Topic: Around Here
What’s the Small Town Survey all about, anyway?
Written on January 22, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Well, it’s really not about anything actually. Other than, just a chance for you to have your thoughts heard and to see what your neighbors think about whatever happens to be the question of the week. It all began a few weeks ago, when I was walking into town and I approached a woman on Continue Reading
Mentors Wanted
Written on January 22, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Maude Cumming from the School District office sends over this notice… The second semester FHHS Community Service-Learning Class will begin January 28th. This class utilizes committed adult mentors who will guide students through the completion of a service project related to community improvement – both locally and globally. This is a great opportunity for a Continue Reading
The Know-Your-Island-Walk Series is Back!
Written on January 21, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once again, the San Juan Island Trails Committee brings you this very popular series of hikes to help you get out and get acquainted with the wonderful island we call home. The first one for 2014 happens this coming Saturday, January 25 from 1:00 – 4:00 at American Camp. Here’s the Trails Committee with more… Continue Reading
Playwrights “On the Fringe” Opens January 24
Written on January 21, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the hilarity of a happy hour where the bar patrons speak only in bumper sticker talk to serious issues like bullying and teen suicide, San Juan Community Theatre’s new Playwrights “On the Fringe” showcases both a variety of themes and Island talents. “On the Fringe” is presented on the Whittier stage Friday and Saturday, Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth tacos this Friday
Written on January 21, 2014 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Matt Marinkovich has some information for you about the tacos this Friday and about the whole Fish for Teeth Program in general. Here he is with the story… Fish for Teeth will be selling fish tacos this Friday as we kick off our third year of fixing islanders’ teeth who could not otherwise afford dental Continue Reading
Free Audition Clinic January 27
Written on January 21, 2014 at 5:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Interested in learning more about how to audition for a play or musical? The ins and outs of “how to audition” for plays and musicals is the focus of a special clinic sponsored by San Juan Community Theatre Join us at PARC on Monday, January 27 at 6:30 p.m. Here are the details… The free Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 20, 2014 at 5:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sweet Rusty defines the word, “Serenity”. She’s a big gentle girl; about 4-years old. We think she is part Maine Coon, and part Torti. She’s very affectionate and has beautiful lady-like manners. She’d do great with an elderly person, or in a quiet household. She gets along well with other cats and would probably be Continue Reading
Mid-Winter Break School’s Out Camp
Written on January 20, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kids and Parents! Are you looking for a fun and convenient childcare option during mid-winter break? Island Rec will be offering a fun-filled day-camp for K-6th graders. Our staff is designing an enriching camp experience including fun games & activities, crafts, swimming, bowling, field trips, and lots more! School’s Out Camp will run Tuesday through Continue Reading
Trails Planning with Pizza!
Written on January 20, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islanders will have the opportunity to talk about trails and enjoy freshly baked pizza during a Mitchell Hill and Westcott Bay Trails Workshop scheduled 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday January 22 at the Mullis Senior Center. San Juan Island National Historical Park is in the process of drafting a Development Concept Plan for Continue Reading
CenturyLink Bill Credits
Written on January 20, 2014 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from CenturyLink about bill credits for the interruption in service from the broken optical cable last fall… As a customer-focused company, CenturyLink has issued bill credits to impacted customers on the islands. Unfortunately, in order to ensure that each customer received the proper credits, it took a little longer to process the Continue Reading
Salish Sea Early Music Festival
Written on January 19, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
We touched on this last week, but here is some more detailed information about this coming Wednesday’s performance at the Grange: Louis XV The Elegant, Florid Melody of the Rococo in France featuring: • Jeffery Cohan – baroque flute • John Lenti – theorbo & baroque guitar Experience the transformation through which musical taste evolved Continue Reading
Good News for Sports Fans
Written on January 17, 2014 at 5:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District is excited to announce that an agreement has been reached with Friday Harbor Athletic Association’s newly formed Friday Harbor Fields Board to amend an existing lease for the development of the community fields located on Carter Street. At a special school board meeting on Friday, January 17th, 2014 the San Continue Reading
Hard Drive Cafe
Written on January 17, 2014 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Under new management, the place formerly known as The Menu Bar inside The Computer Place at 327 Argyle… As of January 6th it is now The Hard Drive Cafe and has new Co-Managers: Debi Taylor, who you may know from Vinnie’s (yes, she still works at Vinnie’s) and Todd Nasman who you may know from Continue Reading
Whale & Wildlife Update
Written on January 17, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
You know Chef Hobbes from all the awesome recipes he shares with Update readers – well you may also know that he runs San Juan Island Whale & Wildlife Tours & Water Taxi Services. Today is the first of hopefully many weekly updates from Captain Hobbes on what’s going on with the marine wildlife around Continue Reading
FHFF Double Feature on Tuesday
Written on January 17, 2014 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival’s Tuesday movie series at the grange is showing not one, but TWO movies this coming Tuesday. Here’s the FHFF with more… “The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom“ (55 minutes). Filmmaker Lucy Walker set out to make “a visual haiku about cherry blossoms” in Japan, but changed her plans radically following Continue Reading
Playwrights “On the Fringe”
Written on January 17, 2014 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Think “anything goes” — well, almost anything in this new creation that takes out the judging of past island playwrights festivals and offers new opportunities for writers of all ages. “We want more writers doing what they like to do,” said coordinator Julie Laidlaw. Julie’s strategy paid off, with submissions of 14 short plays and Continue Reading
What’s the Small Town Survey all about, anyway?
