Topic: Around Here
Outstanding Young Artists
Written on March 7, 2013 at 7:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School Jazz Band Student Michael Hoeller triumphs at Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Friday Harbor High School jazz student Michael Hoeller trumpeted his way to an “Outstanding Young Artist” designation at the annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival held at the University of Idaho February 22-24. The Friday Harbor High School Jazz Band directed Continue Reading
Computer for a young Tibetan monk
Written on March 7, 2013 at 7:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Thrinley Dimarco is hoping you can help fund a computer for her Tibetan friend Khedup. Here’s her story: SKC is a Tibetan Buddhist retreat center here on San Juan Island. While we support the displaced Tibetan people and their culture both inside and outside of Tibet, finding a computer for this young monk is not Continue Reading
LED Upgrades at the Airport
Written on March 7, 2013 at 7:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Deanna Eltinge over at the Port sends this airport update: The Port of Friday Harbor recently received a rebate in the amount of $4,720 from OPALCO’s Commercial Lighting Upgrade Program for the installed LED taxiway signs and lights at the airport. This lighting replacement was part of the Taxiway ‘A’ Realignment project in the summer Continue Reading
“A Number” – New play from Island Stage Left
Written on March 6, 2013 at 8:17 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left presents “A Number” by Caryl Churchill – About a father and son, it’s a psychological thriller that lasts only one hour on stage, but will have you talking about it long after the curtain falls! San Juan County Fairgrounds – 4H Building (Marie Boe Building now) March 21st thru April 21st Thursdays thru Continue Reading
Town Hall Meeting with Sheriff Rob Nou
Written on March 6, 2013 at 8:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Grange #225 invites you to attend a Town Hall meeting with Sheriff Rob Nou. Domestic Violence, Drugs, DUIs will be the main topics. Thursday, March 14, 2013 6:00 PM at: Skagit Valley Community Room 221 Weber Way, Friday Harbor Bring your law enforcement questions and concerns. Refreshments will be served Please let your friends Continue Reading
Support your Local Fire Department
Written on March 6, 2013 at 7:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Ken Clark created this video to help create interest for the recruitment of volunteer firefighters. Right now the fire department is in much need of volunteers. “We need all the support we can get” he says. Check out the video and call San Juan Island Fire and Rescue at 378-5334 for more information.
Isle Be Wed is back for 2013
Written on March 6, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Isle Be Wed, the only wedding show in the San Juan Islands is back and bigger for 2013. A collection of San Juan Island vendors teamed up to launch the first annual Isle Be Wed wedding show, celebrating island wedding fare available to brides and grooms throughout the San Juan Islands in 2012. Now, the Continue Reading
Sushi Demystified
Written on March 6, 2013 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Cynthia Burke, owner of Cynthia’s, Of Course catering company as she shares the simplicity and fun of creating Sushi. An evening of information, interactive & hands on activity as you learn to roll your own Sushi using simple to creative ingredients. Cynthia will explain many of the ingredients and tools used in the preparation Continue Reading
Guys on Ice
Written on March 5, 2013 at 8:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
See ya on da ice! Guys on Ice Opens March 8 The secret world of Wisconsin ice fishing comes alive with music and laughs at San Juan Community Theatre March 8-10 and 14-17. Guys on Ice, written by Fred Alley with music by James Kaplan and directed by Laura Concord, spends a day in the Continue Reading
New Broadband Forum
Written on March 5, 2013 at 8:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a quick note from Rock Island’s Mike Greene about the new Broadband Forum: Hello, I wanted to take this opportunity to let you all know a bit more about the San Juan County Broadband Forum that was just launched a few days ago. This forum is a result of the cumulative effort of five Continue Reading
Spring Ahead this weekend
Written on March 5, 2013 at 8:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – Sunday March 10th, Daylight Savings Time begins. Set your clock ahead!
