Topic: Around Here
A Hardworking Student Volunteer
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:39 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The folks at the San Juan Island Community Garden would like to say thanks to Conrad. And we’ll have more on the Community Garden soon, but for now, here’s this: Hardworking student volunteer, Conrad Bormann, has been working mornings this summer at the San Juan Island Community Garden (Here’s their Facebook page). Conrad is participating Continue Reading
Call for Artists – Artstock Art Market
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:32 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Call for artists for the 2013 Artstock Art Market! This year’s annual Artstock event will be a “mini-Artstock” in the sense that instead of a two day event that included an open studio tour, we are planning an afternoon Artstock Art Market and Gallery Walk from 3:30pm-7:00pm on October 5. There are several things already Continue Reading
Thanks from Downriggers
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
My family and my crew would like to thank the community for the massive amount of support that you have shown us since the fire at Downriggers. A big thank you to the fire department and EMT’s for their work that night. A huge thank you to Shelly from Herb’s for the phone call and Continue Reading
Become A Firefighter
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2013 structural Firefighter 1 certification class begins on September 4th and runs weekends through December 14th. Participation represents a significant commitment to the department and the community. Both women and men are invited to join. The 120+ hour class is based on internationaly recognized standards and culminates with an International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Continue Reading
Benefit for Greg Truesdale
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Many of you know Greg as a sports coach at the High School, or through his daughter Sierra (who is going off to college soon), or through his wife Nikki who works at the Elementary School and at Kings Marine. Or, you may know him as a craftsman who has worked on projects on their Continue Reading
FH Art Market Season Finale Friday
Written on August 28, 2013 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2013 Friday Harbor Art Market season winds down this Friday, August 30, at Brickworks Plaza from 3:00-7:00pm. Bring your guests, tell the tourists, share with friends: support your local artists, musicians and food vendors by making plans now to drop by the final night of the market. It’s never too early to start shopping Continue Reading
Barn Cats
Written on August 28, 2013 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need a barn cat? Jan at the animal shelter has your solution… Hey Folks, the Shelter has had some people calling lately with wild cats they’d like to relocate and so we’re looking for homes for “Barn Cats”. Call us at 360 378-2158 if you can provide a home.
Low-Income Housing Grants
Written on August 28, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Apply for low-income housing grants, loans by Sept. 30 San Juan County will award grants and loans totaling up to $25,000 in 2013 for projects that help make housing available to local residents of very low income. The Low Income Housing Fund, created by the state legislature in 2002, is funded by a surcharge on Continue Reading
Island Cellist & Friends Concert August 31
Written on August 27, 2013 at 2:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
From classical greats to Gershwin, cellist Sasha von Dassow presents a Summer Serenade concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, August 31 at 8:00 p.m. Since moving back to the Northwest last year after 22 years in Florida, von Dassow has been wowing island audiences. The former member of the cello section of the Continue Reading
Sunrise
Written on August 27, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out this gorgeous sunrise photographed last week by Kevin Holmes!
The Patron Saint of Found Objects
Written on August 27, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Murphy shares this note with you about her recent workshop… I’ve attached a photo of the Wild at Heart Studios Michael DeMeng Workshop we just had this weekend. The workshop was titled, “The Patron Saint of Found Objects”, and the instructor was Michael DeMeng, a well-known mixed-media assemblage artist. The workshop was held at Continue Reading
FHHS Notes
Written on August 27, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a press release from FHHS teacher Jenny Wilson, via Maude Cumming… Hi all – Thank you for your support in the past. Here we go again with a new school year and a new “batch” of Service-Learners! Please see the press release request from teacher Jenny Wilson below: The FHHS Community Service-Learning Class will Continue Reading
FHFF Tuesday – Recovering Lost Heritage
Written on August 25, 2013 at 9:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
How much have your grandparents passed on to you about your family’s heritage? How many generations would it take for your people to forget their past? This week’s film tells the story of a lost culture and the work being done to recover it. Come out Tuesday, August 27 at 7 pm to view The Continue Reading
Stand with Those Who Serve Week
Written on August 25, 2013 at 9:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In recognition of the thousands of public safety personnel that have been called to serve their city, state and country each and every day, Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed the week of August 25 – September 1, 2013 to be “Stand With Those Who Serve Week” in the state of Washington. Washington’s public safety personnel Continue Reading
San Juan Singers Picnic Potluck at Brickworks
Written on August 25, 2013 at 8:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Singers are throwing a picnic potluck on August 28th at the Brickworks between 5PM and 8PM. Anyone who has sung with the singers is invited, and should bring a potluck item to serve eight people. Spouses are invited. There will be a presentation about the future of the Singers after dinner. Please Continue Reading
The Conscientious Projector Series
Written on August 25, 2013 at 2:48 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Monday night, August 26th is a film that many of us have been waiting for: “SIRIUS….the Disclosure Project.” Follow Dr. Stephen Greer on a lifelong quest to uncover the secrets behind the 60 year-old UFO blackout. Frustrating yet exhilarating and hopeful….you won’t forget this film. The future is so close to looking bright. Come join us for this Continue Reading
