Topic: Around Here
Lichen Workshops
Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Saturday April 13, the San Juan Island Nature Institute and Bureau of Land Management present Dr. Fred Rhoades for a workshop on the Lichens of Lopez and On Sunday April 14, Dr Rhoades will lead a workshop on San Juan Island. The workshops cost $50 per person and an additional $15 for the purchase Continue Reading
Great Island Clean Up
Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join your friends and neighbors in the 2013 Great Island Clean-Up – San Juan Island’s annual “spring cleaning”! • When? Saturday, April 20, 9 am – noon • Where? All island roadsides and beaches • Rain or shine! Over 250 islanders participated in last year’s clean-up, collecting more than 2000 pounds of litter. Unfortunately, thoughtless people continue to Continue Reading
Market at Brickworks!
Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Farmers Market opens its outdoor season at Brickworks this Saturday, April 13, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Food, flowers, produce, and more!
Woman’s Self Defense Workshop
Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
On April 14th, as part of Sexual Assault Awareness month, there will be a free 6 hour Women’s Self-defense/Self-protection workshop that can give you the knowledge and physical skills you and your family need to avoid becoming a victim of assault. There will be training on awareness of indicators so you can recognize these types Continue Reading
New Firewise Community
Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Valley Vista Community earns Firewise Membership Kathy Cope took the helm at Valley Vista and led them to the completion of the projects needed to earn the title of a Firewise Community. Kathy accepted the official membership for her community. According to Chief Steve Marler, San Juan Island leads the country in the number of Continue Reading
Free the Girls Bunco
Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Soroptomist of Friday Harbor will be hosting their “Free the Girls” Bunco, Saturday, April 27, at the Mullis Center. The fun starts at 6:00. Join us for food, fun and a chance to win some great prizes. The cost for the evening is $20.00. Bring a gently-used bra to give someone a better life! Donated Continue Reading
Borrow a Bat Detector from the Library!
Written on April 9, 2013 at 11:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library announced yesterday that it has a new-generation bat detector available for check out. Bat detectors convert the ultrasonic calls bats make into audio which we humans can hear, enabling us to identify different species and to note various behavioral patterns. Much of this can be done without ever seeing the Continue Reading
1st Annual Spring Clean Up
Written on April 9, 2013 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celebrate Earth Day at Lime Kiln Point State Park Join us for our 1st Annual Spring Clean Up Saturday April 20th, 2013 Between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm YOU, and your gloves, are invited to the spring clean up! Come out and help State Park Rangers Ted and Rich prepare for another busy season and Continue Reading
Double Author Event – Griffin Bay Bookstore
Written on April 9, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wednesday Evening, April 17, 7:00 Pm Griffin Bay Bookstore takes special pleasure in hosting bestselling authors Matthew Logelin (Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss & Love) and Claire Bidwell Smith (Rules of Inheritance) for a book signing on Wednesday evening, April 17, 7:00 pm. The two are visiting the islands for a writer’s Continue Reading
Music of the Pacific NW
Written on April 9, 2013 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Music of the Pacific NW Highlights SJ Singers Concert San Juan Island’s community chorus showcases home for their annual spring concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 14 at 5:00 p.m. Directed by Angel Michaels, the San Juan Singers’ collage of music is either written about Continue Reading
Passed – Janine Lendi
Written on April 8, 2013 at 12:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Janine Lendi June 26, 1953 – April 5, 2013 A beloved local massage therapist and world-wide scuba diver and underwater photographer died Friday, April 5 in her home in Friday Harbor. Janine Lendi was born in California, and loved the ocean and warm, sunny days. Her great passion was scuba diving, and she traveled extensively Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 8, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Beautiful “Chloe” was brought to the shelter a few months ago when her owner passed away. She was very sad and afraid for several weeks, but she is starting to come out of her shell a bit now, and is such a sweet, loving girl. She enjoys being pet and talked to and would love Continue Reading
2013 Landowner Workshops & Events
Written on April 8, 2013 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Conservation District is presenting a couple of cool workshops this month: Growing Great Grass Pasture Management Techniques to Increase Production for Horses & Livestock as well as Prevent Weeds & Mud Learn basic techniques you can implement this spring to have healthy, productive pastures all through the summer and fall. Topics include: Continue Reading
Economic Forecast Luncheon
Written on April 8, 2013 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join the San Juan Economic Development Council and acclaimed futurist Glen Hiemstra, as he outlines the trends we face today – and the opportunities we have to shape the preferred future – during the SJEDC’s 2013 Economic Forecast Luncheon on Thursday, April 18. Glen Hiemstra is the founder of Futurist.com. An internationally acclaimed expert Continue Reading
Town Hall meeting with Randy Gaylord
Written on April 8, 2013 at 5:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Grange is sponsoring a Town Hall meeting with San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney, Randy Gaylord. The town hall will take place at 5:30 PM at Skagit Valley Community College in Friday Harbor on April 11, 2013. The public is invited.