Park Expands
Written on March 5, 2013 at 8:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island National Historical Park Expands Land Protected for English Camp will Provide New Recreation Opportunities for Park Visitors The National Park Service (NPS) and The Conservation Fund announced today the conservation and addition of a 34-acre property to San Juan Island National Historical Park (NHP). The newly protected land, located along 2,500 feet Continue Reading
It’s happening this week…
Written on March 5, 2013 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Grab your mates and head over to Haley’s Bait Shop, 175 Spring Street for your favorite libation and a bite! A portion of your tab will go to The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. Thursday, March 7th – 5:00 til 6:30 ++++++++++ San Juan Dragons Spaghetti Dinner Don’t Forget! It’s tonight – Tuesday, March 5 Continue Reading
1st Annual Friday Harbor Film Festival
Written on March 5, 2013 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Stories From Around the Pacific Rim Coming October 11-12-13, 2013 The 1st Annual Friday Harbor Film Festival will present entertaining, inspiring, educational and award winning full length and short documentaries about the diverse Pacific Rim and one of the largest features on earth; the Pacific Ocean. The variety of film subjects range from island cultures, marine Continue Reading
Soroptimists of Friday Harbor
Written on March 5, 2013 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy Hansen of the Soroptimists sent over a report on what they were up to last weekend. Here’s her story: Each year Northwestern Region of Soroptimist International of the Americas holds an Area meeting with clubs in Skagit/Island/San Juan counties. This year it was hosted by SI Fidalgo Island at the Swinomish Casino outside Anacortes. Continue Reading
Park Launches Community Arts in the Park competition
Written on March 5, 2013 at 5:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
Grab your paints and brushes, allow your imagination to run wild, and submit any two- or three-dimensional piece of art by April 12 to the first Community Arts in the Park competition, sponsored by San Juan Island National Historical Park. The competition, designed to celebrate ecology through art, is part of the park’s annual Bloom Continue Reading
Outstanding Young Artists
Written on March 7, 2013 at 7:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor High School Jazz Band Student Michael Hoeller triumphs at Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Friday Harbor High School jazz student Michael Hoeller trumpeted his way to an “Outstanding Young Artist” designation at the annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival held at the University of Idaho February 22-24. The Friday Harbor High School Jazz Band directed Continue Reading
Computer for a young Tibetan monk
Written on March 7, 2013 at 7:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Thrinley Dimarco is hoping you can help fund a computer for her Tibetan friend Khedup. Here’s her story: SKC is a Tibetan Buddhist retreat center here on San Juan Island. While we support the displaced Tibetan people and their culture both inside and outside of Tibet, finding a computer for this young monk is not Continue Reading
LED Upgrades at the Airport
Written on March 7, 2013 at 7:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Deanna Eltinge over at the Port sends this airport update: The Port of Friday Harbor recently received a rebate in the amount of $4,720 from OPALCO’s Commercial Lighting Upgrade Program for the installed LED taxiway signs and lights at the airport. This lighting replacement was part of the Taxiway ‘A’ Realignment project in the summer Continue Reading
“A Number” – New play from Island Stage Left
Written on March 6, 2013 at 8:17 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Island Stage Left presents “A Number” by Caryl Churchill – About a father and son, it’s a psychological thriller that lasts only one hour on stage, but will have you talking about it long after the curtain falls! San Juan County Fairgrounds – 4H Building (Marie Boe Building now) March 21st thru April 21st Thursdays thru Continue Reading
Town Hall Meeting with Sheriff Rob Nou
Written on March 6, 2013 at 8:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Grange #225 invites you to attend a Town Hall meeting with Sheriff Rob Nou. Domestic Violence, Drugs, DUIs will be the main topics. Thursday, March 14, 2013 6:00 PM at: Skagit Valley Community Room 221 Weber Way, Friday Harbor Bring your law enforcement questions and concerns. Refreshments will be served Please let your friends Continue Reading
Support your Local Fire Department
Written on March 6, 2013 at 7:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Ken Clark created this video to help create interest for the recruitment of volunteer firefighters. Right now the fire department is in much need of volunteers. “We need all the support we can get” he says. Check out the video and call San Juan Island Fire and Rescue at 378-5334 for more information.
