Topic: Around Here
Building Community Among the Generations
Written on June 19, 2013 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you remember the Spring Swing & Sock Hop event that was at Mullis Center in April? Well Debbi Fincher just sent over a note describing the book they created from that and other related events. Here’s Debbi with the story: Rock Solid Youth Group & SSIS Middle School Students created a project to help Continue Reading
Free Soccer Clinics
Written on June 19, 2013 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
FREE Drop-In Soccer Clinics June 22 Island youth get the chance to work on their soccer skills during free drop-in clinics on Saturday, June 22 at the Friday Harbor Elementary School fields. Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec (FANS) and Challenger Sports are sponsoring the clinics, aimed at children ages 3 to 12. Coaches from Continue Reading
Family Art Days
Written on June 19, 2013 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Family Art Days at San Juan Islands Museum of Art The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA), in partnership with the Friday Harbor High School Leos, is again providing a series of art workshops on Saturdays during July and August (except County Fair weekend). Children and their families will have the opportunity to create Continue Reading
Lakedale Triathlon
Written on June 18, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lakedale Resort is hosting its first Three Lakes Triathlon on Saturday, June 22nd. It will include: an Olympic Triathlon an Olympic Relay Team Triathlon a Sprint Triathlon and a Sprint Relay Team Triathlon Beginning at 8:00 am, triathletes will gather at Lakedale Resort to undertake a swim on the property’s Neva Lake, along with bike Continue Reading
Thursday at the Rumor Mill
Written on June 18, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
They’re having a Widmer Brothers “6 Course Beer Dinner” event at 6:00 PM Thursday at the Rumor Mill. Oren says: “Chef Matt Colony has put together an amazing 6 course dinner to highlight these great seasonal brews from Widmer Brewing.” Seating is limited so advance reservations are required. Get on their Facebook page or call 378-5555.
Vote Counting Equipment Test
Written on June 18, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vote counting equipment testing on June 21 at 10:15 a.m. A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the August 6, 2013 Primary is scheduled for June 21. The test works by tallying the results of a prepared set of ballots to see if the results match the Continue Reading
This is Our Town: Amanda Thiel
Written on June 17, 2013 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is Amanda Thiel of Isla Botanica, a company she founded in 2009. She handcrafts delicious tea blends and herbal health and body products using herbs grown on San Juan Island using original recipes based on age-old traditions of plant use. The garden is located on the 120 acre Talking Horse Ranch and produces over Continue Reading
Haida Totem Installed at Library
Written on June 17, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
An unusual carved totem was installed in the San Juan Island Library on Thursday, June 13. The sculpture depicts Eagle with Three Chiefs. The 91” tall totem was carved by noted First Nation carver, Robert Horn, circa 1940. Horn (or Horne) was from a family of well-known carvers. The totem base is an unusual side Continue Reading
To Protect Life and Property
Written on June 17, 2013 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire Rescue is grateful to Roche Harbor Highlands, Roche Harbor Resort and Friday Harbor Marketplace for providing practice areas for this course. The committment of our volunteers and our community’s support is truly astounding. The 2013 Wildland Firefighter class will be held the last two weekends in June-22-23 and June 29-30. For information on Continue Reading
Cruise on the Solstice and Support the FH Film Festival
Written on June 17, 2013 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – it’s this coming Thursday… Spend a lovely Solstice evening, the longest day of the year Thurs. June 20, from 6-9 pm cruising among the islands of San Juan Channel. Departing from Spring Street Landing at 6 pm so all aboard at 5:45 PM!! Cruise among the beauty of the islands, while enjoying Continue Reading
“Thanks”
Written on June 17, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
David Crain, the new Science teacher at FHHS and FHMS sends this letter: An open letter of thanks, As a newly planted teacher here on San Juan Island, I am continually impressed by the level of support that is shown to the education community here. From the first day before school through the various competitions Continue Reading
The Dog Show: Loving our 4 legged Friends
Written on June 16, 2013 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
WaterWorks Gallery is pleased to present the oil paintings of Jamie Ellsworth and the bronze & mixed media sculptures of Barbara Duzan. Both artists, multiple dog owners themselves, convey the love of their canine friends with unique styles that exude love and humor. Jaime Ellsworth, painter of dogs, cats and horses has a collection of Continue Reading
More Business News
Written on June 16, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Discovery Sea Kayaks (on Facebook here) has moved to 260 Spring St. or “Jeri’s Mall”, into the space where San Juan Jewels was, at the front of the building, next to the San Juan Hotshop. Jason Gunter and business partner Richard Swanson say they are very excited to have a new location, closer to where it’s all Continue Reading
Traffic Revision Ahead!
Written on June 16, 2013 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Be aware – there’s a new STOP sign in town. Hawk-eyed Update reader Lisa Anderson files this report: There is a new stop sign at the corner of First Street and Court Street. It used to be a ‘Yield’ sign. We watched lots of cars drive right thru it yesterday like it was still the Continue Reading
Brickworks is OPEN!
