Topic: Around Here
American Sign Language Class for Kids
Written on October 3, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It is not too late to enroll your child in the on-island ASL class that begins this Thursday, October 3rd, 3:30pm in the Science Room of Spring Street International School. Sessions begin this Thursday for children ages 7-10. These classes are free and offer a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to language exploration and cultural awareness. Continue Reading
Food for Thought is Back
Written on October 3, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yippee! It’s time for the first Community Dinner of the 2013-14 School Year! Chef Andy has created another great menu for everyone to enjoy on Wednesday, October 9th 5:30-7:30 in the High School Commons. Click on the graphic at right to see what’s on the menu!
SVC Seeks Nominations for Champions of Diversity Awards
Written on October 3, 2013 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College (SVC) is currently seeking nominations of 10th through 12th grade students from Skagit, Island, and San Juan county high schools who contribute to diversity and community service on their campuses and in their communities. The students will be honored at the Champions of Diversity Awards ceremony on Wednesday, December 4th in McIntyre Continue Reading
A Different Twist on ArtStock This Year
Written on October 3, 2013 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Artstock: A Different Twist Plus New Galleries and Artists for the 2013 Event. Artstock 2013 is happening Saturday, October 5, from 3:30-7:00pm, with a bit of a different twist. For the past five years, the first weekend in October, Artstock has been an event full of art, music and the fall harvest; with an Artists’ Continue Reading
LWV Election Forums Next Week
Written on October 2, 2013 at 8:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV-SJ) invites the public to candidate/position election forums: San Juan Island — Monday, Oct. 7 at the Brickworks on Nichols , Friday Harbor from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contested positions or seats Proposition 1-Charter Amendment Town of Friday Harbor Council Member #4 Port of Friday Harbor Continue Reading
Metropolitan Opera Arrives in Friday Harbor!
Written on October 2, 2013 at 7:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s new HD-live program features the Metropolitan Opera’s first production of the 2013-2014 season, Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, on Sunday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m. Thanks to new satellite, projection and sound systems, SJCT joins more than 1,900 theaters in 64 countries, recording the live transmissions via a satellite feed and then presenting them Continue Reading
School Phone-a-Thon Today and Tomorrow
Written on October 2, 2013 at 3:58 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Public Schools Foundation will hold its annual Phone-A-Thon on Wednesday, October 2nd, and Thursday October 3rd, from 4 to 8:00 pm. During this time, volunteer students, parents, faculty and members of the community will be calling to ask for your support. The Foundation is a group of volunteer parents, educators, business leaders, Continue Reading
Happy Birthday, San Juan County!
Written on October 2, 2013 at 10:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is Part II in our new monthly series of articles about the history of San Juan County. Written by Shaun Hubbard for the Historical Society… Our county will be 140 years old on October 31 (which may have something to do with a few ghostly courthouse experiences reported over the years). This county was Continue Reading
Free Willy, twenty years ago this year! What have we discovered, what have we learned, what’s left….
Written on October 2, 2013 at 4:32 am, by Ian Byington
Do you remember where you were, the first time you saw Free Willy? For me, it was in a movie theatre in Eugene, OR, with a packed house that screamed & cheered & clapped when Willy gets away at the end (see the poster at right, for spoiler). It was a football game where the Continue Reading
Former islander Joe Bongiorno’s new album – it’s out!
