Topic: Around Here
Island things…
Written on February 5, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s lots going on around here. Let’s take a look. First off, Sandy Strehlou mentions the following about ballet: Considering Ballet? We are very fortunate to have inspiring ballet instruction on island. Lina Downes teaches children as young as 5 up through beginning and intermediate adult, as well as private classes for serious advanced students. Ballet is Continue Reading
Firefighters Honored for Service in 2012
Written on February 4, 2013 at 3:04 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Firefighters and support members were honored for their dedicated service in 2012 at the annual awards banquet on Saturday night at the Rumor Mill, which was attended by about 100 people including guests. Ken Clark and Harry See received San Juan Island Fire Department’s highest awards when the department celebrated the 2012 contributions of its members. San Juan Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 4, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Little Percy is a party waiting to happen! At about a year old, he is full of energy and loves to romp and play. He’s also a terrific snuggler and is very affectionate and lovable. He gets along great with dogs of all sizes and would love to live in a home with other dogs Continue Reading
Taboo notes
Written on February 4, 2013 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rob Simpson of the Conscientious Projector movie series has compiled a list of notes from last week’s showing of Breaking the Taboo, a film about our 41 year old War on Drugs. Here’s Rob with more: Hello again Conscientious Ones, Rob here with a summary report: Everyone viewing Monday’s film found it quite provocative and Continue Reading
Book review: “Bring Me The Head of El Monte Slim!”
Written on February 4, 2013 at 5:07 am, by Ian Byington
It’s always cool to know the author of a book when you read it, and I love it when our friends crank out a good book….that’s what Dave Ryan has done with Bring Me The Head Of El Monte Slim: The Order of Chaos (Volume 1). If the name sounds familiar, that’s because Dave is the airport manager Continue Reading
Legion Post 163 Newsletter
Written on February 4, 2013 at 4:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you know Travis Goff was promoted to Petty Officer in the Navy? February’s newsletter from the Legion has information on local families in the military and a calendar of this month’s events. Also – did you know the Korean War was not really a war? It is referred to officially as “The Korean Conflict.” Continue Reading
The Lighter View
Written on February 3, 2013 at 10:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
They’re showing inspirational family movies on the 1st Monday of each month over at St. David’s Episcopal Church. Tomorrow’s feature is BELIEVE IN ME (108 minutes), a film based on a true story that happened in Oklahoma in the 1960’s. This film shows how important it is to put our faith in a higher plan, and Continue Reading
The Father-Daughter Dance is coming up this week on Friday!
Written on February 2, 2013 at 8:11 pm, by Ian Byington
This report filed by reporter-at-large & Update archivist Ian: The Father-Daughter Dance is coming up this week on Friday, starting at 7pm at the Mullis Center…. sponsored by Island Rec, this is the dance that was started in 2006, and it just keeps getting better! Sally & her crew do an awesome job…. Nearly every year, we shot a Continue Reading
Save our ferries
Written on February 2, 2013 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Something to think about next time we pay for our vehicle license tabs…
United Way keeps the community going….
Written on February 2, 2013 at 5:42 am, by Ian Byington
The broad range of things the United Way helps support on all the islands is simply amazing, and this year’s budget of $91K is going a long way. (Here’s the website, so you can get YOUR donation in!) Here’s the report from the United Way’s executive director, Eli Gull: In January, 2013, United Way of Continue Reading
It’s Tomorrow…Farmer’s Market!
Written on February 1, 2013 at 9:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Farmer’s Market will be open to serve you on Saturday, February 2 at the Grange Hall on 1st Street. Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
This is Our Town – Mary-Brooke Barger of Mirabella Skin Care
Written on February 1, 2013 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today our This is Our Town series puts the spotlight on Mary-Brooke Barger. Mary-Brooke began her career as a clinical massage therapist 26 years ago in Boulder, Colorado, and never stopped learning. After several years she discovered a new passion – the science of skin care – and she became a licensed aesthetician… Click here Continue Reading
That ain’t beauty bark…
Written on February 1, 2013 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you’ve driven past the Fairgrounds in the last few weeks, maybe you’re wondering what’s going on over at the Family Park in the corner there. Why’s it all blocked off and what’s that stuff all piled up keeping the kids from swinging? Well, the Update got on the case and went to Sally Thomsen Continue Reading
Massage/Spa Business Opportunity
Written on February 1, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
You always wanted to operate your very own Spa & Massage business didn’t you? Here’s your chance. Cynthia Burke has the scoop: Turn Key massage/spa business located in town limits of Friday Harbor. This space is completely set up and ready to begin operations with a few days of dusting off and reorganizing to your Continue Reading
Crysta and Faye
Written on January 31, 2013 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s always fun to see proud moms with their cute newborns. This is Crysta (who you probably know from Downrigger’s) and her little one Faye. Faye was born on the 12th of last month. Think about that for a minute… Last month was… anyone? (December) good, yes – December. Which is the… anyone? Twelfth Month… Continue Reading
Final Shows
Written on January 31, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is it! The final four chances to see the works of our islands playwrights live on the Gubelman* stage during the 2013 Islands Playwrights Showcase at San Juan Community Theatre. The showcase completes its run THIS Thursday through Saturday, January 31 and February 1-2 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, February 3 at 2:00 pm. Continue Reading
Island things…
Written on February 5, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
There’s lots going on around here. Let’s take a look. First off, Sandy Strehlou mentions the following about ballet: Considering Ballet? We are very fortunate to have inspiring ballet instruction on island. Lina Downes teaches children as young as 5 up through beginning and intermediate adult, as well as private classes for serious advanced students. Ballet is Continue Reading
Firefighters Honored for Service in 2012
Written on February 4, 2013 at 3:04 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Firefighters and support members were honored for their dedicated service in 2012 at the annual awards banquet on Saturday night at the Rumor Mill, which was attended by about 100 people including guests. Ken Clark and Harry See received San Juan Island Fire Department’s highest awards when the department celebrated the 2012 contributions of its members. San Juan Continue Reading
Pet of the Week
Written on February 4, 2013 at 5:20 am, by Tim Dustrude
Little Percy is a party waiting to happen! At about a year old, he is full of energy and loves to romp and play. He’s also a terrific snuggler and is very affectionate and lovable. He gets along great with dogs of all sizes and would love to live in a home with other dogs Continue Reading
Taboo notes
Written on February 4, 2013 at 5:15 am, by Tim Dustrude
Rob Simpson of the Conscientious Projector movie series has compiled a list of notes from last week’s showing of Breaking the Taboo, a film about our 41 year old War on Drugs. Here’s Rob with more: Hello again Conscientious Ones, Rob here with a summary report: Everyone viewing Monday’s film found it quite provocative and Continue Reading
Book review: “Bring Me The Head of El Monte Slim!”
