Topic: Around Here
Local Kids Make Good Video
Written on January 16, 2014 at 4:58 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Do you recognize any kids and landmarks in this video? I heard that this was done with the help of local kids to raise money for the public school’s art program. Way to go kids! Good looking vid! The band Kris Orlowski is one of the bands mentioned in yesterday’s post about the upcoming concert Continue Reading
Small Town Survey III
Written on January 16, 2014 at 1:04 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Note, this is not the Sunshine Alley Survey (in case you came to the Update looking for that). That survey can be found HERE. But for today’s Small Town Survey, just for fun we’re tossing this out there for you to chime in on it. Was talking about this in a conversation last week and Continue Reading
Special School District Meeting
Written on January 16, 2014 at 12:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from Maude over at the School District office… The San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 3:00 pm in the District Office. The purpose of the meeting is to review the lease between the San Juan Island School District and Continue Reading
Howard Homestead Barn Concert
Written on January 16, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s a concert here on San Juan featuring Seattle artists Motopony and Kris Orlowski. February 8th at 7pm Held at the Historic Howard Homestead Barn off of Cattle Point Rd. This Barn show is in celebration of Kris Orlowski’s Believer album, and the collaborative efforts of Motopony’s Daniel Blue’s co-direction of The Believer video. The Continue Reading
Downrigger Building Demolition
Written on January 15, 2014 at 5:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor’s insurance company recently concluded their analysis of the Spring Street Landing Building. The Port Commission unanimously voted to approve the Notice to Proceed on the demolition of the building, as soon as possible. The Port’s contractor, MEM Enterprises, is tentatively scheduled to begin demolition on Tuesday, Jan. 21st. This date Continue Reading
Roadway Signs Being Upgraded
Written on January 15, 2014 at 5:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Upgraded Traffic Signs Being Installed on San Juan Island In mid-January, San Juan County Public Works will begin installing new Regulatory and Warning signs on San Juan Island’s county roads. Regulatory signs include Stop, Yield, and Speed Limit signs. Warning signs include Turn/Curve, Pedestrian Warning, School Bus Stop Ahead, and Chevron signs. Why do we Continue Reading
Sunshine Alley Urban Design Project
Written on January 15, 2014 at 11:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here is some news from the Town of Friday Harbor’s Website. The Town would like your input on this. Please check out the survey when you have some time and try to complete it within the next week if you can. Lots of questions there, but your input is vital to the success of this Continue Reading
Alice! Alice! and Alice!
Written on January 15, 2014 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School Drama Group Presents: Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland A play in two acts by Anne Coulter Martens Directed by Jane Maxwell Campbell Alice! Alice! And Alice! When The Friday Harbor High School Drama Group brings this slightly more cartoon-like version of the adventures of Alice and the looking glass to the Continue Reading
It’s all happening at the library, this week…
Written on January 15, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
First, it’s “Literary Salon with Laurie Orton” – Better than a book club, it’s a chance to talk with friends old and new about books and authors, themes and ideas. Join us for refreshments and refreshing talk! Thursday, January 16th, at 7pm ++++++++++ Then, “Moving with Intention Pays Off!” with Mariya Masters. Learn and practice Continue Reading
Early Music at the Grange
Written on January 14, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
This note just came in from Jeffery Cohen who will be performing next week at the grange… Dear Friends, Please join us very soon on Wednesday evening, January 22 when works from the reign of Louis XV (yes, the fifteenth this time) and our first of four 2014 Salish Sea Early Music Festival programs will Continue Reading
Flood Insurance in the San Juans
Written on January 14, 2014 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Most of the waterfront home owners in the County went through the process of determining if flood insurance is a necessity for their property when they purchased or refinanced. As you may be aware, the majority of our waterfront properties are designated as being in the flood plain as determined by the current Federal Emergency Continue Reading
The Native Plant Sale is Taking Orders
Written on January 14, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
With the New Year rolled over and the seed catalogues arriving daily in the mailboxes, gardeners are making their to do list for the perfect dream garden. The Master Gardeners of San Juan County have a suggestion: The Annual Native Plant Sale. Nothing is better for the garden, for your environment and the community, or Continue Reading
Engagement Announcement
Written on January 13, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Melissa Markel and Blake Guard are elated to announce their engagement. Melissa is the daughter of Marc and Mimi Markel of Houston, Texas and Blake is the son of Rex and Lisa Guard of Friday Harbor, Washington. Both Melissa and Blake recently graduated with Masters degrees in Biomedical Sciences. Melissa is currently in her first Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 13, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Charlie! He’s only been at the shelter a couple of months, but he has completely won our hearts with his goofy, friendly ways. He’s about 7 years old, but still thinks he’s a kitten and loves to play! He’s extremely affectionate and clearly just wants to be near people. He’d love to meet you Continue Reading
Get to Know Soroptimists Luncheon
Written on January 13, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor…the heart of the community Come get to know us and learn how we create “best for women” in our community…perhaps you will wish to become a member. There is no cost for the luncheon (Downrigger’s famous Chicken Gorgonzola Salad) Please indicate if you prefer a vegetarian salad Saturday, January 18, Continue Reading
Contra Dance
Written on January 13, 2014 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
3rd Saturday Grange Dance, Contra – 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the SJI Grange Hall. Tom and Amy Wimmer from Seattle calling with The Guys: Steve Blum-Anderson and Jay Finkelstein on fiddle and guitar. No partners needed. All dances taught. No experience necessary. $10/person donation (students half price). For more information, call 378-3836.
