Topic: Around Here
Webb Camp Celebration
Written on April 23, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Undercover Update reporter Louise Dustrude shares this account of the celebration out at English Camp Sunday afternoon: Over a hundred adults and children — and one dog — joined together Sunday afternoon to celebrate the addition of the Webb Camp property to English Camp: 34 acres and 2500 feet of undeveloped shoreline. Following a lunch Continue Reading
Women’s Self-Defense Seminar Was a Success
Written on April 23, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Scott Brennan sends over this account of last week’s event and he says they might do it again if there is enough interest… On Sunday April 14th fourteen women attended the free DV/SAS Women’s Self Defense seminar held in Friday Harbor. The participants were all ages from 13 on up, with several mother/daughter teams. The Continue Reading
San Juan Soccer Registration is Open
Written on April 23, 2013 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Travis Ayers, president of San Juan Soccer, wanted to share this information with you: Please hurry over to www.islandsoccer.org and sign up for fall soccer. Now is your chance to save money. Fees increase substantially on June 1st., and registration closes on July 14th. We again offer the ability to spread out the fees over Continue Reading
Spring Swing and Sock Hop
Written on April 22, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
There was a good turnout of young and young at heart at the Mullis Center Sunday afternoon for the Spring Swing Sock Hop dance party with music provided by the One More Time Band. Check out the slide show and see how many people you recognize (and click the “Full Screen” button in the lower Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 22, 2013 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lucy came to us recently from Oregon Dachshund Rescue. She is a doxie-pug mix and as sweet as she can be. She is about two years old and has perfect manners. She walks nicely on a leash, gets along well with other dogs and seems to enjoy the company of cats as well. She is Continue Reading
OPALCO: The Next Chapter
Written on April 22, 2013 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO board member Bob Myhr shares these thoughts with you: These are exciting and challenging times for OPALCO. We have celebrated our 75th Anniversary and our success in building a member-owned cooperative to meet our electrical needs in San Juan County. OPALCO consistently rates at the top of the co-op world for our safety record, Continue Reading
A Night at the Shannakee Pub
Written on April 22, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Fun and Fundraiser for Shann Weston Friday May 17 at the Fairgrounds Dinner Silent – Live Auction Dancing with the Rhythmatics Advanced Tickets – $25.00 Adults/$10.00 Kids Tickets are available at Lavendera Spa, Griffin Bay Bookstore and Islander’s Insurance (advanced ticket purchases are appreciated to help with event planning) General Donations may be made Continue Reading
Children’s Festival Entertainment
Written on April 22, 2013 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to announce the main attractions and entertainment for the 23rd Annual Children’s Festival! Headlining this year’s festivities, we’ll have representatives from the Imagine Children’s Museum conducting six different hands-on science & engineering projects. Kids will also have opportunity to join local architect extraordinaire, David Waldron, in constructing a large geodesic dome Continue Reading
F.O.L.K.S. Would like your help
Written on April 21, 2013 at 10:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Become A Volunteer Naturalist At Lime Kiln Point State Park Join Friends of Lime Kiln Society (FOLKS) and lead free guided tours of the park, lighthouse and intertidal wildlife throughout the summer season! Attend a free volunteer naturalist training class and learn about: The Salish Sea Ecosystem Everything Orca Our Precious Salmon The History of Continue Reading
South Beach Cleanup
Written on April 20, 2013 at 10:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please Join FRIENDS of the San Juans and National Historical Parks staff at SOUTH BEACH, San Juan Island from 9:30 to 11:30 Saturday, April 20 and help clean the beach for people and wildlife! This Earth Day cleanup has been going on for many years and is happy to be a part of The 3rd Continue Reading
FANS Donates $1,400 for Learn to Swim Scholarships
Written on April 19, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
FANS (Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec) is proud to announce its first donation in 2013 of $1,400 to Island Rec’s Learn to Swim Program. These funds will provide swim lessons to 47 island children. Later this year, FANS will be donating $500 to this summer’s “Music on the Lawn” series, as well as sponsoring Continue Reading
Let’s Go to the Hop
Written on April 19, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – It’s this coming Sunday…. Our youth are inviting the elders of our community to a community dance Sunday, April 21st at 3:00 pm at the Mullis Center! The LIVE music is provided by the One More Time Band and will be from the 40’s & 50’s, music that our elders grew up Continue Reading
Voluntary Tideland Creosote Removal Project
Written on April 19, 2013 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
FRIENDS of the San Juans is partnering with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to remove unnecessary toxic creosote-treated pilings and old structures from tidelands in San Juan County at no cost to interested landowners. The goal of the project is to improve water quality and overall ecosystem health for salmon and salmon Continue Reading
English Camp Addition Celebration
Written on April 19, 2013 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
The National Park Service (NPS) and The Conservation Fund announced last month the conservation and addition of the 34-acre property to the park. The newly protected land, located along 2,500 feet of pristine shoreline on Westcott Bay, will enable the NPS to enhance the park’s educational and recreational offerings at English Camp. “We hope islanders Continue Reading
Acoustic Cafe
Written on April 19, 2013 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s tonight at The Bean Coffee Shop – Acoustic Cafe featuring: Travis Berwald Ian Cooper Ryan Browne and a small high school jazz combo This is a fundraiser for CJ and Coleton’s project we told you about last week. Drop by and have some fun, enjoy some good music and promote a good thing.
Going… going… gone!