Written on February 4, 2013 at 5:07 am, by Ian Byington
It’s always cool to know the author of a book when you read it, and I love it when our friends crank out a good book….that’s what Dave Ryan has done with Bring Me The Head Of El Monte Slim: The Order of Chaos (Volume 1). If the name sounds familiar, that’s because Dave is the airport manager Continue Reading
Legion Post 163 Newsletter
Written on February 4, 2013 at 4:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you know Travis Goff was promoted to Petty Officer in the Navy? February’s newsletter from the Legion has information on local families in the military and a calendar of this month’s events. Also – did you know the Korean War was not really a war? It is referred to officially as “The Korean Conflict.” Continue Reading
The Lighter View
Written on February 3, 2013 at 10:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
They’re showing inspirational family movies on the 1st Monday of each month over at St. David’s Episcopal Church. Tomorrow’s feature is BELIEVE IN ME (108 minutes), a film based on a true story that happened in Oklahoma in the 1960’s. This film shows how important it is to put our faith in a higher plan, and Continue Reading
The Father-Daughter Dance is coming up this week on Friday!
Written on February 2, 2013 at 8:11 pm, by Ian Byington
This report filed by reporter-at-large & Update archivist Ian: The Father-Daughter Dance is coming up this week on Friday, starting at 7pm at the Mullis Center…. sponsored by Island Rec, this is the dance that was started in 2006, and it just keeps getting better! Sally & her crew do an awesome job…. Nearly every year, we shot a Continue Reading
Save our ferries
Written on February 2, 2013 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Something to think about next time we pay for our vehicle license tabs…
United Way keeps the community going….
Written on February 2, 2013 at 5:42 am, by Ian Byington
The broad range of things the United Way helps support on all the islands is simply amazing, and this year’s budget of $91K is going a long way. (Here’s the website, so you can get YOUR donation in!) Here’s the report from the United Way’s executive director, Eli Gull: In January, 2013, United Way of Continue Reading
It’s Tomorrow…Farmer’s Market!
Written on February 1, 2013 at 9:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Farmer’s Market will be open to serve you on Saturday, February 2 at the Grange Hall on 1st Street. Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
This is Our Town – Mary-Brooke Barger of Mirabella Skin Care
Written on February 1, 2013 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Today our This is Our Town series puts the spotlight on Mary-Brooke Barger. Mary-Brooke began her career as a clinical massage therapist 26 years ago in Boulder, Colorado, and never stopped learning. After several years she discovered a new passion – the science of skin care – and she became a licensed aesthetician… Click here Continue Reading
That ain’t beauty bark…
Written on February 1, 2013 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
If you’ve driven past the Fairgrounds in the last few weeks, maybe you’re wondering what’s going on over at the Family Park in the corner there. Why’s it all blocked off and what’s that stuff all piled up keeping the kids from swinging? Well, the Update got on the case and went to Sally Thomsen Continue Reading
Massage/Spa Business Opportunity
Written on February 1, 2013 at 5:35 am, by Tim Dustrude
You always wanted to operate your very own Spa & Massage business didn’t you? Here’s your chance. Cynthia Burke has the scoop: Turn Key massage/spa business located in town limits of Friday Harbor. This space is completely set up and ready to begin operations with a few days of dusting off and reorganizing to your Continue Reading
Crysta and Faye
Written on January 31, 2013 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s always fun to see proud moms with their cute newborns. This is Crysta (who you probably know from Downrigger’s) and her little one Faye. Faye was born on the 12th of last month. Think about that for a minute… Last month was… anyone? (December) good, yes – December. Which is the… anyone? Twelfth Month… Continue Reading
Final Shows
Written on January 31, 2013 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
This is it! The final four chances to see the works of our islands playwrights live on the Gubelman* stage during the 2013 Islands Playwrights Showcase at San Juan Community Theatre. The showcase completes its run THIS Thursday through Saturday, January 31 and February 1-2 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, February 3 at 2:00 pm. Continue Reading