Topic: Around Here
Film Festival Starts Tomorrow
Written on October 10, 2013 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The first ever Friday Harbor Film Festival – it starts tomorrow. You may wonder: “Why have a documentary film festival here on San Juan Island?” Here are some answers: To give islanders and guests the opportunity to see a variety of interesting and important films To highlight films that have an island connection To present Continue Reading
Soroptimists Will Give $10,500 in Awards and Scholarships
Written on October 10, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fall is awards season for the Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor. Local women are encouraged to apply for the Women’s Opportunity Award, the Violet Richardson Award, the Ruby Award and the Fellowship Award. Here’s some background information on each award, as well as the upcoming application deadlines. Please pass on this information to qualified candidates Continue Reading
Praise for SJCT’s Met Opera Broadcast
Written on October 10, 2013 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Terilyn Brown was at last week’s Eugene Onegin show at the San Juan Community Theater and has this to say about it: Have to gush …. Sunday we saw the second of the televised in HD Met Opera broadcasts, “Eugene Onegin.” WOW. If you’re not attending you are missing a fabulous treat. These are not Continue Reading
New Red Cross Executive Director
Written on October 10, 2013 at 5:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Stamper has been named Executive Director of The Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross as of September 30, 2013. The Islands Chapter serves Whidbey, Fidalgo and the San Juan Islands and a small section of La Conner. The Chapter’s main office is in Anacortes at 2900 T Avenue (or PO Box 249) with Continue Reading
Trivia Cancelled
Written on October 9, 2013 at 12:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Rumor Mill sends this note… Could you please help us get the word out that we have to cancel this week’s trivia due to a family emergency? Thanks, Oren & Peggy
Saturday at the Rumor Mill
Written on October 9, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This looks like some good times right here – Kate Schuman writes to let us know what’s happening at the Rumor Mill this week. Check it out… Hi Tim! Nashville songwriter Bernie Nelson, longtime friend and former bandmate of Tom (Henry) Doenges’, is coming to Friday Harbor this weekend. We’ve put together an evening of Continue Reading
Toybox Now All-Women Owned and Staffed
Written on October 9, 2013 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Toybox, San Juan Island’s toy store since 1993, is pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members: Jade Cooper-Yockers and Sabrina Helton. Owner Nancy Buechner moved to San Juan Island in the 90’s and saw that there was a great need for a store selling quality toys and supplies for all ages. Continue Reading
Nana’s Holiday House
Written on October 9, 2013 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jeanine Earnhart sends this note over for this holiday season… Christmas Elves Needed – This Christmas, there will be a store open for the month of December only. The name of the store is Nana’s Holiday House and will provide a place for “kids only” to do their Christmas shopping. All of the items will be Continue Reading
From the Update Mailbox
Written on October 9, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an email that popped in the other day… Charlie, is this thing still around? Hi Tim , I saw a picture of a wrecking ball posted in the San Juan Island Update by Ian Byington on June 8, 2009 with a for sale sign on it apparently owned by Charlie Beacham. Wondering if its Continue Reading
Fall Beginnings for Local Boaters
Written on October 8, 2013 at 6:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an update from FH Sailing Club submitted by Ron DiCristina: San Juan Island’s Friday Harbor Sailing Club has had a busy summer with sailboat races, Mitchell Bay BBQ’s and numerous member cruises. Autumn is time to gather once again for indoor events, prepare for the big Round the County Race and other fall/winter boating Continue Reading
The Best Salmon Melt Ever
Written on October 8, 2013 at 6:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chef Hobbes brings you a great sandwich idea this time. Makin’ me hungry! This is a brilliant way to use up leftover salmon and have a nutritious, killer sandwich for lunch or dinner! Recipe for 4 sandwiches: About a 1/2 pound cold cooked salmon 1/2 red onion very finely diced 1 stalk celery very finely Continue Reading
Here Be Whales!
Written on October 8, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once again, Captain Jim Maya of Maya’s Westside Whalewatch Charters has some great photos to share. Just the other day he was out on the west side and saw our Resident Orcas heading south, and 5 Humpbacks heading north. Here are a couple of the photos he shared. Thanks Jim!
