Topic: Around Here
Homes for Computers
Written on June 10, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need a home for that older computer after your recent upgrade? Don’t want to put it in a land fill? United Way of San Juan County accepts donations of computers – desktop or laptop systems. They clean them up and donate them to people in the community who can use them. Please contact them if Continue Reading
4-Season Gardening in the San Juans
Written on June 10, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Grange #966 is sponsoring a program on 4-Season Gardening in the San Juans, Wednesday June 19, 2013 at the Grange Hall; the program begins at 7pm, preceded by a potluck at 6pm—all are welcome and encouraged to attend. This workshop will address structural season extenders and enhancers, as well as crop selection Continue Reading
Guided Nature Walk
Written on June 8, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island bird expert Barbara Jensen will give a guided nature walk beginning at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, June 13 at American Camp. The walk is free and meets in the Visitor Center parking lot. Birders are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes and bring sun block. Disabled persons should contact the American Camp Visitor Center Continue Reading
Shantala Returns
Written on June 7, 2013 at 10:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
I hear that last year it was a magical evening – the music was beautiful and more than 60 folks from here and off island gathered to sing together or just listen and enjoy the moment. Note the corrected date for the event is June 15th – On Saturday, June 15 at 7:00 pm, Shantala returns to Continue Reading
FHES Volunteers Needed
Written on June 7, 2013 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Special Pal (PIP) Volunteers needed at Friday Harbor Elementary School for next year. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with a child and really make a difference. This program works with K-3rd grade students individually in a playroom designed to support students who are struggling with issues which interfere with school success. Training is Continue Reading
New Broadband Direction for OPALCO
Written on June 7, 2013 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO has a vision for broadband in San Juan County: true high-speed Internet service for all islanders. The plan that was proposed in February 2013—to build a hybrid fiber-wireless system to serve 90% of San Juan County—has been challenging, particularly in terms of financial risk and member subscriptions required. Given the number of sign-ups to Continue Reading
Friday Harbor ROV Teams Return with Heads Held High
Written on June 7, 2013 at 12:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On May 11th the Friday Harbor High School ROV Team (a.k.a NORD ROV) and the Friday Harbor Middle School ROV Team traveled to the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, WA for the MATE ROV Regional Competition. For the past six months these teams have been meeting on Sundays to design and construct Continue Reading
Killer Evening
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Maya had one of the best evenings ever on the waters of the San Juan Islands… We left J Pod at the Turn Point Light, Stuart Island, WA, headed north at 7:00 PM. Just another amazing evening on the water with those lovely Js. Warm, calm, Mt. Baker, the Olympics, Vancouver Island, and a Continue Reading
Eagles
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
And speaking of wildlife, check out these awesome photos by Kevin Holmes. Thanks for sharing Kevin!
San Juan Island Garden Tour
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
2013 Garden Tour! Four spectacular and varied owner-created gardens are featured this year and you will get wonderful ideas from each of them. Tickets are on sale at: Griffin Bay Bookstore Robin’s Nest Browne’s Garden Center Roche Harbor Grocery Store Proceeds from the SJI Garden Tour benefit 3 programs: The Master Gardener Demonstration Garden (which Continue Reading
Mystery Photo Needs a Home
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes & his wife found a photo in a book and would like to know if it’s yours and if you want it back. Here he is with more: Tim, This picture was stuck in a book my wife picked up at the San Juan Library. The book was donated to the Friends of Continue Reading
Lost Dog
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Has anyone seen this dog yet? “Skipper? Heeeeere Skipper! Where are you? Come on boy!”
Ferry Community Meetings Coming Up
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Talk to ferry system leaders at June community meetings SEATTLE – With the 2013-2015 transportation budget signed, Washington State Ferries is gearing up to head out to ferry-served communities to discuss the implications of the budget, as well as new vessel construction progress, ferry system performance measures, liquefied natural gas as a source of fuel, Continue Reading
Trail Work Volunteers Needed
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Volunteers are needed to help with construction of the loop trail being built at Peace Island Medical Center. The second work party will be held on Saturday, June 8th at 9:00 am. This destination trail is also a spur off the Airport Trail section of the American Camp Trail. This project is being done by volunteer Continue Reading
County Positions Available
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at: Continue Reading
Help!
