Topic: Around Here
Singer/Guitarist Concocts Own Brand of Blues
Written on November 5, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
He’s toured, recorded and performed with some of the top names in music, including BB King, Taj Mahal and the Dave Matthews Band. At the same time, he’s managed to carve out his own niche in blues. Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Corey Harris shares his unique musicianship during a concert at San Juan Community Theatre Continue Reading
A Letter from Howard and Rebecca
Written on November 5, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Howard and Rebecca have sent this letter to share with you: We, the owners of “Howard’s Sell It Again” Howard Crowell and Rebecca Hughes are sad and sorry to announce that we will be closing the store at the end of December at our current location of First & Spring Streets. Our consignment boutique sub-let Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on November 5, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet this beautiful girl Missy! She is a 10 year old tabby patch with the most mesmerizing green eyes. She gets along well with the other cats but mostly just stays to herself. She loves when our volunteer s come in to visit her and will never turn down a chance to be loved on. Continue Reading
Yesterday and Tomorrow
Written on November 4, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
I was invited along with some other members of our local media to a preview presentation at the San Juan Historical Society last week. There, we got to meet with Kevin Loftus, Don Nixon, Fred Yockers, Mary Jean Cahail and Romona Jones. They are in the process of putting together a Museum of History and Continue Reading
Salmon Pot Pie
Written on November 4, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chef Hobbes offers up this great sounding salmon pie recipe for you to try out… This is an awesome fish pie. Not really a pot pie because it only has a top crust, but you can make it with a bottom if you like. The crust is puff pastry which you can make or use Continue Reading
Open House & Annual Sale at Griffin Bay Books
Written on November 4, 2013 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Anniversary Open House on Saturday, November 9, 10:00 am—6:00 pm 20% off on all books in the store It’s November and time for Griffin Bay Bookstore’s annual Open House and Sale. Bookstore owner Laura Norris and her team are celebrating 34 years of bookselling on Saturday, November 9, 10:00 am—6:00 pm with a storewide sale Continue Reading
Yappy Hour at SJI Cheese!
Written on November 4, 2013 at 5:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor presents “Yappy Hour” at San Juan Island Cheese, 155 Nichols Street. Stop by and enjoy a glass of wine or your favorite beverage and some delicious appetizers – a generous portion of your bill will be donated to the animal shelter. Raffle Prizes too! Thursday, November 7, 5:00 Continue Reading
Blogging Enriches Lives
Written on November 3, 2013 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
They Are Not Alone… This story was suggested by Val Curtis of Bonbon Break and let’s see if I got it straight… A woman named Robyn posted a story on her blog about a scary evening involving her young son’s anaphylactic reaction to hazelnuts which went viral all the way to MSN which is how Continue Reading
Bake Sale for Flutes!
Written on November 1, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have seen Michael Hoeller and Sam Stewart at Marketplace on Wednesday afternoon. As part of their Community Projects class, they decided to raise funds to purchase two beginner flutes for the high school band program. If you missed that but you would like to help out – don’t fret! They will also be selling baked Continue Reading
Home Trust Annual Meeting
Written on November 1, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 12th Annual Meeting of the San Juan Community Home Trust will feature affordable housing advocate Greg Winter, speaking on “Local and regional housing affordability strategies – examples from Whatcom and Skagit Counties.” Greg Winter is Director of the Whatcom Homeless Service Center at the Opportunity Council in Bellingham, and Chair of the Whatcom County Continue Reading
Veterans’ Day Assembly at FHES
Written on November 1, 2013 at 5:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
All San Juan Island veterans and community members are cordially invited to attend Friday Harbor Elementary School‘s Veterans’ Day Assembly on Friday, November 8 at 8:30 AM. The very special assembly, an annual event at FHES, will be hosted by sixth graders Jordan Lawson, Jaden Jones and Weston Swirtz. This year’s guest speaker will be Continue Reading
Island Stage Left Presents Other Desert Cities
Written on October 31, 2013 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
We are thrilled to announce our fall play, “Other Desert Cities” by Jon Robin Baitz, opening at the SJ County Fairgrounds on Friday Nov 15th and playing Thursdays – Sundays for the rest of the run through Dec. 15th. (except for the week of Thanksgiving, it plays Wednesday instead of Thursday) Finalist for the Pulitzer Continue Reading
A Trio of HD Programs at SJCT November 1-4
Written on October 31, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
From an award-winning production of Frankenstein to an eclectic opera featuring a nose on the loose to acclaimed British actor Kenneth Branagh’s first Shakespeare performance in over a decade…San Juan Community Theatre’s new HD-live program is brimming with world class performances November 1, 3 and 4. On Friday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m., SJCT will Continue Reading
EDC to Present WordPress Workshop
Written on October 31, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a 2.5-hour workshop on the basics of building a website or blog using WordPress – an ideal platform for new businesses and organizations. The workshop will be held at the San Juan Island Library’s community room on Tuesday, November 12th, from 9-11:30 a.m. The course material Continue Reading
Herbicide to be Used to Benefit Rare Butterfly
Written on October 30, 2013 at 7:56 am, by Ian Byington
The National Park Service plans to apply herbicide to Canada thistle infesting critical habitat for the island marble butterfly at American Camp, an area of critical importance to the island marble butterfly, announced Superintendent Lee Taylor . The treatment will target 1.5 acres east of Pickett’s Lane and one acre south of the Redoubt Road. Continue Reading
Brass Highlights Chamber Music SJ Concert
Written on October 30, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chamber Music San Juan’s fall concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. takes a brass twist with special guests Brass Reflections. The Northwest quintet brings a versatile collection of classical standards, jazz and gospel to the Whittier stage. The group has performed concerts in Edmonds, Lynnwood, Shoreline, Seattle, Coupeville, Continue Reading
