Topic: Around Here

A Hardworking Student Volunteer

Written on August 29, 2013 at 5:39 pm, by

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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