Written on April 18, 2013 at 9:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Helen from Island Stage Left sends this note over reminding you that your opportunities to see “A Number” are quickly vanishing: You have just four more chances to see Island Stage Left’s production of the psychological thriller, “A NUMBER” by Caryl Churchill. It’s warm and comfortable in the theatre. It’s also the talk of the Continue Reading
Webb Camp Celebration
Written on April 23, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Undercover Update reporter Louise Dustrude shares this account of the celebration out at English Camp Sunday afternoon: Over a hundred adults and children — and one dog — joined together Sunday afternoon to celebrate the addition of the Webb Camp property to English Camp: 34 acres and 2500 feet of undeveloped shoreline. Following a lunch Continue Reading
Women’s Self-Defense Seminar Was a Success
Written on April 23, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Scott Brennan sends over this account of last week’s event and he says they might do it again if there is enough interest… On Sunday April 14th fourteen women attended the free DV/SAS Women’s Self Defense seminar held in Friday Harbor. The participants were all ages from 13 on up, with several mother/daughter teams. The Continue Reading
San Juan Soccer Registration is Open
Written on April 23, 2013 at 5:19 am, by Tim Dustrude
Travis Ayers, president of San Juan Soccer, wanted to share this information with you: Please hurry over to www.islandsoccer.org and sign up for fall soccer. Now is your chance to save money. Fees increase substantially on June 1st., and registration closes on July 14th. We again offer the ability to spread out the fees over Continue Reading
Spring Swing and Sock Hop
Written on April 22, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
There was a good turnout of young and young at heart at the Mullis Center Sunday afternoon for the Spring Swing Sock Hop dance party with music provided by the One More Time Band. Check out the slide show and see how many people you recognize (and click the “Full Screen” button in the lower Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 22, 2013 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Lucy came to us recently from Oregon Dachshund Rescue. She is a doxie-pug mix and as sweet as she can be. She is about two years old and has perfect manners. She walks nicely on a leash, gets along well with other dogs and seems to enjoy the company of cats as well. She is Continue Reading
OPALCO: The Next Chapter
Written on April 22, 2013 at 5:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
OPALCO board member Bob Myhr shares these thoughts with you: These are exciting and challenging times for OPALCO. We have celebrated our 75th Anniversary and our success in building a member-owned cooperative to meet our electrical needs in San Juan County. OPALCO consistently rates at the top of the co-op world for our safety record, Continue Reading
A Night at the Shannakee Pub
Written on April 22, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
A Fun and Fundraiser for Shann Weston Friday May 17 at the Fairgrounds Dinner Silent – Live Auction Dancing with the Rhythmatics Advanced Tickets – $25.00 Adults/$10.00 Kids Tickets are available at Lavendera Spa, Griffin Bay Bookstore and Islander’s Insurance (advanced ticket purchases are appreciated to help with event planning) General Donations may be made Continue Reading
Children’s Festival Entertainment
Written on April 22, 2013 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec is pleased to announce the main attractions and entertainment for the 23rd Annual Children’s Festival! Headlining this year’s festivities, we’ll have representatives from the Imagine Children’s Museum conducting six different hands-on science & engineering projects. Kids will also have opportunity to join local architect extraordinaire, David Waldron, in constructing a large geodesic dome Continue Reading
F.O.L.K.S. Would like your help
Written on April 21, 2013 at 10:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Become A Volunteer Naturalist At Lime Kiln Point State Park Join Friends of Lime Kiln Society (FOLKS) and lead free guided tours of the park, lighthouse and intertidal wildlife throughout the summer season! Attend a free volunteer naturalist training class and learn about: The Salish Sea Ecosystem Everything Orca Our Precious Salmon The History of Continue Reading
South Beach Cleanup
Written on April 20, 2013 at 10:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please Join FRIENDS of the San Juans and National Historical Parks staff at SOUTH BEACH, San Juan Island from 9:30 to 11:30 Saturday, April 20 and help clean the beach for people and wildlife! This Earth Day cleanup has been going on for many years and is happy to be a part of The 3rd Continue Reading
FANS Donates $1,400 for Learn to Swim Scholarships
Written on April 19, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
FANS (Families and Neighbors Support Island Rec) is proud to announce its first donation in 2013 of $1,400 to Island Rec’s Learn to Swim Program. These funds will provide swim lessons to 47 island children. Later this year, FANS will be donating $500 to this summer’s “Music on the Lawn” series, as well as sponsoring Continue Reading
Let’s Go to the Hop
Written on April 19, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – It’s this coming Sunday…. Our youth are inviting the elders of our community to a community dance Sunday, April 21st at 3:00 pm at the Mullis Center! The LIVE music is provided by the One More Time Band and will be from the 40’s & 50’s, music that our elders grew up Continue Reading
Voluntary Tideland Creosote Removal Project
Written on April 19, 2013 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
FRIENDS of the San Juans is partnering with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to remove unnecessary toxic creosote-treated pilings and old structures from tidelands in San Juan County at no cost to interested landowners. The goal of the project is to improve water quality and overall ecosystem health for salmon and salmon Continue Reading
English Camp Addition Celebration
Written on April 19, 2013 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
The National Park Service (NPS) and The Conservation Fund announced last month the conservation and addition of the 34-acre property to the park. The newly protected land, located along 2,500 feet of pristine shoreline on Westcott Bay, will enable the NPS to enhance the park’s educational and recreational offerings at English Camp. “We hope islanders Continue Reading
Acoustic Cafe
Written on April 19, 2013 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s tonight at The Bean Coffee Shop – Acoustic Cafe featuring: Travis Berwald Ian Cooper Ryan Browne and a small high school jazz combo This is a fundraiser for CJ and Coleton’s project we told you about last week. Drop by and have some fun, enjoy some good music and promote a good thing.
Going… going… gone!
Written on April 18, 2013 at 9:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
Helen from Island Stage Left sends this note over reminding you that your opportunities to see “A Number” are quickly vanishing: You have just four more chances to see Island Stage Left’s production of the psychological thriller, “A NUMBER” by Caryl Churchill. It’s warm and comfortable in the theatre. It’s also the talk of the Continue Reading