Topic: Around Here
Info for Shann Weston Fundraiser
Written on May 2, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
After receiving a huge response with lots of questions about the Shann Weston fundraiser, Nancy Jones put together this information to bring you up to speed… Details for donations are below, but to start, here’s the gist of what’s happening: What – an evening of music, food, dancing, and live and silent auction to raise Continue Reading
Robyn is in the news again!
Written on May 1, 2013 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Robin Roberts has broken a Friday Harbor High School track record held since 1981 by Stacey Sorenson in the 1600 meter run (mile). The old record was 5:40.4. Robyn’s new mark is 5:30.70. The meet was held at Sammamish High School in Bellevue on Saturday, April 27. There were 20 teams present from 1B up Continue Reading
Joanne Rand in Concert
Written on May 1, 2013 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from Kirk over at Isle Be Jammin’… Dear lovers of Live Music, Here is a reminder that Singer-Songwriter-Recording Artist Joanne Rand will be performing Live In Concert at Friday Harbor’s Isle Be Jammin’ Music Store on Thursday May 2nd at 7:00pm. This artist has 13 recordings to her credit and her most Continue Reading
New Adult Programming Coordinator at the Library
Written on May 1, 2013 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library announced Bethery von Dassow as the new adult programming coordinator. She was selected from among local and regional candidates who applied for the position during a search. She is responsible for scheduling programs for adults in the library, as well as helping on the information desk. She most recently served Continue Reading
FHHS again achieves Gold Medal ranking
Written on May 1, 2013 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District is excited to announce that US News & World Report has ranked Friday Harbor High School no. 5 out of 587 high schools in Washington State, and no. 161 in the nation out of 21,035 high schools from 49 states and the District of Columbia (Nebraska was not included). “To Continue Reading
Author Event at Griffin Bay Books
Written on May 1, 2013 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lessons From The Heartland A Turbulent Half-Century of Public Education in an Iconic American City by Barbara J. Miner If you have concerns about the future of public education in America, don’t miss this special opportunity to hear from Barbara Miner at Griffin Bay Bookstore on Saturday evening, May 4, 7:00 pm. A long-time journalist Continue Reading
Cinco De Meow
Written on April 30, 2013 at 10:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us for Yappy Hour, Thursday, May 2 from 5:00 to 6:30 at Mi Casita Restaurant Badges? You don’t need no stinking badges….just bring a few friends, enjoy your favorite libations and yappetizers and a portion of your bill will be donated to the Animal Shelter! Ole!
Tooth Mobile returns
Written on April 30, 2013 at 10:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tooth Mobile is coming again – this time to the Mullis Center, on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th, courtesy of Fish For Teeth, in conjunction with the SJ County Health Department. Anyone who is financially unable to afford dental care can pick up an application at the Health Department, the Family Resource Center Continue Reading
Second MERT Class offered tonight
Written on April 30, 2013 at 10:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire Rescue- Major Emergency Response Team (MERT) held its first meeting on April 25, 2013. There will be another informational meeting held tonight – Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 PM at the Mullis Street Fire Station for those who could not attend the first one. The MERT program will help disseminate information during Continue Reading
King’s High School Choirs To Perform At Friday Harbor Presbyterian
Written on April 30, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Saturday, May 4th, the King’s High School Concert Choir and select group, Living Faith, will perform at Friday Harbor Presbyterian at 7:30 PM. Under the direction of Mr. Bobby Olson, the groups will perform a wide variety of music ranging from Classical to World Music, Gospel, and Spirituals. King’s High School has been traveling Continue Reading
An Evening of Poetry and Readings
Written on April 30, 2013 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shannon P. Laws, a former San Juan Island resident, will be previewing poetry from her new book, “Madrona Grove: Poems Written Under the Canopy. Joining her will be Jared McVay, veteran Hollywood film actor, stage actor, author and a true master story teller. His latest book, “Hacker’s Raid” is a fast moving page turner that Continue Reading
Jenny Prescott to receive preservation award
Written on April 30, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday, May 8th, the Town of Friday Harbor will award Jenny Prescott, owner of Acanthus Antiques, and the San Juan County Land Bank, Partners in Preservation Awards for their actions to preserve and rehabilitate the historic Lettie Carter Rourk house on lower Argyle Avenue. The public is invited to come to the 5:00 pm Continue Reading
Successful Clean-Up
Written on April 30, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Great Island Clean-Up on April 20 was a great success! About 200 islanders scoured San Juan Island’s roadsides and beaches, and together collected a whopping 3,600 pounds of litter. Much appreciation goes to everyone who helped.
Robyn Roberts receives Judges Choice Award
Written on April 29, 2013 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School Art Teacher Andy Anderson has been informed that art work submitted by 12th grader Robyn Roberts has received the coveted Judges Choice Award at the Office of Superintendent of Public Education (OSPI) State Art Competition. Robyn was one of the five Friday Harbor High School students selected as regional winners by Continue Reading
Engagement Announcement
Written on April 29, 2013 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Robert Mancuso and Yvonne Buijs-Mancuso of Friday Harbor wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Ayanna to Brian Sprawka, son of Gregory and Cheryl Sprawka of Austin, Texas. The happy couple met in Boston, Massachusetts, where they currently reside.
Islands Museum of Art purchases old EMS Building
Written on April 29, 2013 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
The acquisition of the old EMS building by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art was unanimously accepted by the Board of Commissioners of the San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 at their meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Jim Cole, Chief of the San Juan Island EMS, stated “This is an absolute win-win. Continue Reading
Info for Shann Weston Fundraiser
Written on May 2, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
After receiving a huge response with lots of questions about the Shann Weston fundraiser, Nancy Jones put together this information to bring you up to speed… Details for donations are below, but to start, here’s the gist of what’s happening: What – an evening of music, food, dancing, and live and silent auction to raise Continue Reading
Robyn is in the news again!
