Topic: Around Here
They’re Losin’ It!
Written on March 4, 2013 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The other day I ran into Gina and Vikky, the Weight Watchers leaders here in Friday Harbor, and they told me that every time someone finds out they run the meeting here weekly, they get the same response: “I had no idea that Weight Watchers is here!”, so we thought we should let you know. Here’s Gina Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 4, 2013 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Coming at you straight from the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor, it’s this week’s Pet of the Week. Here’s Jan with the lowdown: This handsome man, who we have named “Byron”, was brought to the shelter a few weeks ago by a kind islander who started feeding him when he showed up as a Continue Reading
Team Trivia at the Legion
Written on March 4, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych lets us know that the next Team Trivia game will be at the Legion on Tuesday, March 5. The game starts at 6:00 PM. If you want dinner before trivia, Michelle Novak is back and will be serving ham and potato soup with fresh rolls and a salad for a reasonable price.
Spread Eagle
Written on March 2, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another winner John Miller shot last week. Have a great weekend!
XYZ Yoga in the morning
Written on March 2, 2013 at 5:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
I just heard from Cynthia that she’s starting a new series of Yoga classes this month. Here she is with more: Time to start fresh and renew! Become Strong, Stretched and Centered! We are offering a new series of Yoga Classes at XYZ movement arts beginning in March! For the month of March – Unlimited Continue Reading
Band Raffle a Success
Written on March 1, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Band Family and Friends collected donations from a number of local businesses (listed below) for a raffle/fundraiser. All of these businesses gave donations without hesitation to support the band trip. With all of the generous donations we were able to put together two very nice gift baskets to raffle off. The drawing Continue Reading
From Time to Time
Written on March 1, 2013 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Lighter View – Inspirational family movies on the 1st Monday of each month over at St. David’s Episcopal Church. The March edition is From Time to Time, a movie about love, family and a young boy who begins an adventure that unlocks family secrets laid buried for generations. The film stars Maggie Smith and it won the Continue Reading
Letter to you From OPALCO
Written on March 1, 2013 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Winnie Adams, Director of Orcas Power & Light Cooperative sends this letter: OPALCO MEMBER BYLAW CHANGE INITIATIVE A group of co-op members on Lopez Island, organized as the Lopez Chapter of Citizens for Safe Technology, recently submitted a petition asking for a change to the OPALCO bylaws related to the construction of wireless facilities. The Continue Reading
Congratulations to FHHS Orca Bowl 2013 Participants!
Written on February 28, 2013 at 8:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
[Ed. note – This story, originally published on Feb. 25, has been updated to include the photos below] You remember Hannah Snow right? FHHS graduating class of 2010; Member of the winning Orca Bowl team that year; Well, she’s moved on to the University of Washington and works the Orca Bowl from that side of Continue Reading
Lloyd Jones Rocks the Rumor Mill this Friday
Written on February 28, 2013 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Special one night performance with Lloyd Jones at the Rumor Mill Friday, March 1st Wow… Check out his rap sheet: Portland, Oregon roots artist Lloyd Jones has recorded six critically acclaimed albums, toured internationally, and racked up dozens of major awards and accolades. He’s a relentless road dog, hitting festival stages, Delbert’s annual Sandy Beaches Continue Reading
Parks mean Money
Written on February 28, 2013 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out this press release from the National Park Service… San Juan Island National Historical Park tourism creates $18 million in local economic benefit and is part of a $30 billion impact that supports 252,000 jobs nationwide. A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011 shows that the 266,717 visitors to San Juan Island National Continue Reading
Bicycle Tourism Workshop
Written on February 28, 2013 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
A reminder that this presentation/discussion is happening today. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend. Please join the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Partnership for a talk on bicycle travel and sustainable tourism on Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 1:00 – 3:30 PM. The presentation is sponsored by WSDOT’s Community Design Office and will be broadcast in these locations: Continue Reading
Dinner at Paideia’s
Written on February 28, 2013 at 5:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s that time again… Please join us for a Mediterranean-inspired evening that will surely be memorable! Enjoy a fun-filled night beginning with a silent auction, our student-made quilt raffle, and lovely tunes played by local musician Amanda Brast. Your dining experience will include appetizers and traditional Spanish paella, followed with a musical performance by our amazing Continue Reading
Bob Jamieson Honored for Volunteer Service
Written on February 27, 2013 at 7:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
What you probably do know is that Bob Jamieson is the fixed wing, night-time, medevac pilot for Island Air. What you maybe don’t know is that Bob has been teaching FAA Ground School to high school students for almost 10 years – AS A VOLUNTEER. He is retiring from teaching, having just finished his last class last Continue Reading
America’s Favorite Pastime
Written on February 27, 2013 at 6:09 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Baseball and Softball Association (FHBSA) announces that registration for this year’s youth softball and baseball season (Ages 5 – 14) is now open for on-line registration at www.fhball.org. In person registration is happening after school at the elementary school Wednesday and Thursday of this week (Feb 27th and Feb 28th) from 3:00 to 5:00 Continue Reading
Salt Water Pool??
Written on February 27, 2013 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yes, you read that right. A salt water pool may be easier on your skin. Sounds pretty cool. Here’s owner Paul Hopkins with the story: San Juan Island Fitness is considering a conversion from their current and traditional chlorinated water to a Salt Pure® pool. State Health Code requires a minimum disinfectant (chlorine) level of Continue Reading
They’re Losin’ It!