A Hardworking Student Volunteer
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:39 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The folks at the San Juan Island Community Garden would like to say thanks to Conrad. And we’ll have more on the Community Garden soon, but for now, here’s this: Hardworking student volunteer, Conrad Bormann, has been working mornings this summer at the San Juan Island Community Garden (Here’s their Facebook page). Conrad is participating Continue Reading
Call for Artists – Artstock Art Market
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:32 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Call for artists for the 2013 Artstock Art Market! This year’s annual Artstock event will be a “mini-Artstock” in the sense that instead of a two day event that included an open studio tour, we are planning an afternoon Artstock Art Market and Gallery Walk from 3:30pm-7:00pm on October 5. There are several things already Continue Reading
Thanks from Downriggers
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
My family and my crew would like to thank the community for the massive amount of support that you have shown us since the fire at Downriggers. A big thank you to the fire department and EMT’s for their work that night. A huge thank you to Shelly from Herb’s for the phone call and Continue Reading
Become A Firefighter
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2013 structural Firefighter 1 certification class begins on September 4th and runs weekends through December 14th. Participation represents a significant commitment to the department and the community. Both women and men are invited to join. The 120+ hour class is based on internationaly recognized standards and culminates with an International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Continue Reading
Benefit for Greg Truesdale
Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Many of you know Greg as a sports coach at the High School, or through his daughter Sierra (who is going off to college soon), or through his wife Nikki who works at the Elementary School and at Kings Marine. Or, you may know him as a craftsman who has worked on projects on their Continue Reading
FH Art Market Season Finale Friday
Written on August 28, 2013 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
The 2013 Friday Harbor Art Market season winds down this Friday, August 30, at Brickworks Plaza from 3:00-7:00pm. Bring your guests, tell the tourists, share with friends: support your local artists, musicians and food vendors by making plans now to drop by the final night of the market. It’s never too early to start shopping Continue Reading
Barn Cats
Written on August 28, 2013 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need a barn cat? Jan at the animal shelter has your solution… Hey Folks, the Shelter has had some people calling lately with wild cats they’d like to relocate and so we’re looking for homes for “Barn Cats”. Call us at 360 378-2158 if you can provide a home.
Low-Income Housing Grants
Written on August 28, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Apply for low-income housing grants, loans by Sept. 30 San Juan County will award grants and loans totaling up to $25,000 in 2013 for projects that help make housing available to local residents of very low income. The Low Income Housing Fund, created by the state legislature in 2002, is funded by a surcharge on Continue Reading
Island Cellist & Friends Concert August 31
Written on August 27, 2013 at 2:42 pm, by Tim Dustrude
From classical greats to Gershwin, cellist Sasha von Dassow presents a Summer Serenade concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, August 31 at 8:00 p.m. Since moving back to the Northwest last year after 22 years in Florida, von Dassow has been wowing island audiences. The former member of the cello section of the Continue Reading
Sunrise
Written on August 27, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out this gorgeous sunrise photographed last week by Kevin Holmes!
The Patron Saint of Found Objects
Written on August 27, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Murphy shares this note with you about her recent workshop… I’ve attached a photo of the Wild at Heart Studios Michael DeMeng Workshop we just had this weekend. The workshop was titled, “The Patron Saint of Found Objects”, and the instructor was Michael DeMeng, a well-known mixed-media assemblage artist. The workshop was held at Continue Reading
FHHS Notes
Written on August 27, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a press release from FHHS teacher Jenny Wilson, via Maude Cumming… Hi all – Thank you for your support in the past. Here we go again with a new school year and a new “batch” of Service-Learners! Please see the press release request from teacher Jenny Wilson below: The FHHS Community Service-Learning Class will Continue Reading
FHFF Tuesday – Recovering Lost Heritage
Written on August 25, 2013 at 9:01 pm, by Tim Dustrude
How much have your grandparents passed on to you about your family’s heritage? How many generations would it take for your people to forget their past? This week’s film tells the story of a lost culture and the work being done to recover it. Come out Tuesday, August 27 at 7 pm to view The Continue Reading
Stand with Those Who Serve Week
Written on August 25, 2013 at 9:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
In recognition of the thousands of public safety personnel that have been called to serve their city, state and country each and every day, Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed the week of August 25 – September 1, 2013 to be “Stand With Those Who Serve Week” in the state of Washington. Washington’s public safety personnel Continue Reading
San Juan Singers Picnic Potluck at Brickworks
Written on August 25, 2013 at 8:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Singers are throwing a picnic potluck on August 28th at the Brickworks between 5PM and 8PM. Anyone who has sung with the singers is invited, and should bring a potluck item to serve eight people. Spouses are invited. There will be a presentation about the future of the Singers after dinner. Please Continue Reading
The Conscientious Projector Series
Written on August 25, 2013 at 2:48 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Monday night, August 26th is a film that many of us have been waiting for: “SIRIUS….the Disclosure Project.” Follow Dr. Stephen Greer on a lifelong quest to uncover the secrets behind the 60 year-old UFO blackout. Frustrating yet exhilarating and hopeful….you won’t forget this film. The future is so close to looking bright. Come join us for this Continue Reading