Topic: Around Here

Legion Post 163 April Newsletter

Written on March 29, 2013 at 5:35 am, by

Don and Betty Jane Craddock grew up in Pueblo. CO. She lived on the North side and he lived on the East side of town. They met in high school at the age of 16 and the rest of their love story is history. They graduated high school in 1942 only a few months after  Continue Reading

The Lighter View

Written on March 29, 2013 at 5:30 am, by

For April, it’s looking like several short films for The Lighter View. Beth sends this note about which movies she’ll be showing… I will be playing several short movies: Tanghi Argentini (14 minutes), a story about true love The Love Competition (15 minutes), a documentary of a scientific study to measure love The Letter Writer  Continue Reading

Women Gone Wild II

Written on March 28, 2013 at 5:50 am, by

Jan Murphy, Fundraising Coordinator from Wolf Hollow has this announcement for their upcoming event next week: Greetings Artists and Creative People! It’s that time of year again – time to start planning for Wolf Hollow’s, “Women Gone Wild” fundraiser at Mi Casita Restaurant! This year’s WGW will take place Wednesday, April 3 from 4:00 to  Continue Reading

Safe Shipping in the Salish Sea

Written on March 28, 2013 at 5:42 am, by

Safe Shipping in the Salish Sea: A Trans-boundary Discussion of an Oil Spill on International Water Day On March 22, thirty-five participants from First Nations tribes, U.S. tribes, Canadian and American NGOs came together to discuss current and proposed vessel traffic that would ship tar sands and coal through the Salish Sea, and the associated  Continue Reading

Salt Pool is Coming

Written on March 28, 2013 at 5:38 am, by

You may remember we mentioned this as a possibility last month – Now it’s looking like its a definite thing: San Juan Island Fitness is converting from their current and traditional chlorinated water to a Salt Pure® pool. “There are a lot of benefits to this conversion” says owner, Paul Hopkins. “Most who have swum  Continue Reading

Happy Easter from Be Chic!

Written on March 28, 2013 at 5:32 am, by

Kim Wickman at Be Chic Boutique wants to help you celebrate Easter in style and sends along this note: Happy Easter! Just a little reminder that we have some stylish spring dresses and scarves and some very cute new Toms shoes in just in time for this holiday weekend! Also new are the line of  Continue Reading

Goings On

Written on March 28, 2013 at 5:28 am, by

The San Juan Island Farmers Market will hold its last winter market this Saturday, March 30, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the San Juan Island Grange. Market booths feature locally grown produce, locally made foods, and crafts. Music will be provided by the Market Band. ++++++++++ Here’s an update from school Superintendent Rick Thompson on the  Continue Reading

Dining for Scholars is Tomorrow (Thursday)

Written on March 27, 2013 at 1:54 pm, by

Whoa – time is getting short! This is coming up a whole lot like TOMORROW. Here’s a note from Michele Mayer: I am very excited about this year’s Dining for Scholars event. We have changed it up a bit and this year we have invited a variety of restaurants and cafés around town to join  Continue Reading

Sunrise

Written on March 27, 2013 at 5:55 am, by

Welcome to Wednesday morning everyone! How about a nice sunrise to greet your day? This was shot by Aaron Shepard Tuesday morning. Thanks for sharing Aaron!

Wolf Hollow Welcomes New Rehabber…

Written on March 27, 2013 at 5:45 am, by

Earlier this month Wolf Hollow welcomed Vicki Taylor, who moved from Boise, Idaho to become their new Wildlife Rehabilitator. Vicki graduated from the University of Idaho in 2008 with a degree in Wildlife Resources and Conservation Biology. Her previous animal care experience includes work at a bird rehab. center in Idaho, an exotic animal sanctuary in Nevada  Continue Reading

School District Invites Calendar Input

Written on March 27, 2013 at 5:42 am, by

San Juan Island School District invites public input on the 2013-2014 Draft Academic Calendar. To access the calendar and an email link for public comment, please go to our website at http://www.sjisd.wednet.edu and click on “Public comment – next year’s calendar” at the top of Site Shortcuts. Or please feel welcome to call Maude Cumming,  Continue Reading

Pints for Prostates

Written on March 27, 2013 at 5:40 am, by

The Friday Harbor chapter of US TOO International is pleased to present a men’s health awareness event. Pints for Prostates will be reaching men through the universal language of beer at the Rumor Mill on April 3 starting at 7 p.m. The event will include live music featuring the Play-Rite Boys and the Duo-Tones, and  Continue Reading

Mark your Calendar – Community Conversations

Written on March 27, 2013 at 5:30 am, by

SJC Council Community Conversation Victoria Compton over at the San Juan Economic Development Council wants you to know about these upcoming events: April 2, 3, or 4 – Conversation Three: Economy & Jobs #1 What do we want the County’s future economy to look like? How can we grow family-wage jobs? Can we attract cottage  Continue Reading

Business & Financing Workshop

Written on March 27, 2013 at 5:25 am, by

And as long as we’re on the subject of the EDC…. The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on San Juan Island, on Wednesday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. until noon. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James McCafferty,  Continue Reading

Odlin Park Tree Trimming

Written on March 26, 2013 at 5:06 am, by

A note came in from Stan Matthews over at the County offices about those ribbons on some trees in Odlin Park on Lopez. Don’t fret – they’re not cutting them down! Just clearing some dead limbs. Here’s Stan’s note: As part of Odlin Park’s new campground development project, the San Juan County Parks Department contracted  Continue Reading

Wahoo! The San Juan Islands are designated a National Monument!

Written on March 25, 2013 at 6:08 pm, by

The president signed the act this morning…. And if you like, click here to view the Official Proclamation signed by the president.