Written on January 22, 2014 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Well, it’s really not about anything actually. Other than, just a chance for you to have your thoughts heard and to see what your neighbors think about whatever happens to be the question of the week. It all began a few weeks ago, when I was walking into town and I approached a woman on Continue Reading
Mentors Wanted
Written on January 22, 2014 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Maude Cumming from the School District office sends over this notice… The second semester FHHS Community Service-Learning Class will begin January 28th. This class utilizes committed adult mentors who will guide students through the completion of a service project related to community improvement – both locally and globally. This is a great opportunity for a Continue Reading
The Know-Your-Island-Walk Series is Back!
Written on January 21, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once again, the San Juan Island Trails Committee brings you this very popular series of hikes to help you get out and get acquainted with the wonderful island we call home. The first one for 2014 happens this coming Saturday, January 25 from 1:00 – 4:00 at American Camp. Here’s the Trails Committee with more… Continue Reading
Playwrights “On the Fringe” Opens January 24
Written on January 21, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
From the hilarity of a happy hour where the bar patrons speak only in bumper sticker talk to serious issues like bullying and teen suicide, San Juan Community Theatre’s new Playwrights “On the Fringe” showcases both a variety of themes and Island talents. “On the Fringe” is presented on the Whittier stage Friday and Saturday, Continue Reading
Fish for Teeth tacos this Friday
Written on January 21, 2014 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Matt Marinkovich has some information for you about the tacos this Friday and about the whole Fish for Teeth Program in general. Here he is with the story… Fish for Teeth will be selling fish tacos this Friday as we kick off our third year of fixing islanders’ teeth who could not otherwise afford dental Continue Reading
Free Audition Clinic January 27
Written on January 21, 2014 at 5:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Interested in learning more about how to audition for a play or musical? The ins and outs of “how to audition” for plays and musicals is the focus of a special clinic sponsored by San Juan Community Theatre Join us at PARC on Monday, January 27 at 6:30 p.m. Here are the details… The free Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 20, 2014 at 5:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Sweet Rusty defines the word, “Serenity”. She’s a big gentle girl; about 4-years old. We think she is part Maine Coon, and part Torti. She’s very affectionate and has beautiful lady-like manners. She’d do great with an elderly person, or in a quiet household. She gets along well with other cats and would probably be Continue Reading
Mid-Winter Break School’s Out Camp
Written on January 20, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kids and Parents! Are you looking for a fun and convenient childcare option during mid-winter break? Island Rec will be offering a fun-filled day-camp for K-6th graders. Our staff is designing an enriching camp experience including fun games & activities, crafts, swimming, bowling, field trips, and lots more! School’s Out Camp will run Tuesday through Continue Reading
Trails Planning with Pizza!
Written on January 20, 2014 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Islanders will have the opportunity to talk about trails and enjoy freshly baked pizza during a Mitchell Hill and Westcott Bay Trails Workshop scheduled 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday January 22 at the Mullis Senior Center. San Juan Island National Historical Park is in the process of drafting a Development Concept Plan for Continue Reading
CenturyLink Bill Credits
Written on January 20, 2014 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from CenturyLink about bill credits for the interruption in service from the broken optical cable last fall… As a customer-focused company, CenturyLink has issued bill credits to impacted customers on the islands. Unfortunately, in order to ensure that each customer received the proper credits, it took a little longer to process the Continue Reading
Salish Sea Early Music Festival
Written on January 19, 2014 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
We touched on this last week, but here is some more detailed information about this coming Wednesday’s performance at the Grange: Louis XV The Elegant, Florid Melody of the Rococo in France featuring: • Jeffery Cohan – baroque flute • John Lenti – theorbo & baroque guitar Experience the transformation through which musical taste evolved Continue Reading
Good News for Sports Fans
Written on January 17, 2014 at 5:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District is excited to announce that an agreement has been reached with Friday Harbor Athletic Association’s newly formed Friday Harbor Fields Board to amend an existing lease for the development of the community fields located on Carter Street. At a special school board meeting on Friday, January 17th, 2014 the San Continue Reading
Hard Drive Cafe
Written on January 17, 2014 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Under new management, the place formerly known as The Menu Bar inside The Computer Place at 327 Argyle… As of January 6th it is now The Hard Drive Cafe and has new Co-Managers: Debi Taylor, who you may know from Vinnie’s (yes, she still works at Vinnie’s) and Todd Nasman who you may know from Continue Reading
Whale & Wildlife Update
Written on January 17, 2014 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
You know Chef Hobbes from all the awesome recipes he shares with Update readers – well you may also know that he runs San Juan Island Whale & Wildlife Tours & Water Taxi Services. Today is the first of hopefully many weekly updates from Captain Hobbes on what’s going on with the marine wildlife around Continue Reading
FHFF Double Feature on Tuesday
Written on January 17, 2014 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Film Festival’s Tuesday movie series at the grange is showing not one, but TWO movies this coming Tuesday. Here’s the FHFF with more… “The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom“ (55 minutes). Filmmaker Lucy Walker set out to make “a visual haiku about cherry blossoms” in Japan, but changed her plans radically following Continue Reading
Playwrights “On the Fringe”
Written on January 17, 2014 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Think “anything goes” — well, almost anything in this new creation that takes out the judging of past island playwrights festivals and offers new opportunities for writers of all ages. “We want more writers doing what they like to do,” said coordinator Julie Laidlaw. Julie’s strategy paid off, with submissions of 14 short plays and Continue Reading