Written on October 2, 2013 at 4:24 am, by Ian Byington
When I first heard Joe Bongiorno‘s new release, The Flight of a Dream earlier this month, I knew that he had a winner on his hands. I’ve listened to it now maybe six million times…but that’s been a couple of weeks, so I had time. It’s great! (Click here to hear samples – you’ll get it!) Continue Reading
Kidz Cinema at FHFF
Written on October 2, 2013 at 3:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
As the time draws ever closer, more information about events at the Friday Harbor Film Festival is becoming available. Check out their latest announcement: Plan to come and have some fun, learn about making movies, telling stories with film and see some other kidz movies at the KIDZ CINEMA This is an exciting program of Continue Reading
Film Festival Just Around the Corner
Written on October 1, 2013 at 1:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Lynn Danaher, director of the Friday Harbor Film Festival has some more detailed information for you about the Film Festival. It’s starting next week! Check this out…. For a small town like Friday Harbor, WA to launch their inaugural Film Festival with such a high quality selection of films, is in and of itself is Continue Reading
Government Shutdown Forces Closure of San Juan Island National Historical Park
Written on October 1, 2013 at 12:10 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This press release just came in from Lee Taylor, Superintendent of San Juan Island NHP: Friday Harbor, WA – Because of the shutdown of the federal government caused by the lapse in appropriations, the National Park Service (NPS) has closed all 401 national parks, including San Juan Island National Historical Park. All visitor facilities including Continue Reading
Prepare Now For Wild Winds of October
Written on October 1, 2013 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dave Halloran of San Juan DEM sends over this bulletin to share with you… “O hushed October morning mild, Thy leaves have ripened to the fall Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild Should waste them all…” So wrote Robert Frost in his poem “October”. Recognizing vulnerability to October winds and potential for other natural disasters Continue Reading
Touch A Truck
Written on October 1, 2013 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
School’s out early on Friday, October 11th, and kids of all ages are invited to come out to the Elementary School playground to Touch A Truck! This FREE, all ages event offers an impressive line-up of specialized road machines for kids to explore – from emergency service vehicles to public works trucks, and more! It’s Continue Reading
Chipper Fest
Written on October 1, 2013 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley of San Juan Fire and Rescue sends over this note about Firewise Communities… The San Juan Island Firewise team would like to thank Harbor Rental for agreeing to participate in the first Chipper Fest program. The program is easy and straight forward, each of our San Juan Island Firewise Communities has the opportunity Continue Reading
American Sign Language Class for Kids
Written on October 3, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
It is not too late to enroll your child in the on-island ASL class that begins this Thursday, October 3rd, 3:30pm in the Science Room of Spring Street International School. Sessions begin this Thursday for children ages 7-10. These classes are free and offer a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to language exploration and cultural awareness. Continue Reading
Food for Thought is Back
Written on October 3, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yippee! It’s time for the first Community Dinner of the 2013-14 School Year! Chef Andy has created another great menu for everyone to enjoy on Wednesday, October 9th 5:30-7:30 in the High School Commons. Click on the graphic at right to see what’s on the menu!
SVC Seeks Nominations for Champions of Diversity Awards
Written on October 3, 2013 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Skagit Valley College (SVC) is currently seeking nominations of 10th through 12th grade students from Skagit, Island, and San Juan county high schools who contribute to diversity and community service on their campuses and in their communities. The students will be honored at the Champions of Diversity Awards ceremony on Wednesday, December 4th in McIntyre Continue Reading
A Different Twist on ArtStock This Year
Written on October 3, 2013 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
Artstock: A Different Twist Plus New Galleries and Artists for the 2013 Event. Artstock 2013 is happening Saturday, October 5, from 3:30-7:00pm, with a bit of a different twist. For the past five years, the first weekend in October, Artstock has been an event full of art, music and the fall harvest; with an Artists’ Continue Reading
LWV Election Forums Next Week
Written on October 2, 2013 at 8:06 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWV-SJ) invites the public to candidate/position election forums: San Juan Island — Monday, Oct. 7 at the Brickworks on Nichols , Friday Harbor from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contested positions or seats Proposition 1-Charter Amendment Town of Friday Harbor Council Member #4 Port of Friday Harbor Continue Reading
Metropolitan Opera Arrives in Friday Harbor!
