Topic: Around Here
Into the Wood Cast
Written on January 19, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Who’s Cinderella? Who’s Jack in the Beanstalk? Who’s the wretched witch? Director Margaret Hall and musical director Jim Collado now have a cast for this April and May’s spring musical at San Juan Community Theatre: Into the Woods (written by Stephen Sondheim). If you’re not familiar with the story, it’s an interesting take on fairytales and how Continue Reading
It’s at The Bean
Written on January 18, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Political Speed Dating at The Bean Cafe! On Wednesday January 23rd from 2:30-5:00 The Bean Cafe will host the event “Political Speed Dating”. At this event the majority of the current County Council candidates will be seated at separate tables. Members of the community are invited to come and spend a little time with each Continue Reading
What’s going on….
Written on January 18, 2013 at 5:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Murphy over at Wolf Hollow has this tidbit for you: Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center plans to start sending out e-updates about “Happenings at the Hollow” and invite those who would like to receive these updates to email: Jmurphy [@] wolfhollowwildlife [.] org. Once we have your email address on file you’ll receive photos Continue Reading
There’s still time
Written on January 17, 2013 at 6:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The deadline for scoping comments on the proposed Gateway Pacific Coal Terminal is Tuesday, January 22, at 5:00 PM. Also, there was an email issue that has now been resolved according to the website, but they are now requesting comments be submitted via the Comment Form on their website.
Painting the theater red…
Written on January 17, 2013 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
… or Caliente… Did you get over to the Community Theater this week? Diana Mancel tells us that John Bostrom has been very busy over there with ladders, drop cloths, buckets and paint brushes. Here she is with her take on it all… The new colors are Raisin and Caliente – a deep purple and Continue Reading
Snowshoeing!
Written on January 17, 2013 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec wants to know… are you interested in Snowshoeing? Morgan Johnston has more… It looks like our snowshoeing program might get cancelled if we can’t get 6 more people to sign up. The info is as follows: Snowshoeing -Ages 18 and up -Fee: $71.00, includes transportation, equipment, and instruction -2 Trip Dates: January 27th and Continue Reading
Sylvia checks in
Written on January 17, 2013 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sylvia Chesley Smith, Life Coach and Counselor, would like to introduce herself to you and offer her services. And for those of you on San Juan, don’t let the Lopez phone number throw you, she does have an office in Friday Harbor. Here’s Sylvia with more… Greetings and Happy New Year! The New Year is Continue Reading
DVSAS training coming up
Written on January 17, 2013 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Domestic violence and sexual assault are important but difficult issues to face. The non-profit agency, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) will be facilitating a series of trainings to help broaden community awareness and to help people prepare for careers working with survivors of abuse or volunteering to assist with crisis line work. You as a community Continue Reading
Job opening at the Library
Written on January 17, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library is seeking a Program Associate to design and implement innovative programming for adult library patrons based on priorities established with the Library Director.
Working really works
Written on January 16, 2013 at 4:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There is still time to get tickets for this new play Thursday night. Diana Mancel attended a rehearsal last Wednesday at the Community Theater and she has this to report: Studs Terkel once said he was “celebrated for celebrating the uncelebrated.” That is certainly an apt description of his play, Working, being presented by Jane Continue Reading
Disseminating the Information
Written on January 16, 2013 at 5:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
Roving Update reporter Louise Dustrude got a chance to catch up with Jill, Ann and Louisa to find out what they were up to, and she turns in this report: Wearing orange safety vests, Louisa Nishitani, Ann Jarrell, and Jill Johnson were working the ferry lanes on Monday, handing out information about the proposed Cherry Continue Reading
Supply Chain Management Training Available
Written on January 16, 2013 at 4:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Economic Development Council, in partnership with the Island County EDC and the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, has been awarded a grant from the US Department of Agriculture, for APICS training in supply chain management. The grant covers full scholarships for Island, San Juan and Skagit County residents to attend Continue Reading
Please pass the Sea Salt…
Written on January 15, 2013 at 9:18 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island sea salt, that is. You know Brady Ryan, right? Captain of FHHS Soccer team, in what was it… 2003? He’s created a new business on the island called Ryan Farm, LLC and his first product has just arrived at the Co-op… Sea Salt! Right out of Griffin Bay, dried on his farm Continue Reading
Last Chance Art Sale
Written on January 15, 2013 at 5:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Have you seen Vivien Burnett’s artwork? She has some really fun and beautiful stuff and this weekend she’s opening her studio for refreshments and offering great prices on selected prints. Here’s Vivien with more: Come Join Artist Vivien Burnett at her studio 24 Hubbard Lane, Friday Harbor this Saturday and Sunday January 19th & 20th, Continue Reading
Remember San Juan County Bank?