Written on June 5, 2013 at 8:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from Jan at the Animal Shelter: Hey Tim, we have a bit of an emergency at the shelter…. We took in a couple of wild cats, and got em fixed. Need to find folks looking for barn cats ASAP…. Can you post something to see if anyone is looking for barn Continue Reading
Homes for Computers
Written on June 10, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Need a home for that older computer after your recent upgrade? Don’t want to put it in a land fill? United Way of San Juan County accepts donations of computers – desktop or laptop systems. They clean them up and donate them to people in the community who can use them. Please contact them if Continue Reading
4-Season Gardening in the San Juans
Written on June 10, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Grange #966 is sponsoring a program on 4-Season Gardening in the San Juans, Wednesday June 19, 2013 at the Grange Hall; the program begins at 7pm, preceded by a potluck at 6pm—all are welcome and encouraged to attend. This workshop will address structural season extenders and enhancers, as well as crop selection Continue Reading
Guided Nature Walk
Written on June 8, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island bird expert Barbara Jensen will give a guided nature walk beginning at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, June 13 at American Camp. The walk is free and meets in the Visitor Center parking lot. Birders are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes and bring sun block. Disabled persons should contact the American Camp Visitor Center Continue Reading
Shantala Returns
Written on June 7, 2013 at 10:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
I hear that last year it was a magical evening – the music was beautiful and more than 60 folks from here and off island gathered to sing together or just listen and enjoy the moment. Note the corrected date for the event is June 15th – On Saturday, June 15 at 7:00 pm, Shantala returns to Continue Reading
FHES Volunteers Needed
Written on June 7, 2013 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
Special Pal (PIP) Volunteers needed at Friday Harbor Elementary School for next year. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with a child and really make a difference. This program works with K-3rd grade students individually in a playroom designed to support students who are struggling with issues which interfere with school success. Training is Continue Reading
New Broadband Direction for OPALCO
Written on June 7, 2013 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO has a vision for broadband in San Juan County: true high-speed Internet service for all islanders. The plan that was proposed in February 2013—to build a hybrid fiber-wireless system to serve 90% of San Juan County—has been challenging, particularly in terms of financial risk and member subscriptions required. Given the number of sign-ups to Continue Reading
Friday Harbor ROV Teams Return with Heads Held High
Written on June 7, 2013 at 12:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
On May 11th the Friday Harbor High School ROV Team (a.k.a NORD ROV) and the Friday Harbor Middle School ROV Team traveled to the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, WA for the MATE ROV Regional Competition. For the past six months these teams have been meeting on Sundays to design and construct Continue Reading
Killer Evening
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Maya had one of the best evenings ever on the waters of the San Juan Islands… We left J Pod at the Turn Point Light, Stuart Island, WA, headed north at 7:00 PM. Just another amazing evening on the water with those lovely Js. Warm, calm, Mt. Baker, the Olympics, Vancouver Island, and a Continue Reading
Eagles
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
And speaking of wildlife, check out these awesome photos by Kevin Holmes. Thanks for sharing Kevin!
San Juan Island Garden Tour
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
2013 Garden Tour! Four spectacular and varied owner-created gardens are featured this year and you will get wonderful ideas from each of them. Tickets are on sale at: Griffin Bay Bookstore Robin’s Nest Browne’s Garden Center Roche Harbor Grocery Store Proceeds from the SJI Garden Tour benefit 3 programs: The Master Gardener Demonstration Garden (which Continue Reading
Mystery Photo Needs a Home
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Kevin Holmes & his wife found a photo in a book and would like to know if it’s yours and if you want it back. Here he is with more: Tim, This picture was stuck in a book my wife picked up at the San Juan Library. The book was donated to the Friends of Continue Reading
Lost Dog
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
Has anyone seen this dog yet? “Skipper? Heeeeere Skipper! Where are you? Come on boy!”
Ferry Community Meetings Coming Up
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Talk to ferry system leaders at June community meetings SEATTLE – With the 2013-2015 transportation budget signed, Washington State Ferries is gearing up to head out to ferry-served communities to discuss the implications of the budget, as well as new vessel construction progress, ferry system performance measures, liquefied natural gas as a source of fuel, Continue Reading
Trail Work Volunteers Needed
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Volunteers are needed to help with construction of the loop trail being built at Peace Island Medical Center. The second work party will be held on Saturday, June 8th at 9:00 am. This destination trail is also a spur off the Airport Trail section of the American Camp Trail. This project is being done by volunteer Continue Reading
County Positions Available
Written on June 6, 2013 at 5:17 am, by Tim Dustrude
The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County’s website. Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory committee should fill out an Advisory Committee Application or Contact the Council Office at: Continue Reading
Help!
Written on June 5, 2013 at 8:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from Jan at the Animal Shelter: Hey Tim, we have a bit of an emergency at the shelter…. We took in a couple of wild cats, and got em fixed. Need to find folks looking for barn cats ASAP…. Can you post something to see if anyone is looking for barn Continue Reading