Local Kids Make Good Video
Written on January 16, 2014 at 4:58 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Do you recognize any kids and landmarks in this video? I heard that this was done with the help of local kids to raise money for the public school’s art program. Way to go kids! Good looking vid! The band Kris Orlowski is one of the bands mentioned in yesterday’s post about the upcoming concert Continue Reading
Small Town Survey III
Written on January 16, 2014 at 1:04 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Note, this is not the Sunshine Alley Survey (in case you came to the Update looking for that). That survey can be found HERE. But for today’s Small Town Survey, just for fun we’re tossing this out there for you to chime in on it. Was talking about this in a conversation last week and Continue Reading
Special School District Meeting
Written on January 16, 2014 at 12:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from Maude over at the School District office… The San Juan Island School District Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 3:00 pm in the District Office. The purpose of the meeting is to review the lease between the San Juan Island School District and Continue Reading
Howard Homestead Barn Concert
Written on January 16, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s a concert here on San Juan featuring Seattle artists Motopony and Kris Orlowski. February 8th at 7pm Held at the Historic Howard Homestead Barn off of Cattle Point Rd. This Barn show is in celebration of Kris Orlowski’s Believer album, and the collaborative efforts of Motopony’s Daniel Blue’s co-direction of The Believer video. The Continue Reading
Downrigger Building Demolition
Written on January 15, 2014 at 5:44 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Port of Friday Harbor’s insurance company recently concluded their analysis of the Spring Street Landing Building. The Port Commission unanimously voted to approve the Notice to Proceed on the demolition of the building, as soon as possible. The Port’s contractor, MEM Enterprises, is tentatively scheduled to begin demolition on Tuesday, Jan. 21st. This date Continue Reading
Roadway Signs Being Upgraded
Written on January 15, 2014 at 5:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Upgraded Traffic Signs Being Installed on San Juan Island In mid-January, San Juan County Public Works will begin installing new Regulatory and Warning signs on San Juan Island’s county roads. Regulatory signs include Stop, Yield, and Speed Limit signs. Warning signs include Turn/Curve, Pedestrian Warning, School Bus Stop Ahead, and Chevron signs. Why do we Continue Reading
Sunshine Alley Urban Design Project
Written on January 15, 2014 at 11:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here is some news from the Town of Friday Harbor’s Website. The Town would like your input on this. Please check out the survey when you have some time and try to complete it within the next week if you can. Lots of questions there, but your input is vital to the success of this Continue Reading
Alice! Alice! and Alice!
Written on January 15, 2014 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School Drama Group Presents: Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland A play in two acts by Anne Coulter Martens Directed by Jane Maxwell Campbell Alice! Alice! And Alice! When The Friday Harbor High School Drama Group brings this slightly more cartoon-like version of the adventures of Alice and the looking glass to the Continue Reading
It’s all happening at the library, this week…
Written on January 15, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
First, it’s “Literary Salon with Laurie Orton” – Better than a book club, it’s a chance to talk with friends old and new about books and authors, themes and ideas. Join us for refreshments and refreshing talk! Thursday, January 16th, at 7pm ++++++++++ Then, “Moving with Intention Pays Off!” with Mariya Masters. Learn and practice Continue Reading
Early Music at the Grange
Written on January 14, 2014 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
This note just came in from Jeffery Cohen who will be performing next week at the grange… Dear Friends, Please join us very soon on Wednesday evening, January 22 when works from the reign of Louis XV (yes, the fifteenth this time) and our first of four 2014 Salish Sea Early Music Festival programs will Continue Reading
Flood Insurance in the San Juans
Written on January 14, 2014 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
Most of the waterfront home owners in the County went through the process of determining if flood insurance is a necessity for their property when they purchased or refinanced. As you may be aware, the majority of our waterfront properties are designated as being in the flood plain as determined by the current Federal Emergency Continue Reading
The Native Plant Sale is Taking Orders
Written on January 14, 2014 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
With the New Year rolled over and the seed catalogues arriving daily in the mailboxes, gardeners are making their to do list for the perfect dream garden. The Master Gardeners of San Juan County have a suggestion: The Annual Native Plant Sale. Nothing is better for the garden, for your environment and the community, or Continue Reading
Engagement Announcement
Written on January 13, 2014 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Melissa Markel and Blake Guard are elated to announce their engagement. Melissa is the daughter of Marc and Mimi Markel of Houston, Texas and Blake is the son of Rex and Lisa Guard of Friday Harbor, Washington. Both Melissa and Blake recently graduated with Masters degrees in Biomedical Sciences. Melissa is currently in her first Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on January 13, 2014 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Charlie! He’s only been at the shelter a couple of months, but he has completely won our hearts with his goofy, friendly ways. He’s about 7 years old, but still thinks he’s a kitten and loves to play! He’s extremely affectionate and clearly just wants to be near people. He’d love to meet you Continue Reading
Get to Know Soroptimists Luncheon
Written on January 13, 2014 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor…the heart of the community Come get to know us and learn how we create “best for women” in our community…perhaps you will wish to become a member. There is no cost for the luncheon (Downrigger’s famous Chicken Gorgonzola Salad) Please indicate if you prefer a vegetarian salad Saturday, January 18, Continue Reading
Contra Dance
Written on January 13, 2014 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
3rd Saturday Grange Dance, Contra – 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the SJI Grange Hall. Tom and Amy Wimmer from Seattle calling with The Guys: Steve Blum-Anderson and Jay Finkelstein on fiddle and guitar. No partners needed. All dances taught. No experience necessary. $10/person donation (students half price). For more information, call 378-3836.