camp The award-winning documentary Taylor Camp will be shown at the Grange as part of the Film Festival’s Tuesday Night Film Series. Robert Continue Reading
Ferries renamed after the Seahawks
Written on February 1, 2014 at 4:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Passengers traveling on the Washington State Ferries Sunday, Feb. 2, will be boarding the “M/V Russell Wilson” or crossing Puget Sound on the “M/V Richard Sherman” as Gov. Jay Inslee has directed the vessels be named in honor of the Seattle Seahawks. “We couldn’t be more proud of our Seahawks as they represent our state Continue Reading
Chris DeStaffany
Written on February 1, 2014 at 3:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Chris DeStaffany – trivia buff, gourmand, Island Playwright, and man of many hats – has grumbled off into the West, age 62. Friends and family will be planning a modest bash to toast his memory, time and place to be announced.
Say NO to Distracted Driving
Written on February 1, 2014 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out this letter written by Rock Solid Youth Group’s Zach Fincher… Dear Editor, I want to help bring awareness to the dangers of DISTRACTED DRIVING. I lost my Nana in a tragic car crash two years ago because someone was reading a text while driving. I don’t want this to happen to anyone else, Continue Reading
Rhonda Pederson to run for San Juan County Treasurer
Written on January 31, 2014 at 9:35 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Rhonda Pederson, resident of San Juan County for 20 years and a San Juan County employee for 13 years, has announced her candidacy for Treasurer in the 2014 election. For over seven years Rhonda has been the Chief Accountant in the Auditor’s office and works closely with the Treasurer on a routine basis. Prior to Continue Reading
Seahawks Pride
Written on January 31, 2014 at 5:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It was a beautiful day to be out and about in Friday Harbor today – especially if you like blue, green and silver. Seahawks fans everywhere, showing support for their team. Click the link below to see who you recognize…
Knowledge Bowl 2014
Written on January 31, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 20th annual Knowledge Bowl will be held on Tuesday February 11th, at the Community Theatre. The competition begins at 7 PM. Three student teams (FHMS 8th graders, FHHS freshmen/sophomores and FHHS juniors/seniors) go head to head with four local service group teams: Kiwanis, Soroptimists, Lions, and Rotary. The four-person teams will match wits to Continue Reading
Whales & Wildlife Update
Written on January 31, 2014 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s Captain Hobbes with this week’s report… Well it had to happen, this is the first week since summer when I started writing these articles, that I haven’t had any nearby whale sightings of any kind! The resident orcas have been hanging around out by Neah Bay, way too far for us to go. But Continue Reading