Written on June 15, 2013 at 7:21 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A large crowd showed up for the grand opening of Brickworks Saturday afternoon. After a dedication ceremony with words from Stephen Robbins, Susie Wampler, Mayor Carrie Lacher, Boyd Pratt, and Brickworks Manager Tanja Williamson among others, the doors were opened and everyone got to see the beautiful interior, and admire the fruits of so many Continue Reading
It’s Coming Around
Written on June 15, 2013 at 6:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
I’m re-posting this story for 2 reasons: One – I just had some pizza at this place and it was awesome. So good I took a picture to share with you. And two – I must apologize – Not only did I spell Merrie’s name wrong on the photo caption when I first posted this Continue Reading
Building Community Among the Generations
Written on June 19, 2013 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Do you remember the Spring Swing & Sock Hop event that was at Mullis Center in April? Well Debbi Fincher just sent over a note describing the book they created from that and other related events. Here’s Debbi with the story: Rock Solid Youth Group & SSIS Middle School Students created a project to help Continue Reading
Free Soccer Clinics
Written on June 19, 2013 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
FREE Drop-In Soccer Clinics June 22 Island youth get the chance to work on their soccer skills during free drop-in clinics on Saturday, June 22 at the Friday Harbor Elementary School fields. Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec (FANS) and Challenger Sports are sponsoring the clinics, aimed at children ages 3 to 12. Coaches from Continue Reading
Family Art Days
Written on June 19, 2013 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
Family Art Days at San Juan Islands Museum of Art The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (IMA), in partnership with the Friday Harbor High School Leos, is again providing a series of art workshops on Saturdays during July and August (except County Fair weekend). Children and their families will have the opportunity to create Continue Reading
Lakedale Triathlon
Written on June 18, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lakedale Resort is hosting its first Three Lakes Triathlon on Saturday, June 22nd. It will include: an Olympic Triathlon an Olympic Relay Team Triathlon a Sprint Triathlon and a Sprint Relay Team Triathlon Beginning at 8:00 am, triathletes will gather at Lakedale Resort to undertake a swim on the property’s Neva Lake, along with bike Continue Reading
Thursday at the Rumor Mill
Written on June 18, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
They’re having a Widmer Brothers “6 Course Beer Dinner” event at 6:00 PM Thursday at the Rumor Mill. Oren says: “Chef Matt Colony has put together an amazing 6 course dinner to highlight these great seasonal brews from Widmer Brewing.” Seating is limited so advance reservations are required. Get on their Facebook page or call 378-5555.
Vote Counting Equipment Test
Written on June 18, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Vote counting equipment testing on June 21 at 10:15 a.m. A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the August 6, 2013 Primary is scheduled for June 21. The test works by tallying the results of a prepared set of ballots to see if the results match the Continue Reading
This is Our Town: Amanda Thiel
Written on June 17, 2013 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is Amanda Thiel of Isla Botanica, a company she founded in 2009. She handcrafts delicious tea blends and herbal health and body products using herbs grown on San Juan Island using original recipes based on age-old traditions of plant use. The garden is located on the 120 acre Talking Horse Ranch and produces over Continue Reading
Haida Totem Installed at Library
Written on June 17, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
An unusual carved totem was installed in the San Juan Island Library on Thursday, June 13. The sculpture depicts Eagle with Three Chiefs. The 91” tall totem was carved by noted First Nation carver, Robert Horn, circa 1940. Horn (or Horne) was from a family of well-known carvers. The totem base is an unusual side Continue Reading
To Protect Life and Property
Written on June 17, 2013 at 5:34 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire Rescue is grateful to Roche Harbor Highlands, Roche Harbor Resort and Friday Harbor Marketplace for providing practice areas for this course. The committment of our volunteers and our community’s support is truly astounding. The 2013 Wildland Firefighter class will be held the last two weekends in June-22-23 and June 29-30. For information on Continue Reading
Cruise on the Solstice and Support the FH Film Festival
Written on June 17, 2013 at 5:21 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – it’s this coming Thursday… Spend a lovely Solstice evening, the longest day of the year Thurs. June 20, from 6-9 pm cruising among the islands of San Juan Channel. Departing from Spring Street Landing at 6 pm so all aboard at 5:45 PM!! Cruise among the beauty of the islands, while enjoying Continue Reading
“Thanks”
Written on June 17, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
David Crain, the new Science teacher at FHHS and FHMS sends this letter: An open letter of thanks, As a newly planted teacher here on San Juan Island, I am continually impressed by the level of support that is shown to the education community here. From the first day before school through the various competitions Continue Reading
The Dog Show: Loving our 4 legged Friends
Written on June 16, 2013 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
WaterWorks Gallery is pleased to present the oil paintings of Jamie Ellsworth and the bronze & mixed media sculptures of Barbara Duzan. Both artists, multiple dog owners themselves, convey the love of their canine friends with unique styles that exude love and humor. Jaime Ellsworth, painter of dogs, cats and horses has a collection of Continue Reading
More Business News
Written on June 16, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Discovery Sea Kayaks (on Facebook here) has moved to 260 Spring St. or “Jeri’s Mall”, into the space where San Juan Jewels was, at the front of the building, next to the San Juan Hotshop. Jason Gunter and business partner Richard Swanson say they are very excited to have a new location, closer to where it’s all Continue Reading
Traffic Revision Ahead!
Written on June 16, 2013 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
Be aware – there’s a new STOP sign in town. Hawk-eyed Update reader Lisa Anderson files this report: There is a new stop sign at the corner of First Street and Court Street. It used to be a ‘Yield’ sign. We watched lots of cars drive right thru it yesterday like it was still the Continue Reading
Brickworks is OPEN!
Written on June 15, 2013 at 7:21 pm, by Tim Dustrude
A large crowd showed up for the grand opening of Brickworks Saturday afternoon. After a dedication ceremony with words from Stephen Robbins, Susie Wampler, Mayor Carrie Lacher, Boyd Pratt, and Brickworks Manager Tanja Williamson among others, the doors were opened and everyone got to see the beautiful interior, and admire the fruits of so many Continue Reading
It’s Coming Around
Written on June 15, 2013 at 6:30 pm, by Tim Dustrude
I’m re-posting this story for 2 reasons: One – I just had some pizza at this place and it was awesome. So good I took a picture to share with you. And two – I must apologize – Not only did I spell Merrie’s name wrong on the photo caption when I first posted this Continue Reading