Topic: Around Here
Books for Kids
Written on February 13, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is pretty cool. Lori Stokes just sent this notice over to share with you: Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC) and the San Juan Island Library are pleased to announce Books for Kids, a program that gives every child who comes to the new medical clinic, hospital or emergency room, the opportunity to go home Continue Reading
And the winners are…..
Written on February 12, 2013 at 6:18 am, by Ian Byington
Today’s the end of the first lap of the County Council election – the returns will be posted some time after 8pm on the County Elections Website here. This primary sets up the final election in April, with two candidates for each of the three spots – congrats to the winners, and to everyone who has run Continue Reading
New at the Whale Museum
Written on February 12, 2013 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
New things are happening at the Whale Museum and you’re invited to a sneak peek on Wednesday… Come see two new exhibits and the expanded exhibit hall. After a six-week closure for renovation and exhibit installation, The Whale Museum will re-open on Thursday, February 14, with hours 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. We’d like to Continue Reading
Park Plan to be Presented
Written on February 12, 2013 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a message from Mike Vouri, Chief of Interpretation & Historian at San Juan Island National Historical Park: San Juan Islanders will have an opportunity learn about and comment on the park’s plan for expanded horseback riding in San Juan Island National Historical Park at public meeting scheduled at 7:15 p.m., Wednesday February 13 in the conference Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 11, 2013 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shy-Ann is anything but “shy” now, but when she arrived at the shelter over a year ago she was quite timid, having gone from living in a home to being kept in a cold garage for over a year. She has become such a loving and friendly girl now and will make a wonderful companion Continue Reading
Digital Projection Equipment
Written on February 11, 2013 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you noticed the sharper, brighter picture at the movies lately? I just talked with Palace Theater owner Aaron King and he tells me that in mid December he replaced the old 35mm film projectors with new digital ones. Movies used to come to the theater on reels of film – now they arrive on Continue Reading
On The Fly, Friday
Written on February 10, 2013 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new band in town called On the Fly, and they will be entertaining at the Rumor Mill this coming Friday at 8:00 pm. They’re not really all that new exactly, but this will be one of their first public shows (You may have seen them at The Legion on Halloween or at Joe’s Continue Reading
Fishing Derby Results
Written on February 9, 2013 at 11:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from Debbie Sandwith at the 2013 Roche Harbor Salmon Classic: It was a sold out Event this year ~ with a HOT season of fishing going on here in the San Juan Islands. We weighed in a RECORD amount of fish –196 in 2 days!! The weather was in our favor with Continue Reading
Shannon Bailey photos
Written on February 8, 2013 at 5:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Photographer extraordinaire Shannon Bailey from the Pacific Catalyst (and now the Westward as well) has sent over some of her beautiful images to share with you. These are just a few of them. Really good stuff. Thank you Shannon!
Another Winner
Written on February 8, 2013 at 5:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chef Hobbes has another winner with this one. And don’t leave anything out he cautions – this is out of this world when done correctly: This is the best ever, trust me! Just an awesome sandwich, full of flavor, texture and a little crunch! Recipe for two big sandwiches: 1 can good quality island tuna, drained Continue Reading
Babies Graduation Class Photos
Written on February 7, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling Class of 2030 High School Graduates! If you have a child that was born between August 31, 2011 and August 30, 2012 please bring your baby for a group photo on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2013 at 11 AM to the PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Photographer Kathleen Ballard is donating her time to capture the bunch; a similar photo Continue Reading
What’s Going On….
Written on February 7, 2013 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yappy Hour is Thursday! Hope to see you this Thursday, February 7 at the Rumor Mill for our second “Yappy Hour” to benefit the Animal Shelter! Stop by any time between 4:00 and 5:30 pm, enjoy an appetizer and your favorite libation and Peggy and Orren will donate a percentage of your tab to The Continue Reading
We’re gonna miss you Helen!
Written on February 7, 2013 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brian Rader sent this note over about Helen Venada leaving her position as Waste Reduction and Recycling Coordinator: This week marks the end of an era in San Juan County. After 24 years of service, both as a contractor and as an employee, Helen Venada will be leaving employment with San Juan County. As I travel Continue Reading
Waterworks Reopens
Written on February 6, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just in time for Valentine’s Week /President’s Weekend, WaterWorks Gallery is OPEN. Wednesday thru Monday, Feb 13th – 18th. Hours are 10-5 daily Stop by and see works by Jaime Ellsworth, Melinda Hannigan, Danielle Dean Palmer, Georgia Gerber, Tom Small and Catherine Skinner. With jewelry by Dianne Coe, Tana Acton, and Peggy Hunt to mention a few. Complimentary gift wrapping Continue Reading
Layin’ it Down
Written on February 6, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you popped into King’s Market on Tuesday and were stopped at the bottom of the stairs to King’s Variety by the barricade saying “please enter from our street entrance”, here’s why: They’re doing some remodeling up there – That’s Jimmy Feliz in the photo from All the Above Construction, working as a sub-contractor for San Continue Reading
“Amazing” Dancer
Written on February 6, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan from the Community Theater sends this notice: “Amazing” Dancer Stars in New Ballet from Island Choreographer La Danse et La Musique, a “grand” evening of music and movement at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m., brings a chance to see more mesmerizing moves from an internationally-renowned Seattle dancer. Event Continue Reading
Books for Kids
Written on February 13, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is pretty cool. Lori Stokes just sent this notice over to share with you: Peace Island Medical Center (PIMC) and the San Juan Island Library are pleased to announce Books for Kids, a program that gives every child who comes to the new medical clinic, hospital or emergency room, the opportunity to go home Continue Reading
And the winners are…..