Written on May 1, 2013 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Robin Roberts has broken a Friday Harbor High School track record held since 1981 by Stacey Sorenson in the 1600 meter run (mile). The old record was 5:40.4. Robyn’s new mark is 5:30.70. The meet was held at Sammamish High School in Bellevue on Saturday, April 27. There were 20 teams present from 1B up Continue Reading
Joanne Rand in Concert
Written on May 1, 2013 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just got this note from Kirk over at Isle Be Jammin’… Dear lovers of Live Music, Here is a reminder that Singer-Songwriter-Recording Artist Joanne Rand will be performing Live In Concert at Friday Harbor’s Isle Be Jammin’ Music Store on Thursday May 2nd at 7:00pm. This artist has 13 recordings to her credit and her most Continue Reading
New Adult Programming Coordinator at the Library
Written on May 1, 2013 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library announced Bethery von Dassow as the new adult programming coordinator. She was selected from among local and regional candidates who applied for the position during a search. She is responsible for scheduling programs for adults in the library, as well as helping on the information desk. She most recently served Continue Reading
FHHS again achieves Gold Medal ranking
Written on May 1, 2013 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island School District is excited to announce that US News & World Report has ranked Friday Harbor High School no. 5 out of 587 high schools in Washington State, and no. 161 in the nation out of 21,035 high schools from 49 states and the District of Columbia (Nebraska was not included). “To Continue Reading
Author Event at Griffin Bay Books
Written on May 1, 2013 at 5:39 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lessons From The Heartland A Turbulent Half-Century of Public Education in an Iconic American City by Barbara J. Miner If you have concerns about the future of public education in America, don’t miss this special opportunity to hear from Barbara Miner at Griffin Bay Bookstore on Saturday evening, May 4, 7:00 pm. A long-time journalist Continue Reading
Cinco De Meow
Written on April 30, 2013 at 10:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join us for Yappy Hour, Thursday, May 2 from 5:00 to 6:30 at Mi Casita Restaurant Badges? You don’t need no stinking badges….just bring a few friends, enjoy your favorite libations and yappetizers and a portion of your bill will be donated to the Animal Shelter! Ole!
Tooth Mobile returns
Written on April 30, 2013 at 10:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Tooth Mobile is coming again – this time to the Mullis Center, on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th, courtesy of Fish For Teeth, in conjunction with the SJ County Health Department. Anyone who is financially unable to afford dental care can pick up an application at the Health Department, the Family Resource Center Continue Reading
Second MERT Class offered tonight
Written on April 30, 2013 at 10:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island Fire Rescue- Major Emergency Response Team (MERT) held its first meeting on April 25, 2013. There will be another informational meeting held tonight – Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 PM at the Mullis Street Fire Station for those who could not attend the first one. The MERT program will help disseminate information during Continue Reading
King’s High School Choirs To Perform At Friday Harbor Presbyterian
Written on April 30, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Saturday, May 4th, the King’s High School Concert Choir and select group, Living Faith, will perform at Friday Harbor Presbyterian at 7:30 PM. Under the direction of Mr. Bobby Olson, the groups will perform a wide variety of music ranging from Classical to World Music, Gospel, and Spirituals. King’s High School has been traveling Continue Reading
An Evening of Poetry and Readings
Written on April 30, 2013 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shannon P. Laws, a former San Juan Island resident, will be previewing poetry from her new book, “Madrona Grove: Poems Written Under the Canopy. Joining her will be Jared McVay, veteran Hollywood film actor, stage actor, author and a true master story teller. His latest book, “Hacker’s Raid” is a fast moving page turner that Continue Reading
Jenny Prescott to receive preservation award
Written on April 30, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Wednesday, May 8th, the Town of Friday Harbor will award Jenny Prescott, owner of Acanthus Antiques, and the San Juan County Land Bank, Partners in Preservation Awards for their actions to preserve and rehabilitate the historic Lettie Carter Rourk house on lower Argyle Avenue. The public is invited to come to the 5:00 pm Continue Reading
Successful Clean-Up
Written on April 30, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Great Island Clean-Up on April 20 was a great success! About 200 islanders scoured San Juan Island’s roadsides and beaches, and together collected a whopping 3,600 pounds of litter. Much appreciation goes to everyone who helped.
Robyn Roberts receives Judges Choice Award
Written on April 29, 2013 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School Art Teacher Andy Anderson has been informed that art work submitted by 12th grader Robyn Roberts has received the coveted Judges Choice Award at the Office of Superintendent of Public Education (OSPI) State Art Competition. Robyn was one of the five Friday Harbor High School students selected as regional winners by Continue Reading
Engagement Announcement
Written on April 29, 2013 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Robert Mancuso and Yvonne Buijs-Mancuso of Friday Harbor wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Ayanna to Brian Sprawka, son of Gregory and Cheryl Sprawka of Austin, Texas. The happy couple met in Boston, Massachusetts, where they currently reside.
Islands Museum of Art purchases old EMS Building
Written on April 29, 2013 at 5:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
The acquisition of the old EMS building by the San Juan Islands Museum of Art was unanimously accepted by the Board of Commissioners of the San Juan County Public Hospital District #1 at their meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Jim Cole, Chief of the San Juan Island EMS, stated “This is an absolute win-win. Continue Reading