Topic: Around Here
DSHS Mobile CSO Coming to Eastsound
Written on October 16, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a message from DSHS: The WA State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Mobile Community Service Office is coming to Eastsound on October 29th & 30th. We would like to let the community know that we will be there to do application interviews for Food and Cash as well as yearly reviews, and Continue Reading
This is Our Town: Darleen Nixon
Written on October 15, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Darleen Nixon has been a glass artist since 1998. She works in both lampwork glass and fused glass media. She has studied with some of the leading glass artists in the United States, and is a member of the Glass Art Society and International Society of Glass Beadmakers. Click here to read more. ThisIsOurTown.com is a glimpse Continue Reading
Cheese Shop on the Blog
Written on October 15, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you see this post on Kenmore’s blog? A cool write up of our new local cheese shop. Check it out!
Pet of the Week
Written on October 15, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Rusty! This sweet and loving girl is about 3 years old. She came to the shelter as a stray in September and has adapted beautifully! She does well with the other cats and loves when people come in to visit her. She is a laid back kitty that just wants to find her forever Continue Reading
One MedEvac Membership Now Does It All
Written on October 15, 2013 at 5:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Air Ambulance’s MedEvac Membership is now recognized for reciprocity with the Association of Air Medical Membership Programs (AAMMP) for zero out-of-pocket billing. Simply put, San Juan County households will only need to have one membership to benefit from participating programs now including, Airlift Northwest, Air St. Lukes, Care Flight, Enloe FlightCare, Island Air Ambulance, Continue Reading
Waterfront Public Walkway
Written on October 14, 2013 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you know that a public waterfront walkway is being built down at the bottom of Spring Street? Someday it is hoped that you will be able to walk from the ferry landing or Cannery Landing all the way to the port docks along the waterfront. I ran into Roger Bennett over the weekend and Continue Reading
Halloween Party at San Juan Island Library
Written on October 14, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday, October 25 at 10:30 AM, the San Juan Island Library will host a Special Halloween Music Storytime with Maggie Gallivan and Friends. This FREE, family event is designed for children 0-6 years of age and their caregivers. It’s a great opportunity for youngsters to dress in costume, celebrate with friends, and to build early Continue Reading
Contra Dance Next Saturday
Written on October 14, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Saturday, October 19th, it’sthe 3rd Saturday Contra Dance – 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the SJI Grange Hall. From Seattle: Jay Finkelstein calling with Fresh Cider – fiddle, flute, melodeon and piano. No partners needed. All dances taught. No experience necessary. $10/person donation (students half price). Info, 378-3836.
Dodgeball Tournament
Written on October 14, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
First ever Island Rec Adult Dodgeball Tournament Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge! Come out for our first-ever adult Dodgeball tournament, Sunday October 27! 5-person teams will play in a round robin tournament. 1st & 2nd Place and Best Team Costume will be awarded prizes. A minimum of 6 teams must be registered by October Continue Reading
It Was a Huge Success
Written on October 14, 2013 at 5:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brickworks came alive last week with the 2013 Island Harvest Chili Cook-Off and Artstock Market! Thanks to the volunteers, chefs, participants, musicians, artists, and the weather for its huge success. Event goers tasted chili made by six local chefs; toasted homemade marshmallows; pressed apples; sipped beer, wine, and cider; perused the art market; and sat Continue Reading
Warming Communities… One Coat at a Time
Written on October 12, 2013 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Family Resource Center is collecting new or gently used coats in all sizes for free distribution to families in need throughout our community. Got a coat to donate? Donation Drop-off Days: Oct. 16 – 24, 2013 Please drop coats at the Family Resource Center, 476 Market Street, (across the street from Continue Reading
Griffinbay Author Event at Tops’l Sushi Bar
Written on October 12, 2013 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nicole Hardy Presents Her Memoir “Confessions of a Latter Day Virgin” at Tops’l Sushi Bar Sunday evening, October 20, 5:00 pm Don’t miss this special occasion, a book talk co-sponsored by Tops’l Sushi Bar and Griffin Bay Bookstore to be held at Tops’l Sushi Bar in honor of Nicole Hardy and her just-released memoir, Confessions Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on October 12, 2013 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ghosts Among Us! Saturday, Oct. 26, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, meet Robin Jacobson, local historian/ghost story enthusiast, and Sandy Strehlou, Friday Harbor historic preservation coordinator, for a walking tour of the town’s alleged haunted sites. Visit The Whale Museum, the County Courthouse, Serendipity Books and the old San Juan Inn (Windermere offices ) for plenty Continue Reading
Historic Elixirs: Shrubs, Switchels, & Bitters
Written on October 11, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Grange #966 continues its 2013 Fall Lecture Series with a program on Historic Elixirs: Shrubs, Switchels, & Bitters on Wednesday October 16, 2013 at the Grange Hall. The program begins at 7pm, preceded by a potluck at 6pm—all are welcome and encouraged to attend. What the heck is a switchel? Put seaweed Continue Reading
“Thank You” SJPSF!
Written on October 11, 2013 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a Thank You letter from FHHS Art Teacher Andrew Anderson… I wanted to thank the San Juan Public School Foundation for their generous donation to the Friday Harbor High School Art program. The money was used to purchase much needed art supplies, and thirty picture frames to display students’ work. The frames have allowed our Continue Reading
Lights on Afterschool!