Isle Be Wed is back for 2013
Written on March 6, 2013 at 5:25 am, by Tim Dustrude
Isle Be Wed, the only wedding show in the San Juan Islands is back and bigger for 2013. A collection of San Juan Island vendors teamed up to launch the first annual Isle Be Wed wedding show, celebrating island wedding fare available to brides and grooms throughout the San Juan Islands in 2012. Now, the Continue Reading
Sushi Demystified
Written on March 6, 2013 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Join Cynthia Burke, owner of Cynthia’s, Of Course catering company as she shares the simplicity and fun of creating Sushi. An evening of information, interactive & hands on activity as you learn to roll your own Sushi using simple to creative ingredients. Cynthia will explain many of the ingredients and tools used in the preparation Continue Reading
Guys on Ice
Written on March 5, 2013 at 8:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
See ya on da ice! Guys on Ice Opens March 8 The secret world of Wisconsin ice fishing comes alive with music and laughs at San Juan Community Theatre March 8-10 and 14-17. Guys on Ice, written by Fred Alley with music by James Kaplan and directed by Laura Concord, spends a day in the Continue Reading
New Broadband Forum
Written on March 5, 2013 at 8:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a quick note from Rock Island’s Mike Greene about the new Broadband Forum: Hello, I wanted to take this opportunity to let you all know a bit more about the San Juan County Broadband Forum that was just launched a few days ago. This forum is a result of the cumulative effort of five Continue Reading
Spring Ahead this weekend
Written on March 5, 2013 at 8:22 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t forget – Sunday March 10th, Daylight Savings Time begins. Set your clock ahead!
Park Expands
Written on March 5, 2013 at 8:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island National Historical Park Expands Land Protected for English Camp will Provide New Recreation Opportunities for Park Visitors The National Park Service (NPS) and The Conservation Fund announced today the conservation and addition of a 34-acre property to San Juan Island National Historical Park (NHP). The newly protected land, located along 2,500 feet Continue Reading
It’s happening this week…
Written on March 5, 2013 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Grab your mates and head over to Haley’s Bait Shop, 175 Spring Street for your favorite libation and a bite! A portion of your tab will go to The Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor. Thursday, March 7th – 5:00 til 6:30 ++++++++++ San Juan Dragons Spaghetti Dinner Don’t Forget! It’s tonight – Tuesday, March 5 Continue Reading
1st Annual Friday Harbor Film Festival
Written on March 5, 2013 at 5:32 am, by Tim Dustrude
Stories From Around the Pacific Rim Coming October 11-12-13, 2013 The 1st Annual Friday Harbor Film Festival will present entertaining, inspiring, educational and award winning full length and short documentaries about the diverse Pacific Rim and one of the largest features on earth; the Pacific Ocean. The variety of film subjects range from island cultures, marine Continue Reading
Soroptimists of Friday Harbor
Written on March 5, 2013 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Nancy Hansen of the Soroptimists sent over a report on what they were up to last weekend. Here’s her story: Each year Northwestern Region of Soroptimist International of the Americas holds an Area meeting with clubs in Skagit/Island/San Juan counties. This year it was hosted by SI Fidalgo Island at the Swinomish Casino outside Anacortes. Continue Reading
Park Launches Community Arts in the Park competition
Written on March 5, 2013 at 5:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
Grab your paints and brushes, allow your imagination to run wild, and submit any two- or three-dimensional piece of art by April 12 to the first Community Arts in the Park competition, sponsored by San Juan Island National Historical Park. The competition, designed to celebrate ecology through art, is part of the park’s annual Bloom Continue Reading