Written on February 12, 2013 at 6:18 am, by Ian Byington
Today’s the end of the first lap of the County Council election – the returns will be posted some time after 8pm on the County Elections Website here. This primary sets up the final election in April, with two candidates for each of the three spots – congrats to the winners, and to everyone who has run Continue Reading
New at the Whale Museum
Written on February 12, 2013 at 5:24 am, by Tim Dustrude
New things are happening at the Whale Museum and you’re invited to a sneak peek on Wednesday… Come see two new exhibits and the expanded exhibit hall. After a six-week closure for renovation and exhibit installation, The Whale Museum will re-open on Thursday, February 14, with hours 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. We’d like to Continue Reading
Park Plan to be Presented
Written on February 12, 2013 at 5:16 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a message from Mike Vouri, Chief of Interpretation & Historian at San Juan Island National Historical Park: San Juan Islanders will have an opportunity learn about and comment on the park’s plan for expanded horseback riding in San Juan Island National Historical Park at public meeting scheduled at 7:15 p.m., Wednesday February 13 in the conference Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 11, 2013 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Shy-Ann is anything but “shy” now, but when she arrived at the shelter over a year ago she was quite timid, having gone from living in a home to being kept in a cold garage for over a year. She has become such a loving and friendly girl now and will make a wonderful companion Continue Reading
Digital Projection Equipment
Written on February 11, 2013 at 5:10 am, by Tim Dustrude
Have you noticed the sharper, brighter picture at the movies lately? I just talked with Palace Theater owner Aaron King and he tells me that in mid December he replaced the old 35mm film projectors with new digital ones. Movies used to come to the theater on reels of film – now they arrive on Continue Reading
On The Fly, Friday
Written on February 10, 2013 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s a new band in town called On the Fly, and they will be entertaining at the Rumor Mill this coming Friday at 8:00 pm. They’re not really all that new exactly, but this will be one of their first public shows (You may have seen them at The Legion on Halloween or at Joe’s Continue Reading
Fishing Derby Results
Written on February 9, 2013 at 11:20 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from Debbie Sandwith at the 2013 Roche Harbor Salmon Classic: It was a sold out Event this year ~ with a HOT season of fishing going on here in the San Juan Islands. We weighed in a RECORD amount of fish –196 in 2 days!! The weather was in our favor with Continue Reading
Shannon Bailey photos
Written on February 8, 2013 at 5:18 am, by Tim Dustrude
Photographer extraordinaire Shannon Bailey from the Pacific Catalyst (and now the Westward as well) has sent over some of her beautiful images to share with you. These are just a few of them. Really good stuff. Thank you Shannon!
Another Winner
Written on February 8, 2013 at 5:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
Chef Hobbes has another winner with this one. And don’t leave anything out he cautions – this is out of this world when done correctly: This is the best ever, trust me! Just an awesome sandwich, full of flavor, texture and a little crunch! Recipe for two big sandwiches: 1 can good quality island tuna, drained Continue Reading
Babies Graduation Class Photos
Written on February 7, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling Class of 2030 High School Graduates! If you have a child that was born between August 31, 2011 and August 30, 2012 please bring your baby for a group photo on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2013 at 11 AM to the PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Photographer Kathleen Ballard is donating her time to capture the bunch; a similar photo Continue Reading
What’s Going On….
Written on February 7, 2013 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Yappy Hour is Thursday! Hope to see you this Thursday, February 7 at the Rumor Mill for our second “Yappy Hour” to benefit the Animal Shelter! Stop by any time between 4:00 and 5:30 pm, enjoy an appetizer and your favorite libation and Peggy and Orren will donate a percentage of your tab to The Continue Reading
We’re gonna miss you Helen!
Written on February 7, 2013 at 5:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Brian Rader sent this note over about Helen Venada leaving her position as Waste Reduction and Recycling Coordinator: This week marks the end of an era in San Juan County. After 24 years of service, both as a contractor and as an employee, Helen Venada will be leaving employment with San Juan County. As I travel Continue Reading
Waterworks Reopens
Written on February 6, 2013 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Just in time for Valentine’s Week /President’s Weekend, WaterWorks Gallery is OPEN. Wednesday thru Monday, Feb 13th – 18th. Hours are 10-5 daily Stop by and see works by Jaime Ellsworth, Melinda Hannigan, Danielle Dean Palmer, Georgia Gerber, Tom Small and Catherine Skinner. With jewelry by Dianne Coe, Tana Acton, and Peggy Hunt to mention a few. Complimentary gift wrapping Continue Reading
Layin’ it Down
Written on February 6, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you popped into King’s Market on Tuesday and were stopped at the bottom of the stairs to King’s Variety by the barricade saying “please enter from our street entrance”, here’s why: They’re doing some remodeling up there – That’s Jimmy Feliz in the photo from All the Above Construction, working as a sub-contractor for San Continue Reading
“Amazing” Dancer
Written on February 6, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan from the Community Theater sends this notice: “Amazing” Dancer Stars in New Ballet from Island Choreographer La Danse et La Musique, a “grand” evening of music and movement at San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m., brings a chance to see more mesmerizing moves from an internationally-renowned Seattle dancer. Event Continue Reading