Written on March 4, 2013 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
The other day I ran into Gina and Vikky, the Weight Watchers leaders here in Friday Harbor, and they told me that every time someone finds out they run the meeting here weekly, they get the same response: “I had no idea that Weight Watchers is here!”, so we thought we should let you know. Here’s Gina Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on March 4, 2013 at 5:37 am, by Tim Dustrude
Coming at you straight from the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor, it’s this week’s Pet of the Week. Here’s Jan with the lowdown: This handsome man, who we have named “Byron”, was brought to the shelter a few weeks ago by a kind islander who started feeding him when he showed up as a Continue Reading
Team Trivia at the Legion
Written on March 4, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Minnie Knych lets us know that the next Team Trivia game will be at the Legion on Tuesday, March 5. The game starts at 6:00 PM. If you want dinner before trivia, Michelle Novak is back and will be serving ham and potato soup with fresh rolls and a salad for a reasonable price.
Spread Eagle
Written on March 2, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s another winner John Miller shot last week. Have a great weekend!
XYZ Yoga in the morning
Written on March 2, 2013 at 5:12 am, by Tim Dustrude
I just heard from Cynthia that she’s starting a new series of Yoga classes this month. Here she is with more: Time to start fresh and renew! Become Strong, Stretched and Centered! We are offering a new series of Yoga Classes at XYZ movement arts beginning in March! For the month of March – Unlimited Continue Reading
Band Raffle a Success
Written on March 1, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Friday Harbor Band Family and Friends collected donations from a number of local businesses (listed below) for a raffle/fundraiser. All of these businesses gave donations without hesitation to support the band trip. With all of the generous donations we were able to put together two very nice gift baskets to raffle off. The drawing Continue Reading
From Time to Time
Written on March 1, 2013 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Lighter View – Inspirational family movies on the 1st Monday of each month over at St. David’s Episcopal Church. The March edition is From Time to Time, a movie about love, family and a young boy who begins an adventure that unlocks family secrets laid buried for generations. The film stars Maggie Smith and it won the Continue Reading
Letter to you From OPALCO
Written on March 1, 2013 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Winnie Adams, Director of Orcas Power & Light Cooperative sends this letter: OPALCO MEMBER BYLAW CHANGE INITIATIVE A group of co-op members on Lopez Island, organized as the Lopez Chapter of Citizens for Safe Technology, recently submitted a petition asking for a change to the OPALCO bylaws related to the construction of wireless facilities. The Continue Reading
Congratulations to FHHS Orca Bowl 2013 Participants!
Written on February 28, 2013 at 8:28 pm, by Tim Dustrude
[Ed. note – This story, originally published on Feb. 25, has been updated to include the photos below] You remember Hannah Snow right? FHHS graduating class of 2010; Member of the winning Orca Bowl team that year; Well, she’s moved on to the University of Washington and works the Orca Bowl from that side of Continue Reading
Lloyd Jones Rocks the Rumor Mill this Friday
Written on February 28, 2013 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Special one night performance with Lloyd Jones at the Rumor Mill Friday, March 1st Wow… Check out his rap sheet: Portland, Oregon roots artist Lloyd Jones has recorded six critically acclaimed albums, toured internationally, and racked up dozens of major awards and accolades. He’s a relentless road dog, hitting festival stages, Delbert’s annual Sandy Beaches Continue Reading
Parks mean Money
Written on February 28, 2013 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out this press release from the National Park Service… San Juan Island National Historical Park tourism creates $18 million in local economic benefit and is part of a $30 billion impact that supports 252,000 jobs nationwide. A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011 shows that the 266,717 visitors to San Juan Island National Continue Reading
Bicycle Tourism Workshop
Written on February 28, 2013 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
A reminder that this presentation/discussion is happening today. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend. Please join the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Partnership for a talk on bicycle travel and sustainable tourism on Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 1:00 – 3:30 PM. The presentation is sponsored by WSDOT’s Community Design Office and will be broadcast in these locations: Continue Reading
Dinner at Paideia’s
Written on February 28, 2013 at 5:08 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s that time again… Please join us for a Mediterranean-inspired evening that will surely be memorable! Enjoy a fun-filled night beginning with a silent auction, our student-made quilt raffle, and lovely tunes played by local musician Amanda Brast. Your dining experience will include appetizers and traditional Spanish paella, followed with a musical performance by our amazing Continue Reading
Bob Jamieson Honored for Volunteer Service
Written on February 27, 2013 at 7:12 pm, by Tim Dustrude
What you probably do know is that Bob Jamieson is the fixed wing, night-time, medevac pilot for Island Air. What you maybe don’t know is that Bob has been teaching FAA Ground School to high school students for almost 10 years – AS A VOLUNTEER. He is retiring from teaching, having just finished his last class last Continue Reading
America’s Favorite Pastime
Written on February 27, 2013 at 6:09 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Friday Harbor Baseball and Softball Association (FHBSA) announces that registration for this year’s youth softball and baseball season (Ages 5 – 14) is now open for on-line registration at www.fhball.org. In person registration is happening after school at the elementary school Wednesday and Thursday of this week (Feb 27th and Feb 28th) from 3:00 to 5:00 Continue Reading
Salt Water Pool??
Written on February 27, 2013 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yes, you read that right. A salt water pool may be easier on your skin. Sounds pretty cool. Here’s owner Paul Hopkins with the story: San Juan Island Fitness is considering a conversion from their current and traditional chlorinated water to a Salt Pure® pool. State Health Code requires a minimum disinfectant (chlorine) level of Continue Reading