Odlin Park Planting Party
Written on October 8, 2013 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Odlin Park Volunteer Planting Party Provides Fall Fun for Everyone! The San Juan County Parks Department invites Islanders to a join a Planting Party at Lopez Island’s Odlin County Park on October 26 and 27. It’s an opportunity to see the Park’s new features, spend time with friends, enjoy the outdoors, eat well. . . Continue Reading
EMS Welcomes Clayton Banry
Written on October 8, 2013 at 5:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
I just heard that Friday Harbor grad, Clayton Banry is now working for San Juan Island EMS & MedEvac. Here’s the official announcement from the EMS website: EMS is proud to welcome Clayton Banry as our newest Operations Assistant. Clayton graduated from Friday Harbor High School and has served the community in many ways including Continue Reading
Volunteers Needed for Hospital Trail Workparty
Written on October 7, 2013 at 12:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Hospital Trail is almost complete! They need volunteers to complete gravel laying on cleared paths and bench site areas. Also, “Weeders” are needed to clear grass, etc., from already-laid gravel. Please join the Trails Committee on Saturday Oct. 12 & 19th at 9 am. Meet by the rock pile near hospital parking lot. Please bring Continue Reading
Film Festival Starts Tomorrow
Written on October 10, 2013 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The first ever Friday Harbor Film Festival – it starts tomorrow. You may wonder: “Why have a documentary film festival here on San Juan Island?” Here are some answers: To give islanders and guests the opportunity to see a variety of interesting and important films To highlight films that have an island connection To present Continue Reading
Soroptimists Will Give $10,500 in Awards and Scholarships
Written on October 10, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Fall is awards season for the Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor. Local women are encouraged to apply for the Women’s Opportunity Award, the Violet Richardson Award, the Ruby Award and the Fellowship Award. Here’s some background information on each award, as well as the upcoming application deadlines. Please pass on this information to qualified candidates Continue Reading
Praise for SJCT’s Met Opera Broadcast
Written on October 10, 2013 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Terilyn Brown was at last week’s Eugene Onegin show at the San Juan Community Theater and has this to say about it: Have to gush …. Sunday we saw the second of the televised in HD Met Opera broadcasts, “Eugene Onegin.” WOW. If you’re not attending you are missing a fabulous treat. These are not Continue Reading
New Red Cross Executive Director
Written on October 10, 2013 at 5:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mike Stamper has been named Executive Director of The Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross as of September 30, 2013. The Islands Chapter serves Whidbey, Fidalgo and the San Juan Islands and a small section of La Conner. The Chapter’s main office is in Anacortes at 2900 T Avenue (or PO Box 249) with Continue Reading
Trivia Cancelled
Written on October 9, 2013 at 12:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Rumor Mill sends this note… Could you please help us get the word out that we have to cancel this week’s trivia due to a family emergency? Thanks, Oren & Peggy
Saturday at the Rumor Mill
Written on October 9, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
This looks like some good times right here – Kate Schuman writes to let us know what’s happening at the Rumor Mill this week. Check it out… Hi Tim! Nashville songwriter Bernie Nelson, longtime friend and former bandmate of Tom (Henry) Doenges’, is coming to Friday Harbor this weekend. We’ve put together an evening of Continue Reading
Toybox Now All-Women Owned and Staffed
Written on October 9, 2013 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Toybox, San Juan Island’s toy store since 1993, is pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members: Jade Cooper-Yockers and Sabrina Helton. Owner Nancy Buechner moved to San Juan Island in the 90’s and saw that there was a great need for a store selling quality toys and supplies for all ages. Continue Reading
Nana’s Holiday House
Written on October 9, 2013 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jeanine Earnhart sends this note over for this holiday season… Christmas Elves Needed – This Christmas, there will be a store open for the month of December only. The name of the store is Nana’s Holiday House and will provide a place for “kids only” to do their Christmas shopping. All of the items will be Continue Reading
From the Update Mailbox
Written on October 9, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an email that popped in the other day… Charlie, is this thing still around? Hi Tim , I saw a picture of a wrecking ball posted in the San Juan Island Update by Ian Byington on June 8, 2009 with a for sale sign on it apparently owned by Charlie Beacham. Wondering if its Continue Reading
Fall Beginnings for Local Boaters
Written on October 8, 2013 at 6:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an update from FH Sailing Club submitted by Ron DiCristina: San Juan Island’s Friday Harbor Sailing Club has had a busy summer with sailboat races, Mitchell Bay BBQ’s and numerous member cruises. Autumn is time to gather once again for indoor events, prepare for the big Round the County Race and other fall/winter boating Continue Reading
The Best Salmon Melt Ever
Written on October 8, 2013 at 6:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chef Hobbes brings you a great sandwich idea this time. Makin’ me hungry! This is a brilliant way to use up leftover salmon and have a nutritious, killer sandwich for lunch or dinner! Recipe for 4 sandwiches: About a 1/2 pound cold cooked salmon 1/2 red onion very finely diced 1 stalk celery very finely Continue Reading
Here Be Whales!
Written on October 8, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once again, Captain Jim Maya of Maya’s Westside Whalewatch Charters has some great photos to share. Just the other day he was out on the west side and saw our Resident Orcas heading south, and 5 Humpbacks heading north. Here are a couple of the photos he shared. Thanks Jim!
Odlin Park Planting Party
Written on October 8, 2013 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Odlin Park Volunteer Planting Party Provides Fall Fun for Everyone! The San Juan County Parks Department invites Islanders to a join a Planting Party at Lopez Island’s Odlin County Park on October 26 and 27. It’s an opportunity to see the Park’s new features, spend time with friends, enjoy the outdoors, eat well. . . Continue Reading
EMS Welcomes Clayton Banry
Written on October 8, 2013 at 5:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
I just heard that Friday Harbor grad, Clayton Banry is now working for San Juan Island EMS & MedEvac. Here’s the official announcement from the EMS website: EMS is proud to welcome Clayton Banry as our newest Operations Assistant. Clayton graduated from Friday Harbor High School and has served the community in many ways including Continue Reading
Volunteers Needed for Hospital Trail Workparty
Written on October 7, 2013 at 12:55 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Hospital Trail is almost complete! They need volunteers to complete gravel laying on cleared paths and bench site areas. Also, “Weeders” are needed to clear grass, etc., from already-laid gravel. Please join the Trails Committee on Saturday Oct. 12 & 19th at 9 am. Meet by the rock pile near hospital parking lot. Please bring Continue Reading