Written on October 2, 2013 at 7:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Community Theatre’s new HD-live program features the Metropolitan Opera’s first production of the 2013-2014 season, Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, on Sunday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m. Thanks to new satellite, projection and sound systems, SJCT joins more than 1,900 theaters in 64 countries, recording the live transmissions via a satellite feed and then presenting them Continue Reading
School Phone-a-Thon Today and Tomorrow
Written on October 2, 2013 at 3:58 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Public Schools Foundation will hold its annual Phone-A-Thon on Wednesday, October 2nd, and Thursday October 3rd, from 4 to 8:00 pm. During this time, volunteer students, parents, faculty and members of the community will be calling to ask for your support. The Foundation is a group of volunteer parents, educators, business leaders, Continue Reading
Happy Birthday, San Juan County!
Written on October 2, 2013 at 10:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is Part II in our new monthly series of articles about the history of San Juan County. Written by Shaun Hubbard for the Historical Society… Our county will be 140 years old on October 31 (which may have something to do with a few ghostly courthouse experiences reported over the years). This county was Continue Reading
Free Willy, twenty years ago this year! What have we discovered, what have we learned, what’s left….
Written on October 2, 2013 at 4:32 am, by Ian Byington
Do you remember where you were, the first time you saw Free Willy? For me, it was in a movie theatre in Eugene, OR, with a packed house that screamed & cheered & clapped when Willy gets away at the end (see the poster at right, for spoiler). It was a football game where the Continue Reading
Former islander Joe Bongiorno’s new album – it’s out!
Written on October 2, 2013 at 4:24 am, by Ian Byington
When I first heard Joe Bongiorno‘s new release, The Flight of a Dream earlier this month, I knew that he had a winner on his hands. I’ve listened to it now maybe six million times…but that’s been a couple of weeks, so I had time. It’s great! (Click here to hear samples – you’ll get it!) Continue Reading
Kidz Cinema at FHFF
Written on October 2, 2013 at 3:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
As the time draws ever closer, more information about events at the Friday Harbor Film Festival is becoming available. Check out their latest announcement: Plan to come and have some fun, learn about making movies, telling stories with film and see some other kidz movies at the KIDZ CINEMA This is an exciting program of Continue Reading
Film Festival Just Around the Corner
Written on October 1, 2013 at 1:51 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Lynn Danaher, director of the Friday Harbor Film Festival has some more detailed information for you about the Film Festival. It’s starting next week! Check this out…. For a small town like Friday Harbor, WA to launch their inaugural Film Festival with such a high quality selection of films, is in and of itself is Continue Reading
Government Shutdown Forces Closure of San Juan Island National Historical Park
Written on October 1, 2013 at 12:10 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This press release just came in from Lee Taylor, Superintendent of San Juan Island NHP: Friday Harbor, WA – Because of the shutdown of the federal government caused by the lapse in appropriations, the National Park Service (NPS) has closed all 401 national parks, including San Juan Island National Historical Park. All visitor facilities including Continue Reading
Prepare Now For Wild Winds of October
Written on October 1, 2013 at 5:26 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dave Halloran of San Juan DEM sends over this bulletin to share with you… “O hushed October morning mild, Thy leaves have ripened to the fall Tomorrow’s wind, if it be wild Should waste them all…” So wrote Robert Frost in his poem “October”. Recognizing vulnerability to October winds and potential for other natural disasters Continue Reading
Touch A Truck
Written on October 1, 2013 at 5:23 am, by Tim Dustrude
School’s out early on Friday, October 11th, and kids of all ages are invited to come out to the Elementary School playground to Touch A Truck! This FREE, all ages event offers an impressive line-up of specialized road machines for kids to explore – from emergency service vehicles to public works trucks, and more! It’s Continue Reading
Chipper Fest
Written on October 1, 2013 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sheila Harley of San Juan Fire and Rescue sends over this note about Firewise Communities… The San Juan Island Firewise team would like to thank Harbor Rental for agreeing to participate in the first Chipper Fest program. The program is easy and straight forward, each of our San Juan Island Firewise Communities has the opportunity Continue Reading