Singer/Guitarist Concocts Own Brand of Blues
Written on November 5, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
He’s toured, recorded and performed with some of the top names in music, including BB King, Taj Mahal and the Dave Matthews Band. At the same time, he’s managed to carve out his own niche in blues. Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Corey Harris shares his unique musicianship during a concert at San Juan Community Theatre Continue Reading
A Letter from Howard and Rebecca
Written on November 5, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Howard and Rebecca have sent this letter to share with you: We, the owners of “Howard’s Sell It Again” Howard Crowell and Rebecca Hughes are sad and sorry to announce that we will be closing the store at the end of December at our current location of First & Spring Streets. Our consignment boutique sub-let Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on November 5, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet this beautiful girl Missy! She is a 10 year old tabby patch with the most mesmerizing green eyes. She gets along well with the other cats but mostly just stays to herself. She loves when our volunteer s come in to visit her and will never turn down a chance to be loved on. Continue Reading
Yesterday and Tomorrow
Written on November 4, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
I was invited along with some other members of our local media to a preview presentation at the San Juan Historical Society last week. There, we got to meet with Kevin Loftus, Don Nixon, Fred Yockers, Mary Jean Cahail and Romona Jones. They are in the process of putting together a Museum of History and Continue Reading
Salmon Pot Pie
Written on November 4, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chef Hobbes offers up this great sounding salmon pie recipe for you to try out… This is an awesome fish pie. Not really a pot pie because it only has a top crust, but you can make it with a bottom if you like. The crust is puff pastry which you can make or use Continue Reading
Open House & Annual Sale at Griffin Bay Books
Written on November 4, 2013 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Anniversary Open House on Saturday, November 9, 10:00 am—6:00 pm 20% off on all books in the store It’s November and time for Griffin Bay Bookstore’s annual Open House and Sale. Bookstore owner Laura Norris and her team are celebrating 34 years of bookselling on Saturday, November 9, 10:00 am—6:00 pm with a storewide sale Continue Reading
Yappy Hour at SJI Cheese!
Written on November 4, 2013 at 5:03 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor presents “Yappy Hour” at San Juan Island Cheese, 155 Nichols Street. Stop by and enjoy a glass of wine or your favorite beverage and some delicious appetizers – a generous portion of your bill will be donated to the animal shelter. Raffle Prizes too! Thursday, November 7, 5:00 Continue Reading
Blogging Enriches Lives
Written on November 3, 2013 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
They Are Not Alone… This story was suggested by Val Curtis of Bonbon Break and let’s see if I got it straight… A woman named Robyn posted a story on her blog about a scary evening involving her young son’s anaphylactic reaction to hazelnuts which went viral all the way to MSN which is how Continue Reading
Bake Sale for Flutes!
Written on November 1, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have seen Michael Hoeller and Sam Stewart at Marketplace on Wednesday afternoon. As part of their Community Projects class, they decided to raise funds to purchase two beginner flutes for the high school band program. If you missed that but you would like to help out – don’t fret! They will also be selling baked Continue Reading
Home Trust Annual Meeting
Written on November 1, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 12th Annual Meeting of the San Juan Community Home Trust will feature affordable housing advocate Greg Winter, speaking on “Local and regional housing affordability strategies – examples from Whatcom and Skagit Counties.” Greg Winter is Director of the Whatcom Homeless Service Center at the Opportunity Council in Bellingham, and Chair of the Whatcom County Continue Reading
Veterans’ Day Assembly at FHES
Written on November 1, 2013 at 5:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
All San Juan Island veterans and community members are cordially invited to attend Friday Harbor Elementary School‘s Veterans’ Day Assembly on Friday, November 8 at 8:30 AM. The very special assembly, an annual event at FHES, will be hosted by sixth graders Jordan Lawson, Jaden Jones and Weston Swirtz. This year’s guest speaker will be Continue Reading
Island Stage Left Presents Other Desert Cities
Written on October 31, 2013 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
We are thrilled to announce our fall play, “Other Desert Cities” by Jon Robin Baitz, opening at the SJ County Fairgrounds on Friday Nov 15th and playing Thursdays – Sundays for the rest of the run through Dec. 15th. (except for the week of Thanksgiving, it plays Wednesday instead of Thursday) Finalist for the Pulitzer Continue Reading
A Trio of HD Programs at SJCT November 1-4
Written on October 31, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
From an award-winning production of Frankenstein to an eclectic opera featuring a nose on the loose to acclaimed British actor Kenneth Branagh’s first Shakespeare performance in over a decade…San Juan Community Theatre’s new HD-live program is brimming with world class performances November 1, 3 and 4. On Friday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m., SJCT will Continue Reading
EDC to Present WordPress Workshop
Written on October 31, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a 2.5-hour workshop on the basics of building a website or blog using WordPress – an ideal platform for new businesses and organizations. The workshop will be held at the San Juan Island Library’s community room on Tuesday, November 12th, from 9-11:30 a.m. The course material Continue Reading
Herbicide to be Used to Benefit Rare Butterfly
Written on October 30, 2013 at 7:56 am, by Ian Byington
The National Park Service plans to apply herbicide to Canada thistle infesting critical habitat for the island marble butterfly at American Camp, an area of critical importance to the island marble butterfly, announced Superintendent Lee Taylor . The treatment will target 1.5 acres east of Pickett’s Lane and one acre south of the Redoubt Road. Continue Reading
Brass Highlights Chamber Music SJ Concert
Written on October 30, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chamber Music San Juan’s fall concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. takes a brass twist with special guests Brass Reflections. The Northwest quintet brings a versatile collection of classical standards, jazz and gospel to the Whittier stage. The group has performed concerts in Edmonds, Lynnwood, Shoreline, Seattle, Coupeville, Continue Reading