Written on October 11, 2013 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
On October 17th Island Rec’s STAR Program will be participating in an event called Lights on Afterschool. While this is the first year STAR is participating, the first event took place nationwide in 2000. Lights On is a project by the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring all children have access to affordable, quality Continue Reading
DSHS Mobile CSO Coming to Eastsound
Written on October 16, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a message from DSHS: The WA State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Mobile Community Service Office is coming to Eastsound on October 29th & 30th. We would like to let the community know that we will be there to do application interviews for Food and Cash as well as yearly reviews, and Continue Reading
This is Our Town: Darleen Nixon
Written on October 15, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Darleen Nixon has been a glass artist since 1998. She works in both lampwork glass and fused glass media. She has studied with some of the leading glass artists in the United States, and is a member of the Glass Art Society and International Society of Glass Beadmakers. Click here to read more. ThisIsOurTown.com is a glimpse Continue Reading
Cheese Shop on the Blog
Written on October 15, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you see this post on Kenmore’s blog? A cool write up of our new local cheese shop. Check it out!
Pet of the Week
Written on October 15, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Meet Rusty! This sweet and loving girl is about 3 years old. She came to the shelter as a stray in September and has adapted beautifully! She does well with the other cats and loves when people come in to visit her. She is a laid back kitty that just wants to find her forever Continue Reading
One MedEvac Membership Now Does It All
Written on October 15, 2013 at 5:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Air Ambulance’s MedEvac Membership is now recognized for reciprocity with the Association of Air Medical Membership Programs (AAMMP) for zero out-of-pocket billing. Simply put, San Juan County households will only need to have one membership to benefit from participating programs now including, Airlift Northwest, Air St. Lukes, Care Flight, Enloe FlightCare, Island Air Ambulance, Continue Reading
Waterfront Public Walkway
Written on October 14, 2013 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you know that a public waterfront walkway is being built down at the bottom of Spring Street? Someday it is hoped that you will be able to walk from the ferry landing or Cannery Landing all the way to the port docks along the waterfront. I ran into Roger Bennett over the weekend and Continue Reading
Halloween Party at San Juan Island Library
Written on October 14, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday, October 25 at 10:30 AM, the San Juan Island Library will host a Special Halloween Music Storytime with Maggie Gallivan and Friends. This FREE, family event is designed for children 0-6 years of age and their caregivers. It’s a great opportunity for youngsters to dress in costume, celebrate with friends, and to build early Continue Reading
Contra Dance Next Saturday
Written on October 14, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Saturday, October 19th, it’sthe 3rd Saturday Contra Dance – 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the SJI Grange Hall. From Seattle: Jay Finkelstein calling with Fresh Cider – fiddle, flute, melodeon and piano. No partners needed. All dances taught. No experience necessary. $10/person donation (students half price). Info, 378-3836.
Dodgeball Tournament
Written on October 14, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
First ever Island Rec Adult Dodgeball Tournament Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge! Come out for our first-ever adult Dodgeball tournament, Sunday October 27! 5-person teams will play in a round robin tournament. 1st & 2nd Place and Best Team Costume will be awarded prizes. A minimum of 6 teams must be registered by October Continue Reading
It Was a Huge Success
Written on October 14, 2013 at 5:13 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brickworks came alive last week with the 2013 Island Harvest Chili Cook-Off and Artstock Market! Thanks to the volunteers, chefs, participants, musicians, artists, and the weather for its huge success. Event goers tasted chili made by six local chefs; toasted homemade marshmallows; pressed apples; sipped beer, wine, and cider; perused the art market; and sat Continue Reading
Warming Communities… One Coat at a Time
Written on October 12, 2013 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Family Resource Center is collecting new or gently used coats in all sizes for free distribution to families in need throughout our community. Got a coat to donate? Donation Drop-off Days: Oct. 16 – 24, 2013 Please drop coats at the Family Resource Center, 476 Market Street, (across the street from Continue Reading
Griffinbay Author Event at Tops’l Sushi Bar
Written on October 12, 2013 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nicole Hardy Presents Her Memoir “Confessions of a Latter Day Virgin” at Tops’l Sushi Bar Sunday evening, October 20, 5:00 pm Don’t miss this special occasion, a book talk co-sponsored by Tops’l Sushi Bar and Griffin Bay Bookstore to be held at Tops’l Sushi Bar in honor of Nicole Hardy and her just-released memoir, Confessions Continue Reading
Know Your Island Walk
Written on October 12, 2013 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Ghosts Among Us! Saturday, Oct. 26, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, meet Robin Jacobson, local historian/ghost story enthusiast, and Sandy Strehlou, Friday Harbor historic preservation coordinator, for a walking tour of the town’s alleged haunted sites. Visit The Whale Museum, the County Courthouse, Serendipity Books and the old San Juan Inn (Windermere offices ) for plenty Continue Reading
Historic Elixirs: Shrubs, Switchels, & Bitters
Written on October 11, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Grange #966 continues its 2013 Fall Lecture Series with a program on Historic Elixirs: Shrubs, Switchels, & Bitters on Wednesday October 16, 2013 at the Grange Hall. The program begins at 7pm, preceded by a potluck at 6pm—all are welcome and encouraged to attend. What the heck is a switchel? Put seaweed Continue Reading
“Thank You” SJPSF!
Written on October 11, 2013 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a Thank You letter from FHHS Art Teacher Andrew Anderson… I wanted to thank the San Juan Public School Foundation for their generous donation to the Friday Harbor High School Art program. The money was used to purchase much needed art supplies, and thirty picture frames to display students’ work. The frames have allowed our Continue Reading
Lights on Afterschool!
Written on October 11, 2013 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
On October 17th Island Rec’s STAR Program will be participating in an event called Lights on Afterschool. While this is the first year STAR is participating, the first event took place nationwide in 2000. Lights On is a project by the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring all children have access to affordable, quality Continue Reading