Written on January 15, 2013 at 5:51 am, by Ian Byington
The island’s oldest bank merged with Key Bank twenty years ago, but it’s been a custom of the former employees to have periodic reunions to stay in touch. Here’s the scoop from Marilyn Corrie: We thought your readers might enjoy this little bit of community trivia. Many will remember San Juan County Bank (SJCB), which Continue Reading
Into the Wood Cast
Written on January 19, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Who’s Cinderella? Who’s Jack in the Beanstalk? Who’s the wretched witch? Director Margaret Hall and musical director Jim Collado now have a cast for this April and May’s spring musical at San Juan Community Theatre: Into the Woods (written by Stephen Sondheim). If you’re not familiar with the story, it’s an interesting take on fairytales and how Continue Reading
It’s at The Bean
Written on January 18, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Political Speed Dating at The Bean Cafe! On Wednesday January 23rd from 2:30-5:00 The Bean Cafe will host the event “Political Speed Dating”. At this event the majority of the current County Council candidates will be seated at separate tables. Members of the community are invited to come and spend a little time with each Continue Reading
What’s going on….
Written on January 18, 2013 at 5:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Murphy over at Wolf Hollow has this tidbit for you: Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center plans to start sending out e-updates about “Happenings at the Hollow” and invite those who would like to receive these updates to email: Jmurphy [@] wolfhollowwildlife [.] org. Once we have your email address on file you’ll receive photos Continue Reading
There’s still time
Written on January 17, 2013 at 6:07 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The deadline for scoping comments on the proposed Gateway Pacific Coal Terminal is Tuesday, January 22, at 5:00 PM. Also, there was an email issue that has now been resolved according to the website, but they are now requesting comments be submitted via the Comment Form on their website.
Painting the theater red…
Written on January 17, 2013 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
… or Caliente… Did you get over to the Community Theater this week? Diana Mancel tells us that John Bostrom has been very busy over there with ladders, drop cloths, buckets and paint brushes. Here she is with her take on it all… The new colors are Raisin and Caliente – a deep purple and Continue Reading
Snowshoeing!
Written on January 17, 2013 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Island Rec wants to know… are you interested in Snowshoeing? Morgan Johnston has more… It looks like our snowshoeing program might get cancelled if we can’t get 6 more people to sign up. The info is as follows: Snowshoeing -Ages 18 and up -Fee: $71.00, includes transportation, equipment, and instruction -2 Trip Dates: January 27th and Continue Reading
Sylvia checks in
Written on January 17, 2013 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sylvia Chesley Smith, Life Coach and Counselor, would like to introduce herself to you and offer her services. And for those of you on San Juan, don’t let the Lopez phone number throw you, she does have an office in Friday Harbor. Here’s Sylvia with more… Greetings and Happy New Year! The New Year is Continue Reading
DVSAS training coming up
Written on January 17, 2013 at 5:56 am, by Tim Dustrude
Domestic violence and sexual assault are important but difficult issues to face. The non-profit agency, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) will be facilitating a series of trainings to help broaden community awareness and to help people prepare for careers working with survivors of abuse or volunteering to assist with crisis line work. You as a community Continue Reading
Job opening at the Library
Written on January 17, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Library is seeking a Program Associate to design and implement innovative programming for adult library patrons based on priorities established with the Library Director.
Working really works
Written on January 16, 2013 at 4:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
There is still time to get tickets for this new play Thursday night. Diana Mancel attended a rehearsal last Wednesday at the Community Theater and she has this to report: Studs Terkel once said he was “celebrated for celebrating the uncelebrated.” That is certainly an apt description of his play, Working, being presented by Jane Continue Reading
Disseminating the Information
Written on January 16, 2013 at 5:07 am, by Tim Dustrude
Roving Update reporter Louise Dustrude got a chance to catch up with Jill, Ann and Louisa to find out what they were up to, and she turns in this report: Wearing orange safety vests, Louisa Nishitani, Ann Jarrell, and Jill Johnson were working the ferry lanes on Monday, handing out information about the proposed Cherry Continue Reading
Supply Chain Management Training Available
Written on January 16, 2013 at 4:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan County Economic Development Council, in partnership with the Island County EDC and the Economic Development Association of Skagit County, has been awarded a grant from the US Department of Agriculture, for APICS training in supply chain management. The grant covers full scholarships for Island, San Juan and Skagit County residents to attend Continue Reading
Please pass the Sea Salt…
Written on January 15, 2013 at 9:18 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan Island sea salt, that is. You know Brady Ryan, right? Captain of FHHS Soccer team, in what was it… 2003? He’s created a new business on the island called Ryan Farm, LLC and his first product has just arrived at the Co-op… Sea Salt! Right out of Griffin Bay, dried on his farm Continue Reading
Last Chance Art Sale
Written on January 15, 2013 at 5:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Have you seen Vivien Burnett’s artwork? She has some really fun and beautiful stuff and this weekend she’s opening her studio for refreshments and offering great prices on selected prints. Here’s Vivien with more: Come Join Artist Vivien Burnett at her studio 24 Hubbard Lane, Friday Harbor this Saturday and Sunday January 19th & 20th, Continue Reading
Remember San Juan County Bank?
Written on January 15, 2013 at 5:51 am, by Ian Byington
The island’s oldest bank merged with Key Bank twenty years ago, but it’s been a custom of the former employees to have periodic reunions to stay in touch. Here’s the scoop from Marilyn Corrie: We thought your readers might enjoy this little bit of community trivia. Many will remember San Juan County Bank (SJCB), which Continue Reading