“I Am An Artist” Workshop
Written on April 7, 2013 at 1:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Hurry before the Early Registration Deadline of Apr. 19th! The San Juan County Arts Council and Artist Trust of Washington are bringing the workshop, “I Am An Artist”, a professional development workshop, to San Juan County. The workshop will be held May 4 and 5 at Earthbox Inn & Spa in Friday Harbor. Say “I Continue Reading
Lichen Workshops
Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
On Saturday April 13, the San Juan Island Nature Institute and Bureau of Land Management present Dr. Fred Rhoades for a workshop on the Lichens of Lopez and On Sunday April 14, Dr Rhoades will lead a workshop on San Juan Island. The workshops cost $50 per person and an additional $15 for the purchase Continue Reading
Great Island Clean Up
Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join your friends and neighbors in the 2013 Great Island Clean-Up – San Juan Island’s annual “spring cleaning”! • When? Saturday, April 20, 9 am – noon • Where? All island roadsides and beaches • Rain or shine! Over 250 islanders participated in last year’s clean-up, collecting more than 2000 pounds of litter. Unfortunately, thoughtless people continue to Continue Reading
Market at Brickworks!
Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Farmers Market opens its outdoor season at Brickworks this Saturday, April 13, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Food, flowers, produce, and more!
Woman’s Self Defense Workshop
Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
On April 14th, as part of Sexual Assault Awareness month, there will be a free 6 hour Women’s Self-defense/Self-protection workshop that can give you the knowledge and physical skills you and your family need to avoid becoming a victim of assault. There will be training on awareness of indicators so you can recognize these types Continue Reading
New Firewise Community
Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Valley Vista Community earns Firewise Membership Kathy Cope took the helm at Valley Vista and led them to the completion of the projects needed to earn the title of a Firewise Community. Kathy accepted the official membership for her community. According to Chief Steve Marler, San Juan Island leads the country in the number of Continue Reading
Free the Girls Bunco
Written on April 10, 2013 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Soroptomist of Friday Harbor will be hosting their “Free the Girls” Bunco, Saturday, April 27, at the Mullis Center. The fun starts at 6:00. Join us for food, fun and a chance to win some great prizes. The cost for the evening is $20.00. Bring a gently-used bra to give someone a better life! Donated Continue Reading
Borrow a Bat Detector from the Library!
Written on April 9, 2013 at 11:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library announced yesterday that it has a new-generation bat detector available for check out. Bat detectors convert the ultrasonic calls bats make into audio which we humans can hear, enabling us to identify different species and to note various behavioral patterns. Much of this can be done without ever seeing the Continue Reading
1st Annual Spring Clean Up
Written on April 9, 2013 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Celebrate Earth Day at Lime Kiln Point State Park Join us for our 1st Annual Spring Clean Up Saturday April 20th, 2013 Between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm YOU, and your gloves, are invited to the spring clean up! Come out and help State Park Rangers Ted and Rich prepare for another busy season and Continue Reading
Double Author Event – Griffin Bay Bookstore
Written on April 9, 2013 at 5:36 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wednesday Evening, April 17, 7:00 Pm Griffin Bay Bookstore takes special pleasure in hosting bestselling authors Matthew Logelin (Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss & Love) and Claire Bidwell Smith (Rules of Inheritance) for a book signing on Wednesday evening, April 17, 7:00 pm. The two are visiting the islands for a writer’s Continue Reading
Music of the Pacific NW
Written on April 9, 2013 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Music of the Pacific NW Highlights SJ Singers Concert San Juan Island’s community chorus showcases home for their annual spring concert at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 14 at 5:00 p.m. Directed by Angel Michaels, the San Juan Singers’ collage of music is either written about Continue Reading
Passed – Janine Lendi
Written on April 8, 2013 at 12:47 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Janine Lendi June 26, 1953 – April 5, 2013 A beloved local massage therapist and world-wide scuba diver and underwater photographer died Friday, April 5 in her home in Friday Harbor. Janine Lendi was born in California, and loved the ocean and warm, sunny days. Her great passion was scuba diving, and she traveled extensively Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on April 8, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Beautiful “Chloe” was brought to the shelter a few months ago when her owner passed away. She was very sad and afraid for several weeks, but she is starting to come out of her shell a bit now, and is such a sweet, loving girl. She enjoys being pet and talked to and would love Continue Reading
2013 Landowner Workshops & Events
Written on April 8, 2013 at 5:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Islands Conservation District is presenting a couple of cool workshops this month: Growing Great Grass Pasture Management Techniques to Increase Production for Horses & Livestock as well as Prevent Weeds & Mud Learn basic techniques you can implement this spring to have healthy, productive pastures all through the summer and fall. Topics include: Continue Reading
Economic Forecast Luncheon
Written on April 8, 2013 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Please join the San Juan Economic Development Council and acclaimed futurist Glen Hiemstra, as he outlines the trends we face today – and the opportunities we have to shape the preferred future – during the SJEDC’s 2013 Economic Forecast Luncheon on Thursday, April 18. Glen Hiemstra is the founder of Futurist.com. An internationally acclaimed expert Continue Reading
Town Hall meeting with Randy Gaylord
Written on April 8, 2013 at 5:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Grange is sponsoring a Town Hall meeting with San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney, Randy Gaylord. The town hall will take place at 5:30 PM at Skagit Valley Community College in Friday Harbor on April 11, 2013. The public is invited.
“I Am An Artist” Workshop
Written on April 7, 2013 at 1:45 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Hurry before the Early Registration Deadline of Apr. 19th! The San Juan County Arts Council and Artist Trust of Washington are bringing the workshop, “I Am An Artist”, a professional development workshop, to San Juan County. The workshop will be held May 4 and 5 at Earthbox Inn & Spa in Friday Harbor. Say “I Continue Reading